Chair bag

Abstract

A bag is disclosed. The present invention provides an easy and convenient way to transport a folding lawn chair, with or without an umbrella. It is a bag that opens butterfly style, allowing users to place the folded chair on the bag and then to fasten the bag around the chair. This manipulation alleviates the struggle associated with shimmying a folded chair into a standard carrying bag. It also saves a considerable amount of time and frustration. The present invention can include an umbrella holder on the side in case of inclement weather and a shoulder strap for added convenience.

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims: 
     
         1 . A bag comprising:
 a top region having a closure and a bottom edge,   a bottom region having a bottom end, sides, and a top edge;   and   an intermediate region connecting the bottom region and the top region wherein the intermediate region comprises a first edge and a second edge defining an opening that begins at the top edge and extends toward the closure,   
       wherein
 in an open configuration
 the first edge is spaced apart from the second edge, 
 the closure is open or loose, 
 and 
 the top region and intermediate region are substantially flat, 
 
 and 
 in a closed configuration
 the first edge is adjacent to the second edge, 
 the closure is closed or tight, 
 and 
 the top region, the intermediate region, and the bottom region form a sheath that is closed at the bottom end, closed at the closure, and configured to contain a bulky object. 
 
 
     
     
         2 . The bag of  claim 1  wherein in the closed configuration, the intermediate region is cylindrical. 
     
     
         3 . The bag of  claim 2  wherein in the closed configuration, the top region tapers inward from the bottom edge to the closure. 
     
     
         4 . The bag of  claim 3  wherein the closure is a drawstring. 
     
     
         5 . The bag of  claim 4  wherein in the closed configuration, an average diameter of the intermediate region is larger than an average diameter of the bottom region. 
     
     
         6 . The bag of  claim 5  wherein in the closed configuration the average diameter of the intermediate region is larger than a diameter of the bottom edge. 
     
     
         7 . The bag of  claim 4  wherein the bag is 12-48, 18-42, or 24-41 inches long. 
     
     
         8 . The bag of  claim 7  wherein the first edge connects to a first side of a zipper and the second edge connects to a second side of the zipper. 
     
     
         9 . The bag of  claim 8  wherein in the closed configuration, the zipper is closed. 
     
     
         10 . The bag of  claim 9  wherein the zipper extends 18-40 or 20-30 inches down from the closure. 
     
     
         11 . The bag of  claim 7  wherein in the closed configuration, straps bridge across the opening. 
     
     
         12 . The bag of  claim 1  wherein the bottom region has a pouch-like shape. 
     
     
         13 . The bag of  claim 12  wherein the bulky object is a folding chair. 
     
     
         14 . The bag of  claim 13  further comprising a longitudinally oriented pocket. 
     
     
         15 . The bag of  claim 14  wherein the pocket is an umbrella or parasol pocket. 
     
     
         16 . A bag comprising:
 a top region having a drawstring closure and a bottom edge,   a bottom region having a bottom end, sides, and a top edge forming a pouch-like shape;   a cylindrical intermediate region connecting the bottom region and the top region wherein the intermediate region comprises a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge defining an opening that begins at the top edge and extends toward the closure, the first edge connects to a first side of a zipper, the second edge connects to a second side of the zipper, and the zipper extends 20-30 inches down from the closure;   and   a longitudinally oriented umbrella or parasol pouch,   
       wherein
 in an open configuration
 the first edge is spaced apart from the second edge, 
 the closure is open or loose, 
 and 
 the top region and intermediate region are substantially flat, 
 
 and 
 in a closed configuration
 the first edge is zipped to the second edge; 
 the closure is closed or tight; 
 the top region, the intermediate region, and the bottom region form a sheath that is closed at the bottom end, closed at the closure, and configured to contain a bulky object; 
 the top region tapers inward from the bottom edge to the closure; 
 
 and 
 the bag is 24-41 inches long. 
 
     
     
         17 . A bag comprising:
 a top region having a drawstring closure and a bottom edge,   a bottom region having a bottom end, sides, and a top edge forming a pouch-like shape;   a cylindrical intermediate region connecting the bottom region and the top region wherein the intermediate region comprises a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge defining an opening that begins at the top edge and extends toward the closure;   at least one strap removably mounted across the opening; and   a longitudinally oriented umbrella or parasol pouch,   
       wherein
 in an open configuration
 the first edge is spaced apart from the second edge, 
 the closure is open or loose, 
 and 
 the top region and intermediate region are substantially flat, 
 
 in a closed configuration
 the first edge is adjacent the second edge; 
 the closure is closed or tight; 
 the top region, the intermediate region, and the bottom region form a sheath that is closed at the bottom end, closed at the closure, and configured to contain a bulky object; 
 the top region tapers inward from the bottom edge to the closure; 
 
 and
 the bag is 24-41 inches long. 
 
 
     
     
         18 . A method comprising:
 providing the bag of  claim 1 ;   manipulating the bag into an open configuration;   placing a bulky object onto the bag;   closing the bag around the bulky object into the closed configuration;   and   lifting the bag using a carrying strap.   
     
     
         19 . A method comprising:
 providing the bag of  claim 16 ;   unzipping the bag into an open configuration;   placing a bulky object onto the bag;   closing the bag around the bulky object into the closed configuration;   zipping the bag to maintain the closed configuration;   and   lifting the bag using a carrying strap.   
     
     
         20 . A method comprising:
 providing the bag of  claim 17 ;   manipulating the bag into an open configuration;   placing a bulky object onto the bag;   closing the bag around the bulky object into the closed configuration;   manipulating the straps into position to maintain the closed configuration;   and   lifting the bag using a carrying strap.