Multi Compartment Family Travel Bag

Abstract

An improved soft-sided travel bag with a plurality of compartments opening along the top of the bag can be used to carry, access and organize multiple travelers within one contained bag. A departure from traditional duffle or travel bag design, there is no primary compartment built into the bag. Rather, multiple self-contained compartments unfasten or zip open along the top. This invention offers individuals traveling with children the ability to easily divide and organize items for every child within one bag. The plurality of compartments dividing the internal volume of the bag into multiple independent spaces are sewn forming dividers, end wall to end wall upon one another, as if adjoining multiple independent bags into one contained unit. Said compartments are designed with interior pockets to provide users with maximum organizational utility.

Claims

1. A soft-sided carrying bag comprising: A pliable shell having a base, end walls, side walls and a top portion joined together to form a generally tube-like structure with an exterior and an interior; A plurality of handles and one or more carrying straps attached to the exterior shell for transport of the bag; A plurality of compartments dividing the internal volume of the bag into multiple independent spaces, each interior compartment including an external access point and closure means along said compartment's top wall, four upstanding adjoining interior walls, and a base joined together to form separate sections within the carrying bag; Said plurality of compartments constructed in the bag are sewn forming dividers, end wall to end wall upon one another, as if adjoining multiple independent bags into one contained unit and, A closure method applied along the opening of each said compartment to contain the space therein.

2. The carrying bag of claim 1, wherein the dividers between the compartments comprise sturdy materials fastened to the exterior walls of the bag.

3. The carrying bag of claim 2, comprising interior compartment materials with various flexibility and durability qualities.

4. The carrying bag of claim 1, wherein compartments contain a plurality of interior pockets within said compartment space.

5. The carrying bag of claim 1, comprising material color application, visually enhancing compartmental organization and appeal.

6. The carrying bag of claim 1 comprising handles and carrying straps with fastening and unfastening qualities.

7. The carrying bag of claim 1 comprising straps with fastening and unfastening components and a stow away compartment along the base of the bag.

8. The carrying bag of claim 7 comprising said carrying straps fastening to exterior adjoiners facilitating diverse carrying methods.

9. The carrying bag of claim 7 wherein back carrying straps stow away in a compartment with a closure mechanism in the bag.

10. A carrying bag comprising: A shell with a base, end walls, side walls and top portion joined together to form a hollow structure having an exterior and an interior; A plurality of handles and one or more carrying straps comprising various attachments to the exterior shell. A plurality of compartments dividing the internal volume of the bag into multiple independent spaces, each interior compartment comprising an external access point and closure means along said compartment's top wall, a plurality of upstanding adjoining interior walls, and a base joined together to form separate sections within the carrying bag; Said plurality of compartments are sewn forming dividers, end wall to end wall adjacent to one another, as if adjoining multiple independent bags into one contained unit and, A closure method applied along the opening of each said compartment to contain the space therein.

11. The carrying bag of claim 10, wherein the external attachments for aid of transport comprise rolling mechanisms fastened to the bag.

12. The carrying bag of claim 11, comprising rolling mechanisms with extendable hand grab capability.

13. The carrying bag of claim 10 comprising exterior materials with diverse composition and durability qualities.

14. The carrying bag of claim 10, comprising interior compartment materials with diverse composition qualities.

15. The carrying bag of claim 10, wherein compartments contain a plurality of interior pockets and organizers.

16. The carrying bag of claim 10 comprising diverse color application, visually enhancing compartmental organization.

17. The carrying bag of claim 10 comprising handles and carrying straps that fasten and unfasten.

18. A soft-sided carrying bag comprising: A pliable shell that has a base, end panel, side panel and a top panel joined together to form a generally tube-like structure having an exterior and an interior; A plurality of handles and carrying straps attached to the shell for transport of the bag; A plurality of compartments, equilaterally distributed, dividing the internal volume of the bag into multiple independent spaces, each interior compartment including an external access point and closure means along said compartment's top panel, four upstanding adjoining interior panels, and a base joined together to form separate sections within the carrying bag; Said plurality of compartments constructed in the bag are sewn forming dividers, end panel to end panel against one another, as if adjoining multiple independent bags into one contained unit and, A closure means applied along the opening of each said compartment to contain the space therein.

19. The carrying bag in claim 18 comprising materials of various types and colors positioned for organizational coding and appeal.

20. The carrying bag in claim 18 wherein said compartments contain a plurality of internal pockets and organization components.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] FIG. 1 is an angled perspective view of a multi-compartment family duffel-type travel bag, according to one preferred embodiment of this invention.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a side width view of this invention, showing a direct view of an end cap of one compartment, according to one preferred embodiment of this invention.

[0021] FIG. 3 is a side length view, showing one preferred embodiment of the external construction of this invention.

[0022] FIG. 4 is a transparent angled schematic perspective view, showing the internal perspective of one preferred embodiment of this invention. This transparent view shows the immovable dividers, zipper access for multiple compartments, and interior organizational components built into the bag.

[0023] FIG. 5 is a side cut view, showing one preferred embodiment of the internal compartments housed within one section of the multi compartment bag.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a bottom/base view with stowable backpack straps attached to the “D” rings along the far base perimeter of the bag.

[0025] FIG. 7 is a bottom/base view of the bag with stowable backpack straps stowed within the large base pocket of the bag.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] With reference to the drawings in this prefered embodiment, FIG. 1 shows the duffel as a generally cylindrical, soft sided article of luggage with multiple distinct zippered compartments. Each compartment is independently constructed and accessed along the top by a zipper sewn in a crescent shape. Permanent, immovable internal panels of fabric separate one compartment from the next, repeatedly through the length of the bag. Compartments are sewn as if stacked end cap to end cap and accessed individually by external zippers. Additional small zippered pockets can also be sewn onto the body and end caps of the bag for easy access to passports, keys or other small personal items.

[0027] Surrounding the entire length and width of the bag is a thick band of webbing to add stability and aesthetics to the structure of the bag. With reference to FIG. 2, said webbing can be sewn into a sturdy hand grip on both end caps of the bag. As shown in FIG. 3, webbing can also be sewn, wrapping the body of the bag with stirrups that can loop into a hand grip position. The bag can also include “D” rings on each end cap, whereupon a long shoulder strap can be fastened to provide the user with multiple carrying options. In its preferred embodiment, the shell and base of the bag are formed of a durable, sturdy material.

[0028] Zippered openings to each individual compartment can include two zippers, so as to enable users to zip and unzip compartments easily from either direction. The number of multiple compartments is shown on this preferred embodiment as five compartments, each at a width of five inches, but measurements and quantity of compartments can vary. In a transparent schematic view of the bag, as in FIG. 4, the barriers between each compartment are visible. These barriers are permanently sewn around the entire wall of the compartment, completely dividing one space from the next. As shown in the side cut view of FIG. 5, this interior dividing wall can contain further organizational components, such as, but not limited to: bungee pouches, zippered pockets, and/or other organizational elements built into the lining of each compartment.

[0029] Another carrying feature which can be added to the bag is the stowable backpack straps built into an elongated pocket on the base of the bag, as shown in FIG. 6. The elongated base pocket is built specifically to house the backpack straps when they are not in use. In this preferred embodiment, these backpack straps are permanently fastened at the base, near one end cap of the bag. When in use, said backpack straps can be removed from the base pocket and clipped with sturdy fasteners to “D” rings secured near the opposite end cap of the bag, as shown in FIG. 6. When a user is not in need of the backpack carrying option, the action is reversed as straps unclip and tuck into the elongated base pocket, as shown in FIG. 7. Backpack carrying options can enable users with hands-free mobility while carrying the bag.

[0030] The invention is not limited to the foregoing described embodiments. Many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the primary concepts. Many fabrics, styles, sizes, colors and applications are possible without departing from the main scope of the invention.