MULTI-COMPARTMENTAL SPORTS EQUIPMENT BACKPACK

Abstract

A multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack enables segregated and secure storage and portability of baseball related equipment. The backpack provides a container having a plurality of compartments, sleeves, and hard cases that enable segregated storage, back mounting, impact protection, and efficient access to baseball related sport equipment. The container comprises a front panel, a mount panel, and at least one sidewall that form a primary cavity. The primary cavity stores sport garments and balls. A front pouch joins with the front panel and provides segregated storage capacity. A top hard case stores a pair of glasses. A bottom hard case stores a sport glove. At least one sleeve stores and enables quick access to a sport stick. A latch member enables quick release latching of head protection equipment. A mounting member enables the container to be mounted on the back for portability. A handle provides a grip for carrying.

Claims

1. A multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack for storage and carrying of baseball related sport equipment, the backpack comprising: a container, the container comprising a front panel, a mount panel, and at least one sidewall, the front panel, the mount panel, and the at least one sidewall configured to form a primary cavity, the primary cavity configured for enabling storage, the container arranged into a top portion and a bottom portion; a primary fastener, the primary fastener configured to enable access to the primary cavity; a top hard case, the top hard case disposed generally at the top portion of the container, the top hard case configured with a substantially rigid composition, the top hard case comprising a top fastener, the top fastener configure dot regulate access to the top hard case; a bottom hard case, the bottom hard case disposed generally at the bottom portion of the container, the bottom hard case configured with a substantially rigid composition, the bottom hard case comprising a bottom fastener, the bottom fastener configure dot regulate access to the bottom hard case; at least one sleeve, the at least one sleeve disposed along the length of the at least one sidewall of the container, the at least one sleeve comprising a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis configured to have a size adjustable diameter, the at least one sleeve further comprising a top end, the at least one sleeve further comprising a bottom end; a latch member, the latch member disposed at the top portion of the container, the latch member configured to enable quick release latching; at least one mounting member, the at least one mounting member disposed at the mount panel of the container, the at least one mounting member configured to enable mounting of the container; and a handle, the handle disposed at the top portion of the container, the handle configured to enable gripping and manipulation of the container.

2. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the backpack is configured to enable containment of a plurality of baseball related sports equipment.

3. The backpack of claim 1, further including at least one front pouch, the at least one front pouch configured to join with the front panel of the container, the at least one front pouch configured to enable storage that is segregated from the primary cavity.

4. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the mount panel, the front panel, and the at least one sidewall are fabricated from a material that includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: leather, canvas, cotton duck, polyester, cotton, a resilient polymer, an acrylic fabric, and a nonwoven material.

5. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the primary cavity is configured to enable containment of a sport garment and a ball.

6. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the primary fastener includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an adhesive, a button, a latch, a friction-fit mechanism, and a magnet.

7. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the top hard case is configured to enable containment of a pair of glasses.

8. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the top hard case is configured to pivotally open and close.

9. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the top fastener includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an adhesive, a button, a latch, a friction-fit mechanism, and a magnet.

10. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the bottom hard case is configured to enable containment of a sport glove.

11. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the bottom hard case is configured to pivotally open and close.

12. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the bottom fastener includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an adhesive, a button, a latch, a friction-fit mechanism, and a magnet.

13. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the top end of the at least one sleeve is open.

14. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the bottom end of the at least one sleeve is closed.

15. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the at least one sleeve is configured to enable containment of a sport stick.

16. The backpack of claim 15, wherein the sport stick includes at least one member selected from the group consisting of: a baseball bat, a softball bat, a lacrosse stick, and a cricket bat.

17. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the latch member is configured to enable quick latching and release of a protective head equipment.

18. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the latch member comprises a hook.

19. The backpack of claim 1, wherein the at least one mounting member comprises a pair of size adjustable straps.

20. A multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack for storage and carrying of baseball related sport equipment, the backpack comprising: a container, the container comprising a front panel, a mount panel, and at least one sidewall, the front panel, the mount panel, and the at least one sidewall configured to form a primary cavity, the primary cavity configured for enabling storage, the container arranged into a top portion and a bottom portion; at least one front pouch, the at least one front pouch configured to join with the front panel of the container, the at least one front pouch configured to enable storage that is segregated from the primary cavity; a primary fastener, the primary fastener configured to enable access to the primary cavity; a top hard case, the top hard case disposed generally at the top portion of the container, the top hard case configured with a substantially rigid composition, the top hard case comprising a top fastener, the top fastener configure dot regulate access to the top hard case; a bottom hard case, the bottom hard case disposed generally at the bottom portion of the container, the bottom hard case configured with a substantially rigid composition, the bottom hard case comprising a bottom fastener, the bottom fastener configure dot regulate access to the bottom hard case; at least one sleeve, the at least one sleeve disposed along the length of the at least one sidewall of the container, the at least one sleeve comprising a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis configured to have an adjustable diameter, the at least one sleeve further comprising a top end, the top end configured to open, the at least one sleeve further comprising a bottom end, the bottom end configured to close; a latch member, the latch member disposed at the top portion of the container, the latch member configured to enable quick release latching; at least one mounting member, the at least one mounting member disposed at the mount panel of the container, the at least one mounting member configured to enable mounting of the container; and a handle, the handle disposed at the top portion of the container, the handle configured to enable gripping and manipulation of the container.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order that the advantages of the invention will be readily understood, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] FIG. 1 is a top perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack viewed from the side of a front panel, in accordance with the present invention;

[0030] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack viewed from the side of a mount panel, in accordance with the present invention, in accordance with the present invention;

[0031] FIG. 3 is an elevated perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a laden multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack, in accordance with the present invention, in accordance with the present invention; and

[0032] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a laden multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack, in accordance with the present invention, in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in an embodiment,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0034] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided, such as examples of programming, software modules, user selections, network transactions, database queries, database structures, hardware modules, hardware circuits, hardware chips, etc., to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention.

[0035] FIG. 1 depicts a front view of an exemplary multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack 100. The multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack 100, hereafter, “backpack 100” is configured to enable segregated and secure storage and portability of baseball related equipment. In one possible embodiment, the backpack 100 is generally, a container 102 having a plurality of compartments, sleeves, and hard cases that enable segregated storage, back mounting, impact protection, and efficient access to a sport glove, a sport stick, a pair of glasses, sport garments, head protection equipment, and other baseball or softball related equipment.

[0036] The container 102 comprises a front panel 104, a mount panel 106, and at least one sidewall 108a, 108b that form a primary cavity. The primary cavity stores sport garments and balls. A front pouch joins with the front panel 104 and provides segregated storage capacity. A top hard case 116 stores a pair of glasses. A bottom hard case 120 stores a sport glove. At least one sleeve 124a, 124b stores and enables quick access to a sport stick. A latch member 130 enables quick release latching of head protection equipment. At least one mounting member 132a, 132b enables the container 102 to be mounted on the back of a user for enhanced portability. A handle 134 provides a grip for carrying and manipulating the container 102. Suitable materials for the container 102 may include, without limitation, leather, canvas, cotton duck, polyester, cotton, a resilient polymer, an acrylic fabric, and a nonwoven material.

[0037] Turning now to FIG. 2, the backpack 100 is generally a container 102 having a generally resilient configuration and configured to enable quick access to the contents therein. In one embodiment, the container 102 comprises a front panel 104, a mount panel 106, and at least one sidewall 108a, 108b. The front panel 104, the mount panel 106, and the at least one sidewall 108a, 108b form a primary cavity (not shown) that is configured to store the baseball related sport equipment.

[0038] In some embodiments, the cavity may be generally elongated and have sufficient volume to store numerous types of sport garments and balls. In one embodiment, the primary cavity is sized and dimensioned to snugly contain a plurality of sport garments and a plurality of baseballs while allowing minimal space for movement. For example, the panels 104, 106 may have a length slightly longer than baseball cleats and a baseball uniform to compensate for expansion and movement of the baseball cleats and a baseball uniform.

[0039] In another embodiment, the container 102 is arranged into a top portion 112 and a bottom portion 114. The top portion 112 may be oriented towards a user's head while the container 102 is mounted to the back of the user. Conversely, the bottom portion 114 oriented towards a user's legs while the container 102 is mounted to the back of the user. In one embodiment, the front panel 104 and at least one sidewall 108a, 108b includes visible logos, colors, images, and patterns.

[0040] In some embodiments, the primary cavity forms between the front panel 104, the mount panel 106, and the at least one sidewall 108a, 108b. The primary cavity is a cavernous region that is effective for containing larger sports equipment that may not require quick access during a game, such as baseball related garments and baseballs. The primary cavity may be segregated into multiple compartments.

[0041] A primary opening, generally disposed at the top portion 112 of the container 102 enables access to the primary cavity. A primary fastener 110 at the primary opening helps regulates access to the primary cavity. Through manipulation of the primary fastener 110, the sport garments, baseball, and other baseball related equipment may be deposited and removed from the container 102 in a quick, efficient manner. The primary fastener 110 may include, without limitation, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an adhesive, a button, a latch, a friction-fit mechanism, and a magnet.

[0042] In one alternative embodiment, at least one front pouch (not shown) joins with the front panel 104. The at least one front pouch provides a secondary means for storage that is segregated from the primary cavity. The at least one front pouch may include a pouch fastener to regulate access to the contents therein. In some embodiments, the front pouch may be configured to contain a sport garment, a ball, a document, a communication device, and medicine.

[0043] As referenced in FIG. 1, the top portion 112 of the container 102 comprises a top hard case 116. The top hard case 116 is fabricated from a substantially rigid material, such as a rigid polymer. The top hard case 116 may be shaped and dimensioned in the general shape of a pair of glasses. The rigid configuration of the top hard case 116 protects the glasses from impact and other physical damage. In one embodiment, the glasses are sun visors typically worn on a baseball field. In some embodiments, the top hard case 116 may pivotally open and close. Though in other embodiments, a top fastener 118 may be used to provide access to the top hard case 116. The top fastener 118 may include, without limitation, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an adhesive, a button, a latch, a friction-fit mechanism, and a magnet.

[0044] In some embodiments, the bottom portion 114 of the container 102 comprises a bottom hard case 120. The bottom hard case 120 is fabricated from a substantially rigid material. The bottom hard case 120 may be shaped and dimensioned in the general shape of a sport glove. In one embodiment, the sport glove may include, without limitation, a baseball fielder's glove, a baseball catcher's glove, a softball glove, a cricket glove, and any glove or mitten associated with a sport. The bottom hard case 120 may pivotally open and close. Though in some embodiments, a bottom fastener 122 may provide access to the bottom hard case 120. The bottom fastener 122 may include, without limitation, a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, an adhesive, a button, a latch, a friction-fit mechanism, and a magnet.

[0045] In some embodiments, the at least one sidewall 108a, 108b of the container 102 may include at least one sleeve 124a, 124b. The at least one sleeve 124a, 124b may be disposed along the length of the at least one sidewall 108a, 108b, external to the container 102. The sleeve 124a, 124b comprises a longitudinal axis, a top end 126a, 126b, and a bottom end 128a, 128b. The sleeve 124a, 124b is configured to securely retain a sport stick. The sport stick may include, without limitation, a baseball bat, a softball bat, a lacrosse stick, and a cricket bat.

[0046] In some embodiments, the sleeve 124a, 124b may be fabricated from an elastic or other flexible material. This resilient material is efficacious for creating a tubular compartment to hold the sport stick. For example, the inherent elasticity of the material is sufficient to hold an object such as a baseball or softball bat in place while carrying bag.

[0047] The top end 126a, 126b of the sleeve 124a, 124b may be open to enable passage of the sport stick. The bottom end 128a, 128b of the sleeve 124a, 124b may be closed to restrict passage of the sport stick. The diameter of the longitudinal axis may be increased or decrease to secure or release the sport stick. The sleeve 124a, 124b is disposed, such that the sport stick may be accessed while the container 102 is mounted on the back.

[0048] In some embodiments, a latch member 130 may be disposed at the top portion 112 of the container 102. The latch member 130 is configured to securely retain, and easily release a head protection equipment. The latch member 130 may include, without limitation, a hook, a C-ring, a clasp, and a magnet. The head protection equipment may include, without limitation, a batter helmet, a cap, and general head protection gear. The latch member 130 retains the head protection equipment in such a manner, that quick access and removal of the head protection equipment is possible.

[0049] As FIG. 2 references, the mount panel 106 of the container 102 comprises at least one mounting member 132a, 132b. The at least one mounting member 132a, 132b enables a user to mount the container 102 on the back of a user, and carry the container 102 and contents therein hands-free. In one embodiment, the mounting member 132a, 132b straps around the shoulders for attaching to the back of a user, such that the top portion 112 of the container 102 is oriented towards a user's head. The at least one mounting member 132a, 132b may include a pair of adjustable straps that extend from the neck to the lower back of a user. The at least one mounting 132a, 132b member is size adjustable, such that differently sized users may mount the container 102 on their backs.

[0050] In yet another embodiment, a handle 134 may be disposed at the top portion 112 of the container 102. The handle 134 provides a surface for gripping and carrying the container 102. In one embodiment, the handle 134 is generally U-shaped and reinforced with extra material to provide enhanced structural integrity. The handle 134 is configured to enable grasping and transporting the container 102. In one possible embodiment, the handle 134 may include complementary straps on the top portion 112 of the container 102. However in other embodiments, a single strap extending from the sidewalls 108a, 108b can also be implemented, or other known handle means can be incorporated. Furthermore, the handle 134 can be removable by means of metal clips as is well known in the art.

[0051] FIG. 3 is an elevated perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a laden multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack 300, in accordance with the present invention, in accordance with the present invention.

[0052] Bats 302 are inserted vertically into sleeves or compartments disposed on the side of the backpack 300. Sunglasses 306 are housed in a rigid case affixed to the exterior surface of the backpack above a rigid compartment securing a baseball mitt.

[0053] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a laden multi-compartmental sports equipment backpack 400, in accordance with the present invention, in accordance with the present invention.

[0054] The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.