Reconfigurable bag for carrying items

a bag and gusset technology, applied in the field of carrying items, can solve the problems of limiting the volume of the suitcase that the expandable gusset can expand, and achieve the effect of reducing the volume of the suitcas

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-18
NIKE INC
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[0005] The principles of the invention may be used to advantage to provide a bag that can be converted from a first configuration to a second, expanded configuration and in which the portion of the bag that provides for the expanded volume and also serve to act as an internal pocket when the bag is in its compact first configuration.

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Sawai is limiting in the amount that its expandable gussets can expand the volume of the suitcase.

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[0036] The present invention may be embodied in various forms. A preferred embodiment of a bag for carrying items is shown in the form of a backpack 20 in FIG. 1. It is to be appreciated that many other types of bags that can be used to carry items are considered to be within the scope of the invention. Other exemplary bags include, but are not limited to, book bags, duffel bags, tote bags, and purses.

[0037] Backpack 20 includes an interior compartment 22, access to which is obtained by way of a releasable fastener such as a zipper 24. It is to be appreciated that other releasable fasteners for controlling access to interior compartment 22 are considered to be within the scope of the present invention including, but not limited to, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, cinching cords, and buttons. Other suitable releasable fasteners will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art, given the benefit of this disclosure. Backpack 20 includes a pair of shoulder straps 26 such that b...

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Abstract

A bag for carrying items includes a bag having an interior compartment and an exterior surface. An aperture is formed in the exterior surface of the bag with a closure panel releasably secured to the aperture when the bag is in a first configuration. A primary pocket is secured around a peripheral edge thereof to the aperture and to the closure panel, and extends into the interior compartment to form an interior pocket when the bag is in the first configuration. The primary pocket extends outwardly from the bag and is in communication with and expands the volume of the interior compartment when the bag is in a second configuration. The closure panel forms a portion of the primary pocket when the bag is in the second configuration.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to a bag for carrying items, and, in particular, to a bag for carrying items that is reconfigurable to different volumes for different uses. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Bags for carrying items are well known. Such bags include, for example, backpacks, book bags, duffel bags, suitcases, and tote bags. These bags typically contain a main interior compartment, and may include additional internal and / or external pockets. At times, a user will need to carry more items than their bag is designed to carry, causing the user to bring an additional bag or carry some items by hand. Some known bags are expandable, allowing the carrying capacity of the bag to be increased. [0003] U.S. Pat. No. 4,361,215 to Sawai discloses a gusseted suitcase having a body and a pair of gussets secured to the bottom of the body. The gussets are secured to the body by way of fasteners. When the fasteners are opened, the gussets unfold to increas...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45C15/00
CPCA45C7/0068
Inventor COLLIER, MICHAEL
Owner NIKE INC
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