Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Article held by receiver
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-30
2007-10-30
Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3782)
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Article held by receiver
C224S641000, C224S631000, C224S628000, C224S636000, C224S634000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11019220
ABSTRACT:
A suspension system for a backpack includes a rocker arm pivotally connected to the backpack. A first hip stay has a first end connected to a first end of the rocker arm and a second end opposite the first end. A second hip stay has a first end connected to a second end of the rocker arm and a second end opposite the first end. A waist belt is attached to the second end of the first hip stay and to the second end of the second hip stay. The first and second hip stays distribute the load of the backpack between a wearer's left and right hips. A backpack incorporating the suspension system is also disclosed.
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Newhouse Nathan J.
Steptoe & Johnson LLP
The North Face Apparel Corp.
Vanterpool Lester L.
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