Patent · US Expired

Reactive, closed-circuit underwater breathing apparatus

US5315988A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1992
Grant dateMay 31, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C11/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention comprises a tunable underwater breathing apparatus (UBA) in hich the resonant frequency of the UBA may be adjusted to meet the diver's breathing frequency by controlling the inertance component of the UBA impedance. The principles of the present invention may be adapted to existing UBA with minor redesign and some additions.

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