Flaps Flexed Between Open And Closed Positions Patents (Class 224/655)
  • Patent number: 11857853
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strap assembly system for a golf bag are described herein. The strap assembly system can be converted between a single-strap configuration or a double-strap configuration. The strap assembly system comprises a first strap, a second strap, and a back puck. The back puck comprises first and second attachment openings for securing the first strap. The back puck further comprises first and second side openings that define a linear pathway and are configured to receive the second strap. The second strap can move freely along the linear pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: James D. Martell
  • Patent number: 11842370
    Abstract: The invention is related to a sphere of mobile advertisement. The user wearable device for video information and advertising material demonstration represented by a user wearable personal item is equipped with multimedia device comprising the display placed on the front wall of the personal item and electrically connected with the processor unit placed inside the personal item and connected to the power unit. The processor unit is designed as microprocessor board represented by single-chip BLUETOOTH controller with integrated processor functioning as a processor and signal reception unit in the wireless communication mode with a mobile communication device. The display is designed as a flexible film OLED panel placed in the pocket on the font side of the personal item, which can be closed and whose front wall is made of transparent material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventor: Alexandra Mikhailovna Kuleshova
  • Patent number: 11559728
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strap assembly system for a golf bag are described herein. The strap assembly system can be converted between a single-strap configuration or a double-strap configuration. The strap assembly system comprises a first strap, a second strap, and a back puck. The back puck comprises first and second attachment openings for securing the first strap. The back puck further comprises first and second side openings that define a linear pathway and are configured to receive the second strap. The second strap can move freely along the linear pathway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventor: James D. Martell
  • Patent number: 11382401
    Abstract: A waterfowl decoy carrier and blind system configured to hold a plurality of waterfowl decoys in a balanced, hands free manner for efficient transport to and from a desired hunting location. The carrier is uniquely configured to accommodate the irregular shape of the decoys radially about the hunter's midsection while supported by the hunter's shoulders. The waterfowl decoy carrier generally comprises a rectangular body having a top perimeter and a plurality of upward opening linearly aligned pockets. Each pocket is configured and sized to receive one or more waterfowl decoys. In an embodiment, one or more waterfowl decoy carriers can be used in combination to provide a visual blind barrier forming a waterfowl hunting blind system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Inventor: Mathew F. Schmitt
  • Patent number: 8967439
    Abstract: A shoulder pouch for securing documents or the like, which is fitted underneath a users arm and protects against pick pocketing and wireless identity theft while still being easily accessed. The present invention provides a pouch which is harnessed to the body and angled from horizontal such that the pouch can be easily accessed with the opposite hand. The pouch provides a secure harnessed attachment about the user's body and RFID protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wellspring Ideas, LLC.
    Inventors: Rosalio A. Vitangcol, David Lee Clark
  • Patent number: 8910844
    Abstract: A backpack for providing improved user access points. In particular a backpack providing for side entry into the contents. The backpack may utilize an S-shape zipper to improve access. The backpack may have multiple ways to access the inner pocket, including top access and dual side access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Rowe, Edward Busam, Kevin Witter, Trisha Maurer, Kyley Reed, Amy Bryant, Thomas Africa, Sherry Jones, Harlan Peden, Elizabeth Taylor
  • 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: 8714426
    Abstract: A portable tripod mast assembly is provided that includes a tripod, a plurality of mast sections and a transport pack. The tripod includes at least three telescoping legs, wherein each leg is moveably attached to a common upper collar. The plurality of mast sections are each adapted to fit together end to end, forming a mast. The transport pack has a center compartment adapted to receive the tripod, wherein the center compartment includes a center panel and two side panels. Each side panel includes a plurality of individual pockets for receiving the mast sections. The transport pack further includes a base portion and a hood capable of extending over the mast sections, securing the sections in the pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: The Will-Burt Company
    Inventors: Michael Allen Bohurjak, Darrell Keith Vandegrift, Allen Michael McAfoos
  • Patent number: 8448828
    Abstract: A flexible shipping bag, which after use for shipping an item in commerce, can be turned inside out and transformed into a re-usable backpack with an open top. The flexible shipping bag includes sealing flaps configured to enable opening the flexible shipping bag by cutting off a portion of the sealing-flap. The sealing-flaps fold into the flexible shipping bag when the flexible shipping bag is turned inside out revealing backpack flaps each configured to define a draw-string tube-like passage therethrough. The flexible shipping bag includes a drawstring and a tab extending from an inside edge of the shipping bag, preferably near the bottom, and configured to secure the drawstring. The inside of the shipping bag may also include a separate pouch. The top of the pouch may include means to close the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Boss Licensing Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Anthony Nitti
  • Publication number: 20120292363
    Abstract: A body-worn apparatus for carrying an electronic device may include a shoulder harness having interconnected first and second portions configured to be supported by first and second shoulders respectively of a wearer. An electronic device support pouch configured to removably receive the electronic device therein may be attached to the first portion of the shoulder harness such that it extends under one arm and along one side of the wearer when the shoulder harness is worn by the wearer. An accessory support unit configured to removably receive one or more accessory items therein may be attached to the second portion of the shoulder harness such that it extends under an opposite arm and along an opposite side of the wearer when the shoulder harness is worn by the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Nathan W. Crawford
  • Patent number: 8118201
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a patient transport litter includes a support mount for releasably mounting a separate litter carrier for carrying a patient transport litter. The support mount includes a mounting panel adapted to be mounted to a supporting structure and a pair of flexible side flaps that wrap around the litter carrier to secure the litter carrier to the support mount in a storage condition. Each side flap includes a fastener or buckle component for releasably joining together the respective side flaps snugly around the litter carrier, to thereby releasably secure the litter carrier to the support mount and the supporting structure. The litter carrier may include carrying straps for facilitating transport to a site of injury, where the litter carrier is opened and the patient transport litter removed from the litter carrier for use in transporting an injured person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Skedco, Inc.
    Inventor: Carston R. Calkin
  • Patent number: 8109421
    Abstract: A hands free case for mobile personal computers provides a mobile worker a stable platform for laptops, Tablet PCs, Ultra Mobile PCs and accessories. One embodiment comprises a platform insert (22), fabric shell (24), shoulder harness (28), waist/torso harness(30) and an articulated flap (26). Shoulder harness (28) and waist/torso harness (30) is attached to fabric shell (24) via two or more rings and hooks allowing multiple configurations of straps and computer display orientations. Mobile personal computer is secured to platform insert (22) by impact-resistant cordage. When shoulder harness (28) and waist/torso harness (30) is placed around the body a mobile personal computer is carried without being held. The case can be positioned vertically along the body and tilted to improve viewing by adjusting the length of shoulder harness (28) and waist/torso harness (30). When articulated flap (26) is buckled to top of fabric shell (24) mobile personal computer is enclosed in a protective case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Inventors: John Elliott McLean, John Elliott McLean, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8074853
    Abstract: The present invention is a bag or backpack with the addition of at least one mesh pouch affixed within the bag. The at least one pouch is preferably made of mesh fabric, and includes a top opening with a top hem to contain fasteners which are placed inside of the hem. The top opening of the at least one pouch can be tightened together so that personal belongings which are placed inside of the at least one pouch will not drop out of the pouch. With the aid of the at least one interior pouch, the bag or backpack of the present invention significantly improves convenience, ease for organizing personal belongings being placed inside of the bag or backpack, and efficient use of the internal volume of the bag or backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: JR286 Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Hirshberg
  • Patent number: 8016173
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying concrete finishing tools comprised of: a front panel, a rear panel, first and second side panels, and a bottom in which the front panel, rear panel, side panels, and bottom form an inner compartment with having an opening to allow access to the inner compartment, a flap extending over the opening, a locking mechanism for temporarily securing the flap to the front panel, at least one shoulder strap to allow the user to carry the apparatus without using their hand(s), and a divider separating the inner compartment into first and second portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: Robert J. Dvorak
  • Patent number: 7703646
    Abstract: A carrying bag includes a flexible bag body that defines an accommodation space therein and that has a lower peripheral edge defining a lower access opening. A rigid base member has a periphery configured to matingly engage the lower peripheral edge, and is displaceable relative to the lower peripheral edge between a closed position to close to the lower access opening, and an open position to expose the lower access opening. The base member has holes formed therethrough to be adapted to permit a wheel and a rest of a baby playpen to extend outwardly of the base member for facilitating carrying the playpen. A blocking member is disposed to block the holes so as to permit the bag to receive any other articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Wonderland Nursery Goods Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
  • Publication number: 20090289093
    Abstract: A support for easier carrying of suitcases, trunks and the like, comprising at least one substantially elongated band, which is provided with elements for fastening at its respective end portions, so that it can be folded onto itself in a loop and closed around at least one suitcase, said band being provided, on at least one face, with elements for detachable coupling to the trunk of the body of the user, so as to allow to carry the suitcase without using one's hands and in a substantially upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Massimo Tonelli
  • Patent number: 7568599
    Abstract: A ski tote may include at least one backpack strap and/or a basic strap for holding the skis together for aid in carrying a pair of skis. The tote may also include one or more shoulder straps. The basic strap may extend longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The basic strap may have a bifurcated straps integral with or connected to first and second ends of the basic strap. Each of first and second bifurcated straps may have first and second straddling ends and a ski surrounding loop mechanism on each of the first and second straddling ends. The backpack strap may include a ski supporting substrate with one or more ski supporting straps attached to a ski supporting substrate. A pair of shoulder straps may also be attached to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Inventor: Julie Hall
  • Publication number: 20090032418
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying bag comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, separated from the first compartment. At least one of the first compartment and second compartment is configured to receive a sports product and contains an opening arranged for exposing a portion of said product to the outside world. The first compartment is arranged above said second compartment in a carrying position of the carrying bag. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a carrying bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: 8BALL LTD.
    Inventor: Paul Hamilton
  • Patent number: 7458491
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Patent number: 6655565
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6568575
    Abstract: A harness with detachable and interchangeable pouches comprises two torso straps extending downwardly and outwardly from a central coupler assembly, two shoulder straps, and two belly straps. The harness is adjustable to fit nearly any body size. The pouches are attached to the harness with quick-releasing retaining clips and to each other by the belly straps. Each pouch includes front and rear panels that are formed using either a right-side template or a left-side template and is interchangeable with any other pouch designed using the same template. The interchangeability allows the wearer to install pouches that are best suited for a particular activity. Each pouch is designed such that, when worn, it hangs at an angle which causes its top to slant downwardly toward the middle of the wearer's torso, thereby increasing the accessibility of the pouch contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Bartholomew
  • Patent number: 6568576
    Abstract: A cell phone pouch comprises an elongate strap with a pocket having elastic sides formed on one side of the strap. The pocket is open at both ends and the strap may be extended through the pocket to contain a cell phone in a manner that accommodates phones of various size. A retention flap and clip are incorporated with the pocket for attachment of the cell phone pouch to a belt or strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Travel Caddy Inc,
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj E. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20020170935
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Larry D. Annis
  • Publication number: 20020139820
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20020125285
    Abstract: A portable, organized carrier for holding a variety of odd-sized goods includes two sets of layered, co-nesting, pocket-mounting flaps foldable around a comparted core area. The folded flaps are capped and clamped together by a pair of shell-like covers mounted at opposite longitudinal ends of the carrier. Shoulder and waist straps as well as a handle allow for use of the carrier as a backpack or a tote bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Gerald R. Parks, Donald J. Widmer
  • Patent number: 6446851
    Abstract: A portable, organized carrier for holding a variety of odd-sized goods includes two sets of layered, co-nesting, pocket-mounting flaps foldable around a comparted core area. The folded flaps are capped and clamped together by a pair of shell-like covers mounted at opposite longitudinal ends of the carrier. Shoulder and waist straps as well as a handle allow for use of the carrier as a backpack or a tote bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: JT USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald R. Parks, Donald J. Widmer
  • Patent number: 6393745
    Abstract: A device for containing a play back device for displaying and/or advertising commercial material and wherein the device is carried on the back or chest of a person to uniquely advertise or a fashion item or, in an eye-catching manner, one's goods, philosophies and/or services, particularly useful in close quarters as would be found at trade shows and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Emiko Miki
  • Publication number: 20020050503
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventor: Donna Spero
  • Publication number: 20010017308
    Abstract: This rucksack is noteworthy in that it comprises, from its top flap, which is designed to close the rucksack, a textile means (3) configured to surround the helmet and keep it in place, said textile means comprising one or more areas (3a) attached by stitching or other means to the upper flap (2) of the rucksack and at least one area of temporary fastening (4) to quick-fastening means (5) connected to said flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 30, 2001
    Applicant: Lafuma S.A.
    Inventor: Yann Le Gal
  • Patent number: 6230952
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Jay Arthur Jupiter
  • Patent number: 6216926
    Abstract: A combination workout backpack and detachable backpack bag is disclosed in which the workout backpack and one or more standard weighted weight bags are used for training, i.e., building strength and endurance, for hiking. In addition, a detachable backpack bag is releasably attachable to the workout backpack so that the combination thereof, without the standard weighted weight bags, is designed for use as a conventional backpack for carrying various items when hiking. The workout backpack includes two vertically-extending, side-by-side, weight storage compartments which are conformable to one or more weight bags to inhibit horizontal and vertical movement of the standard weighted weight bags when training. A plurality of straps with releasable interlocking buckle clasps releasably attach a vertically-extending central portion, opposite lateral side portions, and a top portion of the workout backpack and to the detachable backpack bag to form an integral unit similar to a conventional backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Stephen W. Pratt
  • Patent number: 6193118
    Abstract: The organizer of the present invention has (a) a panel, (b) a work surface; and (c) a rim for coupling the work surface to the panel. Preferably, the panel is part of a backpack. The work surface is light permeable and a space exists between the work surface and the panel for placement of a sheet of paper or other object between the work surface and the panel. Static electricity maintains the sheet of paper against the work surface in a removably affixed position. The sheet has indicia thereon which are observable through the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Jamin, Inc.
    Inventor: Monica Meyer Kearl
  • Patent number: 6112959
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Inventor: Martin Townsend
  • Patent number: 6092702
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Inventor: Edward J. Cassidy, IV
  • Patent number: 5988476
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Matthew D. Olerio
  • Patent number: 5975393
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: John N. Bellamy
  • Patent number: 5957349
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.
    Inventor: Richard J. Krulik
  • Patent number: 5946729
    Abstract: A rucksack is provided with a disaster-protection hood attached to the rucksack body. When not in use the hood is folded away in a strip between the rucksack body and the hood. A gas charging apparatus with a compressed carbon dioxide cylinder when operated, inflates the hood to form a disaster-protection hood in which the back of the neck the and each side of the face are protected by the cushioning imparted by such inflation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventors: Tadayoshi Sakurai, Shoju Enomoto
  • Patent number: 5927581
    Abstract: A carrier for sports balls and similar articles that is mutually convertible between a back pack and a shoulder bag without the addition or subtraction of any element. The carrier includes a primary bag comprised of a flexible shell of material with an exterior surface that encloses an open inner volume of sufficient size for retaining a sports ball. Upper central, lower central, first lateral, and second lateral coupling elements are affixed to the exterior surface of the primary bag. An elongated and flexible strap with a first end with a selectively disengagable first attaching mechanism, a second end with a selectively disengagable second attaching mechanism, and a body portion couples to the primary bag at two or more of the coupling elements depending on the form that the carrier is to be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventors: James P. Reddy, Christopher S. Eaton
  • Patent number: 5908147
    Abstract: A carrying bag for a notebook computer and peripherals includes a rectangular case provided with with a cover having one side connected with one side of the rectangular case and three sides sealably connected with the rectangular case by a zipper, the rectangular case having a rigid frame around inner vertical sides thereof, the rigid frame being slightly lower than upper edges of the rectangular case, a pair of supporting straps connected between the rectagular case and the cover, each of the supporting straps having an inner side provided with a seam at an intermediate portion thereof, and a rigid board dimensioned to fit on a top of the rigid frame, whereby one may to use a notebook computer and necessary peripherals conveniently no matter where he is.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Inventor: Yao Tang Chuang
  • Patent number: 5873506
    Abstract: An improved backpack which includes a pack and a single shoulder strap. The single shoulder strap extends from a top corner of the pack to the lower corner on an opposite side from the top corner. The single shoulder strap allows the backpack wearer greater freedom of movement than conventional two shoulder strap backpacks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Assignee: creative pool trendscouting GmbH
    Inventors: Guido Golling, Mario Gottmeier, Manuela Lagger
  • Patent number: 5826770
    Abstract: A carrying bag for a notebook computer and peripherals includes a rectangular case provided with a handle, a shoulder strap, and two positioning straps, the straps having two engageable connectors, a cover having one side connected with one side of the rectangular case and three sides sealably connected with the rectangular case by a zipper, a pair of supporting straps connected between the rectangular case and the cover, each of the supporting straps having an inner side provided with a seam at an intermediate portion thereof, and a rectangular tray having four vertical side walls and a bottom wall, the rectangular tray being dimensioned to fit into the rectangular case, whereby one may use a notebook computer and necessary peripherals conveniently no matter where he is.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventor: Yao Tang Chuang
  • Patent number: 5803333
    Abstract: A pack for wearing on a person's back, comprising a front facing outwardly when the pack is worn and a pocket attached to and extending at least partially across the front of the pack. The pocket overlies generally the small of the person's back when the pack is worn, and includes an open entrance defined by an upper edge oriented for readily being located by touch when the person reaches behind their back, thereby guiding and facilitating access into the pocket. The pocket preferably includes an upwardly extending pocket flap that provides the upper edge of the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1998
    Assignee: FasTrak Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger R. Fawcett
  • Patent number: 5779112
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.
    Inventor: Richard J. Krulik
  • Patent number: 5779121
    Abstract: A pocket closure and pack compression strap arrangement includes a pocket closure panel and a compression strap designed to extend across the internal storage volume of a pack. The pocket closure panel may be secured to a front panel of the pack or to a pocket panel forming an external pocket. The strap preferably includes a first portion secured to the pocket closure panel and a second portion secured to a back panel of the pack or to a portion of an internal or external frame. A latch or buckle allows the first and second portions of the strap to be secured to one another for closing the pocket and compressing a load packed in the internal storage space. The strap is drawn tight to maintain the pocket closed and the load compressed. The pocket closure panel is preferably secured to the pack along an attachment region that is wider than an attachment region along which the strap is secured to the pocket closure panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Johnson Worldwide Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Linda Lee Capwell
  • Patent number: 5704528
    Abstract: A multi-purpose valise functioning as a variable volume backpack and consisting of two selectively connectible components, one larger than the other, the large component serving at times to store the smaller component which is provided with a flap for closing the larger component, the volume of the larger component being compactable by reducing the axial length of the larger component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Inventor: Frances Wister Faure
  • Patent number: 5676293
    Abstract: The backpack includes a main storage compartment having a back engageable portion, and a pair of shoulder straps attached thereto. A lumbar support member attached to a lower portion of the back engageable portion is attached to the lower ends of each shoulder strap to surround the abdomen of the wearer and provide support to the lumbar region of the wearer's spine. To provide protection to the wearer's head, a hood member is attached to the upper portion of the back engageable portion, and which can be placed over the head of the wearer when desired. Another backpack includes a pair of waist belt members secured at one end thereof to the back engageable portion, and having a storage compartment disposed between the waist belt members for storing them therein. A hood is secured to the back engageable portion by a strap member to space apart the hood from the back engageable portion by a given distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Inventor: Beverly Wesley Farris
  • Patent number: 5533655
    Abstract: A pocket holster liberator system for harnessing portable computer and other portable electronic equipment while on the move or while operating a two wheeled vehicle. A plurality of pockets for carrying a portable computer, a beeper, a pen, and other easy to reach items. Detachable connection means is provided for releasably securing the pocket holster liberator to a users belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Inventor: Elder F. Duque