Patent ID: 6830226
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: A62B,A62C

Abstract:
A quick release supporting apparatus for a canister for releasable mounting to a medical patient transporter having a rigid support member, said apparatus comprising:a mounting bracket and a mounting means for mounting said mounting bracket to said rigid support member so that said mounting bracket is mountable by said mounting means to said rigid support member, said mounting bracket mountable to a rigid, canister retaining frame, said retaining frame defining a rigid cavity having an opening for receiving a gas canister substantially completely into said cavity, a portion of said retaining frame providing a means for carrying of said retaining frame by a user when the canister is mounted in said cavity, wherein said frame includes at least one collar, and a corresponding at least one aperture defined by said at least one collar, said at least one aperture being co-axial with a longitudinal axis of the canister when the canister is mounted journalled in said at least one collar.