Patent ID: 12005278

Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and apparatus for use with common portable hose-equipped fire extinguishers that make the fire extinguishers usable and operable by persons having limited physical abilities. Embodiments of the apparatus include two aspects: a rigid lever lever, which may be provided in the shape of an “L”, and an adjustable harness with ring. The ring and lever with adjusting harness (RALAH) is intended to be installed on portable hose-equipped fire extinguishers. Embodiments of the invention include at least one harness strap attached to the fire extinguisher that may be released using a ring, and then wrapped over the head or shoulder of a user to support the fire extinguisher; a rigid (sometimes L-shaped) lever attached to both the handle and hose of the fire extinguisher; and at least one ring attached to the fire extinguisher hose that enables a person having limited physical abilities to manipulate the hose and discharge the contents of the extinguisher.