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Inlet valve apparatus and valve system

a valve system and valve valve technology, applied in waterborne vessels, transportation and packaging, underwater equipment, etc., can solve the problem of not being able to use a conventional snorkel

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-07
HONG THOMAS K
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[0009] Other advantages, features and characteristics of the present invention, as well as methods of operation and functions of the related elements of the structure, and the combination of parts and economies of ma

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This is undesirable as it is easy to inhale water while doing this.
Further, it is not possible to use a conventional snorkel while swimming a few feet below the surface of the water.

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[0026] Reference will now be made to FIGS. 1 through 15, which show a first preferred embodiment of the inlet valve apparatus and valve system according to the present invention, as indicated by general reference numeral 20. Reference will first be made to FIG. 1, which shows a valve system, as indicated by the general reference numeral 20, for use with for use with a snorkel 22. The valve system 20 comprises a flexible hose member 30 having an inlet end 32 and an outlet end 34. A floating member 40 is operatively mounted on the flexible hose member 30 adjacent the inlet end 32 thereof. The floating member 40 has an air passageway 42 having an air inlet 44 and an air outlet 46.

[0027] An inlet valve apparatus 50 is operatively mounted on the flexible hose member 30 at the inlet end 32 thereof, as will be discussed in greater detail subsequently.

[0028] A diverter valve apparatus 60 is operatively mounted on the flexible hose member 30 at the outlet end 34 thereof. The diverter valve...

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Abstract

An inlet valve apparatus for use with a snorkel comprises a snorkel cap having an air inlet and an air outlet. An air passageway connects the air inlet and the air outlet in fluid communication one with the other. A buoyant float valve is movable between an open position whereat air can pass from the air inlet to the air outlet and a closed position whereat air and water are precluded from passing from the air inlet to the air outlet. The inlet valve apparatus is mounted onto the top end of a snorkel such that the air outlet is in fluid communication with the snorkel. A related valve system comprises a flexible hose member, a floating member, and a diverter valve apparatus that is mounted onto the top end of a snorkel such that its air outlet is in fluid communication with the snorkel.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to valves and valve systems for use with snorkels, and more particularly to valves and valve systems for use with snorkels, which valves and valve systems permit a user to dive below the surface of the water and swim a few feet below the surface of the water, while using a snorkel, without inhaling water. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Snorkelling is a form of swimming that is enjoyed in many areas of the world. While snorkelling, it is common to either dive down a few feet or swim a few feet below the surface of the water in order to see rock formations, fish, coral formations, and so on, more closely. If a swimmer dives down from the surface while using a conventional snorkel, he must hold his breath and preferably remove the snorkel from his mouth. This is undesirable as it is easy to inhale water while doing this. Further, it is not possible to use a conventional snorkel while swimming a few feet below the surface o...

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IPC IPC(8): B63C11/02B63C11/16
CPCB63C11/207B63C11/205
Inventor HONG, THOMAS K.
Owner HONG THOMAS K
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