Backpack convertible to a compartmented organizer or valise

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view, of a backpack convertible to a complartmented organizer or valise, showing my new design in the position of use as a backpack; the broken lines showing a human form being illustrative purposes and forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is an inside elevational view in use as a compartmented organizer or valise attached to the rear of a vehicle seat; the broken lines showing the rear of a vehicle seat show how the invention is used, but forms no part of the claim;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 13 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8.

The broken lines extending from the slide fastener in FIGS. 1, 4, 5, 6, & 10-13, for convenience of illustration, are understood to represent the array of fastener teeth which are partially shown in the same views.

Claims

The ornamental design for a backpack convertible to a compartmented organizer or valise, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Darling; Sandra M. (Niceville, FL)
Assignee:	Blue Ridge International Products Company (Freeport, FL)
Appl. No.:	D/191,269
Filed:	October 2, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/216; D12/416
Current International Class:	0301
Field of Search:	;D3/216,217,242 ;224/153,155,578,582,579,636 ;2/647 ;D12/416

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Primary Examiner: Murphy; Celia A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Carter Schnedler & Monteith, P.A.