Snorkeling Device

Abstract

A snorkeling device for breathing underwater at various depths. The snorkeling device includes a mouthpiece and an elongated hose having a first end and a second end, wherein an internal spring is disposed therein to allow for the hose to expand or contract, depending on the desired depth of the user. The device further includes a floatation member having an opening so as to receive the hose therethough. In operation, the flotation member allows the second end of the hose to remain above the water. The second end of the hose includes a splash guard that prevents water from entering the hose. The device further includes a divider extending through the length of the hose and a valve disposed in the mouthpiece, wherein fresh air travels down one side of the hose and expelled air travels up and out of the other side of the hose.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A snorkeling device, comprising:
 a hose having a first end and a second end;   a tubular mouthpiece having a first end and a second end, wherein said second end is connected to said first end of said hose and said second end is adapted for a user to place his or her mouth thereon;   a floatation member removably attached to said hose, wherein said floatation member comprises an opening through which said hose is inserted;   a spring positioned within said hose and movable between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration so as to allow a length of said hose to be adjusted;   a divider extends vertically in said hose and is disposed at a 90 degree angle into said mouthpiece, wherein said divider separates said hose and a portion of said mouthpiece into a pair of sides.   
     
     
         2 ) The snorkeling device of  claim 1 , wherein said hose comprises a plurality of ridges adapted to secure said spring to an interior of said hose. 
     
     
         3 ) The snorkeling device of  claim 1 , wherein said mouthpiece comprises a valve adapted to control the flow of air in said mouthpiece. 
     
     
         4 ) The snorkeling device of  claim 3 , wherein said valve comprises a wall extending perpendicularly from said divider, wherein said wall includes a first aperture and a second aperture disposed on either side of said divider adapted to allow fresh air and expelled air to enter and exit said mouthpiece, respectively. 
     
     
         5 ) The snorkeling device of  claim 4 , further comprising a first baffle and second baffle adapted to open and close, wherein said first baffle pivotally covers said first aperture and said second baffle pivotally covers said second aperture. 
     
     
         6 ) The snorkeling device of  claim 1 , further comprising a splash guard attached to said second end of said hose adapted to prevent water from entering said hose. 
     
     
         7 ) The snorkeling device of  claim 1 , wherein said flotation member is shaped as a body board adapted to be detached from said hose and used as a body board.