Backpack with adjustments for body size
US5725139A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F3/12
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A backpack includes a waistbelt system with a pocket formed by a pair of longitudinally extending spaced-apart flexible straps for receiving the hipbone of the user. The pocket is formed by a pair of longitudinally extending spaced-apart flexible strap. One of the longitudinally extending horizontal straps on either side of the waistbelt system is adjustable so that each separate side of the waistbelt system can be tilted to fit users having large hips or stomachs. A pair of hip cushions are provided on the waistbelt system, one on either side, which are connected to the remainder of the waistbelt system in a manner which allows relative movement between the hip cushion and the waistbelt assembly to reduce frictional forces upon the user. A shoulder width-adjustment system includes a spring bias member and an adjustment strap which allows a pair of shoulder strap support members to be adjusted to the desired shoulder width. The backpack includes a shoulder strap system with variable-length shoulder which are adjustable relative to a buckle wherein the strap may be precisely positioned relative to the buckle with the use of an index scale with height indicating indicia thereon place…
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