Patent ID: 6130616
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: G08B

Abstract:
A personal security backpack having a pair of shoulder straps, a combination audible and visual alarm system, a compartment within which personal items may be carried, said backpack having a siren widow and a strobe light window, the backpack further comprising:a battery pack;an audio alarm siren disposed proximate said siren window and in selective electrical contact with said battery pack for emitting audio alarm signals when activated:a visual strobe lamp disposed proximate said strobe lamp window and in selective electrical contact with said battery pack for emitting a conspicuous and highly visible visual signal when activated; andan externally accessible alarm panic switch mounted on one of the pair of shoulder straps of the backpack, the switch having an ""on"" and ""off"" position, whereby placing the switch in the ""on"" position simultaneously places said audio alarm siren and said visual strobe lamp in electrical contact with said battery pack to activate said audio alarm siren and said visual strobe lamp to attract the attention of nearby persons.