The present specification relates generally to shoulder bags and more specifically to a bag strap support device and method for reducing the likelihood of a bag strap slipping off a user's shoulder. The bag strap support device includes a lower magnet, an upper magnet, and a stopper piece, extending from a top face of the upper magnet. The method of reducing the likelihood of a bag strap falling off a user's shoulder includes steps of placing a lower magnet on the user's shoulder under a clothing item worn by the user, placing an upper magnet with a stopper piece extending therefrom directly above the lower magnet such that the upper and lower magnets sandwich the clothing item, and positioning the bag's shoulder strap on the user's shoulder between the user's neck and the stopper piece.

An illuminated backpack assembly includes a backpack that is wearable on a user's back. A plurality of light strips is each attached to the backpack to emit light outwardly from the backpack. Each of the light strips is strategically positioned on the backpack for enhancing visibility of the backpack in a darkened environment to facilitate the user to be visually identified by a companion from a distance in the darkened environment. A communication unit is integrated into the backpack and the communication unit is in remote communication with a personal electronic device. The communication unit is in communication with each of the light strips and the communication unit downloads an operational subroutine from the personal electronic device. In this way the light strips can be actuated according to the operational subroutine to enhance the ornamental appearance of the backpack.

A bag with automated assistance features having, in one embodiment, an exterior surface, an actuator, and an automatic assisted opening connected to the actuator, enabling an electrically assisted opening of the bag. In other embodiments, the bag has an exterior surface, an actuator, and an automatic strap connected to the actuator, allowing the strap to automatically loosen and constrict, enabling a user to easily don and doff the bag without the need for manual strap adjustment. In many embodiments the bag further has an interconnected sensor and controller, the sensor being able to detect a user-imitated cue and, along with the controller, automatically activate actuator to adjust the strap or opening.

A system and a method for correcting posture are provided where the system comprises a smart bag including at least one pressure sensor and a first communication unit for transmitting an input value recognized by the pressure sensor to a user terminal. The user terminal including a second communication unit for receiving the input value from the first communication unit, an adhesion status checking unit for determining whether a user's human body and the smart bag are in close contact each other or not and determining an adhesion degree between the user's human body and the smart bag by using the input value received by the second communication unit, and a display unit for displaying the adhesion degree between the user's human body and the smart bag determined by the adhesion status checking unit.

A portable electronic device includes: a casing including an external surface enclosing an interior volume, a battery compartment occupying a portion of the interior volume and that opens through the external surface to form a battery opening, and a casing strap attachment point carried on the external surface; a battery pack insertable into the battery compartment through the battery opening, and to be retained within the battery compartment, wherein the battery pack comprises a battery strap attachment point; and a strap including a first end attachable to the casing strap attachment point, a second end opposite the first end, and a strap hook carried on the second end and for attachment to the battery strap attachment point to enable the battery pack to remain attached to the portable electronic device via the strap when the battery pack is not retained within the battery compartment.

A portable apparatus with deployable visibility enhancing signals includes a backpack member from which a pair of flag members are deployable to extend up and out of the backpack member behind a wearer's shoulders to resemble wings of a beast or an animal. The flag members incorporate bright, visually distinct fabrics, to increase the visibility profile of the wearer. An elongate member, reminiscent of a tail, may also be incorporated and deployed to dangle behind the wearer to augment the semblance of a winged beast or animal.

A system for attaching shoulder straps to a backpack, comprising a detachable shoulder strap assembly including shoulder straps, a yoke to which the shoulder straps are attached, and at least one lower strap attached to the yoke, wherein the yoke has a slit formed therein; a sleeve for attachment to the backpack, the sleeve having an upper part associated with a series of loops positioned and configured to extend through the slit; a securing member for securing the loops to the yoke; and for each of the at least one lower strap, a strap fastener for attachment to the backpack for securing the at least one strap to the backpack. A method for using the system to attach and detach the detachable shoulder strap assembly.

An evacuation chair is carried using shoulder straps attached to pad on the chair.

The present invention relates to a shock absorber for a backpack, which cushions an impact applied to the body of a user by the weight of the backpack when the user walks while carrying the backpack on his or her shoulders. The shock absorber can be simply attached to an existing strap of a backpack for use.

A portable apparatus with deployable visibility enhancing signals includes a backpack member from which a pair of flag members are deployable to extend up and out of the backpack member behind a wearer's shoulders to resemble wings of a beast or an animal. The flag members incorporate bright, visually distinct fabrics, to increase the visibility profile of the wearer. An elongate member, reminiscent of a tail, may also be incorporated and deployed to dangle behind the wearer to augment the semblance of a winged beast or animal.