Patent Publication Number: US-2019176017-A1

Title: Snowboard-Specific Backpacks

Description:
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     BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     Field of Invention 
     The invention relates to a snowboard backpack, and more particularly, to a snow backpack that is easily accessed and packed, easy to carry, and multi-functional. 
     Description of Related Arts 
     Many outdoor sports lovers longing for healthy and exciting activities are fascinated with snowboarding because it makes people adrenaline pump in the falling snow, and gives people truly experience what a snowboarding has to offer. Especially, the beautiful scenery of the place can be fully appreciated. Also, filming the moment of snowboarding is an important part of the event. Unfortunately, besides the heavy snowboard, there are a lot of articles that a snowboarder may have to carry with. For example, those who love filming will also bring their cell phones, cameras, and other camera accessories. In addition, power banks or extra batteries could also be necessary for short battery life in the cold weather. These devices take up space in the pants and snow jacket pockets and they are not easy to access therein. Moreover, a snowboarder may have to carry other essential articles like dollar notes, coins, room key cards, energy snacks, hand warmers, snowboards, even a helmet and gloves, and more, which are useful but miscellaneous. Therefore, snowboarders need a total solution to pack, organize, and carry their belongings. 
     Nevertheless, some conventional snowboarding backpacks are usually huge, while others are small but not easy to carry with during snowboarding. As a result, sometimes people have to carry their snowboards in hand. For example, from the B&amp;B to the ski places, to the gondola lift, by bus or driving, they will have to carry the snowboard for quite a long time. Not to mention a female snowboarder, it is suffering for an average girl with her luggage. Thus, a snowboard backpack with suitable size that frees people&#39;s hands can be a total solution for the above issues. Accordingly, a backpack designed for packing and organizing a snowboard, its accessories, as well as other small articles has become a big issue to be solved. 
     As mentioned above, conventional snowboard backpacks available in the market usually have the following problems: 
     I. Some are rigid but difficult to carry. 
     II. Some are good to carry but the snowboard is carried in an upright manner that can hit the snowboarder&#39;s calves. 
     III. Some are made for easy carry but do not have spare space or pocket for any other articles. 
     IV. Some of the backpacks are not easy to carry or to pack after unloading the snowboard. 
     V. A snowboard-specific backpack is usually huge, which can be a burden for people who are not going to back country snowboarding. 
     VI. A snowboard carry system is mounted with the snowboard. A snowboarder needs to dismount the back before unloading the snowboard. 
     VII. It is difficult to access items in the two-strap bags. Some even have a side zipper. All in all, they are not quite so handy in the snow place for snowboarders putting on a snow jacket. 
     Hence, how to solve the above problems has a common aspiration for snowboarding lovers and manufacturer. 
       FIG. 1  is a general snowboard carrying system made for a sole purpose of carrying a snowboard. Such conventional product usually has straps that fasten the snowboard in an upright manner rendering the snowboard hits the snowboarder&#39;s calves easily. On top of it, it is not possible to store other items, and those items can become a burden when snowboarding. 
     SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
     To deal with the issues mentioned above, the inventor has collected relative information and conduct a careful evaluation. With hands on experience and years of industry knowledge, the inventor has designed and implemented several prototypes so as to come out with the present invention. 
     According to the present invention, the snowboard-specific backpack includes a backpack with at least a storage pouch arranged therein, an under storage having a first hook and loop fastener provided thereon, and an upper storage having a second hook and loop fastener provided thereon, so as to allow the under storage and the upper storage to overlappingly and movably secure a snowboard therebetween through movably attaching the first hook and loop fastener with the second hook and loop fastener. 
     The backpack has one piece strap on the side thereof. The strap has a wide end and a narrow end. On the side of the under storage there is a side release buckle. The backpack can have more than one extra pouches if necessary. The backpack can have a top mount strap, and a side strap. The backpack can have more than one zipper for the storage if necessary. The backpack has more than one side release buckles, including a female buckle and male buckle to fasten the snowboard between the under storage and the upper storage. The storage pouch can have more than one insulated bag which is made of tinfoil, serving as storage. 
     In sum, the present invention has many advantages and is able to provide a total solution for the above issues comparing with conventional technology. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is PRIOR ART showing a conventional snowboard backpack. 
         FIG. 2  illustrated a way that the snowboard-specific backpack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is turned from a front carrying mode into a back carrying mode. 
         FIG. 3  illustrated a way to wrap and mount a snowboard on the snowboard-specific backpack according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  illustrated the side buckles and the extra pouch of the snowboard-specific backpack according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  illustrated detailed views of the snowboard-specific backpack and a partially enlarged view of the male and female buckles of the snowboard-specific backpack according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view illustrated the storage pouch with an insulated bag of the snowboard-specific backpack according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Referring to  FIGS. 2-6 , the snowboard-specific backpack according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a backpack  10  with at least a storage pouch  60  arranged therein, a snowboard  13  with a pair of boots  14 , and a under storage  12  providing a space for the snowboard  13 . The under storage  12  has a female hook and loop fastener  10   a , an upper storage  11  which is on the top of the under storage  12 . When the snowboard  13  is loaded, it will have opening and closing relations with the under storage  12  (step  1 ˜ 2 ). The upper storage  11  has more than one male hook and loop fastener  10   b  to be attached with the female hook and loop fastener  10   a  (step  3 ˜ 4 ). The snowboard-specific backpack also comprises a strap  50   a  for carrying purpose provided on the side of the backpack  10 . The strap  50   a  has a wide end  50   c  and a narrow end  50   b . The snowboard-specific backpack also comprises a side release buckle  15  provided on the side of the under storage  12 . The backpack  10  can comprise more than one extra pouch  11   a  if needed. The backpack  10  can further comprise a top mount strap  30 , and a side strap  31 . The backpack  10  can further comprise more than one zipper  16  for the storage  60  if needed. The backpack  10  has more than one side release buckles, including a female buckle  12   a  and a male buckle  22   a  to fasten the snowboard  13  between the under storage  12  and the upper storage  11 . The storage pouch  60  can have more than one insulated bags  60   a  for storage, which is made of tinfoil. 
     Referring to  FIG. 2 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the snowboard-specific backpack can be transformed between a front carrying mode and a back carrying mode through being rotated and worn back and forth. When a snowboard  13  is loaded, the user can turn the backpack  10  to the back so as to carry it and move easily. When the snowboard  13  is not in use (e.g. before or after snowboarding), it can be held between the under storage  12  and upper storage  11 , where the user does not have to put down the backpack  10 . The snowboard  13  can be loaded by being put between the under storage  12  and the upper storage  11  and held by the female hook and loop fastener  10   a  and the male hook and loop fastener  10   b , as  FIG. 3  illustrated. 
       FIG. 4  illustrated the buckles and extra pouches. When the user is carrying the snowboard  13 , the buckle  15  is used to wrap and secure the snowboard  13  and boots  14 . It is also possible to have extra pouches  11   a  for accommodating and carrying more articles, such that the snowboarder does not have to carry another backpack. 
       FIG. 5  illustrated detailed structure of the snowboard-specific backpack and a partially enlarged view of the male and female buckles of the snowboard-specific backpack according to the above preferred embodiment of the present invention. To enhance the utility and durability of the backpack, it can comprise more zippers  16 , male buckles  22   a , and female buckles  12   a  to hold the snowboard  13  and further comprise a top mount strap  30  and a side strap  31  to help hand carrying. To extend the battery life of electronic device in a extremely cold weather, the pouch  60  can be replaced with a tinfoil insulated bag to keep the battery warm. 
     With the components mentioned above, objects and advantage of the present invention includes: 
     1. The backpack can be used for both snowboarding and daily uses. 
     2. Concealed snowboard carrying system: it is easy to load/mount and unload the snowboard without taking off the backpack. 
     3. The “sling bag” design avoids the snowboard from contacting the snowboarder&#39;s calves, saves time, and provides easy access of the carried items. 
     4. Good balance, which helps for snowboarding. 
     5. Slick and compact design for daily use. 
     6. Lightweight construction. 
     One skilled in the art will understand that the embodiment of the present invention as shown in the drawings and described above is exemplary only and not intended to be limiting.