US20020104863A1

US20020104863A1 - Scooter bag

Info

Publication number: US20020104863A1
Application number: US09/933,886
Authority: US
Inventors: Josephine Jones
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2000-08-18
Filing date: 2001-08-20
Publication date: 2002-08-08

Abstract

A Scooter Bag includes a bag designed for use with modern scooters that are foldable between a use configuration and a storage configuration. Specifically, the Scooter Bag of the present invention includes a bag having a chamber sized to receive a scooter in its storage configuration, and that is wearable as a backpack while containing the scooter. The Scooter Bag is convertable to a second, folded configuration also wearable as a backpack, but smaller in size for wearing during operation of the scooter. In this manner, the Scooter Bag provides a storage solution for scooter riders while they are not riding the scooter, but is also portable such that the bag can be worn while riding the scooter, and may include traditional backpack pouches and accessories.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This Application is a continuation in part of Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60/226,497 filed Aug. 18, 2000, currently co-pending.[0001]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Scooter Bag of the present invention includes a bag designed for use with modern scooters that are foldable between a use configuration and a storage configuration. Specifically, the Scooter Bag of the present invention includes a bag having a chamber sized to receive a scooter in its storage configuration, and that is wearable as a backpack while containing the scooter. The Scooter Bag is convertable to a second, folded configuration also wearable as a backpack, but smaller in size for wearing during operation of the scooter. In this manner, the Scooter Bag of the present invention provides a storage solution for scooter riders while they are not riding the scooter, but is also portable such that the bag can be worn while riding the scooter, and may include traditional backpack pouches and accessories,

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Scooter Bag of the present invention showing a main storage chamber, an accessory chamber attached to the main chamber, and an arrangement of clips for attaching the shoulder straps to accomplish the various configurations of the present invention; [0003]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the Scooter Bag of the present invention showing the zippered entrance to the main storage chamber and the split shoulder strap attached to the lower portion of the main storage chamber; [0004]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the Scooter Bag of the present invention showing the shoulder strap in its single-strap configuration where the two shoulder straps are attached together to make a single strap, and showing the zippered entrance into the main storage chamber; [0005]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the Scooter Bag of the present invention showing the bag in its folded configuration for use while riding the scooter, and showing the attachment of shoulder straps to create a backpack; [0006]
FIG. 5 is a side view of a typical scooter showing the platform, wheels and extendible handle in its useable, unfolded state; [0007]
FIG. 6 is a is a side view of the typical scooter of FIG. 5 in its folded state for storage in the Scooter Bag of the present invention; [0008]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the Scooter Bag of the present invention with portions of the main storage chamber cut away for clarity and showing the placement of the folded scooter within the chamber, and showing the padded nature of the chamber walls; [0009]
FIG. 8 is a view of the back of a person wearing the Scooter Bag of the present invention in its first configuration containing the folded scooter; and [0010]
FIG. 9 is a view of the back of a person wearing the Scooter Bag of the present invention in its second configuration while using the scooter previously contained in the Scooter Bag.[0011]

GLOSSARY

[0012] 100 Scooter Bag of the present invention
[0013] 102 main storage chamber
[0014] 104 accessory storage chamber
[0015] 106 shoulder strap
[0016] 108 male clips
[0017] 110 female clips
[0018] 112 shoulder strap zipper
[0019] 113 female clips
[0020] 114 zipper
[0021] 116 main storage chamber zipper
[0022] 118 extension strap ends
[0023] 120 male clips
[0024] 122 middle section
[0025] 200 Scooter
[0026] 204 platform
[0027] 206 rear wheel
[0028] 208 handlebar
[0029] 210 front wheel
[0030] 212 hinge
[0031] 214 handles
[0032] 216 width
[0033] 218 length
[0034] 220 height
[0035] 250 kid
[0036] 252 shoulders
[0037] 254 legs

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring initially to FIG. 1, a perspective view of the Scooter Bag of the present invention is shown and generally designated [0038] 100. Scooter Bag 100 includes a main storage chamber 102 having an upper end 102A and a lower end 102B, an accessory chamber 104 having a zipper 114 and attached to the main chamber 102, and an arrangement of clips 108, 110, and 113 for attaching the shoulder straps 106 to accomplish the various configurations of the present invention.
Referring now to FIG. 2, an alternative perspective view of the [0039] Scooter Bag 100 of the present invention shows the zipper 116 which provides access to the main storage chamber 102. Shoulder strap 106 is shown in its split configuration with shoulder strap 106A attached to clip 120A, and shoulder strap 106B attached to clip 120B, at the lower end 102B of the main storage chamber 102. This provides for a scooter to be installed in the Scooter Bag 100, and the Scooter Bag 100 may then be worn by a user, as is discussed in conjunction with FIG. 8.
Referring now to FIG. 3, a perspective view of the [0040] Scooter Bag 100 of the present invention showing the shoulder strap 106 in its single-strap configuration where the two shoulder straps 106A and 106B are attached together to make a single strap 106, and showing the zipper 116 for accessing the interior of the main storage chamber 102.
Referring to FIG. 4, a perspective view of the [0041] Scooter Bag 100 of the present invention showing the bag in its folded configuration for use while riding a scooter. Specifically, main storage chamber 102 is folded at midsection 122 such that lower section 102B is now adjacent upper section 104, and held in place by connecting clips 113A and 108A, and 113B and 108B. In this configuration, the Scooter Bag 100 may be easily worn while using the scooter, as will be discussed in conjunction with FIG. 9.
From FIG. 4, the attachment of [0042] shoulder straps 106A and 106B to clips 110A and 110B, respectively, creates a backpack configuration which is shorter and easier to wear during the activity of riding the scooter. It should be appreciated that the lower section 102B of the main storage chamber may collapse in this configuration, thereby providing a lower profile Scooter Bag 100 for easy wearing.
Referring now to FIG. 5, a side view of a typical scooter is shown and generally designated [0043] 200. Scooter 200 includes 200 platform 204, rear wheel 206, handlebar 208 having a front wheel 210 and attached to hinge 212 and handles 214. FIG. 6 shows the scooter 200 in its folded configuration for storage, and having a width 216, a length 218, and a height 220.
Referring now to FIG. 7, a perspective view of the [0044] Scooter Bag 100 of the present invention is shown with portions of the main storage chamber 102 cut away for clarity and showing the placement of the folded scooter 200 within the chamber 102. Also shown in this view is the padded nature of the chamber walls. Specifically the main storage chamber is made of a padded material 223 which provides protection from injury to a person carrying the scooter 200 within the Scooter Bag 100, as well as providing for a padded container thereby minimizing any damage to the scooter during the storage and transportation within the bag.
From this view, [0045] Scooter Bag 100 is shown to have a width 230, a length 232, and a height 234. These dimensions, in a preferred embodiment, are slightly larger than the dimensions of the scooter 200 showing in FIG. 6. Also, it is to be appreciated that Scooter Bag 100 may be sized to fit virtually any size scooter, and that the dimensions are merely limited by the size of the person wearing the Scooter Bag 100. Furthermore, the width of accessory storage chamber 104 may be sufficient to hold traditionally sized notebooks and papers, such as 8.5×11 inch papers, in order to facilitate use of the Scooter Bag 100 for traveling to and from school.
Referring now to FIG. 8, a view of the back of a [0046] person 250 having shoulders 252, and legs 254 wearing the Scooter Bag 100 is shown. IN this view, the Scooter Bag 100 is shown with the scooter 200 contained within the Scooter Bag 100. Alternatively, FIG. 9 shows the back of the person 250 wearing the Scooter Bag 100 of the present invention in its second folded configuration as shown in FIG. 4, and using the scooter 200 previously contained in the Scooter Bag.

Claims

I claim:

1. A scooter bag, comprising:

a main storage chamber having a top portion, a middle portion and a lower portion and wherein each said portion has a right and a left side; and

a means for attaching said right side of said bottom portion to said right side of said top portion and said left side of said bottom portion to said left side of said top portion;

wherein attaching said right side of said bottom portion to said right side of said top portion and said left side of said bottom portion to said left side of said top portion changes said main storage chamber from a first configuration wherein said storage chamber is sized to receive a scooter, to a second configuration wherein said storage chamber is folded in half.