Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a backpack and particularly to a multi-compartment backpack.
Description of Related Art
[002] In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for versatile and ergonomically designed backpacks has grown significantly. Individuals from all backgrounds—students, professionals, travelers—seek backpacks that offer comfort, efficient organization, and durability. Traditional backpacks often fail to meet these needs due to limited compartments, inadequate weight distribution, and minimal ergonomic support. These limitations frequently lead to discomfort during extended use and hinder convenient access to essentials such as electronic devices, books, and personal items.
[003] Brands such as Swiss Gear, Jan Sport, and Targus have introduced backpacks with features like durable materials such as nylon and polyester, padded shoulder straps, and specialized compartments for essentials. However, these products often lack sufficient adaptability, compartmentalization, or specialized storage options necessary to serve the diverse requirements of modern users. Typically, such designs cater to general use, but they lack the specific functionality needed for those carrying various items, including heavy books, electronic devices, and personal accessories.
[004] Despite innovations in materials and design, a gap remains in the market for a highly adaptable backpack that combines advanced organization, ergonomic support, and effective weight distribution. This demand emphasizes the need for a new backpack solution offering enhanced customization and comfort, capable of seamlessly addressing the diverse needs of today’s users while maintaining durability and aesthetic appeal.
[005] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced multi-compartment backpack that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a multi-compartment backpack. The backpack comprising: a compartment for carrying articles, wherein the compartment comprises attachment ports to attach a divider such that the divider creates sub-sections in the compartment upon attachment. The backpack further comprising: a snorkel insertable into a holding unit and is adapted to be collapsed and expanded based on a user requirement. The backpack further comprising: shoulder straps, installed on a back side of the backpack, adapted to enable a carriage of the backpack on a back of the user. The backpack further comprising: a waist strap, installed on the back side of the backpack, adapted to secure the backpack across a waist of the user.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that allows for efficient organization, providing dedicated spaces for laptops, books, accessories, and personal items. This design reduces clutter and makes it easier to locate items quickly.
[009] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that feature padded shoulder straps, along with an adjustable waist belt, distribute weight evenly across the body, reducing strain on the shoulders and back and increasing comfort during extended wear.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that is constructed from high-quality materials such as nylon and polyester, the backpack offers increased durability, making it resistant to wear and tear from daily use.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that features adjustable compartments and expandable sections provide flexibility, allowing users to carry varying loads without compromising comfort or functionality.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that reduces pressure on the spine and enhances comfort, making it suitable for prolonged use.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that is specifically designed for electronic devices, including laptops and tablets, and offer added protection against impact and scratches.
[0014] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that features a modern look, the backpack combines style with functionality, appealing to a broad range of users from students to professionals.
[0015] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that has strategically placed compartments allowing for quick and easy access to frequently used items, such as mobile phones, chargers, and keys, enhancing user convenience.
[0016] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that supports water-resistant materials, and zippers, that protects the backpack protects contents from weather elements, making it ideal for outdoor and all-weather use.
[0017] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a multi-compartment backpack that balances durability, functionality, and ergonomic features, the backpack provides a high-value, cost-effective solution compared to other premium options on the market.
[0018] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0019] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0021] FIG. 1A illustrates a side view of a multi-compartment backpack, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] FIG. 1B illustrates a snorkel of the multi-compartment backpack, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0023] FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of the multi-compartment backpack, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0026] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0027] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0028] FIG. 1A illustrates a multi-compartment backpack 100 (hereinafter referred to as the backpack 100), according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the backpack 100 may be adapted to organizationally store articles. The articles stored in the backpack 100 may be, but not limited to, books, notebooks, diaries, journals, sports gears, food boxes, clothing, camera gears, travel gears, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any articles that may be stored into the backpack 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0029] In an embodiment of the present invention, the backpack 100 may be adapted to be physically carried by a user. In another embodiment of the present invention, the backpack 100 may be carried on a back of the user. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the backpack 100 may be carried on a waist of the user. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the backpack 100 may be strolled on wheels by the user.
[0030] The backpack 100 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a rubber material, a silicone material, a fabric material, a jute material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the backpack 100 may be constructed of a nylon and/or a polyester material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the backpack 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0031] The backpack 100 may comprise a compartment 102, attachment ports 104, a divider 106, a snorkel 108a, a holding unit 110, shoulder straps 112a-112b, and a waist strap 114.
[0032] In an embodiment of the present invention, the compartment 102 may be adapted to carry the articles. The compartment 102 may be specifically designated for specific articles. In an exemplary embodiment, a padded compartment 102 may be adapted to enable a storage of electronics such as, but not limited to, a laptop, a tablet and so forth, into the backpack 100.
[0033] In an embodiment of the present invention, the compartment 102 may further comprise locking means (not shown). The locking means may be adapted to safeguard and secure the articles stored into the compartment 102. The locking means may be, but not limited to, a zipper, a button, a latch-lock, a Velcro, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any locking means for safeguarding and securing the articles stored in the compartment 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the compartment 102 may further comprise the attachment ports 104.
[0034] In an embodiment of the present invention, the attachment ports 104 may be installed internally of the compartment 102. The attachment ports 104 may be a hollow receptacle or crevices that may adapted to enable an accommodation of the divider 106.
[0035] In an embodiment of the present invention, the divider 106 may be accommodated into the attachment ports 104 of the compartment 102. The divider 106 may be adapted to create sub-sections in the compartment 102. The sub-section created by the divider 106 inside of the compartment 102 may allow a segregation and organization of the articles inside the backpack 100.
[0036] The divider 106 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a plastic material, a metallic material, a stainless steel material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the divider 106 may be constructed of a nylon and/or a polyester material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the divider 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may be adapted for accommodation of long and cylindrical articles. The long and cylindrical articles may be, but not limited to, a chart paper roll, a poster roll, an engineering equipment, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any long and cylindrical articles that may be accommodated into the snorkel 108a, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may further be explained in detail in conjunction with FIG. 2.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present invention, the holding unit 110 may be detachably installed with the backpack 100 using attachment means (not shown). The holding unit 110 may further be adapted to detachably accommodate the snorkel 108a. The attachment means may be, but not limited to, latch-lock holding clips, a stitching means, a sticking means, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any attachment means for detachable installation of the holding unit 110 with the backpack 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0039] In an embodiment of the present invention, the shoulder straps 112a-112b may be installed on a back of the backpack 100. The shoulder straps 112a-112b may be adapted to enable a carriage of the backpack 100 on the back of the user. The shoulder straps 112a-112b may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a rubber material, a silicone material, a fabric material, a jute material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the shoulder straps 112a-112b may be constructed of a soft and a comfortable material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the shoulder straps 112a-112b, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the waist strap 114 may be installed on a back of the backpack 100. The waist strap 114 may be adapted to enable a securing of the backpack 100 across the waist of the user. The waist strap 114 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a rubber material, a silicone material, a fabric material, a jute material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the waist strap 114 may be constructed of a soft and a comfortable material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the waist strap 114, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0041] FIG. 1B illustrates the snorkel 108a of the backpack 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may be adapted for accommodation of the long and cylindrical articles. In an embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may be inserted into the holding unit 110. The snorkel 108a may be adapted to be collapsed and expanded based on the user requirement. In an embodiment of the present invention, an expanded length of the snorkel 108a may be in a range from 40 centimeters (cm) to 60 centimeters (cm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the expanded length of the snorkel may be 50 centimeters (cm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any expanded length of the snorkel 108a.
[0042] In an embodiment of the present invention, a collapsed length of the snorkel 108a may be in a range from 5 centimeters (cm) to 15 centimeters (cm). In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the collapsed length of the snorkel 108a may be 10 centimeters (cm). Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any collapsed length of the snorkel 108a. Furthermore, upon collapsing of the snorkel 108a, the collapsed residue of the snorkel 108a may be secured inside of the backpack 100.
[0043] In an embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may comprise a restraining mechanism 108b. The restraining mechanism 108b may be adapted to prevent an unintended expansion of the compressed snorkel 108a. The restraining mechanism 108b may be, but not limited to, a chain, a hook, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the restraining mechanism 108b may be a zipper. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any restraining mechanism 108b for prevention of unintended expansion of the compressed snorkel 108a, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0044] In an embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may comprise of a lid 108c. The lid 108c may be adapted to be accommodated on an opening end of the snorkel 108a. The lid 108c may be adapted to secure the long and cylindrical articles accommodated inside of the snorkel 108a.
[0045] The snorkel 108a may be constructed of any shape such as, but not limited to, a cuboidal material, a semi-cylindrical shape, a prismatic shape, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may be constructed of a cylindrical shape. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape for construction of the snorkel 108a, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0046] The snorkel 108a may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a plastic material, a metallic material, a stainless steel material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the snorkel 108a may be constructed of a rigid hard nylon and/or a polyester material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the snorkel 108a, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0047] FIG. 1C illustrates a front view of the backpack 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the backpack 100 may comprise a bottle holder 116. The bottle holder 116 may be a hollow structured cavity that may be adapted to accommodate a bottle.
[0048] The bottle accommodated into the bottle holder 116 may be, but not limited to, a sipper bottle, a disposable bottle, a tetra pack, a thermos, a flask, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the bottle that may be accommodated into the bottle holder 116, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bottle holder 116 may be detachably arranged onto the backpack 100. The bottle holder may be attached to the backpack 100 by using means such as, but not limited to, a stitching means, a Velcro means, a buttoning means, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any means that may enable attachment of the bottle holder 116 with the backpack 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. In an embodiment of the present invention, the bottle holder 116 may further feature a holding means (not shown) such as, elastic strap or rubber band, that may be adapted to safeguard the bottle accommodated in the bottle holder 116.
[0050] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0051] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A multi-compartment backpack (100), the backpack (100) comprising:
a compartment (102) for carrying articles, wherein the compartment (102) comprises attachment ports (104) to attach a divider (106) such that the divider (106) creates sub-sections in the compartment (102) upon attachment;
a snorkel (108a) insertable into a holding unit (110) and is adapted to be collapsed and expand based on a user requirement;
shoulder straps (112a-112b), installed on a back side of the backpack (100), adapted to enable a carriage of the backpack (100) on a back of the user; and
a waist strap (114), installed on the back side of the backpack (100), adapted to secure the backpack (100) across a waist of the user.
2. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein long and cylindrical articles stored in the snorkel (108a) are selected from a chart paper roll, a poster roll, an engineering equipment, or a combination thereof.
3. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the snorkel (108a) comprises a restraining mechanism (108b) adapted to prevent an unintended expansion of the compressed snorkel (108a).
4. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the snorkel (108a) comprises a lid (108c) adapted to secure the long and cylindrical articles accommodated inside of the snorkel (108a).
5. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the snorkel (108a) is detachably installed in the holding unit (110).
6. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the snorkel (108a) is detachably attached to the backpack (100) using attachment means.
7. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the backpack (100) is constructed of a nylon material, a polyester material, or a combination thereof.
8. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shoulder straps (112a-112b) and the waist strap (114) are constructed of a soft, comfortable, and a wearable material.
9. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the snorkel (108a) is constructed of a rigid hard nylon material, a rigid hard polyester material, or a combination thereof.
10. The backpack (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprising a bottle holder (116) adapted to accommodate a bottle.
Date: December 23, 2024
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant