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Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7717310 | Air-cushion backpack A backpack has a generally rigid support having a front face and a back face, shoulder straps attached to the support for holding same against a back of a user, and structure on the back face for holding an object. A pressurizable and flexible bladder covers general... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7631792 | Backpack A backpack is provided with a cushioning, inflatable bladder, the lower part of which extends across the bottom and an upwardly extending part so as when inflated, it generally conforms to the shape of the curvature of the thoracic region of the spine. The bladder i... | 12/15/2009 |
| 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 |
| 6915933 | Portable apparatus for carrying a stroller An apparatus, for transporting a stroller, includes a sac for receiving a stroller therethrough. A support device is connected adjacent to the bottom end portion of the sac and selectively a frame of a stroller. The wheels of a stroller are allowed to extending outw... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6863201 | Backpack for carrying hard-shell headgear A specialized backpack including a backpack body with a storage compartment having an openable region and a back panel including a headgear mounting flap with a cuff forming an opening through which a dome a hard-shell head gear with a rim may be passed through to r... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6863202 | Shoulder carrier with inflatable lumbar support A shoulder carrier having at least one shoulder strap connected to a container. A lumbar support attached to the container bears on a wearer's hip or lumbar spine to transfer weight of the shoulder carrier to the hip or lumbar spine and away from the wearer's should... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6830171 | Padding element for diver's bottle-supporting backpack A padding element for the dorsal side of a diver's bottle-supporting backpack. The padding element comprises a padded cushion capable of being fitted against the back part of the backpack and having at its lower edge a padded cushion part hinged to it and capable of... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6820783 | Back support apparatus for use with a backpack A back support apparatus having a pair of elongated, inflatable bladders which are spaced parallel to each other. The pair of bladders are vertically attached to a front panel of a backpack such that when the bladders are inflated by a pump, the user may experience ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6793112 | Shoulder carrier with laterally moveable shoulder strap A shoulder carrier having at least one shoulder strap connected to a container. A connection point between the shoulder strap and the container may be moved laterally without disconnecting the strap from the container. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6763983 | Infant carrier An infant carrier configured to be worn by a wearer is disclosed. The infant carrier includes a seat support configured to support an infant's bottom, a back support, which is integral with the seat support, a head support which is integral with the back support and... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6681968 | Kayak portage harness and method A kayak portage harness includes: a draw cord in a hem of the harness that is used to secure the hem of the harness under the lip of a kayak cockpit coaming and a pair of opposed hooks that are also secured to the lip of the kayak cockpit coaming at the f... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6626341 | Massaging book bag A massaging backpack having at least one shoulder strap for massaging an individual which includes at least one massaging unit carried by the shoulder strap, at least one power supply carried by the backpack and connected to the massaging unit, and at lea... | 09/30/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6607107 | Backpack and improved load-carrying system therefor A load-carrying system for a backpack, and a backpack including such load-carrying system. The load-carrying system includes an improved structure, particularly for use during the practice of various sports, more particularly for gliding sports, such as s... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6598771 | Infant carrier An infant carrier configured to be worn by a wearer is disclosed. The infant carrier includes a seat support configured to support an infant's bottom, a back support, which is integral with the seat support, a head support which is integral with the back ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6598772 | Case for musical instruments A case for musical instruments and including a shell for receiving a musical instrument and having at least one shoulder strap attachable from outside to the shell at upper and lower attachment points provided of the shell, a connection element provided a... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6471105 | Shoulder carrier with inflatable lumbar support A shoulder carrier having at least one shoulder strap connected to a container. A lumbar support attached to the container bears on a wearer's hip or lumbar spine to transfer weight of the shoulder carrier to the hip or lumbar spine and away from the wear... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6328192 | Golf bag with an integrated back pad and dual shoulder strap assembly A golf bag incorporating an integrated back pad and dual straps is described. The back pad comprises two elements: an upper back pad member and a lower back pad member. The lower back pad member acts as an intermediate between the back of the golfer and t... | 12/11/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6176408 | Helmet backpack A helmet backpack is provided to carry a helmet. A helmet enclosure combined with strapping form the helmet backpack. A helmet is inserted through an opening of the enclosure and secured with a zipper assembly, buttons and buttonholes, hook-and-loop faste... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6109495 | Backpack with inflatable pockets A backpack with inflatable pockets for reducing shoulder and back fatigue when carrying a load. The backpack with inflatable pockets includes a housing with front and back portions, a pair of side portions, top and bottom portions, and an interior that is... | 08/29/2000 |
| 6015076 | Bridging hipbelt for a backpack A hipbelt for backpacks that is more comfortable and reduces fatigue by bridging across muscles and nerves in the gluteal region. The embodiment shown features a rigid crosspiece that prevents an attached taut belt or foam pad cushion from contacting the ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5984154 | Wheelaway backpack The shoulder straps of a wheelaway backpack are stowed in a compartment between a main back wall panel and a secondary back wall panel of the container, which compartment also receives the towing handle support tubes. A wheel cover panel, the lower edge o... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5975387 | Bladder frame backpack A pack for holding articles and providing fluid hydration is provided. The pack includes a bladder compartment having an opening for securing a fluid bladder therein for hydration with a hose attached thereto. The bladder has a front side adapted to be po... | 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 |
| 5957356 | Air support apparatus A new air support apparatus for use in a variety of applications including providing support to a structure. The inventive device includes an inflatable tube, a valve for permitting inflation of the inflatable tube, and a flexible mesh in a surrounding re... | 09/28/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5908147 | Carrying bag for a notebook computer and peripherals A carrying bag for a notebook computer and peripherals includes a rectangular case provided with with a cover having one side connected with one side of the rectangular case and three sides sealably connected with the rectangular case by a zipper, the rec... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5893504 | Open-ended backpack for carrying a plurality of foldable chairs A backpack for carrying foldable chairs and other accessories comprises an outer envelope open at one end into which a foldable chair is placed, a pair of spaced straps mounted at one end to the outer surface of the backpack and extending over the outward... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5887771 | Back supported umbrella holder An umbrella support device for securing an umbrella in an operative position for a user, comprising a frame securable to the user's back and at least one receptacle for retaining the handle of a conventional umbrella. A fastening system is incorporated in... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5829874 | Backpack mounted pivoting motor for concrete finishing A portable concrete finishing system comprising a backpack-borne, pivoting engine that powers a selected tool. A rigid frame supporting a four cycle motor is connected to the tool by a flexible power shaft. A removable vibration absorption system isolates... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5826770 | Carrying bag for a notebook computer and peripherals A carrying bag for a notebook computer and peripherals includes a rectangular case provided with a handle, a shoulder strap, and two positioning straps, the straps having two engageable connectors, a cover having one side connected with one side of the re... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5769295 | Back pack holder A back pack holder, comprising an elongated strap having upper and lower ends, the strap upper end operatively connected to the upper extent of the back pack, and the strap lower end selectively connectible to either one of two lower extents of the back p... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5762250 | Convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices A convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices, particularly notebook computers, which is adapted to be used as a carrying case for the electronic device as well as a work platform. The carrying case has a case structure which ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5762251 | External frame backpack with flexible harness An external frame backpack includes a frame (14), a hipbelt (32), two flexible stays (50, 52), a back panel (38), and a lower panel (40). The frame is external and substantially rigid. It includes upper, middle, and lower frame members (22, 24, 26) secure... | 06/09/1998 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5716131 | Portable four cycle backpack pendulous vibrator A portable concrete vibrator system comprising a backpack-borne four cycle engine that powers a pendulous vibrator. The backpack comprises a rigid frame mounting a four cycle motor that is connected to the vibrator by a flex-shaft and isolated therefrom b... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5706992 | Backpack for carrying a laptop computer A backpack for carrying a laptop computer comprising: flexible front, rear, bottom and side panels the interior surfaces of which define the interior of the backpack, wherein the side panel extends along each side and across the top of the backpack and th... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5639004 | Convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices A convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices, particularly notebook computers, which is adapted to be used as a carrying case for the electronic device as well as a work platform. In a preferred embodiment, the carrying case ... | 06/17/1997 |
