US4633526A
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Immersion suits
Assignee: UK Secretary of State for Defence
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Filing: 1985-10-09
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2005-10-09
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a ventilated immersion suit for aircrew and includes a waterproof overall (1), an air vent (8) in the upper region of the overall, a shut-off valve (19) for closing the air vent, and means (16) responsive to hydrostatic pressured in a tube 5 which is generated by immersion in water so as to operate the shut-off valve and thereby close the air vent.
Inventors
- 👤 Graham Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:51
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/012; A41D13/0125; B; B64; B64D; B64D10/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An immersion suit for aircrew, said suit comprising a waterproof overall, a chamber mounted in the upper region of said overall and comprising first and second compartments, said first compartment carrying a valve body and providing a free passage of air through the valve body between the interior of the suit and the surroundings, a flexible diaphragm separating said first and second compartments and a valve head mounted on the diaphragm and matable with, but normally spaced from, the valve body whereby excess pressure in said second compartment distorts the diaphragm and causes said valve head to mate with said valve body thereby preventing fluid flow into the suit interior through the valve body, and means for creating excess pressure in said second compartment when the wearer of said suit is immersed in water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An immersion suit for aircrew, said suit comprising a waterproof overall, a chamber mounted in the upper region of said overall and comprising first and second compartments, said first compartment carrying a valve body and providing a free passage of air through the valve body between the interior of the suit and the surroundings, a flexible diaphragm separating said first and second compartments and a valve head mounted on the diaphragm and matable with, but normally spaced from, the valve body whereby excess pressure in said second compartment distorts the diaphragm and causes said valve head to mate with said valve body thereby preventing fluid flow into the suit interior through the valve body, and means for creating excess pressure in said second compartment when the wearer of said suit is immersed in water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
An immersion suit for aircrew as claimed in claim 1 in which the means for creating excess pressure in said second compartment comprises a flexible tube extending from said second compartment and having an open end located at the lower torso region of said overall, said flexible tube constituting the only passage between said second compartment and the surroundings whereby on immersion of the suit, water enters said flexible tube at its open end and raises the pressure in said second compartment above that in said first compartment.
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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) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |