BACKGROUND
Outdoor gear for camping, hunting, or general survival typically includes a sleeping bag or bivy, emergency survival gear, water containers, rope, a backpack, and other survival accessories. What is needed is a survival sack configured to provide multiple different outdoor and survival uses, including for use by displaced people such as in disaster situations such as natural disasters, war, or homeless people.
SUMMARY
The purpose of the summary is to enable the public, and especially the scientists, engineers, and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection, the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The summary is neither intended to define the inventive concept(s) of the application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the inventive concept(s) in any way.
In accordance with the present invention, what is disclosed is a new and improved survival sack. The survival sack is configured to be used as a bivy, a survival stretcher, a backpack, or any combination of the three. The survival sack is made from a woven high polymer, waterproof material. In particular, this material is a non-laminated radiant foil having preferably a 4 mil thickness, in particular a vapored aluminum adhered to a polyethylene substrate. The material is configured to preserve and trap heat. The survival sack is configured to fold down in size and be easily transportable. The tensile strength of the material allows for cannibalization options not found or capable in mylar or other survival products. The material provides for increased strength and durability and allows for reuse, which is typically not feasible with mylar based survival products.
In one embodiment, the survival sack has a flap extending from the lower layer of the survival sack. The flap can be used to protect an individual's head while the individual is lying on the ground or to cover an individual's head while the individual is lying in the survival sack. The flap is configured to be cut into strips of material allowing the user to tie the strips together to create survival material such as rope. Alternatively, shoe liners can be cut from the flap, or any other shape of material that a user desires.
In one embodiment the survival sack has an attachable hood. The attachable hood has straps made preferably of the same material as the hood and survival sack. Alternatively the straps are made from any tethering material, such as Kevlar webbing, or any strap construction such as rope. The attachable hood is configured to cover the head and face of a user while the user is positioned in the survival sack. The attachable hood is configured to be removed and utilized as a water pouch. When utilized as a water pouch, the attachable hood is cinched up by the straps.
In a preferred embodiment, the survival sack is configured to be used as a survival stretcher. An injured or debilitated individual can lay on or in the survival sack and be carried by two other individuals. The edges of the survival sack preferably have pole sleeves configured for a pole to be inserted within the sleeve. The pole sleeves are preferably constructed by stitching together the survival sack approximately two-four (2-4) inches from the edge of the survival sack. The pole sleeves preferably extend a substantial portion of the length of the survival sack. Alternatively, the pole sleeves extend the entire length of the survival sack. The sleeves are preferably open at the ends. Alternatively the sleeves are configured to open at the ends, such as by having a portion capable of being perforated by poles or by being cut open with a razor blade. When an injured or debilitated individual lays on the survival sack, two other individuals can grab the poles inserted in the pole sleeves and carry the injured individual. The pole sleeves preferably have openings along the length of the sleeves that are configured to be used as handles. The openings are longitudinal cuts along the sleeve or are openings surrounded by stitching to reinforce the handles. In an alternate embodiments, the survival sack can have pole sleeves or handle openings.
In another embodiment, the survival sack is configured to be used as a backpack. Shoulder straps can be inserted into the handle openings to attach the survival sack to a user's back. Alternatively, shoulder straps can be integrally attached to the body of the survival sack. Solid items or liquid, such as water, can be stored within the sack and a user can mount the survival sack on a user's back. The opening of the survival sack can be rolled to create a waterproof seal, similar to that in dry bag construction.
In another embodiment, the survival sack has a collapsible heating sleeve. The heat sleeve is configured to attach to heating vents of a vehicle. The heating sleeve is configured to allow heat flow into the interior of the survival sack.
In another embodiment, the survival sack has shoe liners configured to fit a user's feet. The shoe liners can utilize shoe strings and straps to tighten the shoe liners to the user's feet.
The inventive concepts disclosed herein provide a proactive hypothermia defense for a variety of situations, including extreme situations and the most inhospitable backcountry conditions.
Still other features and advantages of the claimed invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from the following detailed description describing preferred embodiments of the invention, simply by way of illustration of the best mode contemplated by carrying out my invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of modification in various obvious respects all without departing from the invention. Accordingly, the description of the preferred embodiments is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive in nature.
While the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the inventive concept(s) to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the inventive concept(s) as defined herein.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a survival sack with an associated hood, and a separate hood and survival sack in a storage configuration.
FIG. 2 is a top view of the survival sack of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a top view of the survival sack of FIG. 1 with a person positioned within the survival sack.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the survival sack in FIG. 1 with a flap cover.
FIG. 5 is a top view of the survival sack of FIG. 1 with the top flap cover folded over to cover a person in the sack.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the survival sack in FIG. 1 utilized as a stretcher with a person positioned in the stretcher.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the survival sack in FIG. 1 utilized as a stretcher with the top flap pulled over a person's head
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the survival sack utilized as a backpack.
FIG. 9 is a second view of the survival sack utilized as a backpack.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the survival sack in FIG. 1 attached to a vehicle's heating duct.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the connection slit of the survival sack for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the connection tube of the survival sack for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct extending from the connection slit of the survival sack.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the connection tube of the survival sack for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct extending from the connection slit of the survival sack.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the connection tube of the survival sack for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct extending from the connection slit of the survival sack.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the connection tube of the survival sack having a circular connector for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct.
FIG. 16 is a second perspective view of the connection tube of the survival sack having a circular connector for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct.
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the connection tube of the survival sack having a circular connector being inserted therein for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct.
FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the connection tube of the survival sack having a circular connector inserted therein for connecting to a vehicle's heating duct.
FIG. 19 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the attachable hood being utilized as a hood.
FIG. 20 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the attachable hood being utilized as a sling.
FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the attachable hood being utilized as a bucket.
FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the attachable hood being utilized as a bucket.
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a portion of the survival sack illustrating pre-fabricated seams or lines for sectioning the survival sack material into strips and shoe liners that can be cut from the survival sack.
FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a portion of strips created by sectioning the material of the survival sack along the lines shown in FIG. 23.
FIG. 25 illustrates the strips of FIG. 24 utilized to form a splint positioned on a person's leg.
FIG. 26 illustrates a strip of FIG. 24 utilized to form a fire starting bow.
FIG. 27 illustrates strips of FIG. 24 utilized to form a rope and a carrying basket as well as the cutout shoe liners.
FIG. 28 illustrates markings on the survival sack for cutting to form a survival vest.
FIG. 29 illustrates a close up view of a cutting line of FIG. 28 for forming ties and a belt line for a vest.
FIG. 30 illustrates a close up view of the cut away line shown on FIG. 28.
FIG. 31 illustrates a close up view of the indicated cut line for a neck hole of FIG. 28.
FIG. 32 illustrates a survival vest formed by cutting along the lines shown on FIG. 28.
DISCLOSURE
FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a preferred embodiment of the survival sack 10. The survival sack 10 is configured to open and allow a user to lay inside. The edges of the survival sack 10 preferably has pole sleeves 12 on opposite edges of the survival sack 10. The pole sleeves 12 are configured for the insertion of poles 14 (illustrated in FIGS. 4-5). The pole sleeves 12 are preferably divided from the body 11 of the survival sack 10 by stitching 13.
The pole sleeves 12 have a plurality of openings 16 that extend through the survival sack 10. The openings 16 are configured to serve as handles for individuals to grasp and carry another individual in the survival sack 10. Alternatively, the openings 16 can be utilized as tie down attachment points when the survival sack is utilized as a bivy or sleeping bag. The openings 16 are preferably reinforced by stitched fabric grips 18.
FIG. 3 illustrates the survival sack 10 being utilized as a sleeping bag or bivy. The body 11 of the survival sack 10 has an opening 20 at one end for a user to get inside. In a preferred embodiment, the survival sack has a slit opening 22 configured to allow for a user's head and neck to be externally exposed.
In a preferred embodiment, the survival sack has a hood 24 configured to pull over a user's head (illustrated in FIG. 4). The hood 24 is preferably integrally attached to the bottom layer of the body 11. In an alternate embodiment (illustrated in FIG. 6), the hood is removably attached to the bottom layer of the body 11. In this alternate embodiment, the hood attaches to the body 11 by straps. The straps are preferably integrated with the hood.
FIGS. 5-6 illustrate the survival sack being utilized as an emergency stretcher. An individual can insert poles 14 into the pole sleeves 12 and two individuals can carry an injured or debilitated individual. Alternatively, two individuals can grab the handles 16 on each end of the [7]body 11 to carry an injured or debilitated individual.
In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-7, the survival sack 60 has an integrated cover 70 and an attachable hood 72. The attachable hood 72 attaches proximate to the upper body 64 of the survival sack 60. The attachable hood 72 is configured to cover a user's head and preserve heat, and can be used without the survival sack. The integrated cover 72 is configured to pull over an individual's head and shoulders when the user has the survival sack positioned on the user's body.
FIGS. 8-9 illustrates an embodiment of the survival sack 80 being utilized as a backpack. The survival sack 80 has straps 82 integrated into the body 84 of the survival sack 80. The straps 82 are configured for a user's shoulders. The upper edges 86 of the body 84 can be rolled down to allow a user to insert items into the body 84. Once a user fills the body 84 with items, the user can straighten the edges 86 of the body 84 (illustrated in FIG. 16). The edges 86 configured to be tightly rolled down together to form a water tight seal similar to a dry bag (illustrated in FIG. 17). The edges 86 are configured to be tied together to prevent the seal from unraveling (illustrated in FIG. 18). A user can then place the survival sack 80 on his or her shoulders (illustrated in FIG. 18-19).
FIG. 10-18 illustrates an embodiment of the survival sack 60 with a heating sleeve 62. The heating sleeve 62 is attached to the body 64 of the survival sack 60 at a slit 61. The slit can be provided as a cut line for the user to cut out. The heating sleeve 62 has a distal end 66 configured for attaching to a vehicle heater vent (illustrated in FIG. 10). The heating sleeve 62 allows an individual to capture and preserve vehicular heat in the survival sack 60. Preferably a bracket 69 is provided to clamp or clip to the grill of a heater vent. The bracket further serves to keep the end of the sleeve open.
FIGS. 19-22 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the removable hood 26. The hood 26 is configured to be utilized as a water pouch (FIGS. 21-22). The straps 28 of the hood 26 can be tied together to seal the water within the hood 26. The hood can be used as an arm sling (FIG. 20) as well.
FIGS. 23-27 illustrate varying uses that of the sack that are accomplished by providing pre-installed cut lines on the survival sack, and preferably on the flap. FIG. 23 illustrates shoe liners 100, straps 110 and a carrying strap made from the survival sack. The survival sack is configured to be cut into strips and tied together to make a plurality of straps 110 that can be tied together to make a rope. The shoe liners are preferably cut from the flap of the survival sack. The flap of the survival sack in FIG. 23 has printed lines 112 to allow for precise cutting, as shown by the straps 110 cut from the flap in FIG. 24. The flap from which the shoe liners 100 are cut may be used for other purposes as well. These include, but are not limited to, cutting the flap to be used as an arm sling or a tourniquet. Additionally, the flap may be cut and used as an arm or leg splint with use of rigid material, such as tree branches or tent poles (FIG. 25). Similarly the straps or strips can be used to construct a fire starting bow as shown in FIG. 26. FIG. 27 illustrates shoe liners 100 cut from the flap, as well as a carrying sling 101 formed from sticks and the straps. A rope 103 is shown and is formed by tying a series of strips or straps together.
Alternatively, the entire body of the survival sack can be cut into strips. The strips are preferably two inches in width. The flap or the body of the survival sack can have printed lines on the material so a user does not have to measure where to cut.
FIGS. 28-32 illustrate integral cut lines for constructing a survival vest from the sack. The sack has cut lines 204 for cutting a slit or opening through which a user places the user's head. The remaining four cut lines 202 are cut to allow for positioning therethrough of straps to form a belt to secure the device to the user's waist. FIG. 32 illustrates the strpas or strips 212 positioned through the slits 214 formed by cutting at cut lines 202. Opening 210 is provided by cutting at cut line 200.
While certain exemplary embodiments are shown in the Figures and described in this disclosure, it is to be distinctly understood that the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) is not limited thereto but may be variously embodied to practice within the scope of this disclosure. From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined herein.
Patent Application
20250160549
