Convertible carrying case

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a backpack.

FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a backpack.

FIG. 3 is a rear plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a backpack.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a backpack.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a backpack.

FIG. 6 is a first side view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a backpack.

FIG. 7 is a second side view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a backpack.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a briefcase.

FIG. 9 is a front plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a briefcase.

FIG. 10 is a rear plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a briefcase.

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a briefcase.

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a briefcase.

FIG. 13 is a first side view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a briefcase; and,

FIG. 14 is a second side view of the exemplary convertible carrying case configured as a briefcase.

The cross-hatched pattern shown on the drawings is meant to represent a textured fabric surface.

The broken line depictions of the pockets, pouches, and other structure are included for environmental purposes and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a convertible carrying case, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D690502
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 8, 2011
Date of Patent: Oct 1, 2013
Inventor: Bart Brian Bergquist (Milwaukie, OR)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Application Number: 29/396,978
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D3/217; D3/216