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Scuba tank holder and carrier
Assignee: WEEKS JONATHAN N
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Filing: 1987-10-02
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Granted: 1988-07-05
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Expires: 2007-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A tank mount and carrier comprises a holder in the form of a cradle for receiving the tank and having outward extending legs for stable support of the tank, a band at each end of the cradle extends around the tank to attach it to the mount, with a pair of flexible straps extending along each side and for coming together above the tank for attachment and for forming a handle for carrying the tank.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank G. Tecca
- 👤 Jonathan N. Weeks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:30
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17C; F17C13/00; F17C13/08; F17C13/084; B; B63; B63C; B63C11/00; B63C11/02; B63C11/18; B63C11/22; F17C2201/00; F17C2201/01; F17C2201/0104; F17C2201/0109; F17C2201/0119; F17C2201/05; F17C2201/058; F17C2205/00; F17C2205/01; F17C2205/0103; F17C2205/0107; F17C2205/0153; F17C2205/0157; F17C2205/0165; F17C2205/018; F17C2270/00; F17C2270/07; F17C2270/0781
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A holder and carrier for a SCUBA tank and the like, comprising: an elongated curved base member for extending along longitudinally of a cylindrical tank and having a curvature for partially encircling a side of said cylindrical tank; a foot at each end of said base member, each foot extending outward beyond said base and having a width exceeding that of the cylindrical tank to be carried; a pair of tank securing straps, one at each end of said base for extending around and securing said base to a tank; and a pair of carrying straps, one at each side of said base and extending between and connected to the ends thereof and having a length for extending together above a tank for simultaneous grasping in one hand.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A holder and carrier for a SCUBA tank and the like, comprising: an elongated curved base member for extending along longitudinally of a cylindrical tank and having a curvature for partially encircling a side of said cylindrical tank; a foot at each end of said base member, each foot extending outward beyond said base and having a width exceeding that of the cylindrical tank to be carried; a pair of tank securing straps, one at each end of said base for extending around and securing said base to a tank; and a pair of carrying straps, one at each side of said base and extending between and connected to the ends thereof and having a length for extending together above a tank for simultaneous grasping in one hand.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 1 wherein: said base includes a plurality of parallel slots at each end thereof for receiving said tank straps and said carrying straps.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 1 wherein: said base includes a plurality of drain slots extending longitudinally therein between said ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 1 wherein: said carrying straps comprises a unitary web strap extending through slots at the ends of said base and connected together at the ends to form said carrying straps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 1 wherein: said base and said feet are a unitary structure molded of a durable plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 1 wherein: said base and said feet are a unitary structure formed of a durable metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 2 wherein: said slots are formed in pairs with an outermost pair for said carrying strap, an intermediate pair for said tank strap, and a center pair for receiving both said carrying strap and said tank strap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 2 wherein: said base includes a plurality of drain slots extending longitudinally therein between said ends.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 8 wherein: said carrying straps comprise a unitary web strap extending through slots at the ends of said base and connected together at the ends to form said carrying straps.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 9 wherein: said base and said feet are a unitary structure molded of a durable plastic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 9 wherein: said base and said feet are a unitary structure formed of a durable metal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
44 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 11 wherein: said slots are formed in pairs with an outermost pair for said carrying strap, an intermediate pair for said tank strap, and a center pair for receiving both said carrying strap and said tank strap.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
136 words
A holder and carrier for a SCUBA tank and the like, comprising: an elongated curved base member having a longitudinal axis for extending along longitudinally of a cylindrical tank and having a curvature for engagement with and partially encircling a side of said cylindrical tank; a foot at each end of said base member, each foot extending outward beyond said base and having a width exceeding the diameter of a cylindrical tank to be carried; a pair of tank securing straps, one at each end of said base for extending around and securing said base to a tank; and a pair of carrying straps, one at each side of said base and extending between and connected to the ends thereof and having a length for extending together above a tank for simultaneous grasping in one hand.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
136 words
A holder and carrier for a SCUBA tank and the like, comprising: an elongated curved base member having a longitudinal axis for extending along longitudinally of a cylindrical tank and having a curvature for engagement with and partially encircling a side of said cylindrical tank; a foot at each end of said base member, each foot extending outward beyond said base and having a width exceeding the diameter of a cylindrical tank to be carried; a pair of tank securing straps, one at each end of said base for extending around and securing said base to a tank; and a pair of carrying straps, one at each side of said base and extending between and connected to the ends thereof and having a length for extending together above a tank for simultaneous grasping in one hand.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 13 wherein: said base includes a plurality of pairs of parallel slots at each end thereof for receiving said tank straps and said carrying straps.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 14 wherein: said base includes a plurality of drain slots extending longitudinally therein between said ends.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
37 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 15 wherein: said carrying straps comprise a unitary web strap extending through slots at the ends of said base and connected together at the ends to form said carrying straps.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
64 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 16 wherein: said base and said feet are a unitary structure and said feet have a width sufficiently exceeding the diameter of a tank to be carried so that a line through the axis of the tank and the outer edge of the foot forms an angle with the horizontal that is no greater than forty-five degrees.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
46 words
A holder and carrier according to claim 17 wherein: said slots are formed in pairs with an outermost pair for receiving said carrying strap, an intermediate pair for receiving said tank strap, and a center pair for receiving both said carrying strap and said tank strap.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
261 words
A SCUBA tank holder and carrier for securing and carrying a SCUBA tank and the like, comprising: an elongated curved base member having a longitudinal axis for extending along longitudinally of a cylindrical tank and having a curvature for engagement with and partially encircling a side of said cylindrical tank; a plurality of drain slots extending longitudinally therein between said ends; a foot at each end of and integral with said base member, each foot extending outward beyond said base and having a width exceeding the diameter of a cylinder to be carried; a plurality of pairs of parallel slots at each end thereof for receiving tank securing straps and carrying straps, said slots are formed in pairs with an outermost pair for receiving said carrying strap, an intermediate pair for receiving said tank strap, and a center pair for receiving both said carrying strap and said tank strap; a pair of tank securing straps, one at each end of said base extending through an inner pair and an intermediate pair of said slots for extending around and securing said base to a tank; and a pair of carrying straps, one at each side of said base and extending between and connected via said outer pair of slots and said inner slots to the ends thereof, and having a length for extending together above a tank for simultaneous grasping in one hand, said carrying straps comprise a unitary web strap extending through said slots at the ends of said base and connected together at the ends to form said carrying straps.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
261 words
A SCUBA tank holder and carrier for securing and carrying a SCUBA tank and the like, comprising: an elongated curved base member having a longitudinal axis for extending along longitudinally of a cylindrical tank and having a curvature for engagement with and partially encircling a side of said cylindrical tank; a plurality of drain slots extending longitudinally therein between said ends; a foot at each end of and integral with said base member, each foot extending outward beyond said base and having a width exceeding the diameter of a cylinder to be carried; a plurality of pairs of parallel slots at each end thereof for receiving tank securing straps and carrying straps, said slots are formed in pairs with an outermost pair for receiving said carrying strap, an intermediate pair for receiving said tank strap, and a center pair for receiving both said carrying strap and said tank strap; a pair of tank securing straps, one at each end of said base extending through an inner pair and an intermediate pair of said slots for extending around and securing said base to a tank; and a pair of carrying straps, one at each side of said base and extending between and connected via said outer pair of slots and said inner slots to the ends thereof, and having a length for extending together above a tank for simultaneous grasping in one hand, said carrying straps comprise a unitary web strap extending through said slots at the ends of said base and connected together at the ends to form said carrying straps.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
66 words
A SCUBA tank holder and carrier according to claim 19 wherein: said base and said feet are a unitary structure and said feet have a width sufficiently exceeding the diameter of a tank to be carried do that a line through the axis of the tank and the outer edge of the foot forms an angle with the horizontal that is no greater than forty-five degrees.
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