Patent ID: 6343729
Filing Date: 2002-02-05
Classification: A45C,A45F

Abstract:
The method of forming a lightweight receptacle for conveying items along the back and first and second shoulders of a user, comprising the steps of:a. extruding a tube of thin film plastic having a length; b. flattening said tube; c. forming in said length of tube a thermoplastic bag having front and rear walls having upper and lower ends, said lower ends sealed to one another such that said front and rear walls form a compartment configured to carry goods between said front and rear walls, said compartment further having first and second edges and a lower end between said upper and lower ends of said bag, further forming in said length of tube at said upper end a bag mouth having first and second opposing ends and a medial area therebetween, and further forming in said length of tube first and second straps having first and second ends, said first ends of said first and second straps emanating from said lower end of said compartment; d. folding over said first and second straps such that said second ends of said first and second straps are brought into the vicinity of said rear wall of said bag, and securing said second end of each of said first and second straps to said rear wall of said bag so as to form a backpack.