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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 04, 2024
Filed:
May. 18, 2021
Applicants:
Michael L Bottom, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Lawrence J Day, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Inventors:
Michael L Bottom, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Lawrence J Day, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63C 11/20 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B63C 11/205 (2013.01);
Abstract
A snorkel assembly includes a mouthpiece and a tube secured thereto. The tube extends between a mouthpiece end and a distal end. A purge valve is disposed adjacent the mouthpiece and the mouthpiece end of the tube. The purge valve allows water and gas to exit the snorkel assembly while preventing water and gas from entering therethrough. The snorkel assembly also includes a check valve secured to the distal end. The check valve allows water and gas to enter the snorkel assembly while preventing water and gas from exiting therethrough.