B63CLAUNCHING, HAULING-OUT, OR DRY-DOCKING OF VESSELSLIFE-SAVING IN WATEREQUIPMENT FOR DWELLING OR WORKING UNDER WATERMEANS FOR SALVAGING OR SEARCHING FOR UNDERWATER OBJECTS floating nets, floating slipways, or the like for recovering aircraft from the water B63B35/52 In this subclass, the indexing codes B63B2201/00 - B63B2241/00 are to be used for relevant technical information concerning particular or unusual use, materials, design, methods or means. In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. B63C1/00 B63C1/00Dry-docking of vessels or flying-boats storing of vessels on land otherwise than by dry-docking B63C15/00; mooring of vessels B63B21/00; hydraulic-engineering aspects E02B B63C1/02Floating docks externally attached cofferdams and the like B63B17/0018; ship transporters with adjustable draught B63B35/42 B63C1/04self docking B63C1/06Arrangements of pumping or filling equipment for raising or lowering docks B63C1/08Graving docks locks E02C1/00 B63C1/10Centring devices B63C1/12Docks adapted for special vessels, e.g. submarines B63C3/00Launching or hauling-out by landborne slipwaysSlipways ship-borne guides for handling lifeboats or the like B63B23/30; cranes winches, or the like B66; ship lifting for adapting to different water levels E02C B63C3/02by longitudinal movement of vessel B63C3/04by sideways movement of vessel B63C3/06by vertical movement of vessel, i.e. by crane B63C3/08Tracks on slipways B63C3/10using releasing devices B63C3/12using cradles vehicles in general for transporting boats or the like B60P B63C3/14using braking means B63C5/00Equipment usable both on slipways and in dry docks B63C5/02StagingsScaffoldingShores or struts B63C2005/022Shores or struts, e.g. individual oblique support elements for stabilizing hulls in dry-docks B63C2005/025Stagings, or scaffolding, i.e. constructions providing temporary working platforms on slipways, in building or repair docks, or inside hulls B63C2005/027Stages, platforms, or seats suspended adjacent ship hulls on cables, chains, or the like, e.g. boatswain's chairs B63C5/04Bilge or keel blocks B63C7/00Salvaging of disabled, stranded, or sunken vesselsSalvaging of vessel parts or furnishings, e.g. of safesSalvaging of other underwater objects means for searching for underwater objects B63C11/48 B63C7/003Righting capsized vessels, e.g. sailing vessels self-righting life boats, life rafts or the like B63C9/02 B63C7/006Emptying the contents of sunken, stranded, or disabled vessels, e.g. by engaging the vessel; Underwater collecting of buoyant contents, such as liquid, particulate or gaseous contents, escaping from sunken vessels, e.g. using funnels, or tents for recovery of escaping hydrocarbons Cleaning or keeping clear the surface of open water in general E02B15/00 B63C7/02in which the lifting is done by hauling B63C7/04using pontoons or the like B63C7/06in which lifting action is generated in or adjacent to vessels or objects B63C7/08using rigid floats B63C7/10using inflatable floats external to vessels or objects B63C7/12by bringing air or floating bodies or material into vessels or objects B63C2007/125using buoyant masses, e.g. foams, or a large plurality of small buoyant objects B63C7/14using freezing for closing holes or for strengthening the vessel or the like B63C7/16Apparatus engaging vessels or objects B63C7/006 takes precedence B63C7/18using nets B63C7/20using grabs cable grapnels with grabs B63C11/50 B63C7/22using electromagnets or suction devices B63C7/24Apparatus for passing chains or the like under vessels or objects B63C7/26Means for indicating the location of underwater objects, e.g. sunken vessels means for searching for underwater objects B63C11/48; buoys in general B63B22/00 B63C7/28Refloating stranded vessels B63C7/30Floatable safes safes in general E05G B63C9/00Life-saving in water life-saving in general A62B; arrangement or adaptation of signalling or lighting devices for ships, other waterborne vessels or for equipment for shipping B63B45/00; rescue equipment specially adapted for submarine personnel B63G8/40 B63C9/0005by means of alarm devices for persons falling into the water, e.g. by signalling, by controlling the propulsion or manoeuvring means of the boat alarms responsive to presence of persons in a body of water in general G08B21/08 B63C9/0011enabling persons in the water to control the propulsion or manoeuvring means of the boat B63C2009/0017characterised by making use of satellite radio beacon positioning systems, e.g. the Global Positioning System [GPS] B63C2009/0023Particular features common to inflatable life-saving equipment B63C2009/0029Inflation devices comprising automatic activation means, e.g. for puncturing gas-generating cartridges B63C2009/0035activated by deployment of inflatable life-saving equipment B63C2009/0041activated by presence of water B63C2009/0047using electric means B63C2009/0052by water pressure B63C2009/0058using means soluble in water, or weakening when wet B63C2009/0064Inflation devices using pyrotechnic means and comprising automatic activation B63C2009/007Inflation devices comprising manual activation means, e.g. for puncturing gas-generating cartridges B63C2009/0076Inflation devices making use of the Venturi-effect for enhancing the gas flow from the pressurized gas source by entraining ambient air, e.g. using eductor-jet pumps for decreasing inflation time B63C2009/0082Bladder restrictors, i.e. mechanical means, other than peripheral or circumferential means, for restricting expansion in inflated state of inflatable bladders or chambers, e.g. welded spots or lines, or internal braces for limiting thickness B63C2009/0088characterised by making use of shark deterrents, e.g. electric, acoustic, mechanical or chemical means for deterring sharks B63C2009/0094Equipment comprising means for providing users with victuals or drinks B63C9/01Air-sea rescue devices, i.e. equipment carried by, and capable of being dropped from, an aircraft inflatable vessels B63B7/00; inflatable buoys B63B22/22 B63C9/02Lifeboats, life-rafts or the like, specially adapted for life-saving floatable furniture B63C9/30; boats in general B63B; inflatable vessels B63B7/00; equipment for handling lifeboats or the like B63B23/00; rafts B63B35/58 B63C2009/023self-righting, i.e. returning into an upright position after upside down deployment, or capsizing B63C2009/026Covered lifeboats, or life-rafts comprising self-levelling compartments for occupants B63C9/03enclosed B63C2009/035Enclosed lifeboats, or the like B63C9/04Life-rafts B63C2009/042inflatable B63C2009/044covered B63C2009/046reversible, i.e. deployable in upright or upside down positions B63C2009/048Reversible open life-rafts B63C9/05Shark screens, e.g. buoyant means combined with means to surround or otherwise enclose the user B63C9/06 takes precedence B63C9/06Floatable closed containers with accommodation for one or more persons inside B63C9/01 takes precedence B63C9/065for one person B63C9/08Life-buoys, e.g. ringsLife-belts, jackets, suits, or the like non-sinkable swimsuits, drawers or trunks A41D7/001 ; equipment for swimming A63B, e.g. swimming aids other than life-buoys or life-belts A63B31/00, teaching frames for swimming, swimming boards A63B69/14 B63C9/081having compartments comprising elements which are filled with gas by deployment, e.g. sponge-like elements B63C9/082Annular or U-shaped life-buoys intended to be thrown to persons B63C2009/084for animals B63C2009/085comprising ballast means, e.g. solid ballast B63C9/087Body suits, i.e. substantially covering the user's body Immersion suits, i.e. substantially completely covering the userProfessional, industrial, or sporting protective garments A41D13/00 for aquatic activities, e.g. with buoyancy aids A41D13/012 diving suits B63C11/04, B63C11/10 B63C9/081 takes precedence B63C9/093using solid buoyant material B63C9/105having gas-filled compartments connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C29/00 B63C9/1055inflatable B63C9/11covering the torso, e.g. harnesses B63C9/081 takes precedence B63C9/115using solid buoyant material B63C9/125having gas-filled compartments connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C29/00 B63C9/1255inflatable B63C9/13attachable to body member, e.g. arm, neck, head or waist B63C9/081 takes precedence B63C2009/131specially adapted for being attachable to a single arm or wrist B63C2009/133specially adapted for being attachable to the user's head or neck, e.g. like a cap or collar B63C9/135using solid buoyant material B63C9/15having gas-filled compartments connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C29/00 B63C9/155inflatable B63C9/18Inflatable equipment characterised by the gas-generating or inflation device B63C9/19Arrangements for puncturing gas-generating cartridges B63C9/20characterised by signalling means, e.g. lights arrangement or adaptation of signalling or lighting devices for ships or other waterborne vessels B63B45/00 B63C9/21Boats, rafts, buoys or the like, characterised by signalling means, e.g. lights, reflectors B63C9/08 takes precedence Group B63C9/21 is no longer used for classification. Documents are in the process of being reorganised to B63B45/00 and subgroups, and to B63C9/20 B63C9/22Devices for holding or launching life-buoys, inflatable life-rafts, or other floatable life-saving equipment equipment for handling life-boats or the like B63B23/00 B63C9/23Containers for inflatable life-saving equipment B63C9/24Arrangements of inflating valves or of controls thereof connecting inflating valves to elastic bodies B60C29/00 B63C9/26Cast or life linesAttachments theretoContainers therefor; Rescue nets or the likeadaptations of aerial cableways to shipboard use B63B27/18; guns for line throwing F41F; line-carrying missiles F42B12/68 B63C2009/265Nets or sheet-like devices, e.g. for lifting persons on board or for facilitating climbing on board B63C9/28Adaptations of vessel parts or furnishings to life-saving purposes B63C9/30Floatable furniture B63C9/32Equipment adapted to use on ice B63C11/00Equipment for dwelling or working underwaterMeans for searching for underwater objects composition of chemical substances for use in breathing apparatus A62D9/00; swimming aids or equipment A63B31/00 - A63B35/00; submarines B63G8/00 B63C2011/005Underwater equipment specially adapted for use by animals, e.g. diving helmets for dogs B63C11/02Divers' equipment B63C2011/021Diving computers, i.e. portable computers specially adapted for divers, e.g. wrist worn, watertight electronic devices for detecting or calculating scuba diving parameters B63C2011/022for facilitating observation of objects in opaque liquids, e.g. in dirty, turbid or dark water B63C2011/023Accessories for diving arranged or for use outside the water B63C2011/024Tank racks, i.e. racks or mountings for storing breathing air tanks, e.g. onboard boats B63C2011/025Transporting units specially adapted for transporting diver's equipment, such as breathing air tanks, diving suits, or the like B63C2011/026Diving harnesses, or the like, e.g. for carrying breathing air tanks B63C2011/027Shells for diving equipment, i.e. substantially rigid housings or covers, e.g. streamlined shells diving computer with shells B63C2011/021, shells for containers for goods or personal belongings of the diver B63C11/02 B63C2011/028Devices for underwater towing of divers or divers' sleds B63C11/04Resilient suits B63C2011/043Dry suits; Equipment therefor B63C2011/046Wet suits, or diving vests; Equipment therefor B63C11/06with rigid helmet B63C11/08Control of air pressure within suit, e.g. for controlling buoyancy ; Buoyancy compensator vests, or the like B63C2011/085Buoyancy compensator vests B63C11/10Rigid suits B63C11/12Diving masks B63C2011/121comprising integrated optical signalling means or displays for data or images B63C2011/123comprising integrated headlights, spotlights, or the like B63C2011/125comprising nose-clips, i.e. pinching devices for closing the user's nose, other than rubber blisters integral with flexible mask elements B63C2011/126Diving masks comprising periscopes, mirrors, or the like; Periscopes, mirrors, or the like specially adapted for use with diving masks B63C2011/128Straps, or the like for fastening diving masks; Accessories therefor, e.g. buckles B63C11/14with forced air supply B63C11/16with air supply by suction from diver, e.g. snorkels B63C2011/165comprising two or more air ducts leading from the mouthpiece to the air inlet or outlet opening B63C11/18Air supply for diving masks B63C11/14, B63C11/16; respiratory apparatus in general A62B B63C2011/182comprising devices for discharge of exhalation air into ambient water, e.g. ducts to back of head B63C11/184Artificial gills B63C11/186Mouthpieces B63C2011/188comprising warning means for breathing gas run-out B63C11/20from water surface B63C11/202with forced air supply B63C11/14 takes precedence B63C11/205with air supply by suction from diver, e.g. snorkels B63C11/16 takes precedence B63C11/207with hoses connected to a float B63C11/22carried by diver B63C11/2209First-stage regulators B63C11/2245 takes precedence B63C2011/2218comprising hollow piston valves, i.e. regulator valves with hollow stems connecting valve seat end in high pressure chamber to low pressure chamber at piston end B63C11/2227Second-stage regulators B63C11/2245 takes precedence B63C11/2236Functionally interdependent first/second-stage regulators B63C11/2245 takes precedence B63C11/2245With provisions for connection to a buoyancy compensator B63C2011/2254comprising means for prevention of ice formation, e.g. means for heating breathing gas in first or second stage regulators B63C2011/2263using breathing gas stored in its liquid phase, e.g. cryogenic breathing gas B63C2011/2272Pumps specially adapted for filling breathing air into tanks for compressed air, e.g. manual pumps B63C2011/2281Devices for securing breathing gas tanks to diving harnesses, or back pieces of diving jackets, e.g. straps; Tensioning devices therefor B63C2011/229comprising fluid actuated tensioners, e.g. pneumatic jack tensioners for straps B63C11/24in closed circulation B63C11/26Communication means, e.g. means for signalling the presence of diverselectric communication in general H04 B63C11/28Heating, e.g. of divers' suits, of breathing air B63C11/30Ballast weights worn on user's body for exercising A63B21/065 B63C2011/303integral with, or directly attached to buoyancy compensator vests or to spiders of diver's backpacks combined therewith B63C2011/306Attachment means for quick release of ballast B63C11/32Decompression arrangementsExercise equipment B63C11/325chambers used for it B63C11/34Diving chambers with mechanical link, e.g. cable, to a base manipulators B25J; externally attached cofferdams and the like B63B17/0018; diving chambers without mechanical link to a base B63G8/00; caissons adapted to laying foundations E02D23/00 - E02D27/00 B63C11/36of closed type B63C11/38with entrance above water surface B63C11/40adapted to specific work B63C11/42with independent propulsion or direction control B63C11/44of open type, e.g. diving-bells B63C11/46Divers' sleds or like craft, i.e. craft on which man in diving-suit rides B63C11/48Means for searching for underwater objects means for indicating the location of sunken objects B63C7/26; locating by use of the reflection or reradiation of radio or other waves G01S ; mountings of acoustic transducers in underwater equipment G10K11/006 B63C11/49Floating structures with underwater viewing devices, e.g. with windows ; Arrangements on floating structures of underwater viewing devices, e.g. on boats arrangement of visual equipment on submarines B63G8/38 B63C11/50using grapnels B63C11/52Tools specially adapted for working underwater, not otherwise provided for B63C13/00Equipment forming part of or attachable to vessels facilitating transport over land amphibious craft, land vehicles convertible for use on water B60F; land vehicles for carrying boats B60P; hand carts for transporting boats B62B; harnesses attachable to vessels for personal carrying A45F B63C15/00Storing of vessels on land otherwise than by dry-docking