Patents by Inventor Philip James Brule

Philip James Brule 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).

  • Patent number: 5765733
    Abstract: A pack convertible to a pannier for bicycling and a backpack for hiking. The pack comprises a multiple compartment travel bag. The compartments are attached to a hinged back member. The pack includes a pair of shoulder straps and a waist belt for carrying the pack as a backpack and fastening straps for converting the pack to a backpack. In pannier mode, the hinged back member allows the compartments to attach to each side of a pannier rack and the fastening straps are connected to the shoulder straps to secure the straps out of the way. To convert to a backpack, the fastening straps are cinched together to straighten the back member. When converted to a backpack, the back member forms an internal frame to assist in supporting the load carried by the hiker.backslash.cyclist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: Philip James Brule