Small animal backpack

Abstract

A carrying case for a small animal includes an open top case with shoulder straps connected to the back panel of the case for supporting the back panel and auxiliary straps attached to either the back panel or other shoulder straps to support the front panel of the case. The shoulder straps may cross one another in an embodiment designed for placement of the carrying case bag on the front or back side of a person. A single strap is utilized in combination with a belt for the embodiment which is placed upon a hip of a person. In each event, auxiliary straps support the front of the bag and generally triangular wing type elements are provided to facilitate maintaining the bag properly positioned on an individual.

1 . An animal carrying case comprising, in combination: 
 a generally parallelepiped bag having a relatively stiff back wall panel with an upper rim and an arcuate lower rim, said back wall panel curved in horizontal profile to accommodate fitting against a back lumbar position or a front torso position, said bag further including an open top, flexible material front, a left hand end panel, a right hand end panel and a bottom panel to form an enclosure for an animal;    a first right hand and a second left hand shoulder strap, said straps attached respectively to the right hand side and left hand side of the upper rim of the back wall panel, said straps crossing each other and positionable respectively over the left and right shoulder of a person, said right shoulder strap connected to the left hand end panel, and the left hand shoulder strap attached to the right hand end panel;    a belt assembly connected to the left hand and right hand end panels; and    first and second auxiliary support straps connecting respectively the right hand shoulder strap and the left hand shoulder strap to the front panel to prevent collapse and sagging of the enclosure.    
   
   
       2 . The case of  claim 1  further including a left hand wing member and a right hand wing member, each wing member attached to the back panel, said left hand wing member also attached to an end of the right hand shoulder strap, said right hand wing member also attached to an end of the left hand shoulder strap, said belt connecting the wing members whereby the wing members are formed to partially wrap around the torso of a person.  
   
   
       3 . The case of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the straps is adjustable in length.  
   
   
       4 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the belt length is adjustable.  
   
   
       5 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the auxiliary support straps are adjustable in length.  
   
   
       6 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the shoulder straps are adjustable in length.  
   
   
       7 . The case of  claim 1  including an animal leash assembly in the enclosure attachable to the case.  
   
   
       8 . The case of  claim 1  further including at least one auxiliary pouch attached to a panel.  
   
   
       9 . The case of  claim 1  including a case carry handle attached to the case.  
   
   
       10 . The case of  claim 7  including an adjustable animal leash assembly.  
   
   
       11 . The case of  claim 1  including a flexible top cover flap hinged to the back panel.  
   
   
       12 . The case of  claim 11  wherein the auxiliary support straps connect from the left and right shoulder straps respectively to the top cover flap.  
   
   
       13 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the bottom panel is generally stiff.  
   
   
       14 . The case of  claim 2  wherein at least one of the wing members is generally triangular in shape with a base connected to an end panel and an apex connected to a shoulder strap and the belt.  
   
   
       15 . An animal carrying case comprising, in combination: 
 a generally parallelepiped bag having a relatively stiff back wall panel with an upper rim and an arcuate lower rim, said back wall panel curved in horizontal profile to accommodate fitting against a hip position, said bag further including an open top, flexible material front, a left hand end panel, a right hand end panel and a bottom panel to form an enclosure for an animal;    a first shoulder strap, said strap attached to one side of the upper rim of the back wall panel, said strap positionable over the left or right shoulder of a person, said strap also connected to one of said end panels;    a belt assembly connected to the left hand and right hand end panels; and    at least one auxiliary support strap connecting the back wall panel to the front panel to prevent collapse and sagging of the enclosure.    
   
   
       16 . The case of  claim 15  further including a left hand wing member and a right hand wing member, each wing member attached to the back panel, said left hand wing member also attached to the shoulder strap.  
   
   
       17 . The case of  claim 16  wherein at least one of the wing members is generally triangular in shape with a base connected to an end panel and an apex connected to the belt.  
   
   
       18 . An animal carrying case comprising, in combination: 
 a generally parallelepiped bag having a relatively stiff back wall panel with an upper rim and an arcuate lower rim, said back wall panel curved in horizontal profile to accommodate fitting against a hip of a person, said bag further including an open top, flexible material front, a left hand end panel, a right hand end panel and a bottom panel to form an enclosure for an animal;    a left hand wing member and a right hand wing member, each wing member attached to the back panel;    said left hand wing member also attached to an end of the right hand shoulder strap;    a first shoulder strap, said strap attached to the upper rim of the back wall panel and a wing member;    a belt assembly connected to the left hand and right hand wing members; and    first and second auxiliary support straps connecting respectively the back wall panel to the front panel to prevent collapse and sagging of the enclosure.    
   
   
       19 . The case of  claim 18  wherein at least one of the wing members is generally triangular in shape with a base connected to an end panel and an apex connected to a shoulder strap and the belt.  
   
   
       20 . A carrying case comprising, in combination: 
 a generally parallelepiped bag including a back wall panel with an upper rim and a lower rim, said back wall panel generally curved in horizontal cross-section to accommodate fitting against a back lumbar position or a front torso position, said bag further including an open top, flexible material front, a left hand end panel, a right hand end panel and a bottom panel to form an enclosure;    a first right hand and a second left hand shoulder strap, said straps attached respectively to the right hand side and left hand side of the upper rim of the back wall panel, said straps crossing each other, slidable with respect to each other and positionable respectively over the left and right shoulder of a person, said right shoulder strap connected to the left hand end panel, and the left hand shoulder strap attached to the right hand end panel;    a belt assembly connected to the left hand and right hand end panels; and    first and second auxiliary support straps connecting respectively the right hand shoulder strap and the left hand shoulder strap to the front panel to prevent collapse and sagging of the enclosure.