Dear Esteemed Gentlemen,
Good day!
Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Pavel Mukhortov. I am a former well-known Russian journalist, publicist, and author, a cosmonaut-researcher (without spaceflight experience), entrepreneur, and inventor of a unique safety device for people who enjoy swimming in the sea, rivers, lakes — any body of water.
I sincerely hope you will take a few minutes of your valuable time to read this message in full. Even if you choose not to take any action, I believe the information I share will be interesting and thought-provoking.
Some years ago, while on holiday at a seaside resort, I saved a drowning person and brought them to shore. Later, as my own children grew, I began to think seriously about how people — especially children — can stay safe in the water, and how one could administer self-rescue in case of sudden distress or drowning. That’s when I came up with several compact gadget concepts — wearable helpers that are always with you while swimming, do not restrict movement, and can save your life in an emergency. I named these devices Helper, which gave birth to the brand. However, the product could bear any name — for example, AquaHelper, your company’s brand, or even be a no-brand product, with just a message on the packaging and advertising:
"I am your personal water safety device!"
I began manufacturing this unique product in South Korea, producing several thousand pilot units. This is only one of many models I have envisioned. It is highly reliable and suitable for individuals of all ages. Future models may include versions worn on the shoulder or wrist, reusable models, and even AI-enabled variants with automatic activation — especially important for young children. But what matters most is that there is already a reliable, lightweight, convenient device that makes swimming safer and is proven to save lives. It is a personal rescue device — the Helper.
https://youtu.be/SYyDOfESI-o
https://youtu.be/MbpvrI0WvH8
Do you know how many people drown every year? The number is staggering — over 500,000 lives lost annually. That’s equivalent to the population of a city like Florence. Drowning ranks third globally among causes of accidental death, following fires and road accidents. Homes and offices are equipped with fire extinguishers, vehicles with safety systems and seat belts — but ordinary swimmers rely only on beach lifeguards. And not all beaches are monitored, especially public ones. Even where lifeguards are present, they often arrive too late. Many drown silently and die before reaching the shore.
That is why it is critical for individuals to have a means of immediate self-rescue. My device makes that possible. I want people to use it while swimming — to reduce global grief and loss. What could be more meaningful than knowing that your invention has saved even one life, sparing a family the pain of loss? And the potential is far greater — we could save thousands of lives.
Every year, over one billion people enjoy vacations near water. Statistics show that around 30% of them like to swim farther from shore but feel uneasy due to fear of drowning. That’s 200 to 300 million people who might gladly buy such a self-rescue device annually. Unfortunately, most are unaware this device exists. And I currently lack the resources to tell the world about it. Social media influencers are too commercially focused, and I cannot afford mass production to lower prices for broader accessibility. Nor can I give the product away for free — which would be the best marketing of all.
Without reliable partners who care not only about profit but also about global safety, this project may remain underutilized for years. During that time, millions more lives may be lost — a third of them children. It is a painful realization: knowing how to help, yet being unable to act alone.
My proposal is simple:
I dream of finding a company or individual who will take interest in this project and carry it forward. I am not seeking personal profit. I am ready to contribute my knowledge, share experience, and support the development of new models if needed — working toward the success of the mission.
The roadmap as I see it is the following:
The manufacturing can be moved to a country with lower labor costs than South Korea, or we can establish automated production locally to reduce manual labor. With mass production, the unit cost could fall below $10, and with automation — perhaps under $5.
Distributors could purchase it at $7–12, and retailers could offer it to customers for $15–20. Additionally, under our proposed marketing program, customers could return used devices for recycling and receive a new one at a discount — e.g., $5 off. This would sustain demand, protect the environment, and allow reuse of some materials, further lowering costs.
Alongside production, a thoughtful marketing strategy is vital. This would include digital channels, but also a strong charity component. Devices could be donated at large resorts, schools, or airports upon tourist arrival. Though seemingly costly, this offers enormous social benefit and brand goodwill — and serves as a powerful promotion tool. Even when selling 200–300 million units per year, generating billions of dollars in revenue, we should still donate a portion to children in underprivileged regions.
This approach will help embed water safety awareness into global consciousness. We will continue innovating, creating smarter, more compact designs — including fully AI-based models or ultra-thin solutions that resemble drawstrings on swimwear. The technology is already here, and the first working device is ready for use.
Sales can begin immediately — even on airplanes headed to beach destinations or in airport arrival halls and baggage claim areas, where tourists often make last-minute purchases. Monitors playing short promotional videos can encourage spontaneous purchases. Just imagine the impact of airports like Dubai, Phuket, Antalya, or Mallorca, each with tens of millions of visitors annually.
In conclusion, I believe this project is not only financially attractive and highly profitable, but more importantly, it is morally righteous and socially impactful. It can become a flagship endeavor for any individual or organization that values human life and responsibility.
Please find below a brief description of the device, as well as some video materials I filmed and edited myself. Though not professionally made, they offer a clear overview. You can also find more information on my websites. While I no longer have an active company, the website content remains current, except for corporate details.
https://youtu.be/Ragf7rYnEiI
With this self-rescue device, a person in water experiencing fatigue, dizziness, a medical emergency, muscle cramps, jellyfish stings, or strong currents has a chance to survive. The device activates instantly, inflating a neck-mounted floatation ring. It is fully certified for material and component safety and carries the ISO and  CE mark. No additional certification is required. It is not a life jacket but a new category of personal flotation device (PFD) with 50 Newtons of buoyancy — sufficient to save individuals of any body type.
No similar neck-worn device exists on the market. Wrist-worn alternatives are less reliable, require frequent testing, and degrade over time. My design contains no metal parts in contact with water, is corrosion-free, and built to last indefinitely.
Learn more in my interview (translation required):
https://www.helper100.ru/intervyu-s-izobretatelem/
See over 100 videos about the device, durability tests, usage, and production here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJD9YhONixK4F6DhcXKES7OoK5n2wWOLJ&si=sxmWd1N26mLwEbqX
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJD9YhONixK5suDVZKwD8TfG5AvSFhpEq
Product information is also available at these websites:
www.helperdevice.com
www.helper100.ru
www.helper100.com
www.aquahelper.site
Telegram: https://t.me/HelperDevice
I am happy to answer any questions and can be available for online communication via messaging apps.
Respectfully,
Pavel Mukhortov
Tel. & WhatsApp: +7 985 765 7419
or +7 916 180 3834
Email: vismutster@gmail.com
or aquahelper.pro@gmail.com