Integrated backpack and raincoat assembly

• US 6,134,712 A
• Filed: 09/12/1996
• Issued: 10/24/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 09/12/1996
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Donald Spector
• Original Assignee: Donald Spector
• Inventors: Spector, Donald
• Primary Examiner(s): Calvert, John J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): JENKINS, SHIRRA LYNN
• Application Number:
  US08/712,887
• Time in Patent Office: 1,503 Days
• Field of Search: 2/94, 224/153, 224/575, 224/577
• US Class Current: 2/94
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 15/04 Garments convertible into other articles
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 4/12 into coats or capes

Abstract

An integrated assembly formed by a backpack that includes a bag having a front section to which shoulder straps are attached to form loops adapted to receive the arms of a wearer, and a raincoat having a rear panel whose upper section is joined to the front section of the bag, a separable front panel to permit the wearer to don the raincoat, and a pair of sleeves. In the passive mode of the assembly, the raincoat is folded to form a flat compact that lies against the front section of the bag and is joined thereto, the compact then being adjacent the back of the wearer of the backpack. In the active mode of the assembly, the compact is unfolded so that the raincoat then depends from the front section of the bag, the sleeves of the compact then being extended through the loops whereby when the wearer dons the raincoat and inserts his arms through the sleeves, the backpack is then carried over the raincoat.

Claims

1. An integrated backpack and raincoat assembly comprising:

A. a backpack including a bag provided with a front section and a pair of shoulder straps attached to the front section to form loops for supporting the bag; and

B. a foldable full-length raincoat including a rear panel having an upper section joined to the front section of the bag and a lower section which when the raincoat is unfolded extends below the backpack to protect a wearer, a separable front panel to permit the wearer to don the raincoat, and a pair of sleeves, said assembly being operable in a passive mode in which the raincoat is folded to form a flat compact joined to the front section of the bag which is strapped by the loops over the shoulders of the wearer, said assembly being also operable in an active mode in which the compact is unfolded to cause the unfolded raincoat to depend from the front section of the bag and to extend below the backpack to fully protect the wearer, and the sleeves are extended through the loops whereby when the wearer dons the unfolded raincoat and inserts his arms through the sleeves, the backpack is then strapped over the raincoat, the front section of the bag being provided with a pair of hinged flaps which overlie and conceal the flat compact and are vertically hinged to fold out to permit unfolding of the raincoat so that it extends below the backpack.

2. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, in which the raincoat includes a hood for the head of the wearer extending upwardly from the rear panel.

3. An assembly as set forth in claim 2, in which the raincoat is fabricated of synthetic plastic sheeting.

4. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, in which the bag is provided with a zippered section to provide access to its interior.

5. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, in which the shoulder straps terminate in buckles and the loops are formed by a pair of holding straps that pass through the buckles to adjust the size of the loops.

6. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, in which the separable front panel of the raincoat is formed by half sections which are held together by snap buttons.