Compartmented Patents (Class 224/653)
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Publication number: 20040245304Abstract: A concealed magazine slot arrangement includes a magazine holder, a gear carrier, and a fastening device for fastening the magazine holder on the user's body. The magazine holder includes an inner panel, an outer panel, having a front operation side, overlapped thereon, and a plurality of slot dividers affixed between the inner and outer panels to form a plurality of magazine slots concealed within the inner panel, the outer panel, and the slot dividers for receiving the magazine. A gear carrier is provided on the front operation side of the magazine holder for carrying a gear thereon. Accordingly, the magazine holder is warped for fitting a curvature of the user's body, such that the outer panel is reinforced to substantially bias against the inner panel to physically self-adjust a shape of the magazine slots for retaining the magazine within the respective magazine slot of the magazine holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2003Publication date: December 9, 2004Inventor: James Victor Cragg
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Publication number: 20040195286Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2004Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Wayne K. Greenhalgh, Mark E. Kershaw
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Patent number: 6786375Abstract: A pack provides a lightweight compact carrier for bulky footwear such as inline skates, ice skates or a skateboard. The pack includes a skate blade compartment with two adjustably sized openings, each opening adapted to receive a skate blade. A securing element retains the skate blade within each of the openings. A carrying strap is affixed to the skate blade compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 7, 2004Inventors: Eli Worden, Virginia Annibale
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Patent number: 6763987Abstract: A method of forming a backpack with an integral gun scabbard has been devised whereby the user has a convenient place for the storage and carriage of a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun type of firearm, and simultaneously can store and carry a variety of other sundry cargo while moving about. The backpack is devised in such a way as to permit easy and rapid access to and retrieval of said firearm from the storage. It is equipped with dual padded shoulder straps. In an ideal embodiment, a waist belt is included to facilitate the stabilization of the scabbard when the firearm is being withdrawn, as well as to contribute to the load bearing functions of the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Inventor: Glen Richard Eberle
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Publication number: 20040050893Abstract: A backpack (10) has at least one angled interior panel (36), to a location close to, and supported by, the users's hips without the need for adjusting “V”-shaped pad (20) on the exterior of the backpack, disposed near the bottom thereof, contacts the user's back, and rests automatically on the user's hips, thereby distributing the load of the backpack more evenly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventor: Todd Ravinett
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Patent number: 6702167Abstract: A breastpump carrier in the form of a backpack. The breastpump backpack has a horizontal shelf dividing the interior of the breastpump carrier into lower and upper storage areas. The lower storage area is accessible through an exterior side of the backpack with a pumping mechanism mounted therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Medela Holding AGInventor: Larry D. Annis
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Patent number: 6695188Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a camera in a stable position from an individual's torso comprising, a storage compartment which is defined by upper and lower walls, opposite side walls and front and rear walls, the rear wall further comprising a proximal attachment surface and a distal attachment surface; a waist band with first and second locking elements attached to the proximal attachment surface of the rear wall, a neck band attached to the proximal attachment surface of the rear wall, a mono-pod receptacle with a mono-pod receiving bore, and at least one adjustable attachment means for fixedly positioning a mono-pod insertably received within the receiving bore.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Inventors: David Jerome Bradshaw, Donivan Jerome Bradshaw
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Patent number: 6659320Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 17, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Scosche Industries, Inc.Inventors: Kasidy W. Alves, Michael J. Massett
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Patent number: 6655565Abstract: A backpack comprises base, back, lateral side, top as well as first and second overlying front panels. The outside one of the front panels is congruent with the back panel. The other, interior front panel has a lesser height than the back panel thereby permitting ingress to the interior of the backpack through both the top as well as the front when the outside panel is released from attachment to the side and top panels.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
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Patent number: 6637633Abstract: A backpack is provided with a mechanism whereby it can be used in a compact form for carriage of smaller loads or in an expanded form to carry larger loads. In its initial compact form, the backpack's cargo space is divided into two separate compartments which are fixedly attached along their outer vertical seams to the outer edges of the backpack's main panel, and are releasably attached to each other along a central vertical seam by means of a zipper or similar such fastening system. When this said fastening system is released, the primary storage compartments hinge and rotate outwardly, exposing a space that is made available for additional storage. A collapsible supplemental storage compartment is sewn or otherwise attached into this space in such a way that it can be opened and expanded when the afore-mentioned primary storage containers are outwardly deployed. The backpack is fitted with two shoulder carrying straps, and in a preferred embodiment would be fitted with a waist belt.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2003Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Glen Richard Eberle
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Publication number: 20030197044Abstract: A backpack designed to carry school books and supples and is structured to mount inside a school locker in an open position allowing access to all school books, notebooks and other supplies. When taken out of the locker, the locker pack closes to secure its contents. Padded shoulder straps allows the pack to be carried on the students back. A back panel has a pocket for inserting at least one of a level 4 bullet proof carbon fiber panel, corrugated plastic/card board panel for additional structural support, books, notebooks, and a notebook computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2002Publication date: October 23, 2003Inventor: Connie Webb
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Patent number: 6629629Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Cypher Teams Co., Ltd.Inventors: Gi-Soo Lee, Eun-Sue Whi
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Publication number: 20030173389Abstract: These abstracts show that the Card & Comics Collectors Backpack is a new idea. The card collector's backpack has three clear plastic pockets on the front of the bag. It also has clear plastic pocket on each shoulder strap that holds a single card. Inside the backpack, which unzips from the right side that allows the backpack to open up like a book. It has a three ring binder, which will pull open to hold Trading Cards Pages. You will also find mesh pockets to hold a new deck of cards. The Comics Back Pack is basically the same the only difference is, it has a clear plastic pocket that is made to carry a comic book on the front of the bag cover and no pockets on the straps.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2001Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventor: Michael A. Washington
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Patent number: 6533152Abstract: A motorcycle travel bag comprising a shell and a shelving insert, wherein the shelving insert provides a convenient and secure apparatus for organizing, storing and transporting various items on a motorcycle. Items may be stored on the shelves of the shelving insert or in various pockets which may be attached to the exterior of the shell.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Inventor: Gregory Jude Dischler
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Patent number: 6530507Abstract: An improved convertible luggage which conveniently converts from a wheeled suitcase to a backpack having a first and second compartment, wherein the second compartment encloses a pair of shoulder straps having two ends wherein both ends of the shoulder straps are affixed within the second compartment. The straps can be deployed by opening the cover of the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the straps are completely enclosed within the second compartment. In addition, the cover of the second compartment is designed to be folded and affixed to the bottom of the convertible luggage such that a double layer of cushion is provided between the user and the wheels of the luggage while the luggage is in the backpack mode.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Luggage America, Inc.Inventor: Scott Oh
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Patent number: 6505762Abstract: A bag for a musical instrument, such as a guitar, has at least one carrying belt (19, 20) for shouldering the bag provided at a carrying case (14) in the bag for receiving the instrument. The at least one carrying belt may be inserted into a pocket at the exterior of the case (14) and, for this purpose, can be detached at least at one of its ends from the case.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: January 14, 2003Inventor: Hans-Peter Wilfer
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Publication number: 20020170935Abstract: A breastpump carrier in the form of a backpack. The breastpump backpack has a horizontal shelf dividing the interior of the breastpump carrier into lower and upper storage areas. The lower storage area is accessible through an exterior side of the backpack with a pumping mechanism mounted therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: November 21, 2002Inventor: Larry D. Annis
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Publication number: 20020166881Abstract: A backpack is provided including a substantially typical construction including a pack having a back panel, front panel and one or more side panels. The pack includes an interior storage compartment for storing objects. Furthermore, the backpack includes a pair of shoulder straps so as to enable one to wear the backpack on one's back. Located within the pack's storage compartment are first and second sets of pockets. The first set of pockets are attached to the inside surface of the pack's back panel. The first set of pockets include openings which open upwardly when the pack is in a closed condition. Meanwhile, the pack includes a second set of pockets which are attached to the inside surface of the pack's front panel. The second set of pockets include openings at the pocket's lower extremities when the pack is in a closed condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2001Publication date: November 14, 2002Inventors: Lynne Willingham, Derek Sullivan
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Patent number: 6474524Abstract: A pack article includes a flexible container having front, back, right side, and left side panels connected together to define an internal cavity, a flap to enable access to the internal cavity, and at least one divider within the internal cavity connected to and intersecting the back panel at a diagonal, and extending between the right and left side panels to provide a diagonal support surface for an item placed within the pack. The angle of the divider serves to orient the contained load of the pack and direct the weight of the load towards the back panel, thereby distributing the weight along the length of the user's back.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2000Date of Patent: November 5, 2002Inventors: Jeffrey J. Ivarson, Henrietta L. Ivarson, Ian C. Ivarson
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Patent number: 6467665Abstract: A sports equipment bag such as a soccer bag for holding and transporting equipment such as shoes, shin guards, a soccer ball and the like. The equipment bag includes a back and bottom formed from sufficiently rigid material to enable the bag to stand alone upright. Two sides formed from a mesh material are connected to the back and bottom of the bag. The mesh material extends around to form the sides and front of the bag. Further, the mesh material is disposed with respect to the bag such that an open top area is formed that permits equipment such as a ball, shoes, shin guards and the like to be deposited into the bag through the top opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 22, 2002Inventor: Lavette R. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20020113103Abstract: A hunting pack or vest comprises an internal, angled frame for supporting a seated hunter wearing the vest. A cover proves free-floating pockets for the frame and a cargo pocket is disposed on the back of the cover over a rearwardly extending frame component. A seat is hinged at a juncture of the frame for stowed disposition under the cargo pocket and for deployed disposition extending forwardly of the frame. Angled pockets on the sides of the cargo pockets are accessible by a hunter wearing the pack whether standing or sitting. An orange panel is concealable, yet deployable over the cargo pocket. Two side vest panels are mounted forwardly of the cover and contain a plurality of ergonomically positioned pockets for easy accesses. Shoulder, waist and panel straps provide adjustment for varied sized and shaped hunters wearing a variety of clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventor: Daniel P. O' Hare
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Patent number: 6435390Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2000Date of Patent: August 20, 2002Inventor: Dean Abramowicz
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Publication number: 20020100777Abstract: A carrying case has a storage section that has at least one storage compartment for receiving articles. An amusement feature is provided with the carrying case. The amusement feature can be an electronic device, or a non-electronic device. The amusement feature can be provided on an outer surface of the carrying case, on an inner panel disposed inside the storage section, on a pouch attached to the storage section, or at any internal or external location of the carrying case.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2001Publication date: August 1, 2002Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Publication number: 20020050503Abstract: A diaper and related accessories bag incorporating pocketbook features. The inside of the diaper bag has a plurality of convenient storage compartments for baby care items such as bottles, baby wipes, etc. One aspect of the present device is that it can be easily and quickly opened with one free hand, thus allowing access to the convenient storage compartments for baby care items while the other hand is left free for other purposes. A handle capable of being worn over an arm and on one shoulder is provided. The side edges of the bag are secured by hook and loop fastening means. One or more additional compartments and separate pouch(es) may be provided to the outside panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2001Publication date: May 2, 2002Inventor: Donna Spero
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Patent number: 6367674Abstract: A sports backpack made from flexible sheet material has a main container and a pair of elongated upwardly extending shoe containers mounted at the rear of the main container in laterally spaced apart side-by-side relation to each other. The shoe containers cooperate with a back wall of the main container to define a rearwardly open carrying space for receiving in a carrying position an elongated portion of a sports playing device such as the barrel portion of a baseball bat or the handle and shaft portions of a tennis racket. An upwardly open pocket which is disposed between the footwear containers and defines the lower end of the carrying space receives, supports and retains a lower end of a sports playing device therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Cotton Angora Trading CompanyInventor: Richard E. Tabor
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Patent number: 6354477Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Juliane Barbara Trummer
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Patent number: 6290114Abstract: A back pack for use with a hunting bow typically employed by a hunter in pursuit of game in the bush includes an outer shell having a spacious enclosed compartment for holding hunting gear. The outer shell includes a pair of shoulder straps for carrying the pack on the hunters back. The back pack includes at least a first securing strap for retaining a hunting bow to the back pack. A bow pouch is also included for supporting the bottom end of the hunting bow and a cushioned flap attached to the outer shell is included for covering and protecting the hunting bow. In its most fundamental embodiment, the back pack for use with a hunting bow exhibits a construction including an outer shell having a front surface and a rear surface for forming an enclosed compartment. The enclosed compartment is readily accessible to the hunter. A pair of shoulder straps are attached to the rear surface of the outer shell for carrying the back pack.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Assignee: BBC MFGInventor: Nick O. Berberian
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Publication number: 20010017307Abstract: This invention provides a backpack for carrying a load on the back of a user. The backpack includes a pliable sack, a frame, and a frame support member. The frame includes a first and second frame members. The frame support member removably communicates with the first and second frame members to prevent the first and second frame members from being moved into a position parallel and adjacent each other when the frame support member is in communication with the first and second frame members. The frame support member may be removed from communications with the first and second frame members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2000Publication date: August 30, 2001Inventor: Michael Bentzen
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Patent number: 6237825Abstract: The present invention is directed to a see-through bookbag and, according to one embodiment, a see-through book bag containing an envelop for carrying artwork or advertising material.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1999Date of Patent: May 29, 2001Inventor: Edward Leroy Pencoske
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Patent number: 6230952Abstract: A sundry pouch for backpacks is a compartment covered by a flap of the backpack. The sundry pouch attaches to the flap of the backpack, and includes pockets and sections to hold toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, mirror, first aid supplies and other sundry items. The pouch preferably has a flap to keep these sundry items in place when the backpack's flap is closed and the sundry items are held upside down in a storage position, but in an upright exposed position when the flap is lowered down from the backpack. The sundry pouch is removably attachable to the backpack flap, so that it can be removed and carried to a washing area of a remote campsite. The sundry pouch organizes the sundry items for efficient, quick, and reliable access. The sundry pouch is small and slim in a closed position within the backpack.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventor: Jay Arthur Jupiter
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Patent number: 6230951Abstract: A bag for storing, carrying or holding on top of a vehicle a surfboard, wakeboard or snowboard that protects, stores, displays and travels all in one comprehensive product. The bag can be carried by handle or by an attachable shoulder strap. The bag can be displayed/stored on a wall, ceiling or garage rafters in both parallel or vertical positions using just two or all four straps. Due to its features, the bag is also capable of being strapped to the top of a vehicle (or in the bed of a truck) without any soft or hard racks being required on the vehicle or truck.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2000Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Inventor: William R. Anderson
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Patent number: 6176408Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1999Date of Patent: January 23, 2001Inventors: Gregory Lawrence Miner, William Casey Gordon Potter
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Patent number: 6129254Abstract: A backpack either conventional or of the rolling type having an integrated flexible filing system for storing books, folders, files, papers, and other paraphernalia. The flexible filing system is comprised of a plurality of semi-rigid dividers securely attached to a back wall or panel in the main compartment of the backpack. The dividers are attached to a flexible side wall to allow the system to expand or collapse as needed. Optional features include graduated dividers that are progressively shorter from rear to back to facilitate access to the compartments. An additional optional feature is to make the top edges of the dividers at an oblique angle to facilitate viewing of materials sorted or stored in the compartments formed by the expandable file system. The expandable file systems can also be permanently attached to the back panel of a backpack or could be removable by using a hook and loop fastener.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1999Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Travelers Club Luggage, Inc.Inventor: Peter Yu
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Patent number: 6095385Abstract: A hockey equipment bag for carrying and storing hockey equipment in an organized manner. The hockey equipment bag includes a main compartment with a spaced apart pair of ground engaging wheels rotatably mounted to a bottom panel of the main compartment. A back panel of the main compartment has a spaced apart pair of shoulder straps coupled thereto. A top panel of the main compartment has a handle strap coupled thereto. A lower front compartment is coupled to the front panel of the main compartment. The front panel of the main compartment has a spaced apart pair of substantially parallel elongate slits into the main compartment. A first side panel of the main compartment has a shoulder strap coupled thereto. Upper and lower side compartments are coupled to the first side panel. The lower side compartment has generally L-shaped pocket therein. An elongate tubular shaft sleeve coupled to the first side panel adjacent the back panel of the main compartment.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 1999Date of Patent: August 1, 2000Inventors: Lemigao Utu, Alice Utu
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Patent number: 6092702Abstract: A multi-purpose bag has a mesh pouch and a sleeve with a pair of ends. The pouch is attached along an annular seam to one of the ends of the sleeve. The other end of the sleeve has a closable mouth. Also included is a restricting feature for stowing the pouch to stop communication from inside the sleeve to inside the pouch. The multi-purpose bag can be used by stowing the pouch to stop communication from inside the sleeve to inside the pouch. The sleeve can at this time be at least partially filled before closing the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1997Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: Edward J. Cassidy, IV
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Patent number: 5988476Abstract: The present invention is a rack system for a backpack which is secured to the interior of a standard backpack, and is accessible by means of a zippered flap in the backpack. The rack system has rigid side walls with slots or brackets for receiving a plurality of shelves either slidably or by snap fit connections. The shelves are angled for appropriate distribution of the weight of materials that the wearer is carrying. Optionally, at least one shelf may be equipped with a hinged lid and divided into compartments for storage of small items such as pens, rulers, etc. The shelves allow for improved organization of the backpack which subsequently prevents materials from being damaged.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventor: Matthew D. Olerio
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Patent number: 5984154Abstract: The shoulder straps of a wheelaway backpack are stowed in a compartment between a main back wall panel and a secondary back wall panel of the container, which compartment also receives the towing handle support tubes. A wheel cover panel, the lower edge of which is stitched to the outside of the main back wall panel some distance above the lower back edge of the backpack, has zippers along the sides for attaching it to the secondary back wall panel and forming a compartment for convenient temporary storage of articles. When unzipped and folded down against the lower part of the main back wall panel, the wheel cover panel covers the rear aspects of the wheels so as to keep the clothing of a user carrying the backpack on his or her back from being soiled by dirt and moisture on the wheels.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 1998Date of Patent: November 16, 1999Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul Scicluna
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Patent number: 5957349Abstract: A combination article of luggage seat unit is disclosed, in which the seat unit may be completely separated from the luggage when it is desired to use the seat and when in its storage condition is compactly contained within an auxiliary compartment of the article of luggage. The seat unit may also be used while it is connected to the luggage, with a portion of the luggage re-positioned to provide a cushion of for the seat, and is secured to a planar support member for the emplacement of the seat unit within the article of luggage.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1998Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.Inventor: Richard J. Krulik
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Patent number: 5950895Abstract: A carrying bag, such as a backpack, a closable primary storage compartment and at least one closable secondary storage compartment on the backpack configured in the shape of a hat, preferably a baseball cap. The carrying bag can also include additional separate closable compartments in other configurations for storing items separate from the items stored in the primary compartment.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1997Date of Patent: September 14, 1999Assignee: La Rue Distributors, Inc.Inventor: Lawrence J. Zakarin
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Patent number: 5881708Abstract: A backpack for carrying bulky, heavy footwear such as inline skates, conventional roller skates, ice skates or ski boots is provided. Preferably, a backpack for carrying inline skates is provided. According to the invention, the backpack includes a left and right opposed footwear compartments. The left and right compartments are angularly joined together at the front base portion of the compartments to form an isosceles triangle there between. The joined right and left compartments define a portion of the front face of the backpack. The compartments have a sufficient height for receipt of the blade portion of a skate and/or of the top portion of a bulky boot, for example, a ski boot. In addition, the compartments have a sufficient depth to receive the blade portion of a skate. In one improvement, the footwear compartments are L-shaped and nested such that the ankle-receiving portion of one compartment is situated above the ankle receiving portion of the other compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Assignee: Visual Impact Films CorporationInventor: Eugene M. Kliot
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Patent number: 5878928Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1997Date of Patent: March 9, 1999Inventor: Don Seiber
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Patent number: 5873504Abstract: A carrying bag (20) formed of flexible material includes an upper compartment (86) and a lower compartment (90) separated by a dividing wall (86). A zippered closure (27) extending around three sides of the bag allows access to the lower compartment and permits the upper compartment to be pivoted away from the lower compartment. The lower compartment includes a unitary, divided tray (84) for storing articles therein. A detachable article, such as a wearable pouch (42), is releasably attached to one side of the bag by means of quick-release clip locks (30). The pouch includes a pocket (65) for storing a strap assembly (68, 70) which may be deployed around the waist of a user to convert the pouch to a fanny pack.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1996Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Inventor: Edmund L. Farmer
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Patent number: 5819998Abstract: A knapsack including a storage section and securing straps for securing the storage section to a wearer, such as a school-attending child. The storage section includes one or more storage compartments, e.g., for receiving school-related articles, a zipper for enabling access to the storage compartment(s), a hoop which can be extended outward from the storage section, a net suspended from the hoop and an attachable ball adapted to pass through the hoop and the net to enable simulation of basketball shooting.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Everything KidsInventor: Joey Chehebar
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Patent number: 5779112Abstract: A backpack provided in combination with a seat unit in which the seat unit may be completely separated from the back pack when it is desired to use the seat unit and when in its storage condition is compactly contained within an auxiliary compartment of the back pack. The seat unit may also be used while it is connected to the back pack, with a portion of the back pack re-positioned to provide a cushion for the seat. The seat unit is formed of a pair of pivoted leg sections, which support a flexible seat, and is secured to a planar support member for the emplacement of the seat unit within the back pack.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.Inventor: Richard J. Krulik
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Patent number: 5779036Abstract: An apparatus for securing an item of footwear may stand alone or be integral with an item of luggage. The apparatus has a continuous large flap and two flap ends with a center portion located between the two flaps. The center portion is secured to the luggage, and two flap ends are arranged to partially encircle the body section of the footwear when the footwear is placed upon the center portion. One flap end partially overlaps the other. The flaps are attached to one another such that the flap ends secure the footwear to the luggage substantially at the body section of the footwear. A rear strap is secured to either of the base portion, the center portion or a flap end and encircles the heel, section of the footwear when the footwear is placed upon the base portion. The rear strap secures the footwear to the luggage and prevents the footwear from sliding in a direction toward the heel section of the footwear.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Robert S. WestbrookInventors: Robert S. Westbrook, Christine M. Cassidy, James Dudley
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Patent number: 5704529Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 1996Date of Patent: January 6, 1998Inventors: Michael Santoro, Paul J. Snyder
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Patent number: 5676296Abstract: An article of beach luggage in the form of a substantially rectangular envelope of open mesh material subdivided into two interior portions by means of a rigid structural interior divider. The left and right portions are accessible by parallel zippers which extend around three sides of the article. One interior side is open to receive beach towels, clothing and the like, while the other side is prepacked with a cooler which, along with other types of beverage carriers, may be permanently or removably mounted on the interior divider. Chair straps, umbrella sleeves, shoulder straps, a carry handle, and feet are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Inventor: Edward Earl Masters
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Patent number: 5651486Abstract: A backpack for carrying bulky, heavy footwear such as inline skates, conventional roller skates, ice skates or ski boots is provided. Preferably, a backpack for carrying inline skates is provided. According to the invention, the backpack includes a left and right opposed footwear compartments. The left and right compartments are angularly joined together at the front base portion of the compartments to form an isosceles triangle therebetween. The joined right and left compartments define a portion of the front face of the backpack. The compartments have a sufficient height for receipt of the blade portion of a skate and/or of the top portion of a bulky boot, for example, a ski boot. In addition, the compartments have a sufficient depth to receive the blade portion of a skate. An improvement is presented in which the footwear compartments are L-shaped and nested such that the ankle-receiving potion of one compartment is situated above the ankle receiving portion of the other compartment.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 1995Date of Patent: July 29, 1997Assignee: Visual Impact Films CorporationInventor: Eugene Kliot
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Patent number: 5649658Abstract: A backpack is comprised of a plurality of compartments for permitting storage of and easy access to a variety of infant care-associated products, and includes a detachable waterproof changing pad, which may be readily stored within and unfolded from an auxiliary backpack compartment, so as to provide the parent-wearer with an easy to carry and use, infant changing station.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1995Date of Patent: July 22, 1997Assignee: Nappie Sak, Inc.Inventors: Valerie L. Hoffman, Carol A. Gornto
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Patent number: 5634576Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1995Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Assignee: Armadilo Ltd.Inventor: Itai Arbel