Adjustable load carrier device
US9545144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F2003/146
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
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.
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