Convertible Bag

Abstract

A convertible bag includes a main storage component with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, connected to a fastener along at least one of its sides, and at least one detachable storage component, each with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, connected to a fastener along at least one of its sides, to form an enclosed shape, further connected to each other by a fastener, along at least one of their sides. The detachable storage component may be attached, expanded, collapsed, and stowed, along at least one side of the main storage component, or singularly detached, collapsed, or expanded.

Description

BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to portable storage equipment. More specifically, the invention pertains to a convertible bag.

Discussion of the State of the Art

Portable storage equipment, in the form of coolers, totes, and backpacks have been around for years, available in many shapes, styles and sizes. When insulated, these containers can store and transport items of weight, keeping them cool or warm for a period.

One of the issues with insulated portable storage equipment, in the marketplace is that while they can hold weight, they can be large, made of heavy, durable material, designed more for stationary use, and are not necessarily ideal for a user having to carry this type of weight exceedingly long. These containers are generally a singular unit and require the user to haul everything contained in the storage, at one time, while mobile. Another challenge while mobile is that the user may have to carry multiple portable storage equipment to meet the needs of their activity.

One problem the present invention solves is that it is customizable. Another issue solved by the present invention is that it reduces the need to carry multiple types of bags. The inventor is not aware of prior art that teaches, shows, makes obvious, suggests, or discloses the invention mentioned herein. Therefore, what is clearly needed is a bag that will remedy the problems mentioned above.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention solves the problems above, by giving the user the ability to customize the bag as needed, by adding components, stowing, or detaching them, further eliminating the requirement to carry multiple types of bags at one time, to transport goods. Additionally, the present invention allows the user to transport goods that will benefit from an insulated component. The detachable storage component may be insulated and may be detached from the main body of the bag. Additionally, the insulated component has a multipurpose function; retaining a desired temperature for a period or used as housing to store goods. There are no claims being made concerning the length of time goods will stay warm or cold, or to the temperatures that are needed for food to remain safe to consume. The present invention specifically involves a convertible bag.

In one embodiment of the present invention, a convertible bag is provided, comprising a main storage component with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, connected by a fastener along at least one of their sides, and at least one detachable storage component, each with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, further comprising a base panel wall and a top panel wall, connected by a fastener along at least one of their sides, to form an enclosed shape.

The heart of the present invention, is provided, further comprising the detachable storage component, which is convertible to detach, expand, collapse, and stow along at least one side of the main storage component, by a fastener.

In another embodiment of the invention, the detachable storage component, is provided, comprising a gusseted panel, connected by a fastener along at least one of their sides. Also, in another embodiment of the present invention, the detachable storage component may be insulated.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the detachable storage component, is provided, comprising a carry handle. In another embodiment of the present invention, the detachable storage component, is provided comprising a cross-body strap, connected by a fastener, along at least one of their sides.

In an aspect of the invention, a method of attaching the main storage component to the detachable storage component is provided, comprising the steps: a) aligning the main storage component wall fastener with the detachable storage component top panel wall fastener; b) positioning the main storage component and the detachable storage component to its forward facing direction, to align said fastener; and c) connecting the main storage component wall fastener to the detachable storage component top panel wall fastener, to create a seal.

In a further aspect of the present invention, a method of stowing the detachable storage component onto the main storage component is provided, comprising the steps: a) aligning the main storage component with the detachable storage component; b) positioning the main storage component and the detachable storage component to its forward facing direction; c) flattening the detachable storage component, wherein tucking the sides; d) pressing the exterior top panel wall fastener of the detachable storage component against the wall fastener of the main storage component, wherein aligning said fastener; and e) connecting the main storage component wall fastener to the detachable storage component base panel wall fastener, to create a seal.

In one embodiment, the present invention may be constructed using fasteners, selecting from a group comprising elastic, buttons, belting, buckles, magnets, hook & loop closures, zippers, hooks, and snaps, or any combination of fasteners, and are not limited to the scope of the drawings as included and described.

In one embodiment, the present invention may be constructed using textiles selecting from a group comprising canvas, polyester, polyurethane, nylon, rayon, silk, satin, leather, faux leather, denim, cotton, wool, vinyl, upholstery, acrylic, rubber, thermal insulation, foil insulation, and interfacing, or any combination of textiles, and are not limited to the scope of the drawings as included and described. Textiles that provide the flexibility of component sides, combined with the durability of handling the weight of goods intended to be carried, will be most suitable.

In one embodiment, the present invention may be constructed in any combination of shapes selecting from a group comprising a circle, oval, square, rectangle, triangle, octagon, trapezoid, hexagon, diamond, and cylinder, or any combination of shapes, and are not limited to the scope of the drawings as included and described.

The drawings of the present invention are only used as reference and are not designed to limit the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate several aspects described below. For clarity, embodiments are identified, as to their location; main storage component and detachable storage component. The drawings contain elements that are not discussed in the detailed description of the invention, as it relates to documents in the cross-reference section.

FIG. 1 is a front full elevational view of a convertible bag, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a back full elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front and left side, detachable storage component elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front, detachable storage component elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back, detachable storage component elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side full elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side full elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a top, detachable storage component plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a base, main storage component plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section;

FIG. 11 is a base, detachable storage component, stowed, plan view thereof;

FIG. 12 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section;

FIG. 13 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section;

FIG. 14 is a partial perspective, connecting the main storage component to the detachable storage component top, elevational view thereof;

FIG. 15 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section;

FIG. 16 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section;

FIG. 17 is a front, main storage component, stowed detachable storage component, elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 18 is a back, main storage component, stowed detachable storage component, elevational view thereof.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The inventor provides a unique design for a convertible bag. The bag incorporates components which may be detached, expanded, collapsed, or stowed, to meet the user's needs. The present invention is described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may represent more than one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a front full elevational view of a convertible bag 100, illustrating component placement, according to an embodiment of the present invention, including a detachable storage component 102, and a main storage component 104. The description of the drawing will refer to the body of component 102 and component 104, for clarity of the design, in this example. Component 102 and component 104 are connected by a fastener 110 in a manner to display the full design, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In another embodiment of the present invention 100, in this example, component 104 includes a carry handle 166, a pocket 132, connected by a fastener 130, and a pull 128. The component 102 of the present invention is detachable from component 104 by fastener 110. The base of component 102 includes a fastener 108, which allows stowing of component 102 via fastener 110. According to an embodiment of the present invention, included a gusset 156 which attaches to a fastener 162 and a fastener 164. In this example, component 102 includes a fastener 106, with a first pull 116 and a second pull 117, connected to said fastener 106. In other embodiments of the present invention 100, component 102 includes a handle 134 and a cross-body strap 112, used in transporting components of 100. Further describing strap 112, an assembly of a belting connector 152, a d-ring connector 114, and a hook connector 154, fasten to component 102.

FIG. 2 is a back full elevational view of a convertible bag 200, further illustrating component placement, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The view 200 includes many of the same components, introduced in FIG. 1 above. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

In this example, a trolley strap 208 is connected to a back wall panel 206. A pocket 212 also connects to wall panel 206, which includes a fastener 210 and a pull 260. In this example, the invention includes an open storage space 222, adjacent to pocket 212.

In another embodiment of this invention, fastener 162 and fastener 164 extend to the rear of component 102, including a pull 216. The ends of fastener 106 are housed in 226, respectively. In this example, the cross-body strap 112, includes an assembly of a belting connector 240, a d-ring connector 242, a hook connector 244, and fastens to wall 214.

FIG. 3 is a front and left side view of the component 102, with an open lid 300. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-2. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

The component 102 is the heart of the present invention. Component 102 includes a plurality of sides, wherein a wall 302, a wall panel 310 and a wall panel 312 are shown. A pocket 306 is attached to wall 302, further connected by a fastener 304, and a pull 314. In this example, the invention includes an open storage space 316, adjacent to pocket 306.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fastener 322 is adjacent to fastener 162. In this example, FIG. 300 depicts fastener 320 and fastener 322, which form fastener 106, when combined. Further describing FIG. 300, a fastener 318 allows component 102 to be attached to component 104 while the bag is expanded. The handle 134 is attached to a wall 308 of component 102.

FIG. 4 is a front, elevational view of 400, further describing component 102. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-3. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

A handle 402 attaches to the exterior top wall panel of component 102.

FIG. 5 is a back, elevational view of a closed component 500. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-4. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

In this example, component 102 is shown and described.

FIG. 6 is a left side full elevational view of a convertible bag 600. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-5. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

In one embodiment of the present invention according to 600, the cross-body strap 112 can be interchanged on component 102 and component 104 by a d-ring connector 602, a hook connector 630, and a belting connector 606, attached to component 104. In another embodiment of the invention, a fastener 626 attaches to a wall panel 604 and a wall panel 628, on component 104.

FIG. 7 is a right side full elevational view of a convertible bag 700. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-6. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

In one embodiment of the present invention according to 700, the cross-body strap 112 can be interchanged on component 102 and component 104. A d-ring connector 706, hook connector 154, and a belting connector 704 is attached to component 104.

FIG. 8 is a top, plan view of a component 800. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-7. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, component 102 includes a top panel wall 804. In a further embodiment of the present invention, a handle 402, a pocket 806 with an opening 810, further connected to a fastener 808, are attached to the wall 804. In another embodiment of the invention, a fastener 812 is housed inside pocket 806.

FIG. 9 is a base, plan view of a component 900. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-8. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

According to an embodiment of the invention, a base 902, of component 104, includes a fastener 904, which will connect to fastener 108 when stowing component 102. In another example, fastener 904 is a component of fastener 110. When fastener 318 and fastener 904 are connected, fastener 110 is formed. An adjustable strap 906 is housed adjacent to base 902.

FIG. 10 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section.

FIG. 11 is a base, component, stowed, plan view of 1100. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-10. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

In an embodiment of the present invention, an exterior base 1102, includes a fastener 1104. In this example, fastener 1104 is formed when fastener 108 connects to fastener 904.

FIG. 12 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section.

FIG. 13 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section.

FIG. 14 is a partial perspective, connecting the detachable storage component to the main storage component, elevational view of 1400. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-13. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

In one embodiment of the invention, 1400 illustrates the combining of component 102 and component 104. An indicator was made showing open space 1402.

FIG. 15 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section.

FIG. 16 is intentionally left blank, as it relates to the cross-reference section.

FIG. 17 is a front, elevational view of 1700. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-16. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 17 is a front view of component 104. In another embodiment of the present invention, component 102 is stowed on to component 104, wherein fastener 108 adjoins fastener 904, forming fastener 1104.

FIG. 18 is a back, elevational view of 1800. This embodiment includes components that were introduced in FIG. 1-17. Those components that are unchanged in this embodiment, retain their original element numbers and are not reintroduced.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a back view of component 104. In another embodiment of the present invention, component 102 is stowed on to component 104, wherein fastener 108 adjoins fastener 904, forming fastener 1104.

It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the convertible bag in the present invention, may be provided using some, or all the mentioned features, without departing from the scope of the invention. It will also be apparent to a person of ordinary skill that the embodiments described above, are specific examples of a single broader invention, which may have greater scope than any of the singular descriptions shown and taught. There may be many alterations made in the descriptions without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A convertible bag comprising: a main storage component with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, connected by a fastener along at least one of its sides; andat least one detachable storage component, each with a flexible body and a plurality of sides, further comprising a base panel wall and a top panel wall, connected by a fastener along at least one of its sides, to form an enclosed shape.

2. The convertible bag of claim 1, main storage component comprising a trolley strap, selecting from a group of material comprising textile.

3. The convertible bag of claim 1, main storage component is separable from the detachable storage component, by a fastener along at least one of its sides.

4. The convertible bag of claim 1, detachable storage component, is attachable by a fastener, along at least one side of the main storage component.

5. The convertible bag of claim 4, is stowed flat by a fastener, along at least one side of the main storage component.

6. The convertible bag of claim 4, comprising an insulating material.

7. The convertible bag of claim 4, comprising an interior pocket.

8. The convertible bag of claim 4, comprising an exterior pocket.

9. The convertible bag of claim 8, comprising a strap secured inside the exterior pocket, selecting from a group of fasteners comprising elastic, hook & loop closures, and belting.

10. The convertible bag of claim 4, comprising a carry handle, selecting from a group of material comprising textiles.

11. The convertible bag of claim 4, comprising a carry handle, selecting from a group of material comprising fasteners.

12. The convertible bag of claim 4, comprising a cross-body strap, connected by a fastener, along at least one of its sides.

13. The convertible bag of claim 4, comprising a gusseted panel, connected by a fastener along at least one of its sides.

14. The convertible bag of claim 1, main storage component comprising a carry handle selecting from a group of material comprising fasteners.

15. The convertible bag of claim 1, main storage component comprising a carry handle selecting from a group of material comprising textiles.

16. The convertible bag of claim 1, flexible body constructed with textiles selecting from a group comprising canvas, polyester, polyurethane, nylon, rayon, silk, satin, leather, faux leather, denim, cotton, wool, vinyl, upholstery, acrylic, rubber, thermal insulation, foil insulation, and interfacing, or any combination of textiles.

17. The convertible bag of claim 1, constructed in any combination of shapes selecting from a group comprising a circle, oval, square, rectangle, triangle, octagon, trapezoid, hexagon, diamond, and cylinder, or any combination of shapes.

18. The convertible bag of claim 1, constructed with fasteners selecting from a group comprising elastic, buttons, belting, buckles, magnets, hook & loop closures, zippers, hooks, and snaps, or any combination of fasteners.

19. A method of attaching the main storage component to the detachable storage component comprising: a) aligning the main storage component wall fastener with the detachable storage component top panel wall fastener; b) positioning the main storage component and the detachable storage component to its forward facing direction, to align said fastener; and c) connecting the main storage component wall fastener to the detachable storage component top panel wall fastener, to create a seal.

20. A method of stowing the detachable storage component onto the main storage component comprising: a) aligning the main storage component with the detachable storage component; b) positioning the main storage component and the detachable storage component to its forward facing direction; c) flattening the detachable storage component, wherein tucking the sides; d) pressing the exterior top panel wall fastener of the detachable storage component against the wall fastener of the main storage component, wherein aligning said fastener; and e) connecting the main storage component wall fastener to the detachable storage component base panel wall fastener.