Patent ID: 6138881
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
A multimode carrying bag configured for use as a backpack and as a shoulder bag, comprising:a bag formed of front and rear walls interconnected with side and bottom walls to define a compartment and a bag having a top and a bottom;a strap having a single first end connected to the top of the bag, said strap including means for selectively longitudinally dividing and connecting along a substantial length thereof from a point below and spaced from said first end to define when divided a first strap arm having a second end with a releasable connector attached thereto, and a separate second strap arm having a second end with a releasable connector attached thereto, and when said strap is longitudinally connected a substantially unitary single strap;a pair of connecting rings, each attached in spaced apart relationship to said bag, and each for selective cooperative engagement with one of said releasable connectors for defining a backpack mode for carrying said bag; anda connecting ring attached to said bag for selective cooperative engagement with both of said releasable connectors for defining a shoulder bag mode for carrying said bag when said strap is longitudinally connected.