Breath bellows

摘要

The present disclosure involves a breathing apparatus that is particularly well suited for use by water sports enthusiasts. The device provides a breath of air to a swimmer or surfer at depth without the use of compressed air tanks. Physically innocuous to the wearer, the device can be repeatedly recharged with minimal interruption to the sports activity.

主权项

1. A device configured to provide breathable air to a user submerged underwater, comprising:
a garment adapted to fit said user's torso; a bladder congruent with said garment, said bladder comprising a bellowed structure which comprises a front surface, a back surface, and a pliable interface therebetween, said bellowed structure defining an air reservoir, said back surface being connected to said garment such that it is substantially stationary and said front surface is configured to be moveable in relation to said back surface; and a conduit in fluid communication with said air reservoir, said conduit configured to allow a user to access breathable air stored in said air reservoir via a valve, wherein said conduit is connected to a substantially central location along both the length and width of said front surface such that pulling on said conduit moves said front surface away from said substantially stationary back surface.