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Catastrophic-exposure emergency kit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-28
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Granted: 1981-10-13
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Expires: 2000-05-28
Abstract
Abstract An emergency kit contains a metallized foil punch adapted to form a cap for the user and containing a metallized foil sheet in the form of a poncho, the foils having gold metallized outer surfaces to facilitate detection and silver metallized inner surfaces for maximum retention of body heat. The pouch also contains a supply of vitamins.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Fitzke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F7/00; A61F7/02; A61F17/00; A61F2007/0001; A61F13/00; A61F2013/00089; A61F2013/00153; A61F2013/00187; A61F13/15; A61F2013/15008; A61F2013/15048; A61F13/51; A61F2013/51095; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A conveniently transportable emergency kit for use in adverse environmental conditions, comprising: a pouch dimensioned to receive the head of a user and composed of a synthetic resin foil having a gold metallic outer surface and a silver metallic inner surface; folded rectangular sheet of synthetic resin foil received in said pouch and dimensioned to wrap around the body of a user, said foil being composed of synthetic resin and having a silver metallized surface adapted to reflect body heat back to the user and a gold metallized surface adapted to be readily detected by the rescuer; and a supply of vitamins capable of sustaining life in the absence of other sustenance for an extended period received in said pouch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A conveniently transportable emergency kit for use in adverse environmental conditions, comprising: a pouch dimensioned to receive the head of a user and composed of a synthetic resin foil having a gold metallic outer surface and a silver metallic inner surface; folded rectangular sheet of synthetic resin foil received in said pouch and dimensioned to wrap around the body of a user, said foil being composed of synthetic resin and having a silver metallized surface adapted to reflect body heat back to the user and a gold metallized surface adapted to be readily detected by the rescuer; and a supply of vitamins capable of sustaining life in the absence of other sustenance for an extended period received in said pouch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The kit defined in claim 1 wherein said sheet has a central hole adapted to pass over the head of the user and enables said sheet to be wrapped as a poncho around the body of the user.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-10-12 | 1985-04-13 | 1985-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-12 | 1989-04-13 | 1989-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-12 | 1993-04-13 | 1993-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |