Backpack adapted for use as a kite

Abstract

A backpack that is convertible to a toy kite. The backpack has strings that are useable either as kite strings or as shoulder harnesses. The backpack may optionally be fitted with looms that take out the excess string when used as shoulder harnesses. The backpack also may optionally be fitted with clamps that secure the bottom of the pack when used as a backpack and double as handles when used as a kite.

1 . A backpack configurable for use as a kite, comprising: 
 a bag having a closed end and an openable end,    a first string having first anchored end and a first free end, the first anchored end attached to the bag;    a second string having a second anchored end and a second free end, the second anchored end attached to the bag;    whereby the first and second strings are usable to tether the backpack when the backpack is configured for use as a kite, and the first and second strings are usable as shoulder harnesses by securing the first free end and the second free end to the bag when the backpack is configured for use as a backpack.    
   
   
       2 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 one or more attachment structures attached to the bag; and    a first removable pouch attachable to the attachment structures;    whereby the first removable pouch may be removed when the backpack is configured for use as a kite.    
   
   
       3 . The backpack of  claim 1 , wherein the bag is constructed of lightweight material.  
   
   
       4 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a first support member attached to the first free end; and    a second support member attached to the second free end;    wherein the first and second support members are adapted for use as handles and are operable to clamp the closed end of the bag.    
   
   
       5 . The backpack of  claim 4 , wherein the first support member further comprises a first latch mechanism and the second support member further comprises a second latch mechanism; 
 wherein the first and second latch mechanisms are adapted to connect the first and second support members together.    
   
   
       6 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a loom adapted to hold a portion of the first string; and    a shoulder pad adapted to enclose the loom;    whereby the loom is used to hold a portion of the first string when the first string is used as a shoulder harness.    
   
   
       7 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a shoulder pad having a cavity adapted for storing a portion of the first string.    
   
   
       8 . The backpack of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a second removable pouch adapted for insertion inside the bag.    
   
   
       9 . The backpack of  claim 8 , further comprising: 
 one or more attachment structures attached to the second removable pouch; and    a first removable pouch attachable to the attachment structures;    whereby the first removable pouch may be removed when the backpack is configured for use as a kite.    
   
   
       10 . A kite configurable as a backpack, comprising: 
 a bag having a closed end, an openable end, and constructed of lightweight material;    a drawstring closure affixed to the openable end;    a first string attached to the bag;    a second string attached to the bag;    a first support member attached to the first string and adapted for use as a handle, wherein the first support member is; and    a second support member attached to the second string and adapted for use as a handle, wherein the second support member is adapted to connect to the first support member;    whereby the kite is configured for use as a backpack by connecting the first support member to the second support member and clamping the first and second support members to the bag, thus making the strings usable as shoulder harnesses; and the kite is configured for use as a kite by disconnecting the first and second support members, thus freeing the support members for use as handles to hold the strings in tension as wind inflates the bag.    
   
   
       11 . The kite of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a first loom adapted to secure the first string;    a second loom adapted to secure the second string;    a first shoulder pad adapted to enclose the first loom; and    a second shoulder pad adapted to enclose the second loom;    whereby the first and second looms are used to hold respective portions of the first and second strings, when the first and second strings are used as a shoulder harnesses.    
   
   
       12 . The kite of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 one or more hooks attached to the bag; and    a first removable pouch attachable to the hooks;    whereby the first removable pouch may be removed when the backpack is configured for use as a kite.    
   
   
       13 . The kite of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 a second removable pouch adapted for insertion inside the bag.    
   
   
       14 . The kite of  claim 13 , further comprising: 
 one or more attachment structures attached to the second removable pouch; and    a first removable pouch attachable to the attachment structures;    whereby the first removable pouch may be removed when the backpack is configured for use as a kite.    
   
   
       15 . A kite configurable as a backpack, comprising: 
 a bag having a closed end and an openable end;    means for tethering the bag when it is supported aloft by air; and    means for supporting the bag when it is carrying cargo.