Title:
BACKPACK HAVING A MODULAR FRAME
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000074517
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
The present invention provides for a backpack (10) having a pack bag (14) and a modular frame. The modular pack frame includes a generally flexible frame sheet (50) that is fixed to a rigid support bar (44) at the center of the frame that is contoured to mimic the shape of a user's backbone. The frame sheet (50) is similarly curved and adapts to fit the remainder of the user's back. A pad (54) overlies the sheet and extends throughout the pack frame. Reinforcement members (56, 102) are positioned in the pack frame and pack bag to prevent distortion of the pack frame and to concentrate the load of the pack toward the lumbar region and comfortably distribute the remainder of the load to the user's shoulders, hips, and other portions of the back.
Inventors:
GLEASON DANA W (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/040131
Publication Date:
October 04, 2001
Filing Date:
June 07, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
GLEASON DANA W (US)
International Classes:
A45F3/08; A45F3/04; (IPC1-7): A45C3/08
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