US4491015A
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Combined instrument system for divers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-10
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Granted: 1985-01-01
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Expires: 2003-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A combined instrument system for divers, in which a first instrument is connectable to a user by flexible attachment means and is snap engaged to a link which can be connected removably to at least one further instrument disposed alongside the first instrument and fixed in position on the said link by removable closure means.
Inventors
- 👤 Emilio Allemano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:30
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D11/00; G01D11/30; B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/32; B63C2011/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A combined instrument system for divers, comprising an elongate support connectable at one end to a user by a flexible attachment means, and a first and at least one second instrument connected to the said support, characterised by the fact that the said support includes a link engaged slidably through a respective seat formed on each said instrument; the said instruments being mounted in a line along the said link; the first of the said seats having a connection means to the said link to lock this latter in a movable manner into the said first seat; and locking means being provided for rigidly connecting each said second instrument to the said link.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A combined instrument system for divers, comprising an elongate support connectable at one end to a user by a flexible attachment means, and a first and at least one second instrument connected to the said support, characterised by the fact that the said support includes a link engaged slidably through a respective seat formed on each said instrument; the said instruments being mounted in a line along the said link; the first of the said seats having a connection means to the said link to lock this latter in a movable manner into the said first seat; and locking means being provided for rigidly connecting each said second instrument to the said link.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An instrument system according to claim 1, characterised by the fact that the said connection means include coupling means snap engaged in a recess in the said link.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
An instrument system according to claim 1, characterised by the fact that the said first instrument is a manometer; the said flexible attachment means include a flexible tube connecting the said manometer to a self contained breathing apparatus, and the said first seat is formed on an outer surface of the casing of the said manometer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
An instrument system according to claim 1, characterised by the fact that the said locking means include a block connected to the end of the said link opposite that connected to the said flexible attachment means for locking each said second instrument against the said first instrument.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
An instrument system according to claim 1, characterised by the fact that the said link has a rectangular flat strip form, the thickness of which is similar to that of a normal connection strap for wrist mounted underwater instruments.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
An instrument system according to claim 5, characterised by the fact that each said second instrument includes a normal wrist mounted instrument provided at the rear with attachment slits for the said strap; the said seat of each said second instrument being defined, at least in part, by the said slits.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
An instrument system according to claim 6, characterised by the fact that at least one of the said second instruments is lodged within an auxilliary cup-shaped casing provided at the rear with an aperture through which the said link passes; this latter connecting together the said second instrument and the associated auxilliary casings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An instrument system according to claim 7, characterised by the fact that the said auxilliary casing has an internal cavity which can selectively receive a plurality of different instruments.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1988-01-01 | 1988-07-02 | 1989-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-01 | 1992-07-02 | 1993-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-01 | 1996-07-02 | 1997-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |