US20180279728A1

US20180279728A1 - Multi-compartment rolling bag system

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Publication number: US20180279728A1
Application number: US15/472,174
Authority: US
Inventors: Josephine Marrello
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-03-28
Filing date: 2017-03-28
Publication date: 2018-10-04
Also published as: CA2962301A1

Abstract

A multi-compartment rolling bag system includes a multi-compartment bag assembly having a bag with a plurality of wheels, a handle, a lock mechanism, a first-opening, a second-opening, a plurality of internal-compartments, a plurality of external-compartments, a make-up bag, a toiletry bag, and a back-side pocket. The multi-compartment rolling bag system provides a bag allowing a user to transport hot yoga related items including a water bottle and a yoga mat as well as a make-up bag, a toiletry bag for freshening up after hot yoga. The device also provides means for carrying flip flops for showering and for wearing in a changeroom.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of hand bags and more specifically relates to a multi-compartment rolling bag system.

2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, including increasing growth and development, preventing aging, strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, and also enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system and helps prevent “diseases of affluence” such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Hot yoga in particular has become hugely popular across the world. Hot yoga has several benefits including detoxification, strength development, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. The heat also provides relaxation and improves breathing while focusing the mind. While working out, it is difficult to remember to pack items one may need and also carry several items at once. A suitable solution is desired.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,604,102 to Kenneth B. Albritton relates to a sports equipment bag, organizer and ventilator. The described sports equipment bag, organizer and ventilator includes a bag includes a back wall having a hook accommodating the hanging of the bag when opened, a plurality of compartments on a front surface of the back wall, the plurality of compartments having a front portion being of a mesh material accommodating a view of the objects and a circulation of air within the compartments. the compartments can have shelves projecting from the back wall to accommodate the objects. the wall can be folded or rolled to close the back wall into the bag for carrying by the handles through hands or on a back of a user. a locking bar on a zipper enclosing the bag can be used to secure the bag to a locker.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known hand bag art, the present disclosure provides a novel multi-compartment rolling bag system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a multi-compartment bag for carrying a plurality of items related to yoga or other physical activities.
A multi-compartment rolling bag system is disclosed herein. The multi-compartment rolling bag system includes a multi-compartment bag assembly including a bag having a plurality of wheels, a handle, a lock mechanism, a first-opening, a second-opening, a plurality of internal-compartments, a plurality of external-compartments, a make-up bag, and a toiletry bag. The multi-compartment rolling bag system comprises the multi-compartment bag assembly. The multi-compartment bag assembly comprises the bag. The bag comprises the handle, the first-opening, the second-opening, the plurality of internal-compartments, the plurality of external-compartments, the toiletry bag, and the make-up bag in functional combination.
In a preferred embodiment, the bag comprises a height of approximately 20 inches, a length of approximately 16 inches, and a width of approximately 11 inches. The bag also includes a plurality of wheels for rolling the bag. The wheels are able to turn and spin allowing a user to travel with the bag. The bag may also include a back pocket for storing flip-flops. The handle may be extendable and configured to extend from a top portion of the bag. The first-opening the second-opening include a plurality of internal-compartments for receiving and storing at least one item such as dry clothing, cell phones, keys, shoes, hair elastics and wet towels. The internal-compartments comprise zipper fastened pockets for storing at least one item. The plurality of external-compartments are located on an external surface of the bag for receiving and storing at least one item. One side of the bag includes an external-compartment for securing a yoga mat to the bag and the other side of the bag includes an external-compartment for storing a bottle. The external-compartments comprise elastic mesh material for flexibly receiving at least one item. The bag comprises a hook-and-loop strap for further securing a yoga mat contained within the external-compartments. The hook-and-loop strap comprises a first end and a second end able to be coupled together for securing at least one item.
The bag comprises at least one fastener for closing and opening of the first-opening and second-opening. The at least one fastener comprises a zipping fastener. The make-up bag is removably coupled within the first-opening. The make-up bag comprises a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands for securing at least one make-up item, a flat or curling iron. The toiletry bag is removably coupled within the second-opening. The toiletry bag comprises a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands for securing at least one toiletry-item and wet yoga suit. The multi-compartment rolling bag system provides a bag allowing a user to transport hot yoga or pilates related items. The device may further include a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism may include a fingerprint entry, code, or other locking means requiring user entry.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a multi-compartment rolling bag system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4A is a perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4B is a perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5A is a perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5B is a perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to hand bags and more particularly to a multi-compartment rolling bag system as used to improve the handling of items for convenience.
Generally, the present invention is a bag which consolidates everything into one bag and reduces strain on a user's back. The bag includes compartments for items related to hot yoga, PILATES or other mat exercises or related activities. The device reduces forgetting items and the risk of damaging the back. A yoga mat may be rolled up and secured to the bag via fastening straps on the side of the bag. A water bottle compartment may be located on the other side of the bag. The bag may also include a back compartment for flip flops. The multi-compartment rolling bag system includes two zipper compartments; one for dry clothing and a make-up bag, cell phones, keys, shoes, hair elastics and another for a toiletry bag and wet towels. The device may further include a lock mechanism. The lock mechanism may include a fingerprint locking and unlocking device or a code requiring user entry.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5B, various views of a multi-compartment rolling bag system 100. FIG. 1 shows a multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 may include a multi-compartment bag assembly 110 including a bag 120 having a plurality of wheels 144, a handle 122, a lock mechanism, a first-opening 124, a second-opening 126, a plurality of internal-compartments 128, a plurality of external-compartments 130, a make-up bag 134, a toiletry bag 136, and a back-side pocket 142. The multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 comprises the multi-compartment bag assembly 110. The multi-compartment bag assembly 110 comprises the bag 120 which includes the first-opening 124, the second-opening 126, the plurality of internal-compartments 128, the plurality of external-compartments 130, the toiletry bag 136, and the make-up bag 134 in functional combination. The back-side pocket 142 may be used to store flip flops for using in the shower and changeroom after yoga or other exercise.
The external-compartments 130 comprise elastic mesh material for flexibly receiving at least one item 5. The at least one item 5 includes a bottle 10. The at least one item 5 may include a yoga mat 15. The internal-compartments 128 comprise zipper fastened pockets for storing at least one item 5. The handle 122 may be extendable and is configured to extend from a top portion of the bag 120. The bag 120 comprises a hook-and-loop strap 132 for further securing at least one item 5 contained within the external-compartments 130. The bag 120 comprises a height of approximately 20 inches, a length of approximately 16 inches, and a width of approximately 11 inches. The bag 120 comprises at least one fastener for closing and opening of the first-opening 124 and second-opening 126. The at least one fastener comprises a zipping fastener.
FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 may include first-opening 124 and the second-opening 126. The first-opening 124 and the second-opening 126 include a plurality of internal-compartments 128 for receiving and storing at least one item 5. The plurality of external-compartments 130 are located on an external surface of the bag 120 for receiving and storing at least one item 5. The make-up bag 134 is removably coupled within the first-opening 124. The hook-and-loop strap 132 comprises a first end and a second end able to be coupled together for securing at least one item 5.
FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 may include a multi-compartment bag assembly 110 including a bag 120 having a handle 122, a first-opening 124, a second-opening 126, a plurality of internal-compartments 128, a plurality of external-compartments 130, a make-up bag 134, and a toiletry bag 136. The multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 comprises the multi-compartment bag assembly 110. The multi-compartment bag assembly 110 comprises the bag 120. The bag 120 comprises the handle 122, the first-opening 124, the second-opening 126, the plurality of internal-compartments 128, the plurality of external-compartments 130, the toiletry bag 136, and the make-up bag 134, and a back-side pocket 142 in functional combination.
In a preferred embodiment, the bag 120 comprises a height of approximately 20 inches, a length of approximately 16 inches, and a width of approximately 11 inches. The handle 122 may be extendable and configured to extend from a top portion of the bag 120. The first-opening 124 and the second-opening 126 include a plurality of internal-compartments 128 for receiving and storing at least one item 5. The internal-compartments 128 comprise zipper (zipping fastener) fastened pockets for storing at least one item 5. The plurality of external-compartments 130 are located on an external surface of the bag 120 for receiving and storing at least one item 5. The external-compartments 130 comprise elastic mesh material for flexibly receiving at least one item 5. The at least one item 5 may include a bottle.
The bag 120 comprises a hook-and-loop strap 132 for further securing a yoga mat 15 contained within the external-compartments 130. The hook-and-loop strap 132 comprises a first end and a second end able to be coupled together for securing at least one item. The bag 120 comprises at least one fastener for closing and opening of the first-opening 124 and second-opening 126. The at least one fastener comprises a zipping fastener. The multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 provides carrying means for allowing a user to transport hot yoga related items.
FIG. 4A-4B shows front perspective views of the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 may include a toiletry bag 136. The toiletry bag 136 is removably coupled within the second-opening 126. The toiletry bag 136 comprises a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands 138 for securing at least one toiletry-item. The bag allows for easy transportation of toiletry items to the shower enabling a user to freshen up after hot yoga.
FIG. 5A-5B shows front perspective views of the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the multi-compartment rolling bag system 100 may include a make-up bag 134 for a user to apply makeup after engaging in hot yoga. The make-up bag 134 is removably coupled within the first-opening 124. The make-up bag 134 comprises a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands 138 for securing at least one make-up item, flat or curling iron, comb, body lotion or other items.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Claims

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:

1. A multi-compartment rolling bag system for a user to transport hot yoga related items, the multi-compartment rolling bag system comprising:

a multi-compartment bag assembly including in functional combination

a bag having a front side, a back side, a top, and a bottom, the bag including a first-opening, a second-opening, a backside pocket, and a plurality of external-compartments,

the first-opening and the second-opening located on the front side of the bag, each including a plurality of internal-compartments, the plurality of internal-compartments configured for receiving and storing at least one hot yoga related item that is dry, and at least one hot yoga related item that is wet,

the backside pocket located the back side of the bag, the backside pocket sized and dimensioned to store a pair of flip flops,

the plurality of external-compartments being located on an external surface of the bag and being configured for receiving and storing at least a yoga mat and a water bottle;

a plurality of wheels affixed to the bottom of the bag, and configured for rolling the bag,

a handle affixed to a top portion of the bag, and configured to extend from the top of the bag and tote the bag on the plurality of wheels,

a make-up bag removably coupled to the bag within the first-opening of the bag; and

a toiletry bag removably coupled to the bag within the second-opening of the bag.

2. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein at least two of the plurality of external-compartments each include an elastic mesh material configured to flexibly receive and store the yoga mat and the water bottle.

3. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 2, further comprising:

the bottle, said bottle being received and stored in one of the plurality of external-compartments; and

the yoga mat, said yoga mat being received and stored in another of the plurality of external-compartments while in a rolled up state.

4. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 3, wherein the yoga mat has cylindrical dimensions on the order of a 2 foot height and a 6 inch diameter, when in the rolled up state.

5. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the internal-compartments comprise zipper fastened pockets for storing at least one item.

6. (canceled)

7. (canceled)

8. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the bag further includes a hook-and-loop fastener strap configured to secure at least one item received and stored by at least of the plurality of external-compartments.

9. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the bag has a height of approximately 20 inches.

10. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the bag has a length of approximately 16 inches.

11. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the bag has a width of approximately 11 inches.

12. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the bag further includes at least one fastener for closing and opening of the first-opening and the second-opening.

13. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 12, wherein the at least one fastener comprises a zipping fastener.

14. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the make-up bag includes a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands for securing at least one make-up item.

15. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein the toiletry bag includes a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands for securing at least one toiletry-item.

16. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 8, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener strap includes a first end and a second end able to be coupled together for securing at least one item.

17. (canceled)

18. (canceled)

19. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 1, wherein a first internal-compartment of the first-opening is configured for receiving and storing dry clothes; and

wherein a second internal-compartment of the second-opening is configured for receiving and storing a wet towel.

20. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 19, wherein the toiletry bag includes a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands configured for securing at least one toiletry-item and wet yoga suit.

21. A multi-compartment rolling bag system for a user to transport hot yoga related items, the multi-compartment rolling bag system comprising:

a bottle;

a yoga mat;

a multi-compartment bag assembly including in functional combination

the first-opening and the second-opening located on the front side of the bag, each including a plurality of internal-compartments, the plurality of internal-compartments configured for receiving and storing at least one hot yoga related item,

the plurality of external-compartments being located on an external surface of the bag and being configured for receiving and storing at least the yoga mat and the water bottle;

a toiletry bag removably coupled to the bag within the second-opening of the bag; and

wherein the bottle is received and stored in one of the plurality of external-compartments;

wherein the yoga mat is received and stored in another of the plurality of external-compartments while in a rolled up state;

wherein at least two of the plurality of external-compartments each include an elastic mesh material configured to flexibly receive and store the yoga mat and the water bottle;

wherein the yoga mat has cylindrical dimensions on the order of 2 feet height and 6 inch diameter when in the rolled up state;

wherein the internal-compartments comprise zipper fastened pockets for storing at least one item;

wherein the bag further includes a hook-and-loop fastener strap configured to secure at least one item received and stored by at least of the plurality of external-compartments;

wherein the hook-and-loop fastener strap includes a first end and a second end able to be coupled together for securing at least one item;

wherein the bag has a height of approximately 20 inches;

wherein the bag has a length of approximately 16 inches;

wherein the bag has a width of approximately 11 inches;

wherein the bag further includes at least one fastener for closing and opening of the first-opening and the second-opening;

wherein the at least one fastener comprises a zipping fastener;

wherein the make-up bag includes a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands for securing at least one make-up item; and

wherein the toiletry bag includes a plurality of elastic fabric securing bands for securing at least one toiletry-item.

22. The multi-compartment rolling bag system of claim 21, wherein a first internal-compartment of the first-opening is configured for receiving and storing dry clothes; and