Ships – Submersible device – Diver assistance device
Patent
1995-12-19
1997-02-25
Avila, Stephen
Ships
Submersible device
Diver assistance device
441 65, B63C 1146
Patent
active
056051115
ABSTRACT:
A submersible aquatic sled capable of towing a diver both on the water's surface and below the water's surface. The sled has a tow line attachment at the distal end to attach the sled to a tow line which is pulled by a boat. The sled has steering handles which allow the sled to be steered above and below the surface by changing the orientation of the plane of the sled. The sled submerges when the distal end of the sled is pointed downward and rises to the surface when the distal end of the sled is pointed upward. The distal edge of the sled is rounded to reduce turbulence and drag resistance. Optional hand shields, mounted to the surface of the sled, protect the hands of the diver.
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Avila Stephen
Smith John C.
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