Backpack Or Component Thereof Patents (Class 224/153)
  • Publication number: 20100127025
    Abstract: A system (20) having the form of a garment (22), such as a jacket or pullover top, which can be transformed into one of a number of different fully closable containers (24), such as a rucksack, bag, or daypack, or vice-versa and a method for performing the transformation. Closure of the neck aperture (15) is operated by actuating a first closure means (1) extending from a common point (14) below the neck on the back of the body (R) of the garment, over the shoulders on either side of the neck aperture down the front (F) of said body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Sven Kelling
  • Publication number: 20100127024
    Abstract: A convertible activity backpack can include a shoulder harness, at least one storage compartment for storing items, and an activity platform. The convertible activity backpack can be configured in an on-back state and in an activity state. When in the on-back state, the convertible activity backpack can be designed to be worn over at least one shoulder with the at least one storage compartment positioned on a back of a wearer and the activity platform is hidden. When configured in the activity state, the convertible activity backpack is designed to be supported and the activity platform exposed so that the activity platform is usable as a supporting surface that is approximately horizontal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: MYRNA JANET CORTES
  • Publication number: 20100116860
    Abstract: A backpack for storing and facilitating the use of a laptop computer by a user is disclosed. The backpack includes an enclosure having a front side, a back side, and at least one peripheral edge. The front side includes a laptop compartment flap that is hinged across a horizontal fold line and pivotable between a closed and an open position. The laptop compartment flap also includes a stop means preventing the laptop compartment flap from extending past the open position. With the laptop stored in the laptop compartment of the enclosure, the user may support the backpack in front of the user by the shoulders using shoulder straps, open the laptop compartment flap, remove the laptop and supported the laptop on an inside surface of the laptop compartment flap, with the weight of the laptop being supported by the flap and the stop means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Ricardo Tello
  • Publication number: 20100108726
    Abstract: The invention provides a carrying bag that may be used for hands-free support of portable devices while standing upright. The carrying bag is convertible between the carrying bag configuration and an in-use configuration. The receptacle has two opposing sides, one of which may be attached to two shoulder straps, which are worn on the user so that the receptacle is carried on the front of the user's body when the portable work station is in use. Embodiments of the invention include portable work stations capable of being mounted on a user as a backpack and deployed into a workstation to support a computer or other tools which can be used by the user comfortably, securely, and stably while the user is sitting, standing, or even mobile, for example, walking. A portable work station is exposed when a carrying bag or backpack is opened from the closed carrying position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel HILGENBERG
  • Patent number: 7703646
    Abstract: A carrying bag includes a flexible bag body that defines an accommodation space therein and that has a lower peripheral edge defining a lower access opening. A rigid base member has a periphery configured to matingly engage the lower peripheral edge, and is displaceable relative to the lower peripheral edge between a closed position to close to the lower access opening, and an open position to expose the lower access opening. The base member has holes formed therethrough to be adapted to permit a wheel and a rest of a baby playpen to extend outwardly of the base member for facilitating carrying the playpen. A blocking member is disposed to block the holes so as to permit the bag to receive any other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland Nursery Goods Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
  • Publication number: 20100096419
    Abstract: A child carrier includes a flexible shell having a main section and at least one flap section extending from the main section. The flap section(s) is/are selectively foldable with respect to the main section from an opened position to a wrapped position. When the flap section(s) is/are in a wrapped position, the main section and flap section(s) cooperate to define a cavity and to restrain a child's torso, arms, and legs within the cavity. Methods for protecting a young child are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew Stephens
  • Publication number: 20100084443
    Abstract: An expandable shopping bag system is provided with a pouch capable of unfolding to a shopping bag. The first pair of opposing sides and the bottom of the shopping bag have a first set of expansion panels, allowing the bag to expand and provide additional volume. A shopping bag kit is provided with an outer bag and a plurality of inner bags, wherein the inner bags are collapsible for storage within the outer bag when not in use. The inner bags form a coordinated design when the plurality of inner bags are placed adjacent to one another. An expandable shopping bag system is provided with a bag having a bottom with a fastener. A first and second pair of opposing sides extend from the bottom to form a storage compartment. The bottom folds about the sides creating a packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: SACS OF LIFE, LLC
    Inventor: Annette Adelman
  • Publication number: 20100072235
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to suitcases and bags for storage of cameras or other objects. More specifically, the system combines a suitcase and an integrated pull-out carrier. In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the system integrates a backpack component, having an approximately cubic shape and optimized for storage of cameras and camera accessories, with a suitcase component of substantially the same size and shape of the backpack into a single unit. When separated, the two components are designed to perform as fully functional individual units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: Daymen Photo Marketing LP
    Inventors: Priscilla Barton, Kevin Crandall, Chris Willis
  • Publication number: 20100051657
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a bag to carry one or more objects on the back of a person, and a cushion for connection to a surface of the bag. The cushion is used for making substantially continuous contact with the back when the bag is carried on the back. The apparatus may be a backpack or any other type of bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Shawn Onessimo, William Overstreet
  • Patent number: 7665642
    Abstract: A portable activity case for use in an automobile has an attachment mechanism that secures the activity case to most automobile seatbacks. The case is provided with an ergonomic fold-out table with a support that extends over the child's lap. The table also has two legs which extend down to provide support for the activity table to make the case self-standing for use on any flat surface. The case is large enough to contain coloring books, notebooks, and related writing supplies while maintaining a lightweight, yet strong and safe case structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Abbate
  • Publication number: 20100024710
    Abstract: A folding boat can comprise a forward hull portion provided by a first molded plastic shell, an aft hull portion provided by a second molded plastic shell, a sprayskirt detachably attached to the forward hull portion, and a waterproof joint detachably attached to the cockpit end of the forward hull portion cockpit and to the cockpit end of the aft hull portion. The boat can be in an assembled state or in a folded state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew Malone, Graham Tuttle
  • Publication number: 20100006610
    Abstract: Support legs and handles mounted onto a pack frame or backpack with the ability to be extended and locked so as to allow the pack to be laid on the ground, loaded, then lifted and pushed into a standing position to shoulder height and allow the user to easily and safely harness the pack to the shoulders and waist. When in the extended position the handles have become stabilizer feet for the legs. The support legs are now unlocked and retracted allowing the full weight of the pack onto the user shoulders. In the retracted position the attached handles are used to hold onto and lift the weight of the pack off the user shoulders and hips. When it become necessary to rest the user can unlock the retracted legs, release the retracting mechanism and lower the support legs to the ground, and employ the locking mechanism. The user can now safely and easily remove the pack from the users back and lay the pack on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel L. Stinnett, Frank Saalfeld
  • Patent number: 7637218
    Abstract: An apparatus for storage of cargo items is worn by a user. An upper end of the apparatus is secured to a belt of the user and a lower end is secured to a leg of the user. A continuous perimeter zipper with two zipper closure tabs allows versatility in opening an exterior portion apart from a main portion while preventing the exterior portion from being separated apart from the main portion. A pair of horizontal pockets face each other and allow ambidextrous usage. Interior pockets that open and close at either end allow usage in either a right side up or upside down orientation of the exterior portion. A pair of interior pockets can be opened so as to provide extended storage room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Inventor: Christopher Sebastian Burton
  • Publication number: 20090294499
    Abstract: The bag includes a carrier implement such as straps for a backpack, at least one interior compartment and an outer panel defining a portion of an exterior of the bag. This outer panel is formed of a material which can receive ink in a removably attachable fashion, such that the outer panel can be decorated with a writing implement and decorations can be removed and modified. In one embodiment the outer panel is formed of patent leather with the writing implement in the form of a dry erase marker. A backing panel is provided inboard of the outer panel to add rigidity to the outer panel and facilitate writing thereon. Stitching around a perimeter of the outer panel joins the outer panel to the backing panel, as well as an inner liner to hold the outer panel securely in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Kelye A. McKinney, James E. Mulligan
  • Publication number: 20090283557
    Abstract: A combination carrier unit and head support apparatus has a carrier unit body with fastening members for releasably fastening the combination carrier unit and head support apparatus to a person. The carrier unit body has a head support in the form of a cushion releasably mountable thereon for supporting a person's head. The cushion may be inflatable or constructed of foam material and is provided with an attachment element to mount the cushion onto the carrier unit body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph Gabriel Maginness
  • Patent number: 7617956
    Abstract: A backpack combination comprising a storage compartment having a front wall, a rear wall, a bottom wall, first and second side walls, and a top wall; shoulder straps affixed to the rear wall at upper and lower portions thereof; a first and second zipper means extending along the periphery of the rear wall from lower to upper portions thereof; a padded back panel congruent with the rear wall and having third and fourth zipper means along peripheral portions thereof adapted for selective connection to the first and second zipper means; a trolley having a support panel congruent with the rear wall and having fifth and sixth zipper means along peripheral portions thereof adapted for selective connection to the first and second zipper means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Global Design Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan Sabbah
  • Publication number: 20090272773
    Abstract: A multi-function backpack-vest that allows for size adjustment so that the backpack-vest may be worn by any user, regardless of size. The backpack-vest has various compartments in which users may place items. Some of these compartments are so designed that body-armor, personal floatation materials or insulation material may be placed within them. Also, the backpack-vest features a compartment in which a laptop may be placed and when housed in said compartment the laptop will be supported on a work platform, which is supported by straps on either side of said platform, connecting the platform to the backpack-vest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Jose Andrade
  • Publication number: 20090255770
    Abstract: The carrying device of the present invention provides a unique construction which allows a user to collapse and store the carrying device in a way that allows it to be deployed, set-up quickly, and packed away again. The carrying device of the present invention comprises a back panel, a front panel, a bottom panel and side panels. When the panels of the carrying device are zipped together, the carrying device provides a convenient enclosure for storing and carrying items. When the panels of the carrying device are unzipped, the carrying device may be collapsed to a compact shape for easy storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventor: Owen SLATER
  • Publication number: 20090249527
    Abstract: A combination hooded changing garment and carry bag, providing ample room for a person to change attire in public places without loss of modesty. The garment, preferably made from recycled or recyclable fabric, can be washable or disposable, having a full length center-front opening with separable closure fasteners and wrist area separable fasteners to give sleeves effect, if desired after changing to wear. The garment has a wide, scoop-necked area for ease of overhead access when removing or putting on items underneath. The mesh netting on the hood provides ventilation, and allows the wearer to see out through the mesh, with reduced ability from the outside to see the person wearing the garment. The mesh netting hooded head cover attached to the garment converts to a self-storage bag for the garment and the wet, soiled, or other items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Adrian C. Hunte
  • Patent number: 7594569
    Abstract: A backpack assembly includes a luggage case having a first attachment interface and a backpack having a second attachment interface. The second attachment interface is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface to removably attach the backpack to the luggage case. The luggage case further includes a flap with a third attachment interface that is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface if the backpack is detached from the luggage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: The North Face Apparel Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Bass, Andrew Walla, Kim Tae
  • Publication number: 20090236378
    Abstract: A shoulder-worn soft good allows a user to carry ammunition magazines across a front portion, and supplies in the back, predominantly water and communications equipment. The device also functions as a sling for the user's weapon. It is a single piece of equipment that supplies the four basic needs of the soldier: ammunition, water, communications equipment, and weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Applicant: LineWeight LLC
    Inventor: Caleb Clark Crye
  • Patent number: 7588254
    Abstract: A garment transportation and the drying device is provided with a transportation frame for carrying a container for garments, and a drying frame, the drying frame being deployable for supporting garments to be dried when the device is used in drying mode. The transportation frame provides support for a container such as a hockey bag and may be mounted on wheels to operate as a dolly. The drying frame includes a series of drying supports, preferably in the form of cantilevered arms extending from a central support post. Items to be dried such as gloves, etc., may be slid over the free ends of the cantilevered arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth Anthony
  • Publication number: 20090205102
    Abstract: An upper-body garment has an invertable pocket in the garment's back, formed between an exterior layer and an interior lining layer of the back panel. A vertical pocket opening on one side of the back panel permits ready access to the pocket while wearing the garment. Shoulder straps and pockets are formed within the invertable pocket. The pocket linings and straps may be drawn out to invert the pocket into a backpack configuration. The remainder of the garment may be entirely placed in the backpack and carried therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Seth I. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20090206115
    Abstract: A backpack includes a stabilizing and ventilating side bolster assembly coupled to a frame. The side bolster assembly includes breathable side bolsters received in breathable sleeves that cooperate with the frame to stabilize the backpack under load while providing improved ventilation between the backpack and a back side of a wearer of the backpack. The side bolsters may be customized for a particular environment, for a particular body type, or for particular loads to be carried in the backpack by changing the stiffness, density, material, dimensions or other aspects of the side bolsters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Mystery Ranch
    Inventor: Dana Gleason
  • Publication number: 20090184143
    Abstract: A collapsible, multi-use carrying bag having enclosed compartments suitable for transporting articles. The carrying bag includes a discrete upper collapsible compartment combined with a discrete lower collapsible compartment, separated and divided by a common wall, where each respectively has an opening for access thereto. The lower compartment is securely connected to the upper compartment to form a configurable carrying bag. The carrying bag includes at least one compartment having thermal insulative properties. A multitude of carrying arrangements are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventors: Janice J. V. Witt, Bruce A. Witt
  • Publication number: 20090180715
    Abstract: A convertible bag includes a bag body having a first face, a second face, a top portion, a bottom portion, and two opposing end portions extending between the top portion and the bottom portion, a fastener configured to releasably secure the opposing end portions of the bag body to form a sleeve, a shoulder strap having two ends, each of the two ends being attached to the top portion of the bag body, and a waist strap configured to releasably connect the two opposing end portions of the bag body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventor: Cornelia Erika Gabriele Wittke-Kothe
  • Publication number: 20090159622
    Abstract: The present invention relates to backpacks, particularly for use by children and young adults. The backpacks are normally used to transport books and other educational materials to and from educational facilities, such as schools. A plurality of wheels are secured to the bottom or lower portion of the backpack. In a preferred embodiment, the wheels are attached to a frame which is attachable to and removable from the backpack. The wheels and frame are stored on the backpack when not in use, such as when the child is in school. The wheels permit the backpack to be rolled behind a user rather than be carried by the user on their back. Rolling of the backpack avoids physical injuries resulting from carrying the backpacks on the user's back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventor: Verline T. Smith
  • Publication number: 20090127299
    Abstract: A modular backpack has a harness, a container and/or a cover. The container is detachable from the harness for use without the harness. A different container is attachable to the harness to provide a different volume, different compartments and/or different ornamental features. A different cover is attachable to the container and/or the harness to provide different compartments and/or different ornamental features. Removable compartments may attach and detach from various locations on the backpack to customize the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Morris James R. Jamlang
  • Publication number: 20090108036
    Abstract: A display receptacle having a front wall, back wall with a bottom and sides disposed therebetween having a handle extending thereacross with at least one aperture through the receptacle body wall whereby the head-portion of a doll or stuffed animal can be supported therein and extended therethrough with the displayed article body portion contained within the receptacle thereby creating a display receptacle for the doll or stuffed animal. The present invention further provides that the receptacle may have a top surface enclosing said receptacle having a fastening member providing access to and closure of said receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Merideth Eastridge Moore, Melissa Davenport Herron
  • Patent number: 7510104
    Abstract: A frame-supported back-pack for infant-carrying involves front and rear fabric-covered leaves (3,5) that hinge apart with the infant's seat (4) suspended between them. The front and rear leaves (3,5) are defined respectively by the upright section (8) of an L-shape tubular-metal member (7) and a tubular-metal member (11) hinged to the base section (9) of the L-shape member (7). A semicircular aperture (20) in the rear of the pack opens into the cavity (24) of a partially-domed shell (19) which is inset into the pack over part of the base section (9) of the L-shape member (7). The pack is held upright when standing on its base on the ground by insertion of the user's foot into the cavity (24) to press down onto the base section (9) under the aperture (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Lifemarque Limited
    Inventor: Mark Taylor
  • Publication number: 20090071783
    Abstract: A towable, wheeled-backpack includes a towing handle attached to a curved, single-pole, telescoping towing member which retracts into the backpack when not in use. The curvature of the towing member provides support for a backing sheet that is attached to the towing member, and the backing sheet is contoured so that the backpack can be comfortably supported on a wearer's back. A rigid base with wheels is pivotally attached to a bottom end of the towing member. The pivot attachment allows the base and wheels to move independently of the towing member as the bag is worn or as the bag is rolled along the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: TRG Accessories
    Inventor: Cory O. Nykoluk
  • Publication number: 20090032418
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying bag comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, separated from the first compartment. At least one of the first compartment and second compartment is configured to receive a sports product and contains an opening arranged for exposing a portion of said product to the outside world. The first compartment is arranged above said second compartment in a carrying position of the carrying bag. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a carrying bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: 8BALL LTD.
    Inventor: Paul Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20090034882
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to a wearable bag comprising a body divided by two panels, two shoulder straps respectively disposed on two panels, and a zipper with two zipper tracks and two zipper tabs. Particularly, the body has a plurality of pockets disposed therein, which are sewed to the front side thereof; further the panels are interlocked to form a bag with the shoulder straps by the zipper tabs sliding toward the same direction along the zipper tracks; relatively, the panels are detached to form a wearable vest while the zipper tabs slide toward a reverse direction. As a result, the present invention provides with multiple uses, used for a bag or a vest, and also facilitates to decrease the possibility of robbery for increasing the security defense.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventors: TSAI-TUNG CHIH, YING-CHUN TIEN, LI-WEI TIEN
  • Publication number: 20080302839
    Abstract: The invention provides a backpack (10) and cooperating waist bag (100) carrying system. In one embodiment the backpack has a lower or lumbar region below the bag portion of the backpack that releasably contains the receiver of the waist bag when the belt of the waist bag is secured around the bearer's waist and the backpack is worn on the bearer's back. The receiver of the waist bag can be moved without having to take off the backpack so that the receiver of the waist bag is disposed to the bearer's front and the bearer can gain access to the contents the receiver. The bearer can then move the receiver back to the lower region of the backpack and the combination of the backpack and the waist bag then will appear to be a normal backpack with a waist belt. While moving the receiver, the waist bag remains operatively connected to the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
  • Publication number: 20080295215
    Abstract: A combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus is disclosed. The combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus includes a back plate, a cover, a frame, and garment segments. These pieces combined together create a combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus that allows the wearer to easily access, store, and carry a costume. The wearer activates a switch on the combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus and opens the lids allowing the garment segments to fall out and be pulled over the wearer's arms, legs, and head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventors: David Burke, Ronald Shostack
  • Publication number: 20080277434
    Abstract: This invention discloses strap apparatus that is attached to a carrying bag such as a purse, briefcase or message bag. The strap apparatus is constructed from a single flat strap configured as a closed loop. The loop is constrained to each side of the bag at the bottom; the outside first side and inside second side of the strap are also constrained to lie against the sides of the bag near the top; and the inside first side and outside second side are releasably constrained at the sides of the bag at the top. When fully constrained, the bag appears to a casual observer as having a standard single strap. However, when the constraints are released, the two strap segments may be separated and the bag can be put over the shoulder as a backpack. Two other modes, a dual strap and a long strap, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Jerome Elliot Sacks
  • Publication number: 20080264986
    Abstract: A carrying system made up of at least two article carriers and straps that interconnect the two article carriers in a saddle bag fashion or alternatively a single carrier with two back pack straps or a single carrier with a narrower single shoulder strap. The strap configurations are removably attached to the carriers through a common interface that is accessible, convenient to lock and unlock and eliminates the danger of dangling unused strap or straps that are incorrectly attached. Provisions are made for carrying computers, hand held electronic devices, passports, writing supplies outer clothing, umbrellas, newspapers, magazines. Other provisions of a preferred embodiment include leather construction, reinforced corners and flaps, collapsing side panels, insignia, leather straps and buckles and all built on the aesthetic of the Western United States saddlebag motif.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Donald J. Roden
  • Publication number: 20080251550
    Abstract: A backpack is disclosed to include a backpack body having a small inside pocket, a cable received inside the small inside pocket and having one end connected to an electric plug inside the backpack body for the connection of a mobile electronic device carried inside the backpack body and the other end connected to an electric socket (for example, earphone jack) outside the backpack body for receiving an electric attachment (for example, earphone set) to electrically connect the electric attachment to the mobile electronic device being carried inside the backpack body so that the user can use the mobile electronic device without opening the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20080245829
    Abstract: Containers or kits are shaped to fit within interior voids or spaces of a backpack. Containers resist crushing or other damaging forces that may be present within the backpack interior space. Containers provide for the efficient and effective transport of food and other items within a soft sided carrier, and are easily opened for convenient access to the contents contained therein. Containers can be shaped so that they fit on top of books and other items being held in a backpack. The containers or kits may be designed for a standard adult backpack, a standard child backpack, or any other desired backpack or carrier configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Del Monte Foods Incorporated
    Inventor: Lisa Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080235849
    Abstract: The Art By Hollis International WearBags™ (hereinafter called “WearBags”), is a new, original, non-obvious, novel idea where a carrier/travel bag can also be worn as an item of clothing. Conversely, an item of clothing is converted and transformed into a carrier, travel bag or purse, including any other name for a bag used for carrying items in a confined space. The wearBag is a carrier bag, travel bag, purse or any other named bag, that is carried for the use of transporting items inside and transformed and converted to become an item of clothing to be worn by males and females, adults and children. The Wearbag™ is an Interchangeable and transformable carrier bag to clothing item, such as a jacket and other items of clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Hollis McCray-Clark, Charles Henry Clark
  • Publication number: 20080203121
    Abstract: The new discovery in the art of the said patent is the ability to assist in making your journey easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Daryl Kahokunani-O-Betelehema Keamoai
  • Publication number: 20080203122
    Abstract: The new discovery in the art of the said patent is the ability to assist in making your journey easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Daryl Kahokunani-O-Betelehema Keamoai
  • Publication number: 20080174078
    Abstract: Devices and methods of transporting a load (e.g., a backpack) over surfaces, such as an uneven terrain, are disclosed. In one instance, a frame and harness designed to attach to a standard backpack are disclosed. The device allows a hiker to pull or carry their backpack. In one embodiment, the cart has a frame with one or more wheels mounted at one end, and one or more handles extending beyond the opposite end. While being used to pull the backpack, the cart can be partially suspended by straps connecting the shoulder harness and the handles, thus freeing the hiker's hands without unduly restricting his/her freedom of movement. The cart can also be designed so that an attached backpack may still be carried in the normal fashion without detaching it from the cart. Other features of such devices, and methods relating to the use of load-bearing devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Michael R. Dooley
  • Publication number: 20080173680
    Abstract: The medical sack is lightweight, simplified in design and construction, and able to store therein a variety of personal and medical items of a user during the work shift within a medical environment. The medical sack evenly distributes the weight of the items stored therein upon the back of the user permitting easy access for quick retrieval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Brenda Joyce Gilham Callahan
  • Publication number: 20080149673
    Abstract: A carrying device for carrying small animals incorporates a pouch. The pouch may be closed by a drawstring or a zipper. A harness assembly secures the device around the carrier's shoulders. A zipper unit may be included to fold the pet pocket into a smaller waist pack. Another zipper unit may be included with an expansion panel to provide an expandable pet pocket by elongating the pouch. A comfort pocket is provided to provide comfort to a pet enclosed within the pouch and who may become frightened by the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Owen Slater
  • Publication number: 20080116026
    Abstract: A backpack assembly includes a luggage case having a first attachment interface and a backpack having a second attachment interface. The second attachment interface is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface to removably attach the backpack to the luggage case. The luggage case further includes a flap with a third attachment interface that is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface if the backpack is detached from the luggage case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory BASS, Andrew WALLA, Tae KIM
  • Patent number: 7374071
    Abstract: In one embodiment the raingear is housed in a pocket located on the top of the backpack so as to allow the wearer to reach over his shoulders to grab hold of a portion of the raingear and lift it out of the pocket and allow it to drape over the entire body of the wearer and backpack. The raingear includes an attachment to the backpack so that it stays attached to the backpack to assure that the raingear will be returned to the pocket. The other embodiment houses the raingear in its own self-contained package that is attachable to the backpack or jacket of a fishing or hunting jacket and the like. The donning and the attachment of the raingear is substantially identical to the first embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Robert E. Lavelle
  • Publication number: 20080054031
    Abstract: The belt, convertible to a backpack, is worn about the waist of a person and includes an elongated strap, free end sections and a belt latch. The belt-backpack also includes a sack attached to the strap mid-section. The sack has an opening to permit access to its interior and a closure system (zipper, velcro, etc.,) for closing the sack opening. A pair of elongated extension panels is longitudinally affixed to an outer surface of the sack and each panel has an opposing free side edge. Each opposing free side edge has a complimentary closing system (preferably zipper) such that the extension panels and the strap form a pouch within which is disposed the folded sack and, in an opened condition, the sack is unfolded to expose the closable opening of the sack. The free end sections form backpack straps which permits the user to carry the sack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: George M. Headley
  • Publication number: 20080047863
    Abstract: A system and related manufacturing and business methods based on bags comprising three-dimensional representations of items necessary to sports contests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Robert L. Friou, Rudi M. Fulce
  • Publication number: 20080035074
    Abstract: An apparatus for use as a harness for a child so as to ensure that such child is within reach, the apparatus comprises a back pack member having a predetermined shape, a predetermined size and formed of a predetermined material for storing needed items. A securing means is engageable with the back pack and with such child for securing the back pack to such child's body, and an extension lead member is removably engageable with one of the back pack and the securing means for providing a predetermined distance that such child may stray from a care giver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventor: Elvira Diez