Patents Assigned to HTM Sport S.p.A.
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Patent number: 7891024Abstract: A diving mask which includes a face-piece having, formed therein, one or more openings for housing one or more lenses, means for fixing the lenses inside the face-piece, and means for connecting the mask to the diver's head. The face-piece is formed by at least two portions which are stably connected together, where the two portions are respectively made using two materials which are different at least from the point of view of the rigidity, with one of the two materials being more rigid than the other one.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: HTM SPORT S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Garofalo, Gian Paolo Vaccaro
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Patent number: 7174892Abstract: Regulator for underwater breathing devices including a relatively hard material box-like body having a pipe for the connection with a mouthpiece, at least one air inlet duct and at least one opening on which-it is positioned one air exhaust valve. The regulator box-like body is externally covered by at least one layer of a suitably shaped relatively soft material.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Nino Pietrelli
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Patent number: 7147318Abstract: Swimming or diving goggles comprising a pair of lenses that are separate or carried out as one piece, and a sealing frame surrounding said lenses; each of said lenses is provided with a temporal portion and with a nasal portion; said nasal portion is bent on a substantially horizontal plane and follows a first theoretical cylindrical surface with substantially vertical generatrixes, whereas said temporal portion is bent on a second theoretical surface having a combined bend both on a horizontal and on a vertical plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2003Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Garofalo, Andrea Silvestri
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Patent number: 7124476Abstract: Buckle for tensioning the straps of fins or the like, having quick and simple fastening and unfastening means, comprising a base part designed to be attached to one side of the shoe of the fin, an intermediate lever hinged at one end by hinge pins to the said base part, and a terminal part which carries at one end the means of connection to the fin attachment strap, while its other end is hinged by the pins at a point on the said lever situated between the end hinged to the base part and its free end, characterized in that the lever possesses on its two flanks, near its free end, two elastically flexible wings, each having a tooth and an outwardly projecting pin, while the base is provided, likewise on each flank, in positions corresponding to the said teeth and to the said pins, with means for engaging with the said teeth, and for housing the said pins.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Garofalo, Gian Paolo Vaccaro
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Patent number: 6848445Abstract: Regulator for underwater breathing apparatus including: a box-like body having a mouthpiece; and air inlet ducts connected to said box-like body through an inlet valve; one or more exhaust duct connected to the box-like body; a flexible diaphragm frontally positioned on the opposite side as to the mouthpiece and co-operating with an opening or closing lever of the inlet valve, the regulator includes a manually operable limiting device operable from the outside and movable from a first position, where it allows limited movement of the lever inside of the box-like body, to a second position where it allows unlimited movement of the lever inside of the box-like body.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2002Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 6830171Abstract: A padding element for the dorsal side of a diver's bottle-supporting backpack. The padding element comprises a padded cushion capable of being fitted against the back part of the backpack and having at its lower edge a padded cushion part hinged to it and capable of being either folded upwards, in order to increase the total thickness, and hence the padding action of the cushion over the diver's sacrococcygeal region, or unfolded downwards to give the diver extended protection beyond the lower edge of the bottle or bottles attached to the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 14, 2004Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Gabriele Canella, Aristide Barone
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Patent number: 6749369Abstract: An equipped balancing jacket includes a back and a first stage reducer connected to the compressed air bottle/bottles. From the first stage reducer project high pressure and low pressure hoses. The high pressure hose is directly connected to a computer and/or a manometer, while the low pressure hose is connected to a dispenser from which project the hoses for different functions. Alternatively, the low pressure hoses is connected to the dispenser through the intermediary of an intermediate dispenser, from which projects also the hose for the connection to the control device.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 6742688Abstract: A tensioning device for the fastening belt of compressed gas bottles to the back of a jacket or the like for underwater activities. A pneumatic jack is inserted between the two ends of the bottle fastening belt and connected to a suitable compressed gas source through at least one hose provided with a joint for connection with the jack. The jack is fit to supply an optimal tensioning strength of the belt for its tightening on the bottles. The pneumatic jack is connected to the joint through a coupling device which is manually controllable by the diver to allow the supplying of compressed air to the jack through the opening of a suitable valve positioned in the joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Giuseppe Minopoli, Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 6709307Abstract: Inflating device for balancing jackets for diving activities equipped with at least partially horseshoe-shaped inflatable chamber comprising two descending branches communicating one with the other on their upper portion, characterized in that on the connection of the inflating valve ending on the base of one of the branches of the inflatable chamber of the jacket is arranged a tubular connection with a substantially T-shaped branch comprising a first tube portion ending directly on the basis of said first chamber, and a second tube portion covering the whole ascending arch of said first chamber and at least part of the descending arch of the second chamber of the jacket until it ends on the base of the second inflatable chamber of said jacket.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Garofalo, Gabriele Canella
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Patent number: 6609519Abstract: Distributor for underwater breathing apparatus, including: a box-shaped body housing a device for regulating the air flow coming from a source of pressurized air; a tube connected to said box-shaped body and communicating with a mouthpiece; an air intake duct connected to said box-shaped body by an intake valve; and one or more discharge ducts connected to said box-shaped body. The air intake duct includes a structure which induces rotation of the air flow coming from the source of pressurized air, thus reducing its intake speed into the tube connected to the mouthpiece.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2001Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Nino Pietrelli
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Patent number: 6526972Abstract: Device for scuba diving consisting of at least a processor and of at least a manometer, both housed within a sheath, said manometer being connected to one or more bottles containing compressed air. The said processor includes a corresponding central unit for data processing, operatively connected to the manometer by means of connecting elements which allow said processor and said manometer to exchange information flows and also to be positioned within the housing sheath independently one from the other, so as to obtain a device for scuba diving with a modular structure.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2001Date of Patent: March 4, 2003Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Garofalo, Claudio Ferrantino
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Patent number: 6499913Abstract: Hydrostatic balancing jacket including a coupling between at least one of the jacket walls and one ballast. The coupling includes complementary coupling elements reciprocally movable on the jacket wall and on the ballast, and a locking structure for the coupling.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2001Date of Patent: December 31, 2002Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 6484324Abstract: A diving mask, in particular to fit optical glasses, including a face of elastomeric material, provided with at least one opening, and a stiff body having at least one seat to house a glass or lens. Watertight elements are provided between the lens or glass and the seat, and a framework holds the lens or glass in the seat. Along a substantial part of the peripheral edge of the stiff body, on a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the lens or glass, guiding means are formed for the insertion of the framework into the seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2000Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 6471367Abstract: Torch for scuba diving comprising a body housing the batteries, a lamp and its electric circuitry, and a handle extending from said body. A box housing a display is mounted on the torch handle, which display is connected to a microcomputer coupled to the electric system of the torch and displaying both the torch duration in minutes and the indication of the lighting intensity selected by the user. A push-button turns on and regulates the lighting power of the torch. The box is pivoted on the end of the torch handle, and can be turned over from an operating position to a rest position in which the display is protected from possible shocks. The support pins of the box are preferably coupled to a general switch, so that by turning the box the torch is turned off.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 6409429Abstract: A backpack for underwater breathing gas tanks including a substantially flattened body, at one side of which is connected at least one tank, the other side designed to be connected with the diver's back, and provided with a handle for easy lifting. The handle is positioned in a cavity formed in the body of the backpack and may be moved from a raised, active position to an inserted, inactive position.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: HTM Sport S.P.A.Inventor: Alberto Belloni
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Patent number: 6364728Abstract: A swimming flipper includes a shoe portion and a blade portion. Two ribbings are provided along the outer lateral edges of the flipper and include substantially V-shaped carvings. The V-shaped carvings are placed at a suitable distance from the front of the blade portion, and are arranged to create two bending lines of the blade portion. Limiting elements are provided on the upper surface of the blade portion which limit the bending movement thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2000Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Mario Viale, Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: 6322412Abstract: Swimming flipper consisting of a footwear equipped with a sole, and of a blade placed in front of said sole; in said flipper the sole and the blade are secured one to the other by connecting means allowing said blade to be removed from said sole and to be replaced with a similar blade or with any other type of blade.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2001Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Mario Viale
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Patent number: 6293840Abstract: Inflatable chamber for hydrostatic balancing jackets, comprising two flat walls made of flexible material placed one opposite the other, connected by means of a folding wall, said wall consisting of at least two strips, each of them having its outer peripheral edge coupled with the outer peripheral edge of one of the two flat walls, and its inner peripheral edge coupled with the inner peripheral edge of the other strip; the strips of the folding wall are coupled one to the other by means of seams, sealing means being provided on said seams, particularly on the side facing the inside of said inflatable chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2000Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: HTM Sport S.P.A.Inventor: Giovanni Garofalo
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Patent number: D502204Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventors: Giovanni Garofalo, Andrea Silvestri
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Patent number: D490891Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: June 1, 2004Assignee: HTM Sport S.p.A.Inventor: Andrea Silvestri