CA2521143C - Travel bag - Google Patents
Travel bag Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- CA2521143C CA2521143C CA002521143A CA2521143A CA2521143C CA 2521143 C CA2521143 C CA 2521143C CA 002521143 A CA002521143 A CA 002521143A CA 2521143 A CA2521143 A CA 2521143A CA 2521143 C CA2521143 C CA 2521143C
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- storage compartment
- face
- travel bag
- flap
- access opening
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Active
Links
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/02—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C11/18—Ticket-holders or the like
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C2011/002—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. mobile phone, pager, beeper, PDA, smart phone
Landscapes
- Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
Abstract
A travel bag for use in storing and carrying a multitude of items includes a travel bag body having six faces defining a rectangular- parallelopiped shape, the six faces including a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and two side faces. The top face and front face include a single piece of fabric material making up a front flap, which when in an opened position, reveals an inner top face and an inner front face. The bag includes an adjustable shoulder strap attached to the travel bag body by two shoulder strap attachment flaps. The bag includes a main storage compartment, a cell phone storage compartment, a back face storage compartment, a front face storage compartment, a front flap storage compartment, an inner fact storage compartment, and a side expandable storage compartment. The travel bag may further comprise of expanders allowing for an increase in size of storage compartments or access opening when utilized.
Description
TITLE: TRAVEL BAG
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001 ] This invention relates to a travel bag for use in storing and carrying a multitude of personal and/or other items. More specifically, this invention relates to an improved travel bag design with specialized compartments organized in a functional arrangement for supporting specific items.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001 ] This invention relates to a travel bag for use in storing and carrying a multitude of personal and/or other items. More specifically, this invention relates to an improved travel bag design with specialized compartments organized in a functional arrangement for supporting specific items.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Personal travel bags are well known in the art, and generally consist of a compact and lightweight fabric-based bag with at least one, typically multiple, compartments for storing and carrying various items of different shapes and sizes.
[0003] When numerous items are stored and carried in a travel bag, these items tend to get lost or buried within the various compartments and pockets. Often the travel bag design does not have separate spaces or well-defined auxiliary pockets beyond the main storage compartment. As such, there is a general need for better compartmentalization in a travel bag design for providing easy access to the various items, without the wearer having to feel around deep within the various compartments while looking for particular items.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] A travel bag for use in storing and carrying a variety of items, the items being neatly packable in separate compartments or pockets is provided.
The travel bag has a generally rectangular-parallelopiped shaped travel bag body, defined by six faces including a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and two side faces. The top face and front face can be integrally formed of a single piece of fabric material making up a front flap, which when in an opened position, reveals an inner top face and an inner front face. The travel bag also has an adjustable shoulder strap attached to the travel bag body by two shoulder strap attachment flaps attached at one end to a lower portion of an edge joining the back face and the side face, and at another end along an edge joining the back face and the top face. The travel bag has a main storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in an opened position, with an access opening extending across the inner top face and slightly down the side faces. The travel bag has a cell phone storage compartment on an exterior surface of the shoulder strap attachment flap attached along an edge joining the top face with the back face, the compartment designed to fit a standard sized cell phone. The travel bag has a back face storage compartment with an access opening horizontal across the back face, and a front face storage compartment with an access opening horizontal across the front face. The travel bag has a front flap storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in an opened position, with an access opening horizontal across an underside surface of the front flap, and an inner face storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in an opened position, with an access opening horizontal across the inner front face. The travel bag has a side expandable storage compartment with an access opening extending vertically along the side face, with a mesh pocket contained therein defining an upwardly open cylindrical receptacle for storage of a water bottle.
The travel bag has a generally rectangular-parallelopiped shaped travel bag body, defined by six faces including a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and two side faces. The top face and front face can be integrally formed of a single piece of fabric material making up a front flap, which when in an opened position, reveals an inner top face and an inner front face. The travel bag also has an adjustable shoulder strap attached to the travel bag body by two shoulder strap attachment flaps attached at one end to a lower portion of an edge joining the back face and the side face, and at another end along an edge joining the back face and the top face. The travel bag has a main storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in an opened position, with an access opening extending across the inner top face and slightly down the side faces. The travel bag has a cell phone storage compartment on an exterior surface of the shoulder strap attachment flap attached along an edge joining the top face with the back face, the compartment designed to fit a standard sized cell phone. The travel bag has a back face storage compartment with an access opening horizontal across the back face, and a front face storage compartment with an access opening horizontal across the front face. The travel bag has a front flap storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in an opened position, with an access opening horizontal across an underside surface of the front flap, and an inner face storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in an opened position, with an access opening horizontal across the inner front face. The travel bag has a side expandable storage compartment with an access opening extending vertically along the side face, with a mesh pocket contained therein defining an upwardly open cylindrical receptacle for storage of a water bottle.
[0005] The travel bag can include a removable ID pouch for storage, and the removable ID pouch can include at least a clear pocket and a loop attachment, as well as a strap with a length adjustment knob for wearing around the neck of the wearer.
[0006] The main storage compartment of the travel bag can include a flashlight attachment, attached by corresponding male and female snaps, with the male snap affixed on the interior of the main storage compartment and the female snap to a fabric strap of the flashlight attachment.
[0007] The travel bag can include an inner pocket in the main storage compartment having a mirror attachment, attached by corresponding male and female snaps, with the male snap affixed on the interior of the inner pocket of the main storage compartment and the female snap affixed to a fabric strap of the mirror attachment.
[0008] The inner face storage compartment can include an opening expander extending along either sides of the inner face storage compartment, which when utilized, can increase the size of its access opening by exposing additional fabric material.
[0009] The main storage compartment can include a compartment expander extending along said side faces and said bottom face, which when utilized, can increase the size of the main storage compartment by exposing additional fabric material.
[0010] These and additional aspects and advantages of the invention may be more clearly understood from the following description taken together with the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] For a better understanding of the present invention, and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings which show some examples of the present invention, and in which:
[0012] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of a travel bag of the present invention;
[0013] Figure 1a is an enlarged view showing a portion of the travel bag of Figure 1 in greater detail;
[0014] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the travel bag of Figure 1;
[0015] Figure 3 is a left side view of the travel bag of Figure 1;
[0016] Figure 4 is a right side view of the travel bag of Figure 1;
[0017] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the travel bag of Figure 1 showing a front flap element in an opened position; and [0018] Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of the travel bag of Figure 1 showing an expandable compartment feature in a deployed position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 show a travel bag 10 for use in storing and carrying a multitude of personal and/or other items. The travel bag 10 is generally has six faces: a front face 20, a back face 22, a top face 24, a bottom face 26, and two side faces 28 and 29. The surfaces of the front face 20 and back face 22 are generally opposed to each other, as are the top face 24 and bottom face 26, as well as the two side faces 28 and 30. The travel bag body 12 is defined by the six above-mentioned faces to be generally of a rectangular-paralleopiped shape. The travel bag 10 of the present invention is typically constructed of fabric material, preferably a combination of PVC, polyester, and nylon.
[0020] The travel bag body 12 is provided with multiple compartments including, a main storage compartment 30, a cell phone storage compartment 32, a back face storage compartment 34, a front face storage compartment 36, an inner face storage compartment 38, a side expandable storage compartment 40, and a front flap storage compartment 42. Within the travel bag body 12, the various compartments are separated from each other by thin walls comprised of fabric material, preferably the same as that of the travel bag 10 itself.
[0021 ] The travel bag 10 of the present invention can be worn by a wearer by way of an adjustable shoulder strap 14. The strap 14 can extend from one shoulder of the wearer, across the chest and back, and to the waist opposite the one shoulder. The adjustable shoulder strap 14 can be made of durable fabric material, preferably woven nylon. In a preferred embodiment, the shoulder strap 14 is attached at one end to a shoulder strap attachment flap 16 sewn to the lower portion of the edge joining the back face 22 and side face 29, and at another end to a shoulder strap attachment flap 18 sewn along the edge joining the back face 22 and top face 24. The shoulder strap attachment flaps 16 and 18 are generally of a triangular shape and can be made of the same fabric material as that of the travel bag 10 itself. Further, a shoulder strap support pad 17 made of a rectangular piece of thin padded material can be slidably secured along the length of the shoulder strap 14, so as to be adjusted to contact the shoulder blade of the wearer providing added comfort while the travel bag 10 is worn. The shoulder strap support pad 17 may be covered on one side with the same material as that of the travel bag 10 itself. In addition, a shoulder strap length adjustment buckle 19, preferably made of metal, is provided for securing the length of the shoulder strap 14 at a desired length.
[0022] The shoulder strap attachment flap 18 which is attached along the edge joining the top face 24 With the back face 22 of the travel bag 10 contains a cell phone storage compartment 32 sewn to its exterior surface.
The cell phone storage compartment 32 is accessible through an access opening 52, covered with a small fabric flap, which is secured by closure means such as a hook and loop fastener, or the like, to provide for quick and easy access. The cell phone storage compartment 32 is of a rectangular shape and can be designed to fit a variety of standard cell phone sizes snugly.
[0023] The bottom face 26 of the travel bag 10 can be generally flat and rectangular, and can facilitate allowing the travel bag 10 to either sit or lean upright on a flat surface, depending on the items contained within.
[0024] The top face 24 and front face 20 of the travel bag 10 can be made of a single piece of fabric material, together defining the front flap 44. In the embodiment illustrated, the front face 20 of the travel bag 10 contains a front face storage compartment 36, accessible through an access opening 56, Which is secured by closure means such as a zipper. This access opening 56 generally extends horizontally across the front face 20. The front face storage compartment 36 preferably provides storage space for small miscellaneous items which need to be quickly accessed, such as, for example, transit tickets, passes, coins, etc.
[0025] The back face 22 of the travel bag 10 can contain a back face storage compartment 34, accessible through an access opening 54, which can be secured by closure means such as a zipper. This access opening 54 generally extends horizontally across the back face 22. The back face storage compartment 34 preferably provides a more secure storage space for small miscellaneous items, not easily accessible unless the wearer removes the travel bag 10 or loosens it away from his/her body.
[0026] In Figure 5, the front flap 44 of the travel bag 10 of the present invention is shown in an opened position. The opened position of the front flap 44 of the travel bag 10 reveals two additional faces: an inner front face and an inner top face 25. The front flap 44 is secured to the inner front face 21 of the travel bag by attachment means such as hook and loop fasteners, buckle, or the like. When in an opened position, the underside of the front flap 44 reveals a front flap storage compartment 42. The front flap storage compartment 42 is accessible through an access opening 62, which is secured by closure means such as a zipper. The access opening 62 extends generally horizontal across the upper portion of the front flap 44 when it is extended. The front flap storage compartment 62 can be made of mesh material comprised of loosely woven fabric, providing visibility into the storage compartment for easily locking small miscellaneous items.
[0027] On the inner front face 21, is an inner face storage compartment 38. Access is provided through an access opening 58, which is unsecured.
As a result, the inner face storage compartment 58 provides only semi-secure storage for items. In addition, an auxiliary see-through pocket 82 and an auxiliary mesh pocket 84 may be located on the interior of the inner face storage compartment 58 to provide for even more compartmentalized storage.
The auxiliary see-through pocket 82 is secured by closure means such as a zipper, and provides storage for items which need to be easily locatable. The auxiliary mesh pocket 84 is secured by closure means such as an elastic strip, with the elastic strip allowing for placement of frequently accessed items such as pens or small pieces of paper.
[0028] To facilitate improved access to the inner face storage compartment 38, an opening expander 86 can be provided in the form of additional fabric material contained in a stowed or unexpended state by _ 7 _ means such as a zipper. The expander 86 extends along either side of the inner face storage compartment 38. When the opening expander feature 86 is deployed (i.e. zippers undone so the fabric can move to an expanded state), the size of the access opening 58 to the inner face storage compartment 38 is increased by exposing the additional fabric material, thereby allowing a user to get a better reach of the contents contained within.
In the closed unexpended position, the fabric material within the expander 86 is folded to fit neatly inside.
[0029] The main storage compartment 30 of the travel bag 10 is, in the embodiment illustrated, accessible only when the front flap 44 is in an open position. Access is provided through an access opening 50, which is secured by closure means such as a zipper. This access opening 50 generally extends across the inner top face 25 and slightly down the side faces 28 and 29. The main storage compartment 30 preferably provides storage space for larger items, such as, for example, books, wallets, etc. An inner pocket 80 for secure storage of items may be provided on the interior of the main storage compartment 30, accessible through an access opening 90 which is secured by closure means such as a zipper.
[0030] To provide for increased storage capacity in the main storage compartment 30, a compartment expander 88 is provided by additional fabric material contained by means such as a zipper. The compartment expander 88 extends along either sides 28 and 29 and across the bottom face 26 of the travel bag 10. When the compartment expander 88 is deployed (i.e. zippers undone), the size of the main storage compartment 30 is increased by exposing the additional fabric material, thereby allowing a user to place more items inside. In the closed (stowed) position, the fabric material within the expander 88 is folded to fit neatly inside.
[0031] A removable ID pouch 74 can be provided for storage within the main storage compartment 30 of the travel bag 10. The removable ID pouch 74 can be of a rectangular shape and comprised of fabric material similar to that of the travel bag 10 itself. The insides of the removable ID pouch 74 _ $ _ contains clear (or see-through) pockets for storage of items such as identification cards, as well as a fabric loop attachment for storage of a pen or pencil. The contents of the removable ID pouch 74 are preferably secured with a flap and buckle, or other suitable means. A strap 76 is attached to the removable ID pouch 74, preferably for mounting around the neck of the wearer. An adjustment knob 78 is provided for adjusting the strap 76 to a desired length.
[0032] A removable mirror attachment 72 can be included with the travel bag 10. A female snap 102 on the strap at the end of the removable mirror attachment 72 is provided for attachment to the corresponding male snap 104 affixed to the interior of the inner pocket of the main storage compartment 80. The removable mirror attachment 72 is generally of a square shape and comprised of plastic material, with a mirror 110 contained inside and a fabric strap attached to one end.
[0033] A removable flashlight attachment 70 can also be included with the travel bag 10. A female snap 106 on the strap at the end of the removable flashlight attachment 70 is provided for attachment to the corresponding male snap 108 affixed to the interior of the main storage compartment 80, for storage of the flashlight 112 within.
[0034] Figure 6 shows the side expandable storage compartment 40 of the present invention in an opened position. Access is provided through an access opening 60, which is secured by closure means such as a zipper.
This access opening 60 generally extends vertically along the side face 29, and the two sides are connected with a mesh pocket 85 with an elastic strip at the top. The mesh pocket 85 defines an upwardly open and generally cylindrical receptacle having a size and shape for storage of a water bottle 114. In the stored position, the mesh pocket 85 of the side expandable storage compartment 40 is collapsed to fit inside this compartment, and keeps it out of the way when a person is not carrying a water bottle 114.
[0035] While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents _g_ will now occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.
[0020] The travel bag body 12 is provided with multiple compartments including, a main storage compartment 30, a cell phone storage compartment 32, a back face storage compartment 34, a front face storage compartment 36, an inner face storage compartment 38, a side expandable storage compartment 40, and a front flap storage compartment 42. Within the travel bag body 12, the various compartments are separated from each other by thin walls comprised of fabric material, preferably the same as that of the travel bag 10 itself.
[0021 ] The travel bag 10 of the present invention can be worn by a wearer by way of an adjustable shoulder strap 14. The strap 14 can extend from one shoulder of the wearer, across the chest and back, and to the waist opposite the one shoulder. The adjustable shoulder strap 14 can be made of durable fabric material, preferably woven nylon. In a preferred embodiment, the shoulder strap 14 is attached at one end to a shoulder strap attachment flap 16 sewn to the lower portion of the edge joining the back face 22 and side face 29, and at another end to a shoulder strap attachment flap 18 sewn along the edge joining the back face 22 and top face 24. The shoulder strap attachment flaps 16 and 18 are generally of a triangular shape and can be made of the same fabric material as that of the travel bag 10 itself. Further, a shoulder strap support pad 17 made of a rectangular piece of thin padded material can be slidably secured along the length of the shoulder strap 14, so as to be adjusted to contact the shoulder blade of the wearer providing added comfort while the travel bag 10 is worn. The shoulder strap support pad 17 may be covered on one side with the same material as that of the travel bag 10 itself. In addition, a shoulder strap length adjustment buckle 19, preferably made of metal, is provided for securing the length of the shoulder strap 14 at a desired length.
[0022] The shoulder strap attachment flap 18 which is attached along the edge joining the top face 24 With the back face 22 of the travel bag 10 contains a cell phone storage compartment 32 sewn to its exterior surface.
The cell phone storage compartment 32 is accessible through an access opening 52, covered with a small fabric flap, which is secured by closure means such as a hook and loop fastener, or the like, to provide for quick and easy access. The cell phone storage compartment 32 is of a rectangular shape and can be designed to fit a variety of standard cell phone sizes snugly.
[0023] The bottom face 26 of the travel bag 10 can be generally flat and rectangular, and can facilitate allowing the travel bag 10 to either sit or lean upright on a flat surface, depending on the items contained within.
[0024] The top face 24 and front face 20 of the travel bag 10 can be made of a single piece of fabric material, together defining the front flap 44. In the embodiment illustrated, the front face 20 of the travel bag 10 contains a front face storage compartment 36, accessible through an access opening 56, Which is secured by closure means such as a zipper. This access opening 56 generally extends horizontally across the front face 20. The front face storage compartment 36 preferably provides storage space for small miscellaneous items which need to be quickly accessed, such as, for example, transit tickets, passes, coins, etc.
[0025] The back face 22 of the travel bag 10 can contain a back face storage compartment 34, accessible through an access opening 54, which can be secured by closure means such as a zipper. This access opening 54 generally extends horizontally across the back face 22. The back face storage compartment 34 preferably provides a more secure storage space for small miscellaneous items, not easily accessible unless the wearer removes the travel bag 10 or loosens it away from his/her body.
[0026] In Figure 5, the front flap 44 of the travel bag 10 of the present invention is shown in an opened position. The opened position of the front flap 44 of the travel bag 10 reveals two additional faces: an inner front face and an inner top face 25. The front flap 44 is secured to the inner front face 21 of the travel bag by attachment means such as hook and loop fasteners, buckle, or the like. When in an opened position, the underside of the front flap 44 reveals a front flap storage compartment 42. The front flap storage compartment 42 is accessible through an access opening 62, which is secured by closure means such as a zipper. The access opening 62 extends generally horizontal across the upper portion of the front flap 44 when it is extended. The front flap storage compartment 62 can be made of mesh material comprised of loosely woven fabric, providing visibility into the storage compartment for easily locking small miscellaneous items.
[0027] On the inner front face 21, is an inner face storage compartment 38. Access is provided through an access opening 58, which is unsecured.
As a result, the inner face storage compartment 58 provides only semi-secure storage for items. In addition, an auxiliary see-through pocket 82 and an auxiliary mesh pocket 84 may be located on the interior of the inner face storage compartment 58 to provide for even more compartmentalized storage.
The auxiliary see-through pocket 82 is secured by closure means such as a zipper, and provides storage for items which need to be easily locatable. The auxiliary mesh pocket 84 is secured by closure means such as an elastic strip, with the elastic strip allowing for placement of frequently accessed items such as pens or small pieces of paper.
[0028] To facilitate improved access to the inner face storage compartment 38, an opening expander 86 can be provided in the form of additional fabric material contained in a stowed or unexpended state by _ 7 _ means such as a zipper. The expander 86 extends along either side of the inner face storage compartment 38. When the opening expander feature 86 is deployed (i.e. zippers undone so the fabric can move to an expanded state), the size of the access opening 58 to the inner face storage compartment 38 is increased by exposing the additional fabric material, thereby allowing a user to get a better reach of the contents contained within.
In the closed unexpended position, the fabric material within the expander 86 is folded to fit neatly inside.
[0029] The main storage compartment 30 of the travel bag 10 is, in the embodiment illustrated, accessible only when the front flap 44 is in an open position. Access is provided through an access opening 50, which is secured by closure means such as a zipper. This access opening 50 generally extends across the inner top face 25 and slightly down the side faces 28 and 29. The main storage compartment 30 preferably provides storage space for larger items, such as, for example, books, wallets, etc. An inner pocket 80 for secure storage of items may be provided on the interior of the main storage compartment 30, accessible through an access opening 90 which is secured by closure means such as a zipper.
[0030] To provide for increased storage capacity in the main storage compartment 30, a compartment expander 88 is provided by additional fabric material contained by means such as a zipper. The compartment expander 88 extends along either sides 28 and 29 and across the bottom face 26 of the travel bag 10. When the compartment expander 88 is deployed (i.e. zippers undone), the size of the main storage compartment 30 is increased by exposing the additional fabric material, thereby allowing a user to place more items inside. In the closed (stowed) position, the fabric material within the expander 88 is folded to fit neatly inside.
[0031] A removable ID pouch 74 can be provided for storage within the main storage compartment 30 of the travel bag 10. The removable ID pouch 74 can be of a rectangular shape and comprised of fabric material similar to that of the travel bag 10 itself. The insides of the removable ID pouch 74 _ $ _ contains clear (or see-through) pockets for storage of items such as identification cards, as well as a fabric loop attachment for storage of a pen or pencil. The contents of the removable ID pouch 74 are preferably secured with a flap and buckle, or other suitable means. A strap 76 is attached to the removable ID pouch 74, preferably for mounting around the neck of the wearer. An adjustment knob 78 is provided for adjusting the strap 76 to a desired length.
[0032] A removable mirror attachment 72 can be included with the travel bag 10. A female snap 102 on the strap at the end of the removable mirror attachment 72 is provided for attachment to the corresponding male snap 104 affixed to the interior of the inner pocket of the main storage compartment 80. The removable mirror attachment 72 is generally of a square shape and comprised of plastic material, with a mirror 110 contained inside and a fabric strap attached to one end.
[0033] A removable flashlight attachment 70 can also be included with the travel bag 10. A female snap 106 on the strap at the end of the removable flashlight attachment 70 is provided for attachment to the corresponding male snap 108 affixed to the interior of the main storage compartment 80, for storage of the flashlight 112 within.
[0034] Figure 6 shows the side expandable storage compartment 40 of the present invention in an opened position. Access is provided through an access opening 60, which is secured by closure means such as a zipper.
This access opening 60 generally extends vertically along the side face 29, and the two sides are connected with a mesh pocket 85 with an elastic strip at the top. The mesh pocket 85 defines an upwardly open and generally cylindrical receptacle having a size and shape for storage of a water bottle 114. In the stored position, the mesh pocket 85 of the side expandable storage compartment 40 is collapsed to fit inside this compartment, and keeps it out of the way when a person is not carrying a water bottle 114.
[0035] While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents _g_ will now occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.
Claims (10)
1. A travel bag for use in storing and carrying a multitude of items, comprising:
a) a travel bag body having six faces defining a rectangular-parallelopiped shape, the six faces including a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and two side faces, the top face and front face making up a front flap, which when in an opened position, reveals an inner top face and an inner front face of the front flap;
b) an adjustable shoulder strap having first and second ends attached to respective first and second shoulder strap attachment flaps secured to the body, the first attachment flap being a lower portion of a seam joining the back face and the side face, and the second attachment flap being attached to a seam joining the back face and the top face;
c) a main storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, with an access opening extending across the inner top face;
d) a cell phone storage compartment provided on an exterior surface of the second attachment flap;
e) a back face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the back face;
f) a front face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the front face;
g) a front flap storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, with an access opening extending generally across an underside of the front flap; and h) an inner face storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, with an access opening extending generally across the inner front face.
a) a travel bag body having six faces defining a rectangular-parallelopiped shape, the six faces including a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and two side faces, the top face and front face making up a front flap, which when in an opened position, reveals an inner top face and an inner front face of the front flap;
b) an adjustable shoulder strap having first and second ends attached to respective first and second shoulder strap attachment flaps secured to the body, the first attachment flap being a lower portion of a seam joining the back face and the side face, and the second attachment flap being attached to a seam joining the back face and the top face;
c) a main storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, with an access opening extending across the inner top face;
d) a cell phone storage compartment provided on an exterior surface of the second attachment flap;
e) a back face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the back face;
f) a front face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the front face;
g) a front flap storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, with an access opening extending generally across an underside of the front flap; and h) an inner face storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, with an access opening extending generally across the inner front face.
2. A travel bag as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a side expandable storage compartment with an access opening extending vertically along the side face, with a mesh pocket contained within defining an upwardly open cylindrical receptacle for storage of a water bottle.
3. A travel bag as claimed in claims 1 or 2, wherein said main storage compartment further comprises an inner pocket.
4. A travel bag as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said main storage compartment further comprises a removable ID pouch for storage;
said removable ID pouch containing at least a clear pocket and a loop attachment, as well as a strap with a length adjustment knob for mounting around the neck of the wearer.
said removable ID pouch containing at least a clear pocket and a loop attachment, as well as a strap with a length adjustment knob for mounting around the neck of the wearer.
5. A travel bag as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said main storage compartment further comprises a flashlight attachment, attached by corresponding male and female snaps, with the male snap mounted on the interior of said main storage compartment and the female snap to a fabric strap of said flashlight attachment.
6. A travel bag as claimed in claim 3, wherein said inner pocket of said main storage compartment further comprises a mirror attachment, attached by corresponding male and female snaps, with the male snap mounted on the interior of said inner pocket of said main storage compartment and the female snap to a fabric strap of said mirror attachment.
7. A travel bag as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said inner face storage compartment further comprises an auxiliary clear pocket and an auxiliary mesh pocket located in its interior.
8. A travel bag as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein said inner face storage compartment further comprises an opening expander adjustable between a stowed and a deployed position and extending along either side of said inner face storage compartment, the expander increasing the size of its access opening by exposing additional fabric material when in the deployed position.
9. A travel bag as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said main storage compartment further comprises a compartment expander adjustable between stowed and deployed positions and extending along said side faces and said bottom face, the compartment expander increasing the size of the main storage compartment by exposing additional fabric material when in the deployed position.
10. A travel bag for use in storing and carrying a multitude of items, comprising:
a) a travel bag body having six faces defining a generally rectangular-parallelopiped shape, the six faces including a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and two side faces, the top face and front face making up a front flap, the front flap when in an opened position reveals an inner top face and an inner front face;
b) an adjustable shoulder strap having first and second ends attached to respective first and second shoulder strap attachment flaps secured to the body, the first attachment flap attached to a seam joining the back face and one of the side faces, and the second attachment flap attached to a seam joining the back face and the top face;
c) a cell phone storage compartment provided on an exterior surface of the second attachment flap;
d) a main storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, the main storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the inner top face, the main storage compartment including a compartment expander adjustable between stowed and deployed positions and extending along the side faces and the bottom face, the compartment expander increasing the size of the main storage compartment by exposing additional fabric material when in the deployed position;
e) a back face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the back face;
f) a front face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the front face;
g) a front flap storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, the front flap storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across an underside of the front flap; and h) an inner face storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, the inner face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the inner front face, the inner face storage compartment including an opening expander adjustable between a stowed and a deployed position and extending along sides of the inner face storage compartment, the opening expander increasing the size of the access opening of the inner face storage compartment by exposing additional fabric material when in the deployed position.
a) a travel bag body having six faces defining a generally rectangular-parallelopiped shape, the six faces including a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and two side faces, the top face and front face making up a front flap, the front flap when in an opened position reveals an inner top face and an inner front face;
b) an adjustable shoulder strap having first and second ends attached to respective first and second shoulder strap attachment flaps secured to the body, the first attachment flap attached to a seam joining the back face and one of the side faces, and the second attachment flap attached to a seam joining the back face and the top face;
c) a cell phone storage compartment provided on an exterior surface of the second attachment flap;
d) a main storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, the main storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the inner top face, the main storage compartment including a compartment expander adjustable between stowed and deployed positions and extending along the side faces and the bottom face, the compartment expander increasing the size of the main storage compartment by exposing additional fabric material when in the deployed position;
e) a back face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the back face;
f) a front face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the front face;
g) a front flap storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, the front flap storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across an underside of the front flap; and h) an inner face storage compartment accessible when the front flap is in the opened position, the inner face storage compartment with an access opening extending generally across the inner front face, the inner face storage compartment including an opening expander adjustable between a stowed and a deployed position and extending along sides of the inner face storage compartment, the opening expander increasing the size of the access opening of the inner face storage compartment by exposing additional fabric material when in the deployed position.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002521143A CA2521143C (en) | 2005-09-26 | 2005-09-26 | Travel bag |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002521143A CA2521143C (en) | 2005-09-26 | 2005-09-26 | Travel bag |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2521143A1 CA2521143A1 (en) | 2007-03-26 |
| CA2521143C true CA2521143C (en) | 2009-11-10 |
Family
ID=37904900
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002521143A Active CA2521143C (en) | 2005-09-26 | 2005-09-26 | Travel bag |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2521143C (en) |
-
2005
- 2005-09-26 CA CA002521143A patent/CA2521143C/en active Active
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CA2521143A1 (en) | 2007-03-26 |
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US6047752A (en) | Handbag system | |
| US5890809A (en) | Carrying bag with deployable bottle pouch | |
| US6283260B1 (en) | Storage device | |
| US6126012A (en) | Bingo bag carrying case | |
| US5150824A (en) | Dual purpose unitized pack | |
| US4688286A (en) | Pillow having storage compartments | |
| US4563777A (en) | Combination cargo pack | |
| US6510974B2 (en) | Backpack for displaying objects stored within | |
| US5346308A (en) | Bag with storage pocket which converts into a beach towel | |
| US20020113102A1 (en) | Backpack that is foldable into a bag | |
| US9055805B2 (en) | Gym locker organizer bag | |
| US20020114539A1 (en) | Multi-purpose foldable tote bag | |
| US6681936B2 (en) | Cosmetic and utility kit | |
| US7040486B2 (en) | Cosmetic and utility kit | |
| US6367674B1 (en) | Sports backpack | |
| US20070164064A1 (en) | Convertible storage bag | |
| US20010027834A1 (en) | Wallet/handbag system with external phone pocket | |
| US20050016808A1 (en) | Storage container and display sytstem for toys and other items | |
| US20060207697A1 (en) | Configurable travel accessory | |
| US20050121121A1 (en) | Multi-functional carrying bag | |
| US8651353B2 (en) | Gym locker organizer backpack | |
| US5950895A (en) | Backpack | |
| US20070151895A1 (en) | Baby supply tote | |
| US5413198A (en) | Flexible garment and accessory case having a detachable briefcase | |
| US20130068804A1 (en) | Man-PACK Purse/Backpack Hybrid |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request |