U.S. patent application number 10/891902 was filed with the patent office on 2005-01-20 for set of color coded luggage containers.
This patent application is currently assigned to PERFECT WORLD LUGGAGE, INC.. Invention is credited to Murphy, Richard, Sapyta, Rachel.
Application Number | 20050011793 10/891902 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 34068363 |
Filed Date | 2005-01-20 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050011793 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sapyta, Rachel ; et
al. |
January 20, 2005 |
Set of color coded luggage containers
Abstract
A set of color coded luggage containers comprising a foldable
flat "clam shell" member. The set is color coded, the color
reflecting the contents thereof.
Inventors: |
Sapyta, Rachel; (San
Antonio, TX) ; Murphy, Richard; (Milford,
VA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Daniel D. Chapman
JACKSON WALKER L.L.P.
Suite 2100
112 E. Pecan Street
San Antonio
TX
78205
US
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Assignee: |
PERFECT WORLD LUGGAGE, INC.
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Family ID: |
34068363 |
Appl. No.: |
10/891902 |
Filed: |
July 15, 2004 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60487818 |
Jul 16, 2003 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/459.5 ;
206/363 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 13/02 20130101;
A45C 7/0095 20130101; A45C 2011/007 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/459.5 ;
206/363 |
International
Class: |
B65D 085/00 |
Claims
1. A system of containers comprising: a first clam shell luggage
container having an outer and an inner surface, and hooks to hang
the container vertically on a support surface and having a
multiplicity of clear pockets on the inner surface thereof, the
outer surface of the first container having a first color and
bearing indicia thereon, the indicia descriptive of the contents of
the container; and a second, similarly dimensioned clam shell
luggage container different from the first in the outer surface
color, indicia and at least some of the contents thereof.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein the first clam shell luggage
container includes some pockets having dimensions different than
the dimensions of some of the pockets of the second clam shell
container.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein the indicia of the first shell
luggage container includes one of the following: OR; suture;
staple; team prep; anesthesia; pre-op or post op.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein at least some of the clear pockets
of the first clam shell container and some of the clear pockets of
the second clam shell luggage container are adapted to be removably
secured to the container.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein at least some of the pockets
include hook and loop fasteners to removably secure the pockets to
the container.
6. The system of claim 1 wherein the first clam shell luggage
container further includes a background panel against which the
indicia appears, the background panel, indicia and outer surface
color being contrasting.
Description
[0001] This patent application claims priority from and
incorporates by reference provisional patent application No.
60/487,818 filed Jul. 16, 2003.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Luggage containers including clam shell style luggage
containers that fold in half.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Luggage containers are often adapted or modified to be used
for a specific purpose. Applicant has found a novel combination of
features that have specific utility in the medical area.
[0004] In a natural disaster, terrorist attack or other emergency
situation which there is a sudden need for immediate medical
attention to a large number of people with injuries ranging from
severe to minor, a medical team is often required at the scene.
[0005] Applicants provide a novel system of luggage containers that
are particularly appropriate to this situation.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
medical team with a system of luggage that will allow them to
easily respond in an emergency, mass injury situation.
[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
system of color coded luggage with indicia thereon to allow a
medical team to quickly and efficiently distribute medical supplies
at a mass injury scene.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] These objects and other objects are provided for in
Applicants' novel system comprising a multiplicity of clam shell
luggage containers.
[0009] Applicants' novel system of clam shell luggage containers
are color coded and have hooks on one cover half to hang the
container vertically from a support surface.
[0010] Applicants' novel system of clam shell luggage containers
with hooks for hanging vertically adjacent a support surface also
includes clear pockets, fold-down pockets, and indicia on the color
coded exterior surface thereof.
[0011] Applicants have found that a series of color coded--indicia
coded clam shell luggage containers provide an efficient means for
a medical team response at a mass injury site. For example, a clam
shell luggage container in a orange color prominently featuring
"Suture Pack" prominently on the outside covers thereof may
contain, for example, the following supplies: suture material,
needles and forceps. These supplies would be used for suturing
patients. Another clam shell luggage container in the same set may
be designated anesthesia pack and have a surface color of black and
contain the following supplies or instruments: anesthesia and
syringes. This particular luggage container would be selected by
those personnel who would administer anesthesia.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a container in an
unfolded down position hanging vertically from a support surface by
hooks.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the container as set
forth in FIG. 1 above.
[0014] FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the container set forth
in FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the container as
set forth in FIG. 1.
[0016] FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the container in a
closed position.
[0017] FIG. 5A is a front elevational view and FIG. 5B is a side
elevational view of the container in a closed configuration.
[0018] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of FIG. 2 showing how the pockets
may be removably secured to the inside surface of the cover.
[0019] FIG. 7 is a front elevational view showing a second
container of applicants' system having similar (but not necessarily
identical) exterior dimensions, but having a different color and
having at least some of the pockets inside being of different
dimensions.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0020] FIGS. 1 through 6 illustrate a luggage container (10) having
an outer cover (12) thereon. The luggage container (10) may have a
longitudinal axis (LA) (see FIG. 3), which longitudinal axis will
be vertical when the luggage container is in the open and hanging
in the position illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0021] Thus, it is seen that there are two "halves" to this clam
shell design, which halves are separated by hinged member (18) and
connectable to one another by a cover zipper (17) or other fastener
so that, in an open position, the luggage container (10) may hang
as seen in FIGS. 1 and 3 and in a closed position appears as set
forth in FIG. 5.
[0022] Both first cover half (14) and second cover half (16)
typically have the same color which is typically the same color as
inner surface (19). Furthermore, indicia (15) is typically
provided, prominently displayed on one of either first cover half
or second cover half or on both covers. Indicia color will contrast
against optional background color panel (21), for example, indicia
may be black, background color white (or vice versa) on all
bags--and both colors contrast with the color of the outer cover
(12) of the luggage container. Further, indicia (15) may also be
printed on the inner surface (19) as illustrated in FIG. 1.
[0023] Hooks (20) or other hanging means (grommets, straps or the
like) are provided, typically two and spaced apart as set forth in
FIGS. 1 and 3. Hooks (20) are provided to locate luggage container
(10) stably against a vertical surface, such that when in use
attached pockets (22) and the optional fold out pocket (24) are
easily accessible. Note that attached pockets (22) are typically
attached to inner surface (19) in a manner such that a pocket
zipper (28) is available in or adjacent pocket top wall (30) to
allow access to the contents of the pocket. At least some of the
pockets are clear vinyl to allow identification of the contents
thereof.
[0024] The multiple pockets are typically sized to conform to the
medical instruments or supplies carried therein. Furthermore,
pocket side walls (26) are typically at least partially non opaque.
Pocket dividers (32) typically are provided separating the interior
volume defined by the walls of the pocket into separate spaces. The
pockets are typically accessible through the top by means of pocket
closure means such as zippers or Velcro.
[0025] There are attached pockets (22) which are typically affixed,
either temporarily as by Velcro fastener means (VL and VH, FIG. 6)
on the back walls of the attached pockets (22) to the inner cover,
or permanently affixed as by sewing to the cover inner surface
(19).
[0026] There exists also a novel fold out pocket (24) with a front
wall (24A), typically non-opaque and a typically opaque rear wall
(24B). Attachment edge (24C) is provided, which maybe along the top
wall and side edge (24D) is provided which may be capable of
opening, as by Velcro or the like. Optionally, elastic loops (34)
are sewn into the inside of the covers to provide or storage and
retention of instruments and/or supplies provided with the kit.
[0027] FIG. 7 discloses a similarly dimensioned kit, except for the
color, indicia and dimensions of some of the pockets, designed as
they are for instruments and supplies required by the suture
technicians.
[0028] The table below illustrates the proposed set of kit names,
kit colors and kit contents:
[0029] The external dimensions in a closed configuration as set
forth in FIG. 5 are about 18".times.18". When folded out, it will
hang to have about 18".times.36". The cover material may be made
preferably from a heavy duty cordura. The pockets may be made, in
opaque portion, of the same material. The non-opaque or transparent
portion of the pockets may be made from clear vinyl. The pockets
may be edged with reinforcement material such as nylon tape.
1 KIT NAME COLOR CONTENTS OR Pack Red OR Pack OR Patient Pack Green
OR Patient Suture Pack Orange Suture Staple Pack Maroon Staplers
Team Prep Pack Grey Team Prep OR Ans. Pack Black OR Anesthesia OR
Ans. Patient Pack Teal OR Anesthesia Pre-Op Pack Purple Pre-Op
Pre-Op Patient Pack Royal Blue Pre-Op Patient Post Op Pack Olive
Drab Post Op Post Op Patient Pack Navy Blue Post Op Patient
[0030] While the color coded luggage is provided with medical kits
and supplies, the same system may be used for other items, such as
veterinary supplies or even tools. Moreover, the shape and design
of the luggage container need not be of a clam shell design--in the
broadest sense the invention relates to any color coded, indicia
bearing luggage set.
[0031] Although the invention has been described with reference to
specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed
in a limited sense. Various modifications of the disclosed
embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments of the inventions
will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon the
reference to the description of the invention. It is, therefore,
contemplated that the appended claims will cover such modifications
that fall within the scope of the invention.
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