Is a solar powered backpack patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a solar powered backpack have been patented many times, but "a solar powered backpack" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows

14 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “solar backpack” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
Among the 14 best keyword matches we examined, 5 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2001.
Most frequent assignees in those matches: POMARE EDUARDO (1), RWM MFG LLC (1), BIHN JON (1), CHANG I-CHUN (1).
Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A45F (8), Y02E (6), H02S (6), A45C (5).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a solar powered backpack

Thermally insulated solar rechargeable backpack US-12137792-B2 2024 · CHARCAS ESPERANZA
A thermally insulated solar rechargeable backpack is provided. The device includes a plurality of compartments that are thermally insulated. The plurality of compartments may keep items placed therein either hot or cold. The backp…
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Solar Backpack US-2023389676-A1 2023 · BLACKBOARD SOLAR INC
The backpack may include a removable solar panel, a transparent film to protect the solar panel, a mesh pocket or a connector outside of the pocket. The backpack may comprise a compartment; a removable solar panel configured to be…
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Portable folding solar power generation cloth bag US-11076668-B2 2021 · BEIJING APOLLO DING RONG SOLAR TECH CO LTD
Portable folding solar power generation cloth bags are disclosed. One implementation comprises left and right lining plates each having holes and fixed above a lower cloth cover, left and right solar assemblies fixed above their r…
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Backpack with Modular Solar Panel US-2020228056-A1 2020 · RWM MFG LLC
A system for providing solar charging capabilities is described. The system for providing solar charging capabilities may comprise a backpack having a first pocket and an outer surface; a first solar panel being mounted onto the o…
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Pest sticky-capturing and wild animal repelling trap having multilayer-structured solar led lamp and pest attracting solar bag WO-2020158986-A1 2020 · LEE CHEONGYONG
The present invention relates to a pest sticky-capturing and wild animal repelling trap having a multilayer-structured solar LED lamp and a pest attracting solar bag, the trap being used for a use of capturing various kinds of pes…
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Bulletproof backpack with solar charger, concealed carry compartment, baton scabbard, and GPS module US-10051945-B1 2018 · POMARE EDUARDO
A sling style bulletproof backpack having a bulletproof panel in a back section, a solar charging system including a photovoltaic cell secured to a flap of a front pocket of the backpack for recharging portable electronic devices,…
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Backpack for use with a portable solar powered refrigeration box and water generator US-2018106509-A1 2018 · ALDELANO IP HOLDINGS LLC
A portable refrigeration unit includes a substantially rectangular box for providing storage for perishable goods. A refrigerator is used for cooling the rectangular box to a predetermined temperature. An insertable backpack engag…
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Smart solar cooling and ventilation device, smart solar cooling hat, smart solar cooling backpack, and smart power-driven air circulating shoes WO-2017012549-A1 2017 · LIU XUEMA
A smart solar cooling and ventilation device, a smart solar cooling hat, a smart solar cooling backpack, and smart power-driven air circulating shoes. The smart solar cooling and ventilation device comprises a solar panel (14), el…
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Solar charging handbag US-8674211-B1 2014 · PALMER S JANE
A solar charging handbag for recharging electronic appliances such as cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), digital cameras, and Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) players, MP3 players, gaming stations, and similar de…
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Solar powered airport baggage cart US-8141666-B2 2012 · GANIERE JEFF
A solar powered baggage cart that includes a baggage container portion, an operator platform, front wheels and rear wheels underlying the baggage cart for supporting, and an array of photo-voltaic cells located in an overlying rel…
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Solar backpack US-2008210728-A1 2008 · BIHN JON
A solar backpack comprising: a backpack; a solar panel assembly attached to the top half of the backpack, wherein the solar panel assembly protrudes at an angle between 5 and 45 degrees above the front portion of the backpack to a…
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Solar energy backpack combination device US-2008011799-A1 2008 · CHANG I-CHUN
A solar energy backpack combination device, in which a solar energy backpack is provided with a plurality of item carrying pockets each configured with an electric power unit. Joining devices are used to install the electric power…
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Solar bag with internal battery US-2005140331-A1 2005
A bag, such as a backpack, comprises a battery internal to the bag, a solar panel assembly affixed to the front exterior of the bag, and a universal connecting system wire. The solar panel assembly includes a solar panel. The sola…
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Solar heated sleeping bag US-6313438-B1 2001
A solar heated sleeping apparatus has a sleeping bag having a rectangular lower portion and a rectangular upper portion wherein the lower and upper portions are partially connected on corresponding edges and partially fastened by …
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a solar powered backpack been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Solar bags vary in panel placement, flexibility and charging circuits.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.