Emergency health history kit and method of advertising and distributing the same
a technology for emergency health history and kit, applied in the field of emergency health history information and medical emergencies, can solve problems such as cost, and achieve the effect of convenient storag
Inactive Publication Date: 2005-09-08
GOMBAR GEORGE J
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"The present invention provides an emergency health history kit and a method of distributing and advertising it as a marketing and advertising tool for medical health. The kit includes a housing with a transparent or translucent plastic case or a paper envelope, containing medical and emergency information cards with printed or written prompts and spaces to be filled out by the individual. The kit is designed to be easily stored in a glove compartment of a vehicle or attached on or placed in a refrigerator or the like. The kit is given away as a promotional item by the sponsor or distributor, with their name or logo printed on the housing, and may also contain redeemable coupons or printed offers to offset the cost of producing and distributing the kit. The technical effects of the invention include providing a convenient and effective tool for medical health promotion and emergency treatment, and a cost-effective means for distributing and advertising the program."
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And finally, because of the high costs associated with the health history kit, and other costs associated with such a dynamic promotion, the distributor needs to defray it's costs by forming a partnership with other interested advertisers.
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[0023] As shown in the drawings for purposes of illustration, the present invention resides in an emergency health history kit 10 and 12 which stores medical emergency information, is capable of being stored in a convenient location which will be readily searchable by emergency personnel, and which incorporates distribution and advertising incentives such that the health history kit 10 and 12 can be distributed widely among the public.
[0024] With reference to FIGS. 1-4, the kit 10, in a first preferred embodiment, includes a housing comprising a plastic case 14. The plastic case 14 is preferably translucent or transparent in order to enable the viewing of the contents therein, although such is not necessary. The case 14 is typically small so as to be easily stored within or on a refrigerator, or the like, or within one's glove box of an automobile. Typically, the case 14 is between three and six inches in length and width. The invention contemplates the use of a double-sided adhesi...
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Abstract
An emergency health history kit includes a housing which may be a transparent or translucent plastic case, or a paper envelope. At least one medical and emergency information card is disposed within the housing. Such cards include printed prompts and spaces for filling in personally identifying information, medical history information and medical care provider information for that individual. To offset the cost of the emergency health history kit, and enable it to be given as a promotional item free of charge, a sponsor or distributor identifying indicia is imprinted or otherwise associated with the housing, and at least one redeemable coupon or printed offer is disposed within the housing.
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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 307,045, filed Nov. 27, 2002, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 334,265, filed Nov. 29, 2001.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to health history information and medical emergencies. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method of advertising and distributing health history kits useable in medical emergency situations, and which also can be the vehicle of fundraising and promotions and / or community service programs. [0003] When firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians answer an emergency call and a victim is either unconscious or has difficulty in communicating their physical condition, administrating even basic medical treatment can be difficult. On the road at the scene of a traffic accident, or in the home at a residential emergency, responding medical technicians could more appro...
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IPC IPC(8): B42D15/00G09F1/04
CPCG09F1/04B42D15/00
Inventor GOMBAR, GEORGE J.
Owner GOMBAR GEORGE J