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Method and apparatus for retaining gas cylinders

US7748545B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2006
Grant dateJul 6, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF17C2270/05
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage and retention unit for gas cylinders is provided wherein a movable inner frame defines a plurality of cylinder receptacles which are indexed from an opening in a surrounding outer frame about an axis such that any cylinder within a receptacle is restrained by the outer frame and inner frame as it advances about the axis until the receptacle returns to the opening.

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