Apparel – Guard or protector – Body cover
Reexamination Certificate
2001-01-17
2002-03-19
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Guard or protector
Body cover
Reexamination Certificate
active
06357048
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to underwater diving suits. Conventional diving suits are cumbersome to put on and take off because they must fit rather snugly when on the diver and are traditionally one piece. A waterproof zipper is positioned on the suit closure that is partially or entirely located on the back of the suit. This makes it impractical for the diver inside this suit to operate the zipper and a second person is required to close the zipper or open the zipper after use. A waterproof zipper can also be located on the front of the suit. In order to function in the front of the suit, the zipper must be as long as possible to allow the diver access to the suit. A long zipper in the front of the suit, however, makes it difficult for the diver to bend forward.
Further, since the zipper is frequently bent, when the diver bends forward or sits with the suit on, the zipper is subject to more stress and can fail causing the suit to leak. Additionally, to accommodate a front zipper, it is common in some suits, such as that subject of U.S. Pat. No. 4,464,795, to provide a telescopic torso that facilitates diver entry and a snug fit. However, a telescopic torso complicates manufacture, requires more material, and increases cost.
It is a primary objective of the present invention to provide a new and improved underwater diving suit that can be quickly and easily put on and taken off by the diver without requiring assistance.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved underwater diving suit that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
It is another object of the present invention to provide such a new and improved underwater diving suit that is attractive in appearance, and has a zipper that does not restrict diver motion and is positioned to prevent damage.
SUMMARY
The problems with the conventional constructions are overcome and the above objectives are attained by an embodiment of the invention by a dry suit for diving that comprises a unitary construction having a lower trunk portion, leg portions integral with the lower trunk portion, upper trunk and neck positions and first and second air portions integral with the upper trunk and neck portions and suit having access means in the upper front portion of the body starting at one shoulder proceeding straight down and curving above the waist straight back up to the opposing shoulder.
Preferably, the diver's garment is formfitting for excluding all water from contact with the body of the wearer. By utilizing the access means in accordance with the present invention, the formfitting nature of the dry suit is preserved while allowing relative ease in the donning and doffing of the garment or suit.
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Calvert John J.
Muramoto, Jr. Robert
Myron Amer PC
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