Patent ID: 8047413

Claim:
A multifunctional carrier for transporting an archery bow and converting to a back support comprising: four interconnected panels each including an interior and exterior surface and arranged such that two innermost panels are connected along respective first sides thereof by a hinge and two outermost panels are connected along respective second sides of the innermost panels, said second sides being opposite said first sides; the two innermost panels being padded; the four panels being adapted to receive and hold at least one archery bow when folded about the hinge in a first position; a wing attached to a first outermost panel along a side of the outermost panel opposite from the side that is connected to the respective innermost panel; at least one first fastener attached to the wing; at least one second fastener attached to the exterior surface of a second outermost panel; the at least one second fastener being adapted to fixably connect with or fasten to the at least one first fastener thereby securing the carrier in said first position; at least one third fastener attached to the interior surface of one of the panels and adapted to fixably connect with or fasten to the at least one first fastener thereby securing the carrier in a second position in which the carrier can be secured to an object and function as a back support; at least one compartment for storing accessories; and a strap for transporting the carrier.