Protective and non-protective carrying device

Abstract

This new invention combines protection and ease of quick-access for cameras and other fragile items in protective spaces with comfortable carrying of other day/weekend items in non-protective spaces in appropriate carrying devices such as bags, packs, and other configurations.

We claim:  
     
         1 . a carrying device comprising: 
 a) a protective pocket comprising protective material such as foam padding, neoprene, or otherwise protective material or parts thereof;    b) a first opening directly from the exterior of said protective pocket to allow access to the contents;    c) a non-protective pocket comprising lightweight, flexible, or otherwise non-protective material or parts thereof; and    d) a second opening directly from the exterior of said non-protective pocket to allow access to the contents.    
     
     
         2 . the invention in  claim 1  further comprising strapping, cloth, framing or other means of carry or attachment attached to or part of said non-protective pocket.  
     
     
         3 . the invention in  claim 1  with extensible space.  
     
     
         4 . the invention in  claim 1  with at least one additional pocket.  
     
     
         5 . the invention in  claim 1  with a plurality of straps, handles, or other means of carry.  
     
     
         6 . the invention in  claim 1  with a plurality of straps, handles, or other means of attachment.  
     
     
         7 . the invention in  claim 1  with the protective pocket comprising removable or adjustable configurations.  
     
     
         8 . the invention in  claim 1  with pockets contiguous or linked through cloth, stitching, hook and loop, snaps, webbing, or any additional means that may be imagined by one practiced in the art.  
     
     
         9 . the method of directly accessing fragile items while comfortably and conveniently carrying day or weekend items in the same device.  
     
     
         10 . the invention in  claim 1  when being used for storage.  
     
     
         11 . the invention in  claim 1  when either the protective or the non-protective pocket is in use and the other pocket or plurality of pockets is not in use.