Multipurpose backpack and resistance training apparatus

Abstract

The present invention discloses a multipurpose apparatus for performing resistance training and storing objects. The apparatus comprises a backpack body, a harness assembly comprising a support member disposed at the backpack body and a plurality of intermediate straps, and a resistance training assembly. The intermediate straps extend from the support member and exist the backpack body. The resistance training assembly comprises one or more elastic bands and one or more grip members for gripping by a user. Each band comprises a first end and a second end. The first end of the elastic band is detachably connected to at least one intermediate strap and the second end of the elastic band is detachably connected to at least one grip member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multipurpose apparatus for performing resistance training and storing objects, comprising:
 a backpack body comprising a front panel, a rear panel and a plurality of side panels extending between the front panel and the rear panel to define a compartment, and one or more apertures formed at the panels of the backpack body;   a harness assembly comprising a support member disposed at the backpack body and a plurality of intermediate straps, wherein each intermediate strap comprises a first end and a second end, the second end is attached to the support member and the first end of the intermediate strap exists the backpack body via at least one aperture, and   a resistance training assembly comprising one or more elastic bands and one or more grip members for gripping by a user, wherein each band comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the elastic band is detachably connected to at least one intermediate strap and the second end of the elastic band is detachably connected to at least one grip member.   
     
     
         2 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the harness assembly further comprises at least two shoulder straps, wherein each shoulder strap detachably fastens to the first end of two intermediate straps at a same side of the side panel to define at least two continuous loops of shoulder straps. 
     
     
         3 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the backpack body comprises an opening to access the compartment. 
     
     
         4 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the backpack body further comprises a zipper fastener to open and close the opening of the compartment. 
     
     
         5 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the apertures are formed at a four corners of the backpack body. 
     
     
         6 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each end of the elastic band comprises a clipping device and first end of the intermediate strap and the grip member comprises a ring member, wherein the clipping device at one end of the elastic band detachably locks with the ring member of the intermediate strap and another end of the elastic band detachably locks with the ring member of the grip member. 
     
     
         7 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the grip member comprises at least one hand grip member and at least one foot grip member. 
     
     
         8 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the grip member defines a relatively flat continuous loop made of a flexible strap. 
     
     
         9 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support member defines a continuous loop made of rigid material. 
     
     
         10 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the support member has a ring shape. 
     
     
         11 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprises a chest strap adapted to extend across the shoulder straps. 
     
     
         12 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the chest strap comprises a buckle fastener to fasten and unfasten the shoulder straps. 
     
     
         13 . The multipurpose apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprises a pouch to store chest straps, shoulder straps and elastic bands.