US4606521A
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Cylinder holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-10-06
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Granted: 1986-08-19
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Expires: 2003-10-06
Abstract
Abstract The invention comprises a holder for a compressed gas cylinder which allows the cylinder to be secured to the side railing of an emergency stretcher or cot. A curvature lip is positioned over the railing and allows the holder and cylinder assembly to rotate freely when the railing is lowered.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary R. Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:34
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62B; A62B9/00; A62B9/04; F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/041; F16M11/06; F16M11/10; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/022; F17; F17C; F17C13/00; F17C13/08; F17C13/084; F17C2201/00; F17C2201/01; F17C2201/0104; F17C2201/0109; F17C2201/03; F17C2201/035; F17C2201/05; F17C2201/058; F17C2205/00; F17C2205/01; F17C2205/0103; F17C2205/0115; F17C2221/00; F17C2221/01; F17C2221/011; F17C2270/00; F17C2270/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344; Y10T24/3444
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A holder for a compressed gas cylinder, comprising: a curvate section for receiving the cylinder, providing an open portion therefore; a bracket section integrally connected to said curvate setion and having a curvate retaining lip; means for securing said cylinder in said curvate section; and wherein said retaining lip is adapted to be pivotally disposed over the railing of a stretcher allowing said holder to rotate thereby and said means for securement comprises: a retention bracket attached to a bottom of said holder and having an extended portion which includes a notch for receiving said cylinder; a pair of elastomeric cushions disposed in said holder along either side of said retention bracket; a plurality of slots in said curvate and said bracket sections; and a plurality of straps received by said slots and passing over said open portion of said curvate section; wherein said straps are adapted to contact said cylinder and apply downward pressure thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A holder for a compressed gas cylinder, comprising: a curvate section for receiving the cylinder, providing an open portion therefore; a bracket section integrally connected to said curvate setion and having a curvate retaining lip; means for securing said cylinder in said curvate section; and wherein said retaining lip is adapted to be pivotally disposed over the railing of a stretcher allowing said holder to rotate thereby and said means for securement comprises: a retention bracket attached to a bottom of said holder and having an extended portion which includes a notch for receiving said cylinder; a pair of elastomeric cushions disposed in said holder along either side of said retention bracket; a plurality of slots in said curvate and said bracket sections; and a plurality of straps received by said slots and passing over said open portion of said curvate section; wherein said straps are adapted to contact said cylinder and apply downward pressure thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A holder according to claim 1, wherein said curvate section has a lip to facilitate insertion of said cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A holder according to claim 2, wherein said straps have hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A holder according to claim 3, wherein said holder is constructed of reinforced plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A holder according to claim 4, wherein said means for securement of said cylinder further includes a cut out positioned above a slot in said curvate section and flush with said lip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A holder according to claim 2, wherein said straps utilizes a buckle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A holder according to claim 6, wherein said holder includes a strap for removable securement of said holder to a second stretcher rail, preventing pivotal rotation about said first rail thereby.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
A holder according to claim 1, wherein said holder includes a retention clip to prevent disengagement of said holder from said railing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A holder according to claim 8, wherein said straps utilize spring latches.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A holder according to claim 3, wherein said holder is constructed of aluminum.
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