Bottle pocket

Abstract

A pocket on a bag is operable between a collapsed configuration, in which the pocket overlies the bag, and an expanded configuration, in which the pocket opens to form a cavity for holding a water bottle or other items. The pocket and the bag each comprise a pair of attachment devices that are automatically or magnetically attached to each other when the pocket is in the collapsed configuration. The pocket includes a collapsible panel secured to the bag and that is adapted to collapse when the pocket is moved to the collapsed configuration.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present disclosure is directed towards pockets attached to a bag for holding items.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Bags, backpacks, suitcases, and other articles used to hold and carry items typically contain a cavity for containing such items. It can be difficult or cumbersome to access such cavity for a single item, such as a water bottle or other item that may be needed more frequently than other items in the bag.[0005]Moreover, when carrying water bottles and other bottles containing liquids in the cavity, condensation or leakage from the bottle may expel onto other items in the bag, thereby damaging or destroying such items. Some bags have pockets on the outside of a bag for easy access to a water bottle, for example. However, such pockets add to the size of the bag when the holders are not in use and may have devices (such as a draw string) that are susceptible to getting caught or hung-up on external items or structures...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a pocket in a bag that can be expanded and collapsed for easy opening and closing. The pocket includes a panel and a collapsible panel that helps hold the items in place. The panel and the collapsible panel can move between the collapsed and expanded configurations. The pocket has attachment devices that automatically detach from the bag when the pocket panel is moved to the expanded configuration and reattach when the pocket panel is moved to the collapsed configuration. The pocket is also conveniently located with a tab for easy movement between the configurations.

Problems solved by technology

It can be difficult or cumbersome to access such cavity for a single item, such as a water bottle or other item that may be needed more frequently than other items in the bag.

Moreover, when carrying water bottles and other bottles containing liquids in the cavity, condensation or leakage from the bottle may expel onto other items in the bag, thereby damaging or destroying such items.

However, such pockets add to the size of the bag when the holders are not in use and may have devices (such as a draw string) that are susceptible to getting caught or hung-up on external items or structures, thereby damaging the bag and / or causing injury to the wearer.

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