Patent ID: 6371108
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
A snorkel device comprising:a conduit adapted to extend above the water surface when carried by a swimmer; said conduit having first and second ends thereof; said conduit first end having at least one opening adapted to admit ambient fluid into said conduit; mouthpiece joined to said conduit second end for communicating fluid flow with said conduit, a sleeve surrounding a portion of said conduit adjacent said conduit first end, said sleeve having first and second ends, said sleeve adapted to move relative to said conduit; said sleeve first end is joined to said conduit by a watertight barrier; said watertight barrier adapted to allow watertight movement of said sleeve; and a sealing means adjacent said sleeve second end, said sealing means substantially prevents the flow of ambient fluid into said conduit when at least a portion of said sleeve is underwater.