BAG AND STRAPLESS ATTACHMENT MECHANISM

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 63/556,539, filed Feb. 22, 2024, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of Endeavor

The present invention relates to bags and attachment mechanisms therefore, and more particularly, to a system including a bag and a strapless attachment mechanism for said bag.

Background of Related Art

In today's society, people are constantly in motion and have an ever-increasing number of objects they deem essential and always need with their person. This can be problematic when freedom of movement is needed, and comfort is required, for example during exercise or motion-intensive work. Currently, known systems use straps to secure item carriers to a user. However, these systems either provide limited storage space, such as an arm band that can carry a mobile device or provide more storage at the expense of comfort, as strapped systems cause rubbing and chafing proportional to the load they bear.

As can be seen, there is a need for a system including a bag and a strapless attachment for said bag that can provide increased storage for necessary items and allow for increased comfort.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A first aspects of the present invention provides a strapless device for carrying objects.

The strapless device of the present invention can include a bag having at least a first opening and a second opening; a first closing mechanism, disposed along said first opening; a second closing mechanism disposed along said second opening; a strapless attachment mechanism having a body, at least one interior magnet disposed on the interior of the body at a first end, and at least one exterior magnet disposed on the interior of the body at a second end distal from the first end, wherein at least a portion of the first end is affixed to an interior of the bag proximate to the second opening.

In another aspect of the present invention, the strapless device can include a plurality of loops, such as belt loops, disposed on an exterior surface thereof. The plurality of loops can be disposed proximate to the second closing mechanism, such as a first loop disposed proximate to a first end of second closing mechanism, and a second loop disposed proximate to a second end of the second closing mechanism.

In yet another aspect of the present invention, a method of using the strapless is provided. The method of use can include providing a strapless device, comprising: a bag having at least a first opening and a second opening; a first closing mechanism, disposed along said first opening; a second closing mechanism disposed along said second opening; a strapless attachment mechanism having a body, at least one interior magnet disposed on the interior of the body at a first end, and at least one exterior magnet disposed on the interior of the body at a second end distal from the first end, wherein at least a portion of the first end is affixed to an interior of the bag proximate to the second opening; wrapping the body of the strapless attachment mechanism over an apparel item thereby forming an open loop; and closing the open loop by affixing the at least one exterior magnet to the at least one interior magnet.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the bag and strapless attachment mechanism, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of the bag and strapless attachment mechanism, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the bag and strapless attachment mechanism showing motion of the strapless attachment mechanism, according to aspects of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of an embodiment of the bag and strapless attachment mechanism, according to aspects of the present invention; and

FIG. 5 is a rear view of an embodiment of the bag and strapless attachment mechanism showing motion of the strapless attachment mechanism, according to aspects of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Current systems for efficiently carrying items on a person during exercise, or other movement, require tradeoffs between comfort and capacity. This is due to straps as a primary attachment mechanism. The usage of straps causes rubbing and/or chaffing commensurate with the mass of the items carried. Furthermore, current systems are not designed to be integrated with apparel already in-use because they typically come as a singular unit affixed to a strap. This causes redundancies, as a user who is wearing a belt, is also required to utilize the strap of the bagging system.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a system including a bag and a strapless attachment mechanism, therefore. In a first embodiment of the present invention a user does not sacrifice useful load for comfort as chaffing and rubbing from a strap is eliminated. In a second embodiment of the present invention a system including a bag with belt mounting attachment mechanism is provided. In the second embodiment of the present invention, a bag with loops can be provided for universal attachment to a user's belt, thereby reducing redundancy, and reducing discomfort due to a second strapping system.

Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a bag 10 having a strapless attachment mechanism 12, according to aspects of the present invention. Bag 10 can include a plurality of surfaces such as an exterior surface, and an interior surface, or lining. Bag 10 can have a closing mechanism 18, for example a zipper, which can be for securing items inside of bag 10. In embodiments, closing mechanism 18 can be a zipper, Velcro®, hook and loop fasteners, hook and eyes, buttons, buckles, snap fasters, eyelets, or any other known means by which fabric can be secured. In embodiments, strapless attachment mechanism 12 can have at least a portion thereof at least partially affixed to the interior surface of bag 10. In embodiments, bag 10 can be affixed to an apparel item of a user, such as belt 22, utilizing strapless attachment mechanism 12, described further hereinafter.

FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of bag 10 having strapless attachment mechanism 12, according to aspects of the present invention. In embodiments, strapless attachment mechanism 12 can include at least one pair of exterior magnets 14, and at least one pair of interior magnets 16 affixed thereto, or disposed therein. In embodiments, exterior magnets 14 have opposite polarity as interior magnets 16, such that the magnets can form a magnetic attraction with one another. In embodiments, the portion of strapless attachment mechanism 12 at least partially affixed to the interior surface of bag 10 can include the at least one pair of interior magnets 16. In embodiments, bag 10 can include an attachment mechanism, such as a strap having one or more fasteners, such as a hook and loop fastener, buckle, button, etc., disposed on the interior thereof proximate to the at least one pair of interior magnets. 16. In embodiments, the attachment mechanism can be utilized to secure a device, such as a firearm, phone, flashlight, etc. on the interior of bag 10. The at least one pair of exterior magnets 14 can be disposed on strapless attachment mechanism 12 distal from the at least one pair of interior magnets 16. In embodiments, strapless attachment mechanism 12 can be securely enclose an apparel item of a user, such as belt 22, such that the each of the at least one pair of exterior magnets 14 forms a magnetic attachment to one of the at least one pair of interior magnets 16. In embodiments, bag 10 can be removed from the apparel item, such as belt 22, by breaking the magnetic force between exterior magnets 14 and interior magnets 16, as illustrated in FIG. 3.

FIG. 4 illustrates a rear view of bag 10 having strapless attachment mechanism 12, according to aspects of the present invention. Strapless attachment mechanism 12 can be secured to an interior of bag 10, as illustrated in FIGS. 2-5. In embodiments, strapless attachment mechanism 12 can be secured in a main body of bag 10, or in a separate pocket there from the main body. In embodiments, strapless attachment mechanism 12 can be a fabric material having interior portions configured to accept exterior magnets 14 and interior magnets 16. In embodiments, interior portion of strapless attachment mechanism can have the at least one pair of interior magnets 16 disposed at a first end, and the at least one pair of exterior magnets 14 disposed at a second end, distal from the first end. It is understood that the at least one pair of exterior magnets 14, and the at least one pair of interior magnets 16 can be any known magnet of sufficient strength to support a load. For example, the at least one pair of exterior magnets 14, and the at least one pair of interior magnets 16 can be Neodymium magnets. In embodiments, each magnet can be secured in a separate pocket of strapless attachment mechanism 12, or alternatively can be affixed to strapless attachment mechanism 12 by fasteners, such as screws, buttons, hook and loop fasteners, etc. It is understood that any known mechanism for affixing magnets to fabric is contemplated without departing from the scope of the present invention.

In embodiments, strapless attachment mechanism 12 is accessible through an opening on the exterior surface of bag 10. In embodiments, a second closing mean 20, for example a zipper, which can be for securing strapless attachment mechanism 12 inside of bag 10, and for accessing strapless attachment mechanism 12. In embodiments, closing mechanism 18 can be a zipper, Velcro®, hook and loop fasteners, hook and eyes, buttons, buckles, snap fasters, eyelets, or any other known means by which fabric can be secured. In embodiments, when not in use strapless attachment mechanism 12 can be securable stowed on the interior of bag 10, or in a separate pocket, as illustrated in FIG. 5.

In an alternative embodiment, bag 10 can contain a plurality of loops, such as belt loops disposed on the exterior surface of bag 10. In embodiments, the plurality loops can be disposed on the portion of the exterior surface having the second closing mechanism 20. Additionally, the plurality of loops can include at least two belt loops disposed on opposing sides of closing mechanism 20. In embodiments, a user can place a securing mechanism, such as a belt, through the plurality of loops, which can be then utilized to affix bag 10 to a user.

Referring now to additional aspects of the invention, an interior of bag 10 can include additional features such as pockets, pouches, hook and loop fasteners, Velcro®, netting, webbing, etc. In embodiments, the additional features of the interior of bag 10 can be utilized to secure items on the interior. For example, one or more pockets, pouches, or attachment interfaces configured to store smaller items, easily damaged or lost in the larger compartment, such as headphones, Tracking Tags, etc. In embodiments, one or more fastening mechanism such as hook and loop fasteners, or Velcro, can be disposed in the interior to secure one or more objects to the interior. Additionally, one or more pieces of netting can be disposed on the interior and can be configured to secure one or more items on the interior of bag 10.

Referring now to a method of using bag 10, a user can remove at least a portion of strapless attachment mechanism 12 from an interior, or pocket, of bag 10 by opening closing mechanism 20. The user can the wrap strapless attachment mechanism around a structure, such as an apparel item of the user, such that bag 10 becomes securely attached to said structure. In embodiments, the structure can be a shoulder harnesses, dog leash, waist liner of pants, shorts, a collar of a shirt, dress, etc., or other apparel items of the user. It is understood, bag 10 can be affixed to known structures utilizing the wrapping method described above, or alternative can be magnetically affixed in the case that the structure has ferro-magnetic attributes.

In embodiments, bag 10 and strapless attachment mechanism 12 can be made of any material known in the art. In embodiments, the material of bag 10 and strapless attachment mechanism 12 can include one or more material properties, such as waterproofing, weatherproofing, insulation, reflectivity, bulletproofing, ballistic proofing, puncture resistance, theft and/or tamper resistance, etc. In embodiments, bag 10 can include a tracking device, such as an Radio Frequency ID tag, Apple® AirTag, or other similar wireless tracking devices, installed within bag 10. Additionally, in embodiments bag 10 can have one or more portions of a clasp, such as a female portion, or male portion, disposed on an exterior thereof and configured to receive one or more modular attachments having the corresponding female or male portion affixed thereto. In embodiments, the one or more portions of clasps can be buckle clasps.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.