| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to bags, including backpacks and messenger bags. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for converting a bag between backpack and over-the-shoulder configurations. A combination bag may comprise a bag body having a front panel, a back panel, a bottom panel, and an opening opposite the bottom and a strap, wherein the strap is fixedly attached to the bag body at a first connection point and slideably coupled to the bag body at a second connection point, thereby enabling a wearer to alternate between an over-the-shoulder and a backpack configuration without requiring that the wearer disconnect or reconnect the strap. |
| 主权项 |
1. A combination bag, comprising:
a bag body having a front panel, a back panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, and an opening opposite the bottom panel; a plurality of connection points positioned on the bag body, each of said plurality of connection points having a securing mechanism; and a strap, wherein the strap comprises a first distal end, a second distal end, and at least one connector for attaching the strap to the bag body, wherein the first distal end and the second distal end are fixedly attached to the bag body at a first connection point, said first connection point being positioned on said first side panel, wherein a portion of the strap between said first distal end and said second distal end is slideably coupled to the bag body at a second connection point, a third connection point, and a fourth connection point, wherein the strap is configured to enable a wearer to alternate between (a) an over-the-shoulder configuration, and (b) a backpack configuration without disconnecting or reconnecting the strap, wherein, when in the over-the-shoulder configuration, (1) at least a portion of the strap between said third connection point and said forth connection point is adjacent to said second side panel, and (2) at least a portion of the strap between said second connection point and said third connection point is adjacent to said bottom panel, and wherein, when in the backpack configuration, (1) at least a portion of the strap between said third connection point and said fourth connection point is adjacent to said second side panel, (2) at least a portion of the strap between said first connection point and said fourth connection point traverses said pack panel, and (3) at least a portion of the strap between said second connection point and said third connection point traverses said back panel. |
