GB2391956A - Buoyant underwater observation window - Google Patents

Buoyant underwater observation window Download PDF

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GB2391956A
GB2391956A GB0226774A GB0226774A GB2391956A GB 2391956 A GB2391956 A GB 2391956A GB 0226774 A GB0226774 A GB 0226774A GB 0226774 A GB0226774 A GB 0226774A GB 2391956 A GB2391956 A GB 2391956A
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observation window
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Brenda Mccann
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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
    • B63C11/48—Means for searching for underwater objects
    • B63C11/49—Floating structures with underwater viewing devices, e.g. with windows ; Arrangements on floating structures of underwater viewing devices, e.g. on boats
    • 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
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Abstract

An underwater observation window includes a transparent base 1, a buoyancy ring or other buoyant shape 2, preferably with handles 3, that can either be buoyant or firm. The buoyant part of the observation window 2, may be in any colour, pattern, or shape as may be the handles but the transparent base must be clear. The underwater observation window may be made of a plastics material.

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1 239 1956
UNDERWATER OBSERVATION WINDOW
The invention is an observation window, which can be used to watch fish in the sea while walking in the water.
I have not seen any other observation window except on air - beds, that have to be climbed on and lay flat with the face up to the clear area. My invention is more versatile and could be used by young and old alike, especially if for any reason goggles and snorkel cannot be used.
An object of this invention is to provide an observation window, hand held, so that it is easily moved about across the surface of the water.
Accordingly, this invention, when the buoyancy part is pressed firmly on the water, provides a dear view through the transparent base so that a clear picture is seen.
Preferably the invention is made from a plastics material.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: FIGURE 1 shows the top view of the whole of the observation window.
FIGURE 2 is showing the observation window cut in half.
As shown in Figure 1 the observation window comprises of a transparent base 1, supporting the buoyancy ring 2, with handles 3 on either side.
The buoyant part 2 is shown as a ring but this could be any shape or colour, so long as there is sufficient viewing area in the clear base 1.
Figure 2 shows the buoyancy ring 2, overlapping the transparent base 1, so that water should not flow over unless pressed too hard. The handles 3, are shown above the buoyancy part 2, so that they are easy to grasp.

Claims (6)

1. An underwater observation window including a buoyant part
2. An underwater observation window as claimed in Claim 1, where the buoyant
part could be any colour, pattern or shape.
3. An underwater observation window as claimed in Claims 1 and 2, where the handles on the top surface could be buoyant or separately made firm handles, or without handles.
4. An underwater observation window as claimed in Claim 3, where the base is transparent and could be any shape matching the buoyant part, so long as there is sufficient viewing area.
5. An underwater observation window as claimed in any preceding claim, which is made in a plastics material.
6. An underwater observation window substantially as herin described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
GB0226774A 2002-08-13 2002-11-18 Buoyant underwater observation window Withdrawn GB2391956A (en)

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Cited By (6)

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DE202012102139U1 (en) 2012-06-12 2012-07-06 Peter Träger Equipment for underwater observations
USD821523S1 (en) 2016-12-23 2018-06-26 David Lee Kasper Inflatable raft with underwater viewing window
WO2018119355A1 (en) * 2016-12-23 2018-06-28 Kasper David Lee Invertible personal watercraft with viewing window
USD828473S1 (en) 2016-12-23 2018-09-11 David Lee Kasper and Rachael Batcheler Kasper Handheld inflatable underwater viewing window
USD863485S1 (en) 2016-05-18 2019-10-15 Julie VanNatta Underwater surface viewer
US11097819B1 (en) 2016-12-23 2021-08-24 David Lee Kasper Invertible personal watercraft with viewing window

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US4553819A (en) * 1984-06-27 1985-11-19 Charles Correll Visual aid apparatus for viewing objects beneath water surface
US4973279A (en) * 1987-09-10 1990-11-27 Franz Baumann Appliance for assisting a swimmer swim, float and/or being towed behind a boat
US5074816A (en) * 1990-07-13 1991-12-24 Holford Philip J Multipurpose boat bucket
US5599220A (en) * 1995-06-01 1997-02-04 Smith; Nico Method and apparatus for viewing objects underwater
FR2797775A3 (en) * 1999-08-16 2001-03-02 Aqua Fun Floating board with transparent window for underwater viewing

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US3081726A (en) * 1962-03-13 1963-03-19 William M Betts Underwater viewers
US3619042A (en) * 1970-06-01 1971-11-09 Sanford H Lazar Collapsible underwater viewing device
US4145783A (en) * 1977-08-18 1979-03-27 Rhodes Ronald J Water window
US4465468A (en) * 1982-10-15 1984-08-14 Deacy Edward F Underwater viewing device
US4553819A (en) * 1984-06-27 1985-11-19 Charles Correll Visual aid apparatus for viewing objects beneath water surface
US4973279A (en) * 1987-09-10 1990-11-27 Franz Baumann Appliance for assisting a swimmer swim, float and/or being towed behind a boat
US5074816A (en) * 1990-07-13 1991-12-24 Holford Philip J Multipurpose boat bucket
US5599220A (en) * 1995-06-01 1997-02-04 Smith; Nico Method and apparatus for viewing objects underwater
FR2797775A3 (en) * 1999-08-16 2001-03-02 Aqua Fun Floating board with transparent window for underwater viewing

Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE202012102139U1 (en) 2012-06-12 2012-07-06 Peter Träger Equipment for underwater observations
WO2013185756A1 (en) 2012-06-12 2013-12-19 Traeger Peter Apparatus for underwater viewing
USD863485S1 (en) 2016-05-18 2019-10-15 Julie VanNatta Underwater surface viewer
USD821523S1 (en) 2016-12-23 2018-06-26 David Lee Kasper Inflatable raft with underwater viewing window
WO2018119355A1 (en) * 2016-12-23 2018-06-28 Kasper David Lee Invertible personal watercraft with viewing window
USD828473S1 (en) 2016-12-23 2018-09-11 David Lee Kasper and Rachael Batcheler Kasper Handheld inflatable underwater viewing window
US11097819B1 (en) 2016-12-23 2021-08-24 David Lee Kasper Invertible personal watercraft with viewing window

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