Protective cover and clamp for ether start unit

Abstract

The invention is concerned with the protective cover and clamping arrangement for a bottle. The arrangement comprises a first wall having hook means proceeding outwardly therefrom. The arrangement further comprises a can open along a first side and at a first end thereof, the first side thereof being fastenable against the first wall. Hook engaging means are provided proceeding outwardly from a second and closed end of the can for engagement with the hook means. A second wall proceeds generally outwardly from the first wall a spaced distance from the hook means generally equal to the length of the can. Fastening means are provided for fastening the first end of the can to the second wall to create a generally closed chamber about the bottle. Shape conforming first bottle engaging means are provided extending from the first wall to contact the bottle and shock absorbent second bottle engaging means are provided extending from the interior of the can to contact the bottle. More particularly, such an arrangement is disclosed for use with an ether start-up unit for an engine of a vehicle.

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