B63C11/24

GAS DISTRIBUTOR FOR REBREATHER SUPPORTING CLOSED AND OPEN CIRCUIT MODES
20220234703 · 2022-07-28 ·

A gas distributor for a rebreather, the gas distributor being configured for connection with an inhale hose and with an exhale hose with a mouthpiece in between, wherein the gas distributor comprises a gas distributor housing, an inhale chamber at the gas distributor housing and comprising a first inhale port for connection with an inhale counterlung or with a scrubber, a second inhale port for connection with the inhale hose, and a gas supply valve for supplying gas on demand, an exhale chamber at the gas distributor housing and comprising a first exhale port for connection with an exhale counterlung or with a scrubber, a second exhale port for connection with the exhale hose, and an overpressure valve for opening in an event of overpressure, and a switch arranged at the gas distributor housing and configured for being switchable between an open circuit mode and a closed circuit mode.

DIVING APPARATUS AND DIVING SYSTEM

A diving apparatus (10) supplies breathing air (L) and includes a basic body (12), a tank interface (20), a pressure reducer (22), a mouthpiece interface (24), and a display device (30). The tank interface connects to a breathing air tank (90) for the inlet of breathing air into the diving apparatus. The mouthpiece interface is configured for connection of a mouthpiece (92) for the supply of breathing air from the diving apparatus. The pressure reducer is arranged in a gas path of the diving apparatus between the tank interface and the mouthpiece interface for reducing gas pressure. The display device includes a display instrument (32) and a display line (34). A holding element (40) is configured to detachable fasten the display line at the basic body. A diving system (100) is provided including the diving apparatus (10), a breathing air tank (90) and/or with a mouthpiece (92).

Perpetual Aquatic Rebreather
20210371066 · 2021-12-02 ·

This device, the PAR, surpasses most currently available SCUBA-type devices in terms of range, time-limits, portability, and etc. Using countercurrent exchange, the design with which fish and other organisms with gill-like structures absorb oxygen from their environment, the invention can produce oxygen almost indefinitely. Through electrolysis of water, and the hydrophobic properties of Teflon, the PAR is able to gain a person access to a reliable oxygen source while submerged underwater. Furthermore, the inner working of the PAR can be summarized as using the electricity from the attached power source to evaporate or split incoming water particles into a gas composed of roughly 33% hydrogen and 66% oxygen, this dilutes the oxygen gas and reduces its toxicity. The gas is then diffused through a hydrophobic Teflon filter and brought to the user, all without any complicated external pipes and heavy tanks.

Buoyancy compensator bladder suitable for both back mount and side mount diving
11738838 · 2023-08-29 ·

A buoyancy compensator bladder includes an air cell, a connector, a low-pressure inflator (LPI), and at least one over pressure valve. The LPI which inflates and deflates the air cell is positioned on an outer surface of the air cell. As a result, when the fully assembled buoyancy compensator is equipped by a diver, the LPI runs from behind the diver's torso and under their armpit. This results in the inflator head which is part of the LPI to be disposed on the front of the diver's chest during back mount or side mount diving. This structure allows the bladder to be easily used for either back mount or side mount diving. The bladder may further be equipped with auxiliary/non-essential devices such as wight pockets/pouches.

CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBER FOR A REBREATHER
20220008686 · 2022-01-13 ·

A carbon dioxide absorber (1) and a closed-circuit breathing apparatus (2) with the carbon dioxide absorber are based on the carbon dioxide absorber having an inlet (3) and an outlet (4) gas-tight connectable by a flow duct (5), in which a material (6) is arranged, which absorbs some carbon dioxide contained in the breathing gas stream sent through the material. The flow duct (5) is enclosed in some areas by a housing (7), in which a window element (8) is arranged. A display element (9) arranged movably in the flow duct (5) is visible through the window element from outside of the housing and/or through which window element the radiation reflected by the display element (9) exits to the outside. A distance between the window element (8) and the display element (9) varies as a function of the quantity of carbon dioxide-absorbing material arranged in the flow duct (5).

INDIVIDUAL CLOSED-CIRCUIT REBREATHER FOR UNDERWATER DIVING

An individual self-contained breathing apparatuses of closed cycle is proposed, including an air system, including a compensatory cylinder with compressed gas, a reducer and a manometer; a gas analyzing system; a regenerative device including reactors with cartridges with oxygen regenerating agent; a breathing circuit including a face mask, a space under the face mask, a breathing bag, a valve for releasing pressure in the breathing circuit; connecting air ducts for connecting the breathing circuit to the regenerative system and the air system, whereas all components are positioned in monoblock housing. The apparatus includes no supply of the breathing mixture. The apparatus can be used for recreational diving, technical diving, professional diving or rescue purposes.

INDIVIDUAL CLOSED-CIRCUIT REBREATHER FOR UNDERWATER DIVING

An individual self-contained breathing apparatuses of closed cycle is proposed, including an air system, including a compensatory cylinder with compressed gas, a reducer and a manometer; a gas analyzing system; a regenerative device including reactors with cartridges with oxygen regenerating agent; a breathing circuit including a face mask, a space under the face mask, a breathing bag, a valve for releasing pressure in the breathing circuit; connecting air ducts for connecting the breathing circuit to the regenerative system and the air system, whereas all components are positioned in monoblock housing. The apparatus includes no supply of the breathing mixture. The apparatus can be used for recreational diving, technical diving, professional diving or rescue purposes.

Underwater breathing device
11787519 · 2023-10-17 ·

The present invention provides an underwater breathing device. The device includes a canister having a pump installed therein, wherein air outside of the canister communicates with the interior of the canister via the pump; a mouthpiece; and an elongate tube interconnecting the interior of the canister and the mouthpiece. Methods of making and using the device are also disclosed.

UNDERWATER BREATHING DEVICE
20220081082 · 2022-03-17 ·

The present invention provides an underwater breathing device. The device comprises a canister having a pump installed therein, wherein air outside of the canister communicates with the interior of the canister via the pump; a mouthpiece; and an elongate tube interconnecting the interior of the canister and the mouthpiece. Methods of making and using the device are also disclosed.

Enclosed System Environment Pressure Regulator
20220062663 · 2022-03-03 ·

A pulse modulated oxygen dispensing and pressurization system provides a variable range of controlled oxygen bolus to an enclosed breathing environment supporting and maintaining required pressure conditions in accordance with desired flow demand. As oxygen is consumed by the user from within the enclosed breathing environment, the exhaled gases and moisture are conditioned or vented to acceptable levels by additional systems associated with the environment. These additional systems cause an ongoing need to replenish the oxygen within the environment and maintain the required partial pressure of oxygen. Specific to one of a plurality of modes of operation, the system responds to changes in regulated output pressure by delivering a precisely metered periodic bolus volume of oxygen to support a requirement of the environment volume. The bolus is variable based on a plurality of factors to increase and decrease changes in rates of flow required to maintain regulated pressure.