Diaper bag and carrying device

Abstract

In one embodiment, a brad for carrying items comprises a bag body having a top end, a bottom end, a front side and a back side. The bag has a rain compartment, and the top end defines an opening into the main compartment. The top end of the bag body is curved to facilitate the holding of a curved pillow. A carrying strap is coupled to the bag body.

1 . A bag for carrying items, the bag comprising: 
 a bag body having a top end, a bottom end, a front side and a back side, wherein the bag body further defines a main compartment that extends from the bottom end to the top end, wherein the top end defines an opening that provides access to the main compartment, wherein at least the top end of the bag body is curved so that the main compartment is adapted to hold a curved pillow having a medial region and two extending arms, with the medial region of the pillow conforming closely to the shape of the top end of the bag body; and    at least one carrying strap coupled to the bag body for carrying the bag.    
   
   
       2 . A bag as in  claim 1 , wherein the bag body further includes a pair of connecting sides that extend between the front side and the back side, wherein the connecting sides are curved and are adapted to conform to the shape of the extending arms of the curved pillow.  
   
   
       3 . A bag as in  claim 2 , wherein the carrying strap has a pair of ends and wherein the ends of the straps are coupled to the bag body near where the top side intersects with the connecting sides.  
   
   
       4 . A bag as in  claim 1 , further comprising a fastener to close the opening.  
   
   
       5 . A bag as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one handle that is coupled to the bag body.  
   
   
       6 . A bag as in  claim 5 , wherein the handle is coupled to the front side and extends above the top end.  
   
   
       7 . A bag as in  claim 1 , further comprising a front pocket that is coupled to the front side of the bag body.  
   
   
       8 . A bag as n  claim 7 , wherein the front pocket includes a plurality of sub-pockets.  
   
   
       9 . A bag as in  claim 1 , further comprising a side pocket that is coupled to one of the connecting sides.  
   
   
       10 . A bag as in  claim 1 , further comprising a rear pocket that is coupled to the rear side of the bag body.  
   
   
       11 . A bag as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one peripheral item stored within the bag body, wherein the peripheral item is selected from a group consisting of changing pads, storage devices and toys.  
   
   
       12 . A bag as in  claim 2 , wherein the bag body has a height in the range from about 10 inches to about 20 inches and curves downward to the connecting sides that each have a height in the range from about 5 inches to about 11 inches.  
   
   
       13 . A bag as in  claim 1 , wherein the curved top end has a radius of curvature in the range from about 7 inches to about 13 inches.  
   
   
       14 . A bag as in  claim 1 , wherein the bottom end has a length in the range from about 15 inches to about 25 inches.  
   
   
       15 . A system for carrying items, the system comprising 
 a bag body having a top end, a bottom end, a front side and a back side, wherein the bag body further defines a main compartment that extends from the bottom end to the top end, wherein the top end defines an opening that provides access to the main compartment, wherein at least the top end of the bag body is curved;    at least one carrying strap coupled to the bag body for carrying the bag; and    a pillow stored within the main compartment, wherein the pillow comprises a curved pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms extending from the medial region, and wherein the medial region closely conforms to the shape of the curved top end of the bag body.    
   
   
       16 . A system as in  claim 15 , wherein the bag body further includes a pair of connecting sides that extend between the front side and the back side, wherein the connecting sides are curved and are adapted to conform to the shape of the extending arms of the curved pillow.  
   
   
       17 . A system as in  claim 16 , wherein the carrying strap has a pair of ends and wherein the ends of the straps are coupled to the bag body near where the top side intersects with the connecting sides.  
   
   
       18 . A system as in  claim 15 , further comprising a fastener to close the opening.  
   
   
       19 . A system as in  claim 15 , further comprising at least one handle that is coupled to the bag body.  
   
   
       20 . A system as in  claim 19 , wherein the handle is coupled to the front side and extends above the top end.  
   
   
       21 . A system as in  claim 15 , further comprising a front pocket that is coupled to the front side of the bag body.  
   
   
       22 . A system as in  claim 21 , wherein the front pocket includes a plurality of sub-pockets.  
   
   
       23 . A system as in  claim 15 , further comprising a side pocket that is coupled to one of the connecting sides.  
   
   
       24 . A system as in  claim 15 , further comprising at least one peripheral item stored within the bag body, wherein the peripheral item is selected from a group consisting of changing pads, storage devices and toys.  
   
   
       25 . A system as in  claim 16 , wherein the bag body has a height in the range from about 10 inches to about 20 inches and curves downward to the connecting sides that each have a height in the range from about 5 inches to about 11 inches.  
   
   
       26 . A system as in  claim 15 , wherein the curved top end has a radius of curvature in the range from about 7 inches to about 13 inches.  
   
   
       27 . A system as in  claim 15 , wherein the bottom end has a length in the range from about 15 inches to about 25 inches.  
   
   
       28 . A system as in  claim 15 , wherein the medial region has a length in the range from about 12 inches to about 25 inches, and wherein the arms have a length in the range from about 7 inches to about 15 inches.  
   
   
       29 . A method for carrying a pillow, the method comprising: 
 providing a bag comprising a bag body having a top end, a bottom end, a front side and a back side, wherein the bag body further defines a main compartment that extends from the bottom end to the top end, wherein the top end defines an opening that provides access to the main compartment, wherein at least the top end of the bag body is curved, and at least one carrying strap coupled to the bag body for carrying the bag;    providing a pillow comprising a curved pillow body having a medial region and two curved arms extending from the medial region;    squeezing the arms toward each other and pushing the pillow into the main compartment; and    closing the opening, with the medial region closely conforming to the shape of the top end of the bag body.    
   
   
       30 . A method as in  claim 29 , further comprising removing the pillow from the bag and supporting a baby with the pillow.