MULTIFUNCTION BABY TRAVEL BAG

Abstract

A multifunction baby travel bag having a back panel with an open rectangular recess for facilitating accessibility of sanitary wipes, the travel bag having a plurality of pockets for receiving baby accessories.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to carries cases and bags, and more particularly relates to baby travel bag having several pockets and compartments for organizing and accessibility.

BACKGROUND

Description of the Related Art

Simple baby travel bags are well-known in the art. It is an object of the present invention to provide a multifunction baby travel bag suitable for carrying diapers, sanitary product and other baby accessories, which bag includes compartments and pockets needed for accessibility. Other objects will in part be obvious and will in part appear hereinafter.

Mothers and baby caretakers typically must haul many items for care of babies and infants when traveling even briefly from home. Typically, these items are jumbled loosely in one or more carrying bags, including clothing, diapers, blankets, food, milk, bottles, toys, bibs, lotions, powders and other items.

Many of these items are misplaced or forgotten because of the unorganized manner in which they are assembled and ported. It is difficult to easily locate any particular item jumbled together with the others in the travel bag, particularly in exigent circumstances often facing mothers, including crying babies, babies needing changing, and the like.

Accordingly, a baby travel bag is desirable which provides ample compartment and storage for the numerous assorted items needed when traveling with babies and infants.

SUMMARY

From the foregoing discussion, it should be apparent that a need exists for a multifunction travel bag. Beneficially, such a device would overcome inefficiencies with the prior art by providing a baby travel bag with easily accessible essential accessories.

The present invention has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved by currently available apparti. Accordingly, the present invention has been developed to provide a baby travel bag comprising: a front panel and a back panel forming a receptacle for porting baby accessories forming an open top end, wherein the back panel forms an open rectangular recess for facilitating access to sanitary wipes housed within an interior pocket; a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using one of magnets and Velcro®; a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using one of magnets and Velcro®; an interior, resealable polymeric watertight pocket adhered to an interior surface of the travel bag; and two or more interior pockets having open top ends for receiving baby accessories.

The flap and back panel may be formed as a single integrated piece. The travel bag may further comprise two or more D-rings for detachably affixing to a shoulder strap. The travel bag may further comprise two or more D-rings for detachably affixing to a shoulder strap.

The travel bag, in some embodiments, may further comprise a zipper for zipping closed the open top end. The travel bag may further comprise a wrist strap affixed at one end to the travel bag using one or more snaps.

The interior polymeric pocket may be adapted to house a removable folded baby changing mat. The baby accessories may comprise one or more of a bottle, a cellular phone, a folded mat, diapers, sanitary wipes, snacks, keys and toys.

The travel bag may further comprise a ribbon key hang having two snaps.

A second baby travel bag is provided comprising: a front panel and a back panel forming a receptacle for porting baby accessories forming an open top end, wherein the back panel forms an open rectangular recess for facilitating access to sanitary wipes housed within an interior pocket; a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using one of magnets and Velcro®; a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using one of magnets and Velcro®; an interior, resealable polymeric watertight pocket adhered to an interior surface of the travel bag; two or more interior pockets having open top ends for receiving baby accessories; a ribbon key hang having two snaps; and a zipper for zipping closed the open top end.

A baby travel bag comprising: a front panel and a back panel forming a receptacle for porting baby accessories forming an open top end, wherein the back panel forms an open rectangular recess for facilitating access to sanitary wipes housed within an interior pocket; a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using one of magnets and Velcro®; a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using one of magnets and Velcro®; an interior, resealable polymeric watertight pocket adhered to an interior surface of the travel bag; two or more interior pockets having open top ends for receiving baby accessories; a wrist strap affixed at one end to the travel bag using one or more snaps; a ribbon key hang having two snaps; and a zipper for zipping closed the open top end.

Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, or similar language does not imply that all of the features and advantages that may be realized with the present invention should be or are in any single embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to the features and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature, advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language, throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to the same embodiment.

Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific features or advantages of a particular embodiment. In other instances, additional features and advantages may be recognized in certain embodiments that may not be present in all embodiments of the invention.

These features and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order that the advantages of the invention will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a rearward perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the strap of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the strap of refillable wipe pouch of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the strap of the interior pocket of a refillable wipe pouch of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a forward perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention; and

FIG. 10 is a rearward perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of a ribbon key hang of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention; and

FIG. 12 is a top side perspective view of an open multifunction baby travel bag with interior pocket in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a rearward perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag 100 in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the travel bag 100 comprises a rectangular or cubic travel bag with rounded corners and an open top end. The front and back of the travel bag 100 comprise generally rectangular panels 102, including the rear panel 102. The forward and rear 102 panels are secured to the travel bag 100 using means known to those of skill in the art to form a generally rectangular box-like receptacle or travel bag. The front, back 102 and bottom panels can be formed of one continuous panel with the Side panels being Separate panels.

The front and back 102 panels may be formed from any rigid or flexible foam, polymeric, cardboard, or organic material (including wood) and may comprise multi-layered fabric panel.

The back panel 102 defines a rectangular open window 204 (described below) covered by a flap 112 or flexible panel 112. The flap 112 or flexible panel 112 is affixed, hingedly or otherwise, to the back panel 102 covering the open window 204. The flap 112 is formed with a rectangular panel which is adapted to extend over and cover the open window 204.

The flap 112 extends from above the top edge of the open window 204 downwardly and affixes to the back panel 102 using one of magnets or Velcro® affixed to or within a distal portion of the flap 112.

A pocket for holding a bag or box of sanitary wipes is disposed behind the open window 204 through which wipes dispensed from the sanitary wipes are accessible.

The travel bag 100 comprising a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap 600 (described below) and two attachment means 110a-b to which the shoulder strap is affixed. The attachment means 110a-b comprise D-rings in the shown embodiment.

The travel bag 100 also comprises a carrying strap 106, or wrist strap 106, affixed to the travel bag 100 using means known to those of skill in the art including stitching and one or snaps.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag 200 in accordance with the present invention. The flap 112 is shown in the upwards or open position exposing the open window 204 through which sanitary wipes are accessible.

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag 300 in accordance with the present invention.

The carrying strap 106 is affixed using stitching, adhesive or via other means known to those of skill in the art.

FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag 400 in accordance with the present invention.

As shown.

FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention.

A zipper 404 is circumscribes the open top end of the travel bag 400, which closes the open top end when zipped as shown.

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the strap 600 of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention.

The strap 600 is secured through attachment means 110 to the travel bag and converts from the shoulder strap 600 to a handle in alternate configurations. The strap 600 comprises G-hooks and a metal slider.

A pair of loops 42 and 44 (FIG. 5) secured under the D-rings 34 and 36 on the exterior of the side panels provide for the detachable attachment of a binky leash or keys.

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the strap of refillable wipe pouch of a multifunction baby travel bag 700 in accordance with the present invention.

The sanitary wipe bag 702 is show with an opening 704 is through which wipes are dispensed.

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the strap of the interior pocket of a refillable wipe pouch of a multifunction baby travel bag 800 in accordance with the present invention.

Two pockets 804, 806 are formed from an interior panel stitched onto one of the back panel 102 and front panel 902. One pocket is for receiving a smart phone and another pocket for receiving another accessory. Bias tape 804 is disposed across the length of the pocket 800.

A folded changing matt may be included in a resealable storage bag affixed interiorly to one of the back panel 102 and the front panel 902.

FIG. 9 is a forward perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention.

A logo is affixed to the front panel 902.

FIG. 10 is a rearward perspective view of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention.

As shown.

FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of a ribbon key hang of a multifunction baby travel bag in accordance with the present invention.

The ribbon key hang 1100 comprises a strap 1102 and snaps 1104. The snap 1104b forms a snap fit with snap 1104a, forming a loop on a distal end of the ribbon key hang 1100 for affixing around a key chain.

FIG. 12 is a top side perspective view of an open multifunction baby travel bag with interior pocket 1202 in accordance with the present invention.

The interior pocket 1202 is adhered to the inside of the travel bag 100. The interior pocket 1202 comprises a resealable plastic zipper adapted to form a watertight seal around the contents of the interior pocket 1202. Those contents may include a folded baby changing mat.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

Claims

1. A baby travel bag comprising:

a front panel and a back panel forming a receptacle for porting baby accessories, the receptacle forming an open top end adapted to close with a zipper, wherein the back panel forms an open rectangular window for facilitating access to sanitary wipes housed within an interior pocket;

a box of sanitary wipes adapted to dispense wipes through the open rectangular window;

a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using magnets;

an interior, resealable polymeric watertight pocket adhered to an interior surface of the travel bag; and

two or more interior pockets having open top ends for receiving baby accessories.

2. The travel bag of claim 1, wherein the flap and back panel are formed as a single integrated piece.

3. The travel bag of claim 1, further comprising two or more D-rings for detachably affixing to a shoulder strap.

4. (canceled)

5. The travel bag of claim 1, further comprising a zipper for zipping closed the open top end.

6. The travel bag of claim 1, further comprising a wrist strap affixed at one end to the travel bag using one or more snaps.

7. The travel bag of claim 1, wherein the interior polymeric pocket is adapted to house a removable folded baby changing mat.

8. The travel bag of claim 1, wherein the baby accessories comprise one or more of a bottle, a cellular phone, a folded mat, diapers, sanitary wipes, snacks, keys and toys.

9. The travel bag of claim 1, further comprising a ribbon key hang having two snaps.

10. A baby travel bag comprising:

a front panel and a back panel forming a receptacle for porting baby accessories forming an open top end, wherein the back panel forms an open rectangular window for facilitating access to sanitary wipes housed within an interior pocket;

a box of sanitary wipes adapted to dispense wipes through the open rectangular window;

a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using magnets;

an interior, resealable polymeric watertight pocket adhered to an interior surface of the travel bag;

two or more interior pockets having open top ends for receiving baby accessories;

a ribbon key hang having two snaps; and

a zipper for zipping closed the open top end.

11. A baby travel bag consisting of:

a front panel and a back panel forming a receptacle for porting baby accessories forming an open top end, wherein the back panel forms an open rectangular recess for facilitating access to sanitary wipes housed within an interior pocket;

a box of sanitary wipes adapted to dispense wipes through the open rectangular recess;

a flap affixed along an upper edge to the back panel hanging over the open rectangular recess, wherein the flap detachably affixes along a lower edge to the back panel using magnets;

an interior, resealable polymeric watertight pocket adhered to an interior surface of the travel bag;

two or more interior pockets having open top ends for receiving baby accessories;

a wrist strap affixed at one end to the travel bag using one or more snaps;

a ribbon key hang having two snaps; and

a zipper for zipping closed the open top end.