Reconfigurable/convertible personal carry bag for electronic device that doubles as seat cushions, back rests, and/or lap or desktop cushions

Abstract

A personal carry bag includes two opposed panels, at least one panel having a cushioned interior for selective use as one or more of a seat cushion, a back rest for use on an existing seat back, or a working surface for placement on a user's lap, a chair, bench, table, or ground surface. The personal carry bag also includes a zipper that interconnects respective perimeters of the two opposed panels when the zipper is closed to form a sealed compartment and which enables the two opposed sections to be physically separated when the zipper is opened and be individually used as one or more of the seat cushion, back rest, or working surface. The opposed panels include a semi-rigid, pliable cushion providing structure to the carry bag, protection for items placed inside, support for a user's body when a corresponding panel is used as a seat cushion or backrest.

Description

PRIORITY APPLICATION[0001]This application claims benefit of priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 62 / 801,208, filed Feb. 5, 2019.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Technical Field[0002]The present invention relates in general to personal carry bags for personal items and in particular to personal carry bags that are reconfigurable for secondary uses.2. Description of the Related Art[0003]Larger, portable electronic devices, such as laptops and tablets, are typically carried around by a user in a personal carry bag or personal carry bag. The computer bag's primary purpose is to allow efficient transport (or carrying) of the device by the user, while providing some protection for the device. In most conventional designs, the personal carry bag includes an opening in a top section through which the portable device is inserted. Some conventional designs also provide an inside sleeve with some additional padding to protect the device from physical damage in the event the person...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a personal carry bag that can securely carry larger items. The bag has two panels, each with a cushion, and a zipper that can be opened and closed. When the zipper is closed, the bag can be used as a carry bag for electronic devices. When the zipper is opened, the panels can be separated, creating two comfort cushions that can be used for seating or as a working surface. The technical effect is that a versatile, comfortable, and secure carry bag is provided for larger items.

Problems solved by technology

Also, users typically utilize their portable electronic devices in places outside of the home or office, where un-cushioned, hard surface seating are provided.

The available seating at these locations are generally uncomfortable, as they are designed more for utility and not for comfort to the user's buttocks or back.

However, the user of the device has little choice, and has to sit on the uncomfortable seating provided in order to properly access and use their larger portable device.

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