# US 11,439,223 B2 · Veteran support backpack

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- Number: US 11,439,223 B2
- Document ID: US11439223B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/192,482
- Filed: 2021-03-04
- Published: 2021-06-24
- Granted: 2022-09-13
- Earliest claimed: 2018-10-31
- Assignees: Backpacks for Life, Inc.
- Applicants: Backpacks for Life, Inc.
- Inventors: Brett D'Alessandro
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11439223B2

## CPC

- A45F 3/047: {with adjustable fastenings for the shoulder straps or waist belts}
- A45F 3/04: Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
- A45F 3/06: specially adapted for military purposes
- A45F 2003/003: {combined with other objects; specially adapted for carrying specific objects}
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY

## 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.

## Claims

### Claim 1

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.