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Is a snorkel mask patented?
Short answer: specific designs of a snorkel mask have been patented many times, but "a snorkel mask" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.
What our index shows
- 351 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “snorkel” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
- Among the 194 best keyword matches we examined, 70 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
- Most frequent assignees in those matches: QBAS CO LTD (12), QDS INJECTION MOLDING LLC (10), XIAO WENZI (8), CRESSI SUB SPA (7).
- Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): B63C (175), A62B (19), A63B (18), G02C (14).
Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.
14 real patent publications related to a snorkel mask
- Full Face Snorkel Mask Communication System US-2025289542-A1 2025 · SIBERT ELAINE RAE
The present invention relates to a full-face snorkel mask for underwater use with a communication system comprising a Wi-Fi antenna affixed to the breathing tube which is wired directly to a computer contained in a waterproof case…
View on Google Patents - Device for connecting a breathing tube to a snorkelling mask US-12441445-B2 2025 · CRESSI SUB SPA
A mask for the activity of surface snorkelling including a breathing tube, a rigid frame having a connection terminal for removably connecting the breathing tube, a transparent visor, a soft face shield applicable so as to be tigh…
View on Google Patents - Breathable mask for snorkeling and breathing tube thereof US-2024278887-A1 2024 · QBAS CO LTD
A breathable mask for snorkeling, including a body and a breathing tube connected with the body and including a tube body, is provided. The tube body has an upper end portion and a lower end portion opposite to the lower end porti…
View on Google Patents - Face mask for snorkelling or diving WO-2023169970-A1 2023 · DECATHLON SA
The present invention relates to a face mask for snorkelling or diving (10), the mask comprising a visor (20) and a flexible skirt (30), the flexible skirt (30) comprising a separating partition (40) delimiting an upper viewing ch…
View on Google Patents - Improved snorkel and diving mask system WO-2021181158-A3 2021 · XIAO WENZI
A diving mask (100,200,300,400) is disclosed comprising a faceplate (10,110,210) having a lateral partition (20,120,220) on an interior surface delineating an upper and lower section, the lower section comprising a region (5,105,2…
View on Google Patents - Diving mask having a built-in snorkel US-10793239-B2 2020 · DECATHLON SA
A diving mask includes a faceplate secured to a frame, a flexible skirt having a partition delimiting an upper viewing chamber from a lower breathing chamber, a snorkel having an inlet channel for inhaled air and at least one esca…
View on Google Patents - Snorkel and diving mask system US-2019118916-A1 2019 · XIAO WENZI
A snorkel and diving mask is disclosed comprising a faceplate having a lateral partition on an interior surface delineating an upper and lower section, the lower section comprising a region that extends away from the upper section…
View on Google Patents - Full face mask and snorkel US-10308332-B2 2019 · DATAFLY COMMERCE INC
A full face mask and snorkel can include a full face mask and a rigid snorkel attached to the side of the mask. The side location of the ridged snorkel avoids peripheral ducting of air around the full face mask. The full face mask…
View on Google Patents - Face mask for snorkeling having a perisope in the breathing tube WO-2018147823-A1 2018 · PLISKOVSKYI ROMAN VOLODYMYROVYCH
The invention relates to devices for swimming under water, namely, snorkeling, and can be used to observe underwater life in its natural environment. The device comprises a total face mask and a breathing tube attached to the mask…
View on Google Patents - Full face snorkeling mask having integral structure WO-2018027903-A1 2018 · GUANGZHOU SHUAIPU SPORT GOODS CO LTD
A full face snorkeling mask having an integral structure, comprising a headband 1, a lens 2, a mask 3, an outer frame 4 and a breathing tube 5. The lens 2 is sleeved together with the mask 3; the lens 2 and the mask 3 are fixed to…
View on Google Patents - Waterproof mask used for swimming, diving and snorkeling US-2018148146-A1 2018 · QBAS CO LTD
A waterproof mask is provided. The waterproof mask comprises at least one lens set and a leaning portion. The leaning portion defines a first portion and a second portion. The first portion connects and supports the at least one l…
View on Google Patents - Diving and snorkeling mask structure US-2017334531-A1 2017 · QBAS CO LTD
A diving and snorkeling mask structure including a full face mask, a frame, at least one lens, a joint, a respiratory tube and at least one securing belt is disclosed. The full face mask includes a first soft material region conne…
View on Google Patents - Arrangement for releasably fastening mask strap to breathing tube of snorkel US-2007272238-A1 2007 · QDS INJECTION MOLDING LLC
A flexible fastening device includes a male fastening unit including a hook member securely looped around a mask strap, and a stud, and a female fastening unit including a clip put on a breathing tube of a snorkel, and two opposit…
View on Google Patents - Device for releasably fastening mask strap to breathing tube of snorkel US-2007272237-A1 2007 · QDS INJECTION MOLDING LLC
A flexible fastening device in one embodiment includes a male fastening unit including a hook member securely looped around a mask strap, and a slotted stud having two side trigger members; and a female fastening unit including a …
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What this means for your idea
Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a snorkel mask been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Sports equipment patents tend to cover the grip, impact absorption, training feedback, and how gear is adjusted.
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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.