Combination backpack and over-the-shoulder bag

a backpack and shoulder technology, applied in the field of bags, can solve the problems of unnecessarily slowing the transition, and the wearer cannot easily and efficiently switch between the over-the-shoulder and the backpack configuration. to achieve the effect of efficient switching a bag

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-04-23
SHEN STANLEY
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Benefits of technology

Enables efficient switching between single-strap over-the-shoulder and dual-strap backpack configurations without requiring additional components or disconnection, distributing weight evenly to reduce back pain and improve carrying comfort.

Problems solved by technology

As suggested by the title of the Daily Mail Reporter article, despite being considered stylish and fashionable, single-strap over-the-shoulder bags can lead to back pain that typically results from the weight of the bag not being balanced, thereby forcing the wearer to compensate by leaning to one side or flexing the spine.
A handful of products on the market enable a wearer to make such a conversion, but they make the wearer add or remove straps, thereby complicating and unnecessarily slowing the transition.
Thus, the wearer cannot easily and efficiently switch between the over-the-shoulder and backpack configurations because the Tumi® bag requires additional straps or components.
Thus, the wearer cannot easily and efficiently switch between the over-the-shoulder and backpack configurations because the Bak2Pak system, like the Tumi® system, requires additional straps or components.

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[0038]The present invention is described herein with reference to one or more exemplary embodiments; however, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other arrangements, formulations, and elements can be used instead and that some elements may be omitted altogether. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions may not be described extensively because they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

[0039]A combination bag, as disclosed herein, generally comprises a compartment that may be sealed off using buckles, straps, zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners (e.g., VELCRO®), or otherwise, and a shoulder strap that may be configured to attach to one or both shoulders. As will be described, the shoulder strap may be padded at one or more points to increase comfort, typically at points that make contact with the wearer. Moreover, the shoulder strap may be adjustable in...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to bags, including backpacks and messenger bags. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for converting a bag between backpack and over-the-shoulder configurations. A combination bag may comprise a bag body having a front panel, a back panel, a bottom panel, and an opening opposite the bottom and a strap, wherein the strap is fixedly attached to the bag body at a first connection point and slideably coupled to the bag body at a second connection point, thereby enabling a wearer to alternate between an over-the-shoulder and a backpack configuration without requiring that the wearer disconnect or reconnect the strap.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of commonly owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 463,783, filed on May 3, 2012, entitled “Combination Backpack and Over-The-Shoulder Bag” by Stanley Shen, which is hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to bags, including backpacks and messenger bags. Specifically, the present invention relates to systems, methods, apparatuses, and strap systems for converting a bag between backpack and over-the-shoulder configurations.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Traditional, dual-strap backpacks typically comprise a large carrying bag and two shoulder straps that may be slung over the shoulders. Each shoulder strap may be attached near an upper and a lower corner of the bag such that the contour of each strap forms a rough loop between the strap and the bag through which the wearer inserts one of his arms. As is known in the art, the straps may be made from, ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45F3/14
CPCA45F3/14A45F4/02A45F3/02A45F3/04A45F3/12A45F2004/023
InventorSHEN, STANLEY
OwnerSHEN STANLEY