Multi-Function Backpack-Vest Device

Abstract

A multi-function backpack-vest that allows for size adjustment so that the backpack-vest may be worn by any user, regardless of size. The backpack-vest has various compartments in which users may place items. Some of these compartments are so designed that body-armor, personal floatation materials or insulation material may be placed within them. Also, the backpack-vest features a compartment in which a laptop may be placed and when housed in said compartment the laptop will be supported on a work platform, which is supported by straps on either side of said platform, connecting the platform to the backpack-vest.

1 . A backpack-vest apparatus comprising:
 a front pack assembly;   a rear pack assembly; and   a central attachment assembly; and   at least one shoulder support member, wherein at least one member of said at least one wearable support member is substantially securely attached to said front pack assembly and, wherein at least one member of said at least one wearable support member is substantially securely attached to the said rear pack assembly.   
   
   
       2 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said front pack assembly comprises:
 at least one containment chamber, wherein said at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is a removeably attached to said front pack assembly and, wherein at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is substantially securely attached to said front pack assembly;   at least one backpack-vest fastening means attached to said front pack assembly;   and, wherein said rear pack assembly comprises:   at least one containment chamber, wherein at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is removeably attached to said rear pack assembly and, wherein at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is substantially securely attached to said rear pack assembly;   at least one backpack-vest fastening means attached to said rear pack assembly.   
   
   
       3 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises an item support assembly, wherein said item support assembly comprises:
 at least one lower support member disposed at a substantially forty-five degree angle;   at least one item resting member, wherein said item resting member is disposed at a substantially horizontal angle;   at least one upper support member, wherein every member of said at least one upper support member is attached to said front pack assembly at one end and every member is attached to said item resting member at a second end.   
   
   
       4 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises an infant containing chamber, wherein said infant containing chamber is removeably attached to said front pack assembly. 
   
   
       5 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said rear pack assembly further comprises a removeably attached hood. 
   
   
       6 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said central attachment assembly further comprises at least one removeably attached sleeve. 
   
   
       7 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises at least one removeably attached pressure absorbing member and said rear pack assembly further comprises at least one removeably attached pressure softening member. 
   
   
       8 . A multi-function backpack-vest apparatus comprising:
 a front pack assembly;   a rear pack assembly;   a central attachment assembly; and   at least one wearable support member, wherein every member of said at least one wearable support member is disposed for over the shoulder wearage and, wherein at least one member of said at least one wearable support member is substantially securely fastened to said front pack assembly at one end and, wherein said at least one member of said at least one wearable support member is substantially securely fastened to said front pack assembly at one end is removeably fastened to said front pack assembly at a second end and, wherein at least one member of said substantially securely fastened wearable member is substantially securely attached to said rear pack assembly at one end and, wherein said at least one member of said substantially securely fastened wearable member is removeably fastened to said front pack assembly at one end is removeably fastened to said front pack assembly at a second end.   
   
   
       9 . The multi-function backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said front pack assembly comprises:
 at least one containment chamber, wherein said at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is a removeably attached to said front pack assembly and, wherein at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is substantially securely attached to said front pack assembly;   at least one backpack-vest fastening means, wherein at least one member of said at least one backpack-vest fastening means is removeably attached to a second backpack-vest fastening means at one end and, wherein said at least one member of said at least one backpack-vest fastening means is substantially securely attached to said front pack assembly at a second end;   and, wherein said rear pack assembly comprises:   at least one containment chamber, wherein at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is removeably attached to said rear pack assembly and, wherein at least one member of said at least one containment chamber is substantially securely attached to said rear pack assembly;   at least one backpack-vest fastening means, wherein at least one member of said at least one backpack-vest fastening means is removeably attached to a second backpack-vest fastening means at one end and, wherein said at least one member of said at least one backpack-vest fastening means is substantially securely attached to said rear pack assembly at a second end.   
   
   
       10 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises an item support assembly, wherein said item support assembly comprises:
 at least one lower support member disposed at a substantially forty-five degree angle;   at least one item resting member, wherein said item resting member is disposed at a substantially horizontal angle;   at least one upper support member, wherein every member of said at least one upper support member is attached to said front pack assembly at one end and is attached to said item resting member at a second end.   
   
   
       11 . The multi-function backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises an infant containing chamber, wherein said infant containing chamber is removeably attached to said front pack assembly. 
   
   
       12 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said rear pack assembly further comprises a removeably attached hood and a sealable hood chamber, wherein said removeably attached hood is substantially foldable to fit within said sealable hood chamber. 
   
   
       13 . The multi-function backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein at least of member of said at least one shoulder support members further comprises at least one removeably attached sleeve. 
   
   
       14 . The multi-function backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises at least one removeably attached pressure softening member and said rear pack assembly further comprises at least one removeably attached pressure softening member. 
   
   
       15 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said central attachment assembly further comprises at least one sleeve member, wherein said sleeve member further comprises a attaching-detaching means, wherein said attaching-detaching means is comprised of at least one member selected from the group of zippers, buttons, snap-on buttons, clips, clamps, Velcro, magnets, ties, hooks, and . . . . 
   
   
       16 . The backpack-vest apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises at least one substantially centrally located chamber, wherein said substantially centrally located chamber contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of an impact absorbing and dispersing member, a component storage member and a substantially buoyant member and, wherein said rear pack assembly further comprises at least one substantially centrally located chamber, wherein said substantially centrally located chamber interchangeably contains at least one member selected from the group consisting of an impact absorbing and dispersing member, a compartment storage member and a substantially buoyant member. 
   
   
       17 . A method of transporting at least one member of a plurality of items, wherein said items are capable of being hand carried, wherein said method comprises the steps of:
 wearing a multi-function backpack-vest apparatus, wherein said vest comprises:   a front pack assembly;   a rear pack assembly;   a central attachment assembly;   at least one item containment chamber; and   at least one wearable support member, wherein every member of said at least one wearable support member is designed for over the shoulder wearing and, wherein at least one member of said at least one wearable support member is substantially securely fastened to said front pack assembly at one end and, wherein said at least one member of said at least one wearable support member is substantially securely fastened to said front pack assembly at one end is removeably fastened to said front pack assembly at a second end and, wherein at least one member of said substantially securely fastened wearable member is substantially securely attached to said rear pack assembly at one end and, wherein said at least one member of said substantially securely fastened wearable member is removeably fastened to said front pack assembly at one end is removeably fastened to said front pack assembly at a second end; and   placing said at least one member of a plurality of items into at least one member of said at least one item containment chamber.   
   
   
       18 . The method of transporting at least one member of a plurality of items, wherein said items are capable of being hand carried of  claim 17 , wherein said method further comprises the steps of substantially simultaneously transporting and using a portable computer, wherein said front pack assembly further comprises an item support assembly, wherein said item support assembly comprises:
 at least one lower support member disposed at a substantially forty-five degree angle;   at least one item resting member, wherein said item resting member is disposed at a substantially horizontal angle;   at least one upper support member, wherein every member of said at least one upper support member is attached to said front pack assembly at one end and is attached to said item resting member at a second end, and   wherein said method further comprises the steps of:
 placing a portable computer into said item support assembly; and 
   securing said item support assembly by a securing means, thereby carrying said portable computer inside said item support assembly, and   wherein said method for substantially simultaneously carrying and using a portable computer comprises the steps of:   deploying said item support assembly; and   beginning to use said portable computer.   
   
   
       19 . The method of transporting at least one member of a plurality of items, wherein said items are capable of being hand carried, of  claim 18 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises at least one substantially centrally located front chamber and, wherein said rear pack assembly further comprises at least one substantially centrally located rear chamber and, wherein said method of transporting at least one member of a plurality of items further comprises a method for transporting an impact absorbing and dispersing member, wherein said method for transporting an impact absorbing and dispersing member comprises the steps of:
 placing at least one impact absorbing member within said substantially centrally located front chamber;   securing said at least one impact absorbing member within said substantially centrally located front chamber by a securing means;   placing at least one impact absorbing member within said substantially centrally located rear chamber; and   securing said at least one impact absorbing member within said substantially centrally located rear chamber by a securing means.   
   
   
       20 . The method of transporting at least one member of a plurality of items, wherein said items are capable of being hand carried, of  claim 18 , wherein said front pack assembly further comprises at least one substantially centrally located front chamber and, wherein said rear pack assembly further comprises at least one substantially centrally located rear chamber and, wherein said method of transporting at least one member of a plurality of items further comprises a method for transporting a substantially buoyant member, wherein said method for transporting a substantially buoyant member comprises the steps of:
 placing at least one a substantially buoyant member within said substantially centrally located front chamber;   securing said at least one a substantially buoyant member within said substantially centrally located front chamber by a securing means;   placing at least one a substantially buoyant member within said substantially centrally located rear chamber; and   securing said at least one a substantially buoyant member within said substantially centrally located rear chamber by a securing means.