Patent · US Expired

Rugged scuba tank carrier

US5511846A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 1994
Grant dateApr 30, 1996
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB63C11/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carrier for a scuba tank having a nipple end and a bottom end and being of a specific size includes a porous bag open at one end and sized to be snugly fitted onto the scuba tank from over the bottom end of the scuba tank. A closure for the open end of the bag permits selective opening and closing of the open end, and a strap has a first portion sewn to the bag and in encircling relation to at least a portion of the bag and handle portion. The fabric bag can be snugly fitted onto the scuba tank from over the bottom end of the scuba tank, the open end of the bag can be closed by the closure and the combined scuba tank and bag may be conveniently carried using the strap handle portion as a handle, with the first portion of the strap providing support for the tank. The carrier has a woven nylon bottom to provide abrasion resistance and an upper portion as mesh fabric allowing the carrier to remain on the tank during a dive.

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