Patent ID: 7635133
Filing Date: 2009-12-22
Classification: B62B,B63C

Abstract:
1. A scuba tank cart capable of floating, comprising: a substantially cylindrical exterior and interior sidewall defining an arcuate surface of at least 180° and being made of buoyant material, said sidewall defining a front-side of the cart and a rear-side of the cart, a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being closed by a portion of the exterior front-side cylindrical wall at a distance above the interior bottom surface of the cart, the interior sidewall defining a cylindrical cavity and having an elongate, oblique opening at the top end defined by continuous sides of the sidewall for placement of a scuba tank within the cavity, wherein a region of the top end adjacent the front-side of the cart extends into longitudinal sides flaring out away from the cylindrical body of the cart to provide the cart with greater hydrodynamic stability; a rack disposed on the exterior cylindrical face of the sidewall between the top and bottom ends and configured for mounting and storage of a scuba hose and regulator thereon; a roller assembly mounted on the bottom end of the sidewall; and a support stand mounted on the bottom end of the sidewall opposite the roller assembly; wherein when a scuba tank is mounted in the cart, the tank can be transported over a solid surface, and can be floated horizontally in water while a user can dive carrying only the hose for breathing.