STRAP BAG

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/714,680, filed Oct. 31, 2024, and entitled “Strap Bag,” which is incorporated by reference herein for all purposes.

FIELD

The described embodiments relate generally to storage and travel bags and containers.

BACKGROUND

Bags (e.g., purses, backpacks, etc.) include an internal volume for holding articles and often may include straps for supporting the bag on a user, e.g., as a shoulder strap, cross body strap, or the like. However, existing bags are often limited to a single orientation and aesthetic appearance. As a result, consumers have often had to purchase multiple versions of a bag or different types of bags to change aesthetic appearances, as well as enable different configurations.

Bags having a single strap, such as a cross body strap, have become popular for fashion and because of the versatility of a more compact configuration as compared to backpacks or the like. However, these bags are often limited to a single opening to the internal volume. In examples including multiple openings or pockets, the fixed orientations of the bags requires horizontally spaced openings to separate portions of the internal volume, creating a bulkier and less refined appearance.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a bag. The bag may be reversible.

In one example, a bag is disclosed. The bag includes a bag body defining an internal volume and including a first side including a first opening to the internal volume, and a second side opposing the first side and including a second opening to the internal volume. The bag includes a strap connected to the bag body at two or more positions and comprising a rotational assembly. The bag body or strap are rotatable relative to the other by the rotational assembly.

Optionally, in some examples, the rotational assembly includes a first rotational joint, and a second rotation joint. The strap is rotatable relative to the bag body between the first rotational joint and the second rotation joint.

Optionally, in some examples, the strap further includes a connection feature positioned between the first rotation joint and the second rotation joint.

Optionally, in some examples, the connection feature selectively connects two portions of the strap.

Optionally, in some examples, the connection feature is positioned distal to the first rotation joint and second rotation joint relative to the bag body.

Optionally, in some examples, the first rotation joint and the second rotation joint are rotatable 360 degrees about a longitudinal axis defined along a length of the strap.

Optionally, in some examples, the strap is connected to the bag body at two positions on opposing sides of the bag body and between the first side and the second side.

Optionally, in some examples, the bag body further includes an interior panel within the internal volume and extending from adjacent the first opening to adjacent the second opening, and the interior panel separately defines a first portion of the internal volume and a second portion of the internal volume.

Optionally, in some examples, a first interior lining of the interior panel defining the first portion has a first aesthetic appearance, and a second interior lining of the interior panel defining the second portion has a second aesthetic appearance.

Optionally, in some examples, the first opening and the second opening are each selectively closeable by a closure assembly.

Optionally, in some examples, in a first configuration, the first side is a top of the bag body and the second side is a bottom of the bag body, and the bag body is rotatable relative to the strap by the rotational assembly to define a second configuration where the second side is the top of the bag body and the first side is the bottom of the bag body relative to the first configuration.

Optionally, in some examples, the bag body further includes a first aesthetic feature positioned on a first exterior surface extending between the first side and the second side, and a second aesthetic feature positioned on a second exterior surface opposite the first exterior surface, wherein the second aesthetic feature is oriented in an opposing direction to the first aesthetic feature.

In one example, a bag is disclosed. The bag includes a bag body including a first surface including a first opening, a second surface opposite the first surface and including a second opening, and an internal volume defined at least in part between the first surface and the second surface. The bag includes a strap extending between two sides of the bag body and including a first rotational joint, a second rotational joint, and a selectively releasable connector between two portions of the strap positioned between and distal to the first rotational joint and the second rotational joint relative to the bag body. The bag body is rotatable relative to the strap and to a user between the first rotational joint and the second rotational joint without removing the bag from the user.

Optionally, in some examples, the bag body further includes a divider positioned within the internal volume and extending from adjacent the first opening to adjacent the second opening and defining at least in part a first portion of the internal volume and a second portion of the internal volume.

Optionally, in some examples, the first portion is only accessible by the first opening and the second portion is only accessible by the second opening.

Optionally, in some examples, in a first configuration the first surface is positioned vertically above the second surface, in a second configuration positions of the first surface and the second surface are reversed relative to the first configuration, and the bag body is rotatable relative to the straps to move the bag body between at least the first configuration and the second configuration.

Optionally, in some examples, the first rotational joint is positioned adjacent the bag body, and the second rotational joint is positioned at and/or adjacent an opposite side of the bag body relative to the first rotational joint.

Optionally, in some examples, the bag body further includes a first aesthetic feature positioned on a first exterior surface extending between the first surface and the second surface, and a second aesthetic feature positioned on a second exterior surface opposite the first exterior surface. The second aesthetic feature is oriented in an opposing direction to the first aesthetic feature.

Optionally, in some examples, in a first wearable orientation, the first exterior surface is oriented outwards and the second exterior surface is oriented inwards, in a second wearable orientation, the second exterior surface is oriented outwards and the first exterior surface is oriented inwards, and the bag body is rotatable relative to the straps between at least the first wearable orientation and the second wearable orientation.

In one example, a reversible strap bag is disclosed. The reversible strap bag includes a bag body defining an internal volume and including a first means for accessing the internal volume at a first side, and a second means for accessing the internal volume at a second side opposite the first side. The reversible strap bag includes a strap connected to the bag body at two or more positions and including rotational means, connection means for selectively connecting two or more portions of the strap, and wherein the bag body is rotatable relative to the strap by the rotational means.

Optionally, in some examples, the rotational means include a first rotatable joint, a second rotatable joint, and the connection means are positioned distal to the first rotatable joint and the second rotatable joint relative to the bag body.

Optionally, in some examples, the first means for accessing the internal volume include a first selectively closable opening, and the second means for accessing the internal volume include a second selectively closable opening.

Optionally, in some examples, in a first configuration, the first side defines a top of the bag body, in a second configuration, the first side defines a bottom of the bag body, and the bag body is selectively rotatable between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Optionally, in some examples, the internal volume comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the internal volume is not accessible by the second means for accessing the internal volume, and the second portion of the internal volume is not accessible by the first means for accessing the internal volume.

A number of feature refinements and additional features are applicable in the first aspect and contemplated in light of the present disclosure. These feature refinements and additional features may be used individually or in any combination. As such, each of the following features that will be discussed may be, but are not required to be, used with any other feature combination of the first aspect.

In addition to the exemplary aspects and embodiments described above, further aspects and embodiments will become apparent by reference to the drawings and by study of the following description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of an example bag;

FIG. 2A depicts an elevation view of the bag in a first configuration;

FIG. 2B depicts an opposing elevation view of the bag in the first configuration;

FIG. 3A depicts a cross section of the bag taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2A including a divider in a first position;

FIG. 3B depicts a cross section of the bag taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2A including the divider in a second position;

FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the bag transitioning between the first configuration of FIG. 2A and a second configuration;

FIG. 5A depicts a view of a first portion of the internal volume of the bag; and

FIG. 5B depicts a view of a second portion of the internal volume of the bag.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The description that follows includes sample systems, methods, and apparatuses that embody various elements of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the described disclosure may be practiced in a variety of forms in addition to those described herein.

The following disclosure relates generally to a bag that is reversible or rotatable relative to a user. The bag may be a strap bag. In many embodiments, the bag can be reversed while being worn, allowing a user to quickly and seamlessly change the orientation, configuration, and in many instances the aesthetic appearance of the bag without having to remove the bag. The bag includes a bag body and at least one strap connected to the bag body. In some embodiments, the bag may include a single strap that may be sufficiently long to allow the user to wear the bag around his or her waist or as a crossbody (e.g., diagonally across the torso). The strap couples to opposing ends of the body via a rotational assembly. The rotational assembly (e.g., joints or pivots) allows the user to rotate the bag relative to the strap while being worn. For example, a user can exert a rotational force on the bag and the bag will rotate at the rotational joints to spin 180 degrees or some other desired rotational amount (e.g., 0 to 360 degrees). Once the force is removed, the bag will remain in position due to tension in the strap, allowing a fast and easy repositioning of the bag during use.

Additionally, the bag may include opposing openings on first and second surfaces of the bag. The openings are connected to respective compartments defined within the bag. The first and second surfaces may form the top and bottom of the bag, depending on the rotational position of the bag. By including openings on both surfaces, the user can access a respective opening in different configurations of the bag, e.g., the first opening will be accessible in a first configuration and the second opening will be accessible in a second configuration, such as when the user rotates the bag 180 degrees.

In some examples, the bag body includes aesthetic design features. For example, the surfaces or portions of the bag body configured to be externally facing may include one or more design elements or patterns. In one example, a first side may define a first aesthetic appearance, and a second side may define a second or different aesthetic appearance. The first side may be opposite or otherwise spaced from the second side. In one example, the first side may define the front of the bag in a first configuration. When the bag is transitioned between the first configuration and a second configuration, the second side may define the front of the bag. As a result, the aesthetic of the bag body may be changed by changing the external facing side of the bag. Because the user can easily transition the bag while being worn, the user can quickly update the aesthetic appearance facing outwards away from the user's body by rotating the bag.

Reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which assist in illustrating various features of the present disclosure. The following description is presented for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, the description is not intended to limit the inventive aspects to the forms disclosed herein. Consequently, variations and modifications commensurate with the following teachings, and skill and knowledge of the relevant art, are within the scope of the present inventive aspects.

FIG. 1 depicts an example bag 100. The bag 100 includes a bag body 102 and at least one strap 200. In some examples, the bag 100 includes a single strap 200. In some examples, the bag 100 may be referred to as a strap bag 100. The bag 100 may be configured to be worn around a waist of a user (e.g., a fanny or hip bag), over a shoulder (e.g., a purse or hanging bag), across a toro of the user (e.g., cross-body bag, sling bag), or in a variety of other configurations. The bag 100 may reversible or rotatable between two or more configurations, and in at least some examples, relative to and while worn by the user.

The bag body 102 includes one or more sides or surfaces forming a three-dimensional shape or appearance and an internal volume 130. In some examples, the bag body 102 may include one or more sides, portions, panels, or the like having, or together forming, a rectangular, ovular, triangular, or various other shapes.

With reference to FIG. 1 and additional reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, the bag body 102 may include a first surface 104. The bag body 102 may include a second surface 106. The bag body 102 may include a lateral sides or secondary surfaces, such as a first secondary surface 108 or a second secondary surface 110. The bag body 102 may include a first major or primary surface 114. The bag body 102 may include a second major or primary side or surface 116.

The surfaces of the bag body 102 may be spaced or oriented at opposing sides or orientations relative to the other surfaces. For example, the first surface 104 may be spaced from or opposite the second surface 106. The first primary surface 114 may be a portion of the bag body 102 spaced from or opposing the second primary surface 116. The secondary surfaces 108, 110 may be similarly spaced apart or arranged in an opposing matter. As discussed herein, the surfaces may be spaced apart by or oriented in an opposing manner relative to an interior volume 130 of the bag body 102.

The primary surfaces 114, 116 may be larger surfaces or sides that may face away from or exterior to a user wearing the bag 100. For example, the primary surfaces 114, 116 may selectively be positioned as the front or rear surfaces. In one example, as shown in FIG. 2A, the first primary surface 114 defines a front surface 114 (e.g., is positioned in an outward facing orientation) in a first configuration 301 of the bag 100. In such an example, the second primary surface 116 may define the rear side (e.g., inward facing side) when the bag body 102 is in the first configuration 301.

The first surface 104 and the second surface 106 may extend between the primary surfaces 114, 116. For example, the first configuration 301, the first surface 104 may define the top side of the bag body 102. In such a configuration, the second surface 106 may define the bottom side of the bag body 102. The secondary or lateral surfaces 108, 110 may similarly extend between the primary surfaces 114, and/or between the first surface 104 and the second surface 106. For example, the first secondary surface 108 may define a left side of the bag body 102, and the second secondary surface 110 may define an opposing or right side of the bag body 102.

The directional name associated with the various sides or surfaces are for references purposes only, and it is appreciated that the bag body 102 may have multiple surfaces oriented in a top, right, left, bottom, or other directions. Alternatively, a portion of the bag body 102 may extend over two or more sides of the bag body 102, and as such may at least partially define two or more of the surfaces. Further, as described herein, as the bag body 102 is transitioned between the various configurations, the sides or surfaces may change in orientation relative to an initial configuration (e.g., the first configuration 301).

The surfaces or sides of the bag body 102 may be connected together or integrally formed. For example, the surface of the bag body 102 may be connected by stitching, adhesives, fasteners, or the like. The bag body 102 surfaces or sides may be one or more of fabrics, plastics, leathers, or the like. In some examples, the bag body 102 may have a textured outer surface providing either a pleasing aesthetic or tactile feature. In some examples, the bag body 102 may be made from or include one or more of nylon, velboa, fleece, polyethylene based materials, or the like.

The surfaces of the bag body 102 may define or include one or more aesthetic elements. For example, the surfaces of the bag body 102 may include one or more characters, patterns, art, lettering, textures, coloring, or the like. In some examples, aesthetic elements may be defined at different sides or surfaces of the bag body 102.

In one example, the first primary surface 114 includes a first aesthetic feature 126. The first aesthetic feature 126 may include a character or a coloring of at least the exterior of the bag body 102. In some examples, portions of, or related design elements to, the first aesthetic feature 126 may only be visible at the first primary surface 114 (e.g. FIG. 1), or the design elements may additionally be depicted on adjacent surfaces, such as the first or second surfaces 104, 106 or the secondary surfaces 108, 110 (e.g. FIG. 4). the second primary surface 116 may additionally or alternatively include a second aesthetic feature 128. The first aesthetic features 126 may be similar to or different from the second aesthetic feature 128. In some examples, the first aesthetic feature 126 may have a corresponding, at least in part, appearance to the second aesthetic feature 128 (e.g., a smiley face and a frowny face as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B). For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the first aesthetic feature 126 and the second aesthetic feature 128 may show two similar or same characters, which may have differing characteristics and/or coloring.

The bag body 102 defines an internal volume 130, exemplified in FIGS. 3A and 3B. The internal volume 130 may be defined between the various sides and surfaces of the bag body 102. The internal volume 130 may be accessible through two or more openings defined by the bag body 102. The bag body 102 may define a first opening 120 and a second opening 122 extending to the internal volume 130. The openings 120, 122 may be selectively closed or opened by a closure assembly 124. The closure assembly 124 may be or include one or more of snaps, hook and loop fasteners, zippers, magnetic features, or the like.

The first opening 120 and the second opening 122 may be defined at spaced surfaces of the bag body 102. For example, the first opening 120 and the second opening 122 may be defined at opposing sides or surfaces of the bag body 102. The first opening 120 and the second opening 122 may be spaced by at least a vertical component. In one example, the first opening 120 is defined through or by the first surface 104 and the second opening 122 is defined through or by the second surface 106. In such an example, the first surface 104 and the second surface 106 may be positioned so as to define, and in some examples interchangeably, the top or bottom of the bag body 102. In this manner, the first opening 120 and the second opening 122 may be vertically spaced.

With reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B, the bag body 102 may include a dividing feature 134 positioned within the internal volume 130 to define two or more portions of the internal volume 130. For example, the bag body 102 may include a divider, panel, wall, or lining 134 extending over a width or length of the internal volume 130. In at least one example, the bag body 102 includes a divider 134 extending through the internal volume 130 to define a first volume or portion 140 and a second volume or portion 150 of the internal volume 130. The divider 134 may extend from adjacent the first opening 120 to adjacent the second opening 122. For example, the divider 134 may extend from the interior of or adjacent the first surface 104 (e.g., a top or bottom of the bag body 102) to the interior of or adjacent the second surface 106 (e.g., a top or bottom of the bag body 102). The first volume or portion 140 may be separate from the second volume or portion 150.

The divider 134 may be flexible or movable within the internal volume 130. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the divider 134 may be repositionable to change a total volume of the first volume 140 or the second volume 150 (e.g., respective portions of the internal volume 130). The divider 134 may be moved or flexed such that either the first volume 140 or the second volume 150 may have a total volume between approximately all or none of a total volume of the internal volume 130. The divider 134 may be repositioned based on a preferred opening to the internal volume 130 by a user, such as the first opening 120 or the second opening 122, for accessing or storing articles in the internal volume 130.

With continued reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B, and with additional reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the bag body 102 may include a first surface or lining 142 extending at least partially about the first internal volume 140. The bag body 102 may include a second surface or lining 152 extending at least partially about the second internal volume 150. Either or both of the first lining 142 or the second lining 152 may include aesthetic elements such as a pattern, design, lettering, colors, or the like. For example, the first lining 142 may include a first aesthetic feature or appearance 144. The second lining 152 may include a second aesthetic feature or appearance 154. The first aesthetic elements 144 or the second aesthetic elements 154 may correspond to either of the first aesthetic feature 126 or the second aesthetic feature 128 defined on an external surface of the bag body 102 or may be similar or different.

While a single dividing feature 134 may be referred to, it is understood two or more features together may define the divider 134. For example, the first lining 142 and the second lining 152 may, together or separately, define the divider 134 between the first volume 140 and the second volume 150. In some examples, the divider 134 may be a separate feature to which the linings 142, 144 are attached or in contact. In other examples, differing sides of the divider 134 may define at least a portion of the first lining 142 or the second lining 152.

In some examples, the bag body 102 may optionally define one or more stuffing or filling volumes 160, as exemplified in FIGS. 3A and 3B. The stuffing volume 160 may be a volume of space separate from the internal volume 130, such as by a fabric or similar feature, and defined in part by one or more of the sides or surfaces of the bag body 102. For example, the stuffing volume 160 may be defined between the internal volume 130 and the exterior of the bag body 102. In one example, the stuffing volume 160 may be defined between one or both of the first lining 142 and the first primary surface 114 or the second lining 152 and the second primary surface 116. Stuffing volumes 160 may additionally or alternatively be defined between the interior volume 130 and the first or second surfaces 104, 106, and/or the secondary surfaces 108, 110.

The stuffing volume 160 may be filled with one or more types of stuffings or fills 162. The stuffing 162 may be similar to a type used for stuffing plush toys. For example, the stuffing 162 may be a fill including one or more types of fibers, beads, foams, or the like. The stuffing 162 may be resiliently compressible, at least partially returning to its original shape after compression. In one example, the stuffing 162 may be a polyfill material.

In some examples, the bag body 102 may include or define plush exterior features 170. The plush exterior features 170 may be soft, textured, shaggy, or fluffy exterior. The plush exterior features 170 may extend over all or a portion of the sides and surfaces of the bag body 102. The plush exterior features 170 may be a portion of or define the first or second aesthetic features 126, 128. The plush exterior features 170 may generally be selected for aesthetic or tactically purposes and various patterns, lengths, materials, or textures may be used.

By defining a bag body 102 including the stuffing 162 and the stuffing volume 160, the bag 100 may provide a comforting, aesthetically, or tactically pleasing configuration for a user. For example, a compressible or stuffed body 102 may be comforting to the user. The plush or fluffy exterior 170 may add to, or alternatively provide, a comforting, aesthetically, or tactically pleasing configuration.

The bag 100 includes a strap 200. The strap 200 may be an elongated feature. In some examples, the bag 100 may include two or more straps 200 as described herein. In one example, the bag 100 includes a single strap 200. The strap 200 may be one or more of a fabric strap, belt, string, chain, or the like. For example, the strap 200 may be formed from natural or synthetic fibers, plastics, leathers, metal, or the like. In some examples, the strap 200 may be nylon.

The strap 200 may include two or more selectively connected portions. The portions of the strap 200 may include proximal ends 206 and distal ends 208. The distal ends 208 may be defined at an opposite end from the proximal ends 206. The strap 200 may be connected to the bag body 102. The proximal ends 206 may be connected to or extend from the bag body 102. The proximal ends 206 may be attached to the sides or surfaces of the bag body 102. The strap 200 may have an adjustable length to accommodate various sizes of users, or different style configurations.

The strap 200 may include one or more connecting features 210 to selectively separate and connect the two or more portions of the strap 200. For example, the connecting features 210 may enable a user to remove or put on the bag 100 without adjusting a length of the strap 200. The connecting features 210 may be one or more of snaps, hook and loop fastener, adhesives, buckle, tie-able features, or the like. The connecting features 210 may be connected to or threaded onto portions of the strap 200. The connecting features 210 may be defined or positioned at, or adjacent, the distal ends 206 of the portions of the strap 200. In other examples, the connecting features 210 may be positioned anywhere along the portions of the strap 200. The connecting features 210 may selectively couple or release from the other.

The strap 200 includes a rotational assembly 220. The rotational assembly 220 may be features of the strap 200 to enable relative rotation between two or more components. The rotational assembly 220 may enable rotation or movement of the bag body 102 or the strap 200 relative to the other.

In some examples, the rotational assembly 220 includes two or more joints. For example, the rotational assembly 220 may be defined by a first joint 222 and a second joint 224. The first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may include two or more connected features that are movable relative to each other. The first joint 222 or second joint 224 may be movable or rotatable in one or more directions (e.g., defined with one or more degrees of freedom). In some examples, the first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may be revolute joints, having freedom to rotate about at least one axis.

The first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may define or rotate about a longitudinal axis 310. The longitudinal axis 310 of the first joint 222 may be aligned with the longitudinal axis 310 of the second joint 224. For example, the longitudinal axis may be at least parallel, and in some examples coincident.

The first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may rotate to spin 180 degrees or some other desired rotational amount (e.g., 0 to 360 degrees) about the longitudinal axis 310. In some examples, the first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may rotate freely or continuously about the longitudinal axis 310. In such an example, a body of the user may constrain or limit rotation when the bag 100 is worn. In some examples, the first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may include one or more features, or be arranged, to resist rotation or define increments of rotation for the joints 222, 224 about the longitudinal axis 310. For example, the joints 222, 224 may frictionally resist rotation. The joints 222, 224 may include features such as detents, pins, pads, springs, or the like to additionally or alternatively resist rotation or define rotational stops, such as at 90 degrees, 180 degrees, or the like (e.g., ranges between 0 and 180 degrees, inclusive). In some examples, the first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may additionally rotate about a second axis, or translate in one or more directions.

The first joint 222 and the second joint 224 may be connected to or positioned along the strap 200. In some examples, the first joint 222 or the second joint 224 may be positioned between the proximal ends 206 and distal ends 208 of the strap 200. The first joint 222 and the second joint 224 may be positioned along or attached to portions of the strap 200 on opposing sides of the connecting features 210. Accordingly, the connecting features 210 may be positioned between the first joint 222 and the second joint 224, and distal to the bag body 102 relative to the joints 222, 224. The longitudinal axis 310 may be oriented in the direction (e.g., along the length) of the strap 200, as may exemplified in FIGS. 2A and 2B.

With reference to FIG. 4, the strap 200 is connected to, or extends at least in part, from the bag body 102. The strap 200 may extend between spaced apart or opposing sides of the bag body 102. For example, the proximal ends 206 may be attached at two positions on opposing sides of the bag body 102. In one example, the strap 200 is attached to the bag body at positions between the first primary surface 114 and second primary surface 116. In one example, the proximal ends 206 are positioned at opposing sides of the bag body 102, such as the lateral sides 108, 110. The distal ends 208 may be spaced from the bag body 102.

The features of the rotational assembly 220 may be positioned between the bag body 102 and the connection features 210. The first joint 222 and the second joint 224 may be positioned on opposing sides of the bag body 102. For example, the first joint 222 and the second joint 224 may be positioned between the bag body 102 and the connection features 210. In other examples, one or more pairs of connection features 210 may be positioned proximal to the bag body 102 relative to the first joint 222 or the second joint 224. The strap 200 may be connected to the bag body 102, or the rotational assembly 220 may be positioned, such that the longitudinal axis 310 are aligned relative to the bag body 102. For example, the longitudinal axis 310 may be oriented parallel to the width of the bag. In such an example, the first or second surfaces 104, 106 may be spaced in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis 310.

The bag 100 may have a variety of sizes. For example, the strap 200 may be defined with varying lengths or widths, such as for aesthetic purposes or depending on a preferred size of a user. The bag body 102 may similarly come in varying sizes for aesthetic purposes, a preferred total internal volume 130, or a size of a user. In some examples, the bag body 102 may have a width dimension between 10 and 25 cm, a thickness dimension between 4 and 10 cm, or a height dimension between 4 and 25 cm. In various examples, the bag body 102 may be larger or smaller.

The bag 100 may be worn around the waist of a user, such as a hip or fanny pack. The bag 100 may additionally or alternatively worn over or hanging from a shoulder of a user, similar to or as a purse or handbag, or the bag 100 may be worn across a body of a user (e.g., a cross body bag). The bag 100 may additionally or alternatively worn or attached to various appendages or accessories of a user. Accordingly, the strap 200 may be sufficiently long to allow the user to wear the bag 100 around his or her waist or as a crossbody (e.g., diagonally across the torso), or the like.

During use of the bag 100, the bag body 102 or strap 200 may be rotated or reversible relative to each other, or relative to the user. The bag body 102 or strap 200 may be rotated while worn by a user (e.g., without removing the bag 100).

With reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the bag body 102 may be rotated from a first configuration 301 shown in FIG. 1, to a second configuration 302 shown in progress in FIG. 4. The bag body 102 and/or strap 200 are rotatable or reversible by the rotation assembly 220. By positioning the at least first joint 222 and the second joint 224 on opposing sides of the bag body 102, the bag body 102 may be rotatable, such as in rotation direction 320, between the two or more configurations. The strap 200 may maintain a position or configuration relative to a user while the bag body 102 is rotated in direction 320. In some examples, the strap 200 may be rotated with or separate from the bag body 102 in rotational direction 322. The bag body 102 or strap 200 may rotate about the longitudinal axis 310 of the joints 222, 224, or otherwise constrained to similar movement.

In the first configuration 301, exemplified in FIG. 1, one of the primary surfaces 114, 116 of the bag body 102 may be positioned outwards or visible while worn by the user. For example, the first primary surface 114 may be facing outwardly and define a front of the bag body 102. In such a configuration, as shown in FIG. 2B, the second primary surface 116 may be facing inwardly, rearward, or positioned against the user. In the first configuration 301, the first surface 104 may define a top of the bag body 102 and the second surface 106 may define the bottom of the bag body 102.

FIG. 4 depicts an example second configuration 302. When the bag body 102 is rotated to or towards the second configuration 302, such as by the rotation assembly 220, a second surface or side of the bag body 102 may be positioned outwards or made visible. For example, the second primary surface 116 may be transitioned to an outward facing position, or at the front of the bag body 102, relative to the user.

By rotating the bag body 102, such as by the rotation assembly 220, the at least the two openings 120, 122 may be interchangeably accessible to the user. For example, a user may selectively position one of the first opening 120 or the second opening 122 for access. For example, in the first configuration 301, the first opening 120 may be positioned for access to the first volume 140. In such an example, the first opening 120 may be at least partially above the second opening 122 or the internal volume 130. In the second configuration 302, the second opening 122 may be positioned or transitioning to face upwards or otherwise to enable access to the second portion 150 by the user.

The rotation of the bag body 102 relative to the user positions at least one of the first 120 or second openings 122 at least partially above the internal volumes 130, or portions 140, 150, to prevent articles from falling from the internal volume 130 generally. The opposing opening that is positioned at least partially below the internal volume 130 may then be secured by the closure assembly 124, such as the first volume 140 and the first opening 120 in the second configuration 302, or the second volume 150 and the second opening 122 in the first configuration 301.

When the bag body 102 is rotated and includes a divider 134, the divider 134 may flexibly or adjustably reposition to accommodate the differing orientation of the bag body 102. For example, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first internal volume 140 or the second internal volume 150 may be defined with a larger or smaller proportion of the internal volume 130. The divider 134 may additionally or alternatively flex or otherwise accommodate articles within the first volume 140 or the second internal volume 150. For example, FIG. 3A depicts divider 134 positioned such that the first volume 140 is a larger proportion of the internal volume 130 than the second portion 150, while FIG. 3B depicts the divider 134 positioned such that the second volume 150 defines a larger portion of the internal volume 130. In other examples, the bag body 102 does not include a divider, and the articles may remain accessible in the internal volume by the first opening 120 or the second opening 122 regardless of the configuration of the bag body 102.

The rotation of the bag body 102, may additionally provide aesthetic benefits. As discussed herein, the surfaces of the bag body 102 may include aesthetic features or elements as discussed herein (e.g., the first aesthetic feature 126 and/or the second aesthetic feature 128). By rotating the bag body 102, the displayed aesthetic feature (e.g., an outer facing feature) or general aesthetic appearance of the bag 100 may be selectively changed by the user. For example, the first primary surface 114 may face outward and the first aesthetic feature 126 may be displayed in the first configuration 301. The second aesthetic feature 128 may be displayed in the second configuration 302 (e.g., after rotation from the first configuration 301) with the second primary surface 116 facing outward or externally. In such an example, the user may selectively display a preferred visual appearance of the bag 100 or bag body 102, such as based on an outfit of the user, a preferred aesthetic, or the like.

To accommodate this aesthetic change, the aesthetic features 126, 128 may be oriented in a direction corresponding to the direction of rotation 320. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the aesthetic features 126, 128 may be oriented transverse, and in some examples orthogonal, to the rotational axis 310 of the rotational assembly 220. As shown in FIG. 2B, the non-displayed aesthetic feature 128 may be inverted or in an opposing direction relative to the displayed aesthetic feature 126. By rotating the bag body 102, the non-displayed aesthetic feature may be transitioned to a displayed or outward facing orientation and in a right-side-up configuration.

The interior of the bag body 102 may also change or alternate aesthetic appearances with the rotation of the bag body 102, as exemplified in FIGS. 5A and 5B. As discussed herein, a first lining 142 having a first aesthetic appearance 144 may extend at least partially around the first portion 140 of the internal volume 130, which may be visible to the user when accessing the first opening 120 in the first configuration 301. A second lining 152 having a second aesthetic appearance 154 may extend at least partially around the second portion 150 of the internal volume 130, which may be visible to the user when accessing the second opening 122 in the second configuration 302. Thus, by rotating the bag body 102, the aesthetic qualities of the internal volume 130 may be changed to correspond to a user preference and/or correspond with an aesthetic theme displayed by the bag body 102.

During rotation, the strap 200 may or may not be rotated. For example, the strap 200 may remain in contact with the user to secure the bag 100 to the user. In other examples, the strap 200 may be additionally or separately rotated from the bag body 102, such as in the rotational direction 322. In some examples, the strap 200 may be rotated or adjusted by the rotation assembly 220 to remove folds, twists, creases, or for aesthetic purposes. For example, the strap 200 may include one or more designs, colors, or patterns, which may be selectively changed by rotation 322 of the strap 200.

Other examples and implementations are within the scope and spirit of the disclosure and appended claims. For example, features implementing functions may also be physically located at various positions, including being distributed such that portions of functions are implemented at different physical locations. Also, as used herein, including in the claims, “or” as used in a list of items prefaced by “at least one of” indicates a disjunctive list such that, for example, a list of “at least one of A, B, or C” means A or B or C or AB or AC or BC or ABC (i.e., A and B and C). Further, the term “exemplary” does not mean that the described example is preferred or better than other examples.

The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, uses specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not targeted to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.