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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172117 | Stable backpack A stabilized backpack comprises a hip suspension and a shoulder suspension. The hip suspension comprises vertical support rods pivotally attached to the hip belt and pack frame to allow motion of the wearer's hips without causing varying forces on the pack. The shou... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8038042 | Backpack A backpack which includes a frame and a cover. The frame has a first frame element which is connected with a first portion of the cover and a second frame element which is connected to a second portion of the cover. The second frame element is pivotably arranged on ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8020738 | Harness for use with breathing apparatus A harness (10) for use with breathing apparatus comprises: a back plate (11); two support straps (13, 14), each of which extends between an upper part of the back plate and a lower part of the back plate, the two support straps being disposed on... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7997466 | 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 a... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7967175 | 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 por... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7931178 | Suspended load ergonomic backpack A suspended-load backpack designed to permit the load to move relative to the wearer during walking and running so that the large movements between the load and the wearer of the backpack reduce the fluctuations of vertical motion of the load with respect to ground.... | 04/26/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7237753 | Debris collecting bag and bag holder A debris collector is provided that includes a sleeve including a top opening and a bottom opening, the sleeve being operable to be attached to a bag adjacent to the bottom opening, the sleeve defining an interior. A support structure is connected to the sleeve, the... | 07/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7207077 | Backpackers/mountaineers cot A backpacker/mountaineers cot that is lightweight enough to be carried in the backcountry and that is assembled using a minimal of structural cot components in conjunction with various commonly used mountaineer's tools. It allows the elimination of the piece of foam... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7051908 | Backpack hunting blind for a tree stand A backpack hunting blind for use with a portable or fixed tree stand. The backpack has shoulder straps for carrying and one or more straps on its top portion for detachably securing the backpack to a tree stand. A hunting blind made of a flexible material is secured... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7025236 | Collapsible storage bag with collapsible support frame A collapsible storage bag for use on a vehicle such as a motorcycle, includes a collapsible support frame. In the open state, the bag is strengthened by the frame. In the collapsed state, the frame forms a compact, attractive protective cover over the storage bag. | 04/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6830170 | Collapsible decoy bag A collapsible decoy bag utilized to carry hunting supplies/accessories such as water fowl decoys. The decoy bag includes a collapsible, semi-rigid, spring-reinforced frame covered by a fabric shell formed of flexible panels. The fabric shell includes a top cover wit... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6662981 | Back-supported load-carrying mechanism with suspension-mounted pivoting lumbar support A back-supported load-carrying mechanism that includes a rigid frame having a lower portion that includes an opening between a first vertical side and a second vertical side. A horizontal shaft is mounted to the sides and extends through the opening. A lu... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6619523 | Backpack including integral vibration damper An improved backpack is provided including a frame, pack shell, shoulder straps and waist strap. Connecting the pack shell to the frame of the backpack are one or more vibration dampers. Preferably, the vibration damper includes a cylindrical housing form... | 09/16/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6513693 | Academic carrying apparatus An academic carrying apparatus for use in transporting a variety of items over the shoulders with the carrier resting along the user's back. The carrying apparatus has a body portion that defines a storage compartment. The body portion is comprised of a p... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6502732 | Foldable ski carrier pack assembly A foldable ski carrier pack assembly having 1) a main ski support frame assembly; 2) ski anchor assemblies secured to the main ski support frame assembly and operable to anchor snow skis thereto; and 3) a back support harness assembly connected to the mai... | 01/07/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6464118 | Back-supported load-carrying mechanism with pivoting lumbar support A back-supported load-carrying mechanism that includes a molded frame having a lumbar support element pivotally connected to a lower portion of the frame. The lumbar support element extends vertically, approximately halfway up the back of a user and horiz... | 10/15/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6290111 | Harness A harness for holding and supporting at least one gas pressure-container. The harness includes a backplate, a container holder mounted on a first side of the backplate, and two elongated support straps disposed on respective sides of a symmetry line divid... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6158641 | Folding frame child carrier A folding child frame carrier for carrying a child on a person's back, comprising: a collapsible front frame portion, the front frame portion having a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, the front frame portion being symmetrical about the longitudina... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6073820 | Collapsible child carrier assembly A collapsible child carrier assembly having a support frame which comprises a pair of hinge members, each of which includes a bore extending therein. The support frame further includes front and back support structures, each of which are attached to the h... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6053259 | Knapsack type working machine A knapsack type working machine has a first frame and a second frame. A prime mover for driving a working instrument is carried on the first frame. The second frame has a back pad and shoulder straps. The first frame and the second frame are separable fro... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6019263 | Small watercraft portage and carrying device A small watercraft portage and carrying device particularly adapted for mounting onto an external backpack frame. The small watercraft portage and carrying device is able to carry various types of non-inflatable canoes, kayaks, and small boats. It places ... | 02/01/2000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5954250 | Harnesses A harness to enable the wearer to carry an article such as breathing apparatus comprises a waist belt (9) carrying a waist plate (1) to which a back plate (21) is secured. The harness includes shoulder straps (20) and a coupling (41,50) for securing the a... | 09/21/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5875946 | Portage system for light watercraft A portage system for supporting light watercraft such as a canoe or kayak includes a frame having opposed first and second upright arms, a plurality of cross-struts interconnecting the arms, a pair of shoulder straps secured to a cross strut and a hip bel... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5871133 | Garment bag backpack A garment bag backpack for freeing a user's hands while traveling. The inventive device includes a main support having a pair of shoulder straps secured thereto. The main support has a waist strap secured thereto. The shoulder straps and the waist strap c... | 02/16/1999 |
