Patents Assigned to Lafuma
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Patent number: 7152771Abstract: 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), established with the aid of remote manual controls which are autonomous in relation to each other and which enable the position of the back of the sack to be adjusted in relation to the carrying harness, whereby the first means enables the back of the sack to be raised in relation to the harness and the second means enables the back of the sack to be lowered in relation to the harness, so that the dimensions of the back of the rucksack to the person carrying said rucksack can be adjusted the support areas can be modified during walking in order to reduce any injuries that might occur.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Lafuma SAInventors: Yann Le Gal, Matthieu Froidevaux
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Publication number: 20050138717Abstract: This structure is noteworthy in that it consists of at least one grid (2) made from flexible material that can deform in accordance with a mesh established over its entire surface, the grid having a plurality of projecting shapes (2a) obtained by a shaping treatment giving them a shape memory, said shapes (2a) obtained in mesh form (2a) being disposed and arranged in order to define ventilation channels, and in that the peripheral walls (2b) of said shapes (2a) and their upper faces are flexible and deformable, ventilation taking place through the entire mesh of the grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: Lafuma S.A.Inventor: Yann Le Gal
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Publication number: 20050081403Abstract: The boot including a lacing device, is noteworthy in that the boot (1) comprises at least two independent successive zones of lacing (Z1-Z2), allowing a differential adjustment and tightening of the lacing chosen and adapted by the user himself, whatever the lacing means may be.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.Inventor: Guillaume Mathieu
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Publication number: 20040178245Abstract: 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), established with the aid of remote manual controls which are autonomous in relation to each other and which enable the position of the back of the sack to be adjusted in relation to the carrying harness, whereby the first means enables the back of the sack to be raised in relation to the harness and the second means enables the back of the sack to be lowered in relation to the harness, so that the dimensions of the back of the rucksack to the person carrying said rucksack can be adjusted the support areas can be modified during walking in order to reduce any injuries that might occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: Lafuma SAInventors: Yann Le Gal, Mathieu Froidevaux
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Publication number: 20040178238Abstract: This device is noteworthy in that it comprises two means of positional control and adjustment (M1-M2) made using manual remote controls that are independent of one another and that allow the position of the back frame to be adjusted with respect to the carrying harness, the first means (M1) allowing the back frame to be raised with respect to the harness and the second means (M2) allowing the back frame to be lowered with respect to the harness, and in that the back frame is designed to receive an endless belt (5) arranged in its median longitudinal plane, said belt being secured by a strand to the carrying harness and allowing the back frame to move relative to the harness via the positional control and adjustment means (M1-M2), and in that a locking mechanism (11) tensioned by the second control means (M2) acts and locks the endless belt (5) in position or releases it according to the desired phases of movement, and in that said control means (M2) includes a strap, one end (6a) of which is secured to the coType: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2004Publication date: September 16, 2004Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.Inventors: Yann Le Gal, Matthieu Froidevaux
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Patent number: 6715839Abstract: This device is noteworthy in that it comprises a band (3) made of a plastics material attached to the outer border or borders of the fabric (1), said band having at least one shaped molded tab (3a) integral with the band, said tab having the shape of a supporting cradle so as to be inserted against the opposing wall of the side member of the supporting structure, and in the intervals formed between said side member and a strip attached to said side member, and in that the area of the join between the band and the tab constitutes an area of resistance capable of taking the pressure of an undulating part of the strip, thereby enabling the tab to be locked in position relative to the opposing side member.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Lafuma, SAInventor: Yann Legal
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Patent number: 6715651Abstract: A modular child carrier includes a back-mounted child carrier designed to accommodate internally a front-mounted child carrier. The two child carriers are connectable allowing either the front-mounted child carrier to be detached and used independently, or the front-mounted child carrier to be incorporated into the back-mounted child carrier so that a child of a very tender age can be carried. In one embodiment, the front-mounted child carrier is fitted on its front face with a cap having a plate and capable of being adjusted and positioned over an upper part of a front face of a framework of the back-mounted child carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Lafuma S.A.Inventor: Yann Le Gal
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Publication number: 20020130148Abstract: This child carrier is one which is modular and consists of a back-mounted child carrier (3) designed to accommodate internally a front-mounted child carrier (2), the two child carriers being arranged with linking and temporarily securing means allowing either the front-mounted child carrier to be detached and used independently, or it to be incorporated into the back-mounted child carrier so that a child of a very tender age can be carried.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2002Publication date: September 19, 2002Applicant: LAFUMA S.A.Inventor: Yann Le Gal
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Publication number: 20010017308Abstract: This rucksack is noteworthy in that it comprises, from its top flap, which is designed to close the rucksack, a textile means (3) configured to surround the helmet and keep it in place, said textile means comprising one or more areas (3a) attached by stitching or other means to the upper flap (2) of the rucksack and at least one area of temporary fastening (4) to quick-fastening means (5) connected to said flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2001Publication date: August 30, 2001Applicant: Lafuma S.A.Inventor: Yann Le Gal
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Patent number: 6098857Abstract: The backpack baby carrier is noteworthy in that it comprises a T-shaped support frame of which the central arm (2a) is vertical and able to act as a supporting surface for a rigid seat of adjustable position (3) so that the position of the seat can be adapted to suit the size of the child and in that the shaped horizontal upper arm (2b) of the frame is fastened at each end to a connecting means (4) of a means (5) for stabilizing the carrier and enabling it to be rested on the ground, said support frame being constructed so as to take protective and wearing means of the shoulder straps and belt type.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1999Date of Patent: August 8, 2000Assignee: Lafuma S.A.Inventor: Yann Le Gal
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Patent number: 5901726Abstract: A device for attaching the hollow end of a tent hoop to a canvas of the type that comprises a first strap attached at one end to the canvas and at the other end to a ring; a second strap attached to the same ring to accommodate a peg driven into the ground, and in which said ring comprises at least one pin for engaging in the hollow female end of the hoop wherein said ring includes a V-shaped segment whose vertex is in the vicinity of the center of the ring and whose arms coincide with radii of the hoop.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1998Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Lafuma SAInventors: Yann Le Gal, Sebastien Poussielgue
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Patent number: 5823414Abstract: A system for carrying articles on one's back consists of a load carrier (1) integral with a back part of a carrying harness including a waist strap (3) and shoulder straps fastened to the bottom (9) and to the top of the back part. The system also includes a U-shaped rigid frame fastened to the back part. Preferably, the free ends of the U-shaped frame are retained in a rear face of the waist strap. A pair of spacers having an inverted V-shape interconnect the waist strap and the bottom of the back part and define a ventilation space for the sweat of the wearer. Preferably, the system is designed for an ergonomic backpack.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Lafuma SAInventors: Yann Le Gal, Andre Finot
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Patent number: 5570926Abstract: An easychair having a frame which forms the back of the chair, two side members forming the seat of the chair and a pair of spaced apart arm rests. The side members and arm rests are mounted or articulated upon the frame. A U-shaped frame forms the leg rest of the chair and the base is formed by a pair of leg units that are secured to the side members and which articulate about a forked yoke. Each arm rest contains a slide rod in parallel alignment with the side members. The end of the front leg unit is arranged to slide along the slide rod and a locking means for holding the chair in an unfolded position. The legs of the leg units are connected by a linkage so that they move together as the chair is folded and unfolded.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1995Date of Patent: November 5, 1996Assignee: Lafuma S.A.Inventors: Elie Papiernik, Yann Le Gal
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Patent number: 5320404Abstract: Item of furniture, such as an easy chair, chair or table comprised of an underframe and a support designed to rest on the underframe. The underframe is made up of at least three crosspieces which are formed of jointed struts and whose ends are connected to one another, with two ends to each connection. Each connection is via an elastic, deformable sleeve of unitary construction, with the lower sleeves resting on the ground and part of the upper sleeve assembly holding the support.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1992Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: Lafuma S.A.Inventor: Yann Le Gal
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Patent number: 5309610Abstract: Improved quick-release buckle for attaching two straps (3, 13) respectively a fixed strap (13) and an adjustment strap (3), consisting of:a male part (1) formed by a base (2) for connection to the adjustment strap (3) in the form of a window (4), comprising a cross-strut (5) over which the strap (3) passes, said base (2) being associated with a fork consisting of a central guide finger (6) and two symmetrical lateral elastic clipping fingers (7, 8);a female part (10) comprising a heel (11) in which the end of the fixed strap (13) engages, said heel (11) being associated with a shell having a front opening (16), formed by two respectively upper (14) and lower (15) plates, said shell having two lateral openings (30) and (31) which interact with the end of the elastic fingers (7, 8) wherein the upper plate (14) of the shell comprises an extension (20) extending beyond the front opening (16) and intended, once the two parts (1, 10) are engaged in each other, to cover the top of the base (2) of the male part (1) aType: GrantFiled: January 21, 1993Date of Patent: May 10, 1994Assignee: Lafuma SAInventor: Yann le Gal
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Patent number: D527953Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2004Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Lafuma S.A.Inventor: Yann Le Gal
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Patent number: D528314Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Lafuma S.A.Inventor: Corrado Roani
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Patent number: D529304Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Assignee: Lafuma SAInventor: Yann Le Gal
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Patent number: D529728Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Lafuma SAInventor: Yann Le Gal
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Patent number: D491377Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: June 15, 2004Assignee: Lafuma SAInventor: Yann Le Gall