Patent · US Expired

Buoyancy compensator with an adjustable strap

US4778307A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1986
Grant dateOct 18, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/4086
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A buoyancy compensator adjustment for a diver's buoyancy compensator having a backpack and a back portion terminating in side and shoulder portions. The shoulder portions and side portions are each secured by straps overlying the chest extending from the side portions to the shoulder portions. The straps are looped through belt loops to provide a bight under tension which is loosened upon lifting or disengaging one of the belt loops.

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