Shipping package that converts into a backpack

Abstract

A convertible envelope is adapted to be used as a shipping container and then converted to a carrying bag. The envelope has a foldable bag with an open top, front and back panels and closed side and bottom edges. The bag is intended to be shipped in folded configuration and held therein by releasable securements. The open top is covered by a top flap which has one edge portion removably secured to either the front panel or the back panel and another edge portion which carries adhesive for sealing the envelope. The envelope can have a draw string and grommets for use as a back pack or handles for use as a tote bag.

1 . A convertible envelope adapted to be used as a shipping envelope and then converted to a carrying bag, said envelope comprising:
 a. a foldable bag having front and back panels with side edges and having an open top and a closed bottom portion;   b. a top flap with one edge portion removably secured to one of said front and back panels proximate to said open top and another edge portion carrying an adhesive;   c. a removable shipping label secured to one of said front and back panels;   said foldable bag being folded into an envelope with an open top having said closed bottom portion tucked therein, said bag being held in folded configuration along said side edges by removable securements.   
   
   
       2 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 1  wherein said front and back panels have tubular channels proximate to said open top of said bag for carrying a draw string. 
   
   
       3 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 2  wherein said bag has two bottom corner areas with a grommet positioned in each said corner area. 
   
   
       4 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 1 , wherein a strap handle is secured to each of said front and back panels proximate to said open top. 
   
   
       5 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 1  wherein said top flap is secured to one of said front and back panels by stitching. 
   
   
       6 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 1  wherein said shipping label is secured to one of said front and back panels by stitching. 
   
   
       7 . A convertible envelope adapted to be used as a shipping container and then converted to a carrying bag, said envelope comprising:
 a. a foldable bag having an open top, front and back panels and closed side edges and a closed bottom, said bag being folded into an envelope with an open top having said closed bottom tucked therein, said bag being held folded by releasable securements along sides thereof;   b. a top flap with one edge portion removably stitchedly secured to one of said front and back panels and another edge portion carrying a strip of adhesive tape;   c. a removable shipping label removably stitchedly secured to one of said front and back panels.   
   
   
       8 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 7  wherein said front and back panels have tubular channels proximate to said open top of said bag for carrying a draw string. 
   
   
       9 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 8  wherein said bag has two bottom corner areas with a grommet positioned in each said corner area. 
   
   
       10 . A convertible envelope as in  claim 7 , wherein a strap handle is secured to each of said front and back panels proximate to said open top.