Patent ID: 7628217
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: A62C

Abstract:
1. A fire suppression apparatus comprising: (a) a container comprising: a hollow base having a bottom, an upstanding surrounding wall, and a top opening; and a cover having a top, a depending surrounding wall, and a bottom opening; said cover being supported on said base in registration with the top opening thereof to define an enclosed hollow chamber in said container, and said cover being freely openable; wherein said cover rests directly on said base and is freely removable from the base to open the container, and further comprising a handle on said cover for facilitating rapid removal of said cover from said base; and (b) a fire extinguisher disposed in the hollow chamber in said container and having a grip or handle on an upper portion thereof; wherein the upstanding surrounding wall of said base has a height such that said upstanding wall ends below the grip or handle of said fire extinguisher.