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The original Timbuk2 messenger bag was first made available to the larger public in 1989, by a real San Francisco bike messenger, Rob Honeycutt, Timbuk2 Co-Founder and CEO. A whizz on wheels, cycling the hills and snaking through traffic at top speed—prior to the advent of DocuSign— who succeeded in creating a bag that has truly stood the test of time, and far outreached its original bike messenger audience. Indeed, Timbuk2 messenger bags are now purported to appeal internationally. Specifically, Timbuk2 messenger bags appeal to the mobile population–bikers (buffs and commuters), laptop and iPad users, thoroughly practical young mothers on the go, hauling diapers and bottles, and frequent flyers (Spring, 2014).
Made of top quality, 100% recycled, waterproof Eco Cordura® fabric that you can select to personalize the design of an iconic, three-panel bag, Timbuk2 messengers have more organizing, safety, and comfort features than you can imagine. A spacious interior, no matter what size you select (XS, S, M or L), equipped with a host of pockets for pens, iphones, books and valuables (in zippered pockets). A super padded compartment designed for computers, ranging anywhere from 11” to 17”, depending on the messenger’s size. Not to mention the airline-grade buckle, that glides using a single hand to perfectly adjust the length of the cross-body or shoulder strap. A strap with an extra-padded sleeve that also slides around exactly where needed on shoulders or chest. Plus, an extra sternum strap designed to prevent the messenger bag from slipping off your back when riding a bike. And, last, but not least, a built-in, bright-red, key strap to make sure you never loose your keys in a packed interior.
The messenger's customizable three-panels were granted the US design patent, USD483563S1, titled Printed panel display bag, on December 16th, 2003. The patent was awarded to Mark Dwight and Geoff Sacco, and assigned to Timbuk2 Designs, Inc., in San Francisco, California.
Below, the patent Figure 1, showing a perspective view of the Timbuk2 messenger bag, and an image of the marketed, classic Timbuk2 model, with its customizable three-panels. Notice, on the Figure 1 drawing, that the broken lines for the buckles, strap, and center-panel Mona Lisa image, are for illustrative purposes only. They are excluded from patent protection.
Timbuk2 (website)
https://www.timbuk2.com/
Spring, M. (Jan. 20, 2024). How the Timbuk2 brand went from basement to famous. NBC Newroom.
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna54221532
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