Patent ID: 9033616
Filing Date: 2015-05-19
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
1. A self-contained breathing apparatus system comprising: a harness for supporting an air tank to provide a user with an air supply, the harness having a right upper portion, a left upper portion, a right lower portion, and a left lower portion; a first connector is positioned on the right upper portion, and a second connector is positioned on the left upper portion; a third connector is positioned on the right lower portion, and a fourth connector is positioned on the left lower portion; and a floatation unit configured to be strapped over the chest of the user, the floatation unit having a first mating connector near a first corner, a second mating connector near a second corner, a third mating connector near a third corner, and a fourth mating connector near a fourth corner; wherein the floatation unit is configured to be at least partially removably connected to the harness; and wherein an upper connection is created across the users chest by the first connector being coupled with the first mating connector and the second connector being coupled with the second mating connector; and wherein a lower connection is created by the third connector being coupled with the third mating connector, and the fourth connector being coupled with the fourth mating connector; and wherein the system is configured to be donned over clothing for work on a dry surface.