Snorkel Holder

Abstract

A diver's mask strap snorkel tube holder is disclosed. The snorkel tube holder includes at least one element, a passage with first and second passage openings, and a slot. These pieces combined together create a snorkel tube holder that provides a soft pad underneath the mask strap for the diver's comfort, prevents the diver's hair from being grabbed and pulled, holds the snorkel tube in the optimum position just forward of the diver's ear, quickly and easily attaches the snorkel to the mask, and stabilizes the snorkel tube. The diver's mask strap is threaded through the first passage opening and exits through the second passage opening. The slot is positioned at an acute angle relative to the second passage opening and releasably secures the snorkel tube to the diver's mask.

1 . A tensioning device holder comprising:
 A. a first element;   B. a second element;   C. a slot;   D. said first element is coupled to said second element such that a passage is formed between said first and second elements;   E. said passage further comprises a first passage opening and a second passage opening opposite said first passage opening; and   F. said slot is coupled to said second element such that said slot is not parallel to said passage.   
   
   
       2 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 1  wherein said slot is positioned at an acute angle relative to said second passage opening. 
   
   
       3 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 1  wherein said first element and said second element are comprised of a buoyant closed cell elastomer polymer. 
   
   
       4 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 3  wherein said closed cell elastomer polymer is covered with a fabric. 
   
   
       5 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 4  wherein said fabric is nylon. 
   
   
       6 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 1  wherein said passage receives a diver's face mask strap. 
   
   
       7 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 1  wherein said slot receives a snorkel tube such that said snorkel tube is releasably secured within said slot. 
   
   
       8 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 1  wherein said slot further comprises a first flap and a second flap such that said flaps are releasably coupled. 
   
   
       9 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 8  wherein said flaps of said slot are releasably coupled using a fastener selected from the group consisting of:
 A. a stitch;   B. a hook and loop type fastener;   C. a button; and   D. a snap.   
   
   
       10 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 1  wherein said first element and said second element are coupled using a fastener selected from the group consisting of:
 A. a stitch;   B. a hook and loop type fastener;   C. a button; and   D. a snap.   
   
   
       11 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 1  wherein said slot is at least as long as said first and second elements are wide such that said slot provides stabilization for a snorkel tube. 
   
   
       12 . A tensioning device holder comprising:
 A. an element, said element further comprising a passage;   B. said passage further comprising a first passage opening and a second passage opening opposite said first passage opening;   C. said element further comprising a slot such that said slot is not parallel to said passage.   
   
   
       13 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 12  wherein said slot is positioned at an acute angle relative to said second passage opening. 
   
   
       14 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 12  wherein said element is comprised of a buoyant closed cell elastomer polymer. 
   
   
       15 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 14  wherein said closed cell elastomer polymer is covered with a fabric. 
   
   
       16 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 15  wherein said fabric is nylon. 
   
   
       17 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 12  wherein said passage receives a diver's face mask strap. 
   
   
       18 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 12  wherein said slot receives a snorkel tube, such that said snorkel tube is releasably secured. 
   
   
       19 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 12  wherein said slot further comprises a first flap and a second flap such that said flaps are releasably coupled. 
   
   
       20 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 19  wherein said flaps of said slot are releasably coupled using a fastener selected from the group consisting of:
 A. a stitch;   B. a hook and loop type fastener;   C. a button; and   D. a snap.   
   
   
       21 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 12  wherein said slot is at least as long as said first and second elements are wide such that said slot provides stabilization for a snorkel tube. 
   
   
       22 . A tensioning device holder comprising:
 A. an element, said element further comprising a passage;   B. said passage further comprising a first passage opening and a second passage opening opposite said first passage opening;   C. said element further comprising a slot with a first end and a second end such that said slot has a length from said first end to said second end that is at least one inch.   
   
   
       23 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 22  wherein said slot is positioned at an acute angle relative to said second passage opening. 
   
   
       24 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 22  wherein said passage receives a diver's face mask strap. 
   
   
       25 . The tensioning device holder of  claim 22  wherein said slot receives a snorkel tube, such that said snorkel tube is releasably secured.