Patent Application
20250017358
The embodiments generally relate to bags.
Bags, such as fanny packs, purses, or back packs, are commonly single build and do not include expandable storage or the option to convert from one bag type to another.
This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is disclosed further in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
The disclosure generally relates to an expandable bag that gives the users the option to use a fanny pack or easily and efficiently expand the expandable bag into a backpack.
According to some variations, an expandable bag apparatus may include a first bag defining a first cavity and a third cavity; a first set of straps fixed to the first bag; a second bag connected to the third cavity of the first bag, and defining a second cavity, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are at least partially conjoined; and a second set of straps fixed to the second bag.
According to some variations, an expandable bag apparatus that may include a first bag defining a first cavity and a third cavity; a first set of straps fixed to the first bag, wherein the first set of straps are operable to facilitate attaching of the expandable bag around a user's torso; a second bag connected to the third cavity of the first bag, and defining a second cavity, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are at least partially conjoined; a second set of straps fixed to the second bag, wherein the second set of straps are operable to attach to the first set of straps to facilitate wearing of the expandable bag as a backpack; and wherein the first cavity and second cavity form a combined cavity.
According to some variations, an expandable bag apparatus that may include a first bag defining a first cavity and a third cavity; a first set of straps fixed to the first bag, wherein the first set of straps are operable to facilitate attaching of the expandable bag around a user's torso; a second bag connected to the third cavity of the first bag, and defining a second cavity, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are at least partially conjoined; a second set of straps fixed to the second bag, wherein the second set of straps are operable to attach to the first set of straps to facilitate wearing of the expandable bag as a backpack; a first pocket disposed on the first bag; a second pocket disposed on the first bag; and wherein the first cavity and second cavity form a combined cavity.
Other illustrative variations within the scope of the invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. The detailed description and enumerated variations, while disclosing optional variations, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.
A complete understanding of the present embodiments and the advantages and features thereof will be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features and certain views of the drawings may be shown exaggerated in scale or in schematic in the interest of clarity and conciseness.
The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are to the described system and methods of use. Any specific details of the embodiments are used for demonstration purposes only, and no unnecessary limitations or inferences are to be understood thereon.
Before describing in detail exemplary embodiments, it is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components and procedures related to the system. Accordingly, the system components have been represented, where appropriate, by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.
The embodiments generally relate to an expandable bag including expandable storage and straps to convert the bag from a small bag with a single strap, such as a fanny pack or purse, into a larger bag with multiple straps, such as a back pack. A second bag may be folded onto itself, which provides the expandable storage, and which may be connected to and may be stored within a first bag. A first bag has a zipper along the bottom that, when unzipped, the user can pull the second bag down to expand the storage of the combined first and second bags. The first bag may have a first set of straps that allows a user to wear the bag as a fanny pack or similar bag. The second bag may have a second set of straps attached to it that allows the user to wear the bag as a back pack. When the expandable storage is not needed, the user can reverse the process to go back to a smaller bag.
The first bag may include primarily fabric or cloth construction and may include at least one zipper constructed and arranged to open a first cavity within the first bag. The first bag may include at least one zipper constructed and arranged to open a third cavity within the first bag into which the second bag may be stored. According to some embodiments, the first bag may include a pocket attached thereto and which may define a pocket cavity. The pocket may include a pocket zipper constructed and arranged to close the pocket or open the pocket.
The first set of straps may be constructed and arranged to facilitate carrying or wearing of the first bag, such as, by nonlimiting example, a belt and buckle configuration or strap and buckle clip configuration.
The second bag may include primarily fabric or cloth construction and may be at least partially attached to a portion of the first cavity such that the second bag may be expanded out from the first cavity and may include a second cavity constructed and arranged to expand the first cavity. That is, in use, expanding the second bag from the first bag may define a combined cavity made-up of the first cavity and the second cavity.
The second set of straps may be constructed and arranged to facilitate carrying or wearing of the first bag and second bag, such as, by nonlimiting example, a belt and buckle configuration or strap and buckle clip configuration. According to some embodiments, the first set of straps and the second set of straps may be constructed and arranged to connect to one another such that the combined first bag and second bag are approximately similar to a shoulder worn backpack.
The first bag 102 and second bag 104 may define a combined cavity 152 made-up of the first cavity 105 and the second cavity 150.
The following description of variants is only illustrative of components, elements, acts, product, and methods considered to be within the scope of the invention and are not in any way intended to limit such scope by what is specifically disclosed or not expressly set forth. The components, elements, acts, product, and methods as described herein may be combined and rearranged other than as expressly described herein and still are considered to be within the scope of the invention.
According to variation 1, an expandable bag apparatus may include a first bag defining a first cavity and a third cavity; a first set of straps fixed to the first bag; a second bag connected to the third cavity of the first bag, and defining a second cavity, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are at least partially conjoined; and a second set of straps fixed to the second bag.
Variation 2 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in variation 1, wherein the first bag includes a first material and the second bag includes a second material different from the first material.
Variation 3 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in variation 1 or 2, wherein the first cavity and second cavity form a combined cavity.
Variation 4 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 1 through 3, further including a first zipper constructed and arranged to at least one of open or close the third cavity.
Variation 5 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 1 through 4, further including a second zipper constructed and arranged to at least one of open or close a first pocket disposed on the first bag.
Variation 6 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 1 through 5, further including a third zipper constructed and arranged to at least one of open or close the first cavity.
Variation 7 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 1 through 6, further including a second pocket disposed on the first bag.
Variation 8 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 1 through 7, wherein the first set of straps are operable to facilitate attaching of the expandable bag around a user's torso.
Variation 9 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 1 through 8, wherein the second set of straps are operable to attach to the first set of straps to facilitate wearing of the expandable bag as a backpack.
Variation 10 may include an expandable bag apparatus that may include a first bag defining a first cavity and a third cavity; a first set of straps fixed to the first bag, wherein the first set of straps are operable to facilitate attaching of the expandable bag around a user's torso; a second bag connected to the third cavity of the first bag, and defining a second cavity, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are at least partially conjoined; a second set of straps fixed to the second bag, wherein the second set of straps are operable to attach to the first set of straps to facilitate wearing of the expandable bag as a backpack; and wherein the first cavity and second cavity form a combined cavity.
Variation 11 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in variation 10, wherein the first bag includes a first material and the second bag includes a second material different from the first material.
Variation 12 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in variation 10 or 11, further including a first zipper constructed and arranged to at least one of open or close the third cavity.
Variation 13 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 10 through 12, further including a second zipper constructed and arranged to at least one of open or close a first pocket disposed on the first bag.
Variation 14 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 10 through 13, further including a third zipper constructed and arranged to at least one of open or close the first cavity.
Variation 15 may include an expandable bag apparatus as in any of variations 10 through 14, further including a second pocket disposed on the first bag.
Variation 16 may include an expandable bag apparatus that may include a first bag defining a first cavity and a third cavity; a first set of straps fixed to the first bag, wherein the first set of straps are operable to facilitate attaching of the expandable bag around a user's torso; a second bag connected to the third cavity of the first bag, and defining a second cavity, wherein the first cavity and second cavity are at least partially conjoined; a second set of straps fixed to the second bag, wherein the second set of straps are operable to attach to the first set of straps to facilitate wearing of the expandable bag as a backpack; a first pocket disposed on the first bag; a second pocket disposed on the first bag; and wherein the first cavity and second cavity form a combined cavity.
In this disclosure, the descriptions of the various embodiments have been presented for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein was chosen to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application or technical improvement over technologies found in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. Thus, the appended claims should be construed broadly, to include other variants and embodiments, which may be made by those skilled in the art.
