Patents by Inventor Eric C. Biedenharn, Jr.

Eric C. Biedenharn, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Combination backpack and stool
    Patent number: 5445301
    Abstract: A combination backpack and stool includes a frame having an upper seat portion which is downwardly curved and is formed of front and rear opposed frame panels and a number of cross supports which rigidly join the front and rear frame panels one to another. A fabric cover member covers the frame and includes an access opening which allows access through the fabric cover member and into an interior of said frame so that a user may store articles therewithin. A cushion member is interposed between the downwardly curved upper seat portion of the frame and a corresponding portion of the fabric cover member so that the user will have a comfortable seat when seated upon the upper seat portion of the frame. A pair of shoulder straps are connected to the frame and/or fabric cover member so as to allow the frame to be carried upon a person's back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Inventor: Eric C. Biedenharn, Jr.
  • Combination backpack and stool
    Patent number: 5186372
    Abstract: A combination backpack and stool is provided with a frame having a seat-defining member upon which a user may sit, a ground-engageable member for supporting the frame upon a surface, and an upright pedestal member rigidly coupled to and between the seat-defining member and the ground-engageable member so as to establish a space therebetween. A flexible material encloses the defined space to provide a storage compartment for articles. A pair of shoulder straps are attached to the frame and thus allow a user to carry the frame in the form of a backpack. When periodically resting, however, the frame may be set upon the ground so that the user can sit and rest upon the seat-defining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Inventor: Eric C. Biedenharn, Jr.
  • Combination backpack and stool
    Patent number: 5156310
    Abstract: A combination backpack and stool is provided with a frame having a seat-defining member upon which a user may sit, a ground-engageable member for supporting the frame upon a surface, and an upright pedestal member rigidly coupled to and between the seat-defining member and the ground-engageable member so as to establish a space therebetween. A flexible material encloses the defined space to provide a storage compartment for articles. A pair of shoulder straps are attached to the frame and thus allow a user to carry the frame in the form of a backpack.When periodically resting, however, the frame may be set upon the ground so that the user can sit and rest upon the seat-defining member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Inventor: Eric C. Biedenharn, Jr.