US20190150596A1

US20190150596A1 - Wheeled Backpack Assembly

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Publication number: US20190150596A1
Application number: US15/820,588
Authority: US
Inventors: Denise Cummings
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-11-22
Filing date: 2017-11-22
Publication date: 2019-05-23

Abstract

A wheeled backpack assembly includes a backpack for carrying objects. A plurality of wheels is provided and each of the wheels is rotatably coupled to the backpack. Each of the wheels selectively rolls along a support surface thereby facilitating the backpack to be transported along the support surface. A handle is slidably coupled to the backpack and the handle is selectively positioned in a deployed position. Thus, the handle may be gripped thereby facilitating the backpack to be rolled along the support surface. The handle is selectively positioned in a stored position.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The disclosure and prior art relates to backpack devices and more particularly pertains to a new backpack device for facilitating a backpack to be rolled along a support surface.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a backpack for carrying objects. A plurality of wheels is provided and each of the wheels is rotatably coupled to the backpack. Each of the wheels selectively rolls along a support surface thereby facilitating the backpack to be transported along the support surface. A handle is slidably coupled to the backpack and the handle is selectively positioned in a deployed position. Thus, the handle may be gripped thereby facilitating the backpack to be rolled along the support surface. The handle is selectively positioned in a stored position.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wheeled backpack assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a back view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a perspective in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, a new backpack device embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.
As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6, the wheeled backpack assembly 10 generally comprises a backpack 12 for carrying objects 13 such as textbooks, athletic equipment, school supplies and any other objects 13. The backpack 12 has a front wall 14, a back wall 16 and an outer wall 18 extending therebetween. The outer wall 18 has a bottom side 20, a first lateral side 22, a second lateral side 24 and a top side 26. Additionally, the top side 26 has a first cut 28 extending therethrough to access an interior of the backpack 12.
A pocket 30 is positioned on the backpack 12 for carrying objects 13. The pocket 30 is positioned on the front wall 14 and the pocket 30 has a distal wall 32 with respect to the front wall 14. The distal wall 32 has a second cut 34 extending therethrough to access an interior of the pocket 30. A plurality of pouches 36 may each be coupled to the distal wall 32 of the pocket 30 for carrying objects 13. Each of the pouches 36 may have a drawstring or the like for closing and opening the pouches 36. Additionally, each of the pouches 36 is comprised of a resiliently stretchable material thereby facilitating the pouches to receive large objects 13 such as a basketball, a football and any other object.
A first fastener 38 is coupled to the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12 and the first fastener 38 is selectively manipulated. The first fastener 38 is coextensive with the first cut 28 such that the first fastener 38 selectively opens and closes the first cut 28. Additionally, the first fastener 38 may comprise a zipper or the like. A second fastener 40 is coupled to the distal wall 32 of the pocket 30 and the second fastener 40 is selectively manipulated. The second fastener 40 is coextensive with the second cut 34 such that the second fastener 40 selectively opens and closes the second cut 34. Moreover, the second fastener 40 may comprise a zipper or the like.
A pair of first sleeves 42 is provided and each of the first sleeves 42 is coupled to the first lateral side 22 of the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12. Each of the first sleeves 42 is vertically oriented to receive a cylindrical object. A pair of second sleeves 44 is provided and each of the second sleeves 44 is coupled to the second lateral side 24 of the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12. Each of the second sleeves 44 is vertically oriented to receive a cylindrical object. The cylindrical object may be a water bottle, a baseball bat, a tennis racket and any other cylindrical object.
A pair of harnesses 46 is provided and each of the harnesses 46 is coupled to the backpack 12. Each of the harnesses 46 is selectively extended over an associated one of a pair of shoulders thereby facilitating the backpack 12 to be carried on a back of a user. Each of the harnesses 46 is positioned on the back wall 16 of the backpack 12. The harnesses 46 are spaced apart from each other and extend between the top side 26 and the bottom side 20 of the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12. Each of the harnesses 46 may include a first strap that is slidably coupled to a second strap via a buckle or the like. Thus, each of the harnesses 46 has a selectively adjustable length.
A plurality of wheels 48 is provided and each of the wheels 48 is rotatably coupled to the backpack 12. Each of the wheels 48 selectively rolls along a support surface 50 thereby facilitating the backpack 12 to be transported along the support surface 50. In this way the objects 13 in the backpack 12 may be transported without wearing the backpack 12. Each of the wheels 48 is positioned on the bottom side 20 of the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12 and each of the wheels 48 may be multi-directional casters or the like. Additionally, the support surface 50 may be ground, a floor and any other horizontal support surface.
A handle 52 is provided and the handle 52 is slidably coupled to the backpack 12. The handle 52 is selectively positioned in a deployed position for gripping thereby facilitating the backpack 12 to be rolled along the support surface 50. In this way the backpack 12 may be transported into the convention of rolling luggage. The handle 52 is selectively positioned in a stored position when the backpack 12 is worn. The handle 52 may be positioned in front of the back wall 16 and the back wall 16 may be comprised of a rigid material thereby inhibiting the handle 52 from engaging the user's back when the backpack 12 is worn.
The handle 52 comprises a pair of first members 54 and each of the first members 54 slidably extends downwardly through the top side 26 of the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12. Each of the first members 54 has a first end 56 that is exposed with respect to the backpack 12. A second member 58 is coupled to the first end 56 corresponding to each of the first members 54 and the second member 58 extends between the first members 54. Thus, the second member 58 is selectively gripped for manipulating the backpack 12. The second member 58 is spaced from the top side 26 of the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12 when the handle 52 is positioned in the deployed position. Moreover, the second member 58 is positioned on the top side 26 of the outer wall 18 of the backpack 12 when the handle 52 is positioned in the stored position.
In use, the objects 13 are positioned in the backpack 12 to transport the objects 13 to school, to athletic events, during travel and for any other purpose. The handle 52 is selectively positioned in the deployed position and the wheels 48 are rolled along the support surface 50. In this way the objects 13 are transported without requiring the backpack 12 to be worn thereby reducing fatigue associated with carrying the backpack 12. Moreover, rolling the backpack 12 on the support surface 50 facilitates objects 13 to be carried that would otherwise be too heavy with respect to wearing the backpack 12. The handle 52 is positioned in the stored position when the backpack 12 is worn.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

Claims

1. A wheeled backpack assembly being configured to be selectively rolled along the ground, said assembly comprising:

a backpack being configured to carry objects, said backpack having a front wall, a back wall and an outer wall extending therebetween, said outer wall having a bottom side, a first lateral side, a second lateral side and a top side, said top side having a first cut extending therethrough to access an interior of said backpack;

a pair of harnesses, each of said harnesses being coupled to said backpack wherein each of said harnesses is configured to be extended over an associated one of a pair of shoulders thereby facilitating said backpack to be carried on a back;

a plurality of wheels, each of said wheels being rotatably coupled to said backpack wherein each of said wheels is configured to roll along the support surface thereby facilitating said backpack to be transported along the support surface;

a handle being slidably coupled to said backpack, said handle being selectively positioned in a deployed position wherein said handle is configured to be gripped thereby facilitating said backpack to be rolled along the support surface, said handle being selectively positioned in a stored position; and

a pair of first sleeves, each of said first sleeves being cylindrical having a circular open upper end, each of said first sleeves being coupled to said first lateral side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said first sleeves being vertically oriented wherein each of said first sleeves is configured to receive a cylindrical object, said pair of first sleeves including a short first sleeve and a long first sleeve, said pair of first sleeves being parallel and spaced on said first lateral side of said outer wall, said short first sleeve being positioned between said long first sleeve and said front wall.

2. (canceled)

3. The assembly according to claim 2, further comprising a pocket being positioned on said backpack wherein said pocket is configured to carry objects, said pocket being positioned on said front wall, said pocket having a distal wall with respect to said front wall, said distal wall having a second cut extending therethrough to access an interior of said pocket.

4. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a first fastener being coupled to said outer wall of said backpack wherein said first fastener is configured to be manipulated, said first fastener being coextensive with said first cut such that said first fastener selectively opens and closes said first cut.

5. The assembly according to claim 3, further comprising a second fastener being coupled to said distal wall of said pocket wherein said second fastener is configured to be manipulated, said second fastener being coextensive with said second cut such that said second fastener selectively opens and closes said second cut.

6. (canceled)

7. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a pair of second sleeves, each of said second sleeves being cylindrical and having a circular open top end, each of said second sleeves being coupled to said second lateral side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said second sleeves is being vertically oriented wherein each of said second sleeves is configured to receive a cylindrical object, said pair of second sleeves including a short second sleeve and a long second sleeve, said pair of second sleeves being parallel and spaced on said second lateral wall, said short second sleeve being positioned between said long second sleeve and said front wall.

8. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein each of said harnesses is positioned on said back wall of said backpack, said harnesses being spaced apart from each other and extending between said top side and said bottom side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said harnesses having a selectively adjustable length.

9. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein each of said wheels is positioned on said bottom side of said outer wall of said backpack.

10. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said handle comprises a pair of first members, each of said first members slidably extending downwardly through said top side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said first members having a first end being exposed with respect to said backpack.

11. The assembly according to claim 10, further comprising a second member being coupled to said first end corresponding to each of said first members such that said second member extends between said first members wherein said second member is configured to be gripped, said second member being spaced from said top side of said outer wall of said backpack when said handle is positioned in said deployed position, said second member being positioned on the said top side of said outer wall of said backpack when said handle is positioned in said stored position.

12. A wheeled backpack assembly being configured to be selectively rolled along the ground, said assembly comprising:

a pocket being positioned on said backpack wherein said pocket is configured to carry objects, said pocket being positioned on said front wall, said pocket having a distal wall with respect to said front wall, said distal wall having a second cut extending therethrough to access an interior of said pocket;

a first fastener being coupled to said outer wall of said backpack wherein said first fastener is configured to be manipulated, said first fastener being coextensive with said first cut such that said first fastener selectively opens and closes said first cut;

a second fastener being coupled to said distal wall of said pocket wherein said second fastener is configured to be manipulated, said second fastener being coextensive with said second cut such that said second fastener selectively opens and closes said second cut;

a pair of first sleeves, each of said first sleeves being cylindrical having a circular open upper end, each of said first sleeves being coupled to said first lateral side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said first sleeves being vertically oriented wherein each of said first sleeves is configured to receive a cylindrical object, said pair of first sleeves including a short first sleeve and a long first sleeve, said pair of first sleeves being parallel and spaced on said first lateral side of said outer wall, said short first sleeve being positioned between said long first sleeve and said front wall;

a pair of second sleeves, each of said second sleeves being cylindrical and having a circular open top end, each of said second sleeves being coupled to said second lateral side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said second sleeves is being vertically oriented wherein each of said second sleeves is configured to receive a cylindrical object, said pair of second sleeves including a short second sleeve and a long second sleeve, said pair of second sleeves being parallel and spaced on said second lateral wall, said short second sleeve being positioned between said long second sleeve and said front wall;

a pair of harnesses, each of said harnesses being coupled to said backpack wherein each of said harnesses is configured to be extended over an associated one of a pair of shoulders thereby facilitating said backpack to be carried on a back, each of said harnesses being positioned on said back wall of said backpack, said harnesses being spaced apart from each other and extending between said top side and said bottom side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said harnesses having a selectively adjustable length;

a plurality of wheels, each of said wheels being rotatably coupled to said backpack wherein each of said wheels is configured to roll along the support surface thereby facilitating said backpack to be transported along the support surface, each of said wheels being positioned on said bottom side of said outer wall of said backpack; and

a handle being slidably coupled to said backpack, said handle being selectively positioned in a deployed position wherein said handle is configured to be gripped thereby facilitating said backpack to be rolled along the support surface, said handle being selectively positioned in a stored position, said handle comprising:

a pair of first members, each of said first members slidably extending downwardly through said top side of said outer wall of said backpack, each of said first members having a first end being exposed with respect to said backpack, and

a second member being coupled to said first end corresponding to each of said first members such that said second member extends between said first members wherein said second member is configured to be gripped, said second member being spaced from said top side of said outer wall of said backpack when said handle is positioned in said deployed position, said second member being positioned on the said top side of said outer wall of said backpack when said handle is positioned in said stored position.