Methods of using hands free signal devices
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1. A method of signaling comprising:
- securing a hands free signaling device to a buoyancy control device (BCD), said hands free signaling device comprising an inflatable member and a valve mechanism, said valve mechanism positioned between said BCD and said inflatable member; and
capable of providing fluid communication between said BCD and said inflatable member;
inflating and deflating the BCD without inflating said inflatable member of said hands free sign ling device;
using the valve mechanism to control the inflation of said inflatable member of said hands free signaling device while said inflatable member remains secured to said BCD; and
maintaining said inflatable member substantially vertical with respect to the surface of the water without the use of hands.
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Abstract
A hands free signal device for use in conjunction with a scuba system. The hands free signal device includes an inflatable member engaged with an inflation source. The inflation source, for example, can be a tank of compressed air commonly used in scuba diving or can be a smaller, self-contained cylinder of carbon dioxide. The signaling device is adapted for use in conjunction with a scuba diving buoyancy compensation jacket and is activated by pulling on a cord within easy reach of the scuba diver.
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1. A method of signaling comprising:
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securing a hands free signaling device to a buoyancy control device (BCD), said hands free signaling device comprising an inflatable member and a valve mechanism, said valve mechanism positioned between said BCD and said inflatable member; and
capable of providing fluid communication between said BCD and said inflatable member;
inflating and deflating the BCD without inflating said inflatable member of said hands free sign ling device;
using the valve mechanism to control the inflation of said inflatable member of said hands free signaling device while said inflatable member remains secured to said BCD; and
maintaining said inflatable member substantially vertical with respect to the surface of the water without the use of hands. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of signaling comprising:
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connecting a signaling device to an inflatable vest said signaling device comprising an inflatable member and a valve mechanism, said valve mechanism positioned to allow fluid flow between said inflatable vest and said inflatable member;
inflating and deflating said inflatable vest without inflating said inflatable member of said signaling device;
using the valve mechanism to control the flow of fluid from said inflatable vest to said inflatable member to inflate said inflatable member of said signaling device while said signaling device remains connected to said inflatable vest; and
maintaining said inflatable member generally vertical with respect to the surface of the water without the use of hands.
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