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Hiker's buddy apparatus for sharing with a hiker the carrying load of a backpack

US8474672B1 · kind B1 · utility

9Cited by
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33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 2011
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
Priority date—
Expiry dateOct 7, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J9/0006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement for replaceably supporting a backpack having a load on the back of a user and transferring the load of the backpack to the ground by way of the legs of the user while allowing the user to take steps unhindered. The arrangement includes a harness and a leg assembly. The harness replaceably supports the backpack having the load on the back of the user. The leg assembly is pivotally mounted to the harness, extends down the legs of the user, and transfers the load of the backpack to the ground by way of the legs of the user while allowing the user to take the steps unhindered.

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