Collapsible litter with integrated equipment bag
Inventors
Johnson, Ross • Hester, Alan • Ward, Erick • Kopp, Chris
Assignees
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Publication Number
US-8528137-B2
Publication Date
2013-09-10
Expiration Date
Abstract
A collapsible litter including a first flexible and elongated body support member having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of flexible grab strap elements attached to the bottom surface of the body support member. The strap elements extend substantially beyond the surface of the body support member. A second flexible body support member, is disposed on the top of the first flexible elongated body support member, and covers a substantial portion of the first flexible elongated body support member. At least one edge of the second flexible body support member is affixed the top surface of the first flexible body support member forming a compartment with an opening for securing and transporting items such that the first and second body support members form a compartment for securing and transporting items.
Core Innovation
The invention relates to a collapsible litter that includes a first flexible and elongated body support member and a plurality of flexible grab strap elements attached to a surface of the first body support member, where the strap elements extend substantially beyond the surface. A second flexible body support member is disposed on top of the first flexible elongated body support member and overlays about half of the first body support, and the second body support member is affixed proximate to at least three edges of the first body support, defining a compartment with an opening.
The collapsible litter further includes at least one flexible body strap element attached to a surface of the first flexible elongated body support member. An end of the body strap element extends substantially beyond the first flexible elongated body support member and has an attachment means disposed thereon, with the flexible body strap element positioned proximate to the opening of the compartment.
The attachment means enables the compartment to be cinched or sealed near the opening, and the collapsible litter is described as usable as a litter and as compatible with tactical/packaging systems. The document also describes integration with a storage device having a sealable compartment and an attachment apparatus, as well as use for storing casualty equipment within the compartment.
Claims Coverage
The document contains one independent claim, which specifies a collapsible litter with three core inventive groupings: a first flexible elongated body support with outward-extending grab straps, an overlaid second flexible body support affixed near multiple edges to form a compartment with an opening, and a flexible body strap element with an attachment means positioned proximate to the compartment opening for cinching or sealing.
First flexible elongated body support with outward-extending grab straps
A first flexible and elongated body support member having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of flexible grab strap elements attached to a surface of the first body support member, the strap elements extending substantially beyond the surface of the first body support member.
Overlaid second body support affixed near multiple edges to form a compartment opening
A second flexible body support member disposed on the top of the first flexible elongated body support member overlaying about 1/2 of the first flexible elongated body support, the second flexible body support member having an upper edge region, a lower edge region and first and second side edge regions, and the second flexible body support member being affixed to the top surface of the first elongated body support member proximate to at least three edges of the first elongated body support member.
Compartment-opening strap with attachment means for cinching or sealing
At least one flexible body strap element attached to a surface of the first flexible elongated body support member, an end of the body strap extending substantially beyond the first flexible elongated body support member and having an attachment means disposed thereon, the at least one flexible body strap element being disposed proximate to the opening of the compartment.
Overall claim coverage centers on a collapsible flexible litter that overlays a second flexible body support to create a compartment with a compartment opening, includes outward-extending grab straps on the first body support, and provides a flexible strap with an attachment means positioned proximate to the compartment opening to cinch or seal the compartment.
Stated Advantages
Enables storage of casualty equipment within a compartment integrated into the collapsible litter.
Provides a compartment that can be cinched or sealed near the compartment opening using an attachment means.
Described compatibility with tactical/packaging systems.
Documented Applications
Use for storing casualty equipment in the compartment of the collapsible litter.
Casualty evacuation system context, including a collapsible litter intended for use as a stretcher.
System integration with a storage device having a sealable compartment and an attachment apparatus.
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