| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 224628000 | Including rigid or semirigid support structure | 41 |
| 20080203128 | Backpack suspension system with hub - A backpack suspension system is provided that provides a more natural feel as it is able to match a hiker's twisting and bending motions. A backpack suspension system comprises a frame having an upper and a lower portion, and a hub connecting the upper and lower portion. The upper and lower portion comprise a plurality of rods adapted to rotate within the hub. The hub is adapted to pivot about a horizontal axis. In certain embodiments the frame is substantially X shaped and in certain embodiments the hub is substantially X shaped. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20110259935 | Self Stabilizing Backpack - A backpack with a self stabilizing shoulder strap system is disclosed. The backpack includes two shoulder straps, an intermediate member, and a bag. The bag is configured to pivot about a first connector associated with the intermediate member. The shoulder straps are configured to pivot about connectors associated with the intermediate member. The configuration of the shoulder strap system allows for the bag to remain substantially vertical during motions as the shoulders are raised and lowered. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110309124 | BACKPACK COMPRISING DEVICE FOR VARIABLE ATTACHMENT OF SHOULDER BELTS - The invention relates to a backpack having shoulder straps and an adjustment plate for attaching the shoulder straps so as to be adjustable in the horizontal and vertical directions; the adjusting plate is fitted on a network, which network is spaced apart from a rear wall of the backpack by a rear-ventilated climate zone. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120024926 | Ergonomic Backpack - An embodiment of the present invention provides a backpack for wearing on a back of a user. The backpack includes at least one cargo compartment, two straps, and a frame. The cargo compartment is wider at a top end of the cargo compartment than at the bottom end. The frame has a first portion located adjacent to one side of the user's spine and a second portion located adjacent to the other side of the user's spine. The first and second portions are shaped to be complementary to the user's spine. Also, massaging beads are located in the frame and massage muscles on each side of the user's spine. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20130001268 | Methods for Making a Composite Backpack Frame - A backpack and frame are disclosed, as are methods of making the frame using composite materials and compression molding. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction using a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by interstitial layers. The frame has a mid-back portion that includes openings for independently positionable shoulder straps and a lower back portion that provides for a rotatable connection to a belt assembly. A pair of curved stay portions is contiguous with the mid-back portion of the frame and curves outwardly as the stay portions extend downwardly. The frame is preferably curved to match the curvature of the human back. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130105537 | BACK SUPPORT FOR BACKPACK | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130140337 | BACKPACK WITH SIDE BOLSTERS - A backpack includes a stabilizing and ventilating side bolsters coupled to a frame. The side bolsters are secured to the frame by being received in sleeves or by straps having clips disposed through slots in the side bolsters. A particular side bolster includes at least one channel to allow air flow away from the back side of the wearer. The side bolster is comprised of high-density foam to stabilize the backpack under load while providing improved ventilation. The side bolsters have a center axis that is spatially separated in a forward direction from a surface of the frame to allow the side bolsters to contour around the back side of the wearer. The side bolsters may be formed for a particular environment, body type, or loads to be carried in the backpack by changing the stiffness, density, material, dimensions or other aspects of the side bolsters. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140069978 | LOAD CARRYING GARMENT - A load carrying garment incorporating a load supporting and stabilizing layer to distribute the load secured to a wearable element. The specific load securing element is removably attached to the garment. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140183240 | BACK STRAIN ALLEVIATING FISHING POLE HARNESS WITH ROTATABLY ENGAGING POLE RECEPTACLES - An apparatus wearable on a torso of a user to support a fishing rod is disclosed. A primary panel is defined by an external side, an internal side, and a central section. The internal side has a contour substantially conforming to an abdominal side of the torso, while the central section is interposed between a left peripheral section and a right peripheral section, and further defined by a tapered top end apex, through which a center axis spanning a length of the central section extends. Partial spherical sockets are in a spaced relationship aligned in a single column along the center axis. The socket is receptive to a corresponding partial spherical joint member in a rotating engagement, and the joint member is coupled to the article. A harness member secures the primary panel to the torso and redirect horizontal forces against the primary panel to a vertical direction. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20150028077 | Ergonomic Back Support Device - An embodiment of the present invention provides a backpack for wearing on a back of a user. The backpack includes at least one cargo compartment, two straps, and a frame. The cargo compartment is wider at a top end of the cargo compartment than at the bottom end. The frame has a first portion located adjacent to one side of the user's spine and a second portion located adjacent to the other side of the user's spine. The first and second portions are shaped to be complementary to the user's spine. Also, massaging beads are located in the frame and massage muscles on each side of the user's spine. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20190142143 | Smart Phone Backpack Carrying Case | 05-16-2019 |
| 224629000 | Rigid or semirigid container | 2 |
| 20100219222 | CARRYING DEVICE - In one aspect, there is disclosed a carrying device that comprises in combination a bucket and a cover positioned about the bucket. The cover may include a cylindrical wall, an open top, and a bottom wall. The bottom wall includes an opening covered by a moveable barrier for allowing access to the bucket from a bottom of the cover. The cylindrical wall may include a zipper secured thereon. The zipper allows the cylindrical cover to open for positioning the bucket in and out of the cover. The bucket may further include a lid that is removably attached to the bucket. A padded cover may be positioned on the lid providing a seating surface. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20190142141 | HARD SHELL BACKPACK | 05-16-2019 |
| 224631000 | Including means for adjusting receiver relative to the support structure | 2 |
| 20100032464 | BACKPACK FRAME SYSTEM - The present invention involves the provision of a backpack frame assembly and associated load carrying devices. The backpack frame includes a plurality of stays having flexible joints therebetween. A membrane is secured to certain of the stays and helps resist flexing of joints between adjacent stay end portions. Load carrying devices may be provided and are releasably mounted to the frame assembly. The distance between the assembly's shoulder straps and hip belt can be adjusted to accommodate user's having different torso lengths by using an adjuster sheet to separate hook and look members attaching a shoulder strap assembly to a frame assembly. The adjuster sheet can operate as a support element when not operating as an adjuster. The adjuster sheet can be constructed of a laminated composite material and include reinforcing ribs formed therein. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20130206805 | VARIABLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR BACKPACKS - An adjustable suspension system for a backpack includes a flexible frame, a trampoline and a tension adjustment mechanism. The suspension system can allow the user to control the position of the frame anywhere between a flat position directly adjacent to the user's back and a fully bowed position that arches away from the user's back. | 08-15-2013 |
| 224633000 | Framework | 26 |
| 20100116861 | Backpack ventilator - A backpack ventilator is described. An embodiment of the present invention includes a portion of mesh fabric that is attached to a conventional fabric and a spring wire perimeter frame is inserted between them. Stretched between various points on the frame is a plurality of springs. The resulting backpack ventilator is secured between a backpack and the wearer. The springs distribute the pressure from the backpack across a wide contact area to increase comfort for the wearer. The backpack ventilator significantly increases airflow ventilation between the wearer and the backpack. As the wearer moves, the frame and springs absorb some of the impact forces that would otherwise be directed towards the wearer. Furthermore, the movement also causes the ventilator to draw air in and out of the mesh fabric thereby reducing heat and sweat buildup. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100243693 | Carrying Device Dual Shoulder Strap System - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a carrying system with an enclosure member and a shoulder attachment system. The shoulder attachment system includes a first and second shoulder strap individually coupled to the external surface of the enclosure member. The bottom ends of the first and second shoulder straps are intercoupled via a coupling member. The coupling member is slidably routed through a sleeve member within the internal region of the enclosure member. The sleeve member includes an internal channel having a cross-sectional shape that substantially matches the cross-sectional shape of the coupling member, thereby minimizing frictional resistance as the coupling member is translated through the sleeve member. The slidable intercoupling between the bottom ends of the first and second shoulder straps with respect to the enclosure member enables articulation of one shoulder strap to be balanced by corresponding articulation of the opposite shoulder strap. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100243694 | Carrying Device Waist Belt System - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a user based carrying system capable of independent transportation of a load including a hip-based user attachment system. The carrying system includes an enclosure member having an internal region encased by an internal surface. A user attachment system releasably secures the carrying system to the user for independent transportation without requiring muscular engagement. The user attachment system includes a hip attachment system with a dorsal articulation member and a strap member. The dorsal articulation member includes a front and rear member three-dimensionally moveably coupled to one another. The rear member is coupled to the enclosure member and the front member is coupled to the strap member. The three-dimensional moveable coupling between the front and rear members includes three restricted degrees of freedom configured to efficiently absorb corresponding user hip movements and directly support other user hip movements. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110108595 | Exoskeletal Backpack System and Articulating Connector Therefor - An exoskeletal backpack system includes a pelvic superstructure, a trunk superstructure, and an articulating connector. The pelvic superstructure is configured to be carried by a user, such as, for example, a person. The trunk superstructure also includes a user engagement element that is configured as a pair of flexible composite shoulder extensions. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110198377 | BACKPACK WITH SUSPENSION - The invention relates to a backpack ( | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110284608 | RUCKSACK WITH REAR VENTILATION ZONE - The invention relates to a rucksack ( | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110284609 | Rucksack - The present invention provides a rucksack comprising an enclosure for containing a load to be carried. A frame is attached to a back wall of the enclosure and shaped to hold the back wall of the enclosure away from the user's back to create an air gap. One or more web elements extend from a top portion of the frame to a bottom portion of the frame across the air gap. The rucksack also has a pair of shoulder straps with their top ends adjustably mounted on the web element(s) to be adjustable along the web element(s) between a first position nearer the top of the frame and a second position nearer the bottom of the frame. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120012629 | Backpack Having Removable Frame - A backpack includes a bag having an interior packing space and a back wall that has a top and a bottom. The back wall includes an opening proximate the top of the back wall. A back contacting surface is attached to the top of the back wall and the bottom of the back wall. A frame is removably mounted to the back wall between the back wall and the back contacting surface. The frame includes a bend configured to space the back wall from the back contacting surface. The frame is insertable and removable to and from the back wall through the opening. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20130062387 | BACKPACK FRAME SYSTEM - The present invention involves the provision of a backpack frame assembly and associated load carrying devices. The backpack frame includes a plurality of stays having flexible joints therebetween. A membrane is secured to certain of the stays and helps resist flexing of joints between adjacent stay end portions. Load carrying devices may be provided and are releasably mounted to the frame assembly. The distance between the assembly's shoulder straps and hip belt can be adjusted to accommodate user's having different torso lengths by using an adjuster sheet to separate hook and look members attaching a shoulder strap assembly to a frame assembly. The adjuster sheet can operate as a support element when not operating as an adjuster. The adjuster sheet can be constructed of a laminated composite material and include reinforcing ribs formed therein. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130221051 | Unitary Composite Backpack Frame with Upper Stays - Resin-impregnated sandwich composite backpack frames are disclosed. The frames may, for example, be made of a carbon fiber twill with a foam core. The frames have an upper portion that includes upwardly-extending, elongate stays to support a backpack and mechanically decouple its load from the wearer. Open, generally vertically extending tracks in the upper portion provide points of attachment for shoulder strap assemblies. The lower portion is contoured to follow the typical lumbar-sacral curvature of the human back and terminates in a generally U-shaped tongue. Openings and unreinforced areas in the frame are provided to reduce weight and increase flexibility. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140158736 | Backpack Frame Extender - One embodiment of a backpack frame extender for augmenting the length of an external backpack frame to provide longitudinally elevated connection fittings for a backpack frame load lifter straps. The backpack frame extender includes a plurality of stays and straps for attachment to a backpack frame, with a means for releasably connecting the backpack frame load lifter straps to the backpack frame extender. The attachment straps allow the backpack frame extender to be releasably attached to the backpack frame and positioned at various heights as determined by a user's torso length and personal preference. Other embodiments are described and shown. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140239030 | PACK HARNESS - An apparatus for supporting a back pack from a user comprises a substantially u-shaped harness, the harness having a rear neck portion and a pair of front portions extending therefrom. The apparatus further comprises at least one top harness connector suspended substantially downwardly from the rear neck portion, the at least one top harness connector being selectably attachable to the top of a backpack and a bottom harness connector extending from each front portions, each of the bottom harness connectors being selectably attachable to a bottom of a backpack. A system for supporting a load from a user comprises a harness and a first pack having at least one pack top connector and at least two bottom pack connectors. The harness may be located within an article of clothing. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140239031 | BACKPACK SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a lightweight, ergonomically improved backpack system comprising a storage section, an upper harness, a lower harness and an ergonomic backpack frame, that may be configured to facilitate the carrying of loads that may substantially exceed the weight of the ergonomic backpack frame. The ergonomic backpack frame may include a flex portion that includes at least one flex region. The flex portion of the ergonomic backpack frame may allow the backpack frame to substantially conform to a user's back while walking during utilization of the backpack system. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140263519 | BACKPACK FRAME SYSTEM WITH SLOTTED FRAME - A backpack frame system having a slotted frame configured to be detachably and interchangeably connected with a backpack is provided. The frame can include a plurality of generally uniformly spaced-apart slats extending between at least two upright members or cross members. Slots are defined between the slats, which are adapted for connection with an attachment system such that one or more objects or cargo may be hung from or otherwise secured to the frame. A looping system is provided for connecting the frame to the backpack. The backpack may be provided with a looping system comprising first and second sets of loops that can be interconnected by a connector and encircle a portion of the frame, such as an upright member, thereby connecting the frame to the backpack. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140332576 | Backpack Frame - A backpack and frame are disclosed. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction, most advantageously of a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by interstitial layers. The frame has a mid-back portion that includes openings for independently positionable shoulder straps and a lower back portion that provides for a rotatable connection to a belt assembly. A pair of curved stay portions is contiguous with the mid-back portion of the frame and curves outwardly as the stay portions extend downwardly. The frame is preferably curved to match the curvature of the human back. The backpack frame is lightweight and by use of composite materials can provide strength as well as selective flexibility to suspend the load of the backpack and decouple it from the movements of the wearer. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150041512 | CARRIER SYSTEM FOR A BACKPACK ENERGY SOURCE, ENERGY SOURCE AND BACKPACK ENERGY SOURCE ASSEMBLY - Carrier system for a backpack energy source, energy source and backpack energy source assembly The invention in particular is directed to a carrier system for a backpack energy source ( | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150144674 | Modular tank cradle and backpack for self-contained breathing apparatus - An SCBA backpack for air cylinders includes a chassis with a cradle receiving arrangement and a tank cradle for holding at least one air cylinder, wherein the tank cradle is removably secured to the chassis. Such an arrangement permits a variety of different tank cradles that may secure one or more cylinders but that are still compatible with a common backpack chassis. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150327656 | Shopping bags carrier and carrying method therefor - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a shopping bags carrier ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160037895 | BACKPACK FRAME - A backpack includes an upper cross member having a first end and a second end, and a lower cross member offset vertically from the upper cross member and having a third end and a fourth end. The frame includes a first rail connected to the upper cross member at the first end and the lower cross member inwards of the third end, and a second rail fixed to the upper cross member inwards from the first end and the lower cross member at the third end. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160106199 | Adjustable Shoulder Strap Attachment Assemblies - An adjustable shoulder strap attachment assembly is disclosed, as are methods for adjustably attaching shoulder straps to a backpack frame. The backpack frame has a pair of generally vertically-oriented tracks. Each strap has a cam-fastener with at least one dimension greater than the width of one of the tracks. To secure a strap to the backpack frame, the cam-fastener is inserted into the track and rotated into its use position. A desired vertical position of the strap is selected, and the strap is secured by using hook-and-loop fastener between the backpack frame and the strap. | 04-21-2016 |
| 224634000 | Parts of framework movable relative to each other | 1 |
| 20130270318 | BACKPACK FRAME SYSTEM - The present invention involves the provision of a backpack frame assembly and associated load carrying devices. The backpack frame includes a plurality of stays having flexible joints therebetween. A membrane is secured to certain of the stays and helps resist flexing of joints between adjacent stay end portions. Load carrying devices may be provided and are releasably mounted to the frame assembly. The distance between the assembly's shoulder straps and hip belt can be adjusted to accommodate user's having different torso lengths by using an adjuster sheet to separate hook and look members attaching a shoulder strap assembly to a frame assembly. The adjuster sheet can operate as a support element when not operating as an adjuster. The adjuster sheet can be constructed of a laminated composite material and include reinforcing ribs formed therein. | 10-17-2013 |
| 224635000 | Load distributing web extending between vertical frame members | 4 |
| 20080197163 | Interaction Type of Balanced Device - An interactive type of a balancing device comprises a backpack body, a balancing device, left and right shoulder straps whose top end and tail end can be connected with or detachably be connected with the balancing device respectively. Said balancing device is consisted of a lower assembly and an upper assembly connected with the backpack body and supported by the lower assembly. The left and right shoulder straps move along a rotating assembly of the upper assembly. The lower assembly connected with the backpack body is consisted of a baffle plate and a moveable device which is installed in a hollow part of an interlayer of said baffle plate. Said upper assembly and lower assembly can be used at the same time or be used by itself. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20100176172 | BACKPACK FRAME AND BAG SYSTEM - A backpack system is provided including an external frame, a pack bag and a sling configured for extending between the frame and pack bag providing a space between the frame and pack bag for accommodating heavy or bulky cargo therebetween. The sling can be extended or retracted in order to selectively adjust the distance between the pack bag and frame. The backpack system may also include a pouch for supporting a lower end of relatively long object therein, which may be carried in the space between the pack bag and frame. In one embodiment, the pack bag is equipped with stiffening members for supporting the pack bag when not mounted directly to the frame. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120199624 | BACKPACK FRAME - A backpack from has a forwardly facing side and a back side. The frame comprises a base having a generally flat midsection with forwardly curved end sections. A pair of mutually spaced arms project from the end sections of the base. The arms have a degree of twist that gradually diminishes from the end sections of the base to the upper distal ends of the arms. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20140367439 | Backpack Frame - A backpack frame comprising a plurality of flexible support members wherein each of the plurality of flexible support members further comprise a top end and a bottom end, a pack further comprising a first tensioner attachment point and a second tensioner attachment point, and a plurality of tensioners wherein each of the plurality of tensioners further comprises a tension length. One of the plurality of tensioners is attached to the first tensioner attachment point and also attached to the second tensioner attachment point. One of the plurality of flexible support members extends substantially between the first tensioner attachment point and the second tensioner attachment point. The tension length of one of the plurality of tensioners is located between the first tensioner attachment point and the second tensioner attachment point. The tension length may be adjusted. | 12-18-2014 |
| 224636000 | Knapsack supported by two upstanding, elongated members having lower ends thereof supported by torso | 1 |
| 20130240590 | Ultralight Backpack - A backpack of very simple construction is disclosed, which uses modern materials and elements to achieve great comfort and extreme light weight. A sheath is made of light, strong cloth or other pliable material, constructed so as to contain a folded backpacker's sleeping pad or other suitable removable pad, and hold it against the bearer's back. To said sheath are attached a plurality of spaced-apart vertical support members made of a light, rigid but flexible material, for attachment and support of the load. A pair of shoulder straps and a hip belt are attached for securing the backpack to the bearer's back. | 09-19-2013 |
