"AlertUs" The Roadside Assistnace Flag

NexTTyme LLC Presents… The Roadside Assistance Flag “ AlertUs ”

AlertUs “INPEX 2008 International Award Winner” Terry L. Evans, President NexTTyme LLC

Product Definition

" AlertUs " has a 4X12 inch REFLECTIVE strip sewn into the fabric to enable oncoming travelers to easily see your disabled or parked vehicle up to 1500 meters away at night to avoid accidents. It consists of 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material - 8910 Silver Fabric is composed of wide angle, exposed retroreflective lenses bonded to a durable cloth backing (65% polyester 35% cotton). The reflective fabric is the same fabric used on the uniforms of the Fire, Police Departments and DOT workers. Physical Performance: 3M – 8910 silver fabric is certified to meet ANSI/ISEA 107-1999 level 2 retroreflective performance and EN 471 Class 2. Care and Maintenance: · Machine Wash · Only non-chlorine bleach when needed · Tumble dry low · Medium iron · Dry-clean, normal cycle

AlertUs Roadside Assistance Flag

Yours for ONLY $7.99!

Competition

The competitive landscape

The “AlertUs” is the first product of its kind in the world!

This product is FAR MORE superior to warning triangles placed on the ground whereas the “AlertUs” is positioned HIGH above the vehicle

The movement of the flag enables a constant visual affect, although NOT too bright to divert the attention of oncoming motorists

Flares are too dangerous

There are no similar products in retail…Auto Parts stores, DOT, etc..

Visually Superior to Warning Triangles

Packaging & Fulfillment

Product packaging

The “AlertUs” is shipped with its own cardboard tubing

The shipping tube prolongs the life span of the 3M Reflective material

Storage

The shipping tube also performs a dual role as a storage container for the “AlertUs” flag

Easily placed inside the car for accessibility

Visually Superior to Flares

Public Relations

Strategy & execution

INPEX's international jury panel selected gold, silver and bronze award winners for many different product classifications.

NexTTyme LLC Roadside Assistance Flag "AlertUs" was selected as the GOLD MEDAL winner in recognition of Innovative Excellence in the "Automotive" category at the INTERNATIONAL INPEX 2008 Invention EXPO!!

Remaining Safe during your 2 HOUR wait time for Roadside Assistance

Other Promotions

NC Universities and Colleges

Provide new students with the “AlertUs” flag during orientation week

Place the “AlertUs” flag in Student Activity Centers for students to purchase

Auto Rentals

Provide the “AlertUs” flag with every rental vehicle to protect the company’s assets as well as protecting its customers

Auto Dealerships

Use as a customer appreciation gift to its customers

Pricing

Bulk Rate Pricing per Flag / Pole

Economy w/o Logo 1 - 49 = $7.99 per flag/pole 50 - 199 = $7.49 per flag/pole 200 - 399 = $6.99 per flag/pole 400 and up please call us at 704 786-2354 or email: [email_address]

Custom w/ Logo 1 - 49 = $9.99 per flag/pole 50 - 199 = $9.49 per flag/pole 200 - 399 = $8.99 per flag/pole * Minimum 100 * 400 and up please call us at 704 786-2354 or email: [email_address]

Organization Pricing NexTTyme LLC is an advocate of supporting other businesses and their needs, therefore we strive to work with organizations to provide quality service. Please call us at 704 786-2354 or email: [email_address] for orders!

NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

Compare to similar products

During evening hours, the reflective material will alert

oncoming motorists as the flag moves from side to side as

traffic flows. The 4X12 reflective strip is sewn onto both

sides of the flag , therefore visibility is present where there is

no wind up to 1500 meters! The AlertUs flag may also assist

tow-workers, Emergency Responders and State Highway

Troopers in their efforts to identify persons who may need

roadside assistance during DAYLIGHT hours as well as during

EVENING hours!

Visibility is increased due to the positioning of the AlertUs flag

that mounts on top of the window placing the flag high above

the vehicle!

Compare to similar products… cont.

How many of us carry flares inside our vehicles? (Hopefully you will not burn yourself or the dry grass on the roadside). How many of us have an emergency kit inside our trunks? (Do we know what items are inside)? How many of us have warning triangles? How many of us know the correct distance to place the triangles? (You stand the risk of being struck by an oncoming vehicle). How many of us have a roadside assistance program? (If so, are you aware that the average wait time for a tow is 2 hours)? What do you do in the meantime to stay safe at night ?

NC State Affiliations

Registered HUB Vendor of North & South Carolina Department of Transportation

Secured NC State purchase from Brunswick County Health Department for fleet vehicles

Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce

State Farm – Monte Thorns, Agent

OUT OF GAS?

Roadside Safety is important DAY and NIGHT!

There are many reasons why people choose to pull over on the roadside

Protect yourself, property and family!

FLAT TIRE?

What to do in Case of a Breakdown

Breakdowns, no matter when or where they happen , are always an inconvenience. Unfortunately, many people are injured while either working on their cars or waiting for assistance on highways.

However, being prepared for these situations before they happen can help keep you safe!

http://www.pepboys.com/car_care_corner/car_care_basics/safety/what_to_do_in_case_of_a_breakdown /

Always carry warning devices , such as flares and triangles, with you.

Place these a good distance from the vehicle, which is often further away than you might think. Although hazard lights are effective, drivers sometimes confuse them with running lights and steer onto the emergency lane.

Why care about Disabled Vehicles?

http://www.news-record.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID =/20070717/NEWSREC0101/70716027/-1/NEWSRECRSSGNRL .

Article published Jul 17, 2007 Roadside wreck that killed 4 people Flashers, flags and flares can help warn other drivers about stranded vehicles. By Karin Dryhurst Staff Writer

The putter of a tired engine can be the warning sign that pulls a driver off the road. It happens to everyone at some point, hours spent on the side of the road figuring out how to get that car home or to the mechanic. But a broken-down car can be more than a nuisance. Four people trying to retrieve a broken-down car died Saturday morning along University Drive in Elon when they were struck by a Isuzu sport utility vehicle.

Advantages of using “AlertUs”

NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!

NO ELECTRICAL HOOKUP REQUIRED!

GREAT FOR THE ELDERLY!

GREAT FOR AUTO RENTALS!

GREAT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS!

IDEAL FOR AUTO DEALERSHIPS!

A Mother’s Testimony

From: Kimberly <xxx@yahoo.com> To: alertus@nexttyme.com

Date: Friday, June 01, 2007 05:33 am

Subject: Your AlertUs Flag

I think this is a great idea! Feb 2003 I was driving home from Maryland to SC and I was traveling through Richmond, VA on I95 south. I saw a mini van pull over a few cars ahead and traffic was slow .... as it always is on that particular stretch of the highway. All of the sudden, a truck came by me speeding in the left lane and switched lanes (3 lanes) to the far right lane. I thought I was watching a movie in slow motion, but I saw that truck side-swipe the mini van. Later that night while sitting in my motel room in Petersburg, VA .... I saw on the 11pm local news that a woman and infant child were killed on I95 south due to a truck slamming into a parked vehicle on the side of the road. It was revealed that the woman pulled over to change the diaper of her crying infant. I've never felt such grief for someone I did not know. Both died at the scene. Your flag could have prevented this from happening because night time was upon us and it was raining! Kudos to you and your insight to bring awareness to this problem!! Forever Changed, Kimberly

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