Hydraulic and earth engineering – Diving – Suit or accessory therefor
Reissue Patent
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Mayo-Pinnock, Tara (Department: 3671)
Hydraulic and earth engineering
Diving
Suit or accessory therefor
C441S089000, C441S114000, C441S129000, C116S026000
Reissue Patent
active
RE042238
ABSTRACT:
A counterweight assembly is provided to enhance heads up surface positioning of a person. The assembly includes a weight/ballast member strategically disposed on a cylinder/tank worn by a diver during a dive. The weight member can be attached by several different embodiments. Preferably, the weight member is attached such that the diver cannot release or adjust the weight member while he or she is diving. The weight member rotates the person to ensure heads up surface positioning in the event the person becomes incapacitated. Also provided are several other water safety and survival devices. Also disclosed is a combined ballast and signaling device preferably neutralized by attachment to an eccentrically buoyant personal flotation device.
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Carmichael Robert Manuel
Courtney William L.
Daniel S. Polley, P.A.
Mayo-Pinnock Tara
Trebor Industries, Inc.
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