Multiple distributor for low-pressure uses
AssigneeHTM Sport S.p.A.
InventorGiovanni Garofalo
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Abstract
Multiple distributor for low-pressure uses forming part of the equipment of a scuba diver equipped with a self-contained breathing apparatus. A distributor body is connected by a single pipe to the first-stage pressure reducer of one or more cylinders. The body is connected via connectors for with the following: a second-stage pressure reduce for an emergency mouthpiece, a second-stage pressure reducer connected to the diver's mouthpiece, and the inflation connection of a balancing jacket, the air inlet to the latter connection being controlled via an appropriate cut off valve operated by a push-button mounted on the distributor body.
Claims8
A multiple distributor for low-pressure uses a scuba diving equipment which includes a self-contained breathing apparatus, in combination with comprising:
- a distributor body;
- a pipe which connects said distributor body to a first-stage pressure reducer of at least one gas cylinder of the scuba diving equipment;
- a first connection by which said distributor body is connectable with a second-stage pressure reducer of an emergency mouthpiece of the scuba diving equipment;
- a second connection by which said distributor body is connectable with a second-stage pressure reducer connected to a diver mouthpiece of the scuba diving equipment;
- a third connection by which said distributor body is connectable with an inflation connection of a balancing jacket of the scuba diving equipment;
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- a push-button mounted on said distributor body which is part of a cut off valve in said distributor body which cuts off a flow of gas to said third connection of said distributor body and hence to the inflation connection of the balancing jacket.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.