Patents by Inventor Charles E. Houston

Charles E. Houston has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Underwater breathing apparatus
    Patent number: 4245632
    Abstract: A self-contained underwater breathing apparatus wherein surface air is delivered through a float-supported hose to a compressor carried by the diver and powered by the diver's exhalations. The compressed air is stored in reservoirs and inhaled by the diver through a demand regulator. An auxiliary manually powered compressor is provided for startup, emergency use and to make up system losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1981
    Assignee: S.C.A.B.A., Inc.
    Inventor: Charles E. Houston