Safety apparatuses, systems and kits

Abstract

The present invention relates to safety apparatuses, systems and kits. Specifically, the present invention relates to safety apparatus comprising a compartment having a break away closure and a light-penetrating window for charging a portable communication device such as a cellular phone or the like. In addition, the present invention relates to systems and kits comprising alarms, weapons and other safety gear useful for protection in an emergency.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A safety apparatus comprising:
 a container having a top section disposed on a bottom section in a clam-shell configuration, wherein an enclosed space is formed between the top section and the bottom section;   a lock member disposed adjacent a first end of the top section and a first end of the bottom section; and   a latch securing together the first end of the top section and the first end of the bottom section, the latch further having a lock, wherein the lock is attached to a tab having a first orientation and a second orientation, the tab being insertable into the lock member in the first orientation, the tab being resistant to entry in and removal from the lock member in the second orientation, further wherein the tab breaks upon a reasonable amount of force thereby releasing the top section of the container from the bottom section of the container.   
     
     
         2 . The safety apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the tab is scored to ease breaking. 
     
     
         3 . The safety apparatus of  claim 1  wherein a second end of the top section of the container is hingedly attached to a second end of the bottom section of the container. 
     
     
         4 . The safety apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a handle disposed on the first end of the bottom of the container. 
 
     
     
         5 . The safety apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a window disposed within the top of the container that allows light to traverse therethrough. 
 
     
     
         6 . The safety apparatus of  claim 5  wherein the window is translucent. 
     
     
         7 . The safety apparatus of  claim 5  further comprising:
 a receptacle disposed on an interior surface of the top of the container, wherein the receptacle is adjacent the window. 
 
     
     
         8 . A safety system for interaction with by a user during an emergency comprising:
 a container having a top section disposed on a bottom section in a clamshell configuration, wherein an enclosed space is formed between the top section and the bottom section, a window disposed within the top section of the container that allows light to traverse therethrough, a lock member disposed adjacent a first end of the top section and a first end of the bottom section, and a latch securing together the first end of the top section and the first end of the bottom section, the latch further having a lock, wherein the lock is attached to a tab having a first orientation and a second orientation, the tab being insertable into the lock member in the first orientation, the tab being resistant to entry in and removal from the lock member in the second orientation, further wherein the tab breaks upon a reasonable amount of force thereby releasing the top of the container from the bottom of the container; and   an alarm disposed within the enclosed space that activates upon opening the container, wherein the alarm sends information to interested parties.   
     
     
         9 . The safety system of  claim 8  wherein the information sent to interested parties is selected from the group consisting of global positioning coordinates, date and time the container was opened, length of time the container has been open, items that have been removed from the container, items that remain in the container, and any combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . The safety system of  claim 8  wherein the interested parties are selected from the group consisting of 911 operators, emergency dispatchers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the state police, the local police, the fire department, hospitals, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and any combination thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The safety system of  claim 8  wherein the alarm sends information to interested parties wirelessly. 
     
     
         12 . The safety system of  claim 8  wherein the alarm comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is disposed on an interior surface of the top section and the second portion is disposed on an interior surface of the bottom section, and further wherein the first portion and the second portion are disposed adjacent one another when the top of the container is disposed on the bottom of the container. 
     
     
         13 . The safety system of  claim 12  wherein the first portion has a first magnetic field and the second portion has a second magnetic field, wherein the alarm is activated when the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field cease to overlap. 
     
     
         14 . The safety system of  claim 12  wherein the first portion has a button that is engaged by the second portion when the second portion is adjacent the first portion, wherein the alarm is activated when the button is disengaged. 
     
     
         15 . A safety kit comprising comprising:
 a container having a top section disposed on a bottom section in a clamshell configuration, wherein an enclosed space is formed between the top section and the bottom section, a window disposed within the top section of the container that allows light to traverse therethrough, a lock member disposed adjacent a first end of the top section and a first end of the bottom section, and a latch securing together the first end of the top section and the first end of the bottom section, the latch further having a lock member, wherein the lock is attached to a tab having a first orientation and a second orientation, the tab being insertable into the lock member in the first orientation, the tab being resistant to entry in and removal from the lock member in the second orientation, further. wherein the tab breaks upon a reasonable amount of force thereby releasing the top of the container from the bottom of the container; and   a solar cell disposed within the receptacle and adjacent the window.   
     
     
         16 . The safety kit of  claim 15  further comprising:
 a communication device electrically connected to the solar cell. 
 
     
     
         17 . The safety system of  claim 15  further comprising:
 a short range weapon disposed within the enclosed space. 
 
     
     
         18 . The safety system of  claim 15  further comprising:
 a long range weapon disposed within the enclosed space. 
 
     
     
         19 . The safety system of  claim 15  further comprising:
 a chemical compound disposed within the enclosed space. 
 
     
     
         20 . The safety system of  claim 15  further comprising:
 an alarm disposed within the enclosed space that activates upon opening the container.