Attachable container particularly, suited for ambulatory aids

An attachment device for releasably mounting a container to an ambulatory appliance having a frame member comprising:

• (a) a plate for being connected to said container;
• (b) a clamp member adapted to be attached to a portion of said frame member;
• (c) a rod extending from said clamp member and having a generally bulbous-shaped distal end;
• (d) a gimbal housing having an opening frictionally receiving said distal end;
• (e) a platform member secured to said gimbal housing, said platform member having a flange extending therefrom which includes an opening extending therethrough;
• (f) a guide tube slidably disposed within said flange opening and having a first end and a second end, said first end being secured to said plate, said guide tube being movable between a first position wherein said first end of said guide tube is positioned proximate said flange and a second position wherein said second end of said tube is positioned proximate said flange, said guide tube being releasably lockable in said second position;
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• g) said platform member further including a catch extending at least partially into said opening and said guide tube includes a keyway proximate the second end thereof, said guide tube being rotatable with respect to said platform when in the second position between a locked position wherein said catch is positioned within said keyway to longitudinally lock said guide tube in said second position and an unlocked position wherein said catch is spaced from said keyway to allow said guide tube to longitudinally move between said first and second positions.