Abstract: A backpack includes a back panel having an airflow system. The airflow system includes protrusions extending from a base of the back panel and defining boundaries of lateral and vertical flow channels. The flow channels are configured to promote active airflow through the back panel.

Abstract: A backpack with an inflatable element, designed to facilitate comfort during transport. One of the aims of the backpack is to allow objects and/or elements to be placed therein. The backpack also has an integrated inflatable element that acts as a seat for a child, wherein the child sits on said element, on the shoulders of the user of the backpack. In addition, the backpack has a pair of harnesses that can be removed from straps, used to securely surround the legs and/or ankles of the child. When the backpack is placed in front of the user's torso, the inflatable element also allows the user to rest his/her head and, at the same time, the user can rest his/her arms by placing them in a hollow structure located at the front of the backpack, preferably as part of the configuration of an exterior bag.

Abstract: A collapsible backpack cooler includes a base, a collapsible portion, a back portion, and one or more straps configured for use by a user in securing the collapsible backpack cooler to their back. The collapsible backpack cooler is configured to allow the collapsible backpack cooler to transition between an expanded configuration, and a collapsed configuration having a reduced volume as compared to the expanded configuration.

Abstract: A harness for breathing apparatus, comprising a structural support member 10 having a front for accommodating a gas cylinder and a rear for facing the back of a wearer, and left and right sides. Left and right shoulder straps 110, 120 are disposed towards the left and right sides of the structural support member respectively, and each shoulder strap has a first end attached to an upper portion of the structural support member and a second end attached to a lower portion of the structural support member. A plurality of flexible conduits 140, 150 extend from a lower portion of the structural support member along the structural support member, each to a position on either the left or right shoulder strap. Left and right guide channels 30, 32 extend longitudinally along the structural support member along left and right sides respectively, for accommodating the flexible conduits.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is disclosed a carrying device that comprises in combination a bucket and a cover positioned about the bucket. The cover may include a cylindrical wall, an open top, and a bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an opening covered by a moveable barrier for allowing access to the bucket from a bottom of the cover. The cylindrical wall may include a zipper secured thereon. The zipper allows the cylindrical cover to open for positioning the bucket in and out of the cover. The bucket may further include a lid that is removably attached to the bucket. A padded cover may be positioned on the lid providing a seating surface.

Abstract: The invention is a fishing backpack with an external metal frame, lower back support, and storage compartments for fishing supplies and bulk drinking water. These storage compartments are used to carry tackle and/or tackle boxes, food, fishing rods and reels, fishing nets, and bulk liquid storage in several compartments. The invention allows the users to carry everything they need for a fishing expedition in a convenient all-in-one pack that is also easily transportable in a truck or cab of a car.

Abstract: The ball carrier has a case and a strap. The case has a chamber, a connecting seat, a locking seat and a frame. The chamber is spherical and formed in the case. The connecting seat is formed on the case and has a pivoting recess. The locking seat has a locking assembly corresponding to the pivoting recess of the connecting seat. The frame is mounted between and connecting the connecting seat and the locking seat and has two fencing boards and a door board. The two fencing boards and the door board are formed around and shaped the chamber of the case. The door board is connected pivotally on the pivoting recess of the connecting seat and connected detachably on the locking assembly of the locking seat. The strap is connected to the case and provides a carrying effect.

Abstract: In one aspect, there is disclosed a carrying device that comprises in combination a bucket and a cover positioned about the bucket. The cover may include a cylindrical wall, an open top, and a bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an opening covered by a moveable barrier for allowing access to the bucket from a bottom of the cover. The cylindrical wall may include a zipper secured thereon. The zipper allows the cylindrical cover to open for positioning the bucket in and out of the cover. The bucket may further include a lid that is removably attached to the bucket. A padded cover may be positioned on the lid providing a seating surface.

Abstract: A carrying bag has a casing defining an interior storage space, a back panel, and a support frame secured between the casing and the back panel, with the support frame defining an air channel. A carrying strap can be secured to the back panel, and a lower back strap can be secured to the back panel. The support frame can be replaced by a housing which carries with it a temperature control device and/or a massage device, or water.

Abstract: A bag for the storage and transport of golf equipment includes at least two sections, each including an upper and a lower edge, respectively, where the sections are pivotably interconnected in a hinge, where the bag is openable by folding the sections apart along the hinge, towards an open position in which the interior of the bag is uncovered. At least one section includes a fastening element for golf club shafts in its upper part, in that at least one section includes club head separating element in its lower part for receiving club heads of one or more golf clubs whose shafts are fastened to the fastening element, in that the hinge is arranged along the lower respective edge of each section, and in that the bag includes a support element so that the bag can stand in a stable manner on a supporting surface when in its opened position.

Abstract: A golf bag harness is provided comprising a main support member, a belt system coupled with the main support member for securing a golf bag to the waist and shoulders of a wearer, and a coupling system for coupling the main support member with the golf bag. A slotted configuration can be provided according to one embodiment of the invention for providing adjustability in the positioning of the golf bag on a wearer's back. The slotted arrangement can be configured to provide adjustability in a horizontal and/or vertical position.

Abstract: A back pack has a base member for facing the back of a wearer with a raised peripheral rim, and an outer shell of rigid material for facing away from the back of the wearer, the base member and outer shell together defining an enclosure for containing items to be carried. The outer shell has an integral peripheral rim bent towards the base member, and a zipper fastener is secured directly between the peripheral rims of the base member and outer shell and extends around at least a major portion of the rims to provide a secure closure as well as easy access to the enclosure.

Abstract: A sportsmen's utility bucket cover is provided for use in combination with a standard utility bucket. The cover includes a cylindrical wall that surrounds the outside cylindrical surface of the bucket. The cover also includes a bottom wall that is configured to correspond to the closed end of the utility bucket. A foam pad may be inserted between the bottom wall of the cover and the closed end of the bucket for seat cushioning purposes. The cover still further comprises a plurality of pockets and a beverage holder formed on the outside of the utility bucket cover to hold any desired item. Each pocket includes a closure facing toward the closed end of the bucket so that when the bucket is used as a seat, the pocket openings face upward, allowing the sportsman to access the pockets yet prevent the contents from spilling onto the ground.

Abstract: A rigid backpack that includes at least one compartment and can include an upper compartment (103) that is attached to a lower compartment (101) is described. A top surface (105) of the lower compartment (101) is complementary to a bottom surface (107) of the upper compartment (103) such that the upper compartment (103) stacks on and attaches to the lower compartment (101). A waist strap (123) is attached to the lower compartment (101). Similarly, a right should strap (127) and a left shoulder strap (129) are attached to upper compartment (103).

Abstract: The present invention provides a panel for use in an article carrier which has opposed sides which are generally connected by a material which include some form of a closure device. The panel is semirigid with interior and exterior faces. The interior face defines a chamber which opens to the interior of the article carrier and the exterior face defines a three dimensional structure. A method for forming the semirigid panel is also disclosed. The disclosed method provides a means for applying color to the three dimensional structure.

Abstract: A container for transporting articles that transforms into a ballistic protection unit includes a bag and a detachable panel. The bag includes a first compartment for containment of at least one piece of ballistic shield material. The detachable panel also contains at least one piece of ballistic shield material and is coupled to the bag by at least a first strap. The detachable panel is detachably coupled to the bag. During use, the user may detach the detachable panel from the bag and the bag may be placed over a shoulder of the user, protecting the user from high speed projectiles.

Abstract: A knapsack is made of a hard thermoplastic material and is molded into a single-piece construction. The knapsack has a rear wall surface facing toward a user's back and formed with a plurality of spacers to result in a spacing between the rear wall surface and the user's back. As a result, the knapsack does not attach closely to the user's back and, therefore, permits air ventilation and can provide a massaging effect.

Abstract: The present invention disclose a sack used in an ordinary sack and a hard type sack selectively according to the existence of a hard case. The ordinary sack can be sagged easily when goods is packed into the sack because a material of the sack is usually a soft synthetic fiber. Such softness gives a non-elegant and uncomfortable to carry the ordinary sack. In more, carrying fragile goods in such a sack can make someone to be nervous to prevent unpredicted external impact. Usage of the hard type sack has an advantage to keep a shape without sagging when goods are packed in, and to protect the goods from any external impact, because a backside case is made of a hard material. However, disassembling the backside case from the hard type sack is not easy because the backside case is jointed with a back supporter by bolts and nuts method. In more, bolts are always required to re-assemble the backside case into the hard type sack after disassembling.

Abstract: A knapsack is made of a hard thermoplastic material and is molded into a single-piece construction. The knapsack has a rear wall surface facing toward a user's back and formed with a plurality of spacers to result in a spacing between the rear wall surface and the user's back. As a result, the knapsack does not attach closely to the user's back and, therefore, permits air ventilation and can provide a massaging effect.

Abstract: A case for musical instruments and including a shell for receiving a musical instrument and having at least one shoulder strap attachable from outside to the shell at upper and lower attachment points provided of the shell, a connection element provided at an end of the shoulder strap adjacent to the upper attachment point for releasably securing the shoulder strap to the shell, and an upholstery cover provided on the shell or the shoulder strap for covering at least a portion of the connection elements.

Abstract: An academic carrying apparatus for use in transporting a variety of items over the shoulders with the carrier resting along the user's back. The carrying apparatus has a body portion that defines a storage compartment. The body portion is comprised of a plurality of panels. A lid is coupled to the rear panel and adjacent to an upper peripheral edge of the body portion. The lid has a pair of top latches for coupling with the front panel of the body portion for securing the lid. The rear panel has a pair of strap holders. Finally, the pair of side panels defines a right side panel and a left side panel, with each side panel having a utility portion.

Abstract: A device for carrying items comprising a frame having an upper end and a lower end. A substantially rigid briefcase is hingedly connected to the lower end of the frame and movable between an open position wherein the briefcase is substantially perpendicular to the frame and a closed position wherein the case is substantially parallel and adjacent to the frame. The briefcase includes a strap attached to a side thereof wherein the strap permits the carrying of the briefcase on a first shoulder of a user of the device A handle connected to the frame at said upper end is movable between a first position and a second position wherein the first position permits carrying of the briefcase using the handle and the second position permits the handle to be placed over a second shoulder of the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a panel for use in an article carrier which has opposed sides which are generally connected by a material which include some form of a closure device. The panel is semirigid with interior and exterior faces. The interior face defines a chamber which opens to the interior of the article carrier and the exterior face defines a three dimensional structure. A method for forming the semirigid panel is also disclosed. The disclosed method provides a means for applying color to the three dimensional structure.

Abstract: A backpack apparatus including a rigid box with a hinged lid for access downwardly into and having a canopy surmounted on such lid to define an accessible storage compartment the lid. A pair of shoulder straps are mounted to the front side of such canopy and box.

Abstract: A backpack is provided having a rigid back support plate, a rigid bottom support, and a continuous, flexible sidewall extending outward and forming an internal storage volume specifically sized to receive and retain a conventionally available, foldable two-wheeled scooter. A pair of shoulder straps affixed to the back support plate allow for carrying a folded scooter on one's back in a convenient, efficient and safe manner.

Abstract: A golf bag has a bag body which is provided with a bag carrying set. The bag carrying set is formed of a retaining member, two long carrying straps, and two short carrying straps. The two log carrying straps are used as shoulder straps to carry evenly the weight of the bag body and its contents, without causing discomfort to a caddie. The long carrying straps and the short carrying straps are adjusted by the retaining member to suit the body size of the caddie.

Abstract: A carrying bag for receiving a portable personal computer, such as a laptop computer, is configurable to be carried in a briefcase mode, a shoulder bag mode, and a backpack mode. The bag can be configured to form stable frame or platform, thereby placing a personal computer received therein into an ergonomically comfortable position for working with while sitting, standing or even walking. Accessories and appliances can be accommodated within the bag and be readily accessible when the bag is set up as a stable frame or platform.

Abstract: A back pack includes a case made from an impact resistant hardened plastic material. The case has an exterior surface with regions of increased plastic thickness which are provided with receptors to releasably attach articles to the exterior surface of the case.

Abstract: A receptacle compression system includes a receptacle enclosing an internal volume. The receptacle includes the bottom panel having first and second opposite ends and first and second opposite sides and a top panel opposite the bottom panel. The top panel includes an opening therethrough. The receptacle further includes first and second side panels coupled to the first and second sides of the bottom panel, respectively, and extending towards the top panel. The first and second side panels each have a rigid perimeter extending from the bottom panel. The receptacle compression system further includes first and second compression straps. The first compression strap is connected to one of the first side panel and the second side panel and is configured to extend across the opening so as to be connected to the other of the first side panel and the second side panel.

Abstract: A back chest that is suitable for carrying food, beverages and other outdoor items on an individuals back. The back chest comprises a rigid base support structure which has a rectangular type configuration. The back support structure forms an upper section which contains a flexible, top utility pocket and a lower section attached to an ice cooler having a rectangular box-type configuration. The ice cooler has a lid that is hingably attached to the top of said cooler. In cross section, the upper section of the back support structure and the top lid of the ice chest from an L-shaped support base in cross section which supports outdoor items that can be transported on said back chest. Tie down straps can conveniently be used to keep the outdoor items in place. A plurality of flexible utility pockets are attached to the front and sides of the ice chest. The base support structure contains a pair of shoulder straps and a belt strap.

Abstract: A backpack has a casing surrounding a space with the casing having a front wall which is intended to be facing the back of a carrier and is a flexible wall directly adjoining the space. The casing also has a dimensionally stable shell extending from the front wall, which together with the front wall surrounds the space.

Abstract: A helmet backpack is provided to carry a helmet. A helmet enclosure combined with strapping form the helmet backpack. A helmet is inserted through an opening of the enclosure and secured with a zipper assembly, buttons and buttonholes, hook-and-loop fasteners, such as VELCRO strips, a drawstring assembly and/or other closure. The strapping is used by a wearer to position and hold the enclosure on his or her back. The strapping may be adjustable in length for greater user comfort. Detachable straps are also allowed for, whereby the helmet backpack strap or straps may be removed or strapped in typical backpack style or worn across the wearer's chest in a bandoleer style. Certain models include pouches which may be located either internal or external to the helmet or to the enclosure. Padding is utilized to increase protection to the helmet and to reduce discomfort to the user.

Abstract: A harness allows one to easily carry a rigid case through rough terrain and using almost any transportation mode includes a backpad releasably attached to the case and lying flush against one back. The harness includes at least one lower load strap for securing the case from below and at least one upper load strap for securing the case from above. In one embodiment, the harness includes shoulder straps adapted to extend over one's shoulder and stabilizer straps extending from the shoulder straps and releasably attached to the case to provide cant adjustment. The harness further includes a sternum strap adapted to extend around one's sternum and a diaphragm strap adapted to extend around one's waist. In another embodiment, the harness includes a waist strap adapted to extend around one's waist.

Abstract: A waterproof carrying bag and backpack for carrying items therein protected from moisture from the weather and other water sources. The waterproof carrying bag and backpack includes an outer case having top and bottom panels, a pair of side panels, a back panel and an open front. The outer case also has top and bottom flaps substantially covering the open front of the outer case. A handle strap is coupled to the top panel. A harness assembly is detachably attached to the outer case and comprises an elongate flexible top strap and a pair of elongate flexible shoulder straps. A water proof inner pouch is provided in the outer case and is detachably attached to the back panel of the outer case.

Abstract: A knapsack including a selectively accessible compartment defined in part between a rigid, substantially solid member and a panel in opposed relationship thereto. The rigid member or panel includes straps for enabling attachment to a wearer. The rigid member is preferably a hubcap in which case, a circular ring is attached to an inner side thereof and another panel extends over the ring.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a serpentine tube which is wide enough to store a tennis ball and allow a tennis ball to roll or otherwise translate within the tube. The serpentine tube has an opening for receiving tennis balls and a dispenser for facilitating selective sequential removal a tennis ball. Gravity causes the tennis balls to roll to the bottom of the tube to a dispenser. The container may be worn by the user by conventional over the shoulder and around the waist straps. The container may be flipped to accommodate both right handed and left handed players. The container may also be pressurized to above atmospheric pressure to increase the life of the tennis balls contained therein.

Abstract: A fishing rod carrying backpack for holding fishing rods. The backpack includes a bottom portion having a bottom panel and a perimeter side wall. A front panel and a spaced apart pair of side panels are upwardly extended from the upper edge of the perimeter side wall. The bottom portion, the front panel and the side panels define an interior space for holding fishing rods therein. Upper and lower cover panels are coupled to one of the side panels and detachably attached to the other side panel to help hold fishing rods in the interior space.

Abstract: A harness to enable the wearer to carry an article such as breathing apparatus comprises a waist belt (9) carrying a waist plate (1) to which a back plate (21) is secured. The harness includes shoulder straps (20) and a coupling (41,50) for securing the article to it. The back plate (21) is moveable with respect to the waist plate (1) to facilitate movement of the wearer's body.

Abstract: A backpack, to be carried on the back of a user, that includes a hollow shell and a lid. The hollow shell has a substantially rigid bottom wall, and a sidewall that extends up continuously from a periphery of the bottom wall and terminates in an annular upper edge. The annular upper edge defines an opening into the interior of the hollow shell. The sidewall has a leading end and a trailing end and is also substantially rigid. A lid is rotatably connected to the shell. The lid is rotatable between an open position for exposing the opening and a closed position for covering the opening. A pair of shoulder straps are connected to the shell for supporting the backpack on the back of the user so that the bottom wall faces the user's back. A plurality of pads are affixed to an outside surface of the bottom wall. During use, the plurality of pads support the bottom wall in spaced relation to the user's back thus maintaining a ventilation gap between the bottom wall and the user's back.

Abstract: A bag is convertible between a hand-held bag, a shoulder bag and a backpack. The bag includes a bag body defining an interior storage space. A top handle is positioned on a top portion of the body. The bag includes a pair of discrete, separate shoulder straps and a pair of independently operable shoulder strap retraction systems. Each of the retraction systems includes at least one reel-type winding device operably connected to a respective strap for storing and selectively retracting and withdrawing a portion of the respective shoulder straps. Each reel-type device is positioned in the bag at least in part within the interior storage space, and overlying a respective opening in the bag to withdraw and retract the respective shoulder strap therefrom. Each strap is selectively positionable at a retracted position, a withdrawn position, and an intermediate position.

Abstract: A hard-shelled backpack that consists of opposing outer doors, removable interlocking compartments, detachable outer pockets, dual purpose shoulder straps, a multipurpose frame, and dual purpose cargo bags, as-well-as a unique hip suspension device that allows the wearer to adjust and alter the weight of the backpack in reference to the body. This device changes the position of the backpack in reference to the body through an articulating ratchet device that subsequently changes the physical work that a given muscle group performs on any given terrain. The device is controlled by a dial directly behind the waistline of the wearer and is adjustable to the desires of the individual. The outer doors open in an opposing manner in relation to each other. This function allows access to all equipment contained therein. The interlocking compartments are easily removed to allow access to less used equipment.

Abstract: The Halloween backpack of the present invention has, in one aspect, a hollow container having an outer surface adapted to be worn as a backpack on the back of a child, straps for releasable mounting of the hollow container on the back of the child, a hollow chute mounted onto the outer surface of the hollow container, the chute defining a passageway along the chute between a frontal chute opening in the chute and an aperture in the outer surface of the hollow container thereby forming a cooperating passageway sized to accept Halloween treats therethrough cooperating between the frontal opening and a holding cavity in the hollow container, the hollow chute extending upwardly of the hollow container so as to extend above a shoulder of the child when the child is wearing the hollow container as a backpack, the hollow chute shaped to present the frontal chute opening for access from a frontal position facing the front of the child whereby a Halloween treat may be deposited into the hollow chute from the frontal p

Abstract: An artist portfolio that is worn as a backpack that includes a first storage compartment of rectilinear shape whose long axis is in the vertical plane. A plurality of webbing structures are affixed about the first compartment producing webbing loops for securing articles to the exterior of the compartment. A closure mechanism, such as a zipper, partially detaches the top lid of the first compartment permitting unobstructed access to the interior. The first compartment further includes a plurality of shoulder, anchor and waist straps for securing the portfolio to the upper body of the wearer. A second storage compartment of a predetermined shape is provided for housing additional articles. A plurality of upper cord lengths, locks, sleeves and eyelets are affixed at points as to allow the second compartment to be expanded and compressed about a predetermined volume. A plurality of closure mechanisms, such as zippers, permit unobstructed access to the interior of the second compartment.

Abstract: A portable lap desk and activity station is provided for use by a small child, middle aged children and even adults. The lap desk includes a front side wall, a rear side wall and edge walls extending therebetween which define a main compartment. The front side wall is substantially planar and rigid for use as a work or writing surface by the child. The rear side wall is flexible and padded for comfortably resting on the lap of a child.

Abstract: An integral, molded rubber base for a backpack. This base is connected to the fabric body portion of the backpack. A tread or lug sole pattern is provided on the bottom and sides of the molded rubber base. The back surface of the base is contoured to curve around the user's back, thus providing more comfort than a traditional straight back.

Abstract: A knapsack to be carried on a person's back comprising a storage compartment and a carrying unit. The storage compartment comprises a bottom wall, a back wall facing the person, a front wall and side wall portions adjacent the back wall. The walls of the storage compartment being substantially rigid and it comprises one or more openings. The carrying unit is releasably attached to the back wall, and comprises carrying straps and a collapsible rucksack which is collapsed when the carrying unit is attached to the storage compartment and may be expanded into a rucksack shape when the carrying unit is detached from the storage compartment.

Abstract: A compartmentized box (20) and a knapsack (10) incorporating same. The knapsack (10) has straps (16) allowing carrying of the compartmentized box (20) on a person's back. The compartmentized box (20) has columns (30) formed of a plurality of panels (23) for supporting a plurality of containers (32) and for allowing the containers (32) to be slid in and out of the compartmentized box (20). Edgewise adjacent ones of the panels (23) can be disconnected from each other and the panels rearranged to allow containers (32) of differing sizes to be slid into the compartmentized box (20) so that the knapsack (10) can be readily restocked with any desired arrangement of the containers (32).

Abstract: A modular apparatus for storage and transport of goods, primarily for use as a backpack. A first container for holding goods is provided with a first cooperating engagement portion, and a base is provided with a second cooperating engagement portion; the first and second portions cooperate to provide meshing engagement to detachably connect the first container the base. A stop is included in at least one of the first or said second cooperating engagement portions to limit the downward travel of the first container relative to the base. Further containers can be added, where each of the further containers includes cooperating engagement portion for meshing engagement with a complementary cooperating engagement portion of the already mounted containers. Preferably, the first cooperative engagement portion is a T-shaped slot formed from a pair of complementary, mirror image L-shaped members, and the second cooperative engagement portion is a T-shaped bracket of size and shape complementary to the T-shaped slot.

Abstract: A carrier bag including a box member having a bottom plate and a plurality of side plates that extend from the outer-periphery of the bottom plate in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the bottom plate. The box member is defined with an opening which is always oriented in an upper-diagonal direction relative to a surface when the box member is positioned on the surface with either the bottom plate or one of the side plates being in contact therewith. Furthermore, the carrier bag is provided with a caster at each corner portion defined between the bottom plate and one of the side plates. The opening is covered with a fastenable and unfastenable cover. The carrier bag is thereby fabricated so as to allow articles to be put therein in downward and side directions in relation to the surface. Thus, the carrier bag provides a choice of storage space for each size and shape of article.