Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-05
2001-01-30
Garbe, Stephen P. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached to special purpose vehicle
C062S457500, C190S107000, C190S111000, C383S002000, C383S110000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06179182
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to the field of sport vehicle luggage bags.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Snowmobile trunk bags are relatively large bags which may be releasably secured to a rearward portion of a snowmobile to provide a large storage volume for carrying items which may be needed during a snowmobile trip, such as clothing, cameras, food, beverages, sporting equipment, etc. Such bags have been very popular for many years.
Although beverages may be stored in a conventional trunk bag along with various other items, many snowmobile enthusiasts would prefer to store their beverages in a more convenient location which is exclusively reserved for beverages so that access to the beverages is unfettered by other items which may have to be moved aside to reach the beverages. Also, many snowmobilers would prefer being able to remove their beverage from storage without having to dismount from the snowmobile and walk around to the back side of the snowmobile where the access panel or door on a conventional trunk bag is typically located.
Another disadvantage with storing beverages loosely in a trunk bag is that the beverages can roll around during operation of the snowmobile. This can cause the beverage containers to collide with and possibly damage other items such as cameras. Also, free movement of a loose beverage container containing a carbonated beverage can cause carbon dioxide to evolve from the liquid beverage and pressurize the air or head space in the can. If such a container is opened immediately after being agitated, the contents will be forcefully ejected from the container by the gas pressure.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention overcomes the problems of known luggage for a sports vehicle by providing a bag having a collapsible beverage compartment. The collapsible beverage compartment provides a convenient storage space designed exclusively for beverages so that access to the beverages is unfettered by other items which may otherwise have to be moved aside to reach the beverages.
In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the collapsible beverage compartment projects upwardly and forwardly from an upwardly and forwardly facing panel surface of the trunk bag so that a snowmobiler can easily reach stored beverages without dismounting from the snowmobile. The beverage compartment is collapsible to make the bag more compact when all of the beverages have been consumed, thus providing a more functional configuration and esthetically appealing appearance when the beverage compartment is not needed.
In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the collapsible beverage compartment includes a compressible foam insert which cushions the beverages against shock and vibration to reduce agitation of carbonated beverages, thereby reducing carbon dioxide evolution and pressurization of the air or head space in the can. The compressible foam insert also facilitates storage of beverages in a neat, organized manner, and provides thermal insulation.
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Garbe Stephen P.
Price Heneveld Cooper DeWitt & Litton
Specialty Sports Limited
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