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Identification device for scuba divers

a technology for identification devices and divers, applied in underwater equipment, waterborne vessels, protective clothing, etc., can solve the problems of difficult to recognize your buddy from all of the other divers, difficult to maintain contact in open water, and less fun in scuba diving experience, so as to achieve the effect of easy identification of a diver

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-19
MORGAN JEANNETTE
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[0008]It is an object of the invention to provide a method for easily recognizing a diver under water during a scuba dive.

Problems solved by technology

However, most all wet suits used for diving are black in color and, once under water, it is very difficult to recognize your buddy from all of the other divers who are wearing black and have masks and scuba gear which all look very much the same.
Maintaining contact in open water is much more difficult.
The scuba diving experience is not as much fun if you spend most of your time looking for your buddy, but staying together is necessary for safety reasons.
Diving in water which has restricted visibility can be hazardous.
This, however, is restrictive and impractical in some cases.

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[0014]Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, there is shown an elastic band 10 made of an elastic, nylon material, commonly available. Other elastic materials, such as, polyester, or spandex may be used instead. FIG. 1 shows the body 12 of band 10 and trim 14 and 16, prior to assembly. Trim 14 and 16 will be attached to body 12, as explained below.

[0015]Elastic band 10, optionally and preferably, comprises a layer of neoprene 18, whose surface has an attached outer layer 12 of nylon. The neoprene is about 2 mm thick, the nylon is thin, less than about 1 mm. The nylon is glued to the neoprene by any appropriate adhesive, such as neoprene cement, commonly available. Alternatively, there may be a layer of neoprene sandwiched between two layers of nylon, polyester, or spandex material. Both the inside and outside layer are glued to the neoprene. The neoprene may be any type of neoprene commonly available, such as regular grade neoprene, super-stretch neoprene, skin neoprene or rubber neoprene. Spa...

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Abstract

An elastic band for identification of scuba divers comprising a layer of neoprene, a layer of brightly colored material affixed to one or both sides of the neoprene, a piece of elastic trim affixed to the top and bottom of the material covered neoprene, the two sides of the material coated neoprene affixed together to form the elastic band.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to scuba diving and comprises an identification device for divers using a buddy system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is highly recommended by scuba diving experts that divers use the buddy system and always be prepared to help their buddy, and others if needed. However, most all wet suits used for diving are black in color and, once under water, it is very difficult to recognize your buddy from all of the other divers who are wearing black and have masks and scuba gear which all look very much the same.[0003]It is easier to keep track of your buddy in controlled conditions where visibility is good and if you stay in a limited area. Maintaining contact in open water is much more difficult. The scuba diving experience is not as much fun if you spend most of your time looking for your buddy, but staying together is necessary for safety reasons.[0004]A major factor affecting all dives is underwater visibility, which can range from...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/01
CPCA41D13/01B63C11/02A41D13/012
Inventor MORGAN, JEANNETTE
Owner MORGAN JEANNETTE
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