Portable medical kit

a medical kit and portable technology, applied in the field of portable medical kits or packs, can solve the problems of not being able to address the problems of inadequately known kits, and not being able to meet the needs of the general public in a comprehensive and comprehensive manner, so as to increase the visibility of the case at night, reduce the area and footprint, and be carried quickly and safely

US20080121554A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-29HUMAN FACTORS
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Patent Type
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Publication Date
2008-05-29
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Abstract

A portable medical kit or pack comprising a case having a protective bottom with a plurality of internal removable compartments and a top lid with an internally accessible pocket having a transparent window containing a removable pocket compartment and an externally accessible pocket. Each of the compartments is waterproof and contains medical supplies geared for different emergencies or treatment situations. In addition, the case comprises two external side pouches on opposing sides of the case and a front pouch that contains a smaller, removable cardiovascular equipment case. The C / V equipment case contains an automated electronic defibrillator (AED) and a compact oxygen tank, and can be removed from the main case for separate transport and use independent of the main case. The case is provided with a shoulder strap and two backpack straps and is padded to provide protection for its contents.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 340,790, filed Nov. 30, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates generally to the field of portable medical kits or packs containing medical supplies, medicines, medical instruments or the like for the treatment of injuries or other medical problems, particularly in an emergency situation or when such problems occur in isolated or remote locations far from doctors or hospitals. In particular, the invention relates to such medical kits or packs that are directed toward use by the general public. Even more particularly, the invention relates to such kits or packs comprising an automated electronic defibrillator (AED) and oxygen tank disposed in a removable interior pack.

[0003] There have been many portable first aid or medical kits developed for paramedics and health professionals. Unfortunately, the organization of such advanced kits do not lend themselves to the average no...

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[0013]With reference to the drawings, the invention will now be described with regard for the best mode and the preferred embodiments. The invention is a portable medical kit or pack 10 comprising a relatively soft-sided main case or bag 20 made of canvas or a flexible synthetic polymer material such as nylon or similar material, the case 20 having a protective bottom 21 composed of multiple layers of material, with at least one layer preferably being of increased durability relative to the material composing the remainder of the case 20. The case 20 further comprises a plurality of internal, individually removable compartments 30, preferably three in number, disposed vertically within the large interior defined by the bottom 21 and sides 22 of the case 20 and a top lid or flap 23, the top lid 23 opening on three sides with closure means 26, preferably a zippered closure, such that the top lid 23 can be folded completely open. The top lid 23 is provided with an external pocket 24 th...