Patent ID: 6394328
Filing Date: 2002-05-28
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
A backpack comprising:a main storage compartment having a first surface and a second surface; at least one carrying strap having a first end thereof coupled to said main storage compartment at a first predetermined position for enabling said backpack to be worn by a wearer such that said first surface faces a first predetermined direction relative to said wearer and said second surface faces a second predetermined direction opposite to that faced by said first surface when said backpack is worn by said wearer; and means operatively associated with said at least one carrying strap for selectively reversing the direction at which said first and second surfaces of said backpack face relative to said wearer without uncoupling said first end of said carrying strap from said main storage compartment; said first end of said at least one carrying strap being coupled to said means operatively associated with said at least one carrying strap; said means operatively associated with said at least one said carrying strap comprising a connection element, said first end of said carrying strap being attached to said connection element; said means operatively associated with said at least one carrying strap further comprising an anchoring element attached to said main storage compartment, said connection element being attached to said anchoring element; said anchoring element being formed from an elastic material to permit said connection element and said first end of said carrying strap to be selectively rotated relative to said main storage compartment.