Easel back storage and carrying case

Abstract

A self-standing bag construction includes a generally rigid backing panel with a support leg hinged thereto and connected to the backing panel by a gusset. Various types of fasteners, such as magnets, hook and loop mechanisms, buckles and the like are utilized to hold the support leg tightly against the backing panel and upon release enable the support leg to form an angle with the backing panel and support the backing panel and a container affixed to the front side of the backing panel to be supported in a manner which facilitates access to the container.

1 . A self-standing bag construction comprising, in combination: 
 a generally flat planar, generally rigid backing panel having a front side and a back side, a bottom edge and a transverse seam generally parallel to the bottom edge;    a storage container attached to the front side;    a generally rigid support leg having an upper end and a lower end, said leg upper end hinged to the backing panel transverse seam;    a connecting leg between the backing panel and the support leg to limit pivotal movement of the support leg about the transverse seam between a first position generally flush with the backing panel and a second position forming an acute angle with the backing panel to support the backing panel in an upright position resting on the bottom edge thereof; and    a latching mechanism incorporated in the support leg and backing panel for retaining the support leg in the first position flush with the backing panel.    
   
   
       2 . The bag construction of  claim 1  wherein the backing panel includes a top and a bottom further including at least one back strap extending between the top of the backing panel and the bottom of the backing panel.  
   
   
       3 . The bag construction of  claim 2  including two back straps extending between the top of the backing panel and the bottom of the backing panel.  
   
   
       4 . The bag construction of  claim 3  including a strap pocket at the top of the backing panel for storage of the back straps, said straps each detachable from the bottom of the backing panel.  
   
   
       5 . The bag construction of  claim 2  including a fastener for joining the periphery of the support leg to the backing panel.  
   
   
       6 . The bag construction of  claim 4  including a fastener for joining the periphery of the support leg to the backing panel.  
   
   
       7 . The bag construction of  claim 6  wherein the fastener comprises a single zipper.  
   
   
       8 . The bag construction of  claim 1  wherein the storage container includes a lateral side wall, a cover panel, and a fastener for attaching the cover panel to the lateral side wall to define an enclosure.  
   
   
       9 . The bag construction of  claim 8  further including a removable pouch in the enclosure.  
   
   
       10 . The bag construction of  claim 9  including magnetic elements in the removable pouch and the enclosure for retaining the pouch within the enclosure.