WEARABLE SURVIVAL SUPPLY KIT AND MOUNTING SYSTEM

Abstract

A wearable survival supply kit 100. The wearable survival supply kit 100 includes a survival belt 110. The survival belt 110 includes a belt body 101, and a plurality of holsters 105. The belt body 101 is configured to be fastened around a user's body. The belt body 101 includes a plurality of attachments. The plurality of holsters 105 are configured as a sealed compartment. Each of the plurality of holster is attached to the belt body 101 at one attachment of the plurality of attachments. Each of the plurality of holsters holds one or more modules 104 with one or more items required for survival.

Claims

1. A wearable survival supply kit, comprising: a survival belt comprising a belt body that is configured to be fastened around a user's body, wherein the belt body comprises a plurality of attachments; and a plurality holsters that are configured as a plurality of sealed compartments, wherein the plurality holsters are attached to the belt body near at least one of the attachments of the plurality of attachments, wherein each of the plurality of holsters holds one or more modules with one or more items required for survival during unexpected situations.

2. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein the belt body is adjustable in length to fit a variety of users.

3. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein the one or more modules are removable from the supply kit allowing the user to rearrange or swap the modules according to the user's needs.

4. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein the belt body is made of a flexible material.

5. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein the each of the plurality of holsters are removably attachable.

6. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein the each of the plurality of holsters is configured to behave like a pocket in the belt body thereby facilitating ease of access to one or more modules.

7. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein the supply kit is configured to be mounted to a wall or structure for ease of access.

8. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein the supply kit is configured to be packaged in a form factor for storage in a stand, wherein the stand is configured to be placed near a structure for ease of access.

9. The wearable survival supply kit of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of holsters are provided with labeling to facilitate easy reorganization thereof.

10. A method of storing a wearable survival supply kit, the method comprising: configuring a belt body of a survival belt to be fastened around a user's body, wherein the belt body comprises a plurality of attachments; and attaching a plurality of holsters to the belt body at each attachment of the plurality of attachments, wherein each of the plurality of holsters holds one or more modules with one or more items required for survival during unexpected situations, and configuring the survival supply kit to be mounted against a structure.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the belt body is adjustable in length to fit a variety of users.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein the one or more modules are removable from the supply kit allowing the user to rearrange or swap the modules according to the user's needs.

13. The method of claim 10, wherein the belt body is made of a flexible material.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein each of the plurality of holsters is configured to behave like a pocket in the belt body thereby facilitating ease of access to one or more modules.

15. The method of claim 10, wherein the supply kit is configured to be packaged in a convenient form factor for display in a place of residence.

16. The method of claim 10, wherein each of the plurality of holsters are provided with labeling to facilitate easy reorganization thereof.

17. The method of claim 10, wherein the supply kit is enclosed in a storage enclosure.

18. The method of claim 18, wherein the storage enclosure is mounted on a wall with at least one of fasteners, a glue, a tape, or the like.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Alternative examples of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the following drawings.

[0011] FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a user wearing a survival supply kit configured as a belt with removable modules;

[0012] FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of the survival supply kit in FIG. 1;

[0013] FIG. 2B shows an isometric view of a closed module from the survival supply kit in FIG. 1;

[0014] FIG. 2C shows an isometric view of an open module from the survival supply kit in FIG. 1;

[0015] FIG. 3 shows an isometric view of a survival supply kit configured as a cross-body bag with removable modules;

[0016] FIG. 4A shows a front isometric view of a module from the survival supply kit in

[0017] FIG. 3;

[0018] FIG. 4B shows a back isometric view of a module from the survival supply kit in

[0019] FIG. 3;

[0020] FIG. 5A shows a survival kit in a station, which is meant to be attached to a wall or a stand;

[0021] FIG. 5B shows the same survival kit station, with the lid unzipped for ease of access to the modules inside;

[0022] FIG. 5C shows the same survival kit, with the kit removed from the station. Straps are visible for carrying and the kit expands to hold additional items if necessary; and

[0023] FIG. 6 shows a group of survival kits in stations attached to a stand, which is free-standing and can be placed anywhere in a building.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] While the various embodiments of the invention has been illustrated and described, as noted above, many changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is not limited by the disclosure of the various embodiments. Instead, the invention should be determined entirely by reference to the claims that follow.

[0025] As mentioned, there remains a need for a wearable survival supply kit configured to be wearable by a user, contain customizable modules, and be mountable near a structure. The embodiments herein achieve this by providing the wearable survival supply kit with a plurality of attachment surfaces to hold holsters and the holsters holds one or more modules with one or more items in each modules. The modules contain items that can be customizable to better enable a user to encounter an emergency scenario. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 6, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown various embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a user wearing a wearable survival supply kit 100 configured with a survival belt 110 with removable modules. The wearable survival supply kit 100 includes a survival belt 110. The survival belt 110 includes a belt body 101. The belt body 101 can be fastened around the waist of a person with a clasp 102, and can be adjusted in length by pulling at an end 103 of the belt. One or more modules 104 are inserted into holsters 105 which are distributed around the perimeter of the belt body 101. The one or more modules 104 can be removed from the holsters 105. The one or more modules are hard-sided and can be opened to access the supplies inside.

[0027] FIG. 2A shows an isometric view of the survival supply kit 100 of FIG. 1, according to some embodiments herein. The holsters 105 are attached to the belt body 101 with one or more rivets 201. Holsters may be attached with another mechanical means such as hook- and loop, clips, or the like. The modules 104 may be removably attached directly to the belt body 101. In some embodiments, the modules 104 may be permanently attached to the belt body 101, or they may be integrated into the belt body 101.

[0028] FIG. 2B shows an isometric view of a closed module from the survival supply kit 100 of FIG. 1. FIG. 2C shows the module 104 opened, and shows a pair of forceps 202, one of many possible useful articles which may be included in the kit depending on the intended use. The articles may be configured at the point of sale or by choice of the user after the survival supply kit is purchased. The items may be rationed to satisfy the needs of one or more persons in an emergency scenario. The module 104 opens with hinge 203. The module latches closed with latch 204. The module seals with O-ring 205.

[0029] FIG. 3 shows an isometric view of a survival supply kit, with a wearable base which is configured as a cross-body bag 301. The cross-body bag 301 is shaped like a belt, with an upper end 302 overlapping a lower end 303. The upper end 302 and lower end 303 attach together through any attachment means including hook-and-loop, magnets, belt-and-slot, snapping buttons, and the like.

[0030] In some embodiments, the cross-body bag 301 has one or more loops of webbing 305 attached, which allows one or more modules 306 to be attached. The one or more modules 306 may be soft-sided and may have one or more zippers 307 which allows the user to access the contents. The one or more modules 306 may also have graphics 308 printed on the front or included in the design such that the user can identify the intended contents of each module 306. The one or more modules 306 may be removed from the cross-body bag 301 to allow the user to configure the modules 306 as needed, or to swap out modules depending on the use case.

[0031] The cross-body bag 301 may also have a pocket 309 for the user to insert small items. The cross-body bag 301 may also have a webbing loop 310 which may be used to attach a re-fillable water flask 311 with a clip 312, or other objects.

[0032] FIG. 4A shows a module 306 with a zipper 307 and graphics 308 on the front to assist the user in identifying the probable contents. As shown in FIG. 4B, the modules 306 may have a clip 401 on the back. The clip 401 is riveted to the module 306 with one or more rivets 402, though other means of attachment can be used. The clip may have two tines 403 which hook behind the webbing loops 305 on the cross-body bag 301.

[0033] FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C show a survival kit 501 in a station 502, which is meant to be attached to a wall (not pictured) or a station 503. The survival kit 501 includes lid 504. The lid 504 may be opened for ease of access to one or more modules 506 inside as shown in FIG. 5B. The survival kit 501 may be removed from a station 503 as shown in FIG. 5C. One or more straps 508A, 508B, 508C, 508D are visible for carrying the kit 501. The station 503 may be placed in a user's home, near at outdoor structure (e.g. pavilion, shelter, shed), or non-residential building such as an airport, stadium, government building, or office. The station may be placed in an area where potential users will be able to access the contains of at least one kit 501 with ease.

[0034] In some embodiments, the survival kit 501 may be soft-sided. The station optionally has a light illuminating its location, or has integrated glow-in-the-dark plastic features to help potential users find it during low light conditions. The one or more modules are either hard plastic with plastic latches, hard-shelled with zippers, or made of fabric. The one or more modules can be removed individually from the kit 501 while it's in the station 503. Optionally there are dividers inside the kit to keep the modules separate. The survival kit 501 optionally includes a handle on the front of the kit (e.g. a horizontal strip) which can be pulled to remove the kit from the station. In some embodiments, when the survival kit 501 is removed, additional space is available for storing water or other goods useful in case of an emergency. The straps can be adjusted to fit a user, and they may be configured as a back/front pack as shown or as a fanny pack, bandolier, or other style of pack. The survival kit 501 can be configured to be aesthetically pleasing to allow it to work with a variety of interior decoration styles, so that it is more likely that people will keep it in a convenient location.

[0035] FIG. 6 shows a group of survival kits 602A, 602B, 602C, and 602D in stations attached to a stand 601, which is free-standing and can be placed anywhere within or near a structure (not pictured). The stand can accommodate one or more kits 602A, 602B, 602C, and 602D attached to them. The stations 603A, 603B, 603C, and 603D can be attached to front and back. The stand 601 is useful for storing the kits 602A, 602B, 602C, and 602D in an area where mounting the kit to the wall is not preferred.

[0036] In some embodiments, the wearable survival kit 101 base may be configured as a commonly recognized article of clothing, such as a belt, a jacket, a pair of pants, a hat, a vest, a life jacket, a slim backpack, a cross-body bag, a fanny pack, or the like. The wearable base may take another shape or form as long as it can be worn by the user. The wearable base is designed to allow the user to easily transport and access survival supplies as needed.

[0037] In some embodiments, the modules 104 are either contained, permanently attached, or removably attached to the wearable base. In some embodiments, the modules are contained in the wearable base, and may take the form of pockets, pouches, or the like. The modules may contain survival supplies, such as first aid equipment (bandages, antiseptics, sanitation equipment, wound closure tools, common medications, and the like), tools, water and or water filtration equipment or chemicals, hygiene products and or equipment, tools used to acquire food from the environment, communication devices such as a location beacon, whistles, or a flare, a battery, equipment for charging communication devices or other useful devices, and or consumables such as food, vitamins, or nutritional supplements.

[0038] In some embodiments, the survival kit 101 consists of a band or belt with attached modules, meant to be worn around the waist or torso of the user. In this configuration, the invention is easy to wear in conjunction with other supply carrying devices, such as backpacks or duffel bags. The belt may be adjustable in length to fit a variety of users. It may be fastened around the waist of the user with a belt buckle, as hook- and loop, or the like. In some embodiments, the belt is configured with removable modules, such that the modules can be rearranged or swapped out according to the user's needs. The modules and module contents can be customized to meet the needs of a particular user in a particular region, based on the natural risks in the area. The user may optionally include their own items one or more of the modules of the belt. In the various embodiments, the belt may be made of a flexible material, such as fabric, webbing, leather, rubber, or the like. In some embodiments, the modules may be made of a hard plastic, flexible plastic, fabric, or metal. In the various embodiments, the modules may be attached to the belt with a bracket or may slide into a pocket in the belt, which may be closed or open, for ease of access. In some embodiments, the mounting locations of the modules may be adjusted for improved ergonomics. In some embodiments, the belt or modules allow for additional items to be attached, such as a hoop to clip on a water reservoir, a pocket to hold a water bottle, or a slot to hold items such as a cell phone, wallet, or other personal items. In another embodiment, the belt is configured to be worn across the body.

[0039] In some embodiments, the survival supply kit 101 may be configured to be highly visible in the target environment or it may be designed to blend in with either the environment or what people are wearing.

[0040] In some embodiments, the survival supply kit 101 is configured to be packaged in a convenient form factor for storage and use within or near a building. Straps, zip ties, plastic wrapping, weakly sewn joints, staples, or other forms of temporary assembly may be used to keep the kit in a compact shape. In some embodiments, the survival supply kit and or the materials used for temporary assembly may be labeled such that a potential user can easily recognize the utility of the kit. In some embodiments, the labeling is large, uses primarily graphics or a short phrase, and is meant to be read from a distance. In some embodiments, the kit comes with a bracket, magnets, clip, or other attachment method meant to allow the kit to be removably attached to a wall, a ceiling, the floor, or a coat rack of a residence. This removable attachment method allows the kit to be grabbed quickly when needed while keeping it securely in place so that the location of the kit is known in case it is needed.

[0041] In some embodiments, a convenient, clearly marked, storage solution or station comes with the kit. It may be configured to be mounted on the wall with fasteners, glued, tape, or the like, or it may be free-standing. The storage solution may allow the user to remove modules from the survival supply kit and return them to the storage solution as needed. The storage solution may be made of plastic, fabric, metal, or the like, and it may partially or completely enclose the survival supply kit. In some embodiments, the storage solution is configured to hold multiple survival supply kits.

[0042] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of various embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.