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US3761968A
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Oxygen bottle carrier particularly for stretchers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-17
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-07-17
Abstract
Abstract An oxygen bottle carrier, particularly for ambulance stretchers, is adapted to be mounted on the framework of the stretcher beneath the head by adjustable brackets, the adjustability of the brackets facilitating use of the bottle carrier with different sized stretchers. The bottle is inserted and replaced through an open end of the cradle structure of the carrier, and a trigger controlled latch normally prevents removal of the bottle, while permitting protrusion of the bottle neck and associated gauges and regulators. The carrier, including a bottle carried therein, lies substantially within the boundaries of the stretcher in unused space beneath the head, thus being out of the way while still readily accessible.
Inventors
- 👤 H Besler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 05:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G1/00; A61G1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
235 words
A bottle carrier attachment for a conveyance having a generally U-shaped structural portion, said attachment comprising a cradle structure having a closed end and an open end such that a bottle can be inserted and removed through said open end, bracket means coupled to said cradle structure for connecting said cradle structure to said U-shaped structural portion such that the cradle structure spans said U-shaped portion but lies outside and closely adjacent the plane thereof, bottle latch means adjacent said open end of the cradle for normally preventing withdrawal of a bottle therein, and selectively actuatable means for moving said latch to a bottle releasing position to permit complete removal of a bottle from the cradle through said open end, wherein said bracket means includes two first bracket members aligned with each other at opposite ends of said cradle and two second bracket members extending traversely from said cradle and transversely relative to said first bracket members, said second bracket members including outer end portions adapted to substantially encompass and couple with the bottom leg of said U-shaped portion, and said first bracket members having their outer ends notched inwardly to partially receive the side legs of said U-shaped portion such that the two first bracket members can be wedged between said side legs to provide support for said cradle while support is also provided by said two second brackets coupled with said bottom leg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
235 words
A bottle carrier attachment for a conveyance having a generally U-shaped structural portion, said attachment comprising a cradle structure having a closed end and an open end such that a bottle can be inserted and removed through said open end, bracket means coupled to said cradle structure for connecting said cradle structure to said U-shaped structural portion such that the cradle structure spans said U-shaped portion but lies outside and closely adjacent the plane thereof, bottle latch means adjacent said open end of the cradle for normally preventing withdrawal of a bottle therein, and selectively actuatable means for moving said latch to a bottle releasing position to permit complete removal of a bottle from the cradle through said open end, wherein said bracket means includes two first bracket members aligned with each other at opposite ends of said cradle and two second bracket members extending traversely from said cradle and transversely relative to said first bracket members, said second bracket members including outer end portions adapted to substantially encompass and couple with the bottom leg of said U-shaped portion, and said first bracket members having their outer ends notched inwardly to partially receive the side legs of said U-shaped portion such that the two first bracket members can be wedged between said side legs to provide support for said cradle while support is also provided by said two second brackets coupled with said bottom leg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bracket means are adapted to span said U-shaped portion and lie substantially in the plane thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said bracket means are adjustable relatiVe to said cradle so as to span areas of different dimensions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one of said first bracket members is adjustably coupled to said cradle structure for longitudinal adjustment relative thereto and relative to the other first bracket member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said two second bracket members are adjustably coupled to said cradle structure for adjustment transversely relative thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
178 words
A bottle carrier attachment for a conveyance having a generally U-shaped structural portion, said attachment comprising a cradle structure having a closed end and an open end such that a bottle can be inserted and removed through said open end, bracket means coupled to said cradle structure for connecting said cradle structure to said U-shaped structural portion such that the cradle structure spans said U-shaped portion but lies outside and closely adjacent the plane thereof, bottle latch means adjacent said open end of the cradle for normally preventing withdrawal of a bottle therein, and selectively actuatable means for moving said latch to a bottle releasing position to permit complete removal of a bottle from the cradle through said open end, said bottle latch means comprising a movable latch member coupled to said cradle structure adjacent said open end and movable between a first position in which it restricts the open end to prevent removal of a bottle and a second position in which it clears said open end to permit ready removal or insertion of a bottle therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
178 words
A bottle carrier attachment for a conveyance having a generally U-shaped structural portion, said attachment comprising a cradle structure having a closed end and an open end such that a bottle can be inserted and removed through said open end, bracket means coupled to said cradle structure for connecting said cradle structure to said U-shaped structural portion such that the cradle structure spans said U-shaped portion but lies outside and closely adjacent the plane thereof, bottle latch means adjacent said open end of the cradle for normally preventing withdrawal of a bottle therein, and selectively actuatable means for moving said latch to a bottle releasing position to permit complete removal of a bottle from the cradle through said open end, said bottle latch means comprising a movable latch member coupled to said cradle structure adjacent said open end and movable between a first position in which it restricts the open end to prevent removal of a bottle and a second position in which it clears said open end to permit ready removal or insertion of a bottle therethrough.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said latch member is pivotally coupled to said cradle structure and includes spring means biasing the latch member to said first position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said selectively actuatable means comprises a trigger member pivotally coupled to said cradle structure and coupled also to said latch member such that actuation of the trigger member moves said latch member to said second position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 8 wherein said trigger member is located adjacent said open end of the cradle structure and includes a graspable trigger portion protruding longitudinally therefrom for ready accessibility.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
219 words
In combination, an ambulance stretcher for use in conveying injured patients, and an oxygen bottle carrier coupled thereto; said stretcher comprising a tubular frame of generally U-shaped configuration at one end for carrying a patient supporting surface, the plane of the U-shaped configuration being substantially horizontal; said bottle carrier comprising a cradle structure having an open end and a closed end, bracket means coupled to said cradle structure and to said U-shaped framework and spanning the area defined by said U-shaped framework at said one end for supporting said cradle structure below but closely adjacent the plane of said U-shaped framework, said bracket means lying substantially in the plane of said U-shaped framework but below the plane of said patient supporting surface, and selectively actuatable bottle latch means adjacent said open end for normally preventing withdrawal of a bottle therefrom and movable to a bottle releasing position to permit complete removal of a bottle from the cradle through said open end, said bottle latch means comprising a movable latch member coupled to said cradle structure adjacent said open end and movable between a first position in which it restricts the open end to prevent removal of a bottle and a second position in which it clears said open end to permit ready removal or insertion of a bottle therethrough.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
219 words
In combination, an ambulance stretcher for use in conveying injured patients, and an oxygen bottle carrier coupled thereto; said stretcher comprising a tubular frame of generally U-shaped configuration at one end for carrying a patient supporting surface, the plane of the U-shaped configuration being substantially horizontal; said bottle carrier comprising a cradle structure having an open end and a closed end, bracket means coupled to said cradle structure and to said U-shaped framework and spanning the area defined by said U-shaped framework at said one end for supporting said cradle structure below but closely adjacent the plane of said U-shaped framework, said bracket means lying substantially in the plane of said U-shaped framework but below the plane of said patient supporting surface, and selectively actuatable bottle latch means adjacent said open end for normally preventing withdrawal of a bottle therefrom and movable to a bottle releasing position to permit complete removal of a bottle from the cradle through said open end, said bottle latch means comprising a movable latch member coupled to said cradle structure adjacent said open end and movable between a first position in which it restricts the open end to prevent removal of a bottle and a second position in which it clears said open end to permit ready removal or insertion of a bottle therethrough.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein said movable latch member of said bottle latch means permits the bottle neck to protrude from said open end.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |