Camera And Accessory Carrying Case With Improved Protection And Access Features

Abstract

A camera storage and transport case ( 2 ) is provided that allows for ease of access to housed devices. A case is provided in a backpack configuration with a main zipper ( 18 ) or release member that allows the case to hinge open in a manner that provides access to internal storage volumes with case.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A carrying case adapted for storing articles, comprising:
 a primary storage compartment comprising an internal storage volume and defined by a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels comprising a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and two opposing side panels, wherein the rear panel is adapted for positioning against a user of the carrying case;   a first opening portion extending along the two opposing side panels and the rear panel, the rear panel comprising an upper rear panel and a lower rear panel, the upper rear panel and the lower rear panel being selectively separable by the first opening portion;   a second opening portion extending along at least one of the side panels, the second opening portion providing access to the internal storage volume; and   at least one of the panels comprising a substantially pliable material such that the upper rear panel and the front panel are rotatable with respect to the lower rear panel at least when the first opening portion is provided in an open position.   
     
     
         2 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first opening portion and the second opening portion is a zipper. 
     
     
         3 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the first opening portion comprises a first terminus and a second terminus and a predetermined length therebetween, wherein the first terminus is provided proximal a union of the front panel and a side panel and the second terminus is provided proximal a union of the front panel and an opposing side panel. 
     
     
         4 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein the first opening portion extends diagonally along the side walls of the case and substantially horizontally along the rear panel of the case. 
     
     
         5 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein said front panel and said bottom panel are rotatable by at least about 120 degrees with respect to one another. 
     
     
         6 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein said internal storage volume comprises a plurality of adjustable compartments. 
     
     
         7 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein said rear panel comprises at least one carrying strap. 
     
     
         8 . The carrying case of  claim 1 , wherein said internal storage volume comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, said first compartment accessible by opening the first opening portion and the second compartment accessible by opening the second opening portion. 
     
     
         9 . A carrying case adapted for storing articles, comprising:
 a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and two opposing side panels, wherein the rear panel is adapted for positioning against a user of the carrying case;   a first opening portion extending along the two opposing side panels and the rear panel, the rear panel comprising an upper rear panel and a lower rear panel, the upper rear panel and the lower rear panel being selectively separable by the first opening portion;   a second opening portion extending along at least one of the side panels;   the first opening portion and the second opening portion permitting access to at least one internal storage compartment for storing articles; and   the upper rear panel and the front panel being rotatable with respect to the lower rear panel at least when the first opening portion is provided in an open position.   
     
     
         10 . The carrying case of  claim 9 , wherein at least one of the first opening portion and the second opening portion is a zipper. 
     
     
         11 . The carrying case of  claim 9 , wherein the first opening portion comprises a first terminus and a second terminus and a predetermined length therebetween, wherein the first terminus is provided proximal a union of the front panel and a side panel and the second terminus is provided proximal a union of the front panel and an opposing side panel. 
     
     
         12 . The carrying case of  claim 9 , wherein the first opening portion extends diagonally along the side walls of the case and substantially horizontally along the rear panel of the case. 
     
     
         13 . The carrying case of  claim 9 , wherein said internal storage compartment comprises a plurality of adjustable compartments. 
     
     
         14 . The carrying case of  claim 9 , wherein said rear panel comprises at least one carrying strap. 
     
     
         15 . The carrying case of  claim 9 , wherein said internal storage volume comprises a first compartment and a second compartment, said first compartment accessible by opening the first opening portion and the second compartment accessible by opening the second opening portion. 
     
     
         16 . A carrying case adapted for storing articles, comprising:
 a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, and two opposing side panels;   a first opening portion providing access to a first storage compartment, the first opening portion extending along the two opposing side panels and the rear panel, the rear panel comprising an upper rear panel and a lower rear panel, the upper rear panel and the lower rear panel being selectively separable by the first opening portion;   a second opening portion providing access to a second storage compartment and extending along at least one of the side panels; and   the upper rear panel and the front panel being rotatable with respect to the lower rear panel at least when the first opening portion is provided in an open position.   
     
     
         17 . The carrying case of  claim 16 , wherein at least one of the first opening portion and the second opening portion is a zipper. 
     
     
         18 . The carrying case of  claim 16 , wherein the first opening portion comprises a first terminus and a second terminus and a predetermined length therebetween, wherein the first terminus is provided proximal a union of the front panel and a side panel and the second terminus is provided proximal a union of the front panel and an opposing side panel. 
     
     
         19 . The carrying case of  claim 16 , wherein the first opening portion extends diagonally along the side walls of the case and substantially horizontally along the rear panel of the case. 
     
     
         20 . The carrying case of  claim 16 , wherein said rear panel comprises at least one carrying strap.