# US 9,433,278 B2 · Customizable backpack and methods of use > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,433,278 B2 - Document ID: US9433278B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/705,220 - Filed: 2015-05-06 - Published: 2015-11-12 - Granted: 2016-09-06 - Earliest claimed: 2014-05-08 - Applicants: Chad Donahue - Inventors: Chad Donahue - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9433278B2 ## CPC - A45F 3/04: Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders - A45F 3/042: {specially adapted for school children} - A45C 3/08: Handbags provided with removable or washable covers - A45C 13/02: Interior fittings; Means, {e.g. inserts,} for holding and packing articles - A45C 13/08: Decorative devices for handbags or purses - A45F 2003/001: {Accessories} - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS ## Abstract A customizable backpack and method of use is described. Embodiments of the customizable backpack can include a pack body, a pack flap, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel can be coupled to the pack body via the pack flap and the second panel can be removably attached to the first panel. One or more fastening mechanisms can be implemented to couple the first panel to the pack flap. Decorative objects can be removably attached to the first panel and to the second panel to customize the backpack. In a typical implementation, a user can decorate the first panel and the second panel with one or more decorative objects and/or utilitarian objects. The user can then decide which side of the first panel or the second panel to face outwardly when wearing the backpack. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A customizable backpack system comprising: a pack body having a storage compartment, a pair of shoulder straps, and a flap; a first panel removably attached to the pack body proximate the flap, the first panel including: a plurality of sheets of fabric forming the first panel; at least one of the sheets of fabric forming an exterior surface of the first panel being loop material; one or more fastening mechanisms located on both sides of the first panel proximate an upper portion of the first panel, the one or more fastening mechanisms adapted to couple to complementary fastening mechanisms on the flap; and at least one fastening mechanism located on a lower portion of the first panel, the at least one fastening mechanism adapted to couple to a complementary fastening mechanism on a lower portion of the pack body; a second panel removably attached to the first panel, the second panel including: a plurality of sheets of fabric forming the second panel; and at least one of the sheets of fabric forming an exterior surface of the second panel being a woven fabric; a first decorative object including a hook material patch, the first decorative object adapted to couple to the loop material of the first panel; and a second decorative object including an adhesive, the second decorative object adapted to removably couple to the second panel. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The customizable backpack of claim 1, wherein the first panel is coupled to the flap with a first side outwardly facing. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The customizable backpack of claim 1, wherein the first panel is coupled to the flap with a second side outwardly facing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The customizable backpack of claim 1, wherein the second panel comprises polyester fabric. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The customizable backpack of claim 1, wherein an interior wall of the at least one storage compartment is covered in loop material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The customizable backpack of claim 1, wherein the second panel is coupled to the first panel. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The customizable backpack of claim 1, wherein one or more utilitarian objects are coupled to the first panel. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The customizable backpack of claim 7, wherein the one or more utilitarian objects are each selected from the group consisting of a phone holder, a pencil holder, a tablet holder, a laptop holder, and a pocket. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The customizable backpack of claim 1, wherein one or more objects having a reusable adhesive are attached to the second panel. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The customizable backpack of claim 9, wherein the one or more objects include decorative objects selected by a wearer of the customizable backpack. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) A method of implementing the customizable backpack of claim 1, the method comprising: attaching one or more objects to the second panel; attaching the second panel to a first side of the first panel; coupling the first panel to the flap; and wearing the customizable backpack with the second panel facing outwardly. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of: attaching one or more utilitarian objects to a second side of the first panel. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of: removing the second panel from the first panel; attaching one or more objects to the first side of the first panel; wearing the customizable backpack with the first side of the first panel facing outwardly. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The method of claim 11, further comprising the steps of: uncoupling the first panel from the flap; rotating the first panel and the second panel 180 degrees; coupling the first panel to the flap; wearing the customizable backpack with a second side of the first panel facing outwardly. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of claim 14, further comprising the step of: attaching one or more objects to the second side of the first panel.