US2022071392A1PendingUtilityA1

Backpack/bookbag convertible into a single leg supported workstation/ desk

Assignee: HANKS TRAVISPriority: Sep 10, 2020Filed: Sep 10, 2021Published: Mar 10, 2022
Est. expirySep 10, 2040(~14.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Travis Hanks
A45C 11/003A47B 3/10A47B 9/00A47B 21/04A47B 2021/066A47B 13/16A45C 2013/025A45C 9/00A45C 13/02A45C 11/00A45C 13/001A47B 2013/024A47B 21/06A45C 13/262A45F 3/04A47B 13/023A45C 13/103A47B 9/20A45C 2009/002A47B 21/02A45F 4/02A47B 85/06A45C 2013/267A45C 2200/20A45C 15/00A45C 3/02
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Abstract

A convertible Backpack/bookbag, which has a first operative orientation in which it functions as a Backpack/bookbag, and a second operative orientation in which it functions as a SINGLE leg supported workstation/desk. The singular telescopic support structure is housed within the Base Portion of the Backpack/bookbag. In a converted workstation/desk operative orientation, the single telescopic leg support structures are in an extended mode perpendicularly away from the Backpack/bookbag to support the Backpack/bookbag on surfaces like a floor or other base surface. The telescopic leg has wheels on its base, a locking mechanism to lock the leg at a desired height, and the ability to extend to over three feet in height. The Backpack/bookbag having two UBS charging ports, a rechargeable battery, a cup holder, a phone holder, Bluetooth speakers, a chair, a voice-activated digital assistant application, an extendable and retractable desktop, detachable shoulder straps, a detachable Front and Base portion.

Claims

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         1 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk comprises:
 a SINGLE telescoping—Leg supports; and   the single telescoping leg being attached to the Base Portion of the backpack/bookbag;   the single telescopic leg that is extendable and retractable.   the single telescopic leg is located on the REAR FACE of the backpack/bookbag.   the single telescopic leg converts the backpack/bookbag into a desk;   The single telescopic leg advances the backpack/bookbag. It is more convenient, easier to open, close, use and quicker to convert to a desk than a conventional desk comprising two or more legs. More commonly having four-leg support.   a telescopic leg oval in shape. and   Other shapes of the telescopic leg can be, BUT NOT LIMITED to being, square, triangle, circular, and rectangle. And   The single telescopic leg support advances conventional convertible Backpack/bookbags as it's more convenient, easier to open, close, use and quicker to convert to a workstation than a conventional workstation comprising two or more legs, more commonly having four-leg support.   
     
     
         2 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 1 , comprises:
 a BASE PORTION that is convertible into a work desk.   a SINGLE telescopic Leg—leg support;   an extendable and retractable telescopic leg.   a telescopic Leg having one or more wheels on the bottom/base of the leg.   a telescopic Leg having Bluetooth speakers.   a portable chair.   wheels on the bottom/base of the telescopic leg.   housing unit for the telescopic leg.   the sliding mechanism of left sidewall and right side wall to create a larger workstation/desk surface.   a Tablet Computer.   a voice-activated, digital assistant application.   a rechargeable battery.   A chair is sewn into the lower part of the Base Portion of the backpack/bookbag via a 360-degree zipper.   a phone holder.   two USB charging ports.   made of various materials including but not limited to nylon, cotton, polyester, PVC, reinforced, waterproof textile material, Gore-Tex, Flux Leather, and Genuine leather.   a single telescopic attached to the Base Portion of the backpack/bookbag.   a single telescopic located in the Rear Face of the backpack/bookbag.   a power source to recharge the battery.   a knob to extend and retract telescopic leg.   a telescopic leg shaped but not limited to only being shaped oval.   a cup holder.   The telescopic leg being configured reaches heights over three feet tall.   a single telescopic leg with a locking mechanism can lock the telescopic leg at heights over 3 feet.   a detachable shoulder strap.   the first pair of extendable and retractable desktop sidewalls and a second pair of extendable and retractable desktop sidewalls being hingedly connected to the Backpack/Bookbag body,   a FRONT PORTION and a BASE PORTION that can be removably detached from each other so wherein the BASE PORTION is configured to be transformed into the work desk when the base portion is at least partially detached from the FRONT PORTION.   a BASE PORTION comprising an extendable and retractable telescopic leg mounted on a REAR FACE of the BASE PORTION.   a BASE PORTION comprises a left sidewall and a right sidewall, wherein the left sidewall and the right sidewall being oppositely positioned and slidably attached in the BASE PORTION, and wherein the left sidewall and the right sidewall are configured to extend out in an orientation in parallel to the REAR FACE of the BASE PORTION to form a larger portion of a desktop surface of the work desk.   the Backpack/Bookbag comprises storage compartments;   a workstation/desk surface being connected to the BASE PORTION;   
     
     
         3 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 1 , comprises:
 A telescopic leg having one or more Bluetooth speakers built into it;   the telescopic leg has one or more Bluetooth speakers attached to its top portion, and the Bluetooth speaker being attached to the top part of the telescopic leg protects it from bad weather when the telescopic leg is retracted up;   the Bluetooth speaker is designed to connect with the user's cell phone to play music or engage in a phone conversation through the Bluetooth speakers. And   wherein said includes at least a pair of Bluetooth speakers mounted on the top portion of a telescopic leg. In said separated operative orientation, a user can listen to music and have hands-free phone calls.   
     
     
         4 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 1 , comprises:
 a telescopic leg with one or more retractable wheels.   The wheel is located on the bottom (base) of the leg for easy transportation when used as a workstation. And   the retractable wheels are connected to the telescopic Leg AND NOT on the bag itself, as most conventional bags wheels are attached to the bottom of the Backpack/bookbag. And   wherein said includes at least a pair of wheels that are retractably mounted on the bottom/base portion of a telescopic leg such that, in said separated operative orientation, a user can easily transport the workstation on a floor surface to not have to pick it up and carry it, and wherein said includes at least a pair of telescopic leg having wheels mounted its bottom (base portion) and adapted for rolling the Backpack/bookbag on a floor surface easy transportation when used as a workstation. The wheels on the telescopic leg are retractable, whereas the user only needs to push the wheels into its housing unit to release them out. When done, the user snaps the wheels back into its housing unit   
     
     
         5 . A Backpack/bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 1 , comprises:
 a knob.   a knob configured to lock and unlock the extendable and retractable telescopic leg into its housing unit.   When unlocked, it allows the extendable and retractable telescopic leg to be lowered to the user's desired height. And   The locking knob is also used to extend and retract the telescopic leg into its housing unit. The user simply turns the knob clockwise to unlock and extend the telescopic leg from its housing unit and turns the knob counter-clockwise to retract and lock the telescopic leg into its housing unit.   the locking knob is located on the bottom (base) portion of the telescopic leg.   
     
     
         6 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 1 , comprises:
 the extendable and retractable telescopic leg comprises a locking mechanism configured to lock the extendable and retractable telescopic leg to various heights that fits the user's desired height.   The locking mechanism allows the telescopic leg to lock and hold steady from 6 inches to maximum height of the telescopic leg, which can be over 3 feet in height.   and   wherein said includes at least a locking mechanism to keep the telescopic leg locked at the user's desired height and prevent the legs' unintentional retraction.   
     
     
         7 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 a chair.   The folding chair is housed in the base portion of the Backpack/bookbag.   The folding chair, once removed from the Base Portion of the Backpack/bookbag, can fold out and be used for sitting by the user. And   In some embodiment of the disclosed technology, the chair is sewn into the lower part of the Base Portion of the Backpack/bookbag via a 360-degree zipper.   
     
     
         8 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 a Tablet Computer.   The tablet computer, attached to the inner portion of the Front Portion of the backpack/bookbag, can be used like a conventional tablet computer and/or Apple iPod for the user's computer needs.   The tablet computer has a touchscreen, and   The tablet computer is Bluetooth.   
     
     
         9 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 a detachable shoulder strap.   The bottom part of the shoulder straps can be detached from the rest of the shoulder strap to separate the bottom part of the shoulder strap from the backpack/bookbag. And   the Backpack/bookbag, when used as a desk, the shoulder straps may interfere with the desk portion being fully utilized by the user, whereas the user can detach the shoulder straps for full usage of the desk.   the base portion further comprises one or more detachable shoulder straps to not interfere with the Base Portion of the backpack/bookbag when used as a desk. And   The shoulder straps located on the REAR FACE of the backpack/bookbag are used to carry the backpack/bookbag on the user's shoulder as the backpack/bookbag rests on the user's back.   
     
     
         10 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 an extendable and retractable desktop surface.   the first pair of extendable and retractable desktop sidewalls and a second pair of extendable and retractable desktop sidewalls being hingedly connected to the Backpack/Bookbag body used to create a larger desktop surface.   the desktop surface is configured to expand via the left and right sidewalls to create a larger desktop surface.   at least one extendable desk surface comprises a first hinged desk surface and a second hinged desk surface;   the first hinged desk surface being adjacently and hingedly connected to the desk base; the second hinged desk surface being adjacently and hingedly connected to the desk base; and   the first hinged desk surface being oppositely positioned to the second hinged desk surface about the desk base.   at least one extendable desk surface comprises a first sliding desk surface and a second sliding desk surface;   the first sliding desk surface being adjacently and slidably connected to the desk base; the second sliding desk surface being adjacently and slidably connected to the desk base; and   the first sliding work surface being oppositely positioned to the second sliding desk surface about the desk base, and   the base portion is configured to provide a smaller desktop surface when the left sidewall and the right sidewall are retracted.   at least one extendable work surface comprises a first hinged work surface, a second hinged work surface, a first sliding work surface, and a second sliding work surface; and   the first sliding work surface and the second sliding work surface being positioned between the first hinged work surface and the second hinged work surface. And   a sliding mechanism for the right side wall and the left side wall located on the left and right side of the backpack/bookbag, respectively, which may be used, when deployed, to support the extension of the workstation top surface into a larger workstation top surface respectively thereby enabling the user to use the workstation top surface more conveniently and comfortably.   The user needs to slide the left sidewall and the right sidewall out in opposite directions to extend the workstation top surface. The left sidewall and right sidewall are all flushes with one another when the backpack/bookbag workstation top surface is extended.   
     
     
         11 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 a rechargeable battery;   at least one mobile device power adapter;   the rechargeable battery is detachable from the backpack/bookbag.   the rechargeable battery being enclosed within the electrical housing;   at least one mobile device power adapter being mounted into the electrical housing;   at least one mobile device power adapter being electrically coupled to the rechargeable battery. and   The battery, when fully charged, will power the two USB ports.   
     
     
         12 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 11 , comprises:
 Two USB charging ports,   the Front portion further comprises a Charging station. The charging station, when fully charged, will power the two USB ports.   the Two USB charging ports being mounted within the electrical housing, and   the Two USB charging ports being electrically coupled with the rechargeable battery.   
     
     
         13 . A backpack/bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 a housing unit for the telescopic leg.   the extendable and retractable leg is configured to be entirely housed in the housing unit when   the extendable and retractable leg is retracted. The housing unit is located in the base portion of the backpack/bookbag.   
     
     
         14 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 1 , comprises:
 A single telescopic leg having the ability to extend out to a height over 3 feet.   The single telescopic (extendable and retractable) leg reaching heights over 3 feet for taller users and users standing up to complete their assignments on the work desk.   
     
     
         15 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 the base portion is configured to be completely detached from the front portion, whereas when separated from the Front Portion, the Base Portion can convert into a work desk.   the front portion is removably attached from the base portion through a completely detachable 360-degree zipper. And   a FRONT PORTION and a BASE PORTION that can be removably detached from   each other so wherein the BASE PORTION can be configured to be transformed into   a work desk when the base portion is at least partially separated from the FRONT PORTION. and   The desktop is connected to the Base Portion.   
     
     
         16 . The Backpack/bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 a Base Portion that convertible to a workstation/desk.   The backpack/bookbag having a Base Portion located on the Rear Face of the backpack/bookbag that when the telescopic leg is extended out, converts the Base Portion into a workstation/desk.   
     
     
         17 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 A cup holder.   the base portion further comprises a retractable cup holder mounted on one of the external sides of the base portion.   
     
     
         18 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 wheels and a handle with a telescopic arm.   one or more wheels on the bottom of the advanced Backpack/bookbag and a telescopic, adjustable handle and arm on the top part of the advanced Backpack/bookbag for traveling. the extendable handle comprises a first handle portion and a second handle portion;   the first handle portion being slidably engaged with the Backpack/bookbag body; and   the second handle portion being telescopically and hingedly connected with the first handle portion. And   includes at least a pair of wheels on one edge thereof and a handle extending from an opposing edge thereof, such that, in said separated operative orientation, a user can push said first case on said wheels using said handle.   
     
     
         19 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 A phone holder.   the base portion further comprises a phone holder mounted on one of the external sides of the base portion. And   the phone holder simply needs to be extended up, and the user places their phone in the top portion of the phone holder for hands-free talking while completing their assignment.   
     
     
         20 . A Backpack/Bookbag that is convertible into a SINGLE LEG supported workstation/desk, as claimed in  claim 2 , comprises:
 a voice-activated, digital assistant application.   a voice-activated digital assistant application similar to Siri and Alexa where users can ask questions and receive answers to their inquiries. And   wherein said includes at least a pair voice-activated digital assistant in one or more speaker mounted on the top portion of a telescopic leg such that, in said separated operative orientation, a user can ask questions and receive answers to their inquiries.

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