Equipment holder for use on scaffolding

Abstract

An equipment holder includes an elongated body having a first end and a second end. Pipe clamps are positioned at both the first end and the second end of the body., which are adapted to securely clamp the body to pipe scaffolding. A receptacle is positioned at the second end of the body, which is adapted to receive a lower portion of equipment such as a fire extinguisher or rod oven. An upper portion of the equipment is secured to the body. A lifting line attachment is provided at the first end of the body, whereby the body can be hauled up scaffolding at an end of a lifting line.

1 . An equipment holder, comprising: 
 an elongated body having a first end and a second end;    pipe clamps positioned at both the first end and the second end of the body, the pipe clamps being adapted to securely clamp the body to pipe scaffolding;    means, positioned at the second end of the body, for securing a lower portion of a piece of equipment to the body;    means, positioned toward the first end of the body, for securing an upper portion of the piece of equipment to the body; and    a lifting line attachment at the first end of the body, whereby the body can be hauled up scaffolding at an end of a lifting line.    
   
   
       2 . The equipment holder as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing a lower portion of the piece of equipment is a receptacle positioned at the second end of the body, the receptacle being adapted to receive a lower portion of a piece of equipment.  
   
   
       3 . The equipment holder as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing an upper portion of the fire extinguisher is a clamping strap mounted on the body.  
   
   
       4 . The equipment holder as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing an upper portion of the fire extinguisher is a pin coupling mounted on the body.  
   
   
       5 . The equipment holder as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the body is arcuate.  
   
   
       6 . The equipment holder as defined in  claim 2 , wherein the receptacle of the body has a foam liner.  
   
   
       7 . An equipment holder, comprising: 
 an elongated body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the body being arcuate in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis;    pipe clamps positioned at both the first end and the second end of the body, the pipe clamps being adapted to securely clamp the body to pipe scaffolding;    a receptacle positioned at the second end of the body, the receptacle being adapted to receive a lower portion of a piece of equipment, the receptacle having a foam liner;    a clamping strap positioned toward the first end of the body for securing an upper portion of the piece of equipment to the body; and    a lifting line attachment at the first end of the body, whereby the body can be hauled up scaffolding at an end of a lifting line.