Abstract:
A pack for carrying compressed air or gas-filled cylinders on the back of a human body comprising a flat, rigid frame; first and second substantially U-shaped, rigid, shoulder engaging hangers pivotably connected to an upper portion of the frame; a hip or waist surrounding and engaging belt having disengagable belt portions and belt fastening means securing the belt portions together; and a rectangular fabric sheet connected between a lower portion of the frame and the belt. The upper end of the fabric sheet is connectable at any one of a plurality of positions along the frame with the remainder of the fabric sheet extending downwardly. The lower end of the fabric sheet is fixedly connected to the belt. Finally, any one of a plurality of intermediate positions along the fabric sheet is connectable at any one of a plurality of positions along the lower portion of the frame to adjust the overall length between the hangers and the belt and also the length between the belt and the selected position along the lower portion of the frame.
Abstract:
A weight belt for underwater divers comprising a plurality of connected elongated substantially circular in cross-section tubular compartments for containing lead weights, the compartments of the belt are formed of a flexible high strength cloth type of material, the length of the compartments are to extend in front of one hip of the wearer and around the back of the wearer and to the front of the other hip, the ends of the belt are joined together by a buckle assembly including a strap on one end and a safety type buckle on the other end.
Abstract:
A cylinder back plate includes a frame member 11 and a cylinder clamp 12 connected to the frame member 11 by means of a pivot 13. The cylinder clamp 12 comprises a band of rigid or semi-rigid material. The cylinder clamp 12 has a retaining position with respect to the frame member 11, wherein the cylinder clamp extends substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the frame member. The frame member 11 lies parallel to a back plate of the harness or is constituted by the back plate of the harness. Thus, when the cylinder clamp 12 is in the retaining position a cylinder can be retained securely to the frame member and sliding of the cylinder relative to the frame member or back plate can be prevented. When it is desired to attach a new cylinder to the harness, the cylinder clamp 12 can be pivoted into a loading position.
Abstract:
A watertight container, comprising a rigid watertight box connectable by a wrist strap to limbs or other members of a human or animal body, to permit carrying of an object contiguously and safely to an arm, a leg, or the neck, the object preferably being small size articles of value or utility or both particularly in situations of water immersion, engaging in sporting activities, and because of the watersealing feature of the box which is provided with suitable gaskets, seals to the anatomical suitability and the strength of the wrist strap housing the box.
Abstract:
A mounting system for releasably securing a pair of main scuba tanks to a wing style back plate having an upper portion and a lower portion. The system includes upper and lower band assemblies for securing the pair of main scuba tanks to the upper and lower portions, respectively, of the wing style back plate. Each of the upper and lower band assemblies includes a pair of bands, each of which passes through a bracket that mounts to the wing style back plate and releasably encircles one tank of the pair of main scuba tanks with one end thereof having a hook thereon and the other end thereof having a quick release cam buckle thereon for releasably engaging the hook.
Abstract:
A combination spider and buoyancy compensator having an insertable weight system. The spider includes an insertable weight system disposed preferably within at least one side opening pocket attached to a waistband portion. The side opening pocket can be formed of a piece of material attached to a waistband portion to define a channel in the space between the waistband portion and the piece of material. At least one weight disposed within an envelope, preferably having stiffening material, is removably inserted within the pocket. The envelope containing the weight includes means, preferably including areas of brushed material and hooks, and a handle for inserting, securing, and removably releasing the envelope containing the weight within the pocket. Stiffening within the spider provides an open, formed, shape retaining unit to distribute the weight of the tank and for convenience in putting the spider on.
Abstract:
A combination spider and buoyancy compensator having chest portions which include stretchable material to support the breasts of a diver. The buoyancy compensator is secured to the back of a spider and has forward extensions which overlap and are loosely tethered to waistband portions of the spider. The waistband portions of the spider are secured to the back portion of the spider by adjustable means for waist size adjustment.