Flood protection device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a flood protection device. The device comprises at least one base, at least one telescoping pole installed in each corner of base, a heavy duty flexible material bag to cover at least one item placed on base and at least one locking unit comprising locking seal and button lock to seal bag. To cover the item using the device, first the item is placed on base. Then the poles are installed on the base to support the bag. After covering the item using bag, the locking seal and button lock are closed to seal the bag. The height of poles are adjustable to create sufficient space for item to be placed. The bag protects the item placed inside the device from flood and avoids any damage of it during flood and storm.

Claims

1. A flood protection device to protect an item from flood, comprising: at least one base having a rectangular shape, said at least one base having a pole holder located at each corner, wherein said item is placed on said at least one base; at least one pole installed in each corner of said at least one base on said pole holder, wherein said at least one pole creates a space for said item; a bag to cover said item placed on said at least one base, wherein said at least one pole supports said bag, said bag having a top end having a rectangular shape, said top end having a pole holder located at each corner thereof to receive a top end of said at least one pole; and at least one locking unit located along an outer edge of said base to seal said bag, said locking unit including a locking seal and a plurality of button locks, said locking seal extending the entire length of said outer edge, a rectangular portion provided in front of said locking seal, said rectangular portion having said plurality of button locks mounted thereon, wherein said item comprises at least one of paper documents, electrical and electronic devices, an automobile, home appliances or furniture.

2. The flood protection device of claim 1, wherein said at least one locking unit prevents water from entering said bag.

3. The flood protection device of claim 1, wherein said at least one pole is a telescoping pole.

4. The flood protection device of claim 1, wherein a height of said at least one pole are telescopic height adjustable poles.

5. The flood protection device of claim 1, wherein said bag is made of a flexible material.

6. The flood protection device of claim 1, wherein said locking unit is located entirely below said top end of said bag.

7. The flood protection device of claim 1, wherein said locking seal is provided as a press seal or a zipper lock.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 demonstrates perspective view of fully installed flood protection device 10. The device 10 has bag 1 that covers and protects item placed inside the device 10. Locking unit 2 seals bag 1 and protects item placed inside device from flood.

(3) FIG. 2 demonstrates top view of a base 5 of the present invention. On base 5, item to be protected from flood is placed.

(4) FIG. 3 demonstrates perspective view of present invention showing poles 11 installed on at least one pole holder 6 of base 5 of FIG. 2. Pole holder 6 supports pole 11 at upright position.

(5) FIG. 4 shows a side end view of device 10 of FIG. 1, showing poles 11, bag 1 and locking unit 2.

(6) FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of locking unit 2 of present invention. The locking unit 2 has locking seal 3 and button lock 4.

(7) FIG. 6 shows a top partial cut away view of device 10 of FIG. 1 showing furniture item 12 placed inside the bag 1 to protect from flood.

(8) FIG. 7 shows top inside view of device 10 protecting car 13 inside bag 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

(9) FIG. 1 demonstrates perspective view of fully installed flood protection device 10. The device 10 has bag 1 that covers and protects item placed inside the device 10. After covering the item using bag 1, it can be sealed/locked using locking unit 2. Locking unit 2 has at least one locking seal 3 and button lock 4. The locking seal 3 seals bag 1 such that water/air do not enter into bag 1. Button lock 4 provides preliminary lock protection to bag. Bag 1 can be completely sealed using locking seal 3. The locking seal 3 can be press type sealing or can be zipper lock without limitation. Button lock 4 can be press type button without limitation. As shown in FIG. 1, without limitation, locking unit 2 can be in at least one side of the bag, such that the bag can be opened sufficient to place the item to be protected. Device 10 uses at least one pole (not shown) to support bag 1 in upright position. Pole holder 7 shown in FIG. 1 holds/supports poles at top, such that bag 1 is held in upright position without allowing bag to fall off.

(10) FIGS. 2-3 show base 5 of device 10. On base 5, item to be protected from flood is placed. The base 5 has pole holder 6 to support pole 11 in upright position. When device 10 is to be used for flood protection, base 5 can be placed on open floor and then poles can be installed in support holder 6. Then as shown in FIG. 1 the item to be protected is fully covered with the bag 1 and locked using locking unit 2. It should be noted that bag 1 and base 5 can be either independent elements or can be integrally formed. Proper sealing and connections are provided between each elements, such that entire device remains air tight to prevent water entering device. The bag is a light weight, flexible, watertight and heavy duty rectangular enclosure that provides water-damage protection during flooding. The support pole 11 are telescopic poles, hence are adjustable to create sufficient space for item to be placed. Adjusting height of poles 11 also allows items of various size and shape to be placed inside device 10. The bag 1 protects the item placed inside the device 10 from flood and avoids damage.

(11) FIG. 4 shows a side end view of device 10 of FIG. 1, showing poles 11, bag 1 and locking unit 2, after installing poles 11 and covering item using bag 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the poles 11 are supported at top using pole holder 7. Pole holder 7 not only holds poles in upright position but also retains the bag 1 without shifting or moving or shedding off.

(12) FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of locking unit 2 of present invention. The locking unit 2 has locking seal 3 and button lock 4. The locking unit 2 seals the device 10 and protects item placed inside device 10 from flood. As the present invention seals the item to be protected, it can not only be used to protect from flood but also prevent exterior damage by storm and/or debris. After covering the item using bag 1, the locking seal 3 and button lock 4 are closed to seal the bag 1.

(13) FIG. 6 shows a top partial cut away view of device 10 of FIG. 1 showing furniture item 12 placed inside the bag 1 to protect from flood. FIG. 7 shows top inside view of device 10 protecting car 13 inside bag 1. In case of any flood alert or in case we are going for a long vacation, the items such as automobiles, home appliances, furniture and the like can be covered using device 10. This protects the item which may get dust over time.

(14) The present invention provides an effective way to protect a variety of items, including furniture such as beds, couches, tables and televisions, large and small kitchen appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, dish washers and microwaves, automobiles, and anything that is important and needs to be protected from damaging flood waters. The present invention also prevent exterior damage from storm debris. The device is easy to assemble, need only one person to install and cover item. Further the device is also convenient and easy to use. Helps to prevent damage to seats, wiring, electronics and engine of vehicle, in case of flood. The device is portable and can be producible in different sizes. To cover item in device, first base with opened bag is placed on floor, then poles are installed, then item is placed on base and then finally the bag is locked. The present invention can be used in marketing outlets not limited to, such as automotive stores, department stores, discount department stores, hardware stores, to prevent various items form water damage.

(15) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.