David R Chavez

US Patent:

53749197, Dec 20, 1994

Filed:

Dec 27, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/173763

Inventors:

Sean R. Zelka - Bellevue WA
David A. Chavez - Bellevue WA

International Classification:

G08B 1314
G08B 2100

US Classification:

340574

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are provided for carrying and accessing multiple safety devices, wherein the removal of one safety device simultaneously activates a second safety device. The method includes removing a chemical spray canister secured to a pack body, wherein an activation cord pulls an alarm pin thereby activating an audible alarm. The apparatus includes a spray canister and an audible alarm attached to a pack body, the canister and alarm being concealed by a cover. The cover is attached to the pack body with multiple slide fasteners. The cover has attached thereto a rip cord, so that when the rip cord is pulled by the user, the cover is partially or completely removed to expose the spray canister and the alarm; the spray canister and the alarm are interconnected by a cord so that removal of the spray canister simultaneously activates the audible alarm.