Patents by Inventor Mel P. Pierce

Mel P. Pierce 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 chair
    Patent number: 4487345
    Abstract: A backpack is disclosed which is provided with shoulder straps and a back rest. The shoulder straps and back are independent of the pack container whereby to permit distribution of the weight to be carried and to facilitate the carrying of heavy loads. The frame is formed of a series of sub-frames which unfold to form a structure which can serve as a chair and as a stand for holding and retaining the pack container in upright position when the pack is not being carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Inventors: Mel P. Pierce, Kenneth O. Merrill
  • Convertible backpack
    Patent number: D275622
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1984
    Inventors: Mel P. Pierce, Kenneth O. Merrill