Patent ID: 6513520
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
A snorkel system, comprising:a breathing tube having a first opening, a first portion, and a second opening, wherein said first portion is substantially straight and has a longitudinal axis; a housing having an interior chamber, a side wall and a ceiling, wherein said housing is attached about said first portion with said ceiling a first distance above said second opening, and wherein a main portion of said side wall extends substantially parallel to said longitudinal axis of said first portion of said breathing tube; and a plurality of apertures extending within said main portion of said side wall substantially traverse to said longitudinal axis, wherein said plurality of apertures are a second distance below said second opening, and wherein a pressurized air pocket is formed between said ceiling of said housing and said first portion of said breathing tube when said housing is submerged within a body of water.