First-aid and emergency preparedness kit bag

Abstract

A kit may be a first-aid kit or an emergency preparedness kit. The kit includes contents that are selected for a specific application for which the kit is intended. The contents of the kit will vary based on the intended application. The kit includes a bag which is flexible and relatively small such that it can be conveniently stored in a variety of locations and, in particular, in locations associated with the particular activity for which the kit in intended. The kit can be self-standing to be easily displayed in an upright position or displayed from a hanger.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 61 / 242,629 filed on Sep. 15, 2009.FIELD[0002]The present disclosure relates to a kit and more particularly to an application-specific kit and related method.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0003]This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. This section also provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.[0004]Conventional kits are sold and marketed for use in treating an injury and / or for use during an emergency, generally. Such kits typically include a series of bandages, gauze, and medication suitable for use in treating various injuries and / or medical conditions. The various components of the kit are grouped and stored within a container and, once grouped within the container, are generally referred to as a “first-aid” or “eme...

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Benefits of technology

[0022]Bag 102 includes a hanger opening 120 adjacent top 108. Hanger opening 120 facilitates the displaying of kit 100 in a retail store. The inclusion of hanger opening 120 advantageously facilitates the display of kit 100 at a point of purchase location, such as the checkout area, of a store. Thus, the inclusion of hanger opening 120 and bottom 110 having a gusset 118 allows kit 100 to be displayed by either standing upright on a surface, such as a shelf, or hanging from a hook or other device through hanger opening 120.

[0038]Providing kit 100 with application-specific contents allows various kits 100 to be stored and used in multiple locations rather than having a single, centrally located kit. For example, while a kit 100 having contents directed to use by humans generally may be stored at any location within a home or business, a kit 100 containing contents for use in an automobile may be stored in a glove compartment or trunk of the automobile. Likewise, a kit 100 for use during athletic or recreational activities may be stored in a backpack or on a bicycle to allow the contents of the kit 100 to be readily accessible during the athletic or recreational activity. The application-specific nature of the kit 100 allows a user to have multiple kits 100, whereby each kit 100 is directed to a particular application and can be located in a specific area for quick access during the particular activity.

Problems solved by technology

Conventional kits are not application-specific and, as a result, are typically cumbersome and oftentimes include a large container to accommodate a wide range of products designed to address numerous injuries and / or medical conditions.

Due to the overall size and construction of a conventional kit, conventional kits are typically not suitable for everyday transport in a small bag such as a purse or backpack and are not designed for a particular application or use.

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