Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Convertible or combined
Patent
1997-10-06
1999-03-09
Sholl, Linda J.
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Convertible or combined
224155, 224579, 224631, 224629, 224637, 224652, 224653, 224654, 4602, 4484, A45F 402, A45F 308
Patent
active
058789286
ABSTRACT:
A hard-shelled backpack that consists of opposing outer doors, removable interlocking compartments, detachable outer pockets, dual purpose shoulder straps, a multipurpose frame, and dual purpose cargo bags, as-well-as a unique hip suspension device that allows the wearer to adjust and alter the weight of the backpack in reference to the body. This device changes the position of the backpack in reference to the body through an articulating ratchet device that subsequently changes the physical work that a given muscle group performs on any given terrain. The device is controlled by a dial directly behind the waistline of the wearer and is adjustable to the desires of the individual. The outer doors open in an opposing manner in relation to each other. This function allows access to all equipment contained therein. The interlocking compartments are easily removed to allow access to less used equipment. The outer pockets of this backpack once detached from the bulk of the pack may be combined to form a bag designed for the storage of food while camping. Both shoulder straps are detachable and then unfold for an alternate use. One as a water reservoir and the other as a fanny pack; both may be used on day hikes. The frame of the pack is removable and then may be unfolded to reveal a device designed to be sat upon such as a chair. This device may also be used as a toilet with a disposable plastic trash bag. Two cargo bags, one for the storage of a sleeping bag and the other for storage of clothes on the pack during transport; once emptied maybe unzipped to reveal an alternate bag built inside the liner of the first, designed specifically to hold water, that provides a heated shower system when combined or used with other components.
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