Protective transport bag
View Patent ↗The invention relates generally to bags and cases for storage of cameras or other objects. More specifically, the system integrates a waterproof dry bag component optimized for storage of cameras and camera accessories, with a bag component of substantially the same size and shape of the dry bag into a single unit. When separated, the two components can perform as individual units.
1. A storage system, comprising:
a first enclosure that forms an outer carrier, wherein said outer carrier includes fastener openings; and
a second enclosure that forms a inner carrier, wherein said inner carrier is stored within said outer carrier, wherein said inner carrier includes,
an opening,
a roll top mechanism,
a first set of fasteners at opposite ends of said opening and disposed at a first end of said inner carrier, and
a second set of fasteners disposed at a second end of said inner carrier opposite said first end, wherein said second set of fasteners are configured to engage said first set of fasteners,
wherein said inner carrier includes an open configuration wherein said opening is open such that an interior of said inner carrier is accessible and a closed configuration wherein edges of said opening contact each other to close said opening and said roll top mechanism formed by the edges of the closed opening is rolled over at least one time, and
wherein in the closed configuration said second set of fasteners of said inner carrier extend from an interior of said outer carrier to an exterior of said outer carrier through said fastener openings and are attached to said first set of fasteners of said inner carrier.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said inner carrier is a waterproof elastomeric bag.
3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the inner carrier further comprises:
a seal disposed around said opening and configured to close said opening, wherein, in the closed configuration, said seal closes said opening.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said outer carrier includes one strap.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said outer carrier is a sling bag.
6. A waterproof storage system, comprising:
a carrier; and
an elastomeric enclosure of substantially the same size and shape of said carrier, wherein said elastomeric enclosure is integrated with said carrier, wherein said elastomeric enclosure comprises,
an opening,
a roll top mechanism,
a first set of fasteners at opposite ends of said opening, and
a second set of fasteners,
wherein said elastomeric enclosure comprises an open configuration wherein said opening is open such that an interior of said elastomeric enclosure is accessible and a waterproofed configuration wherein edges of said opening contact each other to close said opening, said roll top mechanism formed by the edges of the closed opening is rolled over at least one time, said second set of fasteners of said elastomeric enclosure extend from an interior of said carrier to an exterior of said carrier through fastener openings in said carrier and are attached to said first set of fasteners of said elastomeric enclosure.
7. The system of claim 6 , wherein said elastomeric enclosure further comprises:
adjustable straps connecting said elastomeric enclosure to said fasteners.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein in said waterproofed configuration said adjustable straps are tightened such that said adjustable straps are taut.
9. The system of claim 6 , wherein said carrier is a backpack.
10. The system of claim 6 , wherein said carrier is a sling bag.
11. A camera bag system, comprising:
a sling bag including fastener openings; and
a waterproof bag of substantially the same size and shape of said sling bag, wherein said waterproof bag is stored within said sling bag and comprises compartment storage optimized for storage of camera equipment, wherein said waterproof bag comprises,
an opening,
a roll top mechanism,
a first set of fasteners disposed at opposite ends of said opening of said waterproof bag and disposed at a first end of said waterproof bag, and
a second set of fasteners disposed at a second end of said waterproof bag opposite said first end, wherein said second set of fasteners are configured to engage said first set of fasteners, and
wherein said waterproof bag comprises an open configuration wherein said opening is open such that an interior of said waterproof bag is accessible and a closed configuration wherein edges of said opening contact each other to close said opening, said roll top mechanism formed by the edges of the closed opening is rolled over at least one time, and said second set of fasteners of said waterproof bag extend from an interior of said sling bag to an exterior of said sling bag through said fastener openings and are attached to said first set of fasteners of said waterproof bag.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein said waterproof bag is an elastomeric bag.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein said waterproof bag further comprises:
a seal disposed around said opening and configured to close said opening, wherein, in the closed configuration, said seal closes said opening.
14. The system of claim 6 , wherein said elastomeric enclosure further comprises a seal disposed around said opening and configured to close said opening, wherein, in the closed configuration, said seal closes said opening.