US3598117A
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Apparatus for mounting respirator equipment
Assignee: SOUTH COAST SURGICAL SUPPLY
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Filing: 1970-01-12
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Granted: 1971-08-10
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Expires: 1990-01-12
Abstract
Abstract A frame is provided which comprises a base plate, a bin suitable for receiving an oxygen cylinder, a shock-mounted support plate for a medical respirator unit, a carrying arm, and detachable flexible straps for retaining each the oxygen cylinder and the respirator unit on the frame but enabling the quick and efficient removal therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Cearly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:31
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M16/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
Apparatus for mounting a medical respirator unit and a cylinder containing gas under pressure, in a manner such that said respirator unit and gas supply can be readily transported to a victim located in a remote region, comprising: means for mounting said gas cylinder including a base plate, means in said base plate for receipt of a first flexible strap, and a flexible strap fitting over said cylinder, said flexible strap being readily detachable by an assistant using a single hand, for ready removal of said cylinder from its mounting; means for shock mounting said respirator unit, including a support plate operably connected to said base plate and oriented parallel thereto, shock-absorbing material underlying said support plate, means in said support plate for receipt of a second flexible strap, and a flexible strap detachably secured to said means and overlying said respirator unit in such a manner that said strap may be readily released by an assistant using a single hand, for quick and easy removal of the respirator unit; and, a carrying arm on said apparatus, operably connected to each said base plate and said support plate, said arm being of sufficient size to enable the assistant to carry said apparatus with a single hand, thereby leaving his other hand free for other operations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
Apparatus for mounting a medical respirator unit and a cylinder containing gas under pressure, in a manner such that said respirator unit and gas supply can be readily transported to a victim located in a remote region, comprising: means for mounting said gas cylinder including a base plate, means in said base plate for receipt of a first flexible strap, and a flexible strap fitting over said cylinder, said flexible strap being readily detachable by an assistant using a single hand, for ready removal of said cylinder from its mounting; means for shock mounting said respirator unit, including a support plate operably connected to said base plate and oriented parallel thereto, shock-absorbing material underlying said support plate, means in said support plate for receipt of a second flexible strap, and a flexible strap detachably secured to said means and overlying said respirator unit in such a manner that said strap may be readily released by an assistant using a single hand, for quick and easy removal of the respirator unit; and, a carrying arm on said apparatus, operably connected to each said base plate and said support plate, said arm being of sufficient size to enable the assistant to carry said apparatus with a single hand, thereby leaving his other hand free for other operations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said apparatus includes a bin defined by a top wall, said base plate forming a bottom wall, and two sidewalls, open at each end, in which said cylinder is detachably mounted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said base plate includes a retaining wall mounted across the front of said bin, spaced from the front of said bin, for preventing said cylinder from sliding off said base plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said apparatus includes a second bin of similar construction, said second bin being suitable for receipt of auxiliary equipment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1, wherein said base plate is joined to an upper plate oriented parallel to said base plate, by at least two upstanding plates generally perpendicular to said base plate, said support plate and said carrying arm being fixedly mounted on said upper plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 5, wherein said support plate is mounted just above said upper plate and generally parallel thereto, the space between said upper plate and said support plate being substantially completely occupied by shock-absorbing material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
215 words
Apparatus for assisting a victim in need of respiratory aid in a remote locality, comprising: a frame which includes a base plate, first loop means in said base plate for receiving a flexible strap, an upper plate affixed to said base plate, oriented parallel to said base plate but spaced therefrom, means joining said upper plate to said base plate and retaining said plates in fixed, spaced-apart relationship, a support plate mounted above said upper plate and oriented parallel thereto, means joining said support plate to said upper plate, second loop means in said support plate for receiving a flexible strap, and a carrying arm mounted in said upper plate; a cylinder containing gas under pressure mounted on said base plate beneath said upper plate, said cylinder being detachably retained on said base plate by at least one flexible strap retained through said first loop means; and, a medical respirator unit mounted on said support plate, said unit being detachably retained thereon by at least one flexible strap retained through said second loop means, all whereby an assistant using a single hand may carry said apparatus by said carrying arm to a remote location, and readily detach each said cylinder and said respirator unit from said frame also by the use of a single hand.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
215 words
Apparatus for assisting a victim in need of respiratory aid in a remote locality, comprising: a frame which includes a base plate, first loop means in said base plate for receiving a flexible strap, an upper plate affixed to said base plate, oriented parallel to said base plate but spaced therefrom, means joining said upper plate to said base plate and retaining said plates in fixed, spaced-apart relationship, a support plate mounted above said upper plate and oriented parallel thereto, means joining said support plate to said upper plate, second loop means in said support plate for receiving a flexible strap, and a carrying arm mounted in said upper plate; a cylinder containing gas under pressure mounted on said base plate beneath said upper plate, said cylinder being detachably retained on said base plate by at least one flexible strap retained through said first loop means; and, a medical respirator unit mounted on said support plate, said unit being detachably retained thereon by at least one flexible strap retained through said second loop means, all whereby an assistant using a single hand may carry said apparatus by said carrying arm to a remote location, and readily detach each said cylinder and said respirator unit from said frame also by the use of a single hand.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 7, wherein the space between said upper plate and said support plate is substantially filled with a shock-absorbing material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-09 | 1975-02-08 | 1975-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-09 | 1979-02-08 | 1979-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-09 | 1983-02-08 | 1983-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |