Multiple-use cover with see through carrying article

Abstract

A multiple-use cover with an easy access opening used to cover a see through carrying article such as a backpack, tote bag or diaper bag. The easy access opening on multiple-use cover allows user to gain access to the inside of the carrying article and its pockets through an opening in the multiple-use cover. The easy access opening consists of a zipper or flap opening on multiple-use cover used to gain access to see through carrying article without having to remove the cover. The multiple-use cover is useful when the user is carrying a see through carrying article such as backpack or tote bag and wants to protect the privacy of what they are carrying thus enhancing their own personal safety during their commute. The cover allows a user to spend less time getting through check points in a secure environment by allowing the user to remove the cover for quick examination of the see through carrying article. The multiple-use cover pocket(s) can be made see through with a see through lining which would allow a screener to quickly examine them. The shape of the multiple-use cover can be made to fit any type of see through carrying article with or without wheels and provides great utility in that it allows the user to utilize the shoulder strap(s) and handgrip found on most carrying articles such as backpacks or tote bags. The multiple-use cover can be made to be worn on either side or inside out. When the cover is no longer needed it can be converted into a pouch and stored away inside carrying article or worn as a fanny pack or bag around waist or shoulder.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This is a continuation of provisional patent application No. 06 / 528,328 filed Dec. 11, 2003 entitled “CONVERTIBLE MULTIPLE-USE BACKPACK COVER”.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a multiple-use cover that is used to cover a see through carrying article such as a backpack, diaper bag or tote bag. The multiple-use cover is able to convert into a fanny pack or pouch and has an easy access opening for gaining access to the inside of the see through carrying article or its pockets without having to remove the cover. The multiple-use cover can be designed with a inner lining allowing multiple-use cover to be worn inside out or on either side. The present invention helps protect the privacy of the individual user and provides a means for upgrading safety for commuters who carry a variety of clear or see through carrying articles such as backpacks, diaper bags, or tote bags in general. Also, the multiple-use cover help...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] This invention relates to satisfying the safety and privacy need of the individuals who are required to carry see through carrying articles such as backpacks, diaper bags and tote bags and helping them to meet and satisfy security requirements at the same time, in our quickly changing world. The present invention is quite useful in keeping others from peering into see through carrying article while user is in commute and makes it easier for a potential screener to screen carrying article by simply removing the multiple-use cover. Further, if the user needed to get something from the pockets or the inside of the see through carrying article they can unzip the easy access zipper or open easy access flap opening on the front of the cover to gain access to see th

Problems solved by technology

Recently, there have been sweeping changes in security that has caused an increased need for transparent or see through carrying articles in public places due to increased violence in public places and terrorism.

These see through carrying articles increase security measures and tighten security, but inconvenience the see through carrying article user by exposing the contents in their backpack or tote bag during their commute, which raises a safety concern for the user.

Luggage covers such as this and their components pose a hazard to the personal safety of the user and

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