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Self stabilizing backpack

US7997466B2 · kind B2 · utility

8Cited by

15References

29Claims

0Family size

Assignee

NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

Paul Fidrych · Portland, US
Tory M. Cross · Portland, US
Christopher M. Helmsworth · Portland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 19, 2007
Grant date	Aug 16, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 4, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA45F3/12
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A backpack with a self stabilizing shoulder strap system is disclosed. The backpack includes two shoulder straps, an intermediate member, and a bag. The bag is configured to pivot about a first connector associated with the intermediate member. The shoulder straps are configured to pivot about connectors associated with the intermediate member. The configuration of the shoulder strap system allows for the bag to remain substantially vertical during motions as the shoulders are raised and lowered.

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