Cover-U umbrella/canopy backpack

Abstract

A backpack assembly modified and constructed with a canopy type apparatus having upper and lower frame members. The canopy portion constructed and functioning primarily as canopies commonly used on baby strollers. The canopy consisting of a flange member and a tubular shaped canopy frame member, adjoined to the lower frame which is u-shaped in nature by a connection device that superimposes both frames and secured within by rivets. The flange member having apertures that allow pivotal movement between desired positions. The lower frame being telescopic in nature has notches allowing the canopy to be adjusted upward and downward. Adjustable shoulder and waist straps secure the assembly on the users body. A second set of straps attached to the shoulder straps are pulled forward in a downward motion to quickly and easily raising the canopy to its deployed position. A poncho being connected integrated within a designated storage compartment also quickly releases by using the same release method with another set of straps to provide maximum protection during inclement weather conditions. A detachable pillow being structurally positioned for lumbar support if needed. The final portion consists of a carrying case fabricated to provide preservation, safe transporting and / or storage of the assembly when not in use.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 403,678 filed May 5, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OFTHE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to backpacks and backpack accessories, more particularly to backpacks modified and constructed to enable the combined use of a backpack and an umbrella or canopy apparatus, wherein the combined apparatus is utilized hands free in its preferred raised or collapsed position. A backpack which provides these uses along with common accessories such as; a plurality of storage compartments with various closing mechanisms, the option of forward and rearward fabric surfaces fabricated with water resistant material, a pair of shoulder straps and a waist strap associated with said forward surface along with other accessories that are not common such as; a unshaped frame member secured within the rear outer walls of the backpack vertically...

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Benefits of technology

[0017] In view of the problems and disadvantages presented in prior art, it is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a backpack and canopy combination wherein the canopy consisting of a fabric that can optionally be constructed of a water resistant material in which the canopy frame member and flange member function unitarily rotating pivotally between its preferred raised or collapsed positions. A combination that provides all of the mentioned advantages yet remaining fairly lightweight.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to provide a backpack and canopy combination the wherein the canopy protects the carrier from harmful sunlight along with other inclement weather conditions and further provides and further provides a poncho connected within a storage compartment on the bag portion forming an integrated unit of the backpack assembly. The poncho being released when the carrier pulls upon a pair of straps attached to the storage compartment wherein the poncho is stowed, and said straps extended to the front portion of the assembly where attached to the shoulder straps. The poncho when worn by the carrier of the backpack covers and protects the front an rear bag portions along with the carrier of the backpack thus providing increased protection.

[0019] It is another object of this invention to provide a backpack and canopy combination that is quickly and conveniently deployed enabled by the use of straps that are symmetrically affixed to the lower extremity of the canopy frame. The straps extend to the front of the carrier where loosely secured through loops that are attached to the backpack shoulder straps, thus allowing the carrier to deploy the canopy by pulling downward on both straps simultaneously then securing the canopy in this position by means of clasp attached to end of these straps and the receiver for the clasp which are attached to the lower extremities of the shoulder straps. The canopy is easily retracted by releasing the clasp and pushing backward on the canopy frame member.

Problems solved by technology

However, they are either not suitable for use with adults and children alike, the operation thereof tends to be awkward for use, they are suitable for certain niche markets only, and they either fail to provide protection from the elements or the protection provided is inadequate in use when serious inclement weather.

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