Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8006877 | 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 f... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7537143 | Backpack with external frame A backpack includes a bag having a body side and an outer side. A frame extends over and is secured to an exterior surface of the outer side. The frame includes an elastomeric central hub and a plurality of frame members, each of which is secured to the central hub ... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7510104 | Frame-supported packs A frame-supported back-pack for infant-carrying involves front and rear fabric-covered leaves (3,5) that hinge apart with the infant's seat (4) suspended between them. The front and rear leaves (3,5) are defined respectively by the upright secti... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7437796 | Backpack having a reservoir A backpack frame for a power bower and yard treatment sprayer system is provided in one embodiment of the present invention. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion extending outwardly from the first portion. The second portion is adapted for carryin... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7225959 | Portable, battery-powered air compressor for a pneumatic tool system A portable pneumatic fastening tool has an onboard compressor assembly to alleviate the need for an external air compressor. The onboard compressor assembly includes a motor and a compressor mounted to the tool body. The motor can be powered by a detachable battery ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7028873 | Backpack with lumbar support plate A backpack includes a backpack body having a body side. A pair of shoulder straps is connected at each end thereof to the backpack body. A semi-rigid support plate is positioned proximate the body side, and a strap is connected to the support plate such that a lower... | 04/18/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6982497 | 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... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6932128 | Apparatus and method for using a lightweight portable air/gas power supply A lightweight carbon fiber air/gas supply vessel storing high pressure air/gas. The air/gas supply vessel output is controlled by an adjustable pressure reduction valve which varies output pressure from very high to low pressure levels. An alternative multi-valve sy... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6920879 | Compressed air breathing apparatus A compressed air breathing apparatus having a base plate, at least one compressed air bottle detachably mounted to the base plate using a fastening strap and an additional fixing device, and a high-pressure fitting attached to the at least one compressed air bottle.... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6907770 | Test device for filter systems A test device (10) for filter systems, including a pneumatic unit (12), a control unit (14) for controlling the pneumatic unit (12), and a data processing unit (16), in which the pneumatic unit (12) is separated from the dat... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6843398 | Rucksack A knapsack or rucksack for providing leaning support for a wearer. The inventive rucksack or knapsack includes a back-wall and a bottom-wall formed of a rigid frame of a generally L-shape wherein a first leg of the frame supports the back-wall and a second leg suppo... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6626342 | Backpack having a modular frame The present invention provides for a backpack having a pack bag and a modular pack frame. The modular pack frame includes a generally flexible frame sheet that is fixed to a rigid support bar at the center of the frame that is contoured to mimic the shape... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6315177 | Canoe carrier backpack with collapsible table A frame assembly for a canoe backpack carrier comprising of a support rods and cross braces, adjustable webbing and straps, which allows for an individual to carry a canoe of substantial weight over rough terrain.... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6276584 | Tramper's pack A tramper's pack includes a sac 3, a shoulder harness 6/7, a supporting frame 4 and a hip belt; the frame 4 is secured to the rear surface of the sac 3 between the top of the sac 3 and a position approximately level with the wearer's lumbar dorsal pivot, ... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6202907 | Backpack frame and cot A backpack which includes a suspension and a frame. The frame includes an inner support structure and an outer support structure releasably connected to each other by quick release pins. The backpack frame can house storage bags and compartments and is ad... | 03/20/2001 |
| 5975389 | Backpack with extendable sub-frame A backpack has a pair of vertical posts, a base connected to the posts, and an extension that is slidable within the base. Various accessories such as tree claws and clamps for holding guns and bows are attachable to the base and extension. By sliding the... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5971244 | Backpack A backpack having a bow-shaped frame incorporated into its backside and two carrying straps is provided, in which the carrying straps are attached directly or indirectly to a strap that can be adjustably slid longitudinally along the backpack backside, an... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5947351 | Cylinder carrier An elongated post includes a sleeve and an extension, the extension slidably retained within the sleeve. A handle is disposed at a free end of the extension. The sleeve has a first end near the handle and a second end opposite the first end. A pair of cyl... | 09/07/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5868292 | Frame carrier for children A frame carrier including a soft body portion and a frame formed of a resin material. The soft body portion includes a front portion, a back portion, side portions and a seat portion connected to the back portion. The seat portion includes a forward end w... | 02/09/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5749503 | Convertible luggage system A luggage container which conveniently converts for use as wheeled suitcase, a backpack and a hand-carry bag having a first and second compartment for storage of belongings. A pair of wheels are rotatably mounted to an axle which is at an edge along the b... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5590825 | Backpack with convertible frame Disclosed is a lightweight backpack and its frame. The design of the frame accommodates use as a structure for shaping and supporting a recreational hiking or military infantry backpack while in a folded and compact arrangement, and additionally, accommod... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5564612 | Modular backpack A backpack includes a pair of contoured side rails and three separate molded plastic support members removably attached to the rails. The upper support member includes a structure for carrying much of the weight of the carry bag. The carry bag includes ho... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5433358 | Tripods A carrier comprises a support frame and a carrying harness. The frame is an A-frame which has two telescopic legs at each side. A third telescopic leg is pivotable with respect to the frame. The carrier is adapted to carry a bag, for example a camera equi... | 07/18/1995 |
| 5341974 | Back bag A back bag such as a back pack, knapsack or a tucksack has a bottom-equipped bag portion, a pair of shoulder straps provided on the body-contact side of the bag portion and adapted to be hung from the user's shoulders, and a hip belt extending from a lowe... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5275316 | Fisherman's back pack A back pack arranged for use by fishermen, to include a first housing for containment of fishing paraphernalia and clothing storage cooperative with a removable fish storage bag for ease of cleaning and manipulation thereof. A bait box having a removable ... | 01/04/1994 |
| 5133300 | Backpack type operating unit Disclosed is a backpack type operating unit, which includes a backpack frame having a front portion and a left lateral side portion, an operating device and a motive power source for driving the operating device. The motive power source and the operating ... | 07/28/1992 |
| 5106005 | Reusable carrier for containers A reusable carrier for plastic containers is disclosed which includes a bent wire base of suitable dimensions and configuration to fit about and secure upon the bottom bead of the plastic container. A pivotal latch is provided to alternately secure and re... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5067643 | Hip-level pack frame A hip-level pack or pack frame for minimizing strain on a wearer's back and hips includes a belt arranged to be releasably secured about a wearer's waist. Pivotally connected to the belt at spaced-apart locations therealong is a pair of relatively large b... | 11/26/1991 |
| 4883207 | Versatile sports pack A carrying assembly, suitable for use either as a backpack or a piece of luggage, and especially suited for carrying equipment for recreational water sports such as scuba diving, includes a body, having side, top, bottom, front and back walls, defining a ... | 11/28/1989 |
| 4871101 | Back-pack frame A back-pack frame (1) intended for moving loads has longitudinal beams (3, 4) and cross beams (10, 13), carrying straps, load-securing elements, and coupling elements (17, 18) that make it possible to arrange two such back-pack frames (1) end-to-end, so a... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4778091 | Backpacker's child carrier apparatus A child carrier apparatus (10) specifically designed for use in combination with a backpack (100) having two vertically projecting main frame members (103); wherein, the child carrier apparatus (10) includes a primary strap unit (11) having adjustable loo... | 10/18/1988 |
| 4662551 | Back-pack power supply for pneumatic hand tools A unitary back-pack air supply to supply air to a pneumatic hand tool. The back-pack includes a substantially flat, rectilinear frame defining an air supply chamber and substantially flat vertical front and rear planes. Shoulder and waist straps are conne... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4593841 | Pack cart A pack cart convertible for use as a cart for wheeling a load over the ground, for use as a back pack for carrying loads on the back, or for carrying loads by hand comprises a lightweight tubular cart frame having quickly removable wheels and adapted to h... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4582165 | Pack frame and tree stand A pack frame and tree stand assembly is comprised of two major components. A back engaging support platform serves as the pack frame in the back pack mode and as the tree engaging support platform in the tree stand mode. A pack carrying seat is the second... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4572414 | Smoke ejector carrier A carrier of the backpack type is disclosed, for use by firefighters in transporting a smoke ejector to a location within the building where it is to be used in removing smoke from the building interior. A back plate may be quickly strapped to the firefig... | 02/25/1986 |
| 4383528 | Oxygen caddy The oxygen caddy is a carrier for an oxygen tank of the type used by emergency medical personnel. It includes a fabric case which covers a rigid, protective, supporting frame in which the oxygen tank is held. The case includes pockets in which oxygen deli... | 05/17/1983 |
