Abstract: A frame for a collapsible and deployable backpack can include a plurality of struts and straps configured for carrying luggage. The struts can be attachable to form a backpack frame. The straps can be attachable to the struts for wearability. The luggage can be in the form of two or more independent pieces of luggage attachable to the frame, for example, two or more pannier bags. The frame can include upright struts bent into a bowed configuration. The bowed struts can be oriented in a splayed apart configuration to provide racking resistance. In a collapsed configuration, the backpack can have an overall width that is less than a pedal width of a bicycle, and optionally less than a width of a suspension portion of a bicycle.

Abstract: A shoulder supported carrier structure has an articulable back brace with an auto-release feature. The auto-release feature allows for the back brace to translate towards/away from shoulder supports of the carrier structure so as to permit better positioning of the carrier structure on a user, as well as easier mounting and removal.

Abstract: A dynamic load carriage system having a movable cross support member having a first elongated support member in transverse orientation relative to a second elongated support member with one end of the first and second elongated support members being coupled to a load carrier being worn or carried by an individual and another end coupled to a base belt for supporting the load carrier substantially along the hips of an individual wearing the load carrier whenever the individual changes body position is disclosed.

Abstract: A multifunction pack frame is disclosed. The pack frame is convertible to provide a backrest and seating combination to the user. The pack frame also provides a variety of firearm aiming support arrangements.

Abstract: A harness has a support base and a support strap unit for the support base, and a holding device for releasably holding a battery pack in a support position on the support base. The holding device has a docking mechanism on the support base for pivotably docking the battery pack in a docking position, and a securing mechanism for securing the battery pack in the support position pivoted in towards the support base with respect to the docking position. The docking mechanism is arranged on a lower region of the support base, and the securing mechanism has a securing slide which is arranged displaceably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and has a securing hook, or a securing lever which is arranged pivotably on the support base between a release position and a securing position and has a securing bow. The securing hook or securing bow is designed to engage securely behind a corresponding mating securing element of the battery pack in the support position.

Abstract: A carrier system for use with a body armor garment that distributes the shoulder loads produced by equipment carried or worn by military or law enforcement personnel, away from the user's shoulders and comfortably to the hips. Heavy shoulder loads, which typically cause chronic back pain and can lead to compression of the spine, are significantly mitigated. The carrier system has a vertical back support and a belt for securing the device around the waist of the user. In addition to alleviating shoulder fatigue and spine compression, the device is light, comfortable, durable, adjustable and easy to maintain.

Abstract: A backpack system is provided including an external frame, and a separate pack bag. The external frame may include at least one adjustable pole member, wherein the at least one adjustable pole member has a height that is adjustable between a daypack position and an extended position, wherein the extended position is higher than the daypack position. The pack bag can have an adjustable height so that it can be configured complementary to the height of the adjustable pole members. The backpack system may include a sling configured for extending between the frame and pack bag providing a space between the frame and pack bag for accommodating heavy or bulky cargo therebetween. The sling can be extended or retracted in order to selectively adjust the distance between the pack bag and frame.

Abstract: A pressure-relieving back pack, comprising: a pack body (1), a pressure-relieving plate (2), a pressure-relieving assembly, two straps (4), and a supporting plate. The supporting plate is provided at a rear part of the pack body (1). The pressure-relieving plate (2) is provided at a side of the rear part of the pack body (1) near to the back. The pressure-relieving assembly comprises a spring mechanism and a hollow casing (33). The casing (33) is mounted at the rear part of the pack body (1). The spring mechanism is detachably provided inside the casing (33). The spring mechanism comprises a compression spring (31) and a retractable rod (32). The compression spring (31) is sleeved around and position-limited with respect to the retractable rod (32). A second end (322) of the retractable rod (32) and the compression spring (31) are position-limited within the casing (33).

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to connectors for use with harness and backplate systems in an SCBA. An SCBA may comprise a backplate for holding a cylinder of air and a harness with straps operable to attach to the backplate. Applicants have developed a backplate connector that provides a reliable quick connection and disconnection for straps attached to a backplate. The connector may fit into a slot on the backplate. In some embodiments, a plurality of connectors may be used to connect a plurality of straps to the backplate. Additionally, the connector may comprise a clip or other attachment operable to secure one or more hoses of the SCBA. This design may prevent the air hoses being hooked accidently, and the attachment of the hoses may help to secure the connector into the slot of the backplate, reducing the change of the connector disconnecting during normal usage.

Abstract: A diaper-changing platform system is disclosed having a structural frame supporting member that receives a platform member. The platform member is configured with interlocking sections configured such that at least one interlocking section can be positioned to project from the platform member to enable an infant or toddler to sit on the interlocking section and is also configured to be positioned such that the platform member defines a generally flat surface enabling an infant or toddler to be positioned lying on the generally flat surface. A stroller for transporting an infant or toddler includes a frame and the diaper-changing platform system. The frame of the stroller receives the diaper-changing platform system when the platform member enables an infant or toddler to sit on at least one interlocking section to enable transporting via the stroller the diaper-changing platform system. A weight supporting system including usage of supporting ribs and exoskeletons is included.

Abstract: A backpack including a flexible hip belt assembly is provided. The backpack may include a frame assembly defining a lower portion, a hip belt including a central portion and a lower portion with opposing first and second arms extending from the central portion. The lower portion of the hip belt and the lower portion of the frame assembly may be securely coupled together to support a substantially vertical load. A resilient member may couple the hip belt to the frame assembly. The resilient member may expand or contract as the hip belt and frame assembly move relative to one another to reduce the forces applied to the hip belt by the non-vertical movement of the frame assembly.

Abstract: A wearable weight support that transfers the weight of heavy garments that rely on shoulder support, off of the shoulders to the hips of the user. The device provides additional posterior radiation protection to the wearer as the back support can be made from radio-opaque materials. The device also provides lumbar support and results in less body heat containment through natural venting. The device is easily adjustable to any body type and allows the wearer to move more freely in their work environment. The invention can be used to transfer the weight of a backpack or other systems which rely on shoulder support to function.

Abstract: A wearable manufacturing assistance device (1) for supporting a manufacturing tool (3), the manufacturing assistance device (1) includes a body unit (7) including a fastener (11) for fastening the body unit (7) to the back (13) of a technician (5) in a wearing position (15), and an arm member (9) which has an attachment end (19) attached to the body unit (7) and a tool end (21) opposite to the attachment end (19), wherein at the tool end (21) a mounting device (23) for mounting the manufacturing tool (3) to the arm member (9) is provided. While the wearable manufacturing assistance device (1) is fastened to the back (13) of the technician (5) and is in a wearing position (15), the arm member (9) extends from the attachment end (19) at the body unit (7) over a shoulder (17) and laterally past a head (27) of the technician (5).

Abstract: Various systems and methods for providing immersive gaming are provided herein. A portable computing system for providing an immersive experience comprises a display; a graphics unit to present the immersive experience to a user on the display; a communication subsystem to determine a resource level of a resource coupled to the portable computing system; wherein the graphics unit is to present a representation of the resource level to the user in the immersive experience; wherein the communication subsystem is to: detect that the resource was replaced with a replacement resource, the replacement caused by a real-world interaction with the resource by the user; and determine a replacement resource level of the replacement resource; and wherein the graphics unit is to present a representation of the replacement resource level in the immersive experience on the display.

Abstract: A sports gear carrying assembly includes a front plate that is worn on a user's back. The front plate has a plurality of front plate apertures extending therethrough. A back plate is coupled to the front plate and winter sports gear is positioned on the back plate. The back plate has a plurality of back plate apertures extending therethrough. An extension unit is slidably positioned between each of the front and back plates and the extension unit is laterally extendable a selected distance away from the front and back plates for accommodating a variety of widths of winter sports gear. A plurality of belts is each extended through a selected pair of the front and back plate apertures for securing the winter sports gear on the back plate. Each of the belts is matable to themselves to form a closed loop. A harness is coupled to the front plate and the harness is worn over the user's shoulders thereby facilitating the winter sports gear to be carried on the user's back.

Abstract: An expansion tank wall mount bracket apparatus capable of being mounted in multiple assembly configurations and supporting multiple expansion tanks.

Abstract: A stabilizing belt for use by a person in need of assisted mobility or in recreation, the stabilizing belt comprising a base, a strap to hold the stabilizing belt against a wearer, a belt to secure the base to the wearer, and at least one handle attached to the base. The base may be uniquely contoured to provide support and comfort for the wearer. The strap may be removable from the base to facilitate cleaning the stabilizing belt.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a driving screw based adjusting mechanism for adjusting the shoulder straps length of a backpack for fitting the position of the backpack to the torso length of a wearer, said adjusting mechanism comprises: (a) a shell like element configured to be attached to the back wall of the backpack for holding a driving screw and a slider; (b) a driving screw connected to a key, said key is configured to allow rotation of the driving screw clockwise and counter clockwise; and (c) a slider configured to be attached to a shoulder straps belt of the backpack and further to be latched onto the shell like element, with the driving screw threaded within it; wherein, rotation of the driving screw clockwise and counter clockwise functionally slides the slider upward and downward along the shell like component together with the shoulder straps belt of the backpack that are attached to the slider, thereby enabling elongation/shortening of the backpack shoulder straps length.

Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus. The self-contained breathing apparatus comprises a back plate comprising a shoulder strap load portion and a waist belt load portion, wherein the waist belt load portion rotates about an extended axis defined by the junction of the waist belt load portion with the shoulder strap load portion, a shoulder strap coupled to the shoulder strap load portion of the back plate, a waist belt coupled to the waist belt load portion of the back plate, and a bottle of compressed breathable air secured to the shoulder strap load portion of the back plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier frame for a load in the form of a rucksack or equivalent comprising a hip frame which is more rigid in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction and a pair of chest frames. The hip frame is designed to be applied around the user's hips in order to transfer loads to the carrier's hip region. The chest frames extend from the hip frame upwards in front of the user's body and are fully or partially in contact with the user's chest area, below the user's collar bone but above the user's waist. The chest frames are each provided with a chest plate in order to distribute the pressure over a greater area when applied to the user's chest area and to reduce the pressure per unit area on the user's chest.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system module, which is carried on the back, for a work tool. The system module has a stand surface for setting down the system module in an upright manner. A carrying arrangement for the system module has at least one back panel and at least one shoulder strap. The back panel is formed with an upper shoulder portion and with a lower back portion. The back panel is extended beyond the back portion by a hip portion. The hip portion can be pivoted relative to the back portion about a movement axis. The movement axis extends at the level of the stand surface of the system module.

Abstract: A universal adapter system includes a receiver component having a base portion configured to be coupled to a base belt worn by an individual and a locking mechanism which is operative to be engaged to a mounting bar of an adapter component that is secured to a dynamic load carriage apparatus. The mounting bar is capable of displacement when retained by the locking mechanism to compensate for shifts in load that are associated with the individual.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a shoulder strap of a backpack is disclosed which has guiding means, retaining means, and engaging means, where the engaging means is rotatable about an axis and slidably guided along the guiding means, where in a first rotational position the engaging means engages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is restricted, and where in a second rotational position the engaging means disengages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is enabled.

Abstract: The disclosed load-supporting garment is a safer and more effective way to carry equipment. For example, the system enables a more even distribution of gear and its accompanying weight around the body. An example load-supporting garment may include a plurality of woven grid panels, with two or more front panels and two or more rear panels, and a back boning panel attached to the two or more rear panels. Each of the plurality of woven grid panels may include a plurality of horizontal fabric bands that are perpendicular to a plurality of vertical fabric bands. The plurality of horizontal and vertical fabric bands may alternatingly overlap. This may define a woven grid.

Abstract: A hipbelt suspension system for use with a backpack having a back panel includes a back panel, a generally planar hipbelt coupling element, a hipbelt support plate and a hipbelt. The back panel support is coupled a lower region of the back panel. The back panel support includes an engagement region having opposing first and second stops. The hipbelt coupling element movably engages the engagement region of the back panel support to enable translational movement of the hipbelt coupling element between the first and second stops of the engagement region of the back panel. A hipbelt attachment mechanism pivotally coupled to the hipbelt coupling element about a first axis. A hipbelt is secured to the hipbelt attachment mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for towing a load behind a person is disclosed which reduces or dampens the effect of human movement on the load and vice versa. Further, the apparatus and method reduce or dampen the impact and vibrations resulting from traveling over a surface. In one embodiment, the apparatus and method is comprised of a harness for a person to wear, a carriage, and a bow connecting the harness and the carriage.

Abstract: A backpack with a torso length adjustment mechanism is provided. The backpack includes a holder fixedly connected to a bag, a mesh back support having a back mesh contactable to the back of the user and a supporting element for spacedly supporting the back mesh on the holder. The backpack includes a shoulder strap length adjusting mechanism having a force transmitting element for transmitting a force from the holder to the shoulder straps of the backpack. The force transmitting element is lockably movable on the holder between a first position in which a size of the shoulder straps is the largest and a second position in which the size of the shoulder straps is the smallest. The shoulder strap length adjusting mechanism includes a locking mechanism at the holder for releasably locking a movement of the force transmitting element.

Abstract: An adjustable device for supporting a load includes a belt for fastening about a user's waist. A rod includes two rigid elements. One of the elements is longitudinally slidable relative to the other element so as to adjust a length of the rod. A lower end of the rod is attachable to the belt and an upper section of the rod is attachable to a shoulder harness that is placeable on the user's shoulders for carrying the load. A control is operable by the user when carrying the load to unlock a locking mechanism that, when locked, fixes the length of the rod. When the control is operated concurrently with movement of the user's shoulders relative to the user's waist, the length of the rod is changed to adjust a distribution of a weight of the load between the user's shoulders and waist.

Abstract: A backpack with an adjustable hip-belt set may include a backpanel, which may further include a panel sheet, a set of metal stays, and a thoracic carriage. The metal stays may be supported by a frame. Certain embodiments also include an adjustment mechanism, which may have hip-belt straps marked with indicia of measurement. A user may adjust the size of the hip-belt set by moving the straps horizontally in and out of cam buckles and by fastening the straps once a desired length is achieved.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a shoulder strap of a backpack is disclosed which has guiding means, retaining means, and engaging means, where the engaging means is rotatable about an axis and slidably guided along the guiding means, where in a first rotational position the engaging means engages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is restricted, and where in a second rotational position the engaging means disengages the retaining means so that a sliding movement of the engaging means along the guiding means is enabled.

Abstract: A carrying system with a ballistic protective vest is described, and which includes a front part, and a back part, and a means for attaching the carrying system to a person's upper body; a waist belt having a lateral support; a coupling to releasably attach a carrying means to the rear side of the back part, and wherein the lateral support can be attached to the carrying means.

Abstract: The briefcase and backpack luggage includes a housing that may carry a plurality of items. The housing comprises a case portion of the housing that may store the items. A folder portion of the housing is coupled to the case portion of the housing. The folder portion of the housing may store items. A handle is coupled to the housing. The handle may be gripped. A strap is coupled to the housing. The strap may be positionable on the user so the housing is retained on the user.

Abstract: A portable fishing-equipment organizer with a tubular outer frame and a mounting pane attached to the frame. At least one pouch is attached to the mounting pane, along with at least one spike-shaped rod holder that may be detachably mounted. A telescoping tripod may be attached to the frame. When the organizer is carried, the tripod may be collapsed. When the tripod is extended, the organizer may be self standing, with the pouches at a convenient height for access. The organizer may be carried by one or more shoulder straps that may have pouches attached to them.

Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus. The self-contained breathing apparatus comprises a back plate comprising a shoulder strap load portion and a waist belt load portion, wherein the waist belt load portion rotates about an extended axis defined by the junction of the waist belt load portion with the shoulder strap load portion, a shoulder strap coupled to the shoulder strap load portion of the back plate, a waist belt coupled to the waist belt load portion of the back plate, and a bottle of compressed breathable air secured to the shoulder strap load portion of the back plate.

Abstract: A bag or pack, such as a backpack, having a pack portion that includes a back side made of flexible material, a carrying system directly or indirectly connected to the pack portion and including at least one carrying element, a frame connected to the pack portion, the frame including at least a rigid or semi-rigid sheet frame which is affixed to the back side of the pack portion by adhesive bonding.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding trash bags and facilitating trash pick up includes a bag holding base ring and interchangeable insert ring and opening ring which selectably attach to the base ring. The trash bag is secured between the opposing pairs of rings, which are each attachable to a waist belt worn by the user or can be carried individually by an attachable handle. The insert ring also includes a stripping membrane along a top surface to remove the refuse from a trash picker and retain it inside the bag.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a user based carrying system capable of independent transportation of a load including a hip-based user attachment system. The carrying system includes an enclosure member having an internal region encased by an internal surface. A user attachment system releasably secures the carrying system to the user for independent transportation without requiring muscular engagement. The user attachment system includes a hip attachment system with a dorsal articulation member and a strap member. The dorsal articulation member includes a front and rear member three-dimensionally moveably coupled to one another. The rear member is coupled to the enclosure member and the front member is coupled to the strap member. The three-dimensional moveable coupling between the front and rear members includes three restricted degrees of freedom configured to efficiently absorb corresponding user hip movements and directly support other user hip movements.

Abstract: A harness including a back portion, two shoulder straps (2) a support strap (6) for the tool, a side strap (4) for distributing the weight of the tool, and a chest plate (1). A fastening device (10) for the side strap (4) is detachable from the chest plate (1) and is attachable on the support strap (6) below the chest plate (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier system having a front part and a back part first and second means for fastening to a human torso, and a hip belt which can be connected to the back part via at least one support, and wherein the first and the second fastening means together form a fastening device with fastening loops and receptacles and the fastening loops can be inserted into or passed through the receptacles, and an elongated fixing element is provided which can be passed through those ends of the fastening loops which have been inserted into the receptacles.

Abstract: A carrier for transporting a child by a transporting individual The carrier includes a torso support part configured for supporting at least part of the torso of the child if the child is seated in the carrier, a seat support part coupled to the torso support part and configured for supporting the posterior of the child, and a hip belt coupled to the seat support part and configured for securing about the hips of the transporting individual. The seat support part is configured for enabling one or both upper legs of the child to hang substantially unsupported and in at least one alternative configuration at least one upper-leg-support part is coupled to the seat support part and to the hip belt and is configured for supporting at least part of one or both upper legs of the child.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder harness including an adjustable waist strap, adjustable shoulder straps, an adjustable front chest strap and first rear strap attached to the shoulder straps. The waist and shoulder straps and the front and first rear straps are formed of high-strength 2-inch and 1-inch webbing, respectively. Each of the waist and front chest straps has a centrally disposed buckle. Attachment means for fishing accessories include grommets disposed on the waist strap; a second attachment body, which is a buckle female portion, disposed on each of the shoulder straps above the front chest strap; and a D-ring attached to a securement strap having an opposite buckle male portion removably attached to a lower end of each second attachment body. At least one hollow cylindrical holder tube is attached to the shoulder straps rearward side. A tackle box is alternately removably attached to the second attachment body.

Abstract: A harness (10) for reducing the load on the arms of operator working with a pole saw or pole hedge trimmer at operating positions at angles particularly between 10 to 105 degrees from a vertical line, in which the power tool (1) is suspended in a strap (31) extending from a front portion (12) of the harness (10), through at least one fairlead (6) provided on the power tool (1) and to a rear portion (11) of the harness (10). The strap (31) is included in a tool balancer (30), which includes a spring loaded reel (32) for the strap (31) and is attached to or preferably integrated with a chest plate/buckle (14) in the harness (10), and which permits locking of the reel (32). The at least one fairlead (6) includes a hook (8) for easy hooking of the power tool (1) onto the strap (31) and unhooking of the same therefrom.

Abstract: An apparatus that can be worn by a user and is capable of holding one or more articles, including but not limited to cameras, video recorders, rifles, pistols, binoculars, mobile phones, laptop computers, personal digital assistants, portable personal music players, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: A shoulder strap chest system for a pack including at least one shoulder pad, includes: at least one slot on the shoulder pad, at least one hook hooked at the slot detachably, and at least one connection strap, at least one end of which is attached to the hook in a length-adjustable way, wherein the width of the hook matches that of the slot so that the hook is prevented from sliding when the hook is hooked at the slot.

Abstract: A harness system includes a waist belt assembly, a first releasable retainer attached to the waist belt assembly, shoulder straps, a back plate connected to the shoulder straps, and a release system including at least a first release strap connected to and extending from the back plate. The first release strap includes at least a first releasable connector in operative connection with the first releasable retainer so that actuation of the first release strap causes disconnection of the first releasable connector from operative connection with the first releasable retainer so that the first releasable retainer becomes disconnected from connection with the back plate and the back plate can be removed by a user while the waist belt assembly remains worn by the user.

Abstract: A device aid in the retention and transportation of small oxygen bottles worn by a user during use is herein disclosed, comprising a somewhat larger and cylindrical holster to hold a type “B” oxygen canister which is approximately twelve (12) inches long and three (3) inches in diameter. The device uses a formed shoulder strap available in two different models for specific right or left hand use. The formed radius of the strap forces the strap up onto the shoulder and makes the device conform securely to the user. A retention strap that goes under the opposite arm also aids in this retention. The device can be worn while sitting, walking, standing or performing most normal activities.

Abstract: A harness (10) for a backpack vacuum cleaner (100) includes a back plate (20) mounted to a vacuum cleaner body (102). The back plate (20) includes an intermediate portion (22) and two flexible sections (24) on opposite sides of the intermediate portion (22). A waist strap (90) is fixed to the back plate (20) between the flexible sections (24). The flexible sections (24) are flexible to respectively pivot about two spaced vertical pivot axes (72). Upper ends (82) of two shoulder straps (80) are attached to a mounting plate (50) slideably mounted to the back plate (20), and lower ends (84) of the shoulder straps (80) are attached to the flexible sections (24). Relative positions between the upper and lower ends (82 and 84) of the shoulder straps (80) can be adjusted by moving the mounting plate (50). When a user moves his or her shoulders, the connection points (32) of the flexible sections (24) flex to respectively pivot about the pivot axes (72).

Abstract: A stabilized backpack comprises a hip suspension and a shoulder suspension. The hip suspension comprises vertical support rods pivotally attached to the hip belt and pack frame to allow motion of the wearer's hips without causing varying forces on the pack. The shoulder suspension comprises pulleys and cords attaching the shoulder straps to the pack so that the motion of the wearer's shoulders does not cause varying forces on the pack. The net effect is that a person can run with the pack, with heavy load, in rough terrain, with the pack staying relatively stable.

Abstract: Provided are, among other things, apparatuses for supporting a video camera. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: a harness adapted for wearing on a user's upper body, the harness including a front section which, in use, covers at least a portion of at least one of the user's chest and abdomen, and a rear section which, in use, covers at least a portion of the user's back; and a flexible rod having a proximal end secured to the rear section of the harness and a distal end that extends up above the harness when the flexible rod is unweighted.

Abstract: A backpack assembly for a self contained breathing apparatus comprises a plurality of components positioned in housings that define a body for the backpack assembly. The body is assembled to a back frame. A pivoting and swiveling hip plate is connected to the back frame in multiple distinct positions to provide a customizable and comfortable fit for the wearer.