# US 11,297,927 B1 · Humidor backpack

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- Number: US 11,297,927 B1
- Document ID: US11297927B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 17/499,787
- Filed: 2021-10-12
- Granted: 2022-04-12
- Earliest claimed: 2021-10-12
- Applicants: Byron Johnson
- Inventors: Byron Johnson
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11297927B1

## CPC

- A45F 3/02: Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
- A24F 25/00: Devices used by the smoker for controlling the moisture content of, or for scenting, cigars, cigarettes or tobacco
- A45C 13/103: {Arrangement of zip-fasteners}
- B65D 81/18: providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient (with thermal insulation B65D81/38)
- A45F 5/1566: {Holders or carriers for tubular, rod-shaped articles, e.g. batons}
- A45F 2003/001: {Accessories}
- A45F 2003/003: {combined with other objects; specially adapted for carrying specific objects}
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A24F: SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES (inhaling appliances for medical purposes, shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes A61M15/06)
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES

## Abstract

A backpack for transporting cigars in a humidity controlled environment that also includes cigar and lifestyle accessories. The humidity of the entire contents of the backpack are measured by a hydrometer visible from outside the backpack. A smaller removable case is also provided inside the backpack allowing essentials to be transported outside of the backpack.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A humidor backpack comprised of case back (12) and a case front (34);
the case back (12) is affixed along a bottom edge to a bottom panel (36);
the case front (34) is affixed along a bottom edge to the bottom panel (36);
a zipper (20) affixes a perimeter of the case back (12) to a corresponding perimeter of the case front (34);
a handle (16) at each of a first end and a second end is affixed to an upper edge of the case back (12);
a shoulder strap (14) at a first end is affixed to an upper edge of the case back (12) and at a second end is affixed to a bottom edge of the case back (12);
between the case back (12) and the case front (34) is formed an interior volume;
a hydrometer (40) is affixed to the case front (34) positioned so that a hydrometer gauge is visible from outside the case front (34);
the hydrometer (40) is configured to measure an air humidity within the entire interior volume;
affixed to an interior surface of the case front (34) are a lighter (50), a flask (46), a trim tool (54) and a plurality of cigar loops (56);
affixed to an interior surface of the case back (12) is a case (64) and a pouch (74);
the case (64) is selectively separable from the case back (12).

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The humidor backpack of claim 1 further characterized in that an exterior surface of the bottom panel (36) has affixed a plurality of feet (38) that are configured to support the humidor backpack in a upright position when the zipper (20) is closed.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The humidor backpack of claim 2 further characterized in that a lock (24) is provided and configured to lock the zipper (20) in a closed position.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The humidor backpack of claim 1 further characterized in that a lock (24) is provided and configured to lock the zipper (20) in a closed position.