Fore-grip handled fire-extinguisher
A fore-grip specially suited and configured to mount upon a tank-style fire-extinguisher for use as a defensive tool, the fore-grip including a handle that mounts near the base or bottom-end of the extinguisher tank. A tank bracket is attached to the tank of the fire extinguisher with the fore-grip mounted to the bracket, which can include a clip for the extinguisher nozzle. A user is able to concurrently grasp the handle of the fore-grip to lift and to lift and aim the fire-extinguisher, while opening the manual valve to discharge the pressurized propellant from the nozzle.
1. A fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus comprising:
a fire-extinguisher having a manual valve and a tank, the tank containing a pressurized propellant, and the manual valve for releasing the pressurized propellent from the tank;
the tank having a top end opposite a bottom end, and the manual valve located proximate to the top end of the tank;
a nozzle connected to the manual valve, the nozzle for directing the pressurized propellent as the pressurized propellent discharges from the fire-extinguisher when the manual valve is opened; and
a fore-grip mounted to the tank of the fire-extinguisher, the fore-grip located on the tank proximate to the bottom end of the tank.
2. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the fore-grip includes a handle, and the handle of the fore-grip graspable by a user of the fire-extinguisher.
3. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:
the user is able to concurrently grasp the handle of the fore-grip to lift and to aim the fire-extinguisher, and open the manual valve to discharge the pressurized propellant from the nozzle.
4. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the fore-grip includes a handle pivot and a handle, the handle pivotable about the handle pivot and from a retracted position to a deployed position.
5. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 1 , additionally including:
a tank bracket attached to the tank of the fire extinguisher, the tank bracket including a handle receiver, and the fore-grip mounted to the tank at the handle receiver of the tank bracket.
6. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:
the tank bracket includes a clip, with the nozzle receivable into the clip.
7. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 6 , wherein:
the clip includes a sight, the sight for aiding in the aiming of the fire-extinguisher by a user.
8. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 1 , additionally including:
a hose connecting manual valve to the nozzle, the hose for routing the pressurized propellent discharged from the tank of the fire-extinguisher when the manual valve is opened.
9. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 8 , wherein:
the tank bracket includes a clip, with the hose receivable into the clip.
10. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 8 , wherein:
the fire extinguisher is hand portable.
11. A fore-griped handled fire-extinguisher apparatus comprising:
a fire-extinguisher having a manual valve and a tank, the tank containing a pressurized propellant, and the manual valve for releasing the pressurized propellent from the tank;
the tank having a top end opposite a bottom end, and the manual valve located proximate to the top end of the tank;
a nozzle connected to the manual valve, the nozzle for directing the pressurized propellent as the pressurized propellent discharges from the fire-extinguisher when the manual valve is opened;
a tank bracket attached to the tank of the fire extinguisher, the tank bracket including a handle receiver, and a fore-grip mounted to the tank at the handle receiver of the tank bracket, the fore-grip located on the tank proximate the bottom end of the tank; and
the user is able to concurrently grasp the fore-grip to lift and to aim the fire-extinguisher, and open the manual valve to discharge the pressurized propellant from the nozzle.
12. The fore-griped handled fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 11 , wherein:
the tank bracket includes a clip, with the nozzle receivable into the clip.
13. The fore-griped fire-extinguisher apparatus of claim 11 , wherein:
the fore-grip includes a handle pivot and a handle, the handle pivotable about the handle pivot and from a retracted position to a deployed position.
14. A fore-griped handled fire-extinguisher apparatus comprising:
a fire-extinguisher having a manual valve and a tank, the tank containing a pressurized propellant, and the manual valve for releasing the pressurized propellent from the tank;
the tank having a top end opposite a bottom end, and the manual valve located proximate to the top end of the tank;
a nozzle connected to the manual valve, the nozzle for directing the pressurized propellent as the pressurized propellent discharges from the fire-extinguisher when the manual valve is opened;
a tank bracket attached to the tank of the fire extinguisher, the tank bracket including a handle receiver and a clip, a fore-grip mounted to the tank at the handle receiver of the tank bracket and the fore-grip located on the tank proximate the bottom end of the tank, and the nozzle receivable into the clip; and
the user is able to concurrently grasp the fore-grip to lift and to aim the fire-extinguisher, and open the manual valve to discharge the pressurized propellant from the nozzle.