Backpack with expandable area

Abstract

A backpack includes a backpack body comprising first and second panels cooperating to substantially form a first compartment therebetween; an expandable compartment configured for housing an object, the expandable compartment including first and second areas cooperating with each other; the first area being connected to the backpack body, the first area having two end portions, each end portion comprising a protrusion, and the first area having a fold line approximately along its center, the second area comprising three regions configured to cooperate with each other; and a cord capable of cooperating with the second area for facilitating the cooperation of the three regions. The shape of the protrusions of the end portions prevent the visibility of the first area to a user when the compartment is in an unexpanded configuration. When the compartment is in the unexpanded configuration, approximately half of the first area abuts the second area and approximately half of the material of the first area abuts the first panel.

1 . A backpack comprising: 
 a backpack body,    an expandable compartment configurable for housing an object, the expandable compartment including first and second areas cooperating with each other, 
 the first area being coupled to the backpack body, the first area having two end portions, each end portion comprising a protrusion,  
 the second area comprising three regions capable of cooperating with each other, and  
   a cord capable of cooperating with the second area on the backpack body and facilitating the cooperation of the three regions,    wherein, the shape of the protrusions of the end portions substantially reduce the visibility of the first area to a user when the compartment is in an unexpanded configuration.    
   
   
       2 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein the backpack body comprises first and second panels cooperating to substantially form a first compartment therebetween.  
   
   
       3 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein one of the protrusions is in the shape of a “V.” 
   
   
       4 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein one of the protrusions is in the shape of a “C.” 
   
   
       5 . The backpack of  claim 1  further comprising a zipper surrounding a portion of the expandable compartment along the first area wherein operation of the zipper permits expansion of the second area from the first panel of the backpack body.  
   
   
       6 . The backpack of  claim 5  further comprising a member for fastening the backpack body to the first region.  
   
   
       7 . The backpack of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of harnessing features on each of the three regions, each of the plurality of harnessing features being configured to allow the cord to pass therethrough.  
   
   
       8 . The backpack of  claim 1  further comprising an engaging member thereon capable of communicating with the cord to prevent the object placed in the expandable compartment from becoming dislodged.  
   
   
       9 . The backpack of  claim 8  wherein the engaging member comprises a hook.  
   
   
       10 . The backpack of  claim 8  wherein the engaging member comprises a buckle.  
   
   
       11 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein the object includes a motorcycle helmet.  
   
   
       12 . The backpack of  claim 1  wherein the object includes a ball.  
   
   
       13 . The backpack of  claim 2  wherein the expandable compartment when in an expanded configuration is larger than the first compartment.  
   
   
       14 . A backpack comprising: 
 a backpack body,    an expandable compartment configurable for housing an object, the expandable compartment including first and second areas cooperating with each other, 
 the first area being coupled to the backpack body, the first area having a fold line approximately along its center,  
 the second area comprising three regions configured to cooperate with each other, and  
   a cord capable of cooperating with the second area and an engaging member coupled to the backpack body and facilitating the cooperation of the three regions,    wherein, when the expandable compartment is in an unexpanded configuration, approximately half of the first area abuts the second area and approximately half of the material of the first area abuts the first panel.    
   
   
       15 . The backpack of  claim 14  wherein the backpack body comprises first and second panels cooperating to substantially form a first compartment therebetween.  
   
   
       16 . The backpack of  claim 14  further comprising a zipper along a substantial portion of the first area wherein operation of the zipper controls expansion of the second area from the first panel of the backpack body.  
   
   
       17 . The backpack of  claim 16  further comprising a member for fastening the backpack body to the first region.  
   
   
       18 . The backpack of  claim 14  further comprising a plurality of harnessing features on each of the three regions, the plurality of harnessing features each having an opening configured to allow the cord to pass therethrough.  
   
   
       19 . The backpack of  claim 14  further comprising an engaging member configured to communicate with the cord to prevent the object placed in the expandable compartment from becoming dislodged.  
   
   
       20 . The backpack of  claim 19  wherein the engaging member comprises a hook.  
   
   
       21 . The backpack of  claim 19  wherein the engaging member comprises a buckle.  
   
   
       22 . The backpack of  claim 14  wherein the object includes a motorcycle helmet.  
   
   
       23 . The backpack of  claim 14  wherein the object includes a ball.  
   
   
       24 . The backpack of  claim 15  wherein the expandable compartment when in an expanded configuration is larger than the first compartment.  
   
   
       25 . A backpack comprising: 
 a backpack body comprising first and second panels cooperating to substantially form a first compartment therebetween,    an expandable compartment configured for housing an object, the expandable compartment including first and second areas cooperating with each other, 
 the first area being connected to the backpack body, the first area having two end portions, each end portion comprising a protrusion, and the first area having a fold line approximately along its center,  
 the second area comprising three regions configured to cooperate with each other, and  
   a cord capable of cooperating with the second area for facilitating the cooperation of the three regions,    wherein, the shape of the protrusions of the end portions prevent the visibility of the first area to a user when the compartment is in an unexpanded configuration,    wherein, when the compartment is in the unexpanded configuration, approximately half of the first area abuts the second area and approximately half of the material of the first area abuts the first panel.    
   
   
       26 . The backpack of  claim 25  wherein one of the protrusions is in the shape of a “V.” 
   
   
       27 . The backpack of  claim 25  wherein one of the protrusions is in the shape of a “C.” 
   
   
       28 . The backpack of  claim 25  further comprising a zipper surrounding a portion of the expandable compartment along the first area wherein the zipper permits expansion of the second area from the first panel of the backpack body.  
   
   
       29 . The backpack of  claim 28  further comprising a member for fastening the backpack body to the first region.  
   
   
       30 . The backpack of  claim 25  further comprising a plurality of harnessing features on each of the three regions, the plurality of harnessing features each having an opening configured to permit the cord to pass therethrough.  
   
   
       31 . The backpack of  claim 25  further comprising an engaging member thereon capable of communicating with the cord to prevent an object placed in the expandable compartment from becoming dislodged.  
   
   
       32 . The backpack of  claim 31  wherein the engaging member comprises a hook.  
   
   
       33 . The backpack of  claim 31  wherein the engaging member comprises a buckle.  
   
   
       34 . The backpack of  claim 25  wherein the object includes a motorcycle helmet.  
   
   
       35 . The backpack of  claim 25  wherein the object includes a ball.  
   
   
       36 . The backpack of  claim 25  wherein the expandable compartment when in an expanded configuration is larger than the first compartment.