US3780972A
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Mounting apparatus for gas containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-22
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A mounting apparatus is disclosed for mounting oxygen filled gas containers used in conjunction with breathing apparatus during rescue operations. A base piece includes retaining members for positioning and retaining the gas container in the longitudinal axis. A pair of selectively actuated clamping arms extend from the base piece for positioning and retaining the gas container in the remaining two axes. A manually operated lever mechanism engages each of the clamping arms and locks the clamping arms about the gas container in a first position. In a second position, the manual lever mechanism releases the pair of clamping arms to permit the gas container to be withdrawn from the mounting apparatus. Supporting apparatus is also disclosed for supporting and storing the gas container in either a vertical or a horizontal position. The support apparatus includes quick release locking mechanisms operating in conjunction with pivotable support apparatus to permit quick access to the mounted gas containers.
Inventors
- 👤 J Brodersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:25
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C13/00; A62C13/76; A62C13/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A mounting mechanism for mounting pressurized gas containers used in conjunction with breathing apparatus, said mechanism comprising: a. a base member oriented along the longitudinal axis of the gas container; b. retaining means secured to said base member for constraining axial movement of the gas container in the longitudinal axis, said retaining means being rigidly affixed to said base member; c. clamp means resiliently secured to said base member for restraining movement of the gas container in the remaining two axes, said clamp means including a pair of arcuately shaped clamp arms; and d. a positionable lever, pivotally mounted to said base member, engaging with said clamp means in a first position to prevent displacement of said clamp means away from the gas container and disengaging from said clamp means in a second position to permit displacement of said clamp means; whereby, the gas container is locked within said base member when said lever is in said first position and the gas container is removable from said base member when said lever is in said second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A mounting mechanism for mounting pressurized gas containers used in conjunction with breathing apparatus, said mechanism comprising: a. a base member oriented along the longitudinal axis of the gas container; b. retaining means secured to said base member for constraining axial movement of the gas container in the longitudinal axis, said retaining means being rigidly affixed to said base member; c. clamp means resiliently secured to said base member for restraining movement of the gas container in the remaining two axes, said clamp means including a pair of arcuately shaped clamp arms; and d. a positionable lever, pivotally mounted to said base member, engaging with said clamp means in a first position to prevent displacement of said clamp means away from the gas container and disengaging from said clamp means in a second position to permit displacement of said clamp means; whereby, the gas container is locked within said base member when said lever is in said first position and the gas container is removable from said base member when said lever is in said second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base member comprises a U-shaped channel having a base and extending sides with the edges of said sides contacting the periphery of the gas container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1 wherein said retaining means includes at least one arm extending from each end of said base member for engaging each end of the gas container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1 wherein each one of said pair of clamp arms includes a free end and a fixed end, said fixed end being secured to said base member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 4 wherein a resilient mounting is disposed intermediate said fixed end and said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
193 words
A mounting mechanism for mounting pressurized gas containers used in conjunction with breathing apparatus, said mechanism comprising: a. A base member oriented along the longitudinal axis of the gas container; b. Retaining means secured to said base member for constraining axial movement of the gas container in the longitudinal axis, said retaining means being rigidly affixed to said base member; c. clamp means resiliently secured to said base member for restraining movement of the gas container in the remaining two axes, said clamp means includes a pair of arcuately shaped clamp arms; and d. a U-shaped lever having a pair of legs extending from a base piece, said base piece being rotatably mounted on said base member said lever engaging with said clamp means in a first position to prevent displacement of said clamp means away from the gas container and disengaging from said clamp means in a second position to permit displacement of said clamp means; whereby, the gas container is locked within said base member when said lever is in said first position and the gas container is removable from sAid base member when said lever is in said second position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
193 words
A mounting mechanism for mounting pressurized gas containers used in conjunction with breathing apparatus, said mechanism comprising: a. A base member oriented along the longitudinal axis of the gas container; b. Retaining means secured to said base member for constraining axial movement of the gas container in the longitudinal axis, said retaining means being rigidly affixed to said base member; c. clamp means resiliently secured to said base member for restraining movement of the gas container in the remaining two axes, said clamp means includes a pair of arcuately shaped clamp arms; and d. a U-shaped lever having a pair of legs extending from a base piece, said base piece being rotatably mounted on said base member said lever engaging with said clamp means in a first position to prevent displacement of said clamp means away from the gas container and disengaging from said clamp means in a second position to permit displacement of said clamp means; whereby, the gas container is locked within said base member when said lever is in said first position and the gas container is removable from sAid base member when said lever is in said second position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
56 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 6 including an end piece secured to each of said legs, each said end piece slidably engaging one of said pair of clamp arms and urging said pair of clamp arms toward the gas container as said U-shaped lever is rotated from said second position to said first position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 7 including limit means for constraining the amount of rotation of said U-shaped lever.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 8 including biasing means for urging said U-shaped lever to said second position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The mechanism as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lever comprises a U-shaped lever having a pair of legs extending from a base piece, said base piece being rotatably mounted to said base member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |