Ditchable scuba tank weight device

Abstract

A ditchable trim weighting device for scuba tanks, comprised of a length of curved tubing made of elastic material (preferably rubber) filled with shot or a combination of lighter material, sealed flat on the ends which are threaded as straps to the male and female elements of a quick-release buckle (preferably side-release) providing a stretched, snug grip when fastened around a standard diameter scuba tank.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A ditchable scuba tank weight device comprised of a length of appropriately sized curved tubing, made of elastic material such as rubber, filled with divided weight (such as lead shot or a combination of differently weighted pellets) between flattened and sealed ends, said flattened ends threaded as straps onto a quick-release buckle (preferably side-release), allowing a stretched, shape conforming grip when buckled around a standard diameter scuba tank.  
     
     
         2 . According to  claim 1 , a shot-filled rubber tube, sealed flat on both ends.  
     
     
         3 . According to  claim 1 , the integration of the functions of said tubing as weight and strap by said process of fabrication.  
     
     
         4 . According to  claim 1 , the conversion of said tube ends to flat straps as the means of attachment to said quick-release buckle elements.  
     
     
         5 . According to  claim 1 , the variation of the weight of the device, while preserving the embodiment of the invention, by means of employing a combination of different weight materials in the weight fill component.  
     
     
         6 . According to  claim 1 , an elastic, stretchable weight comprised of a length of said tubing filled with divided weight, such as lead shot and sealed flat on both ends.  
     
     
         7 . According to  claim 1 , the use of said flattened tubing ends as straps for the purpose of attaching said buckle elements.  
     
     
         8 . According to  claim 1 , the use of curved rubber tubing to ensure greater contact and grip and easier application of the device, than if straight tubing were employed.  
     
     
         9 . According to  claim 1 , the cushioning effect, as a result of the embodiment of the invention, as a protective bumper and anti-roll device.