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Glam girl Heddy Lamar may have used her good looks to good effect on the silver screen, but she put her smarts to better use as an inventor. During World War II, she co-patented a frequency-switching system for torpedo guidance that was considered years ahead of its time.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181835 | Resilient strap mounting for user-borne athletic packs A resilient strap mount allowing for increased flexibility and movement of a user's shoulders and arms while wearing an athletic pack is presented. The resilient strap mount is constructed having a flexible body member consisting of two body member arms and a body m... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8066164 | Backpack having auto-adjusting waistbelt A backpack is provided including a waistbelt having a dual-axis canting system. The waistbelt includes a central support and left and right belt portions that are pivotally coupled to the central support, extending around the sides of the user. The belt portions are... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7946460 | 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 connected with the balancing device respectively. The balancing device is consisted... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7770769 | Adjustable rucksack harness The invention relates to a rucksack harness comprising central adjustment means (6) located on an upper part of a rear wall of a rucksack; and a central web (8) adjustably attached to the rear wall of the rucksack by the central adjustment means (6 | 08/10/2010 |
| 7391123 | Backpack for harvesting electrical energy during walking and for minimizing shoulder strain A suspended-load backpack designed to permit the load to move relative to the backpack frame during walking and running so that the large movements between the load and the frame of the backpack reduce the fluctuations of absolute vertical motion of the load. Becaus... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7350683 | Flexible rod support member for packs, bags and other articles A support member for packs, bags and other articles adapted to be supported from the shoulders of an individual. The support member defines a pair of arms adapted to engage the waist and/or hips of the individual and being made of flexible material, such as a flexib... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350682 | Rigid clip support member for packs, bags and other articles A rigid, flexible weight support clip for over-the-back mounted packs, bags, and other articles. In one embodiment, the clip is located within the interior of a back pack and includes arms adapted to protrude through apertures defined in the pack and extend through ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7316340 | Backpack accessible from the front while wearing The present disclosure is an altered backpack, which allows the wearer to reconfigure the shoulder straps while wearing, swing the backpack around to the wearer's front, and access the contents of the backpack while still wearing the backpack. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7309055 | Apparatus for flushing fluids from a tube A tube flushing device has a shell having a first housing and a second housing connected on a side thereof so as to be movable between an open position and a closed position. A first pair of wheels are rotatably mounted in the first housing. A second pair of wheels ... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7287677 | 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... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7232048 | Device for carrying a load on one's back and for adjusting the position of said load This device is noteworthy in that it comprises two elements of positional control and adjustment made using manual remote controls that are independent of one another and that allow the position of a back frame to be adjusted with respect to a carrying harness. The ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7232049 | Rigid hip support member for packs, bags and other articles A hip support member for packs, bags and other articles including a pair of spaced-apart rigid arms adapted to engage the hips of the wearer of the pack, bag or article. A sleeve or shoulder associated with either the arms or the article secures the arms to the arti... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7204399 | Compression system for backpack A backpack with a compression system includes a backpack body having a top side, a bottom side, two lateral sides, a body side, an outer side and a pair of shoulder straps. Each shoulder strap has a first end connected at a junction of the top side and the body side... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198186 | Support frame for a respiratory air container A support frame for a respiratory air container that can be adjusted to the torso length of a user. The support frame has a support plate with shoulder straps and to which at least one respiratory air container is fastened and from which pneumatic and electric suppl... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7166790 | Percussion instrument carrier assembly Drum hardware and drum secured thereon are preferably supported on a vest type, T-bar or tubular carrier having a plurality of separate parts removable from each other and formed of a rigid plastic, light metal such as magnesium, aluminum or titanium. The removable ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7152771 | Device for adjusting the carrying position of a rucksack The device for adjusting the carrying position of a rucksack consists of a rucksack back (1) on which a carrying harness (3) is positioned, characterized in that it comprises two means for controlling and adjusting the position (M1–M2),... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7100809 | Carrying bag A carrying bag, particularly a backpack, comprises a receiving container for receiving objects to be taken along, and a carrying device connected to the receiving container. The carrying device is decoupled in its movements from the receiving container by the provis... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7059504 | Extendable and retractable shoulder strap for golf bags A golf bag includes a body attached at one end thereof to a top member and at the other end thereof to a bottom member. A shoulder strap has an upper end located near the top member and a lower end located intermediate the top and bottom members. A mechanism urges t... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7021508 | External frame backpack An external frame backpack comprising two spaced-apart substantially rigid frame side posts, a substantially rigid cargo shelf integrally connected to the side posts, a substantially rigid upper cross member secured between the side posts, a substantially rigid lowe... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021509 | Safety bag with firm structure A safety bag with a firm structure is formed by connecting a hard casing and a soft enclosure. The connectors for connecting a cover extending from the soft enclosure and the hard casing are installed with a plurality of buckles. The cover is installed with a first ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6892915 | Pack frame assembly and hydration systems incorporating the same Packs that have a body-conforming frame assembly. In some embodiments, the frame assembly is adapted to conform in multiple dimensions to the shape of a user's back or other body portion. In some embodiments, the frame assembly's shape is at least substantially defi... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6871766 | Pivoting shoulder strap for a backpack A pivoting shoulder strap for a backpack comprises a retaining plate positioned within the backpack, a shoulder strap having a first end and a second end, the first end adapted to being connected to the backpack, and a pivoting mechanism positioned on the second end... | 03/29/2005 |
| 6840419 | Adjustable load support-mounting device for a backpack A mounting device for a backpack includes a first mounting element adapted to be connected to a load supported on a user's back, and a second mounting element adapted to be connected to a user's waist belt. The first mounting element is pivotable relative to the sec... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6837409 | Backpack system A pack system having a suspension system with a waist belt which slidably carries a bag or pack. At least one shoulder strap extends between the top of the bag and the side of the bag. A compression suspension system attaches to the pack at multiple locations and is... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6619521 | Umbrella support apparatus An umbrella supporting apparatus comprising a harness having shoulder straps, a waistband and a back-mounted umbrella support assembly which allows the canopy of the umbrella to be adjusted in two different planes. The back-mounted umbrella support assemb... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6607108 | Load transfer and stabilization system for backpacks A backpack load transfer and stabilization system includes a roll control rod coupled to a hip belt for a backpack. The control rod is contained entirely within the hip belt and extends across the width of the hip belt. The control rod is coupled, in turn... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6536641 | Back-mounted load-carrying apparatus A back-mounted load-carrying device, such as a backpack or a child carrier, having an adjustable waist belt assembly is described. The waist belt assembly is freely slidable between a variety of vertical positions along a rigid frame. A locking mechanism,... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6484912 | Experienced backpacker A backpack constructed of two lightweight pieces of pliable material allowing said backpack to be easily stocked and sealed. The single piece of pliable material comprising a top flap, a bottom flap, two side flaps and a support section. The backpack is f... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6325262 | Backpack with ram air channel A backpack (100) including a carrying compartment (110) with a pair of shoulder straps (120) and a hip belt (128) attached thereto, for carrying the backpack on a user's back. The back portion of the backpack includes a porous outer panel (130) disposed a... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6179187 | Ergonomically enhanced backpack An ergonomically enhanced backpack comprises a frame having a semi-rigid dorsal plate contoured to the shape of the lumbar region. The dorsal plate is secured to the body by a combination of shoulder straps and waist belt. An expandable cargo compartment ... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6164509 | Ergonomic bookpack An ergonomic bookpack having an automatic suspension system is disclosed. A series of top straps, side straps, bottom straps and optional support members serve to move the bookpack center of gravity higher in the bookpack and closer to the wearer's body, ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6070776 | Backpack load centering system A backpack in which length of the shoulder straps automatically adjust as to length when the wearer twists his or her torso. The shoulder straps are connected at their lower end to form one continuous strap. This strap passes below the bottom panel of the... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6024265 | Rucksack A rucksack comprises a sack (1), a carrying harness (11) and a waistbelt (12). The rucksack has an external frame member comprising a U-shaped hoop (20) which is connected by its free ends to the waistbelt (12) and extends around the side walls (4) and fr... | 02/15/2000 |
| 5984157 | Shoulder support structure for a load carrying system A shoulder support assembly is provided for a load carrying system having a load support structure. The shoulder support assembly includes a pair of shoulder support structures. Each shoulder support structure includes a first piece and a second piece piv... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5954253 | Flexible frame load carrying system A load support system is provided including a flexible frame unit attached to a shoulder support structure and to a hip belt assembly. The frame is pivotally attached to the hip belt assembly and is held in a slightly bowed configuration, whereby load is ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5890640 | Internal frame pack with load-responsive spring rods An internal frame backpack (10) includes a pack (12) having an anterior side (14) that contacts a user's back, and left and right shoulder straps (10, 18) attached at an upper end to an upper portion (20) of the pack and at a lower end to left and right l... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5878928 | Wolfpack A hard-shelled backpack that consists of opposing outer doors, removable interlocking compartments, detachable outer pockets, dual purpose shoulder straps, a multipurpose frame, and dual purpose cargo bags, as-well-as a unique hip suspension device that a... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5806740 | Modular load carrying equipment An improved universal adjustable modular load backpack for carrying heavy loads to be used in conjunction with a multi-functional, soldier-centered, computer enhanced warfare system includes storage modules releasably mounted on a flexible pack frame exte... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5730347 | Rucksack A rucksack includes a bag portion, a back portion secured to the bag portion, and a reinforcing frame. The frame has an inverted U-shape including a pair of depending branch portions and a connecting portion secured to an outer face of the back portion. T... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5725139 | Backpack with adjustments for body size A backpack includes a waistbelt system with a pocket formed by a pair of longitudinally extending spaced-apart flexible straps for receiving the hipbone of the user. The pocket is formed by a pair of longitudinally extending spaced-apart flexible strap. O... | 03/10/1998 |
