US 11,439,223 B2Granted

Veteran support backpack

AssigneeBackpacks for Life, Inc.

InventorBrett D'Alessandro

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Abstract

A backpack that comprises a series of durable fabric panels that have been sewn together to form a soft and expandable container, which has been equipped with ergonomic shoulder straps and numerous features for the homeless individual that help overcome many of the shortcomings and disadvantages of prior art. The backpack employs a series of adjustable quick-release straps to provide expandability and Velcro connections for detachability. The backpack employs an internal pleated back pad that is removable to be used as a sleeping pad and in combination with a chevron stitch pattern for added support and user comfort. The backpack also has a closure system for closing the top inner liner of a backpack.

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Dependent claims

A backpack comprising:

a backpack base comprising a front panel, a back panel, a left side panel, a right side panel and a bottom, a front loop-strap attached to the front panel, a left loop-strap attached to the left panel, a right loop-strap attached to the right panel, two front straps attached to the bottom at one end of each front strap with a strap clip connected to the other end of each front strap, one of a hook and loop fastener strip attached to the back panel opposite the bottom, two shoulder straps attached to the back panel;
and
a detachable top having a front end and a back end, with the other of a hook and loop fastener strip on an inner surface at the back end detachably connected to the fastener strip attached to the back panel, and with two quick-release connectors at the front end, wherein each quick-release connector connects to one of the front strap clips, and a zipper connecting to a compartment in the detachable top;
an inner liner containing a pocket/sleeve;
and
a removable pleated back pad contained in the pocket/sleeve.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application: 17/192,482Filed 4 Mar 2021 · continuation
Priority: 31 Oct 2018
Published: US 2021/0186186 A124 Jun 2021
Granted: 13 Sep 2022
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification5 codes

A45F 3/047
Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders: with adjustable fastenings for the shoulder straps or…
A45F 3/04
Travelling or camp articles ; Sacks or packs carried on the body: sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two…
A45F 3/06
Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders: specially adapted for military purposes
A45F 2003/003
Travelling or camp articles ; Sacks or packs carried on the body: combined with other objects; specially adapted for carrying specific objects

Family

Application62/753,669Us provisional application · filed 31 Oct 2018
Application16/670,198Parent of this continuation · filed 31 Oct 2019
US 2021/0186186 A1Pre-grant publication · published 24 Jun 2021
US 10,952,522 B2Parent of this continuation
US 2020/0128943 A1Published application
US 11,439,223 B2This patent

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