Diver safety apparatus and method

Details Diver safety apparatus and method Diver safety apparatus and method

1994-09-09

1996-05-28

Britts, Ramon S.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Diving

Suit or accessory therefor

116210, 116214, 441 12, 441 13, 441 30, B63C 900, G08B 540

Patent

active

055204864

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for identifying a down diver in distress comprising activating automatic inflation means to inflate a tube, activating automatic signal means, to provide sensory indication of a diver in distress, releasing the tube and the signal means away from a diver's body, allowing the tube and the signal means to float to the surface of the water and signalling for help with the signal means.

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