MOTORCYCLE BACKPACK SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001]This application claims the full benefit and priority of prior application 63/739,393 filed Dec. 27, 2025, and fully incorporates by reference the contents therein.

BACKGROUND

[0002]The present invention relates generally to motorcycle riding. In certain instances, the use of a backpack while riding a motorcycle can result in the loss of items stored in the backpack. Therefore, improvements are needed.

SUMMARY

[0003]This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described herein in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key factors or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0004]The present invention overcomes deficiencies in the prior art by providing a system and method of using same for storing items in a motorcycle jacket in a secure and safe manner.

[0005]It should be understood that any mention of any type of historical or generic technology herein is not admitted as prior art.

[0006]Therefore it is an object of the present invention to provide a jacket system including an article of clothing having storage features configured to resist wind forces during operation of an open vehicle by an operator, said operator having an upper torso partially defined by an operator back side surface, said back side surface being at least partially rearwardly directed when said operator is operating said vehicle in a forward direction, said jacket system comprising: A) a jacket component, including a rear panel configured to at least partially cover said torso of said operator, including said operator back side surface of said operator, said rear panel including an exterior back panel portion and an interior back panel portion, said exterior back panel portion and said interior back panel portion combining to define a selectively accessible storage cavity therebetween, said selectively accessible cavity being accessible through an opening in said interior back panel portion; and B) a removable storage container which fits within said storage cavity and is configured to be inserted and removed into and out of said storage cavity through said opening in said interior back panel portion, said removable storage container including a selectively accessible inner container cavity capable of storage.

[0007]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage cavity is accessible only when said jacket is moved relative to said torso such that said rear portion of said jacket no longer covers said operator back side surface of said operator.

[0008]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage cavity has a zippered opening, said zippered opening being proximate said operator back side surface when said zippered opening is closed.

[0009]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said removable storage container is capable of storing multiple items.

[0010]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage cavity has a zippered opening, said zippered opening being proximate said operator back side surface when said zippered opening is closed.

[0011]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said removable storage container is capable of storing multiple items.

[0012]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said open vehicle is a motorcycle.

[0013]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage container is of a clamshell construction including two cooperating portions configured to combine to define said inner container cavity of said storage container.

[0014]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage pocket is accessible only when said jacket is moved relative to said torso such that said rear portion of said jacket no longer covers said operator back side surface of said operator.

[0015]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a jacket system including an article of clothing having storage features configured to resist wind forces during operation of an open vehicle by an operator, said operator having an upper torso partially defined by an operator back side surface, said back side surface being at least partially rearwardly directed when said operator is operating said vehicle in a forward direction, said jacket system comprising: A) a jacket component, including a rear panel configured to at least partially cover said torso of said operator, including said operator back side surface of said operator, said rear panel including an exterior back panel portion and an interior back panel portion, said exterior back panel portion and said interior back panel portion combining to define a selectively accessible storage cavity therebetween, said selectively accessible cavity being accessible through an opening in said interior back panel portion, and B) a removable storage container which fits within said storage cavity and is configured to be inserted and removed into and out of said storage cavity through said opening in said interior back panel portion, wherein said exterior back panel of said rear portion of said jacket bulges outwardly and rearwardly to define a simulated back hump shape.

[0016]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage pocket is accessible only when said jacket is moved relative to said torso such that said rear portion of said jacket no longer covers said operator back side surface of said operator.

[0017]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage cavity has a zippered opening, said zippered opening being proximate said operator back side surface when said zippered opening is closed.

[0018]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said removable storage container is capable of storing multiple items.

[0019]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage cavity has a zippered opening, said zippered opening being proximate said operator back side surface when said zippered opening is closed.

[0020]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said removable storage container is capable of storing multiple items.

[0021]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said open vehicle is a motorcycle.

[0022]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage container is of a clamshell construction including two cooperating portions configured to combine to define said inner container cavity of said storage container.

[0023]It is a further object of the present invention to provide an object as described above, wherein said storage pocket is accessible only when said jacket is moved relative to said torso such that said rear portion of said jacket no longer covers said operator back side surface of said operator.

[0024]It is a further object of the present invention to provide a method of using a jacket system including an article of clothing having storage features configured to resist wind forces during operation of an open vehicle by an operator, said operator having an upper torso partially defined by an operator back side surface, said back side surface being at least partially rearwardly directed when said operator is operating said vehicle in a forward direction, said method comprising the steps of: A) providing a jacket component, including a rear portion configured to at least partially cover said torso of said operator, including said operator back side surface of said operator, said rear portion including an exterior back panel and an interior back panel, said exterior back panel and said interior back panel combining to form a selectively accessible storage cavity therebetween, said selectively accessible cavity being accessible through an opening in said interior back panel; B) providing a removable storage container which fits within said storage cavity and is configured to be inserted and removed into and out of said storage cavity through said opening in said interior back panel, said removable storage container including a selectively accessible inner container cavity capable of storage; C) installing said container in said storage cavity of said jacket component; D) placing said jacket component in a worn position on said operator; E) maintaining said jacket in said worn position on said operator while said operator operates said vehicle by causing it to travel in a forward direction a selected distance; F) maintaining said jacket in said worn position on said operator while said operator stops the travel of said vehicle; G) removing said jacket from said worn position on said operator; H) removing said storage container from said storage cavity of said jacket component; and I) accessing said storage container while said storage container is removed from said storage cavity of said jacket component.

[0025]These and other objects or aspects will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings. Other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention when taken in conjunction with the drawing and the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026]FIG. 1 is an illustrative view of a motorcycle 5 being ridden by a rider 7, with the rider 7 wearing a jacket 10 with a storage container 20 stored within an inside pocket 12 of the jacket 10, the inside pocket 12 being positioned proximate the back upper torso of the rider much like a backpack, except that it is inside an inside pocket only accessible when the jacket is separated from the upper torso of the rider.

[0027]FIG. 2 is a portion of FIG. 1, showing a jacket 10 with a container 20 (in dotted line) stored within an inside pocket 12 of the jacket 10. The jacket is shown in a worn position.

[0028]FIGS. 3A and 3B show steps in the installation process of installation of a container 20 into an inside pocket 12 of jacket 10. FIG. 3A shows the container 20 in solid line outside of the jacket 10, and shows the container 20 in dotted line inside of the jacket 10. FIG. 3B shows the container 20 in dotted line inside of the jacket 10, between the exterior back panel 12 and interior back panel 13 of the jacket 10.

[0029]FIG. 4 shows the container 20 in dotted line inside of the jacket 10, with various stored items 30 contained within the container, including keys, phone, money, etc.

[0030]FIG. 5 shows a jacket 10 according to the present invention, including an inside pocket 12 proximate the back portion of the jacket 10.

[0031]FIG. 6 is an isolated view of the inside pocket 12 as it is positioned relative to the exterior back panel 12 of the jacket 10.

[0032]FIG. 7 is an illustrative view of the inside pocket 12 in an open configuration, such that the container 20 may be inserted therein.

[0033]FIG. 8 is an isolated view of the container 20, which may include a flat front side 24 and a humped (aka bulging) back side 26. The rigidity of the container 20 in one configuration is suitable to cause the jacket 10 to conform thereto, also providing a “humped” appearance. The container 20 has a zipper 21 which goes around three sides of the container, such that if unzipped it can be opened to the configuration shown in FIG. 9.

[0034]FIG. 9 is an isolated view of the container 20, showing the zipper 21 being unzipped, such that the container 20 can be opened and its insides accessed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Introduction

[0035]The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the inventions are shown. This invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

[0036]Reference is now made to the figures, in which like elements indicate like elements throughout the several views.

Element List

Discussion

General

[0051]Generally described, the present invention relates to a motorcycle riding jacket 10 which includes an inside pocket 12 which is configured to accept and contain a container 20 therein, such that the container 20 is prevented from losing its contents during operation of the motorcycle.

Details

[0052]Reference is first made to FIG. 1, which is an illustrative view of a motorcycle 5 (aka open vehicle) being ridden by a rider 7, with the rider 7 wearing a jacket 10 with a storage container 20 stored within an inside pocket 12 of the jacket 10, the inside pocket 12 being positioned proximate the back upper torso of the rider much like a backpack, except that it is inside an inside pocket only accessible when the jacket is separated from the upper torso of the rider. The inside pocket 14 defines a selectively accessible storage cavity therein.

[0053]FIG. 2 is a portion of FIG. 1, showing a jacket 10 with a container 20 (in dotted line) stored within an inside pocket 12 of the jacket 10.

[0054]FIGS. 3A and 3B show steps in the installation process of installation of a container 20 into an inside pocket 12 of jacket 10. FIG. 3A shows the container 20 in solid line outside of the jacket 10, and shows the container 20 in dotted line inside of the jacket 10. FIG. 3B shows the container 20 in dotted line inside of the jacket 10, between the exterior back panel 12 and interior back panel 13 of the jacket 10.

[0055]FIG. 4 shows the container 20 in dotted line inside of the jacket 10, with various stored items 30 contained within the container, including keys, phone, money, etc.

The Motorcycle Jacket 10

[0056]The motorcycle jacket 10 may be of any conventional materials, including cloth, leather, plastics, etc. In the present invention the jacket 10 may be understood to be configured to be worn during the riding process, but also to be removed from the rider's body. While removed, certain “inside portions” of the jacket may be understood to be exposed, said portions not being exposed while the jacket is being worn.

[0057]The motorcycle jacket 10 may be of a conventional type to the extent it includes long sleeves, a back panel 12, and a front panel which may be zipped or buttoned open and closed to allow the jacket to be donned and removed. The back panel 12 covers the rear side of the upper torso of the wearer and extends generally from the neck level to the waist level, as well as to either side of the wearer.

Inside Pocket 12

[0058]The back panel 12 includes an exterior back panel portion (which is in one embodiment a subportion of the back panel) and an interior back panel portion 13. The exterior back panel portion combines with the interior back panel portion 13 in order to comprise the inside pocket 14 as described elsewhere. The inside pocket 14 defines a selectively accessible storage cavity therein.

[0059]This inside pocket 12 is configured to accept and contain a storage container 20 therein, such that the container 20 is prevented from losing its contents during operation of the motorcycle.

[0060]The inside pocket 14 in one embodiment is openable at its top via a central zippered opening 16 (see FIG. 6). A Velcro cover (not shown) is also contemplated under the present invention in order to cover the zipper from the inside. The zippered opening is proximate the operator's back surface when the zippered opening is closed.

[0061]FIG. 5 shows a jacket 10 according to the present invention, including an inside pocket 12 proximate the back portion of the jacket 10.

[0062]FIG. 6 is an isolated view of the inside pocket 12 as it is positioned relative to the exterior back panel 12 of the jacket 10.

[0063]FIG. 7 is an illustrative view of the inside pocket 12 in an open configuration, such that the container 20 may be inserted therein.

Container 20

[0064]It may be understood that the container 20 may be of several degrees of flexibility, from a soft pliable material to a harder shell configuration, which is configured to provide protection for its contents as well as protection to a rider in case of an accident.

[0065]In one configuration, the container 20 is a semi rigid “shell” which, when installed, has a substantially planar top side which faces the back of the rider, and a slightly bulging back side which faces away from the rear of the rider.

[0066]As may be seen in FIG. 7, the container 20 may include various compartments separated and defined by various shelves 22 or other similar dividers.

[0067]FIG. 8 is an isolated view of the container 20, which may include a flat front side 24 and a humped (aka bulging) back side 26. The rigidity of the container 20 in one configuration is suitable to cause the jacket 10 to conform thereto. The container 20 has a zipper 21 which goes around three sides of the container, such that if unzipped it can be opened to the configuration shown in FIG. 9.

[0068]FIG. 9 is an isolated view of the container 20, showing the zipper 21 being unzipped, such that the container 20 can be opened and its insides accessed. The removable storage container is capable of storing multiple items.

[0069]The storage container could be said to be of a clamshell construction including two cooperating portions configured to combine to define said inner container cavity of said storage container.

The Installation Process

[0070]To begin this explanation, it is assumed that the container 20 is separated from the jacket 10. At this point the container 20 can be unzipped as shown in FIG. 9, and loaded as needed to include stored items.

[0071]Once the container is loaded, it is installed as shown in FIG. 7. The zippered opening 14 of the inside pocket 12 of the jacket is then closed, and the Velcro covering put in place as needed.

Advantages

[0072]As may be understood, the configuration allows for the storing items in a motorcycle jacket in a secure and safe manner, with the inside pocket precluding escape for the stored items notwithstanding high wind forces, etc.

[0073]It may be seen that the storage cavity is accessible only when the jacket is moved relative to the torso of the wearer, such that said rear portion of said jacket no longer covers said operator back side surface of said operator. This includes when the jacket is fully removed.

Conclusion

[0074]Various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention.

[0075]From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is one well adapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set forth, together with other advantages which are obvious and which are inherent to the structure.

[0076]It will be understood that certain features and sub combinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and sub combinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims.

[0077]As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.