20120018478 | QUICK DEPLOYMENT OF STORED EQUIPMENT - Provided is a storage compartment allowing quick deployment of emergency equipment stored therein, where the compartment comprises a first door that is opened and the equipment deployed in response to pulling a pull cord connected to the compartment or an electronic signal. Also provided is a bag comprising emergency equipment within a compartment deployable by a user while wearing the bag, where the bag is configured to deploy the piece of equipment in response to pulling a pull cord connected to the bag or an electronic signal. Additionally, a bag configured to house a gas mask and gas mask equipment is provided, where the bag is configured to deploy the gas mask from the bag in response to an action by a user. | 01-26-2012 |