US PATENT SUBCLASS 405 / 193
.~ With pressure equalization


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405 /   HD   HYDRAULIC AND EARTH ENGINEERING

185  DF  DIVING {6}
193.~ With pressure equalization


DEFINITION

Classification: 405/193

With pressure equalization:

(under subclass 185) Method or apparatus wherein the means with which personnel may carry on the underwater operation comprises an enclosure confining a gaseous environment which is maintained at a pressure equal to or greater than the surrounding water pressure to prevent ingress of water

through an opening.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

8+, for pressurized pneumatic caissons which have a portion extending above the surface of the body of water within which it is located, which portion allows access to the interior of the caisson.