WEARABLE SAFETY ITEM
20230073578 · 2023-03-09
Inventors
Cpc classification
A41D20/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
Abstract
The invention relates to a wearable safety item, for use in emergency situations and wearable by a person, including a substantially planar body adaptable to worn by the person in the first state and be able to be opened up in the second state. Also one or more pockets are included, associated with the body adapted to hold useful items for the emergency situation. The body includes instructions useful in an emergency situation when opened up in the second state, and in first state the wearable safety item is comfortably worn, including the item in the pocket. The invention also includes variations thereon, and methods of use.
Claims
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25. A wearable safety item, for use in emergency situations and wearable by a person including: a substantially planar body adaptable to worn by the person in the first state and be able to be opened up in the second state; one or more pocket associated with the body adapted to hold useful items for the emergency situation; wherein the body includes instructions useful in an emergency situation when opened up in the second state, and instructions are included to adapt the wearable safety item to be used to treat an injury, and the wearable safety item is useful as a tourniquet or a sling to support an injured limb, and in first state the wearable safety item is comfortably worn, including the item in the pocket and how the wearable safety item is worn is in more than one way and may be worn at a plurality of locations on the body able including as worn as a face mask.
26. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein the instructions are included for a treatment chosen from the group: to support a sprain or broken limb; to support an injury; to tightly bandage part of the body; to treat a wound or bleeding; to act as a sling or support to an injured limb; to treat a burn or bite; or to treat a head wound.
27. The wearable safety item according to claim 26, wherein the wearable safety item is of a form chosen from the group: bandana; headband; neckerchief; scarf; or wristlet.
28. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein the emergency situation is chosen from the group: asthma; bite, including snake bit or spider bite; burn; cut; fit, including epileptic fit; fracture; heart attack; heat exhaustion; heat stroke; specific medical condition requiring treatment; or accident.
29. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein the body shape is chosen from the group: circular; irregular; rectangular including long rectangular scarf shape; square; triangular.
30. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein when worn an attractive look is presented forward, by the wearable item.
31. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein a coloured border or frame is included in the body and different colours are for different types, bites, burns or other safety information.
32. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein the first state is the form as to be applied to the body to wear and the open state is where the body is opened up so the safety instructions can be discerned and followed in the emergency situation.
33. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein one or more pocket is included in the body.
34. The wearable safety item of claim 34, wherein the pocket is adapted to lie so that when the item is worn items can be carried comfortable.
35. The wearable safety item of claim 34, wherein the pocket can only be accessed in the open state.
36. The wearable safety item of claim 34, wherein the pocket includes a closure.
37. The wearable safety item of claim 34, wherein the each pocket is a concealed pocket, concealed from the outside when worn.
38. The wearable safety item of claim 26, wherein the wearable safety item is a multi-use item, that may be worn as a face mask, provides safety information, and may be worn as a bandana, worn about the wrist, and used as a support to an injury.
39. A wearable safety scarf, for use in emergency situations and wearable by a person including: a substantially planar scarf body adaptable to worn about the person in the first state and be able to be opened up in the second state, and in the second state medical or safety instruction can be seen on the planar body, and in the first state the medical or safety instructions appears as an attractive decoration; one or more pocket associated with the body adapted to hold useful items for the emergency situation; wherein the body includes instructions useful in an emergency situation when opened up in the second state to assist a person to assist the person, and in first state the wearable safety item is comfortably worn, including the item in the pocket.
40. A wearable safety item, for use in emergency situations and wearable by a person including: a substantially rectangular planar body including decoration, adaptable to worn by the person in the first state whereby the decoration is at least in part visible and be able to be opened up in the second state; one or more pocket concealed pocket, associated with the body adapted to hold useful items for the emergency situation with a secure closure in a concealed manner; wherein the body includes instructions useful in an emergency situation when opened up in the second state, and in first state the wearable safety item is attractive and comfortably worn, including the item concealed in the pocket.
41. The wearable safety item of claim 41, wherein the substantially rectangular planar body is a substantially long rectangular planar body.
42. The wearable safety item of claim 41, wherein the substantially rectangular planar body is a substantially square planar body.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0054] The invention will now be described in connection with non-limiting preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION INCLUDING A BEST MODE
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[0078] Safety scarf 1 includes body 14, which as illustrated in a large square of material when in the opened up state. Preferably, a soft cotton is used similar to large scarfs used in hot environments. Other materials can be used for other applications such as artificial materials, polyester, nylon, mixed materials, bamboo or hemp fabrics, and in fact any suitable material. A hardy material is useful as it is intended that the items be worn during work and out of doors. Strong cotton is also a cool, breathable material useful in sweaty conditions.
[0079] Body 14 can be folded over longitudinally or as a triangle before tying as a head scarf. As folded body 14 presents front 16 towards the front of head 12, with main 18 extending behind to rear 20, where scarf 1 is tied to secure it with tie or knot (not shown) to head 12. Any suitable form of knot or tie can be used to secure the scarf as a person may choose, whereby the scarf covers the head and prevents sweat dripping on to the eyes and face.
[0080] The position of concealed pocket 24 is indicated in profile along the side of main 18. To gain access to pocket 24 this may only be carried out after removing the scarf, and only from inside safety scarf 1. In this form the pocket is a larger pocket suitable to carry longer items, that it may be desired to carry. While the longer or larger item may fit in pocket 24, it is mostly small items that will be carried as this is convenient and comfortable. Pocket 24 could be used to carry a credit card or key, but would usually be used for a safety item, such as a tie, safety pin, or medicine item that may be of use in an emergency situation. For an individual this may be a personal medical item, for a supervisor, it may be an item that may be of use to treat another person. A simple but strong zip closure (not shown) is used so that the item can be safely and securely contained within pocket 24, before tying about head 12. Pocket 24 is designed to lie flat and be comfortable so that the small items within pocket 24 are hardly discernible when worn. Generally, pocket 24 cannot be seen when worn, and so another person would not know the location of the items, unless told about them, and if a small bulge can be seen where the items is carried. It is intended that the pocket is discrete. The inclusion of the concealed pocket provides a significantly useful aspect to the invention as it enables a small item or items to be carried hands free while working. In other forms of the invention larger items may be carried instead, and the pocket adapted accordingly.
[0081] Pockets in clothing are known, but it requires very careful design to make these lie flat on clothing and be able to contain items with out interference. For a scarf, it has been a difficult task to design a pocket that does not interfere with the drape, appearance, and comfort of wear of safety scarf 1. The inventor has carefully developed the invention to use the angles and flow of the tied scarf to conceal a small a useful pocket, towards the rear, which enables items to be worn discretely and with comfort. Pocket 24 may be positioned on either side, or even for very small items at the front of scarf 1. Use of the correct position enables the drape of safety scarf 1 to remain the same as if no pocket existed. Multiple small pockets can be included for the particular items needed to be carried. For example, a long item such as an epi pen may need to be carried and a pocket of a suitable length included to enable ready carrying of this item. A very small pocket to carry a safety pin or medicines can also be included.
[0082] The careful design provides an attractive ornamentation presented at front 16 and main 18, so as to give safety scarf 1 an attractive appearance as worn. The design of the safety instruction appears as decoration when worn, with angles and designs of colours creating an attractive appearance, however, when opened up safety instructions can be read from main body 18. As illustrated, embroidery and printing is used to provide the safety instruction and the decoration. For some materials it will be easier to print the material. In other forms, embroidery will be more suitable and a suitable combination of methods can be used to provide clear information and attractive decoration for this hardy item of work wear.
[0083] When working out in the dirt and dust in the country, it is desirable to have a scarf worn about your person to catch dust and to use to mop the brow and absorb sweat. It is a personal preference how safety scarf 1 may be worn. One way, about head 12 is illustrated in
[0084] Once the items are secure in pocket 24, body 14 can be folded over to make the long scarf shape before being wrapped about head 12 in the manner of a bandana. Presenting the decorative front of safety scarf 1, makes an attractive wearable item. Body 14 is tied with tie 22 at the back of head 12 to secure in place. Positioning of main 18 enables the position of pocket 24 to be aligned with the side of head 12 so as to be comfortable.
[0085] On a normal day the person will go about their work, with the scarf useful to keep the hair out of their eyes and to absorb sweat. A hat can be worn over the scarf 1, and work can be carried out in the usual manner. However, on a day when person 10 is with someone who sustains an injury, or themselves are injured safety scarf 1 comes into play. Safety scarf 1 is untied by tie (not shown but hidden under the hair), and opened up to reveal safety instructions 26. For the general safety form this will include all the typical instructions, how to stop bleeding, treat burns and to splint an injured joint. So if a person has cut themselves on a fence when working and is bleeding, the wound can be cleaned with water, and the instructions for creating a tourniquet from the scarf to staunch the wound to stem the flow of blood. Once the instructions have been read, the same or a different scarf can be used as the tourniquet and secured tightly with the safety pin removed from the pocket, and used to secure it tightly while medical assistance is sought. Similarly, if the injury is a strained wrist, the instructions for a sling can be gleaned from the safety instruction, and then used to create a sling and again the safety pin from the pocket used to secure the sling and take the pressure from the wrist, to lessen the pain. For most of the common injuries sustained when working out on the land the safety instruction is provided and how to treat the injury until help arrives including use of the small items from the pocket.
[0086] In addition to reminding the person about the safety instruction to be taken in the particular circumstance, safety scarf 1 and the contents of the pocket enables ready treatment and following of the instruction. Although most workers will have safety and emergency training, it is easy to forget what to do in the stress of a real emergency. Having the information provided on hand, and a useful item that can itself be used to support or treat the wound, a further important advantage.
[0087] The invention is a very clever way to improve safety in an attractive manner, and that is comfortable to wear, and if an emergency occurs, will help to treat the injury.
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[0089] Again, normal use is comfortable and useful, with a very attractive appearance as presented with decoration to front 116, and safety instruction 126 not particularly discernible. The safety instruction in all forms of the invention is clear to read when in the open state, and can be decorative in its own rate, but generally is mostly obscured during wear. However, if there is an emergency, such as a burn, the item can be readily removed, opened up and all the instruction can be followed easily, and safety scarf 101 used to protect, support or treat the injury.
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[0091] To secure safety scarf 201 it will be tied or looped by tie or knot 222 about the neck is a standard arrangement. Pockets 224a and 224b, 224a a larger small pocket in the main body of the scarf, to carry one item, and narrow pocket 224b to carry very small multiple items. These may be tablets or an injectable vial for emergency treatment.
[0092] Again, as described elsewhere normal use is comfortable and useful, with a very attractive appearance as presented with decoration to front 216, and safety instruction 226 (location shown, but not the detail) can be referred to once the scarf is opened up.
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[0094] Safety scarf 301 is tied as for scarf 201, it will be tied with knot 322, so pocket 324a hangs down to enable items to be carried therewithin. The pocket can be formed amongst the decoration to be hidden, or more easily seen in other forms.
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[0096] In this form safety instruction 426 is viewable with the decorative features (such as the coloured points to the square, not label), to illustrate one overall appearance of this form of the invention. In some forms safety instruction 426 is not viewable at all when worn, but in this form some of safety instruction is used to form part of the decoration. It can be seen that wristlet worn scarf 401 has a very attractive appearance as shown in
[0097] If a wrist is injured during the day, safety scarf 401 is removed through untying tie 422 revealing safety instruction 426. The safety instruction can be referred to, as to the best way to address the injury. The instructions can be followed and the wrist tightly wrapped with the refolded and applied safety scarf 401. It can be seen in
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[0099] A pocket or pockets may be included, similar to as used in
[0100] If need be the safety instruction 526, about what to do in the case of burns can be clearly followed in the open state. Useful treatment, actions, and contact numbers for the emergency services can all be included. Again clear instructions support a person's knowledge in the case of emergency or panic so that the proper procedure is followed.
[0101] As a further feature of wearable safety item 501, coloured border 528 is included around safety instruction 526. Coloured border 528 can be any colour but an organised use of colour to indicate the type of safety information is particularly useful. An example may be use of red for generally information, and then individual colours for safety information of different kinds. It is anticipated that a range of wearable safety items with different coloured borders can be used. In other forms of the invention the border may be black or the same colour as the background where the coloured frame is not used.
[0102] Decoration 530 can clearly be seen in wearable safety item 501, an attractive pattern of flowers. The combination of decoration 530 and the information 528 are arranged such that the wearer can choose to present an attractive decorative part of the scarf foremost, in an attractive fashion. Or a combination of the decoration and information, with coloured border can be chosen to be presented foremost such as to provide a different look.
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[0104] A pocket or pockets may be included, similar to as used in
[0105] If need be the safety instruction 626, about what to do in the case of burns can be clearly followed in the open state. Useful treatment, actions, and contact numbers for the emergency services can all be included in the central area. Further information is provided around border 628. Border 628 is light coloured in use in this form, but could be any suitable colour.
[0106] Decoration 630 in this form extends around the outer border which enables scarf 601 to be worn in a different manner to the other embodiments.
[0107] It may be that different users may favour different forms or arrangements of scarf to meet their tastes and way they wish to wear the scarf.
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[0114] Pockets 924a and 924b are included towards each end of scarf 901, hidden in the pleats, use as decoration. The pleats are particular useful as they enable pockets 924a and 924b to be hidden even when carrying items including the openings as can be seen in particular in
[0115] Clearly, only a few examples of the many different forms of the invention are given here, and many different shapes of body, and forms of safety instruction can be included. In particular, use of diagrams and pictorial safety information will be included as this provides condensed information, which can be incorporated into the overall appearance of the items. The use of the hidden pocket to carry a useful small item hands free is a further very useful aspect of the invention.
TABLE-US-00001 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST: 1/101/201/301/401/501/601/701/801/901 Safety scarf 10/110/410/710/910 Person 12 Head 14/114/214/314/414/514/614/714/814/914 Body 16/116 Front 18/118/218/318/418/518/618/718/818/918 Main 20/120 Rear 122/222/322/422/922 Tie 24/124/224/324a//924a/924b Pocket 26/126/226/326/426/526/626/726/826 Safety instruction 528/628/728/828 Coloured Frame 530/630/730/830 Decorative pattern