Abstract: An oxygen hose system for protecting an oxygen hose from tangling and abrasion includes an oxygen hose that is fluidly coupled to an oxygen source for supplying breathing oxygen to a patient. A sleeve is provided and the sleeve is positionable around the oxygen hose. The sleeve is comprised of a resilient material to inhibit the oxygen hose from being chewed by a domesticated animal. Additionally, the sleeve is comprised of a flexible material thereby facilitating the oxygen hose to be routed in various directions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for transporting a motorized vehicle, such as a wheelchair, between the loading bridge and cargo bin of an aircraft in a timely manner. According to one embodiment of the invention, a metal cage assembly is implemented with a drop down ramp at the front and an adjustable floor that is raised by a lever handle on either side, outside of the frame. The assembly can be attached to an end of aircraft cargo belt loader by a strap that is wrapped around the belt frame and tightened via a ratcheting clamp. The adjustable floor can be raised or lowered at one end to offset the angle of the belt loader when it is raised to an upright position, for example, to reach a galley door of an aircraft. Angling of the adjustable floor can allow the floor to be substantially parallel to the loading bridge or aircraft cargo bin, thereby enabling the easy transfer of a motorized wheelchair to and from various compartments of the aircraft.