| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 224637000 | And attaching means extending circumferentially of torso | 42 |
| 20080203129 | Carrying Device - A support having two extensions which protrude forward on both sides in the final lower region, and an identical shoulder rest form a monolithic plastic hard shell. Vertically adjustable strips that support a waist belt are fixed to the extensions while a should mounting adjoins the shoulder rest via a ball-and-socket joint. The should mounting supports shoulder belt arrangements encompassing one respective top belt and a bottom belt which is joined to the top belt via a buckle, is pulled all the way to the extension through the buckle, and is anchored there. A bag for carrying material that is to be transported is disposed on the front face of the support, in the hard shell, the bag being accessible from the front, while straps for fastening a snowboard, showshoes, a helmet, or other large objects are mounted on the rear face thereof. The position of the objects relative to the body of the wearer is reliably fixed by the stationary or rigid connection of the support to the shoulder belt arrangements and the waist belt. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090020580 | Backpack Systems - Backpack and counterbalance systems using load balancing pockets to be worn during active movement. The load balancing pockets of such system are arranged in the following way: a gap is created between the pockets so that the feet of the wearer are visible through the gap; the sides of the pockets do not hinder the natural swing of the arms when walking or running; this positioning is maintained whatever the size and shape of the wearer. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090026241 | CARRYING SYSTEM FOR RUCKSACKS - The invention relates to a carrying system for a rucksack with at least one accommodation container with at least two shoulder straps which connect the rucksack to a carrier, with each shoulder strap having at least two strap sections, and with each shoulder strap having at least one first releasable connecting device which connects the two strap sections to one another. The carrying system according to the invention is characterized in that a triggering device is provided which can be operated by the carrier and is connected to at least two releasable connecting devices in such a way that the connecting devices are released substantially without a time delay when the triggering device is operated. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090159629 | RUCKSACK WHICH MAY BE SWITCHED TO A FRONT POSITION - A rucksack including a bag and a shoulder straps/belt assembly laid out in the back of the bag. The bag is laid out in order to switch from a standard wearing position into a front position. The shoulder straps/belt assembly has two straps each having an upper portion, attached to the top of the back of the bag, an intermediate portion, and a lower portion. The ends common to the intermediate portions and to the lower portions are attached to the bottom of the back of the bag, the distal ends of the lower portions are provided with a fastening system. A sliding system is laid out on the bag in order to slidably mount one of the common ends between the intermediate portion and the lower portion of one of the straps. The strap has a fastening system laid out the common end between the upper portion and the intermediate portion. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090272778 | Auxiliary loop and span harness for a string trimmer or the like - An auxiliary harness supported by right or left shoulder to suspend the string trimmer at or near a fixed point somewhat central to the torso having a carrying case, a string trimmer quick release button, an on-off lock to release or fix a retractable cable from a spring loaded spool, the cable fitted to the string trimmer and the operator by harness clips, the cable having to provide a longitudinal span to dampen lateral kickback and longitudinal flutter and to relax one or more trigger fingers, the operator having to adjust the cable and the boom slightly without having to remove the harness, the cable made of firm or elastic material having to dampen an operator's foot movement and the string trimmer vibration with a two-way longitudinal span embodiment or maneuvers the string trimmer with a single loop embodiment, and the harness providing steps to relieve operator fatigue. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100243695 | Diving equipment pack - A scuba gear travel bag, possessing an expandable compartment, wherein the means for expanding said compartment utilizes a zipper, having a two piece zipper tape, with separable and engagable male and female profile elements. The zipper initiates at a location on the travel bag, at or near a central point of expansion, in the expansion dimension, and spirals around the circumference of the bag, expanding generally outwardly away from the central point of expansion in a mirror image configuration. It also possesses a removable, self-storage subunit with a support template for an integrated diver's buoyancy compensator, wherein the buoyancy compensator possesses a zipper fastening means for fully engaging or disengaging the compensator from the travel bag. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100282808 | Personal carrier harness - A personal weight-bearing harness that is worn over at least one shoulder of a wearer and that comprises at least one handle attached to the front of a strap of the harness provides an improved means of carrying an infant or other item in at least one arm of the wearer. The hand of the arm carrying the infant or item can grasp the handle, which results in at least some of the weight of the carried item(s) being transferred to the shoulder and/or back of the wearer. The harness is worn over, under, or incorporated into an outer garment, such as a coat, jacket, vest, shirt, sweatshirt, and the like; in the latter two cases, a handle is accessed through an opening in the outer garment disposed over the handle. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100301085 | Lateral Restraining Device for a Backpack and a Method for Forming the Same - A lateral restraining device for preventing lateral movement of a backpack including at least two vertically extending curbs situated on an anterior surface of the backpack, the curbs corresponding to a respective lateral side of the wearer and configured to grip the wearer. A convertible lateral restraining device for preventing movement of a backpack on a wearer including at least two flaps of material and at least two straps, where the two flaps may be positioned in a flat position to act as a torso pad or in a rolled position secured by the straps to act as a lateral restraining device. A method of forming a lateral restraining device from a torso pad is also provided. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110108596 | BACK STRAIN ALLEVIATING FISHING POLE HARNESS - An apparatus wearable on a torso of a user to support and article such as a fishing rod is disclosed. The apparatus includes a primary panel defined by an external side and an internal side that has a contour substantially conforming to the torso. The primary panel is also defined by a central section interposed between a left peripheral section and a right peripheral section, with the central section including at least one open recess that is receptive to the article. The recess is defined by an outline on the primary panel and a depth that extends into the primary panel. The apparatus also includes at least one harness member that cooperates with the primary panel to secure the same to the torso and redirect horizontal forces against the primary panel to a vertical direction. The harness member is engageable to the shoulders of the user. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110278337 | Carrying bag for a notebook computer - A carrying bag for a notebook computer has a body and two back straps. The body has a first housing and a second housing mutually folded together and having a chamber defined therebetween. The second housing is connected with the first housing with a bottom wall thereof. The second housing has a positioning strap and a fixing strap for fixing a portable support frame. The back straps mounted on the second housing. Each back strap has two ends respectively mounted on a bottom and a top of the second housing. The present invention allows users to operate a notebook computer outdoors and upon walking without having to keep staying at a fixed location. Users can operate the notebook computer at any time regardless of if standing or leaning against a wall. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110278338 | 5-Day Combat Backpack - A backpack can be used in many different configurations and is adaptable to support numerous attachments and accessories so as to support, for example, a soldier for up to five days or more. The main pack body includes a large main compartment, and upper and lower sewn-on secondary compartments on the backside of the pack. Two detachable side pouches may be provided, and a detachable bottom compartment. A suspension system includes a waist belt and a shoulder strap system. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110290843 | RUNNING BAG WITH A CONVEX BACK PANEL - Systems and methods for carrying a load on the back of a user and backpacks having a convex back panel are described. The convex back panel of the backpack may curve outward from the center of a wearer's back to minimize contact between the backpack and the wearer's back The backpack may also have a center-support panel for contacting the spinal region of the back of the wearer of the backpack. The center-support panel may have grooves for distributing a load along a wearer's back. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120018479 | Adjustable Waist Belt System for a Carrying Apparatus - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a user-based carrying system, including an enclosure member and a user attachment system. The user attachment system includes a hip attachment system comprising a dorsal pad and a first and second strap member coupled to the enclosure member. The strap members are configured to laterally extend around the waist region of the user. An adjustable coupling between the first and second strap members and the enclosure member includes a first and second male sleeve coupler rigidly coupled to the enclosure member and a plurality of sleeves disposed on each of the first and second padded regions. The first and second male sleeve couplers are disposed within one sleeve on the respective first and second padded region. The distal length of the first and second strap members is dependent on a plurality of sleeves within which the first and second male sleeve couplers are disposed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130175310 | BACK PACK FOR ELONGATED ITEMS - A backpack for carrying elongated equipment includes a storage compartment with an internal structural frame. Multiple straps or bands from the storage compartment provide shoulder and waist straps or bands for mounting the backpack to an individual and upper and lower restraining bands secure the elongated equipment to the rear of the backpack. The upper and lower bands extend rearward, such that a pair of upper restraining bands secure an upper portion of the elongated equipment to an upper portion of the backpack and a pair of lower restraining bands secure a lower portion of the elongated equipment to a lower portion of the backpack. The upper and lower restraining bands are secured to, or pass through, the structural frame and strap openings within the wall of the storage compartment. The restraining bands are preferably secured to the frame to prevent sideways motion of the elongated equipment. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130299541 | SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT FOR AN IMPLEMENT - This invention relates to a support arrangement for an implement such as a metal detector, the support arrangement comprising a harness worn by a user, the harness comprising an attachment point for a first load-bearing element transferring a load associated with the implement to the attachment point, and a second load-bearing element transferring the load from the attachment point to a further point on the harness. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140001220 | ERGONOMIC SEGMENTED PACK | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140001221 | OBJECT CARRYING DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140014700 | LOAD CARRIER DEVICE - A load carrier device for enabling a user to carry a load includes a belt for fastening about a waist of the user and an element of substantial vertical rigidity configured to exert a lifting force on the load when the load is attached to shoulder straps on shoulders of the user. The device further includes an adjustable elastic connection attached to the belt for supporting a lower end of the element of substantial vertical rigidity such that adjusting the adjustable elastic connection changes a distribution of a weight of the load between the shoulders and the waist of the user. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140048575 | Split compartment system - A split compartment system with a first and second compartment fitted with first and second upper adjustment straps and first and second lower adjustment straps as well as first and second shoulder straps. Each upper adjustment strap is fitted with a release connector and adjustment buckle and each lower adjustment strap is fitted with a release connector and adjustment buckle. The upper and lower adjustment straps can be shortened or lengthened using this adjustment buckle in order to increase or decrease the distance between the first and second compartments allowing the compartments to straddle a roller board or other apparatus. In addition the release connectors of the upper and lower adjustment straps may be used to separate the first and second compartments from one another entirely allowing the user to utilize the first and second compartment as two separate bags. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140151424 | MODULAR CARRYING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a modular carrying system for transporting loads and which further includes an improved hip belt and other means for carrying loads and protecting the user from injury from ballistic projectiles, stabbing weapons and the like. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140252059 | Backpack with Adjustable Hip-Belts - A backpack with an adjustable hip-belt set may include a backpanel, which may further include a panel sheet, a set of metal stays, and a thoracic carriage. The metal stays may be supported by a frame. Certain embodiments also include an adjustment mechanism, which may have hip-belt straps marked with indicia of measurement. A user may adjust the size of the hip-belt set by moving the straps horizontally in and out of cam buckles and by fastening the straps once a desired length is achieved. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20150034690 | LOAD-BEARING BELT - A load-bearing belt for use with a hiking backpack or the like, particularly for female users, is provided. The load-bearing belt includes a back portion and two side portions. The two side portions extend downward from the back portion. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150122862 | Body Mounted Sun Shielding Device - A sun shielding device to be worn on the back of a user is provided. The sun shielding device includes an elongated panel that is constructed so as to block ultraviolet rays. A front surface of the elongated panel includes an upper pair of straps affixed thereon, wherein the upper pair of straps can be positioned over the user's shoulders to support the elongated panel in a vertical orientation along the user's back. The upper pair of straps includes fasteners thereon for securement to the user's belt or similar article. A lower pair of straps is affixed on the front surface of the elongated panel and includes fasteners thereon for securement to a rear portion of a user's belt. The front surface further includes one or more cushions thereon for providing comfort to the user and for providing space between the user's back and the elongated panel. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150144675 | Adjustable Lumbar Support for Mounting on a Backpack and Backpack Having the Same - An adjustable lumbar support for mounting upon the chassis of a backpack has a lumbar support pad and a slider assembly slidably attaching the lumbar support pad to the chassis. The assembly has a locking slider that, together with the support pad, is indexable to at least two different positions along the chassis. A backpack may have such an adjustable lumbar support. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150313347 | BACKPACK AND WAIST BAG CARRYING SYSTEM - The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning element when the free end of the door is released. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20170231369 | LOAD-BEARING SYSTEMS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20170231370 | BACKPACK SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
| 224638000 | Attaching means positioned at chest | 4 |
| 20080257928 | BACKPACK FOR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS - A backpack assembly for a self contained breathing apparatus comprises a plurality of components positioned in housings that define a body for the backpack assembly. The body is assembled to a back frame. A pivoting and swiveling hip plate is connected to the back frame in multiple distinct positions to provide a customizable and comfortable fit for the wearer. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080277443 | Multi-functional Carry Pack Assembly for Fire Fighters - The present invention concerns a multi-functional carry pack assembly intended to equip fire fighters when fighting fires in wildland areas. The carry pack assembly of the invention comprises: a) a carry frame, preferably with at least two straps of shoulder strap type resting on the shoulders, and at least one cross-strap joined to said shoulder type straps and acting as belt, b) a first element of pouch type fixed or fixable to the carry frame, able to carry at least one water reservoir and a “hands-free” hydration system connected or connectable to said water reservoir, and c) at least one second element of pouch type fixed or fixable onto the carry frame and able to contain a protective, action or survival garment, a protective mask or at least one other accessory. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090065544 | Method for transporting personal accessories from standing to sitting positions - An apparatus which supports a pair of side loads in balanced and fully hand-accessible positions, while a person who is carrying the apparatus is walking in a substantially erect position, and also while the person is in a sitting position. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20100237122 | BACKPACK - A backpack assembly including a bag portion having at least one pouch and a harness assembly coupled to the bag portion for securing the bag portion to a user. The harness assembly includes first and second shoulder strap assemblies extending from the bag portion at a spaced distance apart from one another sufficient to align each first and second strap assembly with a respective shoulder region of a user. The back portion of the bag portion is configured to define a concave planar surface for confirming to a user's back. The bag portion has a width greater than that of it's length such that when the bag portion is fitted to the back of a user the bag portion is entirely disposed on a upper back portion of a user. | 09-23-2010 |
| 224639000 | Attaching means is a continuation of the shoulder straps | 5 |
| 20110036883 | D.A.S. (Dual Action Stabilizer) - The D.A.S. Dual Action Stabilizer invention combines the backpack load-bearing strap and the backpack hip-belt strap to function as one working unit. When the D.A.S. invention is installed onto a backpack the user of the backpack stabilizes their backpack load when they tighten their hip-belt. This simplifies the fitting process and saves time for the backpack user. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20130112726 | Backpack and Waist Bag Carrying System - A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a waist bag when the belt of the waist bag is secured around the bearer's waist and the backpack is worn on the bearer's back. The receiver of the waist bag can be moved without having to take off the backpack so that the receiver of the waist bag is disposed to the bearer's front and the bearer can gain access to the contents the receiver. The bearer can then move the receiver back to the lower region of the backpack. The combination of the backpack and the waist bag then will appear to be a normal backpack with a waist belt. While moving the receiver, the waist bag remains operatively connected to the backpack. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130126572 | BACKPACK AND WAIST BAG CARRYING SYSTEM - The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning system when the free end of the door is released. The receiver is tapered to easily fit into the lower compartment and remain in that compartment due to friction with the walls defining the compartment. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130277407 | BACKPACK AND WAIST BAG CARRYING SYSTEM - The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning element when the free end of the door is released. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130277408 | Shoulder Harness For Portable Working Machine - A shoulder harness includes a harness network ( | 10-24-2013 |
| 224640000 | Attaching means segmented by receiver | 3 |
| 20100170928 | HARNESS AND CHEST PLATE THEREIN - A harness including a back portion, two shoulder straps ( | 07-08-2010 |
| 20140131412 | Reconfigurable Bags and Insert Kits - An insert kit for use with an equipment bag to divide the bag into compartments and protect the bag's contents is provided. Boundary inserts can be placed around the interior perimeter of the bag and divider inserts can be placed horizontally, vertically or can flex into desired angular or arced configurations. Faces of inserts are covered with a loop material. One or more edge portions of the inserts have a hook material that is complimentary with the loop material so that the inserts can adhere to one another in a variety of positions. A backpack for carrying equipment that can be worn during and facilitate use of the equipment is also included. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20150053735 | BACKPACK AND WAIST BAG CARRYING SYSTEM - The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. | 02-26-2015 |
| 224641000 | Having stabilizers connected between attaching means and receiver | 3 |
| 20080245835 | BACKPACK SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system for a backpack includes a rocker arm pivotally connected to the backpack. A first hip stay has a first end connected to a first end of the rocker arm and a second end opposite the first end. A second hip stay has a first end connected to a second end of the rocker arm and a second end opposite the first end. A waist belt is attached to the second end of the first hip stay and to the second end of the second hip stay. The first and second hip stays distribute the load of the backpack between a wearer's left and right hips. A backpack incorporating the suspension system is also disclosed. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20110011911 | BACKPACK SUSPENSION SYSTEM - A suspension system for a backpack includes a rocker arm pivotally connected to the backpack. A first hip stay has a first end connected to a first end of the rocker arm and a second end opposite the first end. A second hip stay has a first end connected to a second end of the rocker arm and a second end opposite the first end. A waist belt is attached to the second end of the first hip stay and to the second end of the second hip stay. The first and second hip stays distribute the load of the backpack between a wearer's left and right hips. A backpack incorporating the suspension system is also disclosed. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20130256358 | DYNAMIC LOAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM - A dynamic load carriage system having a movable support member having one end coupled to a load carrier for supporting being worn or carried by an individual and another end coupled to a base belt for supporting the load carrier is disclosed. | 10-03-2013 |
