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Combination backpack and cushion deviceRelated Patent Categories: Package And Article Carriers, Carried By Animate Bearer, Convertible Or Combined, Convertible To A Different Art Device, Backpack Or Component Thereof, Forming Seat Or Component ThereofCombination backpack and cushion device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070084891, Combination backpack and cushion device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to carrying cases and, more particularly, to a backpack having an integrated seat cushion. [0002] Many people find themselves in situations where they must sit for long periods of time on uncomfortable seating. Common situations in this regard include students studying for long periods of time in a library or spectators at sporting events. In both situations, the person typically desires to carry several items with them, such as books, food, or the like, and also desires to be comfortable while sitting. [0003] Various proposals for carrying portable seating, chairs, or cushions, have been made in the prior art. While assumably effective for their intended purpose of providing portable seating, the existing devices lack all of the utilitarian aspects of a backpack. More particularly, the existing devices are merely collapsible seats that would need to be transported in addition to a backpack or other case for books and supplies. Further, the existing cushion devices do not meet the specific needs of a student, including the ability to carry multiple books and to provide a comfortable cushion device while studying in a library. [0004] Therefore, it would be desirable to have a backpack that includes a portable seat cushion for providing comfortable seating and carrying books or supplies. Further, it would be desirable to have fully functional seating comfort while maintaining a fully functional backpack. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] A combination backpack and cushion device according to the present invention includes distinct first and second backpack sections that are attached together. In addition, a cushion member is connected to the first and second backpack sections and is movable between a first configuration sandwiched between the first and second backpack sections and a second configuration in which the first and second backpack sections are further separated by the cushion in an elongate configuration. [0006] In the second configuration, the cushion device includes an elongate cushion element having one or more cushions. Preferably, the cushion device includes an initial cushion and an end cushion, the cushion element providing a cushion for placement on a chair seat and another cushion for placement against a chair backrest. [0007] The initial cushion is flexibly attached to the first backpack section and the end cushion is attached to the second backpack section. In use, therefore, the first backpack section may hang below a chair sear when the initial cushion is situated on the seat and the second backpack section can be draped over a chair back when the end cushion is used as a back rest. While in use, the first and second backpack section may be releasably strapped together behind or below the seat to keep the entire device in place. [0008] Therefore, a general object of this invention is to provide a combination backpack and cushion device that enables a student to carry books and to have a comfortable cushion for sitting on an otherwise uncomfortable chair surface. Another object of this invention is to provide a combination backpack and cushion device, as aforesaid, that includes compartments for carrying books and supplies. [0009] Still another object of this invention is to provide a combination backpack and cushion device, as aforesaid, in which the cushion device includes one or more cushions. [0010] Yet another object of this invention is to provide a combination backpack and cushion device, as aforesaid, which is movable between one configuration in which the cushion device is sandwiched between backpack sections and another configuration in which the backpack sections and cushion members are in an elongate and spread out arrangement. [0011] Other object and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein is set forth by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combination backpack and cushion device according to the present invention in a first configuration; [0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination backpack and cushion device as in FIG. 1 in a second configuration; [0014] FIG. 3a is perspective view of the combination backpack and cushion device as in FIG. 2 positioned on a chair; [0015] FIG. 3b is a perspective view as in FIG. 3a from another angle; FIG. 4 is an isolated perspective view on an enlarged scale of the device as in FIG. 3a; [0016] FIG. 5a is a perspective view of a combination backpack and cushion device according to another embodiment of the invention in an expanded/first configuration; [0017] FIG. 5b is a perspective view of the device as in FIG. 5a in a collapsed/second configuration; and [0018] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a combination backpack and cushion device according to still another embodiment of the present invention. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0019] A combination backpack and cushion device according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 through 6 of the accompanying drawings. More particularly, a combination backpack and cushion device 100 according to the present invention includes distinct first and second backpack sections 110, 120 and an elongate cushion element 130. [0020] The first and second backpack sections 110, 120 respectively include an inner surface 112a, 122a, an outer surface 112b, 122b, a top end 114a, 124a, a bottom end 114b, 124b, and opposed sides 116a, 116b, 126a, 126b. The first backpack section 110 defines a first storage area 118, and the second backpack section 120 defines a second storage area 128. Means 140 for releasably attaching the first and second backpack sections 110, 120 are preferably included, such as clips, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, a zipper, and other fastening mechanisms. 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