Patents by Inventor Gwendolyn Hernandez

Gwendolyn Hernandez 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).

  • Backpack with inflatable pockets
    Patent number: 6109495
    Abstract: A backpack with inflatable pockets for reducing shoulder and back fatigue when carrying a load. The backpack with inflatable pockets includes a housing with front and back portions, a pair of side portions, top and bottom portions, and an interior that is defined by the portions. The housing has an opening into the interior of the housing. A pair of elongate carrying straps each have opposite first and second ends. The first end of each of the carrying straps is coupled to the back portion of the housing towards the top portion of the housing. The second ends of the carrying straps are coupled to the back portion of the housing. An inflatable air pillow is coupled to the back portion of the housing towards the bottom portion of the housing. Each of the carrying straps may also have an inflatable cavity disposed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventor: Gwendolyn Hernandez