Steven R Pritchard

US Patent:

47522631, Jun 21, 1988

Filed:

Jun 29, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/626291

Inventors:

Steven J. Pritchard - San Antonio TX
Quest C. Couch - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Cuda International Corporation - San Antonio TX

International Classification:

B63C 1130

US Classification:

441 88

Abstract:

An integrated custom underwater diving system including backpack, weight system, bouyancy compensator, and equipment bag. The backpack has adjustable shoulder supports for conforming to the shape of the shoulders and torso of a diver and an integral weight system having a quick-release mechanism. The equipment bag has a plurality of compartments for storing and safely transporting diving equipment, the back and ends of which are provided with a semi-rigid sheath for protecting the contents of the bag during shipping, and compartments along the sides thereof for receiving diving fins which provide protection along the sides of the bag during shipment. The backpack is designed for removably mounting on the front of the equipment bag such that the backpack provides protection to the front of the bag during shipping and handling. The equipment bag is also provided with straps which allow the bag to be carried on the backpack to and from dive sites. The buoyancy compensator of the present invention is removably mounted to the backpack for diving, and is in the shape of an elongated inverted "U" designed for two configurations of use.

US Patent:

D2896729, May 5, 1987

Filed:

Feb 15, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/580234

Inventors:

Steven J. Pritchard - San Antonio TX
Quest C. Couch - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Cuda International Corporation - San Antonio TX

US Classification:

D21238