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Folding carrying pack apparatus and method

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

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-13
JONES JANAY S
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Provides both comfortable seating or lying surfaces and efficient storage space with minimal user effort, offering protection from natural elements and optimized space utilization.

Problems solved by technology

These barriers can occupy a significant amount of space in the backpack, thereby leaving little or no room for other items, and often requiring the user to bring other bags with him / her.
Furthermore, the user must typically formulate a folding pattern by trial and error, in an attempt to minimize the volume of space the barrier occupies.
Therefore, there persists a problem with present backpacks having limited space for the storage of blankets, mattress pads and other barriers in addition to other items for storage within the backpacks.

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[0045]In describing the preferred and selected alternate embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-9, 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 similar functions.

[0046]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 a folding backpack apparatus 100 in a closed position. FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of an embodiment of a folding backpack apparatus 100 in a closed position. In general, the apparatus includes a main body 105 having a hollow interior 110 defined therein. The main body 105 generally includes an upper end 106, a lower end 107, a ...

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Abstract

A folding carrying pack apparatus for conversion between a carrying pack and a comfort pad and a method of converting the carrying pack to and from the comfort pad, 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 can be opened and the main body folded outwards into a comfort pad.

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BACKGROUND[0001]I. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of backpacks and more particularly to a folding backpack apparatus for conversion between a backpack and mattress / mattress pad / blanket.[0003]II. Description of the Related Art.[0004]Present backpacks are utilized for various forms of storage for transport, typically for hiking, camping, picnicking, attending entertainment events, and the like. When camping or attending an event, in particular, it is desirable to have some sort of barrier between the user and the ground, the user often transports a blanket, mattress pad or other suitable barrier. These barriers can occupy a significant amount of space in the backpack, thereby leaving little or no room for other items, and often requiring the user to bring other bags with him / her. Furthermore, the user must typically formulate a folding pattern by trial and error, in an attempt to minimize the volume of space the barrier occupies.[0005]...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45F4/06
CPCA45F3/04A45F4/06A47C27/14A47G9/062
Inventor JONES, JANAY S.
Owner JONES JANAY S