FIELD OF INVENTION:
This invention relates to a pannier style saddle bag assembly to be used upon motor cycles and width strips can be adjusted as per size of the seat. The invention is also provided with mechanism for easy conversion of the saddle bags into a back pack and also for conversion to individual sling bags.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION:
The motorcycle riders have since long been facing numerous issues with generic saddle bags used for motorcycle. Saddle bags are carried in pair slung over the back of a beast of burden or side of bicycle or motor cycle. Saddles are basically meant for the horses and the saddle bags to be used with bicycle and motorcycles have been imported from there.
Since the requirements of a horse rider and motorcycle or bicycle rider are different, hence the saddle bags are also different. However, there are a lot many problems in the generic saddle bags used for motor cycles and bicycles which are regularly faced by the riders.
The biggest problem faced by the motorcycle/ bicycle riders is that in a generic pannier style bag assembly saddle bags are connected with a fixed length fabric/ straps/ other connecting means to each other due to which it does not fit to all motorcycles seat width of which varies greatly from each other. A typical saddle bag does not fit all shapes, sizes and contours of motorcycle seats because of its fixed width design which makes it drooping on either side which is also a risk, as they can come in contact with hot silencer or can get entangled in the running wheels.
The generic saddle bags for motorcycles have only one use and that is they can only be used over motor cycle. They are virtually useless for any other purpose because they are too tedious to be carrying around. A generic saddle bag due to its fixed width design is

very difficult to carry on shoulders and even it causes strain on the spine of the carrying person.
Attempts to overcome the limitation and problems of generic saddle bags are being made since decades which presented with different assemblies with different specialties from time to time. Some of them are too expensive/ complex/ bulky due their large number of components and complex structures. Some of them even require additional frames/ supports to be mounted over the motorbike for their working.
In US 424324A, an improvement in combined saddle bags and hand trunks is provided by providing means for securing the section of trunk together and for disconnecting the sections when they are to be used as saddle bags.
In US 3786972A, a pair of stiff-backed compartmentalized fabric bags having marginal fasteners for use in releasably connecting the bags together in back-to-back relation so as to form a unitary valise and, in addition, a three-hook harness subassembly on the back of each bag by means of which they can either be hung on opposite sides of a rear fender luggage carrier of a bicycle to form pannier bags or, alternatively, fastened in stacked superimposed relation on a pack frame to form a back pack.
In US 4241857A, a saddle bag for use on motorcycles is provided with a recessed handle on the top surface thereof. The bad is shaped to have a wider bottom and an angled side wall upon which is mounted a bottom hinged door. The bag is balanced in such a way that when lifted by the handle, it will pivot about the handle such that the angled side wall and door fall in a substantially vertical plane. A person carrying he bag with the door next to the leg will have the door parallel to the leg and not in a position to bump or tangle said leg. A part of the bottom wall of the bag is angled such that with the bag in position on a motorcycle, the bag is not likely to drag on the ground as the cycle goes around corners or as the cycle lays over.

In view of the foregoing, it would be advancement in the art to provide a novel pennier style saddle bag assembly specifically configured to be mounted to a motorbike or like vehicles or that may be man portable as a backpack or as independent sling bags. It would also be advancement in the art to provide a novel saddle bag development which is readily adaptable for numerous articles being secured there to. It would also be an advancement in the art to provide a novel saddle bag assembly that is readily adapted to be securely mounted on any of the foregoing vehicles in such a manner so as to inhibit shifting, flopping or any other undue movement during travel through rough terrain or traveling gat rapid pace or in cause of sudden braking. Such an invention is disclosed and claimed herein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The shortcomings of the generic pannier style saddle bags assembly used on motorcycles are overcome and additional advantages are provided interalia through the provision of detachable buckle mechanism introduced to attach both saddle bags.
The three straps serve the purpose of fitting any shape, contour and size of the seat which is not possible with fixed length fabric used to attach both saddle bags in generic pannier style saddle bags assembly. Also, the three straps can be adjusted to aid snug fit the saddle bag assembly with the motorcycle. The whole mechanism is designed keeping in mind the principles of engineering mechanics which helps in keeping in balance huge load on either side bags without any risk of the corresponding bag coming in contact with hot silencer or getting entangled with the wheels.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Fig 1 and 1A are the top views of the conjoint saddle bag cum backpack showing the straps and tripod mat holding.
Fig 2 is the perspective side view of the conjoint saddle bag cum backpack.

Figs. 3A, 3B and 3C are the exploded views of the independent saddle bag from different angles.
Fig. 4 is the side view of the independent saddle bag with open cover (9).
Fig 5 is the cross sectional side view of the independent saddle bag with open cover (9).
Fig 6 is the top side view of the cover showing strap and pad cover for holding tripods etc. of the saddle bag cum back pack.
Fig 7 is the view of the side wall of independent saddle bag having sling strap stitched and the pouch cover for holding the same.
Fig 8 is the perspective view of the independent saddle bag showing the sling strap.
Fig 9 is the side view of the conjoint saddle bag arranged in backpack manner.
Fig 10 is the back view of the conjoint saddle bag arranged in backpack manner.
Fig 11 is the back view of the conjoint saddle bag mounted on a motorbike.
Fig 12 is the side view of the conjoint saddle bag mounted on a motorbike.
Fig 13 is the side view of the independent saddle bag with strap attached with the paddle means of motorbike.
Figs. 14A is the side view of the independent saddle bag showing the bottom wall with fitment X and Fig 14B is the image of the fitment X.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This description is not intended to be a detailed catalogue of all the different ways in which the invention may be implemented, or all features that may be added to the instant invention. For example, features illustrated with respect to a particular embodiment may be incorporated into other embodiments, and features illustrated with respect to a particular embodiment may be deleted from that embodiment. In addition, numerous variations and additions to the various embodiments suggested herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the instant disclosure, which do not depart from the instant invention. Hence, the following specifications are intended to illustrate some particular embodiments and variations thereof.
Referring to Figures, the saddle cum backpack is represented in entirety. The saddle cum backpack forming the subject matter comprising a set of two independent saddle bags which are near mirror image of one another, the one (A) on the right side and its companion (B) on the left side. The bags are preferably made up of rip resistant waterproof fabric of the kind used for backpacks, rucksack and likes. Each of the independent saddle bags (A, B) has a main storage compartment generally having a box like configuration with a bottom wall (4), front wall (5), rear wall (6), side walls (7, 8) and a cover (9).
The bottom wall (4) is having a four sided quadrilateral structure having sides (a, b, c, d). Similarly the front wall (5), rear wall (6), side walls (7, 8) are also having four sided quadrilateral structures. The front wall (5) having sides (e, f, g, h) wherein the side e is having length equal to the side a of the bottom wall (4) and is firmly stitched with the said side of the bottom wall (4). Side f of the front wall (5) is having longer length than the side h. The side wall (7) is having sides (i, j, k, 1) wherein the side i is having length equal to side b of the bottom wall (4) and side j is having length equal to the side f of the front wall (5) and the same are firmly stitched with the said sides of the corresponding walls. The rear wall (6) is having sides (m, n, o, p) with side m equals to the length of side c of the bottom wall (4) and side n equals to the length of side 1 of the side wall (7) and the same are firmly stitched with the said sides of the corresponding walls. The side n is having length more than side p. The side wall (8) having sides (q, r, s, t) with side q

equals to the side d of the bottom wall (4) and side t equals to the side h of the front wall (5) and the side r equals to the side p of the rear wall (6) and the same are firmly stitched to the said sides of corresponding walls. The flap cover (9) is hinged/ stitched along the side o of the rear wall (6) and has a locking mechanism preferably a zipper closure (10) extending around sides s, g and k of the corresponding walls. In order to provide symmetry in the design similar shapes in the opposite walls have been provided however they may differ in size. The said walls when completely arranged provides a swept kind of structure to the saddle bags (A, B).
The flap cover (9) is also provided with a handle (11) preferably positioned longitudinally to the centre of gravity of each of the independent saddle bags (A, B) and firmly attached from the outside so as to provide means to lift the bags (A, B). Further snap means (12, 12') for holding luggage like mat and tripods are also been provided from outside with length adjustable provisions. Padded covers (13, 13') are also stitched over the parts of the said snap means (12, 12') and is present with slight opening for the straps of the snap means (12, 12') to come out from the same in such a manner so that the said snap means (12, 12') may be hidden under the small space provided under the pads (13, 13') when not in use. At least one buckle assembly (14) is also firmly stitched over the cover from outside preferably close to the said handle (11).
That the bottom wall (4) of each of the independent saddle bags (A, B) is also provided with the hook and loop fastener means (15) attached from inside so as to detachably attach a separate fitment (X) for providing hard bottom.
The side wall (7) is firmly attached with a strap with padding means assembly (16) and is further provided with a lateral lock buckle (16') so as to provide a provision of adjusting the effective length of the strap assembly (16) to be used. The strap with padding assembly (16) is further provided with a snap buckle mean (17), the corresponding part of which is stitched at the junction of the side wall (8) and flap cover (9) in such a way that the said strap assembly (16) when properly attached provides means to carry the bags (A, B) independently in a sling bag kind manner. A pouch (18) is also provided at the side

wall (7) over the portion of the said strap assembly (16) stitched with the said wall with an opening for the strap of the assembly (16) to come out and to keep the strap assembly (16) safely inside the same when same is detached from the other end and not in use. The opening of the pouch (18) is provided means preferably hook and loop fastener (18') so as to securely close the opening when the said strap assembly (16) is kept inside.
Each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) is also provided with the assembly of complimentary straps and lateral lock buckle preferably having at least three parallel straps and corresponding detachable lateral locks buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) securely stitched with each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) respectively at the junction of the side o of the rear wall (6) and the flap cover (9) at proper distance. In the said straps detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) at least the two end straps (2a, 2c) are extended inside the said compartment (3) of the said bags (A, B) and also securely stitched to the rear wall (6) and further extending to the bottom wall (4) and the front wall (5) in stitched position and loose ends finally coming out of the side g of the front wall (5) from inside. The said loose ends are provided with the snap buckle means (19a, 19c) and the length of the loose ends may be adjusted as per requirement. The respective counter parts of the said snap buckle means (19a, 19c) are stitched from inside of the said storage compartment (3) on the opposite wall preferably at the rear wall (6) and flap cover (9) junction. The other ends of the said straps and detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) coming out of the junction of rear wall (6) and the flap cover (9) and lying outside may be conveniently attached with the complementary part of the said strap and detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) present on the other companion bag of the pair of independent saddle bags (A, B).
A separate cover (Y) with pockets open at both the end may be arranged over the parts of the straps of straps detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) lying outside the said independent saddle bags so as to keep the straps together. Said separate fitment is also provided with cushion padding so as to provide cushion to the pillion rider.

In each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B), the said snap buckle means (19a, 19c) inside the storage compartment (3) is locked with the corresponding complementary means stitched to the rear wall (6) and flap cover (9) junction and the length may be adjusted as per the requirement same provide stability throughout the body of the saddle bags (A, B) and prevent them from drooping or flopping when are mounted over the motorbike in pennier style.
Each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) is also provided with the complementary snap buckle means at the lower middle part of the side walls (7, 8) with length adjusting provisions and may be attached with the respective complementary means present on the other bag.
Each of the said independent saddle bag (A, B) is provided with a snap fit buckle assembly (22) with length adjustable function in a single strap attached at the bottom wall (4) and rear wall (6) junction and closure to the side wall (7) in such a manner that the same may be snugly attached itself with the paddle means of the motor bike.
Each of the said independent saddle bag (A, B) is also provided with a snap buckle attachment means (23) with its complementary part present on the other companion bag stitched at the middle of the rear wall (6) and side wall (8) junction.
The independent saddle bags (A, B) when used independently may be lifted with the handle (11) present on each bag or may be carried as a sling bag with the help of the strap assembly (16).
The independent saddle bags (A, B) when jointed along attachment means (14, 20, 21) becomes a backpack pack and may be carried as a backpack with the help of the strap assembly (16) present on each said independent bags (A, B).
The independent saddle bags (A, B) when joined through the length adjustable locking means (2) becomes pennier style saddle bag and may be conveniently mounted over the

motor bike in swept manner. The snap buckle assemblies (22) and (23) are arranged and locked, prevent the bag from flopping or drooping or making any undue movement.
Apart of the above mentioned storage provisions and fitments to be present over the saddle bag assembly which is the subject matter of the present invention, several other provisions/ pockets of different shapes and sizes may be provided as per individual choice.

We Claim:-
1. A saddle cum backpack assembly (1) made up of rip resistant waterproof fabric for
motor cycle comprising:
a pair of independent saddle bags (A, B);
length adjustable locking means (2) integral with the said independent saddle bags (A, B) for removably holding the said independent saddle bags (A, B) in a proximate relationship to one another.
having means for converting the pair of the saddle bags (A, B) into backpacks;
having means for converting the pair of the saddle bag (A, B) into independent sling bag;
having means for securing the saddle bags (A, B) assembly from drooping and flopping when mounted over the motorbike.
provisions for providing cushioning to the pillion rider.
2. Each of the independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1 has a main storage compartment (3) generally having a box like configuration with a bottom wall (4), front wall (5), a rear wall (6), side walls (7, 8) and a flap cover (9).
3. In each of the saddle bags as claimed in claim 2, the bottom wall (4) is having a four sided quadrilateral structure having sides (a, b, c, d). Similarly the front wall (5), rear wall (6), side walls (7, 8) are also having four sided quadrilateral structures. The front wall (5) having sides (e, f, g, h) wherein the side e is having length equal to the side a of the bottom wall (4) and is firmly stitched with the said side of the bottom wall (4). Side f of the front wall (5) is having longer length than

the side h. The side wall (7) is having sides (i, j, k, 1) wherein the side i is having length equal to side b of the bottom wall and side j is having length equal to the side f of the front wall (5) and the same are firmly stitched with the said sides of the corresponding walls. The rear wall (6) is having sides (m, n, o, p) with side m equals to the length of side c of the bottom wall (4) and side n equals to the length of side 1 of the side wall (7) and the same are firmly stitched with the said sides of the corresponding walls. The side n is having length more than side p. The side wall
(8) having sides (q, r, s, t) with side q equals to the side d of the bottom wall (4) and
side t equals to the side h of the front wall (5) and the side r equals to the side p of
the rear wall (6) and the same are firmly stitched to the said sides of corresponding
walls. The cover (9) is hinged/ stitched along the side o of the rear wall (6) and has
a locking mechanism preferably a zipper closure (10) extending around sides s, g
and k of the corresponding walls. The opposite walls are of similar shape so as to
provide symmetrical design to the saddle bags (A, B). The walls when completely
arranged provides a swept up kind of structure to the saddle bags (A, B).
4. The cover (9) as claimed in claim 2 is provided with a handle (11) preferably
positioned longitudinally to the centre of gravity of the each of the independent
saddle bags (A, B) and firmly attached from the outside so as to provide means to
lift the bags (A, B). Further snap means (12, 12') for holding luggage like mat and
tripods are also been provided from outside with length adjustable provisions.
Padded covers (13, 13') are also stitched over the parts of the said snap means (12,
12') and is present stitched with slight opening for the strap of the snap means (12,
12') to come out from the same in such a manner so that the said snap means (12,
12') may be hidden under the small space provided under the pads (13, 13') when
not in use. At least one buckle assembly (14) is also firmly stitched over the cover
(9) from outside preferably close to the said handle (11).
5. In each of the independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1 is provided
with the hook and loop fastener means (15) attached from inside so as to detachably

attach a separate fitment (X) of the shape and size of the bottom wall fitted with complementary means for providing hard bottom.
6. In each of the independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1, the side wall (7) is firmly attached with a strap with padding means assembly (16) and is further having a lateral lock buckle (16') with a provision of adjusting the effective length of the strap assembly (16) to be used. The strap with padding assembly (16) is further having with a complementary snap buckle mean (17), the corresponding part (17') of which is stitched at the junction of the side wall (8) and cover (9) in such a way that the said strap assembly (16) when properly attached provides means to carry the bags (A, B) independently in a sling bag kind manner. A pouch (18) is also provided at the side wall (7) over the portion of the said strap assembly (16) stitched with the said wall (7) with an opening for the strap of the assembly (16) to come out and to keep the strap assembly (16) safely inside the same when same is detached from the other end and not in use. The opening of the pouch (18) is provided with means preferably hook and loop fastener (18') so as to securely close the opening when the said strap assembly (16) is kept inside.
7. The length adjustable locking means (2) as claimed in claim 1 is an assembly of complimentary straps and lateral lock buckle preferably having at least three parallel straps and corresponding detachable lateral locks buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) securely stitched with each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) respectively at junction of the side o of the rear wall (6) and the cover (9) at proper distance. In the said straps detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) at least the two end straps (2a, 2c) are extended inside the said compartment (3) of the said bags (A, B) and also securely stitched to the rear wall (6) and further extending to the bottom wall (4) and the front wall (5) in stitched position and loose ends finally coming out of the side g of the front wall (5) from inside. The said loose ends are provided with the complementary snap buckle means (19a, 19c) and the length of the loose ends may be adjusted as per requirement. The respective counter parts of the said snap buckle means (19a, 19c) are stitched from inside of the said

storage compartment (3) on the opposite wall preferably at the rear wall (6) and cover (9) junction. The other ends of the said straps and detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) coming out of the junction of rear wall (6) and the cover (9) and lying outside may be conveniently attached with the complimentary part of the said strap and detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) present on the other companion bag of the pair of independent saddle bags (A, B).
In each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the said snap buckle means (19a, 19c) inside the storage compartment (3) is locked with the corresponding complementary means stitched to the rear wall (6) and flap cover (9) junction and the length may be adjusted as per the requirement same provide stability throughout the body of the saddle bags (A, B) and prevent them from drooping or flopping when are mounted over the motorbike in pennier style.
Each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1, is also provided with the complimentary snap buckle means (20, 21) at the lower middle part of the side walls (7, 8) with length adjusting provisions and may be attached with the respective complementary means present on the other bag.
Each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1, is provided with a snap fit buckle assembly (22) with length adjustable function in a single strap attached at the bottom wall (4) and rear wall (6) junction and closure to the side wall (7) in such a manner that the same may be snugly attach itself with the paddle means of the motor bike.
Each of the said independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1 is also provided with a complimentary snap buckle attachment mean (23) with its complementary part present on the other companion bag stitched at the middle of the rear wall (6) and side wall (8) junction.

12. The independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1 wherein each bag when used independently may be lifted with the handle (11) present on each bag or may be carried as a sling bag with the help of the strap assembly (16).
13. The independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bags when jointed along attachment means (14, 20, 21) becomes a backpack pack and may be carried as a backpack with the help of the strap assembly (16) present on each independent bag.
14. The independent saddle bags (A, B) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bags when joined through the length adjustable locking means (2) becomes pennier style saddle bag and may be conveniently mounted over the motor bike in a swept up manner. The snap buckle assemblies (22) and (23) are arranged and locked, prevent the bag from flopping or drooping or making any undue movement.
15. A saddle cum backpack assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 is having a separate cover (Y) with pockets open at both the end may be arranged over the parts of the straps of straps detachable lateral lock buckle assembly (2a, 2b, 2c) lying outside the said independent saddle bags so as to keep the straps together. Said separate fitment is also provided with cushion padding so as to provide cushion to the pillion rider.