U.S. patent application number 16/937172 was filed with the patent office on 2021-07-15 for exercise bag.
This patent application is currently assigned to A7 Fitness Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is A7 Fitness Inc.. Invention is credited to Jasen L. Webb.
Application Number | 20210212442 16/937172 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005003902 |
Filed Date | 2021-07-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210212442 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Webb; Jasen L. |
July 15, 2021 |
EXERCISE BAG
Abstract
An exercise bag is configured to carry a belt, such as a
weightlifting belt, along with other personal items. The belt may
be carried by a retainer element on an external portion of the
exercise bag. The exercise bag may have any number of compartments,
pouches, and/or other retainers or holders. The belt, when carried
on the exercise bag may be accessible without having to open or
otherwise access any other compartment or pouch of the exercise
bag. Additionally, the compartments and/or pouches of the exercise
bag may be accessible without having to remove or loosen the belt
held by the retainer on the exercise bag. The exercise bag may
further have a shoe compartment that is directly accessible from
the outside of the exercise bag, with a liner that keeps shoes
separate from other items in the exercise bag.
Inventors: |
Webb; Jasen L.; (Woodstock,
GA) |
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Applicant: |
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A7 Fitness Inc. |
Woodstock |
GA |
US |
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Assignee: |
A7 Fitness Inc.
Woodstock
GA
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Family ID: |
1000005003902 |
Appl. No.: |
16/937172 |
Filed: |
July 23, 2020 |
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29720189 |
Jan 10, 2020 |
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16937172 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A45F 2003/003 20130101;
A45C 13/02 20130101; A45C 3/00 20130101; A63B 71/0036 20130101;
A45F 3/04 20130101; A45C 2003/007 20130101 |
International
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A45F 3/04 20060101
A45F003/04; A63B 71/00 20060101 A63B071/00; A45C 3/00 20060101
A45C003/00; A45C 13/02 20060101 A45C013/02 |
Claims
1. A bag, comprising: an outer surface; a first flap that is
configured to at least partially separate from the outer surface,
the outer surface and the first flap defining a first compartment;
and a retainer at least partially attached to the first flap, the
retainer configured to hold an elongated object, wherein the first
compartment is accessible without removing the elongated object
from the retainer.
2. The bag of claim 1, wherein the elongated object is accessible
without accessing the first compartment.
3. The bag of claim 1, wherein the retainer is attached to the
first flap such that two or more gaps are defined by the retainer
and the first flap, wherein the retainer is configured to hold the
elongated object by the elongated object being wrapped through at
least one of the gaps.
4. The bag of claim 1, wherein the elongated object is a belt.
5. The bag of claim 1, further comprising: a second flap that is
configured to at least partially separate from the outer surface,
the outer surface and the second flap defining a second
compartment, wherein the second compartment is accessible without
removing the elongated object from the retainer.
6. The bag of claim 5, further comprising: a second retainer at
least partially attached to the second flap within the second
compartment to define a pouch, wherein the pouch is accessible
without removing the elongated object from the second retainer or
without accessing the second compartment.
7. The bag of claim 5, further comprising: a second retainer at
least partially attached to the second flap outside of the second
compartment, the second retainer configured to hold a second
elongated object, wherein the second compartment and the first
compartment are accessible without removing the second elongated
object from the retainer.
8. The bag of claim 1, further comprising: a water bottle retainer
at least partially attached to the outer surface, the water bottle
retainer and the outer surface defining a water bottle pouch
configured to hold a water bottle.
9. The bag of claim 8, wherein the water bottle retainer comprises
a hydrophilic material.
10. The bag of claim 1, further comprising: a second flap that is
configured to at least partially separate from the outer surface;
and a liner attached to an inner surface and aligned with the
second flap, the liner and the second flap defining a shoe
compartment.
11. The bag of claim 10, wherein the liner is within the first
compartment.
12. The bag of claim 10, wherein the shoe compartment is accessible
without removing the elongated object from the retainer.
13. The bag of claim 1, wherein exterior dimensions of the bag are
approximately 9 inches.times.14 inches.times.22 inches or less.
14. An exercise bag, comprising: an outer surface; a first flap
that is configured to at least partially separate from the outer
surface, the outer surface and the first flap defining a first
compartment; a second flap that is configured to at least partially
separate from the outer surface, the outer surface and the second
flap defining a second compartment; a first retainer at least
partially attached to the second flap within the second compartment
to define a pouch, the pouch configured to hold a laptop computer;
a water bottle retainer at least partially attached to the outer
surface, the water bottle retainer and the outer surface defining a
water bottle pouch configured to hold a water bottle; a third flap
that is configured to at least partially separate from the outer
surface; and a liner attached to an inner surface and aligned with
the third flap, the liner and the third flap defining a shoe
compartment.
15. The exercise bag of claim 14, further comprising: a second
retainer at least partially attached to the first flap, the second
retainer configured to hold an elongated object, wherein the first
compartment is accessible without removing the elongated object
from the retainer.
16. The exercise bag of claim 15, wherein the second compartment is
accessible without removing the elongated object from the
retainer.
17. The exercise bag of claim 15, wherein the shoe compartment is
accessible without removing the elongated object from the
retainer.
18. The exercise bag of claim 14, further comprising: a first strap
and a second strap configured to mount the bag on a person's
back.
19. The exercise bag of claim 14, wherein the liner is within the
first compartment.
20. The exercise bag of claim 14, wherein dimensions of the bag are
approximately 9 inches.times.14 inches.times.22 inches or less.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design
patent application Ser. No. 29/720,189 filed Jan. 10, 2020,
entitled "Bag," which is incorporated herein by reference in its
entirety.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Athletes, such as weight and/or strength exercise athletes,
often need to carry specialized athletic equipment, such as gym
shoes, weight belts, and athletic clothes. Additionally, these
athletes may need to carry other personal belongings and equipment,
such as laptop computers. It is often difficult to transport both
athletic equipment and personal items in a compact and convenient
form factor.
[0003] Often times, an athlete may need to transport his or her
athletic equipment, as well as his or her other personal belongings
by various forms of public or private transportation, such as via
airlines, busses, cars, etc. It is useful to have a compact and
easy to transport mechanism for the belongings that an athlete may
need when traveling via various forms of transportation.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0004] The detailed description is described with reference to the
accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a
reference number identifies the figure in which the reference
number first appears. The same reference numbers in different
figures indicate similar or identical items.
[0005] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a perspective view
of an example exercise bag, in accordance with example embodiments
of the disclosure.
[0006] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of a front view of
the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0007] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of a back view of the
example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0008] FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of a right-side view
of the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0009] FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic diagram of a left-side view
of the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic diagram of a top view of the
example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic diagram of a bottom view of
the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic diagram of an environment
with the example exercise bag of FIG. 1 mounted on a person's back
and with a weight belt carried in a vertical orientation on the
exercise bag, in accordance with example embodiments of the
disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic diagram of an environment
with the example exercise bag of FIG. 1 with a weight belt carried
in a horizontal orientation on the exercise bag, in accordance with
example embodiments of the disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 10 illustrates a photograph of the example exercise bag
of FIG. 1 mounted on a person's back and with a weight belt carried
in a horizontal orientation on the exercise bag, in accordance with
example embodiments of the disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 11 illustrates a photograph of an inner surface of a
flap of the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with
example embodiments of the disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 12 illustrates a photograph of an inner surface of a
flap of a shoe carrier with a pair of shoes disposed within a
cavity defined by the shoe carrier of the example exercise bag of
FIG. 1, in accordance with example embodiments of the
disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 13 illustrates a photograph of an outer surface of a
liner of the shoe carrier of the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in
accordance with example embodiments of the disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 14 illustrates a photograph of a back view of the
example exercise bag of FIG. 1 with a water bottle disposed in a
water bottle carrier of the exercise bag, in accordance with
example embodiments of the disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] Example embodiments of this disclosure include an exercise
bag that is configured to carry a variety of exercise and/or gym
equipment, as well as any variety of non-athletic personal items.
The exercise bag may be any suitable type of bag, such as a
backpack. The exercise bag may be configured to be convenient for a
person to travel with when carrying athletic equipment in a compact
form factor and with a convenient and/or ergonomic design. The
exercise bag, in example embodiments, may be particularly suited
for transporting athletic and non-athletic equipment by way of
airplane, car, bus, etc. For example, the exercise bag may have
outer dimensions that allow it to be considered carry-on baggage
for airline travel. In some example embodiments, the exercise bag
may have external dimensions of 9 inches.times.14 inches.times.22
inches (22 centimeters.times.35 centimeters.times.56 centimeters)
or less, such that the exercise bag can be brought onto airplanes
of most airlines as carry-on baggage.
[0020] According to example embodiments of the disclosure, the
exercise bag may include a variety of elements that allows a user
to carry a variety of athletic equipment in or on the exercise bag.
In some cases, the exercise bag may include a shoe compartment,
where one may place his or her shoes. The shoe compartment may be
accessible without opening any other compartment (e.g., a main
compartment) of the exercise bag. The shoe compartment may include
a panel or flap that may be configured to be fastened to an outer
surface of the exercise bag and when the flap is opened, a cavity
defined by the flap and a liner may be accessible. Shoes, other
footwear, or indeed any suitable item may be placed within the
cavity and secured by closing the flap. The flap may be opened or
closed by way of detaching or attaching, respectively, up to three
sides of the flap to the outer surface of the exercise bag. Flaps,
as discussed herein, may be opened on one side, two sides, three
sides, or any portions of one or more sides. For non-rectangular
shaped flaps, the flap may be partially opened along any suitable
portion of its perimeter. The flap may be configured to be opened
or closed by way of a zipper, buttons, hook-and-loop (e.g.,
VELCRO), or any suitable fastening mechanism.
[0021] The shoe compartment may allow the user of the exercise bag
to isolate his or her shoe(s) in their own compartment. The shoes
may be separated from other belongings in the exercise bag by the
liner of the shoe compartment. As a result, dirt or other elements
attached to the shoes may not make other items in the exercise bag
dirty or contaminated. This may improve overall convenience, as the
user of the exercise bag may not have to individually wrap his or
her shoes to keep them separated from his or her other belongings.
Additionally, the shoe compartment may improve hygiene by isolating
the shoes from the exercise bag user's other belongings. In some
cases, shoes, particularly after repeated use in athletic
activities, can emit odors, or in other words, become stinky. By
segregating the shoes in the shoe compartment, as described herein,
the odoriferous shoes are less likely to impart smells to other
belongings inside the exercise bag.
[0022] In example embodiments, the exercise bag may further include
a belt carrier. The belt carrier may include a belt retainer that
is attached to an outer surface of the exercise bag in a manner
where there may be two or more openings between the belt retainer
and the outer surface of the exercise bag. The openings may serve
as hoops through which a belt may be snaked to wrap around the belt
retainer. In some cases, there may be two openings (e.g., portions
where the belt retainer is not attached to the outer surface of the
bag) on opposing sides of the belt retainer through which the belt
can be snaked, and in other cases, there may be four or more
openings with pairs of openings on opposing sides of the belt
retainer. For example, if there are openings at the top and bottom
of the belt retainer, a belt can be looped through those two
openings and be carried in a vertical orientation, relative to the
ground. Similarly, if there are openings at the right and left
sides of the belt retainer, a belt can be looped through those two
openings and be carried in a horizontal orientation, relative to
the ground. In some cases, the openings, or gaps, as defined by the
belt retainer and the outer surface of the exercise bag, may be
sized such that features of the belt, such as buckles or hoops, do
not pass through those openings. This may allow for the features of
the belt to engage the openings, to secure the belt in place. In
some cases, some gaps may be sized for one type of belt, while
other gaps may be for carrying other types of belts. In other case,
the gaps may be of the same general size.
[0023] The belt carrier, in example embodiments, may provide a
mechanism for a person to carry his or her belt and access the belt
without opening a main compartment of the exercise bag.
Additionally, the belt retainer and the belt holding mechanism may
be such that the other compartments of the exercise bag (e.g., a
main compartment, a shoe compartment, etc.) may be accessed without
having to remove or loosen the belt from the exercise bag. This
makes it convenient for the user of the exercise bag to access his
or her belt independently from other items in the exercise bag. For
example, a user of the exercise bag can take out his or her laptop
computer from a laptop pouch of the exercise bag quickly and
easily, without having the remove, loosen, or move the belt that is
secured to the belt retainer of the belt carrier. The belt, as
described herein, may be any suitable belt or other elongated piece
of exercise equipment and/or personal item. For example, the belt
may be any variety of weightlifters' belts, support belts for other
sports, rank indicating belts, such as those used in martial arts,
trophy belts, such as those awarded in wrestling, boxing, or arm
wrestling, personal attire, such as pant belts, scarves, or
suspenders, combinations thereof, or the like.
[0024] In some example embodiments, the exercise bag may include a
first belt retainer and a second belt retainer. The first belt
retainer may be on the front of the exercise bag, while the second
belt retainer may be on the back of the exercise bag. A belt, such
as a weightlifting belt may be snaked through gaps of both the
first belt retainer and the second belt retainer. In this way,
belts that are long and/or cannot be bent at sharp angles may be
held by the combination of the two belt retainers on opposing sides
of the exercise bag. As a result, the belt to be held may be at
least partially wrapped around the exercise bag to engage with both
the first belt retainer and the second belt retainer.
[0025] In example embodiments, the exercise bag may include a slot,
a wide pouch, and/or laptop pouch, where one may place his or her
laptop computer, tablet computer, any other suitable computing
device, notebooks, papers, binders, etc. The laptop pouch may be
disposed in any suitable location of the exercise bag, such as
inside a main compartment of the exercise bag. In one example
embodiment, the laptop pouch may be disposed on an inside surface
of a main compartment flap of the exercise bag. The laptop pouch
may include a laptop retainer attached on three sides to the inside
surface of the main compartment flap of the exercise bag to form
the pouch. One can access his or her laptop computer quickly by
opening or partially opening the main compartment of the exercise
bag, and without having the access any other pouches, compartments,
or retainers of the exercise bag. For example, one need not move
his or her shoes, water bottle, or weightlifting belt, to access
his or her laptop computer.
[0026] The exercise bag, in example embodiments, may further
include a water bottle pouch or otherwise a pouch or holder of a
generally cylindrically shaped object. The water bottle pouch may
include a water bottle retainer attached to an outer surface of the
exercise bag. This water bottle retainer, in conjunction with the
outer surface of the exercise bag, may hold a water bottle in
place. In example embodiments, the water bottle retainer may
include an elastic portion to allow for ease of placement of a
water bottle within the water bottle pouch and/or a secure holding
of the water bottle within the water bottle pouch. In some cases,
the water bottle pouch, instead of, or in addition to an elastic
portion, may include a tie that allows the opening of the water
bottle pouch to be modulated. In this way, a water bottle may be
secured within the water bottle pouch.
[0027] In some cases, the water bottle retainer may be constructed
in a manner where condensation from a cold-water bottle maybe
directed away from the outer surface of the exercise bag. For
example, the water bottle retainer may have one or more holes at a
bottom location that is more distal from the outer surface of the
exercise bag than a side wall of the water bottle retainer, so that
condensation from a cold-water bottle may drip in a manner such
that it does not get the rest of the exercise bag wet. In some
example embodiments, the water bottle retainer may be constructed
from a relatively hydrophilic material, while the outer surface of
the exercise bag may be constructed from a relatively hydrophobic
material. In this way, the water bottle retainer may absorb any
condensation from the outside of a cold-water bottle or any spilled
liquid, while the outer surface of the exercise bag may reject any
liquids and prevent them from seeping to other portions of the
exercise bag. In some example embodiments, the water bottle
retainer may be constructed from super absorbent materials, such as
superabsorbent polymers like hydrogels, acrylonitrile,
polyacrylate, polyacrylamide, polyacrylamide copolymer, ethylene
maleic anhydride copolymer, cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose,
polyvinyl alcohol copolymers, cross-linked polyethylene oxide,
cotton, linen, hemp-based fabrics, woven fabrics, combination
thereof, or the like. Additionally, the outer surface of the
exercise bag may be constructed from any suitable material, such as
non-woven fabrics, polyester, nylon, lycra, spandex, nylon, rayon,
combinations thereof, or the like. In some cases, the water bottle
retainer and the outer surface of the exercise bag may be
constructed from the same material.
[0028] The exercise bag, as disclosed herein, may further include
any variety of pouches, compartments, and/or other retainers. In
example embodiments, there may be compartments that are either
separate from other compartments or disposed within another
compartment. For example, there may be a main compartment, within
which there may be other compartments, such as a document
compartment with a hook-and-loop fastener. Other features may
include loops (e.g., retainers) for pens and/or pencils,
compartments for storing keys, wallets, purses, money, credit
cards, or the like. These retainers and/or compartments may be
within the main compartment of the exercise bag, separate features
of the exercise bag, and/or disposed or accessible from the outside
surface of the exercise bag. Additionally, the exercise bag may
have disposed thereon any variety of straps and/or handles for the
ease of lifting and/or carrying. For example, the exercise bag may
be in the form of a backpack, with straps for mounting the exercise
bag on one's back. There may additionally be one or more other
straps, in addition to back mounting straps, for picking up and/or
carrying the exercise bag. In other example embodiments, the
exercise bag may include a retractable (e.g., telescopic) handle
and wheels and be in the form of roll-aboard luggage.
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a perspective view
of an example exercise bag 100, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure. The exercise bag 100 may include a
side outer surface 102, a top outer surface 104, a front outer
surface 106, and/or any number of straps 110, 112, 120. The
surfaces 102, 104, 106 may be formed from any suitable materials
and may have any suitable level of rigidity. For example, in some
cases, the surfaces 102, 104, 106 may be formed from less-rigid
materials, such as soft leather, denim, or the like. In other
cases, more rigid materials may be used for the construct of the
surfaces 102, 104, 106, such as rigid cow hide, rigid nylon, or the
like. In example embodiments, the surfaces 102, 104, 106 may
include (e.g., constructed from) a single type of material. In
other example embodiments, the surfaces 102, 104, 106 may include a
mixture of materials, composite materials, and/or layered
heterogeneous or homogeneous materials. In some cases, harder
and/or more rigid materials (e.g., corner supporters) may be
provided on one or more corners of the surfaces 102, 104, 106 to
provide an additional and/or desired level of rigidity. The
exercise bag 100, as well as its surfaces 102, 104, 106 may be
formed using any suitable materials, such as cotton, lycra, wool,
rayon, polyester, nylon, spandex, flannel, silk, denim, natural
fiber, cellulose fiber, synthetic fiber, woven cloth, knitted
cloth, plastic, linen, hemp-based fabrics, Polyethylene
Terephthalate (PETE or PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE),
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE),
Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene or Styrofoam (PS), combinations
thereof, or the like
[0030] The straps 110, 112, 120 may be of any suitable type and may
serve the functions of enabling lifting, carrying, and/or securing
the exercise bag 100. For example, the straps 110, 112 are depicted
as hand straps that are configured to allow one to pick up and/or
carry the exercise bag 100 using his or her hands. The straps 110,
112 may allow a sufficient gap from surfaces 102, 104,
respectively, to enable a person to comfortably and/or securely
slip his or her hands through the gap. On the other hand, straps
120 are depicted as backpack straps for one to pick up and/or mount
the exercise bag 100 on his or her back or chest. The straps 120
may be adjusted to allow one to fit the strap 120 lengths according
to his or her body size and or comfort. The straps 110, 112, 120
may include foam material for the comfort of the user of the
exercise bag 100. For example, foam enclosed in fabric may provide
for more comfortable straps 120, especially if the exercise bag 100
is heavy or if its user has to carry the exercise bag 100 on his or
her back for long periods of time. The straps 110, 112, 120 of the
exercise bag 100 may be constructed from any suitable material,
such as cotton, woven fabrics, non-woven fabrics, polyester, nylon,
lycra, spandex, nylon, rayon, combinations thereof, or the
like.
[0031] The exercise bag 100 may additionally include a zipper 134
and zipper slider 136 to open the front outer surface 106 as a flap
to access a main compartment of the exercise bag. One may store
clothes or any other suitable items in the main compartment
accessible by the front outer surface 106, zipper 134 and zipper
slider 136. Although the zipper 134 and zipper slider 136 is shown
herein as a mechanism for opening and/or accessing the main
compartment of the exercise bag 100, the disclosure includes any
suitable mechanism for opening or closing the front outer surface
106, including, but not limited to, buttons, hook-and-loop
fasteners, or the like. The main compartment, defined by the
surfaces 102, 104, 106 may have additional compartments, pouches,
or the like therein. For example, a portion of a shoe compartment
(e.g., a shoe compartment liner) may be disposed within the main
compartment. Additionally, the main compartment may include one or
more pouches, such as pouches formed with a retainer portion, to
hold a laptop computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer, pens,
pencils, or indeed, any suitable item. Additionally, according to
example embodiments, the main compartments may include
sub-compartments of divided portions. For example, sub-compartments
may be used to separate dirty clothes from clean clothes within the
exercise bag 100.
[0032] Further still, the exercise bag 100 may include a zipper 130
and zipper slider 132 to open a back flap of the exercise bag 100.
In example embodiments, the back flap may be opened to access a
laptop pouch therein. Thus, the back flap and the laptop pouch may
allow one easy access to his or her laptop computer, other
computing device, or indeed any other personal item, without having
to open other portions of the exercise bag 100, such as the main
compartment. As disclosed herein, the exercise bag 100, in some
example embodiments, may include more than one laptop pouch. For
example, there may be disposed a laptop pouch at the back of the
exercise bag 100, as well as another laptop pouch within the main
compartment of the exercise bag 100. The zipper 130 and zipper
slider 132 to open a back flap of the exercise bag 100 may also
expose more than a laptop pouch. For example, there may be more
than one pouch, one or more compartments, and/or pen holders.
Although the zipper 130 and zipper slider 132 is shown herein as a
mechanism for opening and/or accessing the back laptop pouch of the
exercise bag 100, the disclosure includes any suitable mechanism
for opening or closing the back flap, including, but not limited
to, buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or the like.
[0033] Further yet, the exercise bag 100 may include a shoe
compartment flap 140 that can be opened and closed with zipper 144
and zipper slider 142. Although the zipper 144 and zipper slider
142 is shown herein as a mechanism for opening and/or accessing the
shoe compartment of the exercise bag 100, the disclosure
contemplates any suitable mechanism for opening or closing the shoe
compartment flap 140, including, but not limited to, buttons,
hook-and-loop fasteners, or the like. When the shoe compartment
flap 140 is open, a space defined by a shoe liner may be accessible
to insert and/or remove shoes from within the space defined by the
shoe liner and the shoe compartment flap 140. Thus, shoes, other
footwear, or indeed any suitable item may be placed within the
compartment and secured by closing the shoe compartment flap 140.
In example embodiments, the shoe compartment may be accessible
without opening any other compartment (e.g., a main compartment) of
the exercise bag 100.
[0034] The shoe compartment may allow the user of the exercise bag
100 to isolate his or her shoe(s) in its own compartment. The shoes
may be segregated from other belongings in the exercise bag 100 by
the liner of the shoe compartment. As a result, dirt or smells from
the shoes can be isolated, at least in part, from other clothes or
items stored in the exercise bag 100. This may improve overall
convenience, as the user of the exercise bag 100 may not have to
individually wrap his or her shoes to segregate them from his or
her other belongings. Additionally, the shoe compartment may
improve hygiene by segregating the shoes from the exercise bag
user's other belongings.
[0035] In example embodiments, the exercise bag 100 may further
include a belt retainer 150 attached to the front outer surface
106. The belt retainer 150 and the front outer surface 106 may
define one or more gaps 152, 154 therebetween. The belt retainer
150 and the gaps 152, 154 may enable a user of the exercise bag 100
to carry an elongated item, such as a weightlifter belt or a
martial arts belt. The belt can be wrapped around the belt retainer
150 through the gaps 152, 154. In this way, the belt can be
accessed without accessing any of the other compartments (e.g., the
main compartment, the shoe compartment, etc.). Additionally, the
belt retainer 150, as a belt holding mechanism, allows other
compartments of the exercise bag (e.g., the main compartment, the
shoe compartment, etc.) to be accessed without having to remove or
loosen the belt from the exercise bag 100. This makes it convenient
for the user of the exercise bag 100 to access his or her belt
independently from other items in the exercise bag 100. For
example, a user of the exercise bag can take out his or her laptop
computer from a laptop pouch of the exercise bag 100 quickly and
easily, without having the remove, loosen, or move the belt that is
secured to the belt retainer 150.
[0036] The ability to independently access the belt and the other
items in the exercise bag 100 may be particularly beneficial to a
user of the exercise bag 100. Having to dig through other
compartments to find the belt may be time-consuming. Furthermore,
the belt may have sweat, other biological fluids, chalk, other
exercise absorbents, etc. thereon. Thus, it may be advantageous to
carry the belt in a manner such that it does not come in contact
with other items of the user of the exercise bag 100, so the other
items are not dirtied by the belt. Additionally, without the
retainer 150, the belt might be wrapped around a bag, resulting in
the need to undo the belt every time other compartments of a bag
need to be accessed. This is time consuming and inconvenient.
Accordingly, by having its own retaining mechanism, as disclosed
herein, the belt not having to be loosened or removed to access
other compartments of the exercise bag 100 may be a time-efficient
convenience to the user of the exercise bag 100.
[0037] In example embodiments, the exercise bag 100 may be used in
transporting exercise equipment and other belongings via various
modes of transportation. As a result, the exercise bag 100 may be
in a convenient form-factor that allows for enough volume to carry
one's belongings, and still not be inconvenient to carry or store
on various transportation vehicles (e.g., busses, airplanes, cars
etc.). In example embodiments, the exercise bag 100 may have a
form-factor and/or dimensions that allow it to be considered
carry-on luggage on many airlines. For example, the exercise bag
100 may have dimensions of 9 inches.times.14 inches.times.22 inches
(22 centimeters.times.35 centimeters.times.56 centimeters) or less
to be considered carry-on luggage. This sizing of the exercise bag
100 provides convenience to the user of the exercise bag 100 in not
having to check-in the exercise bag 100 when flying with the
exercise bag 100.
[0038] FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic diagram of a front view of
the example exercise bag 100 of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure. As shown in this view, there may be
additional gaps 202, 204, along with gaps 152, 154, between the
belt retainer 150 and the front surface 106 of the exercise bag
100. The gaps 152, 154, 202, 204 can be used to wrap a belt, or
other elongated item, around to carry the belt on the belt retainer
150. The belt may be in a vertical configuration, such as by
wrapping the belt through the gaps 152, 204, or the belt may be in
a horizontal configuration by wrapping the belt through gaps 154,
202.
[0039] In example embodiments, the exercise bag 100 may further
include a water bottle retainer 210 attached to an outer surface of
the exercise bag 100. This water bottle retainer 210, in
conjunction with the outer surface of the exercise bag 100, may
hold a water bottle in place. In example embodiments, the water
bottle retainer 210 may include an elastic portion to allow for
ease of placement of a water bottle within the water bottle pouch
formed by the water bottle retainer. In some cases, the water
bottle pouch, instead of, or in addition to an elastic portion, may
include a tie that allows the opening of the water bottle pouch to
be modulated. In this way, a water bottle may be secured within the
water bottle pouch defined by at least the water bottle retainer
210.
[0040] In some cases, the water bottle retainer 210 may be
constructed in a manner where condensation from a cold-water bottle
may be directed away from the outer surface of the exercise bag
100. For example, the water bottle retainer 210 may have one or
more holes at a bottom location that is more distal from the outer
surface of the exercise bag than a side wall of the water bottle
retainer, so that condensation from a cold water bottle may drip in
a manner such that it does not get the rest of the exercise bag 100
wet. In some example embodiments, the water bottle retainer 210 may
be constructed from a relatively hydrophilic material, while the
outer surface of the exercise bag 100 may be constructed from a
relatively hydrophobic material. In this way, the water bottle
retainer 210 may absorb any condensation from the outside of a cold
water bottle or any spilled liquid, while the outer surface of the
exercise bag 100 may reject any liquids and prevent them from
seeping to other portions of the exercise bag 100. In some example
embodiments, the water bottle retainer 210 may be constructed from
super absorbent materials, such as superabsorbent polymers like
hydrogels, acrylonitrile, polyacrylate, polyacrylamide,
polyacrylamide copolymer, ethylene maleic anhydride copolymer,
cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol copolymers,
cross-linked polyethylene oxide, cotton, linen, hemp-based fabrics,
woven fabrics, combination thereof, or the like. In some cases, the
water bottle retainer 210 and the outer surface of the exercise bag
may be constructed from the same material.
[0041] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic diagram of a back view of the
example exercise bag 100 of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure. The exercise bag 100 may include a
back outer surface 300, the description of which may be similar to
the descriptions of the outer surfaces 102, 104, 106. There may
also optionally be a second belt retainer 302 disposed in a manner
such that the second belt retainer 302 and the back outer surface
300 form a plurality of gaps 304, 306, 308, 310. Like the belt
retainer 150, the second belt retainer 302 may also be configured
to hold a belt and/or other elongated item. Thus, in this design,
there may be two separate belt retainers 150, 302. In some cases,
the belt may be held by the cooperation of the belt retainer 150
and the second belt retainer 302. In these cases, the belt may be
wrapped around the bottom of the exercise bag 100 and provided
through one or more gaps 152, 154, 202, 204 of the belt retainer,
as well as one or more gaps 304, 306, 308, 310 of the second belt
retainer 302. In this way, belts that are long and/or cannot be
bent at sharp angles may be held by the combination of the two belt
retainers 150, 302 on opposing sides of the exercise bag 100. Thus,
the belt to be held may be at least partially wrapped around the
exercise bag 100 to engage with both the first belt retainer 150
and the second belt retainer 302.
[0042] FIG. 4 illustrates a schematic diagram of a right side view
of the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure. The exercise bag 100 may include a
side outer surface 400, the description of which may be similar to
the descriptions of the outer surfaces 102, 104, 106. As discussed
herein, the side outer surface 400, along with the water bottle
retainer, may define the water bottle pouch for holding a water
bottle.
[0043] FIG. 5 illustrates a schematic diagram of a left side view
of the example exercise bag 100 of FIG. 1, in accordance with
example embodiments of the disclosure. FIG. 6 illustrates a
schematic diagram of a top view of the example exercise bag 100 of
FIG. 1, in accordance with example embodiments of the disclosure.
FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic diagram of a bottom view of the
example exercise bag 100 of FIG. 1, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure. These views show the various
elements of the exercise bag from different perspectives.
[0044] FIG. 8 illustrates a schematic diagram of an environment 800
with the example exercise bag 100 of FIG. 1 mounted on a person's
802 back and with a weight belt 804 carried in a vertical
orientation on the exercise bag 100, in accordance with example
embodiments of the disclosure. The weight belt 804 may pass through
the gaps 152, 204 to be held onto the exercise bag 100. As shown,
features of the weight belt 804, such as a buckle or hoop may allow
the weight belt 804 to be securely held within the belt retainer
150. In some cases, the weight belt may be held within both the
belt retainer 150 and the second belt retainer 302.
[0045] FIG. 9 illustrates a schematic diagram of and environment
900 with the example exercise bag 100 of FIG. 1 with a weight belt
902 carried in a horizontal orientation on the exercise bag 100, in
accordance with example embodiments of the disclosure. The weight
belt 902 may pass through the gaps 154, 202 to be held onto the
exercise bag 100. In some cases, the weight belt may be held within
both the belt retainer 150 and the second belt retainer 302.
[0046] FIG. 10 illustrates a photograph 1000 of the example
exercise bag of FIG. 1 mounted on a person's back and with a weight
belt carried in a horizontal orientation on the exercise bag, in
accordance with example embodiments of the disclosure. As shown, in
this case, the weight belt is wrapped around two separate belt
retainers, such as the belt retainer 150 and the second belt
retainer 302.
[0047] FIG. 11 illustrates a photograph 1100 of an inner surface of
a flap of the example exercise bag of FIG. 1, in accordance with
example embodiments of the disclosure. The flap, in example
embodiments, may be the rear surface 300 of the exercise bag 100.
There may be one or more pouches in the inner surface of the flap,
as shown. A laptop computer, or other electronic device may be
placed within one or more of the pouches of the exercise bag
100.
[0048] FIG. 12 illustrates a photograph 1200 of an inner surface of
a flap of a shoe carrier with a pair of shoes disposed within a
cavity defined by the shoe carrier of the example exercise bag of
FIG. 1, in accordance with example embodiments of the disclosure.
As shown, the shoes can be placed in the shoe carrier, isolated
from other items being carried in the exercise bag 100.
[0049] FIG. 13 illustrates a photograph of an outer surface of a
liner of the shoe carrier of the example exercise bag 100 of FIG.
1, in accordance with example embodiments of the disclosure. As
shown, the liner allows the shoes placed therein to be isolated
from the other belongings that are packed in the exercise bag 100.
In this case, the liner is within another compartment (e.g., the
main compartment) of the exercise bag 100. In other example
embodiments, the liner may be in other compartments of the exercise
bag 100 than the location shown.
[0050] FIG. 14 illustrates a photograph of a back view of the
example exercise bag 100 of FIG. 1 with a water bottle disposed in
a water bottle carrier of the exercise bag 100, in accordance with
example embodiments of the disclosure. As shown, the water bottle
can be independently accessed without having to remove and/or
loosen any belts that might be secured to the exercise bag 100.
Additionally, the water bottle may be accessed without having to
access any other compartments of the exercise bag 100.
[0051] It should be noted that the exercise bag 100 may have any
suitable markings thereon. For example, there may be icons and/or
designs printed with ink or other marking materials on the exercise
bag 100. In some cases, the exercise bag 100 may have embossed
portions, particularly where there may be foam or other padding
materials. In other example embodiments, the exercise bag 100 may
have markings thereon that are personalized to the owner and/or
user of the exercise bag 100. Although the exercise bag 100 has
been depicted as a backpack, it should be understood that the
exercise bag 100 may be any suitable type of bag, such as a
roll-aboard bag, duffel bag, or the like.
[0052] Although the subject matter has been described in language
specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is
to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended
claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts
described. Rather, the specific features and acts are disclosed as
illustrative forms of implementing the claims.
[0053] Many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosure
set forth herein will be apparent having the benefit of the
teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the
associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the
disclosure is not to be limited to the specific embodiments
disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended
to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although
specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and
descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
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