Abstract: A combination cot and backpack having first and second equal sized rigid frame sections which are hinged together at one end and pivot between a closed position to form a backpack and an open position to form an elevated cot. First and second sheets of flexible material are laced tautly between side portions of the first and second frame sections. A third frame section telescopes out from the second frame section to provide additional length for the cot. The third frame section is covered by a third sheet which unfolds from the second sheet and is held tautly by connectors underneath. The frame sections are made of tubular aluminum and have rigid downwardly extending u-shaped cross portions which provide legs for the elevated cot. Removable elongated storage pouches fit between the hinged frame sections in the closed position. A detachable carrying harness extends from a closure strap with a buckle which extends around the pack to hold it in the closed position.

Abstract: The following specification discloses a medical stretcher which includes first and second frame members and a flexible support member. The first and second frame members connect together to form the stretcher frame. The stretcher frame has first and second long sides. The support member is generally rectangular in configuration, is formed of a mesh material and has a series of spaced straps extending from each of its long sides. The straps extending from one long side are fastened around the first long side and the straps extending from the other side are fastened around the second long side. Hook and loop type strips are used as fasteners on the straps. The first and second frame members and the flexible support member can be disengaged for easy storage. The assembly of the first and second frame members and the support member can be done at the scene of an accident with minimum movement of the patient on to the stretcher.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible bed includes a generally rectangular tubular frame and an inflatable mattress with the inflatable mattress having a connecting means that has loose flaps extending towards the periphery of the hollow main flexible body with the flaps having connectors on the ends thereof which can be connected to the tubes of the tubular frame. The tubular frame is formed in a plurality of sections that are easily separable and can be collapsed to a small fraction of the overall size of the unit while the air mattress, in a deflated condition, remains supported on the frame. The unit also includes an inflating unit that can be converted to a deflating unit without any extraneous tools.

Abstract: A portable chair that includes seat support members that can be folded together, a pair of X-configured leg sections pivotally connected to the seat support members, the pivotal connections permitting change of the leg sections from a person support function to a folded up condition wherein the leg members move through an angle of 270.degree. so as to lie in adjacent parallel planes with each other and with the folded together seat support members.

Abstract: A combination backpack and cot characterized by a main frame assembly and a pair of extension frame assemblies slidably coupled to the main frame assembly. When the extension frame assemblies are retracted the device serves as a backpack frame, and when the extension frame assemblies are extended the device serves as a cot. A pair of webs are used to support the weight of the backpacker when the device is in its cot configuration. A first of the webs is stretched tightly across the main frame assembly and supports most of the weight of the backpacker. A second web extends between the extension frame assemblies to support the extremities of the backpacker. The extension frame assemblies can be locked into a number of intermediate positions between their retracted position and their fully extended position so that the cot can be adjusted in length to fit the backpacker.

Abstract: A backpack including a tubular frame whose ends are extensible to elongate the frame to form a cot. A canvas cover on the backpack frame is also extended to serve as a support for the body of the user on the frame and is attached to the extended frame portion.

Abstract: A portable cot and table which folds into a carrying case in which bedding or other equipment may be packed for travel and storage. Extensions may be added to the basic cot so that the length of the cot can be increased to accommodate the particular person using it. The legs are extensible so that the flat sleeping surface can be raised to the normal height of a table. Removable cups are provided for receiving each of the legs of the cot and the cups may be filled with a repellant or insecticide to prevent insects from crawling up the legs of the cot.

Abstract: There is disclosed an ingenious chair having multiple folding parts including leg portions. The chair has a centrally located portion comprising the seat portion of the chair. U-shaped leg members depend from the ends of the seat portion. Additionally, the ends of the seat portion carrying the leg portions have pivoted therefrom web support means which in effect acts as convenient extensions of the seat portion. The said extensions when folded over the seat portion cover the seat portion which may have placed thereon a plurality of objects. The seat portion having the free ends has extending therefrom additional web material, each of which may be joined together as by a zipper or the like under the seat portion to provide a sling like support means. On the other hand, the two sections of web material may be joined above the top of the seat portion when the two extensions have been folded over the seat. Prior to accomplishing this the seat portion may have placed thereon various articles.