Bag with multiple access points

Abstract

A backpack includes a main storage compartment and possibly a plurality of accessory storage compartments that are accessible by opening any one or more side walls. The side walls are connected by zippers that converge at a centralized access point, such that zones or spaces of the backpack are accessible in a focused manner.

1 . A backpack comprising:
 a main compartment including a top end and a bottom end and defined by a set of walls comprising a top side wall at least partially defining the top end, a bottom side wall at least partially defining the bottom end, a left side wall, a right side wall, and a back wall that connects to each of the top, the bottom, the left, and the right side walls,
 wherein one or more shoulder straps extend along the back wall, and 
 wherein each wall of the set of walls includes a respective portion that converges at a centralized wall junction positioned between the top end and the bottom end when the set of walls are in a closed configuration; 
   a first zipper that connects the top side wall to the left side wall;   a second zipper that connects the top side wall to the right side wall;   a third zipper that connects the bottom side wall to the left side wall;   a fourth zipper that connects the bottom side wall to the right side wall;
 wherein each of the first, the second, the third, and the fourth zipper includes a respective first end that terminates near the back wall and a respective second end that terminates near the centralized wall junction. 
   
     
     
         2 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein at least one wall of the set of walls includes one or more storage compartments positioned on a surface that faces an interior of the main compartment when all of the first, the second, the third, and the fourth zipper are closed. 
     
     
         3 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first zipper and at least a portion of the third zipper are substantially aligned when closed and wherein at least a portion of the second zipper and at least a portion of the fourth zipper are substantially aligned when closed. 
     
     
         4 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the respective portion of at least one wall includes a trapezoidal-shaped portion that meets near the centralized wall junction. 
     
     
         5 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the respective portion of at least one wall includes a substantially triangular-shaped portion with a vertex that meets near the centralized wall junction. 
     
     
         6 . The backpack of  claim 5 , wherein, when all of the first zipper, the second zipper, the third zipper, and the fourth zipper are closed, said first, said second, said third, and said fourth zipper together substantially form an ‘X’ pattern. 
     
     
         7 . The backpack of  claim 6 , wherein opening any two adjacent zippers selected from the first zipper, the second zipper, the third zipper, and the fourth zipper releases one of the top side wall, the bottom side wall, the left side wall, or the right side wall. 
     
     
         8 . The backpack of  claim 7 , wherein when any wall of the set of walls is released, the any wall is positionable in a substantially same geometric plane as the back wall. 
     
     
         9 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more shoulder straps includes a first strap end disposed at the top end of the bag and a second strap end disposed along a respective side of the backpack. 
     
     
         10 . The backpack of  claim 9 , wherein the second strap end is adjustable to modify a size of the shoulder strap. 
     
     
         11 . The backpack of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the respective portion of the top side wall that converges at the centralized wall junction includes an edge of the top side wall,   wherein the respective portion of the bottom side wall that converges at the centralized wall junction includes an edge of the bottom side wall,   wherein the respective portion of the left side wall that converges at the centralized wall junction includes a vertex of a trapezoidal-shaped portion of the left side wall, and   wherein the respective portion of the right side wall that converges at the centralized wall junction includes a vertex of a trapezoidal-shaped portion of the right side wall.   
     
     
         12 . A backpack that includes a back wall configured to be worn adjacent to a user's back and a front wall generally opposing the back wall, the backpack comprising:
 a centralized wall junction positioned in a central region of the front wall;   a top wall coupled to a top portion of the back wall, the top wall including a first wall portion that meets at the centralized wall junction and that forms part of the front wall;   a first side wall releasably coupled to a first edge of the top wall by a first zipper and coupled to a first side portion of the back wall, wherein the first side wall includes a second wall portion that meets at the centralized wall junction and that forms part of the front wall, and wherein the first zipper includes a first end that terminates at the centralized wall junction;   a second side wall releasably coupled to a second edge of the top wall by a second zipper and coupled to a second side portion of the back wall, wherein the second side wall includes a third wall portion that meets at the centralized wall junction and that forms part of the front wall, and wherein the second zipper includes a second end that terminates at the centralized wall junction;   a bottom wall with a third edge releasably coupled to the first side wall by a third zipper and with a fourth edge releasably coupled to the second side wall by a fourth zipper, the bottom wall including a fourth wall portion that meets at the centralized wall junction and that forms part of the front wall, the bottom wall at least partially enclosing a storage zone of the backpack that is accessible by opening the third zipper, the fourth zipper, or both the third zipper and the fourth zipper.   
     
     
         13 . The backpack of  claim 12  further comprising a retention mechanism affixed to the first wall portion of the top wall and to the fourth wall portion of the bottom wall, the retention mechanism releasably connecting the top wall and the bottom wall. 
     
     
         14 . The backpack of  claim 13 , wherein the retention mechanism releasable connects the top wall to the bottom wall near the centralized wall junction. 
     
     
         15 . The backpack of  claim 12 , wherein one or more of the top wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall includes at least one storage pocket. 
     
     
         16 . The backpack of  claim 12  wherein at least one of the one or more storage compartments comprises a releasable fastener for selectively closing the at least one of the one or more storage compartments. 
     
     
         17 . A backpack that includes a top end, a bottom end, a back wall configured to be worn adjacent to a user's back, a storage compartment at least partially defined by the back wall, and at least one shoulder strap with a first end connected near the top end and a second end connected near the bottom end, the backpack comprising:
 a top wall;   a first side wall;   a second side wall;   a bottom wall;   a first zipper connecting the top wall to the first side wall;   a second zipper connecting the first side wall to the bottom wall;   a third zipper connecting the bottom wall to the second side wall;   a fourth zipper connecting the second side wall to the top wall;
 wherein the storage compartment is configured in a closed state when the first zipper, the second zipper, the third zipper, and the fourth zipper are closed; 
 wherein the storage compartment includes a first pocket and a second pocket; 
 wherein the first pocket is accessible when the first zipper and the second zipper are open; 
 wherein the second pocket is accessible when the third zipper and the fourth zipper are open; and 
 wherein the first, the second, the third, and the fourth zipper terminate near a central region generally opposing the back wall and positioned between the top end and the bottom end. 
   
     
     
         18 . The backpack of  claim 17  wherein each of the top wall, first side wall, second side wall, and bottom wall include a substantially triangular-shaped portion. 
     
     
         19 . The backpack of  claim 18  wherein, when all of the first zipper, the second zipper, the third zipper, and the fourth zipper are closed, said first, said second, said third, and said fourth zipper together substantially form an ‘X’ pattern. 
     
     
         20 . The backpack of  claim 19  further comprising a retention mechanism affixed to the top wall and to the bottom wall, the retention mechanism releasably connecting the top wall and the bottom wall.