Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes, for example, a bottom support structure, a handle housing coupled to the bottom support structure, a holder coupled to the handle housing, and a diagonal support structure diagonally positioned and coupled to the handle housing via the holder. The handle housing, the holder, and the diagonal support structure together form an integrated structure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 18, 2021
Date of Patent:
May 14, 2024
Assignee:
OSPREY PACKS, INC.
Inventors:
Michael J. Meyer, James J. Matthews, Paul Fair, Jamie Kummerfeld, Hanh Doan
Abstract: Child carriers, backpacks, bags, and alterable frames assemblies that resist buckling or breaking when an excessive force is applied. Frame members may move until engagement member engage when expanding the frame assembly. A fabric body may allow for movement of frame members, limit such movement, and support & strengthen the frame members within sleeves. The frame members include U-shaped and inverted U-shaped frame members engaging at engagement member when the frame is uncollapsed.
Abstract: Luggage or apparatus for carrying items where a frame member collapses to allow the front to collapse toward the back to reduce the volume of the apparatus for shipping or storage. The frame member may extend: across the left side, along the bottom, from the left side to the right side, across the right side, from the back to the front, or a combination thereof. The bottom may include a folding bottom board attached with a fabric hinge. Shoulder straps may be stored in a front compartment to carry the apparatus as a backpack.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 15, 2021
Date of Patent:
May 23, 2023
Assignee:
Osprey Packs, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael J. Meyer, Hanh Doan, James J. Matthews