Patent ID: 6460746
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
A backpack having removable, re-positionable carrying straps comprising:a. a sack having a front portion, a back portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a bottom, and a selectably closeable and openable top, b. at least two carrying straps, each carrying strap having a first end and a second end, c. a releasable fastener portion affixed proximate the first end of each of the carrying straps, d. a releasable fastener portion affixed proximate the second end of each of the carrying straps, e. a plurality of mating fastener portions affixed to the back of the sack and arranged with at least three transversely spaced apart mating fastener portions proximate the bottom of the sack and at least three mating fastener portions being affixed to the sack proximate the top, f. at least one top mating fastener portion being disposed transversely between the center of the sack back portion and the first side portion, g. at least one top mating fastener portion being disposed transversely between the center of the sack back portion and the second side portion, and h. each mating fastener portion being adapted to selectably engage a releasable fastener portion.