U.S. patent application number 14/795107 was filed with the patent office on 2016-01-14 for customizable bag.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jon G. Harstvedt. Invention is credited to Jon G. Harstvedt.
Application Number | 20160007719 14/795107 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55066019 |
Filed Date | 2016-01-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160007719 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Harstvedt; Jon G. |
January 14, 2016 |
Customizable Bag
Abstract
A customizable bag for interchangeably displaying photos,
business logos, and images of characters, such as superheroes,
sports teams, celebrities, and the like on the exterior a bag. The
customizable bag includes a main compartment and one or more
secondary compartments for carrying objects therein. The bag
further includes one or more pockets disposed within a main
compartment or a secondary compartment, such that the exterior
surface of the bag serves as a front wall for a pocket. The pocket
includes a transparent window disposed on the front wall thereof,
wherein the pocket can receive an insert having an image thereon.
An opening is disposed on the pocket that enables the insert to be
inserted into the pocket, wherein the image is then displayed
through the transparent window. The opening is closable by a
fastener in order to protect the insert from becoming wet.
Inventors: |
Harstvedt; Jon G.; (Santa
Rosa Beach, FL) |
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Applicant: |
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Harstvedt; Jon G. |
Santa Rosa Beach |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
55066019 |
Appl. No.: |
14/795107 |
Filed: |
July 9, 2015 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62022756 |
Jul 10, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
224/645 ;
150/103 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 3/04 20130101; A45C
13/08 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45F 3/04 20060101
A45F003/04; A45C 3/00 20060101 A45C003/00 |
Claims
1. A customizable bag, comprising: a bag comprising an exterior
surface and a main compartment; wherein said bag comprises an
opening adapted to provide access to said main compartment; one or
more pockets disposed within said bag, wherein each of said one or
more pockets comprises a rear wall, a front wall, an interior
volume, and an opening adapted to receive an insert therein; a
transparent window disposed on said front wall of said one or more
pockets, wherein said transparent window is adapted to display said
insert therethrough.
2. The customizable bag of claim 1, wherein said bag is a
backpack.
3. The customizable bag of claim 1, further comprising one or more
secondary compartments disposed on said bag, wherein said one or
more secondary compartments each comprise a base, one or more
sidewalls, an upper end, and an opening providing access to an
interior of said one or more secondary compartments.
4. The customizable bag of claim 3, wherein said one or more
pockets are disposed within said interior of said one or more
secondary compartments, such that a front wall of said one or more
secondary compartments serves as said front wall of said one or
more pockets.
5. The customizable bag of claim 1, wherein said opening of said
one or more secondary compartments is closable by a fastener.
6. The customizable bag of claim 5, wherein said fastener is a
water-resistant zipper.
7. The customizable bag of claim 1, wherein said opening of said
bag is closable by a fastener.
8. The customizable bag of claim 7, wherein said fastener is a
water-resistant zipper.
9. The customizable bag of claim 1, wherein said opening of said
one or more pockets is disposed on said rear wall of said one or
more pockets.
10. The customizable bag of claim 1, wherein said opening of said
one or more pockets is closable by a fastener disposed therealong
said opening.
11. The customizable bag of claim 10, wherein said fastener
comprises a hook and loop material.
12. The customizable bag of claim 1, wherein said rear wall of said
one or more pockets is secured to and disposed on a rear side of
said transparent window, wherein said opening of said one or more
pockets is disposed between said rear wall and said transparent
window.
13. The customizable bag of claim 1, further comprising said insert
disposed in said one or more pockets, wherein said insert comprises
a planar section and is adapted to be displayed through said
transparent window.
14. The customizable bag of claim 1, further comprising one or more
pouches disposed on said bag having a base, one or more sidewalls,
and an open upper end.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 62/022,756 filed on Jul. 10, 2015. The above
identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference
in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to customizable bags. More
specifically, the present invention provides a customizable bag
comprising one or more pockets disposed on the bag, wherein the
pockets are adapted to receive an insert therein. The pockets
include a window composed of a transparent material adapted to
display the insert therethrough.
[0003] Many children, teenagers, and college students carry rolling
bags, backpacks, and the like to school in order to hold books,
school supplies, and various other items. Many of these individuals
use their bag to express their interests and style. For example,
children enjoy showing off their backpacks with their favorite
superheroes, celebrities, and the like. Other individuals prefer to
display an interesting pattern or their favorite sports team on the
outside of their bag. Additionally, adults may need to show support
for their workplace at tradeshows, conventions, and the like by
having a company logo displayed on the exterior of their bag.
[0004] Unfortunately, this requires the purchase of several bags,
which is expensive and impractical for many individuals, especially
parents with multiple children. Some parents choose to spend
excessive amounts of money on multiple backpacks in order to keep
their children happy. Businesses have bags made using a specific
logo for a specific event, wherein the bags are eventually disposed
of once the event has passed. Therefore, there exists a need in the
prior art for a bag that allows a user to interchangeably display
various logos, characters, and the like thereon.
[0005] Devices have been disclosed in the prior art that relate to
bags having a window. These include devices that have been patented
and published in patent application publications. These devices
generally relate to backpacks comprising a window for viewing the
interior of the bag, such as U.S. Patent Application Publication
Number 2013/0082077 to Millman et al., U.S. Patent Application
Publication Number 2002/0153402 to Gausling et al., and U.S. Patent
Application Publication Number 2002/0185395 to Lindamood. Another
device generally relates to a window designed to expose sunlight to
solar panels disposed on the interior of the backpack, such as U.S.
Patent Application Publication Number 2014/0061273 to Bullivant et
al.
[0006] These prior art devices have several known drawbacks. The
devices in the prior art fail to provide a bag comprising an insert
or a bag capable of holding an insert therein for display through a
transparent window. Despite the devices comprising a window, the
devices fail to provide a mechanism that enables an insert to
become part of the exterior of the bag by allowing the insert to be
positioned flush against the window. Thus, the prior art devices
fail to disclose a customizable bag that can be used to
interchangeably display an insert in order to customize the
appearance of a bag.
[0007] In light of the devices disclosed in the prior art, it is
submitted that the present invention substantially diverges in
design elements from the prior art and consequently it is clear
that there is a need in the art for an improvement to existing
customizable bags. In this regard the instant invention
substantially fulfills these needs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
types of customizable bags now present in the prior art, the
present invention provides a new customizable bag wherein the same
can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when
customizing a bag by interchangeably displaying various characters,
logos, and the like on the exterior thereof.
[0009] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a new and improved customizable bag that has all of the
advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
[0010] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
customizable bag comprising an exterior surface and a main
compartment.
[0011] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
customizable bag further comprising one or more pockets disposed on
the bag, wherein each pocket comprises a front wall having a
transparent window, a rear wall, and an opening adapted to provide
access to the interior of the pocket.
[0012] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
customizable bag wherein the pocket is adapted to receive an insert
through the opening and display the insert through transparent
window.
[0013] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
customizable bag wherein the opening is closable by a fastener,
such as hook and loop material or a zipper.
[0014] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
customizable bag further comprising an insert that is disposed in
the pocket for viewing through the front wall and is
interchangeable with other inserts.
[0015] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
customizable bag further comprising one or more secondary
compartments adapted to hold objects therein.
[0016] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
customizable bag that may be readily fabricated from materials that
permit relative economy and are commensurate with durability.
[0017] Other objects, features and advantages of the present
invention will become apparent from the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Although the characteristic features of this invention will
be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and
manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood
after a review of the following description, taken in connection
with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are
provided throughout.
[0019] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the
customizable bag.
[0020] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the
customizable bag wherein the insert is disposed in the pocket.
[0021] FIG. 3 shows a cross sectional view of the customizable bag
wherein the insert is disposed in the pocket.
[0022] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment
of the customizable bag.
[0023] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment
of the customizable bag wherein an insert is positioned for
insertion into the pocket.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0024] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like
reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like
or similar elements of the customizable bag. For the purposes of
presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention,
the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for customizing
a bag by interchangeably displaying various characters, logos, and
the like on the exterior thereof. The figures are intended for
representative purposes only and should not be considered to be
limiting in any respect.
[0025] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view
of an embodiment of the customizable bag. The customizable bag 11
is adapted to allow a user to interchangeably display an insert (as
referenced in FIG. 2, 14 and FIG. 5, 32) on an exterior of the bag
12, wherein the insert comprises an image thereon, such as a
television character, superhero, sports team, business logo, a
photograph of family or friends, and the like. The insert allows a
user to tailor the appearance of his or her bag 12 to a user's
desired style, interests, to promote various businesses, and the
like. Thus, a user is able to use a single bag 12 to perform
various functions and to express their current interests and style.
When a user becomes tired and disinterested in the current exterior
of his or her bag 12, he or she removes the insert and replaces it
with another.
[0026] The customizable bag 11 comprises a bag 12 having an
exterior surface and a main compartment 34, wherein the main
compartment 34 is adapted to receive objects therein. In some
embodiments, the customizable bag 11 comprises one or more
secondary compartments 41 adapted to receive objects therein. The
customizable bag 11 further comprises one or more pockets 13
disposed within a main compartment 34 or a secondary compartment
41, such that the exterior surface of the bag serves as a front
wall for a pocket. Each pocket 13 includes a transparent window 40
adapted to display the insert therethrough. In the illustrated
embodiment, the customizable bag 11 resembles a backpack. However,
other embodiments include various types of bags, such as a
suitcase, a tote bag, a duffel bag, a messenger bag, a rolling bag,
a briefcase, a shoulder bag, among others.
[0027] The bag 12 includes a pair of parallel shoulder straps 17,
wherein each shoulder strap 17 is disposed on an opposing side of
the rear wall. The shoulder straps 17 are adapted to be positioned
over a user's shoulders in order for the bag 12 to be worn on the
user's back. The bag 12 further comprises a U-shaped handle 16
disposed on the upper end of the rear wall in order for the bag 12
to be hung on a support surface or provide an alternative carrying
position for the user.
[0028] The main compartment 34 of the bag 12 comprises a base 42,
one or more sidewalls 43, an upper end 44, and an opening 35 that
provides access thereto. The opening 35 is disposed along the
lateral sides and the upper end 44 of the bag 12. However, in other
embodiments the opening 35 can be disposed anywhere along the main
compartment 34 that is accessible to the user. The opening 35 is
closable by any suitable fastener, such as a water-resistant zipper
36. The water-resistant zipper 36 is adapted to protect the insert
14 from becoming wet and disfigured.
[0029] One or more secondary compartments 41 are disposed on the
bag 12 in order to provide additional capacity to hold objects
therein. The secondary compartment 41 comprises a base, one or more
sidewalls, and an upper end. The interior of the secondary
compartment 41 is accessible via an opening that is closable using
any suitable fastener, such as a water-resistant zipper 18. The
water-resistant zipper 18 is adapted to protect the insert 14 from
becoming wet and disfigured. In the illustrated embodiment, a
secondary compartment 41 is disposed on a front wall 33 of the main
compartment 34. The front wall 33 of the main compartment 34 serves
as a rear wall of the secondary compartment 41. In other
embodiments, the secondary compartment 41 can be disposed in any
position on the bag 12, including on the lower end or the lateral
sides thereof.
[0030] The customizable bag 11 further comprises one or more
pockets 13 disposed within a main compartment 34 or a secondary
compartment 41 of the bag 12, wherein the pocket 13 is adapted to
receive an insert therein. In the illustrated embodiment, a pocket
13 is disposed on the interior of the secondary compartment 41. The
front wall of the secondary compartment 41 comprises the exterior
of the bag 12 and, therefore serves as a front wall of the pocket
13. In other embodiments, the pockets 13 can be disposed on any
area on the customizable bag 11, including the sidewalls 43 or a
rear wall thereof. Each pocket 13 comprises a rear wall and a front
wall 19. The front wall 19 comprises a transparent window 40
adapted to display the insert therethrough. The transparent window
40 is preferably rectangular in shape and comprises the same
dimension as the dimension of the insert. However, in other
embodiments, the transparent window 40 can be any suitable shape as
long as the shape corresponds to that of the insert.
[0031] The rear wall of the pocket 13 is disposed within the
interior of the secondary compartment 41 and is secured to the
front wall of the pocket 13. The rear wall of the pocket 13
comprises an opening 15 adapted to provide access to the interior
of the pocket and receive an insert therein. The opening 15 is
disposed along the upper end of the rear wall. Thus, the insert is
adapted to be removed from or placed in the pocket 13 through the
upper end thereof. However, in other embodiments, the opening 15
can be disposed anywhere along the rear wall, including the lower
end or sides thereof, as long as the opening 15 is capable of
receiving the insert therein. The opening 15 is closable by any
suitable fastener, such as hook material 48 and loop material 49 or
a zipper.
[0032] In some embodiments, the rear wall of the pocket 13 is rigid
so as to provide support to the insert, such that the insert will
not be bend or become disfigured by any objects disposed on the
main or secondary compartments 34, 41 of the bag 12. In some
embodiments, the pocket 13 comprises a planar member that is
disposed against the rear wall thereof in order to provide
additional rigidity and support thereto. The planar member is the
same dimension as the dimension of the rear wall of the pocket 13.
The opening 15 is adapted to allow the insert to be interchangeably
disposed therein without having to bend or deform the insert.
[0033] Referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, there is shown a perspective
view of an embodiment of the customizable bag wherein the insert is
disposed in the pocket and a cross sectional view of the
customizable bag wherein the insert is disposed in the pocket,
respectively. The insert 14 comprises a planar section having a
front surface and a rear surface. The insert 14 is preferably
rectangular in shape so as to correspond to the shape of the
transparent window 40. In other embodiments, the insert 14
comprises any shape corresponding to the shape of the transparent
window 40. The front surface of the insert 14 comprises an image
that is visible through the transparent window 40. In other
embodiments, any suitable image can be displayed on the insert 14,
including a holographic image, a raised image, and the like.
[0034] The insert 14 is disposed through the opening 15 disposed on
the rear wall 50 of the pocket 13, wherein the opening 15 is then
closed via a fastener. In the illustrated embodiment, one side of
the opening comprises hook material and the opposing side of the
opening comprises loop material, such that the opposing sides of
the opening are removably secured to one another. The insert 14 is
removably secured in position because it comprises a similar
dimension to the pocket 13 so as to prevent movement within the
pocket 13. In some embodiments, the insert 14 is no thicker than 1
inch.
[0035] Referring now to FIGS. 4 and 5, there is shown a perspective
view of an alternative embodiment of the customizable bag and a
perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the customizable
bag wherein an insert is entering the pocket, respectively. The
alternative embodiment comprises one or more pockets 23 adapted to
receive an insert 32 therein, a secondary compartment 45 disposed
on the front wall of the main compartment 46 of the bag 22, and one
or more pouches 25. In the illustrated alternative embodiment,
there is shown a pair of pouches 25 disposed on opposing sides of
the bag 22, wherein each pouch 25 is mesh and comprises a base, one
or more sidewalls, and an open upper end. The bag 22 further
comprises a pair of shoulder straps 27 disposed on the rear wall
thereof and a U-shaped handle 26 disposed on the upper end
thereof.
[0036] In the illustrated embodiment, the pocket 23 comprises a
front wall, a rear wall 24, and an interior volume therein, wherein
the transparent window 47 serves 47 as the front wall of the pocket
23. The opening 29 is disposed between the rear wall 24 and the
transparent window 47. The rear wall 24 of the pocket 23 is secured
to and aligned with the rear side of the transparent window 47,
with the exception of the opening 29 so that the pocket 23 can
receive insert 32 therein. The rear wall 24 directly secured to the
transparent window 47 allows the insert 32 to align with and be
displayed through the transparent window 47, rather than relying on
the pocket 23 dimension to be similar to that of the insert 32 in
order to hold the insert 32 in position. In the illustrated
alternative embodiment, the upper end 29 of the rear wall 24 is
open in order to receive the insert 32 therein. When disposing an
insert 32 within the pocket 23, the user places the insert 32 into
the upper 29 end of the pocket 23 and then closes the opening 28 of
the secondary compartment. The opening 28 is closable by any
suitable fastener, such as a water-resistant zipper 30.
[0037] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has
been shown and described in what is considered to be the most
practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however,
that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and
that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the
art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be
realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts
of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape,
form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are
deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and
all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings
and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed
by the present invention.
[0038] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only
of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous
modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in
the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact
construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly,
all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to,
falling within the scope of the invention.
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