Back pack cinch and buoyancy compensation device
US10717507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2/185
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A back pack cinch for a strap securing a breathing tank, and an associated buoyancy compensation device worn by a driver are provided. The back pack cinch includes a cinch body. A cover is rotatably mounted to the cinch body. The cover has an open position and a closed position. The cover in the closed position is configured to tension a strap. A tab is rotatably mounted to the cinch body. The tab has an open position and a closed position. In the closed position, a portion of the strap is pressed against the serrated bearing surface by the tab to hold the portion of the strap in a fixed position.
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