Patent ID: 7975978
Filing Date: 2011-07-12
Classification: A62B,B60N,B60R

Abstract:
1. A releasable mounting apparatus for securely retaining of a cylindrical tank in an inverted vertical position adjacent to a seatback assembly of an emergency vehicle comprising: A. a foot plate attached to a seatback assembly of an emergency vehicle; B. a top clamping assembly means attached with respect to the seatback assembly as a position above said foot plate to define a tank receiving zone therebetween which is adapted to receive a cylindrical tank positioned therewithin in an inverted orientation extending generally vertically, said top clamping assembly means being adapted to facilitate engaging and retaining a cylindrical tank positioned within said tank receiving zone, said tank receiving zone being defined below said top clamping assembly means and above said foot plate and extending generally vertically therebetween, said top clamping assembly means including: C. a releasing means operatively attached with respect to said top clamping member and being selectively operative to urge said top clamping member to move away from said lower clamping position and toward said upper releasing position to facilitate placement and removal of the cylindrical tank with respect to said tank receiving zone as desired.