Medical alert device
First Claim
1. A medical alert device, comprising:
- (a) a member, said member including a symbol or written message indicative of an injury or physical infirmity of the type that precludes any level of impact to a person; and
(b) means for attaching said member to a portion of said person.
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Abstract
An apparatus for preventing impact to a person with an injury or infirmity includes a member that is worn over a portion of the body. Straps or other methods are used to secure the member where desired. The member provides a level of impact protection. The member can include optional cushioning material and a visible warning or audible warning, or both. The warning can be a written message or a well-recognized symbol, for example, a Red-Cross symbol. The written message or symbol or other portion of the apparatus can be illuminated, if desired. The illumination and audible warning can be constant or they can pulse on and off. A proximity sensor detects the approach of others and activates the visible and audible warnings. If desired, a command can then be spoken such as, “Stop! Do not approach!”
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23 Claims
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1. A medical alert device, comprising:
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(a) a member, said member including a symbol or written message indicative of an injury or physical infirmity of the type that precludes any level of impact to a person; and
(b) means for attaching said member to a portion of said person. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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