# US 8,783,535 B2 · Attachment means and bag including same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,783,535 B2 - Document ID: US8783535B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/786,932 - Filed: 2013-03-06 - Published: 2013-07-18 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2008-06-27 - Assignees: Bags That Work Ltd. - Applicants: Bags That Work Ltd. - Inventors: Suzi Bergman; Melanie Marshall; Morven Mulgrew - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8783535B2 ## CPC - A45C 3/06: Ladies' handbags - A45C 13/26: Special adaptations of handles (A45C13/22 takes precedence) - A45C 13/30: Straps; Bands - A45F 3/02: Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder - B62B 9/26: Securing devices for bags or toys {; Arrangements of racks, bins, trays or other devices for transporting articles} - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M) ## Abstract The present invention provides an integrated attachment and carrying means for detachable attachment to a transport device comprising a carrying means for carrying by a user; and at least one attachment means comprising a means for attachment to a transport device, wherein the attachment means is attached to or integrated with the carrying means. The invention further provides a bag featuring such an integrated attachment and carrying means and a method of use of such an integrated attachment and carrying means. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An integrated attachment and carrying device, comprising a bag; a strap configured for carrying by a user, the strap attached to or integrally formed with the bag; at least one attachment component fixedly attached to or integrated between the strap and the bag, the at least one attachment component, comprising: I) a harness comprising a first end and a second end; and II) an attacher comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the attacher is disposed at the first end of the harness, and wherein the second part of the attacher is disposed at the second end of the harness, and wherein the first part of the attacher and the second part of the attacher connect for formation of the harness into a configuration shaped and sized to receive a connection point of a transport device and wherein the harness remains fixedly attached between the bag and the strap when the first part of the attacher and the second part of the attacher are disconnected from each other or connected to each other. ### Claim 2 A bag comprising: a bag storage area; and an integrated attachment and carrying component comprising: a strap configured for carrying by a user, and at least one attachment component fixedly attached to or integrated between the strap and the bag storage area, the at least one attachment component, comprising: I) a harness comprising a first end and a second end, and II) an attacher comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the attacher is disposed at the first end of the harness, and wherein the second part of the attacher is disposed at the second end of the harness, and wherein the first part of the attacher detachably mates with the second part of the attacher for formation of the harness into a configuration shaped and sized to receive a connection point of a transport device and wherein the harness remains fixedly attached between the bag storage area and the strap when the first part of the attacher and the second part of the attacher are disconnected from each other or connected to each other, wherein the integrated attachment and carrying component is attached to or integrally formed with the bag storage area and is for detachable attachment to the transport device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The bag of claim 2, wherein the bag is a baby bag. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The bag of claim 2, wherein the integrated attachment and carrying component is detachable from the bag storage area. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The bag of claim 2, wherein the first end of the harness is connected to the strap and the second end of the harness is connected to the bag. ### Claim 6 An integrated attachment and carrying component, comprising: a strap configured for attaching to a bag to be carried, the strap for carrying by a user; and at least one attachment component configured for being fixedly attached to or integrated between the strap and the bag, the at least one attachment component, comprising: I) a harness comprising a first end and a second end; and II) an attacher comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first part of the attacher is disposed at the first end of the harness, and wherein the second part of the attacher is disposed at the second end of the harness, and wherein the first part of the attacher detachably mates with the second part of the attacher for formation of the harness into a configuration shaped and sized to receive a connection point of a transport device and wherein the harness remains fixedly attached between the bag and the strap when the first part of the attacher and the second part of the attacher are disconnected from each other or connected to each other. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the transport device is a baby transport device. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the at least one attachment component comprises at least one extension of the strap. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the length of the strap is adjustable. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the harness is made from the same material as the strap. ### Claim 11 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the length of the at least one attachment component is adjustable. ### Claim 12 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the strap is configured for disposing about at least one handlebar of the transport device; the at least one attachment component is configured for attaching to the transport device, wherein the harness is configured for disposing about the connection point of the transport device; and the first and second parts of the attacher are configured for connecting together such that the at least one attachment component is attached to the connection point of the transport device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the attacher comprises a side release buckle having two parts. ### Claim 14 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the transport device is at least one of a wheelchair, a scooter, a personal transporter, a motorbike, a bicycle, a walking frame, or a zimmer frame. ### Claim 15 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the first end of the harness and the second end of the harness are part of the strap. ### Claim 16 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the first part of the attacher and the second part of the attacher are configured to form an opening between the attacher and the harness when the first part of the attacher is mated with the second part of the attacher, wherein the opening is shaped and sized to receive the connection point of the transport device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the attacher comprises a hook and loop attachment. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 17, wherein a first part of the hook and loop attachment comprises a piece of hook attachment and, in spaced apart relation, a piece of loop attachment and wherein a second part of the hook and loop attachment comprises an opening through which at least a portion of the hook and loop attachment on the first part of the hook and loop attachment can be thread therethrough such that a hook portion of the hook and loop attachment and a loop portion of the hook and loop attachment are contacted one on top of the other. ### Claim 19 (depends on 6) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 6, wherein the at least one attachment component comprises a first attachment component and a second attachment component. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The integrated attachment and carrying component of claim 19, wherein the first attachment component is disposed at a first end of the strap and the second attachment component is disposed at a second end of the strap and wherein the first attachment component and the second attachment component are configured for attachment to two attachment points of the transport device.