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Folding carrying pack apparatus and method

a backpack and carrying bag technology, applied in the field of backpacks, can solve the problems of limited space in the backpack for the storage of blankets, mattress pads, no room for other items, and significant space, and achieve the effect of suitable storage space for items

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-06
JONES JANAY
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[0032] One feature and advantage of the invention is that it provides a comfort pad as well as suitable storage space for items.
[0033] Another feature and advantage of the invention is that it provides a pre-set folding pattern thereby requiring little mental effort from the user to remember how to fold the comfort pad.
[0034] Another feature and advantage of the invention is that is provides a comfort pad providing co

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These barriers can occupy a significant amount of space in the backpack, thereby leaving little or no room for other items, often requiring the user to bring additional bags to accommodate all the items needed or desired.
Furthermore, the user must typically formulate a folding pattern by

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[0050] In describing the preferred and selected alternate embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-12D, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The invention, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish a similar function.

[0051] Referring to the drawings wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several figures, reference is made first to FIG. 1 that illustrates a front perspective view of an embodiment of folding backpack apparatus 100 in a closed position. FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of an embodiment of folding backpack apparatus 100 in a closed position. In general, apparatus 100 preferably includes main body 105 having hollow interior 110 defined therein. Main body 105 preferably generally includes upper end 106, lower ...

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Abstract

A folding carrying pack apparatus for conversion between a carrying pack and a comfort pad and between a comfort pad and a poncho, and a method of converting the carrying pack to and from the comfort pad, and of converting the comfort pad to and from the poncho, generally including a preset folding pattern. The apparatus includes a main body having a hollow interior, shoulder straps and side flaps for generally retaining the main body in a carrying pack form. The main body generally includes a front flap and rear flap that is maintained by an upper and lower strap set. The strap sets and the side flaps may be opened and the main body folded outwards into a comfort pad. An opening may then be formed in the comfort pad for use as a poncho, including a hood.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present United States nonprovisional utility patent application is a continuation-in-part of, and hereby claims priority to, and the benefit of, United States nonprovisional utility patent application entitled “Folding Carrying Pack Apparatus and Method,” having assigned Ser. No. 11 / 376,389, filed on Mar. 15, 2006 on behalf of Janay S. Jones, incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND [0002] I. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to the field of backpacks and more particularly to a folding backpack apparatus for conversion between a backpack and a mattress, a mattress pad, and / or a blanket. [0004] II. Description of the Related Art [0005] Present backpacks are utilized in various forms for storage during transport, typically for hiking, camping, picnicking, attending entertainment events, and the like. Relatedly, when camping or attending an event, in particular, it is desirable to have some sort of barrier between t...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F4/06A45F4/12A47G9/06
CPCA45F3/04A47G9/062A47C27/14A45F4/06
Inventor JONES, JANAY
Owner JONES JANAY