Single-use first aid kit

• US 6,016,915 A
• Filed: 05/04/1999
• Issued: 01/25/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 05/04/1999
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: John D. Almond
• Original Assignee: John D. Almond
• Inventors: Almond, John D.
• Primary Examiner(s): FOSTER, JIMMY G
• Application Number:
  US09/304,394
• Time in Patent Office: 266 Days
• Field of Search: 206/209, 206/210, 206/229, 206/438, 206/440, 206/441, 206/570-572
• US Class Current: 206/570
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 15/001 Packages or dispensers for bandages, cotton balls, drapes, dressings, gauze, gowns, sheets, sponges, swabsticks or towels A61F15/007 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 17/00 First-aid kits

Abstract

A single-use first aid kit having at least one antiseptic wipe to clean a minor wound, an antibiotic ointment to medicate the wound, and at least one bandage to cover the wound. The kit is substantially planar and lightweight so that it can be conveniently carried on an individual.

Claims

1. A single-use first aid kit for treating a minor wound, comprising at least one antiseptic wipe for cleaning the wound, an antibiotic ointment for medicating the wound, and at least one bandage for covering the wound, wherein the kit is substantially planar.

2. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is less than one-fourth inch in thickness.

3. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is less than one-eighth inch in thickness.

4. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is less than 5 inches in length and less than 4 inches in width.

5. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is less than 4 inches in length and less than 3 inches in width.

6. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is between 3 to 5 inches in length and between 2 to 4 inches in width.

7. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is less than 2 ounces in weight.

8. A kit according to claim 1, wherein the kit is less than 0.5 ounce in weight.

9. A first aid kit, comprising at least three hermetically sealed compartments, wherein a first compartment comprises a cleaning agent, a second compartment comprises a medicating agent, and a third compartment comprises at least one adhesive bandage.

10. A kit according to claim 9, wherein said cleaning agent comprises at least one antiseptic wipe.

11. A kit according to claim 9, wherein said medicating agent comprises an antibiotic ointment.

12. A kit according to claim 9, wherein the kit is substantially planar.

13. A kit according to claim 12, wherein the kit is less than one-fourth inch in thickness.

14. A kit according to claim 12, wherein the kit is less than one-eighth inch in thickness.

15. A kit according to claim 9, wherein the kit is less than 2 ounces in weight.

16. A kit according to claim 9, wherein the kit is less than 0.5 ounce in weight.

17. A kit according to claim 9, wherein said hermetically sealed compartments are separated from one another by perforations in the kit such that said compartments may be easily detached from one another.

18. A kit according to claim 9, wherein the kit is flexible.

19. A first aid kit for treating a minor wound, comprising at least three hermetically sealed compartments in a side-by-side relationship, wherein a first compartment comprises means for cleaning the wound, a second compartment comprises means for medicating the wound, and a third compartment comprises means for covering the wound, and wherein the kit is substantially planar.

20. A kit according to claim 19, wherein the kit is less than one-eighth inch in thickness.

21. A kit according to claim 19, wherein the kit is less than 0.5 ounce in weight.