Patent Publication Number: US-2011049204-A1

Title: Toy Saddle Backpack

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Technical Field 
     The present invention relates to a toy saddle, and more particularly to a toy saddle that can be worn by a child that also serves as a backpack. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     Children will often use their imaginations to pretend to be something they are not. One pretend game is for a child to act as if he or she is a horse. In carrying out this game, children desire to have toys that assist in making the game more realistic. So for example, while pretending to be a horse, a child may desire to have a toy saddle attached to his or her back. Additionally, children desire to distinguish themselves from other children by carrying unique items to school. Thus, it would be desirable to have such a toy saddle that could also be used as a backpack. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a backpack in the shape of a saddle can be worn to carry the things that a backpack is typically used to carry. The backpack can also be used by the user to pretend that he or she is a horse. When not in use as a toy saddle, the stirrups can be wrapped around the torso of the user to prevent the stirrups from interfering with the movement of the user. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a toy saddle in accordance an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a front view of a child wearing a toy saddle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a rear view of a child showing the toy saddle in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a shows a toy saddle on a child while the child is pretending to be a horse in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     With reference now to  FIG. 1 , a perspective view of a toy saddle  100  in accordance with embodiment of the invention is illustrated. The toy saddle  100  has recognizable features of a real saddle including a saddle horn  110 , a seat  120 , a cantle  130 , and stirrups  140 . Straps  145  are used to attach said stirrups  140  to said toy saddle  100 . Straps  145  can be made adjustable to fit users of different sizes. Straps  150  are attached to the toy saddle  100  and are similar to straps used on typical backpacks and may be adjusted to fit the child wearing the toy saddle  100 . Straps  160 ,  170  are also provided to hold the saddle pressed to the back of a child. The straps  160 ,  170  may contain a snap-on connection  180  to allow attachment of the strap to the skirt  190  of the saddle. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , a front view of a child showing the stirrups  140  in a stowed position in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is illustrated. The stirrups may be connected using a magnet fastener  210  or other fastener known in the art. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a rear view of a child  200  is shown illustrating the toy saddle as used for a backpack. A zipper  305  is attached to the top of the saddle  100  to allow access to a compartment inside the toy saddle. Although not illustrated, a loop for hanging the backpack on a hook when not in use can be attached to the top of the backpack. Compartments resembling saddle bags can also be added to the rear of the saddle  100  to allow for storage of the straps  160 ,  170  when not in use or other items as desired. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a child  200  is illustrated wearing the toy saddle and pretending to be a horse in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The stirrups  140  are disconnected from each other to allow them to hang down and simulate a real saddle while the child  200  is pretending to be a horse. Once the child is done playing, she can return the stirrups  140  to the stowed position around her torso. 
     Those skilled in the art should understand that the previously described embodiments of the TOY SADDLE BACKPACK are submitted for illustrative purposes only and other embodiments thereof are well within the scope and spirit of the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail, those skilled in the art should understand that they can make various changes, substitutions, and alterations herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form. For example, different saddle designs can be used, various other compartments can be added, and different attachment means can be used as is known in the art.