Patent Publication Number: US-8123090-B2

Title: Multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application relates to and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/942,400, filed Jun. 6, 2007, entitled “COMBINATION SEAT COVER AND BACKPACK,” the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to seat coverings and article holders in general, and more particularly to a multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating. 
     2. Description of the Related Art 
     The use of personal articles when attending a sporting event at a stadium or spending a day outdoors at the beach or park makes for a more enjoyable experience. A camera to capture moments, sunscreen for sunny outdoor games, or a blanket for chilly night games all add to the enjoyment of the experience. However, a safe and convenient place to store these personal items at such places is a problem. In addition, transporting personal articles in a carrier that must be held with one or both hands constrains the user&#39;s hands. When at a stadium, a spectator prefers to have both arms free to balance and guide himself when traversing the steep stairs and narrow rows to reach his seat. The user may require both hands to be free for important needs such as to hold a handrail with one hand and to guide a child up or down stairs with the other hand. 
     The seating provided in public settings, though often durable and economical, are invariably hard, uncomfortable, and prone to extreme temperatures. Examples include stadium chairs made from hard molded plastic, stadium benches made of unyielding metal, and park benches made of wood that have been exposed to countless seasons of sun and rain thus warping and splintering the seats into uncomfortable and dangerous surfaces. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 4,556,250 to Chapman et al. discloses a transportable under seat storage device for stadium type chairs that are individually separated from the each other. A handle allows a user to carry the device in a similar fashion to a suitcase. The device has a holding device that goes over the sides and front of a stadium seat bottom. A support device used to hold articles is attached underneath a seat bottom to the holding device. An optional cushion could be used on top of the holding device. An extendable metal tray, used to hold items, slides along metal rails attached to an interior surface of the support device. 
     U.S. Pat. No. 6,079,599 to Nordstrom et al. discloses a combination backpack and seat cushion. A sleeve member interconnects a padded member and a storage compartment. Backpack straps allow the device to be worn as a backpack and a handle allows the device to be carried with one hand. The device fits over a stadium type chair in one embodiment and fits over a stadium type bench in another embodiment. The padded member rests atop the surface of the seat and the storage compartment is located below the seating surface. Both embodiments require the use of a plurality of straps to secure the device onto the seat and to prevent the storage compartment from hanging to the ground. Keeping the storage compartment off of the ground is advantageous as the ground in stadiums is often dirty and sticky. 
     Unfortunately the prior art has several flaws. Such flaws include compatibly attaching only to individual, separated stadium type seats and not to bench type seats, or requiring a different embodiment to attach to each type of seat. In addition, the use of straps to secure the device onto a seat is either impossible or cumbersome. A seat may be constructed such that the seat back and seat bottom are a single unit or the seat back and seat bottom are positioned so closely together that straps cannot be used to go around the backside of a seat bottom and thus prevent the device from being secured to the seat. When the use of straps is possible, securing straps that go around the back or sides of a seat bottom places the user in an awkward position. The user must kneel down, reach above and below the seat bottom, attach the straps together and finally cinch the straps tight so the device is properly secured. The process is then repeated for one or more additional straps. If the user is unable or unwilling to secure the straps, the result is that the compartment portion of the device will sag to the ground and the weight of the under seat portion of the device will pull the device off of the seat and onto the ground. 
     Easy cleaning has been lacking in the prior art of combination stadium seat covers and article carriers. The prior art teaches a device having metal rails and a metal sliding tray. Machine washing for this embodiment is impractical because both the metal rails and metal sliding tray can be damaged by the motions of the agitator in the washing machine. 
     In view of the foregoing disadvantages there exists a need for a multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating that can be attached without the use of straps to a stadium type chair or bench seat or virtually any seating surface that provides seat cushioning and storage of personal articles stowed underneath a seat and elevated above the ground. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The object of the preferred embodiment is to overcome these limitations and provide a new and improved multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating. The preferred embodiment of the present invention functions both as an article holder for transport and as an easy to attach seat cover with under seat storage for articles. The preferred embodiment attaches to a stadium type chair or a bleacher type seat in a single step and without the use of straps or buckles. The preferred embodiment is generally characterized by a backpack portion, a seat cover, and one or more U-shaped apparatuses. 
     The backpack portion may comprise a main storage compartment, one or more ancillary storage compartments, and one or more drink holders. The backpack portion can be constructed of economical and durable material such as nylon back-coated with polyurethane waterproofing. The main storage compartment preferably has a cover that is selectively closed with a fastening means. Any ancillary storage compartment can have a padded partition to protect delicate equipment such as binoculars, a digital camera, or an MP3 player. In addition, any ancillary storage compartment can provide a headphones pass-through element. Drink holders can be located on the sides of the backpack portion and on the cover of the backpack. 
     The seat cover comprises an outer shell enveloping a resilient pad. In a preferred embodiment the outer shell is made of light weight nylon for greater comfort and the resilient pad is a foam rubber pad. There is a zipper across the top of the seat cover that selectively allows access to the resilient pad within. 
     The U-shaped apparatus joins the backpack and seat cover portions together and disposes the two portions parallel or partly parallel and opposed to each other. There is a recess between the backpack portion and the seat cover. The U-shaped apparatus is preferably a light-weight carbon based rod in a U-shape. One leg of the U-shaped apparatus is attached to the backpack portion and the other leg of the U-shaped apparatus is attached to the seat cover portion. In the preferred embodiment two U-shaped apparatuses are used to join the backpack portion and seat cover together, one on either side of the preferred embodiment 
     An interconnecting means interconnects the backpack portion to the seat cover. The U-shaped apparatuses can be selectively secured to the preferred embodiment by the interconnecting means. Each of the flaps at the longitudinal ends of the interconnecting means wraps around the crossbar of a U-shaped apparatus and attaches to the underside of the interconnecting means to selectively secure the U-shaped apparatuses. 
     In a preferred embodiment the invention provides a detachable seat back cover. The seat back cover comprises a light weight nylon shell enclosing a resilient pad and a zipper to selectively allow access to the resilient pad. When the invention is used to transport articles, the seat back cover is stored in the recess between the backpack and seat cover portions. The seat back cover is removed from the recess prior to installing the device onto a seat. The user can use the seat back cover to provide additional cushioning to the seat back of a stadium type chair or to the seat of a companion. 
     The user can transport the preferred embodiment using either the backpack straps or handle member. When the invention is worn as a backpack, both of the user&#39;s hands are free to use for more important matters. The user can use his free hands for guidance and balance when walking down the narrow rows of a stadium or to hold a child&#39;s hand with one hand and hold onto a handrail with the other. 
     When at the stadium, the user need only remove the seat back cover and slide the recess over the seat bottom to attach it. The seat cover sits on top of the seat bottom and provides additional cushioning for the user and insulates the user from the extreme temperature of the seating surface. The U-shaped apparatus cantilevers the backpack portion off of the ground and parallel or partly parallel and generally adjacent to the underside of the user&#39;s seat bottom. The backpack portion is stowed away underneath the user&#39;s seat and easily accessible to the user from a seated position. The drink holder located on the cover is situated in front of the seat bottom. A drink placed in this drink holder is secured in an upright position. The preferred embodiment can also be attached to the seat back of a chair and the seat back cover can be used as a seat cushion. When the day&#39;s activity has ended, removing the preferred embodiment entails only lifting the preferred embodiment off of the seat bottom or seat back. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The preferred embodiments of the present multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating, illustrating its features, will now be discussed in more detail. These embodiments depict the novel and nonobvious multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating shown in the accompanying drawings, which are for illustrative purposes only. These drawings include the following figures, in which like numerals indicate like parts: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of a new multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating, illustrating its place on the back of a user. 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view showing the location of the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1  on the seat bottom of a stadium type chair with the seat back cover positioned on the seat back. 
         FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional view of taken along line  3 - 3  of  FIG. 2 . 
         FIGS. 4A-B  are perspective views showing two embodiments of a U-shaped apparatus. 
         FIG. 5  is a top view illustrating the top of the preferred embodiment, in particular an interconnecting member and a restraining flap. 
         FIG. 6  is a back view illustrating the back of the preferred embodiment, in particular Velcro straps used to secure the seat back cover and backpack straps. 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view showing the location of the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1  on the seat bottom of a stadium type bench seat with a seat back cover used as a seat bottom cushion for a companion. 
         FIG. 8  is a perspective view showing the location of the preferred embodiment of  FIG. 1  on the seat back of a beach style chair with a seat back cover positioned as a seat bottom cushion. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     The preferred embodiment discloses a multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating. A preferred embodiment of the present invention discloses a novel and nonobvious apparatus to transport articles to and from a sports stadium, the park, the beach, or the like and provides a seat cover and elevated under seat storage for articles. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates the preferred embodiment of a multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating  10  in accordance with the present invention. The preferred embodiment  10  generally comprises a backpack portion  12 , a seat cover  70 , and two U-shaped apparatuses  80  (shown in full in  FIGS. 3 and 4A ). The preferred embodiment  10  is worn with the top surface of the seat cover  70  adjacent to the user&#39;s back. In a further preferred embodiment, a seat back cover  100  is stored interposed in a recess between the backpack portion  12  and the seat cover  70  and fixedly held in place with complementary Velcro straps  79  and  108  (shown in  FIGS. 3 and 6 ). Seat cover  70  and seat back cover  100  prevent pointed or oddly shaped items stored in the backpack portion  12  from protruding into the user&#39;s back. The backpack portion  12  comprises a main storage compartment  20 , ancillary storage compartments  40 ,  50  and drink holders  62 ,  64 . Backpack straps  110  and  111  allow the user to wear the invention against the user&#39;s back and keep both hands free. Handle member  120  provides an alternative means for the user to carry the preferred embodiment  10 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 2 , main storage compartment  20  generally comprises a front panel  22  (shown in  FIG. 1 ), a back panel  24 , a pair of side panels  26 , a bottom panel  28  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) and a cover  30 . The edges of each panel are attached to adjacent panel edges. The cover  30  is attached to the back panel  24 . The panel edges and cover are attached to each other as would be known by one of skill in the art. The hinge  32  comprises the juncture of cover  30  and back panel  24  and allows the cover to flex open and close.  FIG. 1  shows a zipper  34  that selectively attaches the top edges of the front  22  and side  26  panels to the unattached edges of the cover  30 . Zipper  34  can be substituted with complementing Velcro strips, buttons, or any other fastening means that would be known by one of skill in the art. The panels  22 ,  24 ,  26 , and  28  and the cover  30  are preferably made from a strong, easy to maintain, and economical material. Preferably the material is nylon back-coated with polyurethane waterproofing. The back coating creates a main storage compartment  20  that protects the articles stored within from external moisture or prevents the wetness of damp articles stored within, such as swimming trunks or a beach towel, from seeping onto external objects such as car seats, carpeting, or furniture. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1 , a first ancillary storage compartment  40  can be attached to the main compartment  20 , in particular to front panel  22 . The bottom of first storage compartment  40  can be attached to the juncture of front panel  22  and bottom panel  28 . The top of the first storage compartment  40  can be located about halfway between the top and bottom of the front panel  22 . Situated near the top of first storage compartment  40  is a zipper  42  that selectively allows access to an interior of first storage compartment  40 . First storage compartment  40  can be divided into further storage compartments such as pen and pencil holders, a smaller storage compartment, and a zippered mesh storage compartment that provides easy visual location of stored personal items (all not shown). 
     Still referring to  FIG. 1 , a second ancillary storage compartment  50  can be attached to the main compartment  20 , in particular to front panel  22 . Second storage compartment  50  can be situated in between first ancillary storage compartment  40  and the top of front panel  22 . A zipper  52  is located partway down the sides and across the top of second storage compartment  50 . Zipper  52  is used to selectively access an interior of second storage compartment  50 . The interior of second storage compartment  50  is further divided into smaller compartments by a padded divider member  54 . Padded divider member  54  provides additional protection for articles stored within second storage compartment  50 . Storage compartment  50  is particularly useful for holding delicate articles such as a digital camera, binoculars, or an MP3 player. In the preferred embodiment a pass through means  60  allows the user to use headphones to listen to a portable radio or MP3 player safely stored in storage compartment  50 . Headphone wires are inserted through pass through means  60  and connected a portable radio or MP3 player stored within storage compartment  50 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , preferred embodiment  10  may have attached to each side panel  26  a drink holder  62  and attached to cover  30  a drink holder  64 . In the preferred embodiment, drink holders  62  and  64  comprise mesh material and elastic members  66 . Elastic members  66  hold the drink holders  62  and  64  closed in a cinched position and securely restrain drinks inserted into drink holders  62  or  64 . Drink holders  62  are suitable for holding cans or bottles  67  when the device  10  is either in a vertical position, as shown in  FIG. 1 , or in a horizontal position, as shown in  FIG. 2 . When the preferred embodiment  10  is used as a seat cover and disposed in a horizontal position, drink holder  64  is disposed in a vertical position. A drink  68  inserted into drink holder  64  is secured in an upright position, thus open top beverage containers can be safely and securely stored in drink holder  64 . 
     Still referring to  FIG. 2 , the upper portion of the preferred embodiment  10  comprises a seat cover  70 . A preferred embodiment of seat cover  70  comprises a resilient pad  72  enveloped by an outer shell  74 . The resilient pad  72  can be made from a foam rubber resilient material, or the like, that provides cushioned support and/or thermal insulation. The outer shell  74  can be made from tough and easy to maintain material such as nylon, more particularly the outer shell  74  can be a lighter grade of nylon than main storage compartment  20  for a comfortable seating surface. A zipper  76  selectively allows access to the interior of the outer shell  74  for the insertion and removal of resilient pad  72 . Other fastening means such as a Velcro or buttons can be used instead of zipper  76  to selectively access the interior of outer shell  74 . 
     Seat cover  70  protects and buffers the user from uncomfortable features of seating surfaces such as hard materials, splinters on weathered wooden bench seats and protruding bolt heads on metal benches. Seat cover  70  has the additional benefit of insulating the user from the extreme temperatures of outdoor seating surfaces. The sun can heat seating surfaces to painfully high temperatures. Outdoor events in the cold coupled with the high thermal conductivity of metal seats or benches prevents a spectator from having a satisfactorily warm seat. The resilient foam rubber pad insulates the user from these extreme temperatures. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , U-shaped apparatus  80  is inserted into the backpack portion  20  and the seat cover  70  to join the two elements into one structural whole. One longitudinal member of a U-shaped apparatus  80  is inserted into the backpack portion and the other longitudinal member of a U-shaped apparatus  80  is inserted into the seat cover. The U-shaped apparatus  80  disposes the two portions parallel or near parallel and opposed to each other such that a recess exists between the two portions. In the preferred embodiment sleeve  82 , attached to the interior of main compartment  20 , and sleeve  84 , attached to the interior of seat cover  70 , receive and secure the longitudinal members of U-shaped apparatus  80 . Sleeves  82  and  84  can be made of strong and light weight nylon material with perimeter sized to receive the longitudinal members of U-shaped apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, sleeves  82  and  84  are sewn to the interiors of the backpack portion  20  and seat cover  70 , respectively. Sleeves  82  and  84  can be attached by any other means known to one of skill in the art. The two U-shaped apparatuses  80  are inserted into either side of the device  10 . In the preferred embodiment, the U-shaped apparatuses  80  are removable. 
     The U-shaped apparatus  80  can be made from any material that is rigid or semi-rigid, such as metal or plastic.  FIGS. 4A-B  show preferred embodiment of the U-shaped apparatus.  FIG. 4A  shows a preferred embodiment of the U-shaped apparatus  80  where it is a light-weight carbon-based rod in a U-shape. The preferred embodiment shown in  FIG. 4B  is a U-shaped apparatus  80 ′ where it is a light-weight carbon-based plate with a rectangular cross-section in a U-shape. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , U-shaped apparatus  80  allows the invention  10  to be attached to a stadium chair or bench seat without the use of straps. When the preferred embodiment  10  is slid over a seat bottom  86 , the bottom surface of seat cover  70  and the upper inside surface of U-shaped apparatus  80  rest upon the surface of the seat bottom  86 . The crossbar and the longitudinal portion of U-shaped apparatus  80  below the seat bottom cantilever the backpack portion  12  and dispose the backpack portion  12  in a parallel or partly parallel orientation adjacent to the underside of the seat bottom  86 . The U-shaped apparatus  80  places the weight of backpack portion  12  and articles within along the longitudinal portion of U-shaped apparatus  80  that rests upon the surface of the seat bottom  86 . The result is a seat cover that lays securely on the surface of the seat bottom  86  with an under seat storage compartment that is elevated from the ground without the use of straps. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , in the preferred embodiment the seat cover  70  is interconnected to the backpack portion  12  by an interconnecting member  90  to create a unitary whole. Interconnecting member  90  can be attached to the backpack portion  12  at a juncture of the cover  30  and back panel. The opposite edge of interconnecting member  90  is attached to an edge of seat cover  70 . The interconnecting member  90  has about the same width as the crossbar portion of a U-shaped apparatus  80 . In one embodiment the interconnecting member  90  has a pass-through element  92 . The pass-through element  92  allows backpack straps  110  and  111  and/or a handle member  120  to pass through. The interconnecting member  90  can be comprised of an extension of the back panel  24 , the cover  30 , or the seat cover outer shell  74  or it can be an independent piece. Flap  94  extends from a longitudinal end of interconnecting member  90 , wraps around the crossbar of a U-shaped apparatus  80  and is secured with complementing Velcro patches  96  and  98  to the underside of interconnecting member  90 . Flap  94  allows for the selective securing of the U-shaped apparatus  80  to the backpack portion  20  and the seat cover  70 . The U-shaped apparatus  80  is removed by detaching Velcro patches  96  and  98 , unwrapping flap  94  and pulling the U-shaped apparatus  80  out of the backpack portion  12  and seat cover  70 . Flap  94  is located on both longitudinal ends of interconnecting member  90 , one for each U-shaped apparatus  80  in the preferred embodiment. 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , in the preferred embodiment, the invention also comprises a seat back cover  100  to provide additional cushioning for the user&#39;s seat back  88  or a companion&#39;s seat bottom. In a preferred embodiment, seat back cover  100  comprises a resilient pad  102  enveloped by an outer shell  104 . Resilient pad  102  can be made of foam rubber, or other similar material that provides cushioning and/or thermal insulation as would be known to one of skill in the art. The outer shell  104  can be made from tough and easy to maintain material such as nylon, more particularly the outer shell  104  can be a lighter grade of nylon than main storage compartment  20  for a comfortable surface. A zipper  106  allows access to the seat back resilient pad  102 . Resilient pad  102  can be removed from outer shell  104  through the opening provided by zipper  106 . 
     When the preferred embodiment  10  is configured for transport, as shown in  FIG. 1 , seat back cover  100  is stored interposed in the recess between backpack portion  12  and seat cover  70 .  FIG. 6  shows seat back cover  100  secured in place by complementary Velcro strip  108  (shown in  FIG. 3 ) on the seat back cover  100  and Velcro strips  79  located on securing flap  78 . 
     Referring to  FIG. 6 , backpack straps  110  and  111  allow the user to wear the preferred embodiment  10  against the user&#39;s back to facilitate transport of the preferred embodiment  10  and articles within. Backpack straps  110  and  111  can be comprised of a padded portion  114 , a length-adjustable portion  116 , and length adjustment buckles  118 . In the preferred embodiment, backpack straps  110  and  111  extend from the top or near the top of back panel  24  to the junctures of the side panels  26  and back panels  24  near bottom panel  28 . The backpack straps  110  and  111  are attached to the backpack portion  12  by any means known to one of skill in the art. For additional strength, the bottom ends of backpack straps  110  and  111  can be attached to triangular extension portions  112  (shown in  FIG. 1 ) that are attached at the junctures of the back panel  24  and side panels  26  generally adjacent to the bottom panel  28 . The backpack straps  110  and  111  can be attached to different points of the preferred embodiment  10  without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. 
     Referring to  FIG. 5 , a handle member  120  is attached to the preferred embodiment of the invention. Handle member  120  is preferably attached to the back panel  24  of the backpack portion  12  by any means known to one of skill in the art. Handle member  120  allows the user to carry the invention in situations when the user would prefer not to use the backpack straps  110  and  111 . The handle member  120  also facilitates sliding the preferred embodiment  10  onto a seat by allowing the user to raise the invention  10  by the handle member  120  and to place it over a seat bottom or seat back. 
     In reference to  FIG. 6 , preferred embodiment  10  can include a satellite storage compartment  130  that is attached to a front side of backpack strap  110  or  111 . Storage compartment  130  can be attached to backpack strap  110  with a detachable connecting means such as a plastic swivel eye hook snap  132  and plastic D-ring  134  combination. Storage compartment  130  can be secured to backpack strap  110  with complementary Velcro pads  136  and  138 . Storage compartment  130  can serve as a convenient place to store a cellular phone or portable MP3 player. When the invention  10  is in use as a seat cover, the user can retain the convenience and protection provided by storage compartment  130  by detaching it from backpack strap  110 . The user can hold storage compartment  130 , slip storage compartment  130  into a pocket, or hook storage compartment  130  onto a belt loop or other ringed device. 
       FIG. 1  illustrates a configuration of the preferred embodiment  10  that facilitates the transportation of articles to a destination. Large articles such as blankets, sweaters, and books can be stored within the main storage compartment  20 . Zipper  34  selectively closes cover  30 . Closure of cover  30  prevents articles from inadvertently falling out and excludes unauthorized access by others. Smaller articles can be selectively stored in the ancillary storage compartments  40  and  50 . The user can use the backpack straps  110  and  111  to wear the preferred embodiment  10  over the user&#39;s back, thus freeing both of the user&#39;s hands for more important needs. Drink holders  62  and  64  provide quick and easy access to drinks even when the preferred embodiment is worn by the user. The preferred embodiment  10  can be sized to satisfy the security size regulations for article holders at almost all stadiums and venues. 
     Once at his or her seat, the user need only detach the seat back cover  100  and slide the preferred embodiment over the stadium chair or stadium bench. Referring now to  FIGS. 2 and 3 , when the preferred embodiment  10  is attached to a seat bottom  86 , the front of the seat bottom  86  is adjacent to the interconnecting member  90 . There are no straps, buckles or the like to secure. The user can use the seat back cover  100  to provide seat back cushioning by turning out securing flap  78  and connecting Velcro strip  108  with the complementary Velcro pads  79  (shown in  FIG. 6 ).  FIG. 7  shows the seat back cover  100  used as a seat cover for a companion. 
     The preferred embodiment provides several benefits to the user when attached to a seat bottom or bench. The seat cover  70  provides additional cushioning and thermal insulation that allows the user to sit more comfortably for longer periods of time. The main storage compartment  20  is located under the seat bottom and out of the way of the user. The opening to the main storage  20  compartment is conveniently located below the front of the seat bottom  86 . The user, from a seated position, can reach into the main storage compartment  20  to retrieve or store articles. If the venue does not provide cup holders or if the user&#39;s cup holder is missing or broken, rather than continuously holding the beverage or placing it on the ground and risk having the drink kicked over, the user can insert the drink into drink holder  64 . With the drink securely and safely stowed away, the user&#39;s hands are free to perform other activities such as using a pair of binoculars or clapping for the home team. 
     As shown in  FIG. 8 , the user can attach the preferred embodiment to the seat back of a chair. The invention is slid over the seat back of the chair with the backpack portion behind the seat back of a chair and the seat cushion resting against the front of the seat back. The backpack is advantageously disposed in an elevated position. A user from a standing position can easily access articles stored within the device. The device remains cleaner because it is not placed on the ground. The seat cover provides additional head and neck support for the user. If the user so desires, the seat back cover can be used to supplement the cushioning characteristic of the seat bottom. 
     When the fun has been had and it is time to leave, the user need only slide the invention off of the seat bottom or seat back and insert the seat back cover  100  into the recess until it is secured. Handle member  120  facilities extraction of the preferred embodiment  10  by providing a convenient place to grasp the preferred embodiment  10  and pull it up and off the seat. 
     Referring to  FIG. 3 , the preferred embodiment  10  can easily be machine washed. The user need only remove resilient pads  72  and  102  and U-shaped apparatuses  80  and place the remaining elements, namely the backpack portion  12  and outer shells  74  and  104  into a washing machine for effective cleaning without worry of damage to the preferred embodiment. 
     SCOPE OF THE INVENTION 
     The above presents a description of the best mode contemplated for carrying out the present multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating and manner of using it, in such full, clear, concise and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use the multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating. The multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating is, however, susceptible to modifications and alternate constructions from that discussed above that are fully equivalent. Consequently, the multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed. On the contrary, the present invention covers all modifications and alternate constructions coming within the spirit and scope of the multi-hanging position transportable article holder for multi-type seating as generally expressed by the following claims, which particularly claim the subject matter of the present invention.