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- the present invention relates to a collapsible bag for carrying articles. More particularly, the invention relates to a bag that collapses into a smaller configuration.
- bags that are convertible from one configuration to another. These bags are made from materials such as nylon or cloth.
- related art bags that convert from a briefcase configuration to a backpack configuration.
- related art convertible bags suffer many drawbacks. For example, when the related art bags are converted to a smaller configuration, handles may be exposed from a previous configuration. These handles may dangle, become entangled, and cause inconvenience to a user carrying the converted bag.
- One related art convertible bag includes a reel-like device to withdraw the handles inside the bag. The reel-like device, however, increases bag costs and prevents a larger-sized bag, upon conversion, from achieving a smaller volume than would be possible without the reel-like device.
- a relatively small related art bag such as a lunch bag or a shopping bag
- a relatively small related art bag may be inwardly folded for conversion into a smaller configuration for storage into a pouch.
- a larger related art convertible bag is folded, a user may find the converted bag bulky and have great difficultly carrying the bag upon conversion into the smaller configuration.
- Related art convertible bags may use a mechanical device, such as a zipper, to achieve a bag having at least two configurations.
- the related art bag is un-zipped and unfolded to realize a larger surface area bag.
- the related art bag is zipped to convert the bag to a smaller surface area configuration.
- Other zipper related art bags provide multiple compartments, such as form fitting slots or pockets, for storing articles of various shapes and sizes.
- the related art bags using the zipper are bulky, even upon conversion to a smaller size. Accordingly, a user is inconvenienced when transporting bag.
- an apparatus for carrying articles capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration.
- the apparatus comprises a first wall, a second wall, and a bag receiving portion, wherein edges of the first wall and the second wall are substantially joined together to form a bag.
- a flap is provided on a portion of a front surface of the first wall for forming a pocket.
- a first zipper track and a second zipper track are disposed proximal to a portion of an outer edge of the flap for at least one of selectively attaching and detaching a portion of the flap from the front surface.
- the first zipper track preferably is substantially parallel to the second zipper track.
- the first wall and the second wall are contracted into a compressed state and an outer surface of the flap and a portion of the first wall define a container adapted for receiving and concealing the bag from view by a user.
- a method for carrying articles capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration comprises providing a bag having a first wall, a second wall, and a receiving portion and substantially joining together adjacent edges of the first wall and the second wall to form a bag for inserting the carrying articles.
- the method further comprises disposing a flap on a front surface of the first wall opposite to a portion of an outer surface of the first wall for forming a pocket.
- the method further comprises disposing a first zipper track substantially parallel to a second zipper track proximally to a portion of an outer edge of the flap for at least one of selectively attaching the flap to and detaching the flap from the front surface.
- the method further comprises receiving the first wall and the second wall in a compressed state in the pocket.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a partial interior view of a pocket of the collapsible bag, depicting the collapsible bag being partially secured within the pocket, in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket containing the collapsible bag in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket being zipped-up in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 illustrates a method for securing a collapsible bag, in a compressed state, in accordance with at least one of the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention.
- the present invention relates to creating a collapsible bag for carrying articles. More particularly, the invention relates to a bag that collapses from a first configuration to a second configuration to realize a smaller volume than when the bag is in use.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
- a collapsible bag 100 comprises a first wall 106 , a second wall 107 and a bag receiving portion 130 .
- the first wall 106 and the second wall 107 are substantially joined together along edges 108 , 109 to form the bag.
- the bag receiving portion 130 is disposed, for example, proximally to an edge portion 104 along an upper portion of the first wall 106 and the second wall 107 , see FIG. 2 .
- a carrying handle 125 for example a drawstring, may be utilized for closing the bag receiving portion 130 or carrying the collapsible bag 100 .
- a flap 105 is disposed, for example, on the first wall 106 .
- a first zipper track 115 is disposed, for example, proximal to an edge of the flap 105 .
- a second zipper track 120 is disposed on, for example, a lip 125 that is protruded from and attached to a portion of the first wall 106 .
- the collapsible bag 100 is in a non-compressed state.
- the flap 105 , the lip 125 , and a portion of the first wall 106 form a pocket 110 .
- First and second zipper tracks 115 , 120 respectively provide an access point for opening and closing the pocket 110 .
- a zipper slider 140 joins the first zipper track 115 and the second zipper track 120 .
- the first zipper track 115 and the second zipper track 120 are preferably substantially parallel to each other.
- the collapsible bag 100 is in a first configuration, having the greatest capacity for holding articles, such as consumer products, personal items, or goods, such as groceries.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a partial interior view of a pocket of the collapsible bag, depicting the collapsible bag being partially secured within the pocket, in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the receiving portion 130 is opened and the first wall 106 and the second wall 107 are outwardly stretched.
- the pocket 110 is opened so that its interior surface 210 is exposed. More specifically, the flap 105 has its outer surface 101 , see FIG. 1 , turned inside out for receiving the collapsible bag 100 .
- the interior surface 210 and a portion of the first wall 106 will contain the collapsible bag 100 in a compressed state, for example, when the first wall 106 and the second wall 107 are in a minimum volume state.
- An optional attaching feature such as a hook 206 attached to pocket by a strap 205 , provides for connecting the pocket 110 to, for example, a user's belt loop or other surface.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket containing the collapsible bag in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket being zipped-up in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the first wall 106 and the second wall 107 are compressed to a minimum volume state, in this example, by compressing the first wall 106 and the second wall 107 to fit within the area defined by the flap 105 .
- the zipper slider 140 slides along the first zipper track 115 and the second zipper track 120 to close the pocket 110 , thereby securing the collapsible container 100 inside the pocket 110 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.
- a collapsible bag 500 comprises a first sidewall 545 and a second sidewall 555 interconnected by a bottom wall 565 , a front wall 540 , a rear wall 560 , and a top wall 550 .
- the collapsible bag 500 in this configuration, has the greatest capacity for holding articles, such as consumer products, personal items, or goods, such as groceries.
- First handles e.g. shoulder straps, 505 a, 505 b, for example connected to the rear wall 560 , are utilized for transporting the collapsible bag 500 .
- a second handle 510 for example connected to the top wall 550 , may also be used for transporting the collapsible bag 500 .
- a lip 560 provides protection of a first zipper track 605 and a second zipper track 606 , as shown in FIG. 6 .
- a receiving portion 521 defined by a third zipper track 515 and a fourth zipper track 520 , is shown in a closed state.
- the receiving portion 521 functionally similar to the receiving portion 130 , opens to receive or remove articles.
- Hook 805 may be utilized for carrying the collapsible bag in a compressed state (see FIG. 1 ).
- the receiving portion 521 opens when the third and fourth zipper tracks 515 , 520 are unzipped. Afterwards, the collapsible bag 500 , in this example, compresses to fit into a volume defined by the flap 570 and a portion of the front wall 540 , overlapping with the flap 570 .
- FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention.
- zipper slider 607 connects the first zipper track 605 to the second zipper track 606 for coupling the flap 570 and a portion of the front wall 540 to conceal the collapsible bag 500 inside the pocket 530 .
- FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention.
- a collapsible bag 700 comprises a first sidewall 795 and a second sidewall 770 interconnected by a bottom wall 780 , a front wall 760 , and a rear wall 790 .
- First handles 705 a, 705 b for example connected proximal to the front wall 760 and rear wall 790 respectively are utilized for transporting the collapsible bag 700 .
- a pocket 710 defined by the first zipper track 715 and the second zipper track 716 stores the collapsible bag 700 in a compressed state.
- the receiving opening 720 receives goods of the collapsible bag 700 . As shown in FIG.
- the collapsible bag 700 in the first configuration, has the greatest capacity for holding articles, such as consumer products, personal items, or goods, such as groceries.
- the collapsible bag 700 in this example, is compressed to fit into a volume defined by the flap 702 and a portion of the front wall 760 , overlapped by the flap 702 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention.
- zipper slider 730 connects the first zipper track 715 to the second zipper track 716 for coupling the flap 702 and a portion of the front wall 760 for concealing the collapsible bag 700 inside the pocket 710 .
- FIG. 9 illustrates a method for securing a collapsible bag, in a compressed state, in accordance with the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention.
- the method comprises providing a bag having a first wall, a second wall, and a receiving portion, and substantially joining together adjacent edges of the first wall and the second wall to form a bag for inserting the carrying articles (S 10 ).
- the method further comprises disposing a flap on a front surface of the first wall opposite to a portion of an outer surface of the first wall for forming a pocket (S 20 ).
- the method may further comprise disposing a first zipper track substantially parallel to a second zipper track proximally to a portion of an outer edge of the flap for at least one of selectively attaching the flap to and detaching the flap from the front surface (S 30 ); and receiving the first wall and the second wall in a compressed state in the pocket (S 40 ).
- first and the second zipper tracks, and the zipper slider described above may be equivalently replaced using hook-and-loop fasteners, hooks, coupling fasteners, latches, or other similar connection type apparatuses.
- first wall, the second wall, and the flap have a monolithic construction, e.g. unified construction whereby the first wall, the second wall, and the flap are formed from one continuous section of material.
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- The present invention relates to a collapsible bag for carrying articles. More particularly, the invention relates to a bag that collapses into a smaller configuration.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- There are a variety of bags that are convertible from one configuration to another. These bags are made from materials such as nylon or cloth. For example, there are related art bags that convert from a briefcase configuration to a backpack configuration. However, related art convertible bags suffer many drawbacks. For example, when the related art bags are converted to a smaller configuration, handles may be exposed from a previous configuration. These handles may dangle, become entangled, and cause inconvenience to a user carrying the converted bag. One related art convertible bag includes a reel-like device to withdraw the handles inside the bag. The reel-like device, however, increases bag costs and prevents a larger-sized bag, upon conversion, from achieving a smaller volume than would be possible without the reel-like device.
- In another example, a relatively small related art bag, such as a lunch bag or a shopping bag, may be inwardly folded for conversion into a smaller configuration for storage into a pouch. However, if a larger related art convertible bag is folded, a user may find the converted bag bulky and have great difficultly carrying the bag upon conversion into the smaller configuration.
- Related art convertible bags may use a mechanical device, such as a zipper, to achieve a bag having at least two configurations. In one configuration, the related art bag is un-zipped and unfolded to realize a larger surface area bag. In another configuration, the related art bag is zipped to convert the bag to a smaller surface area configuration. Other zipper related art bags provide multiple compartments, such as form fitting slots or pockets, for storing articles of various shapes and sizes. However, the related art bags using the zipper are bulky, even upon conversion to a smaller size. Accordingly, a user is inconvenienced when transporting bag.
- Thus, there is a need for an improved apparatus and method for converting a bag from one configuration to another configuration to increase a user's ability for transporting the bag, decrease storage volume occupied by the bag upon conversion into a smaller configuration, and provide other advantages over related art convertible bags.
- Features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objectives and other advantages of the invention will be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
- In one embodiment, an apparatus is disclosed for carrying articles capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration. The apparatus comprises a first wall, a second wall, and a bag receiving portion, wherein edges of the first wall and the second wall are substantially joined together to form a bag. A flap is provided on a portion of a front surface of the first wall for forming a pocket. A first zipper track and a second zipper track are disposed proximal to a portion of an outer edge of the flap for at least one of selectively attaching and detaching a portion of the flap from the front surface.
- The first zipper track preferably is substantially parallel to the second zipper track. In the same embodiment, when the bag is not in use, the first wall and the second wall are contracted into a compressed state and an outer surface of the flap and a portion of the first wall define a container adapted for receiving and concealing the bag from view by a user.
- A method is disclosed for carrying articles capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration. The method comprises providing a bag having a first wall, a second wall, and a receiving portion and substantially joining together adjacent edges of the first wall and the second wall to form a bag for inserting the carrying articles. The method further comprises disposing a flap on a front surface of the first wall opposite to a portion of an outer surface of the first wall for forming a pocket. The method further comprises disposing a first zipper track substantially parallel to a second zipper track proximally to a portion of an outer edge of the flap for at least one of selectively attaching the flap to and detaching the flap from the front surface. The method further comprises receiving the first wall and the second wall in a compressed state in the pocket.
- Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
- These and other embodiments will also become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of the embodiments having reference to the attached figures, the invention not being limited to any particular embodiments disclosed.
- The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.
- Features, elements, and aspects of the invention that are referenced by the same numerals in different figures represent the same, equivalent, or similar features, elements, or aspects in accordance with one or more embodiments.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a partial interior view of a pocket of the collapsible bag, depicting the collapsible bag being partially secured within the pocket, in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket containing the collapsible bag in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket being zipped-up in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 9 illustrates a method for securing a collapsible bag, in a compressed state, in accordance with at least one of the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention. - The present invention relates to creating a collapsible bag for carrying articles. More particularly, the invention relates to a bag that collapses from a first configuration to a second configuration to realize a smaller volume than when the bag is in use.
- Although the invention is illustrated with respect to a collapsible bag, it is contemplated that the invention may be utilized wherever there is a desire for efficiently compacting containers used for transporting articles, such as consumer products, personal products, or groceries, from one location to another while minimizing the volume that the bag occupies upon completing the transporting the articles. Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , acollapsible bag 100 comprises afirst wall 106, asecond wall 107 and abag receiving portion 130. Thefirst wall 106 and thesecond wall 107 are substantially joined together alongedges bag receiving portion 130 is disposed, for example, proximally to anedge portion 104 along an upper portion of thefirst wall 106 and thesecond wall 107, seeFIG. 2 . Acarrying handle 125, for example a drawstring, may be utilized for closing thebag receiving portion 130 or carrying thecollapsible bag 100. Aflap 105 is disposed, for example, on thefirst wall 106. Afirst zipper track 115 is disposed, for example, proximal to an edge of theflap 105. Asecond zipper track 120 is disposed on, for example, alip 125 that is protruded from and attached to a portion of thefirst wall 106. - The
collapsible bag 100, as shown in, is in a non-compressed state. Theflap 105, thelip 125, and a portion of thefirst wall 106 form apocket 110. First and second zipper tracks 115, 120 respectively provide an access point for opening and closing thepocket 110. Azipper slider 140 joins thefirst zipper track 115 and thesecond zipper track 120. Thefirst zipper track 115 and thesecond zipper track 120 are preferably substantially parallel to each other. As shown inFIG. 1 , thecollapsible bag 100 is in a first configuration, having the greatest capacity for holding articles, such as consumer products, personal items, or goods, such as groceries. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a partial interior view of a pocket of the collapsible bag, depicting the collapsible bag being partially secured within the pocket, in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , the receivingportion 130 is opened and thefirst wall 106 and thesecond wall 107 are outwardly stretched. Thepocket 110 is opened so that itsinterior surface 210 is exposed. More specifically, theflap 105 has itsouter surface 101, seeFIG. 1 , turned inside out for receiving thecollapsible bag 100. Theinterior surface 210 and a portion of thefirst wall 106 will contain thecollapsible bag 100 in a compressed state, for example, when thefirst wall 106 and thesecond wall 107 are in a minimum volume state. An optional attaching feature, such as ahook 206 attached to pocket by astrap 205, provides for connecting thepocket 110 to, for example, a user's belt loop or other surface. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket containing the collapsible bag in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the pocket being zipped-up in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thefirst wall 106 and thesecond wall 107 are compressed to a minimum volume state, in this example, by compressing thefirst wall 106 and thesecond wall 107 to fit within the area defined by theflap 105. Thezipper slider 140 slides along thefirst zipper track 115 and thesecond zipper track 120 to close thepocket 110, thereby securing thecollapsible container 100 inside thepocket 110. -
FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 5 , acollapsible bag 500 comprises afirst sidewall 545 and asecond sidewall 555 interconnected by abottom wall 565, afront wall 540, arear wall 560, and atop wall 550. Thecollapsible bag 500, in this configuration, has the greatest capacity for holding articles, such as consumer products, personal items, or goods, such as groceries. First handles, e.g. shoulder straps, 505 a, 505 b, for example connected to therear wall 560, are utilized for transporting thecollapsible bag 500. Asecond handle 510, for example connected to thetop wall 550, may also be used for transporting thecollapsible bag 500. - A
lip 560 provides protection of afirst zipper track 605 and asecond zipper track 606, as shown inFIG. 6 . Referring back toFIG. 5 , a receivingportion 521, defined by athird zipper track 515 and afourth zipper track 520, is shown in a closed state. The receivingportion 521, functionally similar to the receivingportion 130, opens to receive or remove articles.Hook 805 may be utilized for carrying the collapsible bag in a compressed state (seeFIG. 1 ). - Functioning similar to the receiving
portion 130 as shown inFIG. 2 , the receivingportion 521 opens when the third and fourth zipper tracks 515, 520 are unzipped. Afterwards, thecollapsible bag 500, in this example, compresses to fit into a volume defined by theflap 570 and a portion of thefront wall 540, overlapping with theflap 570. -
FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention. - As shown in
FIG. 6 ,zipper slider 607 connects thefirst zipper track 605 to thesecond zipper track 606 for coupling theflap 570 and a portion of thefront wall 540 to conceal thecollapsible bag 500 inside thepocket 530. -
FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of a collapsible bag in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 7 , acollapsible bag 700 comprises afirst sidewall 795 and asecond sidewall 770 interconnected by abottom wall 780, afront wall 760, and arear wall 790. First handles 705 a, 705 b, for example connected proximal to thefront wall 760 andrear wall 790 respectively are utilized for transporting thecollapsible bag 700. Apocket 710, defined by thefirst zipper track 715 and thesecond zipper track 716 stores thecollapsible bag 700 in a compressed state. The receivingopening 720 receives goods of thecollapsible bag 700. As shown inFIG. 7 , thecollapsible bag 700, in the first configuration, has the greatest capacity for holding articles, such as consumer products, personal items, or goods, such as groceries. Thecollapsible bag 700, in this example, is compressed to fit into a volume defined by theflap 702 and a portion of thefront wall 760, overlapped by theflap 702. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a pocket, containing the collapsible bag, being zipped-up in accordance with the third embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 8 ,zipper slider 730 connects thefirst zipper track 715 to thesecond zipper track 716 for coupling theflap 702 and a portion of thefront wall 760 for concealing thecollapsible bag 700 inside thepocket 710. -
FIG. 9 illustrates a method for securing a collapsible bag, in a compressed state, in accordance with the first, second, and third embodiments of the present invention. - Referring to
FIG. 9 , the method comprises providing a bag having a first wall, a second wall, and a receiving portion, and substantially joining together adjacent edges of the first wall and the second wall to form a bag for inserting the carrying articles (S10). The method further comprises disposing a flap on a front surface of the first wall opposite to a portion of an outer surface of the first wall for forming a pocket (S20). - The method may further comprise disposing a first zipper track substantially parallel to a second zipper track proximally to a portion of an outer edge of the flap for at least one of selectively attaching the flap to and detaching the flap from the front surface (S30); and receiving the first wall and the second wall in a compressed state in the pocket (S40).
- The present invention may be embodied in several forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. For example, the first and the second zipper tracks, and the zipper slider described above may be equivalently replaced using hook-and-loop fasteners, hooks, coupling fasteners, latches, or other similar connection type apparatuses. In yet another example, the first wall, the second wall, and the flap have a monolithic construction, e.g. unified construction whereby the first wall, the second wall, and the flap are formed from one continuous section of material.
- It should also be understood that the above-described embodiments are not limited by any of the details of the foregoing description, unless otherwise specified, but rather should be construed broadly within its spirit and scope as defined in the appended claims, and therefore all changes and modifications that fall within the metes and bounds of the claims, or equivalence of such metes and bounds are therefore intended to be embraced by the appended claims.
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