Hydraulic and earth engineering – Diving – Suit or accessory therefor
Patent
1998-05-01
2000-10-17
Bagnell, David
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Diving
Suit or accessory therefor
224934, B63C 1130
Patent
active
061321427
ABSTRACT:
A dive belt is provided for use by divers during underwater activities, such as scuba diving. The belt comprises a body member and a rapid release weight system which is quickly removal while the belt remains in place on the diver. The belt can also provide for horizontally mounted supplemental air supply system, for use in the event a main air supply is lost or not wanted. An elastic depth compensator can be built into the belt, insuring a snug fit of the belt at any depth. The belt has a plurality of D rings for convenient equipment management. A quick release tow clip is attached to the belt and may be used in conjunction with a surface air supply system for pulling the surface air supply system.
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Bagnell David
Lagman Frederick L.
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