GB2277451A - A diving computer and mask combined - Google Patents

A diving computer and mask combined Download PDF

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GB2277451A
GB2277451A GB9309078A GB9309078A GB2277451A GB 2277451 A GB2277451 A GB 2277451A GB 9309078 A GB9309078 A GB 9309078A GB 9309078 A GB9309078 A GB 9309078A GB 2277451 A GB2277451 A GB 2277451A
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Peter John Mckay
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/12—Diving masks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B18/00—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort
    • A62B18/08—Component parts for gas-masks or gas-helmets, e.g. windows, straps, speech transmitters, signal-devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C2011/021—Diving computers, i.e. portable computers specially adapted for divers, e.g. wrist worn, watertight electronic devices for detecting or calculating scuba diving parameters
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63C—LAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELS; LIFE-SAVING IN WATER; EQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATER; MEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS
    • B63C11/00—Equipment for dwelling or working underwater; Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/02—Divers' equipment
    • B63C11/12—Diving masks
    • B63C2011/121—Diving masks comprising integrated optical signalling means or displays for data or images

Abstract

A diving mask 1 has a computer 2 which automatically projects relevant dive information onto the faceplate 4 at position 3 so that the diver need only look up from his/her normal field of view and see the relevant information reflected onto the faceplate. <IMAGE>

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DIVING COMPUTER AND MASK COMBINED This invention relates to a dive computer and mask combined.
Dive computers supply to a diver essential information such as depth, time and when it is necessary to carry out decompression stops. Dive computers are normally worn on the arm or incorporated at the end of a hose hanging at the divers side.
In certain situations during a dive it may become difficult for the diver to quickly obtain the information required from the computer. Examples of this are; when there is inadequate light; when the visibility in the water is so bad that the diver cannot see the computer; when the hose incorporating the computer cannot be found; when the arm the computer is strapped to is being used in such a way that the computer cannot be read.
The invention of incorporating a dive computer into a divers mask will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 shows the side view of the dive computer and mask Figure 2 shows the front view of the dive computer and mask with dive information displayed.
Referring to the drawing the dive computer 2 is incorporated into the top of the diving mask 1 behind the face plate 4 as illustrated. When the diver descends below approximately 2 metres of the surface the illuminated digital display 6 becomes activated automatically by way of the pressure sensor 5.
The digital display 6 of dive information, is displayed as a mirror image ie. all the information is displayed in reverse. When the diver wishes to obtain information about the dive he/she simply looks up above the normal field of view and the digital display 6 is reflected into the view of the diver via the faceplate 4. Detail 3 illustrates the position on the faceplate 4 where the dive information can be seen.

Claims (6)

1. A diving computer and mask combined wherein a diver can look in the top of his/her faceplate during a dive computer situated in the top of the mask.
2. A diving computer and mask combined as claimed in Claim 1 wherein dive information is displayed and reflected into the view of the diver in the top portion of the masks faceplate.
3. A diving computer and mask combined as claimed in Claims 1 and 2 wherein the dive information displayed is sufficiently illuminated so as to be seen under any diving conditions.
4. A diving computer and mask combined as claimed in any previous claim wherein the dive computer will function and remain water tight to a depth of 60 metres.
5. A diving computer and mask combined as claimed in any previous claim wherein the display is projected in such a way as to be readable at this very close distance.
6. A diving computer and mask combined as described herein with reference to Figure 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawing.
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Cited By (7)

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FR2752383A1 (en) * 1996-08-16 1998-02-20 Intertechnique Sa Oxygen mask for aeronautical use with various operating modes
DE19841029A1 (en) * 1998-09-08 2000-03-16 Volkmar Wilckens Emergency arrangement for pilots comprises hermetically sealed helmet or mask with display of visual information required for control purposes and received from signal transfer arrangement
US6039446A (en) * 1997-11-28 2000-03-21 Suunto Oyj Face shield, incorporating a wrist watch display
EP1008513A3 (en) * 1998-12-11 2000-11-02 Cressi-Sub S.p.A. Dive mask with inclined glasses
FR2806312A1 (en) * 2000-03-17 2001-09-21 Pascal Reynier Aquatic glass with electronic display of information, for use in sporting activities
DE10120565A1 (en) * 2001-04-26 2002-11-14 C Con Gmbh Drive for swimmers and divers fits conformably to users body by belt to leave legs and arms free and has direction and speed controls and at-depth balancing system.
DE102011082208A1 (en) 2011-09-06 2013-03-07 Carl Zeiss Ag Diving or swimming goggles has spectacle lens, which has coupling region and decoupling region, where image module couples image produced on coupling region into spectacle lens

Citations (2)

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GB2094640A (en) * 1981-03-16 1982-09-22 Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd Improvements in and relating to breathing apparatus
WO1993000134A1 (en) * 1991-06-20 1993-01-07 Hales Lynn B Field of view underwater dive computer system

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2094640A (en) * 1981-03-16 1982-09-22 Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd Improvements in and relating to breathing apparatus
WO1993000134A1 (en) * 1991-06-20 1993-01-07 Hales Lynn B Field of view underwater dive computer system

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2752383A1 (en) * 1996-08-16 1998-02-20 Intertechnique Sa Oxygen mask for aeronautical use with various operating modes
US5913307A (en) * 1996-08-16 1999-06-22 Intertechnique Breathing protection equipment with operating mode indication
US6039446A (en) * 1997-11-28 2000-03-21 Suunto Oyj Face shield, incorporating a wrist watch display
DE19841029A1 (en) * 1998-09-08 2000-03-16 Volkmar Wilckens Emergency arrangement for pilots comprises hermetically sealed helmet or mask with display of visual information required for control purposes and received from signal transfer arrangement
EP1008513A3 (en) * 1998-12-11 2000-11-02 Cressi-Sub S.p.A. Dive mask with inclined glasses
FR2806312A1 (en) * 2000-03-17 2001-09-21 Pascal Reynier Aquatic glass with electronic display of information, for use in sporting activities
DE10120565A1 (en) * 2001-04-26 2002-11-14 C Con Gmbh Drive for swimmers and divers fits conformably to users body by belt to leave legs and arms free and has direction and speed controls and at-depth balancing system.
DE10120565C2 (en) * 2001-04-26 2003-05-08 C Con Gmbh System for propelling a person in the water and diving goggles
DE102011082208A1 (en) 2011-09-06 2013-03-07 Carl Zeiss Ag Diving or swimming goggles has spectacle lens, which has coupling region and decoupling region, where image module couples image produced on coupling region into spectacle lens

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