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

[0006]According to another embodiment, a personal carry bag is provided for holding and securely carrying larger personal items. The personal carry bag includes a first panel having a first exterior surface material stitched or otherwise secured at a perimeter edge to a first interior surface material, with a first cushion disposed therebetween. The personal carry bag also includes a second panel similarly having a second exterior surface material stitched or otherwise secured at a perimeter edge to a second interior surface material with a second cushion disposed therebetween, the second panel being opposed to the first panel, with the second interior surface material facing the first interior surface material when the personal carry bag is in a first configuration

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 de

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