WO2009141791A2 - Convertible bag - Google Patents
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- WO2009141791A2 WO2009141791A2 PCT/IB2009/052107 IB2009052107W WO2009141791A2 WO 2009141791 A2 WO2009141791 A2 WO 2009141791A2 IB 2009052107 W IB2009052107 W IB 2009052107W WO 2009141791 A2 WO2009141791 A2 WO 2009141791A2
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C9/00—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A42—HEADWEAR
- A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
- A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
- A42B1/006—Hats; Caps; Hoods convertible or adaptable for uses other than as headgear
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F4/00—Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into other articles or into objects for other use; Sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
- A45F4/02—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
- A45C13/1023—Arrangement of fasteners with elongated profiles fastened by sliders
- A45C13/103—Arrangement of zip-fasteners
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
- A45C13/1076—Arrangement of fasteners with a snap action
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/26—Special adaptations of handles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C9/00—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use
- A45C2009/007—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use into other hand or travelling articles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
- A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
- A45C2013/1015—Arrangement of fasteners of hook and loop type
Definitions
- the present invention refers to a bag; in particular, it refers to a walking, evening or sport bag, or to a man's bag, a child's school-bag or the like.
- the technical problem set and solved by the present invention is that of providing a bag convertible into another article of clothing, so as to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks.
- the present invention provides several relevant advantages.
- the main advantage is that, by the convertibility into a hat, the bag actually provides - contrary to known bags - two wardrobe articles instead of merely one, effectively and ingenuously exploiting the item-holding compartment naturally present in the bag itself.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the bag according to a preferred embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 shows another perspective view of the bag di Figure 1 , in which the bag is upturned with respect to the position of this latter Figure;
- FIG. 3 shows a further perspective view of the bag di Figure 1, during the removal of closing means thereof;
- FIG. 4 A shows a view of a detail in a section, along line A-A of Figure 3, of the bag of Figure 1 , during the engagement and the removal of closing means thereof;
- Figures 4B, 4C and 4D show each a view analogous to that of Figure 4A for a respective alternative embodiment of the closing means of the bag of the invention.
- FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the bag of Figure 1 worn-on as a hat. Description of preferred embodiments
- the bag according to the invention is generally denoted by 1.
- the bag 1 comprises a main body 20, which in the present instance is substantially bowler-shaped (derby-shaped) and defines an item-holding internal compartment 2.
- the bag 1 further comprises holding means 3 for a user's holding of the bag itself, means which in the present example consist in a seat, obtained in correspondence of a brim 22 of the main body 20 and adapted just to allow insertion of a user's hand.
- the bag 1 further comprises closing means 4 for closing the internal compartment 2, adapted just to close said compartment in correspondence of its mouth 21.
- closing means 4 comprises a closing element 41, substantially flap-shaped and removably engageable, in correspondence of its periphery, on the mouth 21 of the internal compartment 2.
- the element 41 centrally bears a zipper 44.
- first and second engagement means respectively denoted by 42 and 43, respectively applied in correspondence of the periphery of the closing element 41 and of the mouth 21 of the internal compartment 2, and removably engageable to each other.
- the closing means 4 is of removable type, thereby allowing the convertible bag of the invention to assume a first configuration, in which it can be used as an item-holding bag and in which said means is engaged with the main body 2 of the bag itself, and a second configuration, in which such means 4 is removed and the bag can be worn-on as a hat, as shown in Figure 5.
- the item- holding compartment evidently accommodates a subject's head.
- the closing means 4 - and in particular the second engagement means 43 thereof - once disengaged does not interfere with the subject's head and therefore causes no inconvenience whatsoever during a wearing on of the bag as a hat.
- this is obtained by applying the engagement means 43 onto a flap 45 integral to the main body 20, and making such engagement means substantially foldaway once said flap is raised.
- the bowler-shaped configuration by virtue of the wide internal compartment and of the rounded configuration thereof, represents a quite effective implementation of the present invention.
- the holding means 3 may consist, e.g., in a handle or a shoulder strap, optionally removably connected to the main body of the bag.
- FIG 4C shows an alternative embodiment of the above-introduced closing means.
- an internal annular band 401 be applied, e.g. of the already known felt-covering or sweat band type, onto which a membrane or closing element 402 is removably applied.
- a membrane 402 is comprised of a first portion (top in Figure 4C) 403 and a second portion (bottom in Figure 4C) 404 integral to each other, preferably with the second portion 404 slightly longer than the first portion 403.
- First portion 403 and brim 401 bear mutual engagement means (e.g.
- buttons with buttonholes, or snap fasteners or Velcro® of the type described hereto with reference to the preceding embodiments and generally denoted herein by 406.
- the brim 401 bottomwise is connected to the second portion 404 by a zipper 405 or an equivalent means.
- the membrane turning the hat into a bag would necessarily be 2-3 cm lower than the brim of the hat, making it more recognizable as an article and thereby enhancing the deceiving perception.
- a string e.g. of leather, joining suitable holes placed in the peripheral portion of the membrane and of the felt-covering band of the hat. Therefore, evidently such a string would act as a shoulder strap or handle for carrying the bag.
- Figure 4D illustrates a further embodiment of the bag that is analogous to that of Figure 4C, yet provides the addition of a string or shoulder strap 407 crossing the felt-covering band 401.
- a string 407 optionally removable, can therefore act both as hat-holding element and bag-holding means.
- the string may cross the closing membrane instead of the felt- covering band.
- the bag of the invention might be substantially helmet-shaped, both having a sport meaning (motorcycling, horse- riding, or other), and with a shape equivalent to military and regulation helmets (police helmets, fireguard helmets, etc.) or with a configuration resembling historical headgears.
Abstract
A bag (1) convertible into a hat (1'), adapted just to assume a first configuration in which it can be used as an item-holding bag and a second configuration in which it can be worn-on as a hat-headgear, comprising: a bowler hat-shaped main body (20), a item-holding internal compartment (2), adapted to accommodate, in the second configuration, a subject's head; a seat (3) for a user's holding of the bag itself; and a zipper for closing the internal compartment, that can be actuated in the first configuration.
Description
CONVERTIBLE BAG
DESCRIPTION Application field
The present invention refers to a bag; in particular, it refers to a walking, evening or sport bag, or to a man's bag, a child's school-bag or the like.
Summary of the invention
In contemporary life, we are called to perform every day a plurality of working, sporting and social activities requiring a varied wardrobe, suited to different personal needs.
Among the essential elements of such a wardrobe there are without doubt bags, in particular walking or evening handbags, and hats.
However, economic considerations and space needs do not always allow to avail oneself of the variety of articles one would wish to own.
Therefore, the technical problem set and solved by the present invention is that of providing a bag convertible into another article of clothing, so as to overcome the above-mentioned drawbacks.
Such a problem is solved by a bag according to claim 1.
Preferred features of the present invention are set forth in the dependent claims thereof.
The present invention provides several relevant advantages. The main advantage is that, by the convertibility into a hat, the bag actually provides - contrary to known bags - two wardrobe articles instead of merely one, effectively and ingenuously exploiting the item-holding compartment naturally present in the bag itself.
Description of the figures
Other advantages, features and the operation steps of the present invention will be made apparent in the detailed description of some embodiments thereof, given hereinafter by way of example and not for limitative purposes. Reference will be made to the figures of the annexed drawings, wherein:
- Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the bag according to a preferred embodiment of the invention;
- Figure 2 shows another perspective view of the bag di Figure 1 , in which the bag is upturned with respect to the position of this latter Figure;
- Figure 3 shows a further perspective view of the bag di Figure 1, during the removal of closing means thereof;
- Figure 4 A shows a view of a detail in a section, along line A-A of Figure 3, of the bag of Figure 1 , during the engagement and the removal of closing means
thereof;
- Figures 4B, 4C and 4D show each a view analogous to that of Figure 4A for a respective alternative embodiment of the closing means of the bag of the invention; and
- Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the bag of Figure 1 worn-on as a hat. Description of preferred embodiments
Referring initially to Figures 1, 2 and 3, in a preferred embodiment the bag according to the invention is generally denoted by 1.
The bag 1 comprises a main body 20, which in the present instance is substantially bowler-shaped (derby-shaped) and defines an item-holding internal compartment 2. The bag 1 further comprises holding means 3 for a user's holding of the bag itself, means which in the present example consist in a seat, obtained in correspondence of a brim 22 of the main body 20 and adapted just to allow insertion of a user's hand. The bag 1 further comprises closing means 4 for closing the internal compartment 2, adapted just to close said compartment in correspondence of its mouth 21. In particular, such closing means 4 comprises a closing element 41, substantially flap-shaped and removably engageable, in correspondence of its periphery, on the mouth 21 of the internal compartment 2. The element 41 centrally bears a zipper 44. The above-mentioned removable connection between element 41 and compartment 2 is made by first and second engagement means, respectively denoted by 42 and 43, respectively applied in correspondence of the periphery of the closing element 41 and of the mouth 21 of the internal compartment 2, and removably engageable to each other.
In the embodiment of Figure 4A, such engagement means 42 and 43 are based on snap fasteners, whereas in the embodiment of Figure 4B they are of Velcro® type. Therefore, the closing means 4 is of removable type, thereby allowing the convertible bag of the invention to assume a first configuration, in which it can be used as an item-holding bag and in which said means is engaged with the main body 2 of the bag itself, and a second configuration, in which such means 4 is removed and the bag can be worn-on as a hat, as shown in Figure 5. In this latter configuration the item- holding compartment evidently accommodates a subject's head. It will be appreciated, as better seen in Figures 4A and 4B, that the closing means 4 - and in particular the second engagement means 43 thereof - once disengaged does not interfere with the subject's head and therefore causes no inconvenience whatsoever during a wearing on of the bag as a hat. In the present example this is obtained by applying the engagement means 43 onto a flap 45 integral to the main body 20, and making such engagement means substantially foldaway once said flap is raised.
It will be appreciated that the bowler-shaped configuration, by virtue of the wide internal compartment and of the rounded configuration thereof, represents a quite effective implementation of the present invention.
According to a further embodiment, the holding means 3 may consist, e.g., in a handle or a shoulder strap, optionally removably connected to the main body of the bag.
Figure 4C shows an alternative embodiment of the above-introduced closing means. In particular, it is provided that in correspondence of the mouth of the internal compartment 2 an internal annular band 401 be applied, e.g. of the already known felt-covering or sweat band type, onto which a membrane or closing element 402 is removably applied. Such a membrane 402 is comprised of a first portion (top in Figure 4C) 403 and a second portion (bottom in Figure 4C) 404 integral to each other, preferably with the second portion 404 slightly longer than the first portion 403. First portion 403 and brim 401 bear mutual engagement means (e.g. buttons with buttonholes, or snap fasteners or Velcro®) of the type described hereto with reference to the preceding embodiments and generally denoted herein by 406. Moreover, the brim 401 bottomwise (always referring to the direction of Figure 4C) is connected to the second portion 404 by a zipper 405 or an equivalent means. This solution enables a sturdier joining among parts and greater safety in holding the items placed in the bag.
Moreover, the membrane turning the hat into a bag would necessarily be 2-3 cm lower than the brim of the hat, making it more recognizable as an article and thereby enhancing the deceiving perception.
Alternatively, for fastening the membrane to the hat, especially in the case of a man's hat and in particular for cow-boy type ones, there might be used a string, e.g. of leather, joining suitable holes placed in the peripheral portion of the membrane and of the felt-covering band of the hat. Therefore, evidently such a string would act as a shoulder strap or handle for carrying the bag.
Figure 4D illustrates a further embodiment of the bag that is analogous to that of Figure 4C, yet provides the addition of a string or shoulder strap 407 crossing the felt-covering band 401. Such a string 407, optionally removable, can therefore act both as hat-holding element and bag-holding means.
According to a variant, the string may cross the closing membrane instead of the felt- covering band.
According to a further variant embodiment, the bag of the invention might be substantially helmet-shaped, both having a sport meaning (motorcycling, horse- riding, or other), and with a shape equivalent to military and regulation helmets
(police helmets, fireguard helmets, etc.) or with a configuration resembling historical headgears.
The present invention has been hereto described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof. It is understood that to such embodiments modifications might be effected which anyhow fall within the concept of the same invention, according to the content of the claims hereinafter.
Claims
1. A bag (1) convertible into a headgear (1'), adapted to assume a first configuration in which it can be used as an item-holding bag and a second configuration in which it can be worn-on as a hat-headgear, comprising:
- an item-holding internal compartment (2), adapted to accommodate, in said second configuration, a subject's head;
- holding means (3) for a user's holding of the bag itself; and
- closing means (4) for closing said internal compartment, which can be actuated in said first configuration.
2. The bag (1) according to claim 1, wherein said holding means (3) is of removable type and adapted to be removed in said second configuration.
3. The bag (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said holding means (3) comprises a handle or a shoulder strap.
4. The bag (1) according to claim 1, wherein said holding means comprises a seat (3) obtained into said bag and adapted to allow insertion of a user's hand.
5. The bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said closing means (4) is of removable type and adapted to be removed in said second configuration.
6. The bag (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said closing means (4) comprises a closing element (41) removably engageable in correspondence of the mouth (21) of said internal compartment.
7. The bag (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said closing means (4) comprises first (42) and second (43) engagement means, respectively applied in correspondence of said closing element (41) and of said mouth (21) of said internal compartment (2), removably engageable one with the other.
8. The bag (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said first (42) and/or second (43) engagement means comprise buttons.
9. The bag (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said first (42) and second (43) engagement means are of Velcro® type.
10. The bag (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein said first (42) and second (43) engagement means comprise a zipper and/or a string.
11. The bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a substantially bowler hat-shaped main body (20).
12. The bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is a walking bag.
13. The bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is an evening bag.
14. The bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is a man's bag.
15. The bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is a child's school-bag.
16. The bag (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which is a bag convertible into a helmet.
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US6230331B1 (en) * | 2000-03-03 | 2001-05-15 | Gonzalo D. Aguilar | Hat with applications |
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US3011173A (en) * | 1958-07-21 | 1961-12-05 | Carlos C Goetz | Combination carrying case and hat |
US5507205A (en) * | 1994-05-11 | 1996-04-16 | Auto-Shade, Inc. | Hat shaped back pack steering wheel cover |
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