US3731319A
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Combination dry and wet suit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-04
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Granted: 1973-05-08
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Expires: 1991-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A suit for surfing, diving, sailing, marine survival and the like is provided wherein the suit is provided with tight inturned seals at the neck, ankles, and wrists so that it is substantially water tight. An inflater valve is provided so that buoyancy can be given to the suit if this is desired. The suit is made in one piece with a single zipper across the back of the shoulders extending from arm to arm.
Inventors
- 👤 Neill J O
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:50
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/04; A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/012; B63C2011/046
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A combination wet and dry suit adapted to be pressurized, comprising in combination: a. a suit of a rubberized fabric-like material, said suit having a smooth, truncated conical opening for the neck, said opening including an elongated collar portion extending from the suit for a length substantially longer than the neck of the user, said truncated collar portion being folded and turned inwardly upon itself and extending into the body of the suit whereby the material of the neck is forced in at the fold to make a seal and permitting air to enter between said inturned portion of the neck and the body of the suit whereby air entering said fold, increases the sealing action of the opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A combination wet and dry suit adapted to be pressurized, comprising in combination: a. a suit of a rubberized fabric-like material, said suit having a smooth, truncated conical opening for the neck, said opening including an elongated collar portion extending from the suit for a length substantially longer than the neck of the user, said truncated collar portion being folded and turned inwardly upon itself and extending into the body of the suit whereby the material of the neck is forced in at the fold to make a seal and permitting air to enter between said inturned portion of the neck and the body of the suit whereby air entering said fold, increases the sealing action of the opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The suit of claim 1 having inturned conical openings at the feet and arms as defined in claim 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The suit of claim 1 having a single zipper closing, said zipper extending across the back of the shoulders from beyond one shoulder to beyond the other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The suit of claim 1 wherein an inflation valve is provided whereby the wearer can blow air into the suit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-07 | 1976-11-06 | 1977-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-07 | 1980-11-06 | 1981-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-07 | 1984-11-06 | 1985-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |