PERSONAL CARRIER

Abstract

Disclosed is a personal carrier, comprising a strap attachment provided on a rear panel of the carrier. In certain embodiments, the carrier may also comprise a first compartment generally sized for carrying a notebook; a second compartment generally sized for carrying a phone, and one or more slots configured for carrying pens and/or pencils.

Claims

1. A personal carrier, comprising: a flexible front side panel and a flexible rear side panel forming at least a first compartment; the flexible rear side panel extending beyond the flexible front side panel forming a closure flap extending over at least a portion of the front side panel to secure and protect items placed in the at least one compartment; the rear side panel including at least one strap attachment including at least two strap attachment slots for receiving at least one strap used to secure the personal carrier to a user in multiple body placement orientations and/or configurations.

2. The personal carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap attachment holds a strap in a horizontal orientation.

3. The personal carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap attachment holds a strap in a vertical orientation.

4. The personal carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap attachment holds a strap in a left hand diagonal orientation.

5. The personal carrier of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap attachment holds a strap in a right hand diagonal orientation.

6. The personal carrier of claim 1, wherein the first compartment is generally sized for carrying a notebook/tablet.

7. The personal carrier of claim 1, further comprising a second compartment generally sized for carrying a phone/small notebook.

8. The personal carrier of claim 1, further comprising one or more slots configured for carrying pens and/or pencils.

9. The personal carrier of claim 1, wherein the closure flap includes a closure element to releasably secure the closure flap to the front side panel.

10. The personal carrier of claim 1, wherein the closure flap includes at least two strap receiving slots for securing the personal carrier to a user with a strap via an open closure flap.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0045] FIGS. 1-7 depict the instant invention at various angles and with a closure flap in both the open and closed position.

[0046] FIGS. 8, 8A, and 8B show a back view of the personal carrier with various embodiments.

[0047] FIGS. 9-19 depict a strap attachment position at the rear side panel used for securing via straps the personal carrier to a user in various positions and configurations.

[0048] FIGS. 20 and 21 depict the personal carrier being worn over the shoulder of a user and in a front position, wherein the strap is passed through vertical attachment slots as shown in FIGS. 6 and 10.

[0049] FIG. 22 depicts the carrier being worn around the waist of a user, similar to a fanny pack, and in a front position, wherein the strap is passed through the rear-side horizontal attachment slot as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, and 11.

[0050] FIG. 23 depicts the carrier worn over the shoulder using a strap attachment slot provided within a closure flap of the carrier.

[0051] FIG. 24 depicts the bag strapped around the leg and waist of the user, using the rear-side horizontal attachment slot for attachment around the leg, and the attachment slot of the closure flap for attachment around the waist.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0052] According to various embodiments of the instant invention as depicted in the Figures disclosed is a personal carrier (100) which provides multiple strap attachment configurations in accordance with a user's desires and needs.

[0053] The personal carrier (100) including a front side panel (10) and a rear side panel (20) may further include various compartments and/or slots (202, 204, 206) configured to hold specific items, such as a notebook/composition book (220), writing tablets, books, pen(s)/pencil(s) (230), smart devices (240) such as phones and laptop computers; and the like.

[0054] In one embodiment, the personal carrier (100) may include a main compartment (202) generally sized for carrying a notebook/tablet/book/small computer (220).

[0055] In further embodiments, the personal carrier (100) may include a smaller compartment (204) generally sized for carrying a phone/small notepad (240).

[0056] In yet further embodiments, the personal carrier (100) may include one or more slots (206) configured for carrying pens and/or pencils (230).

[0057] Additionally, the personal carrier (100) may include a closure flap (110) configured to move between an open position to expose the contents of the personal carrier (100) (see FIGS. 2, 4, 20, 23, 24, and 25) and a closed position to cover/enclose the contents (see FIGS. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 21, and 22).

[0058] In some embodiments, a closure element (120) may be used releasably secure the closure flap (110) to the front side panel (10). It is contemplated that the closure element (120) may be a button, cord, elastic band, magnet, buckle, or Velcro? type to releasably couple the closure flap (110) to a front side panel (10) of the personal carrier (100).

[0059] In certain embodiments, the rear side panel (20) of the personal carrier (100) may include at least one strap attachment (1010) including at least two slots (1040, 1040) for receiving a strap (A, B, C, and D).

[0060] It is contemplated that the at least one strap attachment (1010) be made of a natural material such as leather, bone, plant material, or a metal; and/or be made of a manmade material such as synthetic, semi-synthetic, or artificial fibers (i.e. Nylon?, Rayon?, Dacron?, and the like), and/or a petrochemical plastic or polymer.

[0061] In some embodiments, the at least one strap attachment (1010) may include multiple strap attachment slots (1040, 1040, 1042, 1042, 1044, 1044, 1046, 1046) to provide and enable multiple strap attachment orientations as depicted in the FIGS. 7, 9 through 19.

[0062] As can be appreciated from the Figures; straps may be fed into and through a strap attachment slot (1040, 1042, 1044, and/or 1046), further fed or treaded under and through the at least one strap attachment (1010), and then fed or treaded out of or from under the at least one strap attachment (1010) via a corresponding strap attachment slot (1040, 1042, 1044, and/or 1046) in order to secure a or multiple straps to the personal carrier (100) for use as required and desired by a user.

[0063] In some further embodiments, closure flap attachment slots (1048, 1048) may be provided on the inner side of the closure flap (110) for further strap attachment options (see FIGS. 2, 4, 5, and 7.

[0064] In one embodiment as depicted in FIG. 10, the rear side panel (20) includes the at least one strap attachment (1010) including a vertical strap (A) placed or threaded through receiving slots (1040, 1040) configured to receive a strap in parallel orientation to a vertical axis of the personal carrier (100). This enables a user to strap the personal carrier (100) across the shoulder, wherein the personal carrier (100) may position against the user's chest as a cross body (see FIGS. 20 and 21) but may also position across the user's back (not shown).

[0065] In a further embodiment as depicted in FIGS. 11 the rear side panel (20) may include a horizontal strap (C) placed or threaded through receiving slots (1042, 1042) which enables a user to strap the personal carrier (100) around the waist or chest, so the personal carrier may be worn as a fanny pack and/or a cross body bag (FIGS. 20 and 21).

[0066] In an embodiment as depicted in FIG. 8, a top portion of the closure flap (110) may be folded inwards creating strap receiving slots (1048, 1048); thus allowing the personal carrier (100) to be worn in different ways in an open position, including around the waist, shoulder, or back, leg (i.e., holster style) as shown in FIG. 24. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, there are different orientations of straps receiving slots possible.

[0067] As may be appreciated, it is contemplated that the disclosed personal carrier (100) may be used in various configurations by both men and women and may provide a stylish solution for professionals in carrying essential items to business meetings, interviews, etc., while having their hands free.

[0068] As may be appreciated, it is contemplated that the disclosed personal carrier (100) may be strapped to another item such as a backpack, or purse, and the like.

[0069] As may be appreciated, it is contemplated that the disclosed personal carrier (100) disclosed the at least one strap attachment (1010) may have multiple configurations in various embodiments.

[0070] As may be appreciated, it is contemplated that the disclosed personal carrier (100) may be configured/used to securely carry various personal items, including for example: keys, credit cards, a wallet, a personal defense system, a digital notebook/tablet, computer, charger, etc.

[0071] As may be appreciated, it is contemplated that the disclosed personal carrier (100) may include a compartment for a charging pad and/or port in which a small portable charger may be carried for charging phone or other electronics within the personal carrier (100).

[0072] As may be appreciated, it is contemplated that the disclosed personal carrier (100) may allow a user to incorporate decorative elements, logos, personal initials, names, etc.

[0073] As may be appreciated, it is contemplated that the disclosed personal carrier (100) closure element (120) may include an attachment element to which personalized buttons (e.g., incorporating logos, initials, etc.,) may be attached.

[0074] According to an exemplary embodiment of the instant invention, the personal carrier (100) may be made from a fabric approximately 7.5 to 8 inches wide, and approximately 26 inches in length; and the at least one strap attachment (1010) may be affixed to the personal carrier (100) rear side panel (20) via thread (i.e. sown) (1015) or alternately affixed via metal or plastic fasteners, adhesive, or combinations thereof.

[0075] The constituent elements of the disclosed device and system listed herein are intended to be exemplary only, and it is not intended that this list be used to limit the device of the present application to just these elements. Persons having ordinary skill in the art relevant to the present disclosure may understand there to be equivalent elements that may be substituted within the present disclosure without changing the essential function or operation of the device. Relationships between the various elements of the disclosed device as described herein are presented as illustrative examples only, and not intended to limit the scope or nature of the relationships between the various elements.

[0076] Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments described above.

[0077] As such, the disclosed carrier may be used in various configurations by both men and women, and may provide a stylish solution for professionals in carrying essential items to a business meeting, interview, etc., while having their hands free. In some embodiments, the carrier may be attached to a strap of another item such as a belt, backpack, or purse.

[0078] It shall be appreciated that the disclosed attachment can have multiple configurations in different embodiments. For example, the carrier may be configured/used to carry various personal items, including keys, credit cards, a wallet, a weapon, a digital notebook/tablet, computer, charger, etc., in different embodiments. In further embodiments, the carrier may comprise a compartment for a charging pad and/or port in which a small portable charger may be carried for charging phone or other electronics within the carrier. In some embodiments, the carrier may allow a user to incorporate decorative elements, logos, personal initials, names, etc., In certain embodiments, the carrier may include an attachment element to which personalized buttons (e.g., incorporating logos, initials, etc.,) may be attached.

[0079] It shall be appreciated that the attachment described herein may comprise any alternative known materials in the field and be of any size and/or dimensions. In some embodiments, the carrier may be made of materials such as leather, cloth, vinyl, paper, etc. According to an exemplary embodiment, the carrier may be made from a fabric which is about 7.5 to about 8 inches wide, and about 26 inches in length; and the strap attachment slots may be made via a first fabric piece which is about 5 inches by about 5.5 inches, and a second fabric piece which is about 3 inches about 4 inches. It shall be appreciated that the disclosed attachment may be manufactured and assembled using any known techniques in the field.

[0080] It shall be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as upper, lower, front, rear, left, right, top, bottom, inside, outside is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for convenience and simplification of describing the disclosed subject matter, rather than indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation or are constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0081] As used herein, the articles a and an are intended to include one or more items, and may be used interchangeably with one or more. Where only one item is intended, the term one or similar language is used. Also, as used herein, the terms has, have, having, with or the like are intended to be open-ended terms. Further, the phrase based on is intended to mean based, at least in part, on unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0082] The constituent elements of the disclosed device and system listed herein are intended to be exemplary only, and it is not intended that this list be used to limit the device of the present application to just these elements. Persons having ordinary skill in the art relevant to the present disclosure may understand there to be equivalent elements that may be substituted within the present disclosure without changing the essential function or operation of the device. Terms such as approximate, approximately, about, etc., as used herein indicate a deviation of within +/?10%. Relationships between the various elements of the disclosed device as described herein are presented as illustrative examples only, and not intended to limit the scope or nature of the relationships between the various elements. Persons of ordinary skill in the art may appreciate that numerous design configurations may be possible to enjoy the functional benefits of the inventive systems. Thus, given the wide variety of configurations and arrangements of embodiments of the present invention the scope of the invention is reflected by the breadth of the claims below rather than narrowed by the embodiments described above

[0083] The instant description, disclosure, and figures are not to be limited by the embodiments as described, since these are given by way of example only and not by way of limitation.

[0084] Having thus described several embodiments for practicing the inventive method, its advantages and objectives can be easily understood. Variations from the description above may and can be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention, which is to be determined from and by the following claims.