Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Hunting

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to, and incorporates by reference herein in its entirety, pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/252,490 (Attorney Docket No. 1475-01), filed Oct. 5, 2021.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will be more readily understood through the following detailed description of certain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a sketch of a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a backpack 1000;

FIG. 2 is a sketch of a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a backpack 2000;

FIG. 3 is a sketch of a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a backpack 3000;

FIG. 4 is a sketch of a perspective view of exemplary backpack 3000.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a backpack. The backpack comprises a compartment that is opened via a zipper. The zipper can extend from a top edge of the backpack to a bottom surface of the backpack. The backpack comprises at least one shoulder strap coupled to the top of the backpack. The at least one shoulder strap can comprise a buckle.

Certain exemplary embodiments provide a backpack, which can be utilized in turkey hunting.

Turkey hunters can utilize an exemplary backpack for transporting gear to a hunting site and/or removing a harvested turkey from the hunting site to a destination where the harvested turkey can be processed and/or prepared for consumption.

Certain exemplary embodiments can be used to either hold or be coupled to a dead turkey to allow the turkey to be carried from a hunting cite using the backpack.

Certain exemplary embodiments provide a backpack that is functional at the hunting site. Certain exemplary embodiments can comprise and/or act as a receptacle to convey hunting gear, such as one or more of the following:

• • a hunting license;
  • a hunting weapon (e.g., a gun or a bow);
  • calls (e.g., slate, diaphragm, box, and/or any combination thereof);
  • a decoy;
  • a knife;
  • a locator call;
  • insect repellent;
  • turkey shells (if shotgun hunting);
  • a headlamp or flashlight;
  • a water filter or bladder system;
  • a GPS unit;
  • a stool to sit on;
  • a folding hunting chair;
  • a cushion to sit on;
  • a set of binoculars;
  • a rain cover;
  • a snake bite kit;
  • waterproof matches;
  • a whistle;
  • a fire starting kit;
  • one or more chemical heat packs;
  • first aid kit; and/or
  • food (e.g., a lunch and/or snacks), etc.

FIG. 1 is a sketch of a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a backpack 1000, which comprises a zipper 1100, and a strap 1200. Backpack 1000 defines a compartment 1300.

Backpack 1000 defines compartment 1300, which compartment 1300 is opened via zipper 1100. Zipper 1100 extends from a top edge 1400 of backpack 1000 to a bottom surface (see bottom surface 2600 of FIG. 2) of backpack 1000. Backpack 1000 comprises strap 1200 (i.e., at least one shoulder strap) coupled to an upper portion 1500 of backpack 1000.

FIG. 2 is a sketch of a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a backpack 2000, which comprises a zipper 2100, a strap 2200, a buckle 2300, a receptacle 2400, a compartment 2500, and a bottom surface 2600. Buckle 2300 comprises a first buckle portion 2320 and a second buckle portion 2340. Via first buckle portion 2320 and second buckle portion 2340; backpack 2000 can be releasably coupled to a shoulder of a user. Receptacle 2400 can comprise a fastener 2450 (e.g., a zipper).

Strap 2200 comprises buckle 2300. Buckle 2300 comprising first buckle portion 2320 and second buckle portion 2340, wherein first buckle portion 2320 is releasably coupleable to second buckle portion 2340.

Zipper 2100 can extends beyond a center 2640 of bottom surface 2600 of backpack 2000.

First buckle portion 2320 is releasably coupleable to second buckle portion 2340 via snapping first buckle portion 2320 and second buckle portion 2340 together.

In certain exemplary embodiments, buckle 2300 comprises plastic.

In certain exemplary embodiments, strap 2200 is adjustable in length.

In certain exemplary embodiments, backpack 2000 comprises a single shoulder strap.

In certain exemplary embodiments, backpack 2000 comprises a pair of shoulder straps.

In certain exemplary embodiments, backpack 2000 backpack comprises receptacle 2400. Receptacle 2400 can be releasable closeable via a fastener 2450 (e.g., a zipper).

FIG. 3 is a sketch of a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a backpack 3000, which comprises a zipper 3100, a first strap 3200, and a second strap 3300. First strap 3200 comprises a first buckle portion 3220 and second buckle portion 3240. Second strap 3300 comprises a third buckle portion 3320 and fourth buckle portion 3340.

FIG. 4 is a sketch of a perspective view of exemplary backpack 3000, which comprises a zipper 3100.

Definitions

When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanying definitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented without prejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefine these terms during the prosecution of this application or any application claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose of interpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, each definition (or redefined term if an original definition was amended during the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear and unambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.

• • a—at least one.
  • activity—an action, act, step, and/or process or portion thereof.
  • adapter—a device used to effect operative compatibility between different parts of one or more pieces of an apparatus or system.
  • adjustable—capable of being changed to a sought state.
  • and/or—either in conjunction with or in alternative to.
  • apparatus—an appliance or device for a particular purpose.
  • associate—to join, connect together, and/or relate.
  • backpack—a bag comprising at least one shoulder strap that allows a human to carry the bag on a back of the human.
  • beyond—at a greater distance than.
  • bottom—a lowermost portion of something when oriented in an installed position.
  • buckle—a fastening for two loose ends that is attached to one and holds the other by a catch.
  • can—is capable of, in at least some embodiments.
  • center—a middle point of an object that is approximately equidistant from points on a surface of the object.
  • compartment—a partitioned space.
  • comprising—including but not limited to.
  • configure—to make suitable or fit for a specific use or situation.
  • connect—to join or fasten together.
  • constructed to—made to and/or designed to.
  • convert—to transform, adapt, and/or change.
  • couple—to physically join in some fashion.
  • coupleable—capable of being joined, connected, and/or linked together.
  • define—to establish the outline, form, or structure of.
  • determine—to obtain, calculate, decide, deduce, and/or ascertain.
  • device—a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.
  • engage—to be in contact and interact with.
  • edge—an outside limit of an object, area, or surface.
  • extend—to continue in a specified direction.
  • generate—to create, produce, give rise to, and/or bring into existence.
  • install—to connect or set in position and prepare for use.
  • length—a longest extent of something as measured from end to end.
  • may—is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some embodiments.
  • method—a process, procedure, and/or collection of related activities for accomplishing something.
  • open—to allow access to inside of something.
  • pair—two similar things used together.
  • plastic—comprising one or more of any of numerous organic synthetic or processed materials that are mostly thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers of high molecular weight and that can be made into objects, films, or filaments.
  • plurality—the state of being plural and/or more than one.
  • portion—a part of a whole.
  • predetermined—established in advance.
  • project—to calculate, estimate, or predict.
  • provide—to furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.
  • receive—to get as a signal, take, acquire, and/or obtain.
  • receptacle—a cavity defined by an object.
  • releasably—coupled so as to be substantially nondestructibly removable.
  • repeatedly—again and again; repetitively.
  • request—to express a desire for and/or ask for.
  • set—a related plurality.
  • shoulder—an upper joint of an arm of a human and a part of a body of the human between this upper joint and a neck of the human.
  • single—one.
  • snap—to open, close, and/or fit together with a click.
  • store—to place, hold, and/or retain.
  • strap—a flexible strip of material.
  • substantially—to a great extent or degree.
  • support—to bear the weight of, especially from below.
  • surface—the outer boundary of an object or a material layer.
  • system—a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.
  • together—brought in a manner so as to engage.
  • top—an uppermost portion of something when oriented in an installed position.
  • transmit—to send, provide, furnish, and/or supply.
  • via—by way of and/or utilizing.
  • zipper—a fastener comprising two rows of teeth on strips of material and a sliding piece that closes an opening by drawing the two rows teeth together.

Note

Still other substantially and specifically practical and useful embodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detailed description and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additional embodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the scope of this application.

Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as via explicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim, whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claiming priority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:

• • there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or element, any particular sequence of activities, or any particular interrelationship of elements;
  • no characteristic, function, activity, or element is “essential”;
  • any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated;
  • any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in multiple jurisdictions; and
  • any activity or element can be specifically excluded, the sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of elements can vary.

Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includes all values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of 1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, such as for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includes all subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14, 1.93 to 9, etc.

When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, that drawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. No claim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC 112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.

Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, United States patent application, book, article, etc.) that has been incorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such information and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claim herein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting information in such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, other than the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by any patent that issues based on this application is defined only by the claims of that patent.