Robert L Carmichael

US Patent:

6652339, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Mar 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/803868

Inventors:

Robert M. Carmichael - Fort Lauderdale FL 33311

International Classification:

B63B 2216

US Classification:

441 6, 441 28, 441 30

Abstract:

An inflatable diver marker and collection bag is disclosed which can be utilized by a diver for collecting lobster, conch, etc. , as well as providing for a diver location marker to boats and other water vehicles traveling in the vicinity of the diver. The dive marker/collection bag also provides for an individual ascent line for the diver. The inflatable dive marker/collection bag allows the diver to send the collected items to the surface without the diver having to surface. In one embodiment, the shape of at least the bottom half of the Collection bag is âbellâ shaped to help prevent the collected items from escaping when additional items to the collection bag.

US Patent:

6712557, Mar 30, 2004

Filed:

Oct 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/687889

Inventors:

Robert M. Carmichael - Wilton Manors FL 33305

International Classification:

B63C 1130

US Classification:

405186, 224934, 12820522

Abstract:

A dive belt is provided for use by divers during underwater activities, such as scuba diving. The belt comprises a body member and a rapid release weight system which is quickly removal while the belt remains in place on the diver. The belt can also provide for horizontally mounted supplemental air supply system, for use in the event a main air supply is lost or not wanted. An elastic depth compensator can be built into the belt, insuring a snug fit of the belt at any depth. The belt has a plurality of D rings for convenient equipment management. A quick release tow clip is attached to the belt and may be used in conjunction with a surface air supply system for pulling the surface air supply system.

US Patent:

6860773, Mar 1, 2005

Filed:

Nov 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/718788

Inventors:

Robert M. Carmichael - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

B63B022/16

US Classification:

441 6, 441 16, 441 28, 441 30

Abstract:

An inflatable diver marker and collection bag is disclosed which can be utilized by a diver for collecting lobster, conch, etc. , as well as providing for a diver location marker to boats and other water vehicles traveling in the vicinity of the diver. The dive marker/collection bag also provides for an individual ascent line for the diver. The inflatable dive marker/collection bag allows the diver to send the collected items to the surface without the diver having to surface. In one embodiment, the shape of at least the bottom half of the collection bag is “bell” shaped to help prevent the collected items from escaping when additional items to the collection bag. Additional embodiments for a dive marker are also shown.

US Patent:

7083484, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Feb 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/068507

Inventors:

Robert Manuel Carmichael - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

B63B 22/16

US Classification:

441 6, 441 16, 441 28, 441 30

Abstract:

An inflatable diver marker and collection bag is disclosed which can be utilized by a diver for collecting lobster, conch, etc. , as well as providing for a diver location marker to boats and other water vehicles traveling in the vicinity of the diver. The dive marker/collection bag also provides for an individual ascent line for the diver. The inflatable dive marker/collection bag allows the diver to send the collected items to the surface without the diver having to surface. In one embodiment, the shape of at least the bottom half of the collection bag is “bell” shaped to help prevent the collected items from escaping when additional items to the collection bag. Additional embodiments for a dive marker are also shown.

US Patent:

7465125, Dec 16, 2008

Filed:

Apr 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/108354

Inventors:

Robert Manuel Carmichael - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

B63C 11/30

US Classification:

405186, 2311

Abstract:

A girth adjustable waist belt that easily converts to a diver's buoyancy compensator with/without integrated weight system and can also easily convert to a utility backpack and belt in which one single size will fit the general population is provided. The mega-adjustable feature also provides secure yet expandable lower back and abdominal support offering physical protection in stressful work conditions. A dive belt is also provided for use by divers during underwater activities, such as scuba diving. The belt comprises a body member and a rapid release weight system which is quickly removal while the belt remains in place on the diver. The belt can also provide for horizontally mounted supplemental air supply system, for use in the event a main air supply is lost or not wanted. In all embodiments, an elastic depth compensator can be built into the belt, insuring a snug fit of the belt at any depth. The belt has a plurality of D-rings for convenient equipment management.

US Patent:

8272809, Sep 25, 2012

Filed:

Nov 26, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/324189

Inventors:

Robert Manuel Carmichael - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

B63C 11/30
B63C 9/11

US Classification:

405186, 441 88, 441106

Abstract:

An active control releasable ballast system for dive equipment is disclosed which in one embodiment includes a removable pocket that is secured with a side release buckle within a fixed pocket. The buckle is required to be opened before the weight contained in the pocket can be dropped or given to another individual in or out of the water. Thus, the release of the weights is a conscious and deliberate act.

US Patent:

20090148240, Jun 11, 2009

Filed:

Dec 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/334689

Inventors:

ROBERT MANUEL CARMICHAEL - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

B63C 11/30

US Classification:

405186

Abstract:

A dive belt is provided for use by divers during underwater activities, such as scuba diving. The belt comprises a body member and a weight release system which is quickly removal while the belt remains in place on the diver. A tow clip can be attached to the belt and may be used in conjunction with a surface air supply system for pulling the surface air supply system.

US Patent:

20110308523, Dec 22, 2011

Filed:

Mar 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/072532

Inventors:

ROBERT MANUEL CARMICHAEL - FORT LAUDERDALE FL, US
IULIUS VIVANT DUTU - BOCA RATON FL, US

International Classification:

A62B 7/00
H01M 2/10

US Classification:

12820421, 429 99

Abstract:

An air on demand breathing system using a dynamic transducer for controlling air is disclosed. As the compressor of the system only provides air within the hose line when a threshold has been reached as determined by the dynamic transducer battery consumption is extended as the battery does not have to provide power to the system at all times. A novel removal and replacement configuration for the one or more batteries of the system is also described.