Technology backpack
10548361 ยท 2020-02-04
Assignee
Inventors
- Steven Suttman (Castle Pines, CO, US)
- Tom Gruger (Greenwood Village, CO, US)
- Marietta Cantu (Aurora, CO, US)
Cpc classification
A24F40/40
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A41D2400/46
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A41D13/0012
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45F3/04
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45F3/20
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
A41D13/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Abstract
A technology bag allows its carrier to indulge in vaping or drinking inconspicuously, or deliver a burst of vapor externally, as in pepper spray for personal protection or scenting as used in hunting. The technology bag comprises various technology compartments for various technology components including technology tanks, bladders, tubes, and other associated attachments. The technology bag can also provide a safety releasable coupling such that the various technology will break-away easily if snagged or caught. In one embodiment the technology bag is a backpack. In other embodiments the technology bag could be a messenger bag, briefcase, knapsack, purse, or any over-the-shoulder style bag employing a shoulder strap. In each of these embodiments the shoulder strap is operable to provide the various functionalities of the technology bag.
Claims
1. A bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank and enabled for hydration, the bag comprising: a body comprising a compartment; and a shoulder strap connected to an upper portion of the body and a lower portion of the body, the shoulder strap comprising: a first technology chamber, wherein: the first technology chamber is sized to hold a first technology tank; and the first technology tank supplies a fluid, a first conduit internal to the shoulder strap, and a portal to the first technology chamber, wherein: the portal is sized to pass a first tube from inside the shoulder strap to outside the shoulder strap; the portal is reinforced; the portal is connected to the first conduit; and the first conduit is connected to the first technology chamber; and a second technology chamber located in the body, comprising: a second technology tank, wherein the second technology tank supplies a liquid; a second conduit to pass a second tube from the second technology chamber to the first technology chamber.
2. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank and enabled for hydration of claim 1, wherein: the shoulder strap length is at least twice as long as the shoulder strap width; and the first technology chamber is located on a portion of the shoulder strap proximate to the lower portion of the body.
3. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank and enabled for hydration of claim 1, wherein the first technology chamber includes a closure comprising a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a snap, and/or a button.
4. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank and enabled for hydration of claim 1, further comprising: the shoulder strap having a long edge; and a holding band, the holding band configured to hold the first tube in place on a portion of the shoulder strap, wherein the holding band is positioned perpendicular to the long edge.
5. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank and enabled for hydration of claim 1, the shoulder strap further comprising: a third technology chamber, wherein the third technology chamber is located on the shoulder strap and positioned at a location proximate to the lower portion of the body, or proximate to the upper portion of the body; or proximate to a mid-point between the lower portion of the body and the upper portion of the body; and the third technology chamber is sized to store a mouthpiece end of the tube.
6. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank and enabled for hydration of claim 1, wherein the bag comprises a backpack, messenger bag, knapsack, over-the-shoulder bag, or purse.
7. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank and enabled for hydration of claim 1, wherein the fluid is a vaporous gas.
8. A bag with integrated technology chamber for housing and screening a technology tank and attachments, the bag comprising: a body comprising a compartment; and a shoulder strap connected to an upper portion of the body and a lower portion of the body, the shoulder strap comprising: a first technology chamber, wherein: the first technology chamber is sized to hold a first technology tank; and the first technology tank supplies a fluid, a first conduit internal to the shoulder strap, and the first conduit is connected to the first technology chamber; and the shoulder strap has an inner portion, wherein the inner portion is located opposed to the body; a second technology chamber located in the body, comprising: a second technology tank, wherein the second technology tank supplies a liquid; a second conduit; a second portal, wherein: the second portal is connected to the second conduit; the second portal is sized to pass a second lube from inside the second technology chamber to the second conduit; and the second portal is reinforced.
9. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing and screening a technology tank and attachments of claim 8, wherein: the first technology chamber includes a closure comprising a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a snap, and/or a button; and the first technology chamber is located on the inner portion.
10. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing and screening a technology tank and attachments of claim 8, further comprising: the shoulder strap having a long edge; a holding band, the holding band configured to hold a first tube in place on a portion of the shoulder strap, wherein the holding band is positioned perpendicular to the long edge; and the holding band is located on the inner portion.
11. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing and screening a technology tank and attachments of claim 8, the shoulder strap further comprising: a third technology chamber, wherein the third technology chamber is located on the shoulder strap and positioned at a location proximate to the lower portion of the body, or proximate to the upper portion of the body; or proximate to a mid-point between the lower portion of the body and the upper portion of the body; and the third technology chamber is located on the inner portion.
12. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing and screening a technology tank and attachments of claim 8, wherein: the shoulder strap length is at least twice as long as the shoulder strap width; the first technology chamber is located on the inner portion; and the first technology chamber is located on a portion of the shoulder strap proximate to the lower portion of the body or proximate to the upper portion of the body.
13. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing and screening a technology tank and attachments of claim 8, wherein the fluid is a vaporous gas.
14. A bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank, the bag comprising: a body comprising a compartment; and a shoulder strap connected to an upper portion of the body and a lower portion of the body, the shoulder strap comprising: a first technology chamber, wherein: the first technology chamber is sized to hold a first technology tank; and the first technology tank supplies a fluid, a first conduit internal to the shoulder strap, and a first portal to the first technology chamber, wherein: the first portal is sized to pass a first tube from inside the shoulder strap to outside the shoulder strap; the first portal is reinforced; the first portal is connected to the first conduit; and the first conduit is connected to the first technology chamber.
15. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank claim 14, further comprising: a second technology chamber located in the body, comprising: a second technology tank, wherein the second technology tank supplies a liquid; a second conduit; a second portal, wherein: the second portal is connected to the second conduit; the second portal is sized to pass a second tube from inside the second technology chamber to the second conduit; and the second portal is reinforced.
16. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank of claim 14, wherein the first technology chamber includes a closure comprising a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a snap, and/or a button.
17. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank of claim 14, further comprising: the shoulder strap having a long edge; and a holding band, the holding band configured to hold the first tube in place on an exterior portion of the shoulder strap, wherein the holding band is positioned perpendicular to the long edge.
18. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank of claim 14, the shoulder strap further comprising: a third technology chamber, wherein the third technology chamber is located on the shoulder strap and positioned at a location proximate to the lower portion of the body, or proximate to the upper portion of the body; or proximate to a mid-point between the lower portion of the body and the upper portion of the body; and the third technology chamber is sized to store a mouthpiece end of the tube.
19. The bag with integrated technology chamber for housing a technology tank of claim 14, wherein the fluid is a vaporous gas.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) The present disclosure is described in conjunction with the appended figures:
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(18) In the appended figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Where the reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same reference label.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(19) The ensuing description provides preferred exemplary embodiment(s) only, and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the ensuing description of the preferred exemplary embodiment(s) will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing a preferred exemplary embodiment. It is understood that various changes may be made in the function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and scope as set forth in the appended claims.
(20) A technology bag as described herein allows its carrier to indulge in vaping or drinking inconspicuously. Alternatively, the technology bag as described herein allows its carrier quick access to deliver a burst of vapor externally, as in pepper spray for personal protection or scenting as used in hunting. The technology bag comprises various technology compartments for various technology components including technology tanks, bladders, tubes, and other associated attachments. The technology bag as described can also provide a safety releasable coupling such that the various technology will break-away easily if snagged or caught. In one embodiment, the technology bag is a backpack as described herein. It should be understood that the present description could be directed to a messenger bag, knapsack, purse, or any over-the-shoulder style bag employing a shoulder strap. In each of these embodiments the shoulder strap is operable as described herein.
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(22) Backpack 100 is a bag with a body 105 and shoulder straps 110. While pictured a s backpack 100 in this embodiment, in other embodiment the bag may be an over-the-shoulder bag such as a briefcase, a messenger bag, a knapsack, or a purse. Body 105 may be comprised of any number of fabric types including nylon, polyester, polyurethane, canvas, cotton, silk, or any other suitable material or combination of any two or more of those. Body 105 may comprise any over-the-shoulder bag including a briefcase, a messenger bag, knapsack, or purse. Body 105 is sized to fit a storage compartment inside body 105 at least large enough to fit the second technology chamber 160.
(23) Shoulder straps 110 extend from the top portion of the body 105 to the lower portion of the body 105 respectively. Shoulder straps 110 may be comprised of any number of fabric types including nylon polyester, polyurethane, canvas, cotton, silk, or any other suitable material. Shoulder straps 110 may be padded for comfort and easy concealment of the first technology chambers 115. Shoulder straps 110 may be at least twice as long in length as they wide in width and typically 5 times. Shoulder straps 110 may range from 1 to 5 inches wide. Shoulder straps 110 may be comprised of an insulating material or layer. First technology chamber 115 is incorporated into shoulder strap 110. First technology chamber 115 maybe positioned with a closure 130 along the length of the shoulder strap 110 or running perpendicular to that and across the width of the shoulder strap 110. The shoulder strap 110-1 and the shoulder strap 110-2 in this embodiment are mirror images of each and are intended to give the carrier of backpack 100 the choice of selecting either shoulder strap 110 for technology storageor both simultaneously (not pictured). First technology chamber 115 may be sized to hold one or more technology tanks 190 as well as other associated technology or personal technology such as cell phones, smart phones portable music players or GPS devices. First technology chamber 115 may be located on the inner portion of the shoulder strap 110 to provide more screening and privacy or on the outer portion of the shoulder strap 110 for easy access. First technology chamber 115 may comprise the same fabrics of the body 105 or may have insulating material or may be a completely different fabric, including waterproof.
(24) First technology chamber 115 is connected by first conduit 120 to a portal 150. First conduit 120 is sized to fit the first tube 140. First conduit 120 is more fully described at
(25) Second conduit 125 connects the body 105 to the portal 150, or in some cases to the first technology chamber 115. Second conduit 125 is described more fully at
(26) Closure 130 is a closure mechanism for closing the technology chamber 115. Closure 130 can run parallel to the length of the shoulder strap 110 or parallel to the width of shoulder strap 110. Closure 130 is sized to close the technology chamber 115. Closure 130 may comprise a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, buttons, snaps, or any other closure mechanism suitable for the shoulder strap 110. Closure 130 may be on the external portion of the shoulder strap 110 or the internal portion closest to the wearer of the shoulder strap. First tube 140 connects the technology tank 190 to a first mouthpiece 180 and may do so in first conduit 120. First tube 140 may comprise flexible material that is safe for passing fluids to be consumed by humans. First tube 140 may comprise material that is high heat stable. First tube 140 is sized to fit coupler 170 and/or first mouthpiece 180. First tube 140 will generally be less than half of the length of shoulder strap 110. First tube 140 may be coupled to a releasable coupler 170 more fully described at
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(28) The shoulder straps 110 are sized to hold a first technology chamber 115 that is sized to hold a first technology tank 190 such as oxygen canister, oxygen generator, a vapor pen, a nebulizer, a liquid bladder, air filter, and/or other liquid, smoke, vapor, or gas supplying technology. The first technology tank 190 may be made of rigid or semi-rigid material safe to hold human consumable fluids such as plastic, stainless steel, rubber, or other suitable material. First technology tank 190 may be high heat capable and capable of generating steam or vapor. The first technology tank 190 may supply fluid to first tube 140, including fluid in any form comprising liquid, gas, and vapor. First technology tank 190 may be powered and operate with a power supplying device such as a battery. First technology tank 190 may be sized to fit in the first technology chamber 115 in the shoulder strap 110. First technology tank 190 maybe of a size and appearance so as to be inconspicuous inside the first technology chamber 115. The body 105 is sized to hold second technology chamber 160, that is sized to hold second technology tank 195. Second technology tank 195 may be an oxygen canister, oxygen generator, a pepper spray canister, an animal scent canister, a vapor pen, a nebulizer, a liquid bladder, an air filter, and/or another liquid, smoke, vapor, or gas supplying technology. The second technology tank 195 may be made of rigid or semi-rigid material safe to hold human consumable fluids, such as plastic, glass, stainless steel, rubber, or other suitable material. The second technology tank 195 may supply fluid to second tube 145, including fluid in any form comprising liquid, gas, and vapor. Second technology tank 195 may be powered and operate with a power supplying device such as a battery.
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(50) Specific details are given in the above description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it is understood that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. While the principles of the disclosure have been described above in connection with specific apparatuses and methods, it is to be clearly understood that this description is made only by way of example and not as limitation on the scope of the disclosure.