And Framework Or Rigid Shield Patents (Class 224/261)
  • Patent number: 11759000
    Abstract: A backpack includes an upper cross member having a first end and a second end, and a lower cross member offset vertically from the upper cross member and having a third end and a fourth end. The frame includes a first rail connected to the upper cross member at the first end and the lower cross member inwards of the third end, and a second rail fixed to the upper cross member inwards from the first end and the lower cross member at the third end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: CABELA'S LLC
    Inventors: Lucas Humphreys, Ryan Shutts, Laurence Robinson
  • Patent number: 11357338
    Abstract: A wearable baby carrier includes: a pad; a first strap coupled to, or configured for coupling to, the pad via a first strap connector; a second strap coupled to, or configured for coupling to, the pad via a second strap connector; and a first device connector coupled to the pad; wherein the wearable baby carrier has a first operation mode, and a second operation mode; wherein in the first operation mode, the wearable baby carrier is configured to support a weight of a baby while the wearable baby carrier is worn by the user via the first strap and the second strap; and wherein in the second operation mode, the wearable baby carrier is configured to detachably couple to a baby device via the first device connector while the wearable baby carrier is not worn by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Inventor: Paul Anthony Fulcher, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11252312
    Abstract: A lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a mounting plate, a supporting plate configured for carrying the imaging device, and a bracket. The mounting plate includes a first surface and two inner sidewalls extended from two opposing ends of the first surface along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface. The two inner sidewalls provide first sliding slots. The supporting plate includes a first side and two outer sidewalls providing second sliding slots, and is slidably disposed on the mounting plate with the second sliding slots matching the first sliding slots at corresponding positions. The bracket is coupled to the first side of the supporting plate, and includes a shape that matches the lens of the imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xi Feng Zhao, Yan Chong Zhao
  • Patent number: 10826553
    Abstract: A wearable apparatus for holding a device is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises at least one wrist strap and a mounting base supported on the at least one wrist strap. A holder base is coupled to the mounting base. The holder base is configured to hold the device. The holder base is coupled to the mounting base by either attaching to the mounting base or by being suspended away from mounting base. There is further at least one retracting cable spool for facilitating the suspension of the holder base away from the mounting base. Additionally, there is at least one connector disposed on the holder base for facilitating connection of cable from the at least one retracing cable spool. If a user should accidently drop the device the apparatus prevents the device from hitting the ground, thereby preventing any accidental damage to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Jeramiah Duran
  • Patent number: 10715704
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present disclosure further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xi Feng Zhao, Yan Chong Zhao
  • Patent number: 10136038
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a lens bracket assembly for supporting an imaging device. The imaging device includes a body and a lens connected to the body. The lens bracket assembly includes a supporting plate and a bracket. The supporting plate is used for mounting the imaging device, and the supporting plate includes a first side. The bracket includes a supporting portion of which the shape matches the lens of the imaging device and a fixing portion connected with the supporting portion. The fixing portion is fixedly arranged at the first side. The supporting portion is used for supporting the lens. The present invention further relates to a gimbal that uses the lens bracket assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Paul Pan, Xi feng Zhao, Yan chong Zhao
  • Patent number: 9339396
    Abstract: System and method for operating a robotic exoskeleton involves using a control system (107) to monitor an output one or more electrical activity sensors (202) disposed on a human operator. The control system determines if an output of the electrical activity sensors corresponds to a predetermined neural or neuromuscular condition of the user. Based on the determining step, the control system automatically chooses an operating mode from among a plurality of different operating modes. The operating mode selected determines the response the control system will have to control inputs from the human operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventors: Loran J. Wilkinson, Paul M. Bosscher, Matthew D. Summer
  • Publication number: 20150090751
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) includes a back plate defining a plurality of apertures therein that are arranged in two columns extending down opposing side edges of the back plate. The apertures are sized and spaced to receive mounting straps that are configured to interface with webbing straps of a carrying jacket to fasten the back plate to the jacket. The mounting assembly also includes a tank securing strap with a quick release mechanism that is fastened to the back plate. The tank securing strap is configured to engage a supply tank to releasably fasten the tank to the back plate. The mounting assembly further includes a valve retaining mount disposed on the plate. The valve retaining mount is configured to releasably secure an air supply valve to the back plate for engagement with the supply tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: Scott Health & Safety Ltd.
    Inventors: Graham Langford, John Patrick Kearns, Robert C. Sutton
  • Publication number: 20150076195
    Abstract: A backpack frame with one or more pivoting joints that allows the separate sections of the frame to move independently from one another, thus allowing the frame to match the movements of the backpack wearer's upper body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy Nathan Coleman, Kevin Timm
  • Publication number: 20150053731
    Abstract: A shoulder harness for a portable work machine comprises a back member that is to be located on a back of an operator, said back member including a main frame, to which a downward extension frame connected with a waist belt is detachably attached; right and left shoulder belts that respectively extend from right and left upper end portions of said back member; a joint buckle that is to be located on a chest of said operator, distal ends of said right and left shoulder belts being connected to said joint buckle; a hip pad that is to be located on a side of a waist of said operator, and is provided with a locking device, to which a work machine is connected; a relay member that is located above said locking device, and is connected to said locking device by a hanging member; a rear suspension belt that is connected to said relay member and said back member; and a front suspension belt that is connected to said relay member and said joint buckle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Tomoki Ito, Masaki Takeda, Keita Kamo
  • Patent number: 8943739
    Abstract: A portable fishing-equipment organizer with a tubular outer frame and a mounting pane attached to the frame. At least one pouch is attached to the mounting pane, along with at least one spike-shaped rod holder that may be detachably mounted. A telescoping tripod may be attached to the frame. When the organizer is carried, the tripod may be collapsed. When the tripod is extended, the organizer may be self standing, with the pouches at a convenient height for access. The organizer may be carried by one or more shoulder straps that may have pouches attached to them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Theodore D. Blake, III
  • Patent number: 8925774
    Abstract: The harness comprises a backplate, a plurality of belts and an attachment. The backplate is arranged on the back of the user. The plurality of belts is configured so that one end of each belt is connected to the backplate and another end of each belt is connected to each other on the front of the user. The attachment is supported by at least one of the backplate and the plurality of belts, and is configured to be attached to the power equipment. The backplate preferably comprises at least one ventilation groove formed on its inner surface and extending to the edge of the backplate, which allows air to pass between the user and backplate easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Ryota Mori, Tomohiro Hachisuka, Masahiro Ito
  • Publication number: 20140339275
    Abstract: A carrier for carrying sporting equipment and other items comprises a base member that is assembled to a pair of shoulder straps, to be carried in the manner of a backpack. Depending on the type of equipment to be carried, one of a plurality of interchangeable equipment-specific members is selected and secured to the base member in a simple and efficient manner, without the use of tools. The chosen type of equipment to be carried is then secured to the corresponding equipment-specific member. The base member may comprise a female dovetail joint, opening toward the top, and each of the equipment-specific members a corresponding male dovetail, so that the desired equipment-specific member can be assembled to the base member by simply sliding the male dovetail into the female dovetail, and gravity will retain the desired equipment-specific member in the desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Donald James Krikorian
  • Publication number: 20140263519
    Abstract: A backpack frame system having a slotted frame configured to be detachably and interchangeably connected with a backpack is provided. The frame can include a plurality of generally uniformly spaced-apart slats extending between at least two upright members or cross members. Slots are defined between the slats, which are adapted for connection with an attachment system such that one or more objects or cargo may be hung from or otherwise secured to the frame. A looping system is provided for connecting the frame to the backpack. The backpack may be provided with a looping system comprising first and second sets of loops that can be interconnected by a connector and encircle a portion of the frame, such as an upright member, thereby connecting the frame to the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Mystery Ranch, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kent Saucedo, Dana W. Gleason, JR.
  • Patent number: 8833624
    Abstract: A backpack type working machine has a main unit including a power source and a backpack band detachably attached to the main unit, for a worker to backpack the main unit and perform an operation. The back pack has a pad member including a belt-like cushion material and a belt-like band body extending along the pad member. The band body includes an upper end belt-like part branched from an upper end part of the pad member and an upper end joint for connecting the upper end belt-like part to the main unit. The main unit has an attachment for attaching thereto the upper end joint. When the upper end joint is attached to the attachment, the upper end part of the pad member comes into contact with the main unit from a worker side and is held downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Takeo Miyamoto
  • Publication number: 20140209646
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bulk item backpack composed of an upper frame portion and a lower frame portion that pivot with respect to one another and are adapted to carry a wide array of bulk cargo, including coolers. The backpack has a strap or plurality of straps to secure the backpack to the user, including a waist strap, shoulder straps, or both types of straps. Optionally the backpack may also include cargo straps for securing additional items, such as folding chairs or a storage box adapted for carrying loose items therein. The backpack of the present invention provides a frame that is ideally suited for simultaneously carrying bulky items and loose items that are difficult to carry at once and would normally require several trips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Hoppa
  • Patent number: 8740028
    Abstract: A backpack and frame are disclosed. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction, most advantageously of a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by interstitial layers. The frame has a mid-back portion that includes openings for independently positionable shoulder straps and a lower back portion that provides for a rotatable connection to a belt assembly. A pair of curved stay portions is contiguous with the mid-back portion of the frame and curves outwardly as the stay portions extend downwardly. The frame is preferably curved to match the curvature of the human back. The backpack frame is lightweight and by use of composite materials can provide strength as well as selective flexibility to suspend the load of the backpack and decouple it from the movements of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Kuiu, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Hairston, Zachary D. West
  • Patent number: 8690035
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Mark S. Silverman
  • Publication number: 20140061263
    Abstract: A carrier frame is for a back load having an extended resilient element that extends in a closed loop and crosses itself in such a way that it forms a shoulder element, an anchor element and a hip element between the crossings. Segments of the element can be moved in relation to each other. The shoulder element has a shoulder fastening for shoulder straps, the anchor element is adapted for support of the back load, and the hip element has a hip fastening for a hip belt. The load is resiliently suspended in the carrier frame, which gives possibility of damping. The back load may be a pack bag in a rucksack, a child seat or another pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: BERGANS FRITID AS
    Inventor: Johannes Flem
  • Publication number: 20130119101
    Abstract: A harness is worn by an operator to support a power tool on a lateral side of the operator, and includes a back plate extending in a vertical direction and placeable on a back of the operator, and a pair of shoulder strap pads that contact both shoulders of the operator. The shoulder strap pads are fixed to the back plate, and the back plate is connected to each of the shoulder strap pads by a belt. The harness further includes an adjusting member with which a length of the belt is adjustable, and a position of the back plate is adjustable toward the back of the operator by adjusting the length of the belt using the adjusting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventor: Tomohiro HACHISUKA
  • Publication number: 20120234879
    Abstract: A backpack frame is disclosed herein. The backpack frame includes a frame body and an arm coupled to the frame body. The arm has a proximal portion at the one or more points of connection and a distal portion that is extended away from the one or more points of connection. A space between a distal portion of the arm and the frame body is sufficiently sized to receive the head of an antlered animal therethrough when the distal portion of the arm is pivoted away from the frame body. The arm is capable of pivoting at a point of connection between the arm and the frame body. Accordingly, at least in some instances, when the head of an antlered animal is inserted through the space, the arm pivots, locking the head in place and supporting the head and antlers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey Travis Lester
  • Publication number: 20120067932
    Abstract: System and method for carrying loads by a user are disclosed. According to embodiments of this invention a load is carried attached to the back of the user and concurrently vertically supported to the ground on supporting means. The system comprising means that allow vertical free movements of the load with respect to the user's back within a defined range so that the load substantially carried by the supporting means while providing stable attachment of the load to the user's back in two other linear axes of freedom and in all three circular axes of freedom. The supporting means includes means to adjust the support according to the user's height and to the grounds bumpiness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: Eliahu TAYAR
  • Publication number: 20100237114
    Abstract: A support system for devices having a back plate, and a support arm connected to the back plate, the support arm having a plate section with a device connection, the support arm configured to be jointed from the back plate, the back plate and the support arm in conjunction configured to hold a device in any one of a plurality of positions, wherein the support system is configured to be worn by an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Jason KAUFMAN
  • Publication number: 20100230450
    Abstract: An outboard motor carrier device is arranged for carrying an outboard motor including a transom bracket arranged to be clamped onto a transom of a boat. The carrier device includes an upright frame including opposing front and rear sides and a pair of shoulder straps on the front side which are arranged to be secured over respective shoulders of a user. A transom bracket mount in the form of an upright panel is supported on the rear of the frame onto which the transom bracket of the outboard motor is clamped. Typically the transom bracket mount is positioned on the upright frame such that the transom bracket mount is arranged to wholly support the outboard motor thereon without any additional securement of the outboard motor to the upright frame of the carrier device being required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventor: Mario Tomberli
  • Patent number: 7793809
    Abstract: A backpack frame has a front side and a back side and comprises generally parallel base and top sections that extend transversely across and are spaces one from the other along a center line of the frame. Side rails connect the base section to the top section. The side rails are arranged on opposite sides of the frame center line, and a stabilizing rib interconnects the side rails and extends transversely across the center line at an intermediate location between the base and top sections. The side rails converge inwardly from the base section towards the frame center line to the stabilizing rib, and diverge outwardly from the stabilizing rib and away from the center line to the top section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Frank A. Howell
  • Patent number: 7717310
    Abstract: 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 generally all of the front face of the support and has a closable fill opening. This bladder is secured to the front face of the support with the fill opening accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: E. Mishan & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence W. Zalinsky, Kathleen V. Gee, Richard J. Rekuc
  • Patent number: 7665641
    Abstract: A support system for devices having a back plate, and a support arm connected to the back plate, the support arm having a plate section with a device connection, the support arm configured to be jointed from the back plate, the back plate and the support arm in conjunction configured to hold a device in any one of a plurality of positions, wherein the support system is configured to be worn by an individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Jason Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20090057359
    Abstract: A backpack is composed of a bag and a frame assembly combined with the bag. Thereby, the disclosed backpack presents a constant solid contour even there is nothing loaded therein. Also, the frame assembly facilitates enhancing the strength of the backpack for resisting external force. Shark absorbing ability of foam is also provided. Especially when a motorcycle falls, a rider thereon can have his/her back, head and neck protected by the bag. Besides, a luminary may be provided on the bag as so to call for a behind driver's attention and avoid accidents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Wen Jye Chen
  • Patent number: 7437796
    Abstract: 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 carrying the power blower thereon and has a hollowed out section. A cavity is further defined by the hollowed out section of the second portion and defined for holding a yard treatment mixture. A supply pipe is provided with a first end in communication with the cavity and a second inlet end positioned externally for filling the cavity with the yard treatment mixture. A tube is also provided with a first end in communication with the cavity and a second exit end positioned externally from the frame and terminating into a flow of air defined by power blower. Lastly, the frame includes straps for attaching the frame on the back of an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Roll, LLC
    Inventor: Craig Rappin
  • Patent number: 7004362
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a car seat such as an infant car seat, child car seat, or a child booster seat is disclosed. The apparatus includes a carrier body and at least one system of harnesses for attaching to the car seat, and for securing the apparatus on a person's back, chest, or side, leaving the person's hands free. The system of harnesses may include an upper harness system, a middle harness system, a lower harness system, a shoulder harness system, and a hip harness system. The apparatus permits a person to carry the car seat together with a child secured in the car seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Inventor: Brian T. Boone
  • Patent number: 6843398
    Abstract: 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 supports the bottom-wall. The L-shape frame allows a user to lean against the back-wall of the rucksack or knapsack when the bottom-wall is on a support surface such as a floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Inventor: Isaac Zion
  • Patent number: 6832711
    Abstract: A backpack (1) for carrying a personal transportation device having forward and rear portions (3, 4). The backpack (1) includes; a harness arrangement (5) for securing to the back of a user; a body portion (10) securable to the harness (5) and having first and second ends (12, 14); and first and second securing devices (15) at each end respectively and extending outwardly therefrom to releasably engage each respective portion (3, 4) of the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventor: Bradley Thomas Black
  • Patent number: 6790201
    Abstract: The present invention relates to strap assemblies. More specifically, the present invention relates to strap assemblies for supporting one or more devices mountable on an individual or patient, such as a drainage reservoir or other medical devices. Furthermore, the strap assemblies of the present invention are designed to alleviate some of the discomfort in wearing such an assembly. The strap assemblies of the present invention generally comprise a waist strap, a shoulder strap device and one or more front straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Helen B. Meyer
  • Patent number: 6592012
    Abstract: An improved convertible backpack construction is convertible from wheeled luggage to backpack and includes a back panel with a pocket for storing attachment belts and carrying straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20030127483
    Abstract: A backpack (1) for carrying a personal transportation device having forward and rear portions (3, 4). The backpack (1) includes; a harness arrangement (5) for securing to the back of a user; a body portion (10) securable to said harness (5) and having first and second ends (12, 14); and first and second securing means (15) at each said end respectively and extending outwardly therefrom to releasably engage each respective portion (3, 4) of said device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Bradley Thomas Black
  • Publication number: 20030106916
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a car seat such as an infant car seat, child car seat, or a child booster seat is disclosed. The apparatus includes a carrier body and at least one system of harnesses for attaching to the car seat, and for securing the apparatus on a person's back, chest, or side, leaving the person's hands free. The system of harnesses may include an upper harness system, a middle harness system, a lower harness system, a shoulder harness system, and a hip harness system. The apparatus permits a person to carry the car seat together with a child secured in the car seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Brian T. Boone
  • Patent number: 6561395
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a backpack structure, which structure allows a user to carry the backpack on his/her shoulders or, if desired, to transport the backpack in a wheeled fashion. The structure comprises a horizontally positioned base member which has a sliding front portion. An expandable and compressible backpack is mounted on the base member. In a retracted state, the base member and backpack are almost half their expanded size so that the structure may be conveniently stored in compact locations. Actuator mechanisms are conveniently located on the base member to allow a user to quickly and easily release the sliding portion and backpack for expansion. The sliding portion and backpack are easily pushed into a retracted position and are automatically locked therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Inventors: Mona Lim, Casey Lim
  • Patent number: 6457571
    Abstract: A protective strap includes a longitudinal or tubular member for securing onto and for protecting the suitcase and having a bore and having one or more orifices formed in the outer peripheral portion and communicating with the bore of the body. A tubular insert is received in the bore of the tubular member and includes one or more projections engaged in the orifices of the tubular member. The orifices of the tubular member and the projections of the insert may be made into various kinds of shapes and colors for decorative purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Sheng Chin Chen
  • Publication number: 20020125277
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a backpack structure, which structure allows a user to carry the backpack on his/her shoulders or, if desired, to transport the backpack in a wheeled fashion. The structure comprises a horizontally positioned base member which has a sliding front portion. An expandable and compressible backpack is mounted on the base member. In a retracted state, the base member and backpack are almost half their expanded size so that the structure may be conveniently stored in compact locations. Actuator mechanisms are conveniently located on the base member to allow a user to quickly and easily release the sliding portion and backpack for expansion. The sliding portion and backpack are easily pushed into a retracted position and are automatically locked therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Mona Lim, Casey Lim
  • Patent number: 6315177
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Inventor: Dave Weatherall
  • Patent number: 6155470
    Abstract: A carrier for a bow can be carried by a user as a backpack or attached to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The carrier facilitates the transportation of the bow to any desired location. The bow is easily attached and detached from the carrier for its ease in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Inventor: Frankie Joe Robison
  • Patent number: 6019263
    Abstract: 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 the weight of the watercraft or equipment onto the backpack frame, thereby distributing the weight onto the user at the points of backpack body attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventor: Charles V. Palmer
  • Patent number: 5947351
    Abstract: 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 cylinder rests is provided, one each of the rests positioned on each of two opposite sides of the sleeve at the second end of the sleeve. The cylinder rests are foldable against the sleeve. A pair of cylinder straps is disposed on each side of the sleeve. Each pair of cylinder straps is adapted for holding a cylinder to the post, such that a distal end of the cylinder rests against one of the cylinder rests. The cylinder straps are foldable against the sleeve. A pair of shoulder straps is attached to the post for wearing the post on a human back. A pair of wheels is disposed at the second end of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventors: Michael J. Garofalo, Gerri M. Citrigno
  • Patent number: 5868462
    Abstract: A back pack support which doubles as a seat is provided including a rigid frame including a vertically oriented plate and a horizontally oriented plate. The horizontally oriented plate has an inboard edge integrally coupled to a bottom edge of the vertically oriented plate and extended therefrom in perpendicular relationship therewith. Mounted on a front face of the vertically oriented plate is a pair of shoulder straps for allowing the frame to be worn on a back of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Gary E. Truax
  • Patent number: 5842614
    Abstract: A backpack frame and support assembly includes a backpack frame together with first, second, and third poles and first, second, and third couplings that removably couple the poles to a backpack frame to form a tripod-like support configuration. The couplings hold the poles so that the poles angle away from the backpack frame advantageously for improved stability. In addition, the couplings hold the poles in a way enabling a user to remove the poles easily by lifting the backpack frame. The couplings may be part of the backpack frame, they may be attached to a backpack frame as original equipment, or they may be mounted as retrofit equipment on an existing prior art backpack frame. The poles in one embodiment slide together to form a walking staff or two trekking poles, and a separate hook attaches to the third pole to adapt it to use in mounting a bear bag over a tree limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Inventor: John T. Morrow
  • Patent number: 5586699
    Abstract: A rectangular frame for supporting the backpack having a pair of shoulder straps, the frame including a pair of cross members and a pair of fittings for securing the shoulder straps to the frame, the fittings including a main section having a series of parallel slots, a semi-circular member at each end of the main section for securing the fittings to the cross members and a slotted ring mounted on each shoulder strap, the ring being of a size to pass through the slots and rotatable with respect to the shoulder strap to lock the strap in the slots in the fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Assignee: Johnson Worldwide Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt W. Heisler, Richard S. Haddock
  • Patent number: 5553759
    Abstract: A backpack frame is molded integrally from composite fiber and resin material to provide a light yet strong frame. The frame includes top and bottom members and a pair of side members. A pair of vertical ribs extend between the top and bottom members, and a plurality of horizontal members extend between the side members. The frame has torsional flexibility about a longitudinal axis which is generally parallel to the side members. Each of the ribs has a generally kidney-shaped cross section which is provided by a groove in the rib. A sack is slidably attached to the frame by elongated beaded attaching members which are sewn to the sack. Each bead is slidably inserted into a key-hole shaped channel in one of the side members. A suspension system includes shoulder straps, a waist belt, and a back pad. Each part of the suspension is formed from closed cell foam which is compression molded to form air-circulating grooves. One or both sides of the foam has a flame laminated skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James McMaster, Michael Petersen
  • Patent number: 5492255
    Abstract: A multi-functional pack frame assembly which can be assembled and disassembled while selectively functioning as 1) a backpack support assembly; 2) an adjustable chair assembly; 3) a gun rest assembly; and 4) a table assembly. The multi-functional pack frame assembly includes 1) a pack and ground support assembly; 2) a table and gun rest assembly connected to the pack and ground support assembly; 3) a back rest support assembly connectable to the pack and ground support assembly when functioning as a backpack support cushion or chair support member; 4) an adjustable elevation support assembly connectable to the pack and ground support assembly to provide adjustable elevational support thereto; and 5) a shoulder connector and support assembly connected to the pack and ground support assembly for attachment to shoulder portions of a camper/hunter member for conveyance thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Inventors: Alton E. Gansky, William A. Harris
  • Patent number: 5390839
    Abstract: A lightweight combination duck decoy carrier and dog stand is presented. The dog stand is a rectangular platform made of tubular aluminum with plastic webbing across it. Unfolding from the horizontal frame are four legs also made of tubular aluminum. Each pair of legs has a cross support. Also attached to the frame is a lightweight duck decoy net and a shoulder harness. The device may conveniently carry decoys through the wilderness in its folded up position by means of the shoulder harness. Once at the hunting sight, the device is deployed by unfolding the legs and sticking the ends of the legs into the ground. The dog stand is then about three feet from the mud or water level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1995
    Inventor: Francis Peters
  • Patent number: RE48093
    Abstract: A backpack and frame are disclosed. The backpack frame is designed to be at least partially internal and is of unitary construction, most advantageously of a resin-impregnated material, such as resin-impregnated carbon fiber sheets with selective reinforcement by interstitial layers. The frame has a mid-back portion that includes openings for independently positionable shoulder straps and a lower back portion that provides for a rotatable connection to a belt assembly. A pair of curved stay portions is contiguous with the mid-back portion of the frame and curves outwardly as the stay portions extend downwardly. The frame is preferably curved to match the curvature of the human back. The backpack frame is lightweight and by use of composite materials can provide strength as well as selective flexibility to suspend the load of the backpack and decouple it from the movements of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: KUIU, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Hairston, Zachary D. West