Gas mask protective carrier pack

Abstract

A multilayered protective carrier pack system for at least one tactical device (such as a gas mask) and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs includes: a) a carrier pack, having a carrier having a bottom, sidewalls, a back, an open top and a cover for the open top, the sidewalls being connected to the back and to the bottom to form a containment area adapted to hold and support at least one tactical device; the sidewalls having a first protective layer being an outer layer, and having a second protective layer being an inner layer, the inner layer being a plurality of elongated pouches with an open top, each of the plurality of elongated pouches adapted to receive at least one folded flexible disposable handcuff; and b) a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs positioned within the pouches. When at least one tactical device is placed in the containment area, the sidewalls provide protection to the tactical device by way of the sidewall outer layer, the sidewall inner layer and a protective flexible interlayer established by the handcuffs in the pouches.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

a. Field of Invention

The present invention relates generally to multilayered protective carrier packs for at least one tactical device (in some cases, especially a gas mask) and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs. Historically, military, police, special operations personnel and others carry separate pouches or packs with such items as gas masks, grenades, incendiary devices, diversion devices (known as “flash-bangs”), weapons, radio and first aid kits. This practice creates problems, such as available space, accessibility, and resulting clumsiness. The present invention takes note of the newly developed compact disposable plastic handcuffs and there compactness, and couples that with a synergistic arrangement that allows personnel to carry a single pouch in which two or more items are combined and one item further acts as a protective layer for the other item(s). More specifically, in the present invention packs, a row of cuffs inserted around the inside periphery or part of the periphery of the pack provides quick and ready access to the cuffs, yet the cuffs act as a springy cushion layer to protect one or more tactical devices within the pack.

b. Description of Related Art

The following patents are representative of the field pertaining to the present invention:

U.S. Pat. No. US D441,186 S issued to Daboudet illustrates a pilot bag.

U.S. Pat. No. US D485,061 S issued to Noell et al illustrates a gas mask pouch.

U.S. Pat. No. US D530,089 S issued to Silverman illustrates a storage bag.

U.S. Pat. No. US D543,696 S issued to Dodier illustrates a handcuff pouch.

Notwithstanding the prior art, the present invention is neither taught nor rendered obvious thereby.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention is a multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs. It includes a carrier having a bottom, sidewalls, a back, an open top and a cover for the open top the sidewalls being connected to the back and to the bottom to form a containment area adapted to hold and support a gas mask. The sidewalls have a first protective layer being an outer layer, and have a second protective layer being an inner layer, the inner layer being a plurality of elongated pouches with an open top, each of the plurality of elongated pouches adapted to receive at least one folded flexible disposable handcuff. When a gas mask is placed in the containment area, and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs are placed in the plurality of elongated pouches, the sidewalls provide protection to the gas mask by way of the sidewall outer layer, the sidewall inner layer and a protective flexible interlayer established by the plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs located in the plurality of elongated pouches.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the carrier is a flexible carrier of material selected from the group consisting of synthetic woven material, natural woven material, synthetic film material and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the carrier is at least partially a rigid material selected from the group consisting of plastic material, metal material, laminated material and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the cover is a flap.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the multilayered protective carrier pack further includes belt attachment means connected to the carrier back.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the belt attachment means is selected from the group consisting of loops, clips, hooks, snaps and latches.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the multilayered protective carrier pack further includes at least one shoulder strap.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the sidewalls outer layer is a flexible material and the inner layer is a flexible that is shaped in a plurality of elongated pouches in a continuous sheet form and attached to an inside area of the outer layer.

In some embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, the carrier sidewalls further include a third layer being an innermost layer, located between the plurality of elongated pouches and the containment area.

In some other embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is a multilayered protective carrier pack system for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs. It includes: a.) a carrier pack, having a carrier having a bottom, sidewalls, a back, an open top and a cover for the open top the sidewalls being connected to the back and to the bottom to form a containment area adapted to hold and support at least one tactical device; the sidewalls having a first protective layer being an outer layer, and having a second protective layer being an inner layer, the inner layer being a plurality of elongated pouches with an open top, each of the plurality of elongated pouches adapted to receive at least one folded flexible disposable handcuff; and b.) a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs positioned within the plurality of elongated pouches. When at least one tactical device is placed in the containment area, the sidewalls provide protection to the at least one tactical device by way of the sidewall outer layer, the sidewall inner layer and a protective flexible interlayer established by the plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs located in the plurality of elongated pouches.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the carrier is a flexible carrier of material selected from the group consisting of synthetic woven material, natural woven material, synthetic film material and combinations thereof.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the carrier is at least partially a rigid material selected from the group consisting of plastic material, metal material, laminated material and combinations thereof.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the cover is a flap.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the multilayered protective carrier pack further includes belt attachment means connected to the carrier back.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the belt attachment means is selected from the group consisting of loops, clips, hooks, snaps and latches.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the multilayered protective carrier pack further includes at least one shoulder strap.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the sidewalls outer layer is a flexible material and the inner layer is a flexible that is shaped in a plurality of elongated pouches in a continuous sheet form and attached to an inside area of the outer layer.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the carrier sidewalls further include a third layer being an innermost layer, located between the plurality of elongated pouches and the containment area.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the at least one tactical device is selected from the group consisting of at least one grenade, at least one ammunition pack, at least one flash bang device, at least one radio and a first aid kit.

In some preferred embodiments of the present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of paragraph [00017], the at least one tactical device is a plurality of flash bang devices.

Additional features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention may be set forth or apparent from consideration of the following detailed description, drawings, and claims. Moreover, it is to be understood that both the foregoing summary of the invention and the following detailed description are exemplary and intended to provide further explanation without limiting the scope of the invention as claimed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and together with the detail description serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is an open top view of an embodiment of a multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device (here a gas mask is shown) and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the FIG. 1 present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged partially assembled top partial view of another present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs; and,

FIG. 4 is an open top view of an embodiment of a multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device (here plural cylindrical devices, such as incendiary devices, are shown) and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 is an open top view of an embodiment of a multilayered protective carrier pack 100, for carrying at least one tactical device (here a gas mask 31 is shown) and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs. It has been discovered that flexible handcuffs made of plastic can now be folded in half and in half again so that cuffs 30 inches long can be folded to 15 inches and then gain to 7½ inches and may optionally be looped with a rubber band, gasket or other holder. In this form, the cuffs can fit into a pouch that would typically hold one cigar. Taking advantage of this discovery, the present invention pack 100 has facility for storing these folded handcuffs and providing a protective layer for the internally stored tactical device(s). The term “tactical device” should be interpreted to mean anything that a tactical officer might carry in a pack.

In FIG. 1, pack 100 has a back 1, a front 3 and a flap 5 that is folded back in this Figure and shown in more detail in FIG. 2 discussed below. (Front 3 is an arcuate flexible, semi-flexible or rigid wall that actually acts as a continuous wall for the front and sides of the pack 100. It could alternatively have side walls with corners.) On the inside wall 7 of front 3 is another wall 9 (in this case, a flexible or semi-flexible panel that is attached to inside wall 7 in a pattern so as to create a series of pouches, such as pouches 11 and 13. The pouches are sized to receive one or more folded disposable handcuffs such as cuffs 17, 19 and 21. Because the cuffs are folded plastic, they flex and squeeze or yield slightly to pressure, and thus further cushion and protect gas mask 31. (Gas masks are often partially cloth or other foldable material and gas mask 31 has a portion of itself folded in so that it fits and appears as shown.)

FIG. 2 is a closed front view of the FIG. 1 present invention multilayered protective carrier 100. Front 3 has a rectangular front view and a curved top view and includes security strap 23 interconnecting with latch 25 on flap 5. Optional carrying strap 27 is also included.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged partially assembled top partial view of another present invention multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs. This is an inside view. Shown are front panel 200 and bottom panel 51. Bottom panel 200 has a footprint of a truncated half circle 51 with the truncation at line 53. Front panel 200 has an inside wall 35 onto which second wall 47 is sewn or heat sealed or otherwise attached to inside wall 35 at seams such as seam 43 at positions such as flat 41, between pouches such as pouches 37 and 39. Bottom area 45 of front 200 is attached to the rim of bottom 300 (partially completed in the Figure at flat 53). A back panel with flap (not shown) is then attached and the pack is completed. This is merely an example of how present invention packs may be fabricated and is in no way intended to be limited to this method.

FIG. 4 is an open top view of an embodiment of a multilayered protective carrier pack 400. It has a front 101, a bottom 102, a right side 103, a back 104 and a left side 105. It may be constructed of rigid, semi-flexible or flexible material. There is also a top flap 121 with attachment means 121 that connects and disconnects with attachment means 125 on front 101, such as a latch or magnet or hook and loop fastener. On the inside of the front 101, back 102 and side walls 103 and 105 are a plurality of elongated pouches, such as pouches 107, 109 and 111. These pouches are adapted to receive flexible handcuffs, such as cuffs 113 and 115. There is another optional protective wall 117 within which one or more tactical devices may be stored. Here, two incendiary devices 119 and 121 are safely and securely stored. The cuffs are easily accessible and act to further protect the contents of pack 400.

Although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to those particular embodiments, and that various changes and modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, which comprises:

a carrier having a bottom, sidewalls, a back, an open top and a cover for said open top said sidewalls being connected to said back and to said bottom to form a containment area adapted to hold and support a gas mask;

said sidewalls having a first protective layer being an outer layer, and having a second protective layer being an inner layer, said inner layer being a plurality of elongated pouches with an open top, each of said plurality of elongated pouches adapted to receive at least one folded flexible disposable handcuff;

wherein, when a gas mask is placed in said containment area, and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs are placed in said plurality of elongated pouches, said sidewalls provide protection to said gas mask by way of said sidewall outer layer, said sidewall inner layer and a protective flexible interlayer established by said plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs located in said plurality of elongated pouches.

2. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 1 wherein said carrier is a flexible carrier of material selected from the group consisting of synthetic woven material, natural woven material, synthetic film material and combinations thereof.

3. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 1 wherein said carrier is at least partially a rigid material selected from the group consisting of plastic material, metal material, laminated material and combinations thereof.

4. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 1 wherein said cover is a flap.

5. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 1 wherein said multilayered protective carrier pack further includes belt attachment means connected to said carrier back.

6. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 5 wherein said belt attachment means is selected from the group consisting of loops, clips, hooks, snaps and latches.

7. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 1 wherein said multilayered protective carrier pack further includes at least one shoulder strap.

8. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 1 wherein said sidewalls outer layer is a flexible material and said inner layer is a flexible that is shaped in a plurality of elongated pouches in a continuous sheet form and attached to an inside area of said outer layer.

9. The multilayered protective carrier pack for a gas mask and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 1 wherein said carrier sidewalls further include a third layer being an innermost layer, located between said plurality of elongated pouches and said containment area.

10. A multilayered protective carrier pack system for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs, which comprises:

a.) a carrier pack, including:

a carrier having a bottom, sidewalls, a back, an open top and a cover for said open top said sidewalls being connected to said back and to said bottom to form a containment area adapted to hold and support at least one tactical device;

said sidewalls having a first protective layer being an outer layer, and having a second protective layer being an inner layer, said inner layer being a plurality of elongated pouches with an open top, each of said plurality of elongated pouches adapted to receive at least one folded flexible disposable handcuff; and,

b.) a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs positioned within said plurality of elongated pouches;

wherein, when at least one tactical device is placed in said containment area, said sidewalls provide protection to said at least one tactical device by way of said sidewall outer layer, said sidewall inner layer and a protective flexible interlayer established by said plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs located in said plurality of elongated pouches.

11. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said carrier is a flexible carrier of material selected from the group consisting of synthetic woven material, natural woven material, synthetic film material and combinations thereof.

12. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said carrier is at least partially a rigid material selected from the group consisting of plastic material, metal material, laminated material and combinations thereof.

13. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said cover is a flap.

14. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said multilayered protective carrier pack further includes belt attachment means connected to said carrier back.

15. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 14 wherein said belt attachment means is selected from the group consisting of loops, clips, hooks, snaps and latches.

16. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said multilayered protective carrier pack further includes at least one shoulder strap.

17. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said sidewalls outer layer is a flexible material and said inner layer is a flexible that is shaped in a plurality of elongated pouches in a continuous sheet form and attached to an inside area of said outer layer.

18. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said carrier sidewalls further include a third layer being an innermost layer, located between said plurality of elongated pouches and said containment area.

19. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 10 wherein said at least one tactical device is selected from the group consisting of at least one grenade, at least one ammunition pack, at least one flash bang device, at least one radio and a first aid kit.

20. The multilayered protective carrier pack for at least one tactical device and a plurality of flexible disposable handcuffs of claim 19 wherein said at least one tactical device is a plurality of flash bang devices.