Carrier Having A Rearrangable Receiver Patents (Class 224/581)
  • Publication number: 20150129627
    Abstract: An apparatus forming a modular backpack with two compartments where one is larger than the other. The two compartments may be utilized together or independently. Three straps are provided which may be utilized together with one or both of the two compartments. Two of the straps serve as shoulder straps and the third as a waistband by the user. The straps may be used in various configurations by the user with one or more straps being used at a time, likewise with one or both compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: Origin BJJ, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. ROBERTS
  • Patent number: 8985693
    Abstract: An upright sleep support system incorporates a head cushion having a face relief aperture to receive the eyes, nose, mouth and chin of a passenger placing his or her face against the head cushion with a hinged support structure for angular adjustment, sleeves that open in front to support the passengers arms, and a chest cushion on the back of the device. The chest cushion receives the passenger's chest in a forward leaning position. The head cushion is deployable from a backpack and the chest cushion is integrated into the back of the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: William J. Purpura, Paula K. Purpura
  • Patent number: 8925771
    Abstract: A cover-type containing structure for flexible enclosures primarily includes a front cover sheet, a rear cover sheet and a flexible enclosure. The front cover sheet includes a first joining edge and a cover piece, whereas the rear cover sheet includes a cover assembly corresponding to the cover piece. The flexible enclosure includes a second joining edge and by engaging the first joining edge with the second joining edge, the front cover sheet and the flexible enclosure are fixed. Besides, the containing structure further includes a holding portion. Under a contained state, the holding portion is used to contain smaller objectives; whereas, in an unfolded state, in addition to using the flexible enclosure to contain larger objectives, the holding portion can be also used to contain smaller objectives. The present invention can be also applied to a piece of clothing combined with a bag unit or other flexible enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Inventor: Che-Wen Lin
  • Patent number: 8887976
    Abstract: Backpacks and backpack systems which have at least a portion which is accessible from the front of a wearer. In one illustrative embodiment, a backpack system in accordance with the present invention includes a back portion with shoulder straps. A swing-around portion is formed as a storage compartment that is secured to the back portion in a carrying position. An articulated frame is secured to the back portion and the swing-around portion and allows a user wearing the backpack to pivot the swing around portion around the user's side and access the contents therein. A securing latch is used to secure the articulating frame to retain the swing-around portion in the carrying position. The entire storage compartment of the pack may be a swing-around portion, or the pack may include multiple storage compartments that are either fixed to the back portion or function as swing-around portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: XDesign, LLC
    Inventors: Paul R. Vierthaler, Charles S. Lewis, III, Catherine R. Vierthaler
  • Patent number: 8870045
    Abstract: The present invention features a modular back pack system having a bag with a zippered bag cover located on a bag top. A first adjustable shoulder strap and a second adjustable shoulder strap are located on a bag front. A bottom waist support is located on the bag front close to a bag bottom. The system features attachment straps and a water pouch with a water bag having a drinking hose. The system features a bag extension located in the bag having a flexible channel located around a bag top periphery. A gun pouch is located in the bag bottom. The system features a quiver, a sleeping bag and chair pouch, and a sleeping mat that attaches to the modular back pack system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Eliezer Aguirre
  • Patent number: 8857690
    Abstract: A travel bag for organizing and compressing all the diving equipment generally taken by divers on diving vacations. The bag is a belt and shoulder strap supported trifold roll design made of a reinforced synthetic fiber that has no central cavity but rather, three panels with or without see through mesh to enclose pockets on the panels. The bag is washable and has no corrodible components thereon. The main features of the bag reside in it's ability for protective organization and protection of the delicate contents as well as a design suited for rapid opening and visual inspection for ease of access through security checkpoints. A plethora of accessories exist to enhance the versatility of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventor: Chad Michael Watson
  • Patent number: 8814016
    Abstract: The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning system when the free end of the door is released. The receiver is tapered to easily fit into the lower compartment and remain in that compartment due to friction with the walls defining the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
  • Publication number: 20140203057
    Abstract: A Front-Back Pack that provides the ability to easily and quickly transition a pack from a back position to a front position without the need to remove the pack from the body of a user. The Front-Back Pack includes a harness system with attached pack. The harness system may include a system of straps to keep a plurality of looped slide rail assemblies in position and to prevent the slide rail assemblies from moving. Alternatively, the harness system may include a half-vest or full-vest with slide rail assemblies fixedly attached. The slide rail assemblies are formed to receive trucks able to traverse the track assembly. The trucks are fixedly attached to packs which allow the packs to traverse the length of the track assembly from one position to another without the need to remove the pack from the body of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: William Goryl
  • Patent number: 8752746
    Abstract: A skateboard carrying strap is disclosed for holding a skateboard against a user's back, wherein the strap comprises two separable sections. Each section comprises a complimentary belt buckle end and a skateboard securement end. On each securement end are extendable elastic bands, are placed around the wheel trucks of a skateboard to support the skateboard. The user wears the assembly across his or her torso, crossing over the shoulder, while the skateboard deck lies against the individual's back with the wheel trucks facing away from the body and in connection with the elastic bands. The belt buckle end comprises a belt buckle or clasp engagement adapted to rest against the user's chest, while the disconnected securement ends of each section are adapted to secure each skateboard wheel truck. When the device is not in use, the strap lengths can be connected into a continuous section for use as traditional belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Glenn Dee
  • Patent number: 8690029
    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 of 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
  • Patent number: 8684242
    Abstract: A holster with interchangeable cowling members for reconfiguring the holster pocket to accommodate pistols of varying sizes including pistols with add-on attachments including a frame member forming at least a first portion of a holster pocket, a cowling member cooperatively associated with the frame member forming a second portion of the holster pocket, at least one slide member associated with one of the frame member and cowling member, at least one groove associated with the other of the frame member and cowling member, the groove being adaptable to receive the slide member for selective longitudinal movement therealong, and a latch device having a first portion cooperating with the frame member and a second portion cooperating with the cowling member and operable to selectively prevent relative movement therebetween. The groove, slide member and latch device releasably mount the cowling member to the frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Eagle Industries Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Pomeroy, Michael E. Cole, Scott V. Evans
  • Publication number: 20140084037
    Abstract: A child carrier worn on the back of a user for supporting and transporting a child includes a child seating and back support portion, an adjustable waist belt portion, two adjustable padded shoulder straps, a dual-adjustable cross-chest sternum strap, and two infant/child leg restraint straps. The child carrier is compliant to support the child from bottom, rear and side. The carrier may use shoulder and waist straps constructed of 3d air mesh fabric to provide adequate support and comfort, which enables the child carrier to be compressed into a small sack for stowage and transport in a pocket or other location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: BityBean LLC
    Inventors: Douglas A Hartwell, James H Sadler
  • Patent number: 8662269
    Abstract: A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes an inner compartment having a front panel and a side panel extending peripherally around the front panel to define a hollow interior. A pivotal flap extending across width of the front panel is formed as an upper part of the front panel connected thereto through a living hinge. A plurality of spaced resilient dimples extends into the interior of the inner compartment from at least the front panel. The living hinge comprises an internal crease in a front panel material. The internal crease extends inwardly in to the material toward an exterior of the inner compartment from the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Avenues in Leather, Inc.
    Inventors: Otniel Shor, Todd Kramer
  • Patent number: 8590759
    Abstract: A reversible backpack includes a backpack shell with first and second surfaces. The backpack shell is reversible through an access opening thereinto, such that either of the first and second surfaces is selectable as the exterior of the bag. One or more carrying straps are releasably connected proximate to the top of the backpack shell and, during reversal, are passed through strap openings proximate to the bottom of the backpack shell. A pocket shell located in a pocket opening of the backpack shell defines a pocket volume separated from the interior volume of the backpack shell. Pocket access openings in first and second faces of the pocket shell allow access into the pocket regardless of which backpack shell surface is exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bioworld Merchandising, Inc.
    Inventor: Sarah Mooney
  • Patent number: 8534523
    Abstract: A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a 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. 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: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Think Tank Photo, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
  • Patent number: 8453897
    Abstract: A combination carrying case and workstation platform for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. The present invention is worn as a backpack, and designed so that the case can be moved to the front of the user's body by means of straps that encircle the user. The straps serve as the tracks upon which the case is moved from the rear of the user's body to the front. When moved to the user's front, the case can be folded down to form a workstation platform on which the electronic device can be used. Because the present invention hangs suspended from the strap system on the user's body, the user's hands are left free to operate the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Todd Burton
  • Patent number: 8387843
    Abstract: A backpack having a harness configured to be secured to the torso of a user, and a movable storage compartment pivotably connected at a first end to a first location on the harness. A second end of the storage compartment is releasably secured to a second location on the harness so that motion of the storage compartment with respect to the harness is restrained. The storage compartment is secured to the harness such that it can be released from a stowed position to a frontal location on the harness that is accessible to the user. With the second end of the storage compartment free from constraint, it can be pivoted about its first end from its stowed position to a frontal position on the user, wherein the frontal position allows access to articles contained in the storage compartment without removing the backpack from the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventor: Robert F. Kramer
  • Publication number: 20120325881
    Abstract: The present invention is an interactive reversible apron and is used to amuse and entertain a baby with an assortment of interactive items and mobile media devices. The assortment of interactive items includes but is not limited to objects such as baby toys, a pacifier, and finger puppets. The mobile media devices can include objects such as a smart phone and a tablet personal computer. The assortment of interactive items and the mobile media devices held in place and support on the user's chest by the present invention. The user puts the present invention on, sits down, and places the baby on the lap so that the baby can access the assortment of interactive items and the mobile media devices. While the baby is sitting on the user's lap, the present invention prevents both the user and the baby from getting restless and allows the user to develop a personal connection with the baby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Patricia Martin WHITE
  • Publication number: 20120267409
    Abstract: A tablet device backpack can include a main body portion having a front side with a cut away pocket adapted for holding a tablet device. The tablet device backpack can also include a first strap portion extending from a top edge of the main body portion and a second strap portion extending from a first side edge of the main body portion, the first and second strap portions being releasably attachable via a snap buckle. The table device backpack can also include a first adjustable retaining strap and a second adjustable retaining strap configured to hold the front side substantially perpendicular to a back side, so that a screen of the tablet device being held in the tablet device pocket of the front side can be viewed by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Ryan Chavis
  • Publication number: 20120217279
    Abstract: A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a 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. 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: January 19, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
  • Publication number: 20120187173
    Abstract: A convertible bag with storage compartments, pockets, and bottle compartments for carrying diapers, bottles, childcare supplies, or other general items. The bag can convert into a sling for carrying a child. The storage compartments, pockets, and bottle compartments of the convertible bag can still be accessed by a user even when a child is being carried in the converted sling configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventor: Heather Sonnenberg
  • Patent number: 8141757
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: George M. Headley
  • Patent number: 8104655
    Abstract: A laptop carrier includes a case portion, a strap and a pair of clipping members. The case portion includes a first shell, a hinge, a second shell rotatably connected by the hinge, and a latching member for latching and unlatching the first and the second shells. Two ends of the strap are mounted on two respective opposite sides of the case portion. The pair of clipping members is attached on the strap for interlocking part of the strap and one of the first or second shells of the case portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu Zhang
  • Patent number: 8104654
    Abstract: A compact yet expandable waist belt with a pouch preferably formed from a single piece of seamless elastic fabric, designed in some embodiments with pleats in the back, that remains taut around the wearer's body during even the most rigorous physical activities, whether the pouch is holding one smaller item (such as a key) or multiple larger items (such as a cell phone, mp3 player, and/or money). When empty, the pouch is preferably approximately the same width and thickness as the belt holding the pouch in place, and yet the pouch's internal volume can expand up to 300-400% or more to hold larger items or a large number of small items. The single pouch is sealed with zipper or other fasteners such as Velcro® allowing users to access belongings quickly and easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Overton Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Kimberley Overton
  • Patent number: 8083559
    Abstract: The water board cover apparatus removably covers an existing water board so that the board can be towed behind a watercraft without the typical problem of the board's destruction. The apparatus has a top and a bottom, a front and a rear. The forward cover covers the nose of the water board. The tow loop is affixed to the front cover bottom. The bottom retainer covers the tail of the water board. The selectively connected strap assembly joins the forward cover to the bottom retainer. The bottom cover covers a part of the bottom of the water board. The bottom cover is connected to the forward cover bottom and the bottom retainer bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Gary S. Keller
  • Patent number: 8070030
    Abstract: The present disclosure is an altered backpack with more than one shoulder strap, which allows the wearer to reconfigure the shoulder straps while wearing, swing the backpack around to the wearer's front, and access the contents of the backpack, while still wearing the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: Libor Marik
  • Publication number: 20110121046
    Abstract: There is provided a soft-sided, collapsible, vehicle organizer operative to create a collapsible storage space. The vehicle organizer includes a base and a pair of opposing primary walls coupled to the base. The vehicle organizer further includes a pair of opposing secondary walls coupled to the base. The vehicle organizer is foldable between a stowed position and a deployed position. In the stowed position, at least two opposing walls are generally parallel to the base. In the deployed position, the pair of primary walls and the pair of secondary walls are substantially upright. The vehicle organizer also includes at least two batten pockets operative to receive a batten to enhance wall rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Inventor: TIMOTHY J. DEXTER
  • Publication number: 20110000945
    Abstract: In one example, we describe a holder for an electronic device, such as a cell phone. The holder allows the user to attach the device to the user, as well as straps, such as car seat belts and purse straps. This holder has the unique property of being able to accommodate a range of sizes of electronic devices. We can adjust length, width, and thickness, or use angles in 3 different directions, for multiple degrees of freedom, in Cartesian, polar, or cylindrical coordinates, or combinations, to adjust the size, for different devices, to make that very easy and cost effective/flexible for the consumers, to adjust very fast and secure, as an example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Ryan Mongan, David Law, Bryan Lee Hymocok, Stephen Ralger Myers, David Chia-wen Laan, Eric Alexandar Birch, Jarret Weis
  • Publication number: 20100243692
    Abstract: A reversible backpack having a pair of shoulder straps sewn to an end portion of an upper edge of the rear wall of the backpack in spaced relation. An opening in the top wall of the backpack is closed by wing flaps attachable to the shoulder straps by Velcro fastening strips attached on opposite sides of the shoulder straps and opposite sides of the wing flaps. The wing flaps and shoulder straps are connected together in normal and in inside out or reversed conditions by the pairs of Velcro fastening strips on opposite sides of the straps and wing flaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Inventor: Dan Sabbah
  • Publication number: 20100230458
    Abstract: A backpack having a harness configured to be secured to the torso of a user, and a movable storage compartment pivotably connected at a first end to a first location on the harness. A second end of the storage compartment is releasably secured to a second location on the harness so that motion of the storage compartment with respect to the harness is restrained. The storage compartment is secured to the harness such that it can be released from a stowed position to a frontal location on the harness that is accessible to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Robert F. Kramer
  • Patent number: 7770765
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-modal wearable baby and small child carrier that is readily adjustable and which, when worn in use, leaves the wearer's arms and hands free. The carrier comprises an elongated strap attached to a flexible sheet-like body wherein the elongated strap can be worn as a neck strap or can be converted to form at least two shoulder straps, and the flexible sheet body is folded to form a positioning portion, so that the user may position the baby or small child directly in front of, or to the left or right side of the torso of an adult who is using and wearing the carrier, such that the baby can be positioned facing toward the adult or facing away from the adult.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventors: Robyn Stevens, Valerie Lambert
  • Patent number: 7748582
    Abstract: A combination blanket and seat article is disclosed. The blanket portion comprises a king-size terry cloth sheet with two removable seat cushions installed in pockets. Straps attaché the seat back to the seat cushion and secure the seat for comfort. Weights around the periphery of the blanket secure it in place. The blanket portion can be used separately from the seat portion. When the seat is inserted, the back portion can be rolled to form a pillow. A strap is provided to hold the rolled back in position. Handles are provided for carrying the article. Shoulder straps are also provided to enable carrying the article as a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Inventor: Shirley A. Hayden
  • Patent number: 7703645
    Abstract: A backpack adapter comprising a generally L-shaped frame having a user side and a load side. The user side is provided with at least two coupling means for coupling a shoulder strap means thereon, the coupling means being spaced apart from each other. The L-shaped frame comprises a top L portion and a bottom L portion and the shoulder strap assembly is placed on either coupling means in order to either have the bottom L portion closer to the ground than the top L portion or reversibly have the top L portion positioned closer to the ground. The adapter can be used in at least two significantly different configurations: one by which the bottom L portion is used to carry a load on an upper side of said bottom L portion, the other by which the bottom L portion is used as a rack from which objects are hung.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Ansul Canada Limited
    Inventor: Peter Moskun
  • Patent number: 7681769
    Abstract: A backpack having a harness configured to be secured to the torso of a user, and a movable storage compartment pivotably connected at a first end to a first location on the harness. A second end of the storage compartment is releasably secured to a second location on the harness so that motion of the storage compartment with respect to the harness is restrained. The storage compartment is secured to the harness such that it can be released from a stowed position to a frontal location on the harness that is accessible to the user. With the second end of the storage compartment free from constraint, it can be pivoted about its first end from its stowed position to a frontal position on the user, wherein the frontal position allows access to articles contained in the storage compartment without removing the backpack from the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Inventor: Robert F. Kramer
  • Patent number: 7661566
    Abstract: An infant carrier with hood comprises a belt portion to be mounted on a user, and a support portion connected to the belt portion for supporting an infant. A bag-like accommodating portion is provided on an outside face of the support portion and a hood capable of being developed so as to cover the infant supported by the support portion is accommodated in the accommodating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Combi Corporation
    Inventors: Toshiro Yoshie, Yutaka Ukitsu
  • Publication number: 20090266860
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards improved systems and methods for the transportation of articles that keep belongings separate, organized and dry. The carrying device includes a bag having an internal compartment, the bag defining an opening for providing access to the internal compartment. The carrying device also includes an integrally formed, attached or removable impermeable device shaped and sized for placement within the internal compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: SHADE DOG LLC
    Inventors: Linda M. Schneider Barterian, Dusty Kozloff
  • Patent number: 7575376
    Abstract: An apparatus is capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first sidewall and a second sidewall interconnected by a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a top wall to form a collapsible bag. A first zipper track is disposed into the bottom wall connecting between a portion of the bottom wall and a first position. A second zipper track is disposed into the bottom wall opposite to the first zipper track. The second zipper track is located between the portion of the bottom wall and a second position. A zipper slider is provided for connecting together the first zipper track and the second zipper track for coupling of the first zipper track and the second zipper track along the contour of the collapsible bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Luggage America, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Yu
  • Publication number: 20090114690
    Abstract: A portable accessory organizer pack for storing, organizing and transporting personal articles and accessories along with the pack is provided by an organizer pack having a pouch body with a pair of pouch walls hingedly coupled to a base section and a covering flap and that is configurable between a first position wherein a set of interior storage compartments in the pouch walls and covering flap may all be accessible at one time to facilitate packing and unpacking activities to a narrow profile, ready for transport configuration that further forms a central cavity selectively coverable by the covering flap and providing additional storage space to that already provided by the other internal storage compartments for maximizing storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventor: Lisa A. Landay
  • Publication number: 20090065110
    Abstract: Given the name “Quick Change Purse”; it relates to carrying bags having a removable interior lining which can expand and contract in length and/or in depth depending on the size and/or shape of the bag it is fitted into so one can change styles, sizes and/or colors of their bag in an instant. Said lining may be lengthened to fit into a longer bag or shortened to fit into a smaller bag. Likewise another way to expand or contract said lining, two or more linings may be attached together by a fastening device to increase it's depth for fit into bigger bags or taken apart to decrease its size for a proper fit into smaller bags. The lining system may also change the color of some of the adaptable transparent handbags included in the system, may be reversible and is removable for the purpose of use as another handbag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Anna Maria Cassella
  • Publication number: 20090045237
    Abstract: A storage docking system especially adapted for recreational vehicles has containers fixed to rails by couplers and can have one set of rails fixed to the vehicle and another set of rails fixed to a stationary storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: James R. Kunz
  • 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: 20080237286
    Abstract: Traditional structured-containers have a maximum holding capacity upon exceeding of which would allow excess articles fall out of the structured-container by way of gravitational pull. The utility of these structured-containers is thus limited. The present invention discloses an expandable container with a pair of carry-handles where a net container is coupled to a traditional structured-container to thus synergistically and substantially increase the maximum holding capacity of the traditional structured-container. The pair of carry-handles also adds carrying possibilities and conveniences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Najma Jamaludeen-Wade
  • Publication number: 20070295774
    Abstract: A fishing flip pack is described that consists of a detachable bag from a user worn flip pack harness. The flip pack harness and the bag are connected at a position that allows the user to access items in the bag and allow the user to easily manipulate a fishing rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Brent Alden Matschke
  • Publication number: 20070228091
    Abstract: A style changeable backpack is disclosed where the backpack storage area is removable from a back support with shoulder straps to accommodate the style of the user. Backpacks of various styles and colors are combined or changed with back support and shoulder straps of various styles and colors. This allows a user to match the backpack and shoulder straps to the clothing that they are wearing as well as match the activities they will be performing. One style of storage area includes one or more transparent panels where pictures or drawings can be placed to further customize the backpack. The back support and shoulder straps are filled with memory foam to improve user comfort. A storage area can be configures as a gym bag, school backpack or a baby carrier. Other accessories can be added to the storage area to further coordinate the backpack as well as add additional functionality, these accessories can include water bottles, cell phone cases and lunch boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventor: Jack Shawen
  • Publication number: 20070145089
    Abstract: A backpack configured for carrying an elongated object such as a hunting blind, the backpack having a bucket portion that is adjustable vertically, this bucket portion receiving therein the lower end of the elongated object or hunting blind that is attached to the backpack'frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Applicant: BLACKS CREEK GUIDE GEAR INC.
    Inventor: JAY ROBERT
  • Patent number: 7191925
    Abstract: A clean carry apparatus provides a clean surface for use and a clean exterior after use. A storage area and base area are connected to a changing area at at least one hinge point. The base area and changing area pivot away from each other at a second hinge point to lay on a surface. The storage area pivots away from the changing area at a hinge point and rests on the base area to expose a clean changing surface. After changing, the storage area pivots back to lay flat across the changing area and contain soiled surfaces within the changing area. By lifting the clean carry apparatus, the base area and changing area pivot together, containing soiled surfaces in contact with the surface. An embodiment provides a privacy shield for changing. Another embodiment provides a foldable mat with a clean area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Inventors: Sandra M. Aris, Dominique P. Aris
  • Patent number: 6945442
    Abstract: A collapsible bag or container includes first and second major pockets separated by a connecting web into which a metal frame is removably inserted. Alternatively, a plastic or rigid board member is substituted for the metal frame. Loops and handles project through the web for attachment of a carrier strap or manual handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20040195286
    Abstract: A carrier (10) of the backpack type is provided for use by motorcyclists to carry their travel requirements and a motor cycle helmet (26) when on or off the motorcycle. The carrier (10) has a bag (11) of flexible textile material with adjustable shoulder straps (12), waist strap (16) and chest strap (13). The bag (11) has a main compartment (22) and a lower compartment (25) adapted to receive the helmet (26) inside it so that the carrier (10) can be freestanding when placed on the ground. The lower compartment (25) folds and is contained by a securing panel (28) to the base of the main compartment (22) when no helmet (26) is in the lower compartment (25).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Wayne K. Greenhalgh, Mark E. Kershaw
  • Publication number: 20040060954
    Abstract: A pack for carrying school books and other items, with the weight substantially balanced between the front and back of the wearer. A yoke has front and back pouches, and an opening for the wearer's head. The sides of the front and back portions of the yoke are releasably connected by flaps at the sides of the back portion which engage a strip of hook-and-loop material on the front pouch. An auxiliary bag is detachably connected to the back pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventors: Frederick G. Hale, Laura Blume Botta
  • Patent number: 6659320
    Abstract: In combination a carrier pack, with an enclosure for a device comprising at least one of the following: a compact disc or discs, a compact disc player, a component or components related to a disc or a player, with attachment structure on the pack and on the enclosure whereby the enclosure can be removably attached to, or removed from the pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Scosche Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kasidy W. Alves, Michael J. Massett