Weight release system for underwater divers

Abstract

A weight release system for selectively releasing weights from an underwater diver. The weight release system includes at least one pocket attached to a buoyancy control device or a weight belt. The pocket includes an interior portion for retaining weights. A zipper is located on the pocket. The zipper is positioned on a bottom portion of the pocket. A cord runs from the zipper to a handle. Pulling the handle opens the zipper, causing the weights retained in the pocket to fall from the pocket.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver, said weight release system comprising: 
 a pocket having an interior section for retaining a weight;    a zipper located on said pocket, said zipper positioned on a bottom portion of said pocket;    a cord having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to said zipper; and    a handle attached to the second end;    whereby an application of pulling force to said handle causes said zipper to open, thereby creating an opening in said pocket and releasing the weight retained in said pocket by gravity from said pocket.    
     
     
         2 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  further comprising a grommet for guiding the cord, said grommet enabling the application of pulling force on the handle to direct an appropriately directed force onto said zipper to move said zipper to an opened position.  
     
     
         3 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 2  wherein said grommet is attached to a bottom portion of said pocket.  
     
     
         4 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 2  wherein said grommet is attached to a piece of equipment worn by the diver.  
     
     
         5 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said cord is a nylon cable.  
     
     
         6 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  further comprising a second pocket for retaining a weight, said second pocket having: 
 a second zipper located on said second pocket, said second zipper positioned on a bottom portion of said second pocket;  
 a second cord having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to said second zipper; and  
 a second handle attached to the second end;  
 whereby an application of pulling force to said second handle causes said second zipper to open, thereby creating an opening in said second pocket and releasing the weight retained in said second pocket by gravity from said second pocket.  
 
     
     
         7 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 6  wherein said second handle is integrated into said first handle to form an integrated handle, whereby application of force to the integrated handle causing said first and second zippers to open, thereby releasing any weights held in said first and second pockets.  
     
     
         8 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said handle is a loop.  
     
     
         9 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said handle is a T-handle.  
     
     
         10 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from a scuba diver of  claim 1  wherein said handle is detachably secured to said pocket.  
     
     
         11 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said pocket is attached to a buoyancy control device (BCD).  
     
     
         12 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said pocket is attached to a weight belt.  
     
     
         13 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said pocket is attached to a weight harness.  
     
     
         14 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said zipper opens from a rear side of said pocket to a front side of said pocket.  
     
     
         15 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  wherein said zipper opens from a front side of said pocket to a rear side of said pocket  
     
     
         16 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 1  further comprising a closeable opening located on said pocket for inserting a weight within the interior section of said pocket.  
     
     
         17 . A weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver, said weight release system comprising: 
 a pocket having an interior section for retaining a weight, said pocket having an opening;    a flap covering the opening, said flap preventing the weight from falling out of the interior section of said pocket;    a zipper attached to said flap and said pocket;    a cord having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to said zipper; and    a handle attached to the second end;    whereby an application of pulling force to said handle causes said flap to fall free and revealing the opening, thereby allowing the weight retained in said pocket to fall out through the opening.    
     
     
         18 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 17  further comprising a closeable opening located on said pocket for inserting a weight within the interior section of said pocket.  
     
     
         19 . The weight release system for releasing a weight from an underwater diver of  claim 17  further comprising a grommet for guiding the cord, said grommet enabling the application of pulling force on the handle to direct an appropriately directed force onto said zipper to move said zipper to an opened position.  
     
     
         20 . A weight release system attached to a buoyancy control device (BCD) for releasing a weight from an underwater diver, said weight release system comprising: 
 a first pocket having an interior section for retaining a weight, said first pocket attached to the BCD said first pocket having: 
 a first zipper located on said first pocket, said first zipper positioned on a bottom portion of said first pocket;  
 a first cord having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to said first zipper; and  
 a first handle attached to the second end;  
 a first grommet attached to said first pocket for guiding the first cord, said first grommet enabling the application of pulling force on said first handle to direct an appropriately directed force onto said first zipper to move said first zipper to an opened position;  
 whereby an application of pulling force to said first handle causes said first zipper to open, thereby creating a first opening in said first pocket and releasing the weight retained in said first pocket by gravity from said first pocket; and  
   a second pocket having an interior section for retaining a weight, said second pocket attached to the BCD and having: 
 a second zipper located on said second pocket, said second zipper positioned on a bottom portion of said second pocket;  
 a second cord having a first end and a second end, said first end attached to said second zipper;  
 a second handle attached to the second end; and  
 a second grommet attached to said second pocket for guiding the cord, said second grommet enabling the application of pulling force on the handle to direct an appropriately directed force onto said second zipper to move said second zipper to an opened position;  
 whereby an application of pulling force to said second handle causes said second zipper to open, thereby creating a second opening in said second pocket and releasing the weight retained in said second pocket by gravity from said second pocket.