Carry Device

Abstract

In one embodiment a carry device includes a first inner carry pouch made from a first material and an outer bounding pouch or layer made from a second material defining at least one cavity therebetween. An access port may include a release and inflation actuator and provides volumetric access to the at least one cavity allowing passage of a pressurizing atmosphere or temperature effecting medium, or combination thereof. A sealable access is provided, and a common pressure is applied to an outer uniform-pressure region of a non-rigid or rigid item being carried thereby preventing damage and crushing thereof through high contact pressure gradients. In another embodiment handles are inflatable to aid sealing the inner carry pouch and provide a comfortable grip.

1 . A carry device, comprising:
 an outer pouch member operably bounding an inner pouch member and defining at least one bounded cavity there between for receiving a selected pressurizing medium;   said inner pouch member and said outer pouch member including respective inner and outer side walls;   at least one inner side seam joining inner pouch side walls and at least one outer side seam joining outer pouch side walls forming respective inner and outer pouch members;   means for providing an valve access to said at least one bounded cavity during a use for transmitting a pressurizing medium relative to said bounded cavity;   a carry item receiving region within said inner pouch member accessible through an inner pouch opening; and   said inner pouch side walls and said outer side walls being readily shearable with respect to each other proximate said carry item receiving region during a use, thereby allowing said inner pouch side walls to substantially conform to said carry item without damaging said carry item.   
   
   
       2 . A carry device, according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 handle members projecting from said inner and outer pouch members sealable joined and in a pressure communication with said bounded cavity during said use for receiving said pressurizing medium, whereby during said inflation said handle members are pressurized and provide a closing urge on opposing sides of said inner opening access to retain said carry item.   
   
   
       3 . A carry device, according to  claim 2 , further comprising:
 at least one gusset member projecting from said inner pouch member to said outer side seam; and   said at least one gusset enabling a lateral stability of said inner pouch member within said bounded cavity during said use while enabling said inner pouch side walls to remain readily shiftable relative to said outer side walls.   
   
   
       4 . A carry device, according to  claim 3 , wherein:
 at least a portion of said inner pouch member projects beyond an outer side seam of said outer pouch member, whereby said carry device is readily adaptable alternative construction.   
   
   
       5 . A carry device, according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 at least a portion of said inner pouch member is directly connected to at least one of said outer side walls of said outer pouch member.   
   
   
       6 . A carry device, comprising:
 an outer pouch member operably bounding an inner pouch member and defining at least one bounded cavity there between for receiving a selected pressurizing medium;   said inner pouch member and said outer pouch member including respective inner and outer side walls;   at least one inner side seam joining inner pouch side walls and at least one outer side seam joining outer pouch side walls forming respective inner and outer pouch members;   means for providing an valve access to said at least one bounded cavity during a use for transmitting a pressurizing medium relative to said bounded cavity;   a carry item receiving region within said inner pouch member accessible through an inner pouch opening;   said inner pouch side walls and said outer side walls being readily shearable with respect to each other proximate said carry item receiving region during said use, thereby allowing said inner pouch side walls to substantially conform to said carry item with a substantially uniform pressure;   handle members projecting from respective said outer pouch members; and   at least one shaping seal joining selected portions of said outer side walls along said bounded cavity.   
   
   
       7 . A carry device, comprising:
 at least a first and a second outer pouch member defining an inner pouch member receiving region there between and forming respective first and second bounded cavities for receiving a selected pressurizing medium;   an inner pouch member within said inner pouch member receiving region;   at least one inner side seam joining inner pouch side walls and at least one outer side seam joining outer pouch side walls of said first and second outer pouch members;   a first and a second valve access means for transmitting a pressurizing medium relative to said first and second bounded cavities during a use;   a carry item receiving region within said inner pouch member accessible through an inner pouch opening;   said inner pouch side walls and respective said outer side walls being readily shiftable with respect to each other proximate said carry item receiving region during said use, thereby allowing said inner pouch side walls to substantially conform to said carry item with a substantially uniform pressure; and   a first and a second handle member projecting from at least respective said first and second outer pouch members, whereby during said use, a closing urge on opposing sides of said inner opening access place said handle members in graspable proximity.   
   
   
       8 . A carry device, comprising:
 an outer pouch member operably bounding an inner pouch member and defining at least one bounded cavity there between for receiving a selected pressurizing medium;   said inner pouch member and said outer pouch member including respective inner and outer side walls;   means for providing a selective access to said bounded cavity during a use for transmitting a pressurizing medium relative to said bounded cavity;   a carry item receiving region within said inner pouch member accessible through an inner pouch opening;   said inner pouch side walls and said outer side walls being readily shearable with respect to each other proximate said carry item receiving region during said use; thereby allowing said inner pouch side walls to substantially conform to said carry item with a substantially uniform pressure;   handle members projecting from carry device to enable external grasping during said use; and   a plurality of removable liners within said inner pouch member.   
   
   
       9 . A carry device, comprising:
 an outer pouch member operably bounding an inner pouch member and defining at least one bounded cavity there between for receiving a selected pressurizing medium;   said inner pouch member and said outer pouch member including respective inner and outer side walls;   means for providing a selective access to said bounded cavity during a use for transmitting a pressurizing medium relative to said bounded cavity;   a carry item receiving region within said inner pouch member accessible through an inner pouch opening;   said inner pouch side walls and said outer side walls being readily shearable with respect to each other proximate said carry item receiving region during said use; thereby allowing said inner pouch side walls to substantially conform to said carry item with a substantially uniform pressure;   handle members projecting from carry device to enable external grasping during said use; and   at least a portion of at least one of said respective inner and outer side walls being constructed from one of an elastomeric cushioning material and a bubble wrap material; whereby said carry device provides an initial cushioning to said carry item prior to an inflation of said bounded cavity.   
   
   
       10 . A carry device, comprising:
 an outer pouch member operably bounding an inner pouch member and defining at least one bounded cavity there between for receiving a selected pressurizing medium;   said inner pouch member and said outer pouch member including respective inner and outer side walls;   means for providing a selective access to said bounded cavity during a use for transmitting a pressurizing medium relative to said bounded cavity;   a carry item receiving region within said inner pouch member accessible through an inner pouch opening;   said inner pouch side walls and said outer side walls being readily shearable with respect to each other proximate said carry item receiving region during said use; thereby allowing said inner pouch side walls to substantially conform to said carry item with a substantially uniform pressure;   handle members projecting from carry device to enable external grasping during said use; and   said inner pouch opening including a sealing system for sealing sides of said inner pouch opening and preventing an unintended loss of said carry item from said carry item receiving region.   
   
   
       11 . A carry device; according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 said inner pouch side walls are formed from a continuous film.   
   
   
       12 . A carry device; according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least a compressible cushioning member within said bounded cavity; whereby said cushioning member enables a secure transport of a carry item despite an unintended deflation.   
   
   
       13 . A carry device; according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 said inner pouch member includes a removable liner support for supporting carry items prior to an inflation of said bounded cavity.   
   
   
       14 . A carry device; according to  claim 1 , wherein:
 at least a bottom gusset is provided on said outer pouch member; whereby said bottom gusset enables said carry device to remain upright on an external support surface.   
   
   
       15 . A system for manufacturing carrying devices, comprising:
 forming a series of inflatable carry devices releaseably joined to each other by respective sacrificial members enabling a ready separation there between;   said carry devices, further comprising:
 an outer pouch member operably bounding an inner pouch member and defining at least one bounded cavity there between for receiving a selected pressurizing medium; 
 said inner pouch member and said outer pouch member including respective inner and outer side walls; 
 at least one inner side seam joining inner pouch side walls and at least one outer side seam joining outer pouch side walls forming respective inner and outer pouch members; 
 means for providing an valve access to said at least one bounded cavity during a use for transmitting a pressurizing medium relative to said bounded cavity; 
 a carry item receiving region within said inner pouch member accessible through an inner pouch opening; and 
 said inner pouch side walls and said outer side walls being readily shearable with respect to each other proximate said carry item receiving region during a use; thereby allowing said inner pouch side walls to substantially conform to said carry item without damaging said carry item.