Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Convertible or combined
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-05
2001-11-13
Vidovich, Gregory M. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Convertible or combined
C224S627000, C224S576000, C002S094000, C190S001000, C190S026000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06315178
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a carrying bag commonly known as a rucksack, knapsack or back-pack.
With the use of known rucksacks it is common practice to store rainwear in a pocket or pouch of the rucksack. In the event of rain, the rucksack will be removed, a raincoat taken out and put on, and the rucksack placed over the raincoat thus exposing the rucksack to the weather with consequential soaking of the contents of the rucksack.
Should a cape be worn it may cover both the hiker and the rucksack. However, this is not only unsightly but movement by the user whilst walking is restricted.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an aim of the invention to provide a rucksack which has readily deployable waterproof protection for covering the rucksack.
A further aim of the invention is to provide a combination rucksack and raincoat.
According to the invention, there is provided a rucksack having a flap provided at one wall of the body portion of the rucksack, characterised in that the flap is provided with a waterproof skirt attached to the inside surface of the flap, said skirt being housed on the inside of the flap when not in use and being deployable over the main body portion of the rucksack when in use.
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Louis Colbert Company Limited
Rabin & Berdo P.C.
Vidovich Gregory M.
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