Apparatus and method for refilling self-contained breathing apparatus

[54] APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REFILLING SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS

[76] Inventor: Louis J. Vella, 2615 Monserat Ave., Belmont, Calif. 94002

[21] Appl. No.: 184,764

[22] Filed: Apr. 22, 1988

[51] Int. Q.4 A62B 7/00; B65B 31/00

[52] U.S. CI 141/1; 141/4;

141/282; 141/237; 128/202.13; 128/205.25

[58] Field of Search 128/202.13, 205.25,

128/206.25; 141/98, 1, 4, 37, 311 R, 387, 382, 383, 242, 243, 244, 237

[56] References Cited

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2,299,793 10/1942 Cannaday et al 128/202.13

2,855,926 10/1958 Koppleman 128/202.13

4,153,083 5/1979 Imler et al 141/4

4,165,738 8/1979 Graves et al 128/202.13

4,331,139 5/1982 Popa 128/202.13

4,413,622 11/1983 Austin 128/205.25

4,467,796 8/1984 Beagley 128/202.13

4,542,774 9/1985 Stavlo 141/1

Primary Examiner—Ernest G. Cusick

Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Fliesler, Dubb, Meyer &

Lovejoy

[57] ABSTRACT

A system for use in a structure for refilling portable self-contained breathing apparatus comprising a plurality of stations including a first station, an intermediate station and an end station, apparatus for coupling the first station to a source of compressed air, tubing for conducting compressed air from said first station to said intermediate and end stations and apparatus at each of said stations above or downstream from said first station for coupling said compressed air to said portable selfcontained breathing apparatus. Air pressure indicators and valves for isolating an upstream station from a downstream station are also provided in each station.

7 Claims, 4 Drawing Sheets