EXPANDABLE BACKPACK SYSTEM
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1. An expandable luggage device selectively positionable between at least a first position of use and a second position of use, the luggage device comprising:
- a first internal volume and a first cover portion associated with the first position of use, the first cover portion comprising a zipper;
an expandable sleeve portion provided substantially within the first internal volume;
the second position of use comprising a second internal volume larger than the first internal volume, wherein the expandable sleeve portion is drawn upwardly to create the second internal volume;
a second cover portion; and
wherein the second position of use is characterized in that the first cover portion is provided as a sidewall portion and the second cover portion being provided within the first internal storage volume when the luggage device is in the first position of use.
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Abstract
Expandable luggage devices are provided. Included within expandable luggage devices is an expandable backpack that is convertible between at least two positions. An uppermost cover portion of the backpack converts to a side or back portion when the backpack is expanded, and a secondary cover portion is withdrawn from an internal area of the device to enclose or cover the backpack in the second position.
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1. An expandable luggage device selectively positionable between at least a first position of use and a second position of use, the luggage device comprising:
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a first internal volume and a first cover portion associated with the first position of use, the first cover portion comprising a zipper; an expandable sleeve portion provided substantially within the first internal volume; the second position of use comprising a second internal volume larger than the first internal volume, wherein the expandable sleeve portion is drawn upwardly to create the second internal volume; a second cover portion; and wherein the second position of use is characterized in that the first cover portion is provided as a sidewall portion and the second cover portion being provided within the first internal storage volume when the luggage device is in the first position of use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12)
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8. A luggage device, comprising:
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a main storage area interchangeable between at least a first and second position of use, the first position of use comprising a first internal storage volume and a second internal storage volume, the first internal storage volume being less than the second internal storage volume; a plurality of straps interconnected to the main storage area for securing the device to a user; the first position of use comprising a cover portion formed by a zipper interconnecting a front panel and a rear panel of the device; a secondary cover portion and an expandable sleeve portion residing substantially within the first internal volume at least when the device is provided in said first position of use; the second position of use characterized in that said secondary cover portion and said expandable sleeve portion are drawn upwardly and external to said first internal storage volume to create said second internal volume; and wherein said secondary cover portion is interconnected to said main storage area by at least one adjustable flexible strap member. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 13, 14)
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