Breathing device for water sports

Abstract

The invention relates to a device with breathing means for practicing diving with techniques such as snorkeling, the air being carried from the surface through a suction tube. The device comprises two inflatable chambers, which allow it to act as a life buoy and a swimming aid, and at least one leak tight compartment. The device is produced in high-contrast colors and, in some embodiments, includes a luminous beacon.

Description

Background

[0001] The state of the art includes documents that refer to breathing apparatus for shallow diving, some of which have an air generator by means of a compressor channeled through a hose to the diver. This typology is included in documents such as utility model ES1049934U of the applicant Demetrio González López, patent CH1995000334 (PCT / CH1996 / 00414) of the applicant New Scaph Technology S.A. proposes a supply equipment by means of a hose through a compressed air tank and means for recharging it.

[0002] Patent document ES2425713A1 of the applicant Probox Mallorca SL describes an autonomous system that uses a bottle attached to a mobile float pulled by users and whose air supply is produced through hoses.

[0003] The applicant is not aware of any technical solutions that solve the problem described in an advantageous way like the invention advocated.Object

[0004] To provide simple and efficient means for the practice of shallow diving known as snorkeling or snorkeling with breathing apparatus from the surface without the use of a compressor. To provide a buoyancy aid or safety buoy for possible incidents or for swimming in the sea. Have at least one watertight compartment to preserve the contents of the tank.Description of the invention

[0005] The practice of nautical sports is very widespread, and practices such as swimming in the sea or diving at shallow depths, commonly known as snorkeling or snorkeling, have become popular. The latter requires less preparation and equipment than conventional diving.

[0006] It would therefore be desirable to have a breathing apparatus for water sports that would allow this practice by adequately providing air from the surface to the user avoiding the continuous exits to the surface to breathe as happens in free diving, on the other hand the sea conditions as well as various circumstances may involve a risk for the user, among them may be circumstances such as a cramp, fatigue or a possible panic attack for example, for this reason the invention behaves equally as a rescue buoy or rescue element also and as a swimming assistant, for which it comprises a main body made of a tear-resistant material with at least one inflatable chamber (not shown) and at least one filling / emptying valve, this chamber allowing the buoyancy of the whole, a pair of handles used both to carry the equipment and to put the bag on as a rucksack in the event that it is needed as a life-saving device, described throughout the memoir as a buoyancy aid or safety buoy; attached to the handles and across the handles is an adjustable safety strap which ensures that the equipment is retained on the person.

[0007] The breathing apparatus has a suction tube attached to the main body, this tube can be bent when the equipment is not in use or upright when in use, remaining vertical, the tube has at its end the corresponding conventional valve that prevents water from penetrating inside. Attached to the suction tube is a hose with a mouth piece, this hose is conveniently housed in the main body in the specific hose compartment, preferably on the face of the main body in contact with the water.

[0008] It has a handle attached to the main body or a handle for attaching a line, the function of which is to be able to use the device as a safety element for swimming in the open sea. It also has an elastic grid for the placement of different objects such as goggles or others, as well as at least one watertight compartment.

[0009] Versions are provided in which the suction tube is telescopic, and / or contains a luminous beacon.

[0010] The main body and the handles preferably have a high contrast color to facilitate being seen on the surface.Description of the drawings

[0011] For a better understanding of what is described in the present report, drawings are provided in which, by way of example, a list of the figures of the proposed invention is shown. Figure 1 shows an isometric view showing: carrying and fixing handles (1), handle for fixing a rope (2), fill / drain valve (3), suction tube (4) in this figure folded down, elastic grid (5), hose compartment (6), watertight compartment (7), adjustment strap (8). Figure 2 shows the suction tube (4) upright and the hose (9) partially pulled out of its housing with the mouth piece (10) at the end. Figure 3 shows an example of its use. Description of a preferred embodiment

[0012] A preferred embodiment is given by way of example, the materials used in its manufacture, the methods of application and all the accessory details which may be present, provided that they do not affect its essential nature, being independent of the subject matter of the invention.

[0013] The breathing device for water sports which is the subject of this preferred embodiment consists of a main body made of textile material, which in this case is made of Nylon because of its excellent tear and puncture resistance and its good elastic behavior.

[0014] It has two inflatable chambers (not shown) inside, in this particular case one on top of the other and their corresponding filling / emptying valves (3), this allows it to guarantee its buoyancy regardless of whether one of them deflates, this main body has two handles (1) that are used both for transport and to use the equipment as a rescue buoy or safety element, these handles have a transversal adjustment strap (8) to securely attach the device to its user.

[0015] The air is conducted from the surface through a suction tube (4) which can be folded down over the main body, figure 1, or be erected in use, figure 2, the tube having at its free end a conventional valve to prevent the ingress of water. A hose (9) starts from the suction tube, at the end of which there is a mouthpiece for breathing; the hose is conveniently housed in a hose compartment (6) when not in use. It also has at least one elastic mesh (5) and at least one watertight compartment (7) to contain various objects.

[0016] It can be used for open water swimming as it has a handle for attaching a rope (2).

[0017] In this embodiment, the suction tube is telescopic and has a luminous beacon (not shown), preferably in high contrast and high visibility colors.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0012]A preferred embodiment is given by way of example, the materials used in its manufacture, the methods of application and all the accessory details which may be present, provided that they do not affect its essential nature, being independent of the subject matter of the invention.

[0013]The breathing device for water sports which is the subject of this preferred embodiment consists of a main body made of textile material, which in this case is made of Nylon because of its excellent tear and puncture resistance and its good elastic behavior.

[0014]It has two inflatable chambers (not shown) inside, in this particular case one on top of the other and their corresponding filling / emptying valves (3), this allows it to guarantee its buoyancy regardless of whether one of them deflates, this main body has two handles (1) that are used both for transport and to use the equipment as a rescue buoy or safety element, these handles have a transversal adjustment strap (8) to securely attach t...

Background

[0001] The state of the art includes documents that refer to breathing apparatus for shallow diving, some of which have an air generator by means of a compressor channeled through a hose to the diver. This typology is included in documents such as utility model ES1049934U of the applicant Demetrio González López, patent CH1995000334 (PCT / CH1996 / 00414) of the applicant New Scaph Technology S.A. proposes a supply equipment by means of a hose through a compressed air tank and means for recharging it.

[0002] Patent document ES2425713A1 of the applicant Probox Mallorca SL describes an autonomous system that uses a bottle attached to a mobile float pulled by users and whose air supply is produced through hoses.

[0003] The applicant is not aware of any technical solutions that solve the problem described in an advantageous way like the invention advocated.Object

[0004] To provide simple and efficient means for the practice of shallow diving known as snorkeling or snorkeling with breathing apparatus from the surface without the use of a compressor. To provide a buoyancy aid or safety buoy for possible incidents or for swimming in the sea. Have at least one watertight compartment to preserve the contents of the tank.Description of the invention

[0005] The practice of nautical sports is very widespread, and practices such as swimming in the sea or diving at shallow depths, commonly known as snorkeling or snorkeling, have become popular. The latter requires less preparation and equipment than conventional diving.

[0006] It would therefore be desirable to have a breathing apparatus for water sports that would allow this practice by adequately providing air from the surface to the user avoiding the continuous exits to the surface to breathe as happens in free diving, on the other hand the sea conditions as well as various circumstances may involve a risk for the user, among them may be circumstances such as a cramp, fatigue or a possible panic attack for example, for this reason the invention behaves equally as a rescue buoy or rescue element also and as a swimming assistant, for which it comprises a main body made of a tear-resistant material with at least one inflatable chamber (not shown) and at least one filling / emptying valve, this chamber allowing the buoyancy of the whole, a pair of handles used both to carry the equipment and to put the bag on as a rucksack in the event that it is needed as a life-saving device, described throughout the memoir as a buoyancy aid or safety buoy; attached to the handles and across the handles is an adjustable safety strap which ensures that the equipment is retained on the person.

[0007] The breathing apparatus has a suction tube attached to the main body, this tube can be bent when the equipment is not in use or upright when in use, remaining vertical, the tube has at its end the corresponding conventional valve that prevents water from penetrating inside. Attached to the suction tube is a hose with a mouth piece, this hose is conveniently housed in the main body in the specific hose compartment, preferably on the face of the main body in contact with the water.

[0008] It has a handle attached to the main body or a handle for attaching a line, the function of which is to be able to use the device as a safety element for swimming in the open sea. It also has an elastic grid for the placement of different objects such as goggles or others, as well as at least one watertight compartment.

[0009] Versions are provided in which the suction tube is telescopic, and / or contains a luminous beacon.

[0010] The main body and the handles preferably have a high contrast color to facilitate being seen on the surface.Description of the drawings

[0011] For a better understanding of what is described in the present report, drawings are provided in which, by way of example, a list of the figures of the proposed invention is shown. Figure 1 shows an isometric view showing: carrying and fixing handles (1), handle for fixing a rope (2), fill / drain valve (3), suction tube (4) in this figure folded down, elastic grid (5), hose compartment (6), watertight compartment (7), adjustment strap (8). Figure 2 shows the suction tube (4) upright and the hose (9) partially pulled out of its housing with the mouth piece (10) at the end. Figure 3 shows an example of its use. Description of a preferred embodiment

[0012] A preferred embodiment is given by way of example, the materials used in its manufacture, the methods of application and all the accessory details which may be present, provided that they do not affect its essential nature, being independent of the subject matter of the invention.

[0013] The breathing device for water sports which is the subject of this preferred embodiment consists of a main body made of textile material, which in this case is made of Nylon because of its excellent tear and puncture resistance and its good elastic behavior.

[0014] It has two inflatable chambers (not shown) inside, in this particular case one on top of the other and their corresponding filling / emptying valves (3), this allows it to guarantee its buoyancy regardless of whether one of them deflates, this main body has two handles (1) that are used both for transport and to use the equipment as a rescue buoy or safety element, these handles have a transversal adjustment strap (8) to securely attach the device to its user.

[0015] The air is conducted from the surface through a suction tube (4) which can be folded down over the main body, figure 1, or be erected in use, figure 2, the tube having at its free end a conventional valve to prevent the ingress of water. A hose (9) starts from the suction tube, at the end of which there is a mouthpiece for breathing; the hose is conveniently housed in a hose compartment (6) when not in use. It also has at least one elastic mesh (5) and at least one watertight compartment (7) to contain various objects.

[0016] It can be used for open water swimming as it has a handle for attaching a rope (2).

[0017] In this embodiment, the suction tube is telescopic and has a luminous beacon (not shown), preferably in high contrast and high visibility colors.

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0012]A preferred embodiment is given by way of example, the materials used in its manufacture, the methods of application and all the accessory details which may be present, provided that they do not affect its essential nature, being independent of the subject matter of the invention.

[0013]The breathing device for water sports which is the subject of this preferred embodiment consists of a main body made of textile material, which in this case is made of Nylon because of its excellent tear and puncture resistance and its good elastic behavior.

[0014]It has two inflatable chambers (not shown) inside, in this particular case one on top of the other and their corresponding filling / emptying valves (3), this allows it to guarantee its buoyancy regardless of whether one of them deflates, this main body has two handles (1) that are used both for transport and to use the equipment as a rescue buoy or safety element, these handles have a transversal adjustment strap (8) to securely attach t...

Claims

1. Breathing device for water sports characterized by having means for supplying fresh air from the surface when diving at shallow depths, as well as serving as a life-saving device and swimming assistant, comprising a main body made of textile material with at least one inflatable chamber and at least one filling / emptying valve (3) inside, two handles (1) connected by an adjustment strap (8) to both handles transversely, a suction tube (4) which can be folded against the main body and which is upright in use and which has a conventional anti-water valve, a hose (9) at the end of which there is a mouth piece (10); The hose is housed in the hose compartment (6), has at least one elastic grid (5) in the main body as well as at least one watertight compartment (7) and at least one handle for attaching a rope (2).

2. Breathing device for water sports according to the first claim, characterized by the fact that the suction tube is telescopic.

3. Breathing device for water sports according to the first claim, characterized by having a luminous beacon in the suction tube.

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