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A device aid in the retention and transportation of small oxygen bottles worn by a user during use is herein disclosed, comprising a somewhat larger and cylindrical holster to hold a type “B” oxygen canister which is approximately twelve (12) inches long and three (3) inches in diameter. The device

A device aid in the retention and transportation of small oxygen bottles worn by a user during use is herein disclosed, comprising a somewhat larger and cylindrical holster to hold a type “B” oxygen canister which is approximately twelve (12) inches long and three (3) inches in diameter. The device uses a formed shoulder strap available in two different models for specific right or left hand use. The formed radius of the strap forces the strap up onto the shoulder and makes the device conform securely to the user. A retention strap that goes under the opposite arm also aids in this retention. The device can be worn while sitting, walking, standing or performing most normal activities.

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1. A shoulder holster device, comprising: a cylindrical canister holder having an open top and a closed bottom adapted to insertingly receive a portable oxygen canister;an apron affixed to an upper rear outside surface of said canister holder to protect an underarm area of a wearer;a shoulder strap

1. A shoulder holster device, comprising: a cylindrical canister holder having an open top and a closed bottom adapted to insertingly receive a portable oxygen canister;an apron affixed to an upper rear outside surface of said canister holder to protect an underarm area of a wearer;a shoulder strap affixed to said apron adapted to fit over a shoulder of said wearer and having a “D”-ring affixed thereto;a chest strap connected to said shoulder strap adapted to fit around a chest of said wearer;a first adjustment point located on said shoulder strap for adjusting a size of said shoulder strap; and,a second adjustment point located on said shoulder strap for adjusting a location of attachment of said chest strap to said shoulder strap;wherein said chest strap further comprises: a front chest strap comprising a first front end adjustably connected to a rear chest strap at a third adjustment point and further comprising a second front end releasably connected to said shoulder strap;a rear chest strap comprising a first rear end adjustably connected to said shoulder strap at said second adjustment point and further comprising a second rear end adjustably connected to said front chest strap at said third adjustment point; and,a hook affixed to said second front end of said front chest strap;wherein said shoulder strap and said chest strap are adjustable to securely conform to a body of said wearer;wherein said second front end of said front chest strap is connected to said shoulder strap by said hook removably attaching to said “D”-ring;wherein said device further comprises a canister ring removably attached to said “D”-ring, said canister ring removably attachable to a stem portion of said oxygen canister for providing lateral stability when retained within said canister holder; and,wherein said device retains said oxygen canister to said body of said wearer. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein said rear chest strap further comprises a loop portion for holding an excess portion of said front chest strap at said third adjustment point. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein said third adjustment point is selected from the group consisting of a tongue buckle and a plurality of buckle apertures, a side release buckle, a hook-and-loop fastener, and a cam and spring buckle. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein said rear chest strap is approximately one-half inch wide. 5. The device of claim 2, wherein said first adjustment point is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of laces, a hook-and-loop fastener, an adjustment buckle, a cam and spring buckle, a tongue buckle, and a snap. 6. The device of claim 2, wherein said second adjustment point is selected from the group consisting of a plurality of adjustment slots, a hook-and-loop fastener, and a strap adjuster. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein said device further comprises a cover flap removably attachable to said canister holder by a cover fastener wherein said cover flap secures said oxygen canister within said canister holder and allows oxygen tubing to extend outwardly. 8. The device of claim 7, wherein said cover fastener is selected from the group consisting of a snap, a button, a hook-and-loop fastener, and a magnet. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein said shoulder strap is approximately one and one-half inches wide. 10. The device of claim 1, wherein said canister holder further comprises an elongated cylindrical shape adapted to retain a type “B” portable oxygen canister approximately twelve inches long and three inches in diameter. 11. The device of claim 1, wherein said device comprises a leather material or a nylon material. 12. The device of claim 1, wherein said device is available in a right-handed model and a left-handed model.