US20190110565A1

US20190110565A1 - Rain Cover for Backpacks and Related Items

Info

Publication number: US20190110565A1
Application number: US16/161,984
Authority: US
Inventors: Vander Guerhardt Cunha
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-10-16
Filing date: 2018-10-16
Publication date: 2019-04-18

Abstract

The rain cover for backpacks is a waterproof cover to provide protection in rain, snow, etc., to the backpack as well as a user. The rain cover is foldable and can be securely stored in a pouch or pocket of the backpack. The user can easily deploy the rain cover onto the backpack whenever desired. The rain cover includes openings and fasteners on the back where the backpack straps can be pulled out to allow normal carrying of the backpack on the user's shoulders. The rain cover comprises at least one attachment that can be a hood or body cover with a hood. The at least one attachment is detachably attached to the rain cover to provide protection of the user's head and/or entire body at the same time as protecting the backpack.

Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/572,993 filed on Oct. 16, 2017.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to rain covers for backpacks. More specifically, the present invention relates to a rain cover for a backpack for not only protecting the backpack from rain, snow, etc., but also providing a hood and/or a body cover with hood for a user who is carrying the backpack to protect the user's head and/or body.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Backpacks are widely used items which are indispensable for many users. From students to athletes and professionals, backpacks are used every day to alleviate with the transportation of items necessary to the user. In general, a backpack comprises an outer body enclosing a storage space where items can be placed. A number of pockets are further provided around the outer surfaces of the backpack to allow a user to store smaller items which can be easily reached. The backpack further comprises a number of straps to allow the user to wear the backpack on their back or hang it from the shoulder. While most backpacks do a great job at protecting stored items from the environment, it is a common issue for users to get their backpacks wet when it rains or snows. Most backpacks are made of materials that are not waterproof, which leaves the stored items in danger of getting wet in case of rain or snow. A common solution for this problem is to cover the backpack with the user's coat, jacket, or rain gear. However, most of these garments are not big enough to cover both the user and the backpack. In addition, most users do not always carry such devices with them and covering the backpack with these devices prohibits the user from easily reaching into the backpack to retrieve stored items. Another solution to this problem is to make the backpacks from waterproof materials. Unfortunately, this solution is hard to implement due to the various openings and connection points of the backpack which still leave some areas of the backpack vulnerable. Thus, a rain cover for backpacks or similar devices which is stored in the backpack and allows the user to easily and quickly deploy the rain cover to protect the entire body of the backpack while leaving the straps out is beneficial and necessary.
An objective of the present invention is to provide a rain cover for backpacks, which is stored in the backpack and can be easily deployed. Having the rain cover for backpacks always accessible as well as allowing the user to easily deploy the rain cover is beneficial to the user. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a rain cover for backpacks, which fully covers the body of the backpack and leaves the straps out so the user can still normally wear the backpack. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a rain cover for backpacks which allows the user to easily retrieve stored items inside the backpack without having to remove the rain cover from the backpack. Another objective of the present invention is to provide a rain cover for backpacks which further provides a rain hood and/or a body cover with hood, so that the user's head and/or body can also be protected from the rain or snow. Additional advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the detailed description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Additional advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the detailed description section of the present invention. Further benefits and advantages of the embodiments of the invention will become apparent from consideration of the following detailed description given with reference to the accompanying drawings, which specify and show preferred embodiments of the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a rain cover for backpacks also known as Bag2bags. The rain cover for backpacks has the same shape as the backpack so that the rain cover fully protects the backpack. The rain cover provides a convenient fastener to allow the user to open the rain cover like a vest. Further, the rain cover is made with two layers of vinyl or nylon or a combination of both and additional materials to provide extra protection from the weather. The rain cover provides openings on the back to allow the straps of the backpack to be left out so that the user can still wear the backpack normally. The rain cover fully encloses the backpack and can be easily deployed and removed. The rain cover further provides reflective surfaces so that the rain cover can be easily seen at night in traffic areas. The rain cover is easy to carry and can be folded and stored inside a pouch or pocket of the backpack. The rain cover is 100% waterproof and offers protection against rain, snow, or any other weather condition. The rain cover further provides a hood or a body cove with hood, which is folded and stored in a closed pocket of the backpack when not in use, to protect the head and/or the entire body of the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the present invention showing the rain cover for backpacks fully deployed over a backpack and having a hood to protect a user's head.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the present invention showing the rain cover for backpacks deployed and front opened.

FIG. 3 is a back perspective view of the present invention showing the rain cover for backpacks fully deployed over a backpack and having a hood to protect a user's head. The straps of the backpack are left out of the rain cover to allow the user to normally carry the backpack while protecting the backpack and the head of the user with the hood attached to the top of the rain cover.

FIG. 4 is a back view of the present invention showing the rain cover for backpacks fully deployed over a backpack and having a hood to protect a user's head. The straps of the backpack are left out of the rain cover to allow the user to normally carry the backpack.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the present invention showing the rain cover for backpacks fully deployed over a backpack and the at least one attachment being stored inside the pocket on the top of the rain cover.

FIG. 6 is a back perspective view of the present invention showing the rain cover for backpacks showing the straps of the backpack being left inside the rain cover and the at least one attachment being stored inside the pocket on the top of the rain cover.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a rain cover for backpacks also known as Bag2Bags. The rain cover for backpacks is a rain cover which can always be carried in a pouch or pocket of a backpack. When the user needs the rain cover the user can easily and quickly deploy and secure the rain cover to the backpack. The backpack may comprise different styles and configurations including, but not limited to, bookbag, kitbag, knapsack, rucksack, etc. Further, the user can use the rain cover to protect the head and/or body of the user at the same time as protecting the backpack.
As can be seen in FIG. 1, in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rain cover for backpacks comprises a body 10 and at least one attachment 20. The body 10 of the rain cover can be folded and stored inside the backpack, and used to conveniently and efficiently deploy over the entire body of the backpack for protection. The at least one attachment 20 is connected to the body 10 and includes various embodiments that can provide protection for the head, and/or body or the user. The at least one attachment 20 can be easily folded and inserted into the body 10 of the rain cover for secure storage and transportation.
As can be seen in FIGS. 2-4, and 6, the body 10 of the rain cover comprises a front 11, a back 12, a top 13, a bottom 14, a first side 15, and a second side 16. The back 12 of the body 10 of the rain cover comprises a first opening 121 and a second opening 122. Each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122 is terminally and sealably positioned on the back 12 of the body 10 of the rain cover. Additionally, each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122 is longitudinally oriented on the back 12 of the body 10, laterally symmetric on the body 10. As seen in FIGS. 2-4, each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122 comprises a first edge 123, a second edge 124, a fastener 125, and a cover 126. The first edge 123 is terminally positioned on the cover 126 of each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122. The second edge 124 is terminally positioned on each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122. The fastener 125 is terminally positioned at the first edge 123 and second edge 124 of each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122. When deploying the rain cover onto the backpack, the user can disengage the fastener 125 to open each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122. The user can flip the cover 126 and pull out each corresponding strap of the backpack through each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122. Then the user can place the cover 126 under each strap, align the first edge 123 with the second edge 124, engage the fastener 125 to close each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122. The fastener 125 may include, but is not limited to, a zipper, or a hook and loop fastener, or a similar fastener which is waterproof and can be easily opened and closed. The fastener 125 and the cover 126 of each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122 allow the user to efficiently deploy the rain cover to the body of the backpack, providing protection to the backpack as well as normal wearing of the backpack onto the user's shoulders. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, each of the first opening 121 and second opening 122 on the back 12 of the body 10 of the rain cover may comprise a different design and configuration.
As can be seen in FIGS. 2-6, the top 13 of the body 10 of the rain cover comprises a main opening 131, a pocket 132, a pocket opening 133, and a plurality of fasteners 134. The main opening 131 is terminally positioned on the top 13 and traverses to the first side 15 and second side 16, terminating adjacent to the bottom 14 of the body 10 of the rain cover. One of the plurality of fasteners 134 is terminally mounted on the main opening 131 and when engaged provides protection of the backpack inside the body 10 of the rain cover. The pocket opening 133 is terminally positioned on the top 13 of the body 10 and oriented parallel to the main opening 131, adjacent the back 12 of the of the body 10 of the rain cover. One of the plurality of fasteners 134 is terminally and exteriorly positioned on the pocket opening 133. The plurality of fasteners 134 may include, but is not limited to, a zipper, or a hook and loop fastener, or a similar fastener which is waterproof and can be easily opened and closed. The pocket opening 133 and the one of the plurality of fasteners 134 provide protection of and access to the content inside the pocket 132. The pocket 132 is terminally and interiorly attached to the top 13 of the body 10 at the pocket opening 133. When the rain cover is deployed onto the backpack, the pocket 132 is positioned within the body 10 of the rain cover.
In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, as seen in FIG. 2, the at least one attachment 20 of the rain cover is interiorly attached to the pocket 132 of the top 13 of the body 10 at the pocket opening 133. The at least one attachment 20 of the rain cover can be pulled out of the pocket 132 to provide protection to the user including the user's head and/or body. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one attachment 20 is a hood to cover the head of the user. The at least one attachment 20 of the rain cover comprises an attachment body 21, an attachment edge 22, and an attachment connector 23. More specifically, the attachment edge 22 is terminally positioned on the attachment body 21. The attachment connector 23 is terminally mounted to the attachment edge 22 of the attachment body 21. The attachment body 21 of at least one attachment 20 attaches to the pocket 132 of the top 13 through the attachment connector 23. The attachment body 21 of the at least one attachment 20 together with the attachment connector 23 allows the user to removably attach the at least one attachment 20 to the body 10 of the rain cover for backpacks. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the at least one attachment 20 is a rain hood which may be permanently attached to and positioned within the pocket 132 of the top 13 of the body 10 or may be detachably attached to the pocket 132 using the at least one attachment connector 23. In another embodiment, the user can remove the at least one attachment 20 from the pocket 132 of the top 13 of the body 10 and deploy the at least one attachment 20 separately to protect the user from weather. The at least one attachment connector 23 may include, but is not limited to, a zipper, or a hook and loop fastener, or a similar fastener which is waterproof and can be easily opened and closed.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one attachment 20 of the rain cover may be a body cover with hood to provide protection of the entire body of the user. In other embodiments of the present invention, the at least one attachment 20 may be any other different attachment which may be removable or permanently attached to the rain cover for backpacks.
The body 10, the pocket 132, of the top 13 of the body 10, and the at least one attachment 20 of the present invention are made of waterproof materials. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, as seen in FIG. 2, the body 10 of the rain cover for backpacks is made from a plurality of layers 17. The plurality of layers 17 preferably comprises two layers of various materials including, but not limited to, vinyl, nylon, or any suitable waterproof materials. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the exterior layer of the plurality of layers 17 is a clear or see through layer and the interior layer of the plurality of layers 17 is a reflective layer with an ornamental design. In alternate embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of layers 17 may comprise a different combination of layers with different material composition. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the body 10 of the rain cover for backpacks comprises a shape matching the shape of the backpack. The rain cover for backpacks can be easily folded and stored inside a pouch or pocket of the backpack and can be easily retrieved and deployed to cover the backpack in a quick and easily manner. The rain cover for backpacks fully encloses the body of the backpack and leaves the straps of the backpack out so the user can wear the backpack normally while providing protection of the backpack.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user comprising:

a body;

at least one attachment;

the body comprising a front, a back, a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side;

the back of the body comprising a first opening and a second opening;

each of the first opening and second opening being terminally and sealably positioned on the back of the body;

each of the first opening and second opening being longitudinally oriented and laterally symmetric on the back of the body;

the top comprising a main opening, a pocket, a pocket opening, and a plurality of fasteners;

the main opening being terminally positioned on the top of the body;

the main opening traversing through the top and terminating adjacent the bottom of each of the first side and second side of the body;

one of the plurality of fasteners being terminally mounted to the main opening;

the pocket opening being terminally positioned on the top and oriented parallel to the main opening, adjacent the back of the body;

one of the plurality of fasteners being terminally and exteriorly mounted on the pocket opening;

the pocket being interiorly attached to the top of the body at the pocket opening; and

the at least one attachment being interiorly attached to the pocket at the pocket opening.

2. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of fasteners of the top is a zipper.

3. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of fasteners of the top is a hook and loop fastener.

4. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as in claim 1 comprising:

each of the first opening and second opening of the back comprising a first edge, a second edge, a fastener, and a cover;

the first edge being terminally positioned on the cover of each of the first opening and second opening;

the second edge being terminally positioned on each of the first opening and second opening; and

the fastener being terminally mounted to the first edge and second edge of each of the first opening and second opening of the back.

5. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fastener is a zipper.

6. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 4, wherein the fastener is a hook and loop fastener.

7. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one attachment is a hood.

8. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one attachment is a body cover with hood.

9. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as in claim 1 comprising:

at least one attachment comprising an attachment body, an attachment edge, and an attachment connector;

the attachment edge being terminally positioned on the attachment body;

the attachment connector being terminally mounted to the attachment edge; and

the attachment body being attached to the pocket of the top of the body at the pocket opening.

10. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 9, wherein the attachment connector is a zipper.

11. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 9, wherein the attachment connector is a hook and loop fastener.

12. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body of the rain cover comprises a plurality of layers.

13. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 12 comprising:

the plurality of layers comprising an exterior waterproof material and an interior reflective material.

14. A rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user comprising:

a body;

at least one attachment;

the back of the body comprising a first opening and a second opening;

the second edge being terminally positioned on each of the first opening and second opening;

the fastener being terminally mounted to the first edge and second edge of each of the first opening and second opening of the back;

the main opening being terminally positioned on the top of the body;

one of the plurality of fasteners being terminally mounted to the main opening;

15. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 14 comprising:

the fastener of each of the first opening and second opening of the back being a zipper; and

each of the plurality of fasteners of the top being a zipper.

16. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 14 comprising:

the fastener of each of the first opening and second opening of the back being a hook and loop fastener; and

each of the plurality of fasteners of the top being a hook and loop fastener.

17. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 14, wherein the at least one attachment is a hood.

18. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 14, wherein the at least one attachment is a body cover with hood.

19. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as in claim 14 comprising:

the attachment edge being terminally positioned on the attachment body;

the attachment connector being terminally mounted to the attachment edge; and

20. The rain cover for protecting a backpack and a user as claimed in claim 14 comprising:

the body of the rain cover comprising a plurality of layers; and