Backpack with insulated beverage pocket

Abstract

A backpack with an insulated beverage pocket includes a backpack body having an interior compartment and a pair of shoulder straps connected at each end thereof to the backpack body. An insulated pocket extends into the interior compartment.

1 . A backpack with an insulated beverage pocket comprising, in combination: 
 a backpack body having an interior compartment;    a pair of shoulder straps connected at each end thereof to the backpack body; and    an insulated pocket extending into the interior compartment.    
   
   
       2 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the insulated pocket comprises a first outer layer exposed to the interior compartment, a second inner layer exposed to an interior of the pocket, and a third layer sandwiched between the first and second layers.  
   
   
       3 . The backpack of  claim 2 , wherein the first layer is formed of polyester.  
   
   
       4 . The backpack of  claim 2 , wherein the second layer is formed of PVC.  
   
   
       5 . The backpack of  claim 2 , wherein the third layer is formed of an insulating material.  
   
   
       6 . The backpack of  claim 2 , wherein the third layer is formed of EPE.  
   
   
       7 . The backpack of  claim 2 , further comprising a retaining member connecting the insulated pocket to the backpack body.  
   
   
       8 . The backpack of  claim 7 , wherein the retaining member comprises an elongate length of webbing having a first end connected to the insulated pocket and an opposed second end connected to the backpack body.  
   
   
       9 . The backpack of  claim 7 , wherein the retaining member comprises a pair of elongate lengths of webbing, each length of webbing having a first end connected to the insulated pocket and an opposed second end connected to the backpack body.  
   
   
       10 . The backpack of  claim 7 , wherein the insulated pocket extends downwardly at an acute angle from a lateral side of the backpack body.  
   
   
       11 . The backpack of  claim 10 , wherein the retaining member retains the insulated pocket at the acute angle with respect to a side of the backpack body.  
   
   
       12 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising a cover releasably about an opening of the insulated pocket.  
   
   
       13 . The backpack of  claim 12 , wherein the cover is secured to the pocket with a zipper.  
   
   
       14 . The backpack of  claim 12 , wherein the cover is secured along a bottom edge thereof to the backpack body.  
   
   
       15 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising a hip strap connected at opposite ends thereof to the backpack body.  
   
   
       16 . A backpack with an insulated beverage pocket comprising, in combination: 
 a backpack body having an interior compartment;    a pair of shoulder straps connected at each end thereof to the backpack body;    a hip strap connected at opposite ends thereof to the backpack body;    an insulated pocket extending from a lateral side of the backpack body and downwardly at an angle into the interior compartment; and    a cover releasably secured to the backpack body about the insulated pocket.    
   
   
       17 . The backpack of  claim 16 , further comprising a retaining member connecting the insulated pocket to the backpack body.  
   
   
       18 . The backpack of  claim 17 , wherein the retaining member comprises a length of webbing having a first end connected to the insulated pocket and an opposed second end connected to the backpack body.  
   
   
       19 . The backpack of  claim 17 , wherein the retaining member comprises a pair of lengths of webbing, each length of webbing having a first end connected to the insulated pocket and an opposed second end connected to the backpack body.  
   
   
       20 . A backpack with an insulated beverage pocket comprising, in combination: 
 a backpack body having an interior compartment;    a pair of shoulder straps connected at each end thereof to the backpack body;    a hip strap connected at opposite ends thereof to the backpack body;    an insulated pocket extending from a lateral side of the backpack body and downwardly at an angle into the interior compartment;    a retaining member having a first end secured to the insulated pocket and a second end secured to the lateral side; and    a cover for the insulated pocket having a lower edge secured to the backpack body and secured about an opening of the pocket by zipper.    
   
   
       21 . The backpack of  claim 20 , wherein the retaining member comprises a length of webbing having a first end connected to the insulated pocket and an opposed second end connected to the backpack body.  
   
   
       22 . The backpack of  claim 20 , wherein the retaining member comprises a pair of lengths of webbing, each length of webbing having a first end connected to the insulated pocket and an opposed second end connected to the backpack body.