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Backpack portfolio for artists

US5704529A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 1996
Grant dateJan 6, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45F2003/125
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An artist portfolio that is worn as a backpack that includes a first storage compartment of rectilinear shape whose long axis is in the vertical plane. A plurality of webbing structures are affixed about the first compartment producing webbing loops for securing articles to the exterior of the compartment. A closure mechanism, such as a zipper, partially detaches the top lid of the first compartment permitting unobstructed access to the interior. The first compartment further includes a plurality of shoulder, anchor and waist straps for securing the portfolio to the upper body of the wearer. A second storage compartment of a predetermined shape is provided for housing additional articles. A plurality of upper cord lengths, locks, sleeves and eyelets are affixed at points as to allow the second compartment to be expanded and compressed about a predetermined volume. A plurality of closure mechanisms, such as zippers, permit unobstructed access to the interior of the second compartment. A plurality of third storage compartments of a predetermined shape is provided to house other articles. A plurality of lower cord lengths, locks, sleeves and eyelets are affixed at points as to allow t…

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