Modular wearable tech gear system
12295482 ยท 2025-05-13
Assignee
Inventors
Cpc classification
A45F3/02
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45C11/003
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45F3/04
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45F2004/023
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45C11/002
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
A45F3/04
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45F3/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Abstract
In one embodiment, a modular wearable system includes a backpack including a backpack body and backpack fasteners on backpack straps extending from the backpack body, a handbag including a handbag body and handbag fasteners on handbag straps and a handle extending from the handbag body, and a vest including a vest body and vest fasteners on vest straps extending from the vest body. The backpack fasteners reversibly couple to the handbag fasteners to form a wearable combination. The handbag fasteners couple to the vest fasteners to form another wearable combination. In another embodiment, a modular wearable system includes a backpack a handbag, and a shoulder bag strap including a pair of shoulder bag strap fasteners. The backpack fasteners reversibly couple to the handbag fasteners to form a wearable combination. The shoulder bag fasteners reversible couple to a pair of the handbag fasteners to form another wearable combination.
Claims
1. A modular wearable system comprising: (a) a backpack, a handbag, an elongate adjustable handbag strap, and a plurality of fasteners suitable for reversible interconnection to reversibly couple various combinations of the backpack, the handbag, and the elongate adjustable handbag strap; (b) the backpack comprising: (i) a backpack body; (ii) a first pair of backpack straps configured as shoulder straps extending from a top of the backpack body, each of the first pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (iii) a second pair of backpack straps configured as torso straps extending from bottom corners of the backpack body, each of the second pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (iv) a third pair of backpack straps extending from top edges of the backpack body, each of the third pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (c) the handbag comprising: (i) a handbag body and a handle extending from the handbag body; (ii) a first pair of handbag straps extending from a top back side of the handbag body, each of first pair of handbag straps comprising at least one fastener; and (iii) a second pair of handbag straps configured as torso straps extending from bottom corners of the handbag body, each of the second pair of handbag straps comprising at least one fastener; (d) the elongate adjustable handbag strap comprising: (i) at least one fastener at each of a first end and a second end of the elongate adjustable handbag strap; wherein the system provides multiple wearable combinations, including: (i) a first wearable combination wherein the first and second pairs of backpack straps are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to the fasteners of the first and second pairs of handbag straps to securely attach the handbag body to the backpack body such that, when donned by a user, the handbag is wearable on the front of the user's torso and the backpack is wearable on the back of the user's torso; (ii) a second wearable combination wherein the first and second pairs of backpack straps are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to loop around a user's shoulders, and the fasteners on the first pair of handbag straps are reversibly coupled to the fasteners on the third pair of backpack straps such that the handbag hangs from the backpack body; iii) a third wearable combination wherein the handbag body and the elongate adjustable handbag strap are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to the first pair of handbag straps to provide a shoulder bag configuration; (iv) a fourth wearable combination wherein the handbag body and the elongate adjustable handbag strap are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to the second pair of handbag straps to provide a pack wearable around a waist of the user.
2. The modular wearable system of claim 1, wherein a portion of the backpack body is formed of a transparent material for viewing an interior portion of the backpack body without opening the backpack body.
3. The modular wearable system of claim 1, wherein a portion of the handbag body is formed of a transparent material for viewing an interior portion in the handbag body without opening the handbag body.
4. The modular wearable system of claim 1, wherein the handbag comprises backside pockets into which the first handbag fasteners, the second handbag fasteners, or a combination of the first and second handbag fasteners may be tucked when not in use.
5. The modular wearable system of claim 1, wherein the fasteners are selected from the group consisting of mating male and female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing, snaps, buckles, zippers, and hook-and-loop fasteners.
6. The modular wearable system of claim 1, wherein the fasteners comprise mating male and female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing.
7. A modular wearable system comprising: (a) a backpack, a handbag, an elongate adjustable handbag strap, a vest and a plurality of fasteners suitable for reversible interconnection to reversibly couple various combinations of the backpack, the handbag, the elongate adjustable handbag strap, and the vest; (b) the backpack comprising: (i) a backpack body: (ii) a first pair of backpack straps configured as shoulder straps extending from a top of the backpack body, each of the first pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (iii) a second pair of backpack straps configured as torso straps extending from bottom corners of the backpack body, each of the second pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (iv) a third pair of backpack straps extending from top edges of the backpack body, each of the third pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (c) the handbag comprising: (i) a handbag body: (ii) a first pair of handbag straps configured as shoulder straps extending from a top back side of the handbag body and comprising at least one fastener; (iii) a second pair of handbag straps configured as torso straps extending from bottom corners of the handbag body, each of the second pair of handbag straps comprising at least one fastener; (d) the elongate adjustable handbag strap comprising: (i) at least one fastener at each of a first end and a second end; (e) the vest comprising: (i) a vest body comprising a pouch, and free of any fasteners suitable for reversible connection with other fasteners of the modular wearable system; (ii) extending from the vest body a pair of upper straps and a pair of lower straps, each of which straps includes at least one fastener; wherein the system provides six possible wearable combinations, including: (i) a first wearable combination wherein the first and second pairs of backpack straps are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to the fasteners of the first and second pairs of handbag straps to securely attach the handbag body to the backpack body such that, when donned by a user, the handbag is wearable on the front of the user's torso and the backpack is wearable on the back of the user's torso; (ii) a second wearable combination wherein the first and second pairs of backpack straps are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to loop around a user's shoulders, and the fasteners on the first pair of handbag straps are reversibly coupled to the fasteners on the third pair of backpack straps such that the handbag hangs from the backpack body; (iii) a third wearable combination wherein the handbag body and the elongate adjustable handbag strap are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to the first pair of handbag straps to provide a shoulder bag configuration; (iv) a fourth wearable combination wherein the elongate adjustable handbag strap is reversibly coupled to the first pair of handbags straps or the second pair of handbag straps via their fasteners to provide a pack wearable around a waist of the user; (v) a fifth wearable combination wherein the vest is wearable by reversibly coupling the upper and lower vest straps via their fasteners to loop around the user's shoulders, allowing the vest body to be donned on the front or back of the user's torso; (vi) a sixth wearable combination wherein the vest is reversibly coupled via the fasteners on the vest straps to the handbag body, allowing the combination, when donned, to be worn with the vest body in front or back of the user's torso and correspondingly allowing the handbag body to be worn opposite the vest body on the front or back of the user's torso.
8. The modular wearable system of claim 7, wherein a portion of the backpack body is formed of a transparent material for viewing an interior portion the backpack body without opening the backpack body.
9. The modular wearable system of claim 7, wherein a portion of the handbag body is formed of a transparent material for viewing an interior portion in the handbag body without opening the backpack body.
10. The modular wearable system of claim 7, wherein a portion of the vest body is formed of a transparent material for viewing an interior portion in the vest body without opening the backpack body.
11. The modular wearable system of claim 7, wherein the pouch of the vest body includes a closure in the form of a zipper.
12. The modular wearable system of claim 7, wherein the fasteners are selected from the group consisting of mating male and female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing, snaps, buckles, zippers, and hook-and-loop fasteners.
13. The modular wearable system of claim 7, wherein the fasteners comprise male/female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing.
14. A modular wearable system comprising: (a) a backpack, a handbag, an elongate adjustable handbag strap, a vest, and a plurality of fasteners suitable for reversible interconnection to reversibly couple various combinations of the backpack, the handbag, the elongate adjustable handbag strap, and the vest; (b) wherein the backpack comprises: (i) a backpack body; (ii) a first pair of backpack straps configured as shoulder straps extending from a top of the backpack body, each of the first pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (iii) a second pair of backpack straps configured as torso straps extending from bottom corners of the backpack body, each of the second pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (iv) a third pair of backpack straps extending from bottom top edges of the backpack body, each of the third pair of backpack straps comprising at least one fastener; (c) wherein the handbag comprises: (i) a handbag body; (ii) a first pair of handbag straps configured as shoulder straps extending from a top back side of the handbag body and comprising at least one fastener; (iii) a second pair of handbag straps configured as torso straps extending from bottom corners of the handbag body, each of the second pair of handbag straps comprising at least one fastener; (iv) backside pockets into which the first handbag fasteners, the second handbag fasteners, or a combination of the first and second handbag fasteners may be tucked when not in use; (d) wherein the elongate adjustable handbag strap comprises: (i) at least one fastener at each of a first end and a second end; (e) wherein the vest comprises: (i) a vest body and vest straps extending from the vest body, wherein the vest straps include a pair of upper straps and a pair of lower straps, each of which includes at least one fastener, and wherein the vest body includes a pouch and is free of any fasteners suitable for reversible connection with other fasteners of the modular wearable system; (f) wherein the system provides six possible wearable combinations, including: (i) a first wearable combination wherein the first and second pairs of backpack straps are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to the fasteners of the first and second pairs of handbag straps to securely attach the handbag body to the backpack body such that, when donned by a user, the handbag is wearable on the front of the user's torso and the backpack is wearable on the back of the user's torso; (ii) a second wearable combination wherein the first and second pairs of backpack straps are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to loop around a user's shoulders, and the fasteners on the first pair of handbag straps are reversibly coupled to the fasteners on the third pair of backpack straps such that the handbag hangs from the backpack body; (iii) a third wearable combination wherein the handbag body and the elongate adjustable handbag strap are reversibly coupled via their fasteners to the first pair of handbag straps to provide a shoulder bag configuration; (iv) a fourth wearable combination wherein the elongate adjustable handbag strap is reversibly coupled to the second pair of handbag straps via their fasteners to provide a pack wearable around a waist of the user; (v) a fifth wearable combination wherein the vest is wearable by reversibly coupling the upper and lower vest straps via their fasteners to loop around the user's shoulders, allowing the vest body to be donned on the front or back of the user's torso; (vi) a sixth wearable combination wherein the vest is reversibly coupled via the fasteners on the vest straps to the handbag body, allowing the combination, when donned, to be worn with the vest body in front or back of the user's torso and correspondingly allowing the handbag body to be worn opposite the vest body on the front or back of the user's torso.
15. The modular wearable system of claim 14, wherein the fasteners are selected from the group consisting of mating male and female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing, snaps, buckles, zippers, and hook-and-loop fasteners.
16. The modular wearable system of claim 14, wherein the fasteners comprise mating male and female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing.
17. The modular wearable system of claim 14, wherein the pouch of the vest body includes a closure in the form of a zipper.
18. The modular wearable system of claim 14, wherein the fasteners are mating male and female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing, and wherein the pouch of the vest body includes a closure in the form of a zipper.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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(63) Wherever possible, the same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to represent the same parts.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(64) Provided is a modular wearable system. The modular wearable system includes at least two wearable components that may be worn attached to each other or worn individually alone or separately together.
(65) Embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, in comparison to concepts failing to include one or more of the features disclosed herein, provide wearing versatility, provide style versatility, provide carrying versatility, provide activity versatility, or combinations thereof.
(66) In exemplary embodiments, a backpack, a handbag, and/or a vest of a modular wearable system can each be worn or carried individually alone or can be coupled to one or more other components of the modular wearable system. In exemplary embodiments, the modular wearable system also includes a shoulder bag strap for additional versatility in wearing or carrying the handbag.
(67) Wearable combinations of components of the modular wearable system may include, but are not limited to, the handbag attached to the backpack with the handbag body being worn on the front of the torso and the backpack body being worn on the back of the torso, the handbag attached to the backpack with the handbag body and the backpack body being worn on the back of the torso, the handbag attached to the vest with the handbag body being worn on the front of the torso and the vest body being worn on the back of the torso, the handbag attached to the shoulder bag strap and carried over the shoulder as a shoulder bag, the handbag attached to the shoulder bag strap and carried over the shoulder and across the body as a messenger bag, or the handbag attached to the shoulder bag strap and worn around the waist as a fanny pack.
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(74) When detached from the backpack 18, the handbag 12 can be carried alone by the handle 14 or, when reversibly attached to the shoulder bag strap 16 as shown in
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(77) The vest 10 may be worn in a similar manner to the backpack 18 with the vest body 58 on the back of the user and the shoulder straps 54 resting on the shoulders of the user. As shown in
(78) The vest body 58 is more lightweight than the backpack body 24 and thus may be preferable for a user to wear during a more active time, such as, for example, while running, jogging, or on a long walk.
(79) In some embodiments, a sufficient portion of one or more components is formed of a transparent material for viewing the entire contents contained in the component without opening the component, particularly advantageous, for example, for use as a stadium bag when entry of non-transparent conventional bags into a secured area is prohibited.
(80) In some embodiments, a sufficient portion of the backpack body 24 is formed of a transparent material for viewing the entire contents contained in the backpack body 24 without opening the backpack body 24. In some embodiments, the modular wearable system includes both a backpack 20 with a transparent backpack body 24 and a backpack 20 with a non-transparent/opaque backpack body 24 for added versatility.
(81) In some embodiments, a sufficient portion of the handbag body 34 is formed of a transparent material for viewing the entire contents contained in the handbag body 34 without opening the handbag body 34. In some embodiments, the modular wearable system includes both a handbag 12 with a transparent handbag body 34 and a handbag 12 with a non-transparent/opaque backpack body 24 for added versatility.
(82) In some embodiments, a sufficient portion of the vest body 58 is formed of a transparent material for viewing the entire contents contained in the vest body 58 without opening the vest body 58. In some embodiments, the modular wearable system includes both a vest 10 with a transparent vest body 58 and a vest 10 with a non-transparent/opaque vest body 58 for added versatility.
(83) Transparent versions of the vest 10, handbag 12, and backpack 18 may be thinner and more lightweight than the non-transparent/opaque versions or may be sized to meet certain size standards for transparent bags entering a secured area.
(84) The backpack 18, the handbag 12, and/or the vest 10 may have one or more features to aid in the functionality, usefulness, and/or safety of the component and/or of the modular wearable system.
(85) For example, one or more components of the modular wearable system may include one or more bottle holders 70 as seen, for example, in
(86) The backpack body 24, the handbag body 34, and/or the vest body 58 may be sized, shaped, and/or designed to aid in carrying out one or more specific functions and may include one or more nozzle straps, one or more pockets, one or more pouches, and/or one or more reversibly fastenable enclosures or compartments, such as the zipper 74 on the backpack body 24 and the zipper 76 on the handbag body 34 in
(87) In some embodiments, the modular wearable system is a modular wearable tech gear system including one or more tech features. Appropriate tech features may include, but are not limited to, a pouch or enclosure sized to fit a laptop computer, a pouch or enclosure sized to fit a cell phone/smartphone, a pouch or enclosure sized to fit a portable charger, wiring to connect a portable charger in the portable charger pouch or enclosure to a laptop in the laptop pouch or enclosure or to a cell phone/smartphone in the cell phone/smartphone pouch or enclosure. Such wiring may be routed through one or more sleeves on the backpack body 24, the handbag body 34, and/or the vest body 58.
(88) Although the shoulder fasteners 26, 36, 60, torso fasteners 28, 38, 62, strap fasteners 46, carry fasteners 50, and chest fasteners 42 are shown as pairs of male/female clips that snap together and then come apart by squeezing, any other reversibly couplable fastener may be used instead. Other appropriate fasteners may include, but are not limited to, snaps, buckles, zippers, and/or hook-and-loop fasteners.
(89) In a first arrangement, the handbag fasteners reversibly couple to the backpack fasteners to attach the handbag to the backpack such that the handbag is worn on the front of the torso and the backpack is worn on the back as a single unit.
(90) In a second arrangement, the backpack is worn without being attached to the handbag, and the handbag is reversibly attached to a removable adjustable strap that allows it to be worn as a shoulder bag.
(91) In a third arrangement, the handbag is carried as a waist bag with the attached removable adjustable strap going around the waist.
(92) In a third arrangement, the handbag is carried by hand by a permanent handle on the handbag.
(93) In a fifth arrangement, the handbag reversibly attaches to the backpack to hang off the backpack body in the back.
(94) In a sixth arrangement, a vest with a pouch is attached over the shoulder and around the torso.
(95) In a seventh arrangement, the handbag fasteners reversibly couple to the vest fasteners to attach the handbag to the vest such that the handbag is worn on the front of the torso and the vest is worn on the back as a single unit.
(96) While the invention has been described with reference to one or more embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. In addition, all numerical values identified in the detailed description shall be interpreted as though the precise and approximate values are both expressly identified.