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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7398883 | Blister kit and method of using same A blister kit includes a plurality of blister inhibiting coverings of different sizes and shapes, a plurality of blister dressing coverings of different sizes and shapes, a set of instructions for when and where to use individual ones of the coverings, and a contain... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7374045 | Disaster pack and method for making the same A disaster pack comprising a pillow, a blanket, and a mattress pad compressed to a volume of about five and on-half percent of their free state volume. A method for making the packaged product comprises the steps of placing the compressible dry good within a bag; pl... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7252569 | Secure life vest container A life vest container includes a hollow housing defining a storage volume adapted to receive a flotation device, the housing having an opening communicating with the storage volume. A cover is attached to the container and is moveable between a closed position in wh... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7128207 | Emergency fire shelter storage system The present invention relates to a fire shelter storage system which comprises an emergency fire shelter constructed of a heat and fire resistant material, an outer protective pouch and a handle, whereby the emergency fire shelter is removed from the pouch by applyi... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6976786 | Combination warning flag and storage bag A bag for storing small objects such as stretch cords, tie downs, bungee cords and the like, that are used in personal, occupational, recreational and marine pursuits. The bag may be made in an appropriate size and color so that it is capable of being used as a warn... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6957738 | Emergency relief system The first aid kit of the present invention includes a case that includes means for providing quick access to the contents carried by the case. The case further provides, on the inside, a plurality of regions, defining compartments, arranged in an accordion style col... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6915861 | Ballistic fire protection packaging system The present invention presents a system for packaging fire suppressing material. An outer membrane is configured to support and release a fire suppression material when impacted by a ballistic or incendiary round. An inner membrane is configured to support and relea... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6827216 | First-aid device for motor vehicles A first-aid device for motor vehicles which has an elastic unrollable mat which is used as a carrier for items of first-aid equipment and has an essentially rectangular shape. In order to use existing storage space effectively and, in particular, to obtain a compact... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6648170 | Method for deploying traffic warning devices and apparatus therefor A method and apparatus for deploying traffic warning devices, includes loading a plurality of traffic warning devices into a container through a loading port. The traffic warning devices remain stored in the container until they are needed to warn approac... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6516981 | Tactical medical vest and method of providing emergency medical care A medical vest (10) and a method of using the vest to provide emergency medical care to a patient (102), are described. The vest includes an IV container (28) and a medical supply container (58) which are mounted on mounting pads (22, 24 or 26) on the fro... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6394522 | Magazine for road flares A magazine for holding and distributing a plurality of road flares has a bottom including downwardly facing sockets for receiving ends of a plurality of road flares and for retaining the received flares against the force of gravity but such that each reta... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6350500 | Tubular composite containers having folded unsupported film liners A tubular composite container includes a paperboard body ply wrapped into a tubular shape, and a polymer film liner ply wrapped into a tubular shape and adhered to the inner surface of the body ply. The liner strip includes a heat seal layer facing the bo... | 02/26/2002 |
| 6308330 | Fire escape mask A smoke mask includes a moistened generally planar mask constructed of a moisture absorbing material that is sized to cover the nose and mouth of a user. A peripheral edge of the mask includes a pressure sensitive adhesive for securing the mask to the fac... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6291171 | Kit for the non-invasive identification and collection of DNA A non-invasive kit is provided for collecting and transporting DNA specimens from an individual for analysis or study. The kit contains swabs for harvesting DNA cells from the mouths of individuals and corpses. The kit consists of a rectangular panel havi... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6199693 | Receiving bag of jack A receiving bag of a jack for storing a car jack made of plastic or cloth. The receiving bag has an approximately rectangular shape. The top of the receiving bag has a zippered opening, and the inner bottom of the bag has a rectangular bottom plate. The f... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6191899 | Emergency visual assistance device An emergency visual assistance device which provides an operator at an operator station access to operationally necessary visual information when that visual information is obscured by smoke or other vision-obstructing matter, and a method for using that ... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6135286 | Thermally insulating emergency containers with O-ring construction A thermally insulating luminous container with an O-ring construction having a primary container having inner and outer walls and a removable cover. A plurality of secondary containers may be affixed to the outer wall of the primary container, which secon... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6109263 | Packaged respiratory mask An apparatus is described for the emergency respiration of a patient which is packed to be very small and which achieves the state of use of the respiratory mask in routine operation through volume growth of a foam body.... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6065659 | Holder for I.V. catheters and related medical articles A holder for I.V. catheters and related medical articles during storage and use is disclosed comprising a generally rectangular flexible sheet member having an elastic strap extending from one end thereof which may be extended around the rolled-up holder ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6032668 | Fire emergency life saving arrangement A fire emergency life saving arrangement includes an air storage area, a buffer air area, a face cover storage area, and an electrical area, wherein the air storage area includes an end wall having an uni-directional air pumping valve, and a releasing val... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5967370 | Fuel bag kit having an inflatable-deflatable fuel bag and a fuel bag storage container A fuel bag kit comprising a inflatable/deflatable fuel bag for storing fuel therein. The inflatable/deflatable fuel bag comprises a rubber bladder having a deflated/collapsed state to define a deflated/collapsed outer perimeter contour when the rubber bla... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5908108 | Expectant father system An expectant father system that includes a thermal insulated carrying container constructed of an insulating plastic foam material that has a transparent baby name and birth date card receiving compartment on an exterior surface thereof, a beverage can si... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5884760 | Emergency evacuation kit An emergency fire evacuation kit comprising a package having one substantially transparent side, a carrying means, a blanket or poncho of a fire-resistant material, the material producing no noxious fumes or odors when burned, a flashlight and indicia.... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5868477 | Fire alarm lever enclosure A fire alarm station pull cover with a rectangular box shape enclosure that is open in the front, back and bottom and has a removable cap. The cover is mounted to a wall fully encasing a fire alarm pull lever. A glass pane resides in grooves on both sides... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5766715 | Compact disposable packing that forms a kit The compact disposable packing for kit that contains aiding means which are secured from any contamination comprises a back plate made of plastic material. The back plate is covered with a sheet that forms a reservoir which opens in a small duct comprisin... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5711293 | Forming tool for use with a laryngeal mask A forming tool member which presents a contoured peripherally continuous concave recess within the confines of an exposed upper surface of the tool. This concave recess conforms generally to the contour of the inflatable ring of a laryngeal mask in its in... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5572820 | Emergency kit A roadside emergency kit that is compact, simple to store, reusable and readily available in times of emergency, for use in a motor vehicle. The kit incorporates a brightly coloured signalling banner with a compact storage device and a device for cleaning... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5560491 | Rescue alert kit A rescue alert kit (10) is provided herein. The kit includes an envelope, preferably a transparent envelope (20), which includes a reclosable opening (22). A high decibel whistle (27) is secured thereto. The envelope includes elements (23) which enables t... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5515974 | Emergency and security kit The present invention relates to an emergency and security kit that includes an array of articles, such as a flashlight, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, etc., that are housed and organized within a case. In the event of an emergency or a security threat... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5429244 | Rescue kit A rescue kit (10) for marking the position of a person or persons. The rescue kit (10) includes a balloon (12) having a body and a neck, and a canister (34) defining a cavity for containing a lighter-than-air gas (18) for inflating the balloon (12). The c... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5415910 | Container liner for dough products An inner layer, i.e. liner, for a generally tubular, multilayered dough container comprising a laminated web suitable for being helically wound into a tubular geometry and which includes a plurality of layers, the innermost of such web layers providing im... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5383891 | Nose bleed kid A hemostatic tampon kit including an oval-shaped tampon adopted for easy insertion into the nasal cavity by a layman, composed of a compressed synthetic sponge adapted to expand upon contact with an aqueous fluid, the tampon includes a string attached the... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5211286 | Personal identification system The present invention is a system for in-home collection and preservation of information for identifying and locating lost or missing loved ones. The system includes devices for collecting, sealing, and preserving hair, blood, and fingerprint samples from... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5154600 | Illumination kit apparatus An illumination kit includes at least one candle member, wherein the candle member is formed with a plurality of circumferential luminescent bands circumferentially mounted to a side wall of the candle, with the candle mounted to a base permitting its tra... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5145061 | Safe-T-Sand My invention is a product comprised of an absorbent mixture (1) consisting of clay to absorb and contain toxic fluids which has been mixed with orange fluorescent chalk to enhance the visibility. The bright orange material becomes a warning device, alerti... | 09/08/1992 |
| 5102360 | Shipboard container for survival equipment A shipboard container for storing survival equipment at an above-deck location on seagoing vessel is provided, the container being of an elongated tube shape having an end cap at either end thereof, at least one of which is detachable or removable to allo... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5101970 | Personal identification system The present invention is a system for in-home collection and preservation of information for identifying and locating lost or missing loved ones. The system includes devices for collecting, sealing, and preserving hair, blood, and fingerprint samples from... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5095845 | Emergency signaling system An emergency signaling system (10) is provided for simultaneously reflecting electromagnetic energy in two distinct bandwidths of the electromagnetic spectrum. The inflatable bladder (20) includes a first portion (22,24) reflective of electromagnetic ener... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5012923 | Subdivided flare-holding container A subdividing structure is fitted and secured within and disposed at the bottom of a carton, box, package of similar container structure to receive and position within the container road flares for transportation storage and use. The subdividing structure... | 05/07/1991 |
| 5011020 | Cytotoxic agent containment kit A cytotoxic agent containment kit is disclosed which has a top enclosure member and bottom enclosure member that are hingedly connected much like a brief case. The bottom enclosure member has a sealable, nonpermeable container for drugs and another for ho... | 04/30/1991 |
