# US 11,992,134 B2 · Child carrying device with a weight distribution system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,992,134 B2 - Document ID: US11992134B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/766,905 - Filed: 2019-10-28 - Published: 2024-03-21 - Granted: 2024-05-28 - Earliest claimed: 2019-10-07 - Assignees: HTS Hans Torgersen & Sønn AS - Applicants: Hts Hans Torgersen & SøNn AS - Inventors: Julius Andreas Winger - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11992134B2 ## CPC - A47D 13/025: {for carrying children in seated position} - A45F 3/047: {with adjustable fastenings for the shoulder straps or waist belts} - A45F 3/08: Carrying-frames; Frames combined with sacks - A45F 4/02: Sacks or packs convertible into other articles {or into objects for other use} - A47D 13/027: {Baby-carriers with rigid frames} - A45F 2004/026: {into seats or sitting cushions} - A47D: FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN (school benches or desks A47B39/00, A47B41/00) - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY ## Abstract A carrying device or carrying a child on a shoulder of a person comprises: a back-support frame for supporting the back of the child, a support bar comprising a free end and with an opposite end connected to the back-support frame such that it forms a support arc protruding from the support bar and which supports the child from below, a shoulder harness system comprising a shoulder strap connected to and covering at least a section of the support bar. The carrying device comprises a weight distribution system comprising a counterweight device including connection means configured for cooperating with complementary connection means provided at or adjacent the free end of the support bar so as to provide a counterweight to the carrying device during use. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A carrying device for carrying a child on a shoulder of a person, the carrying device comprising: a back-support frame for supporting a back of the child and extending vertically at a side to a lower end of the carrying device, a support bar comprising a free end and with an opposite end connected to the back-support frame such that it forms a support arc protruding from the back-support frame and which supports the child from below, a shoulder harness system comprising a shoulder strap connected to and covering at least a section of the support bar, wherein the carrying device comprises a weight distribution system comprising a counterweight device having connection means configured for cooperating with complementary connection means provided at or adjacent the free end of the support bar so as to provide a counterweight to the carrying device during use. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the connection means comprises at least any one of a: buckle, loop, straps, Velcro, press button, magnets, and flaps for securing the counterweight device to or adjacent the free end of the support bar. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A method of attaching a counterweight device to a weight distribution system of the carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the carrying device comprises a first support bar and a second support bar and wherein the method comprises: securing a child in the carrying device on shoulders of a carrying person, attaching the counterweight device to connection means provided on or adjacent the free end of the first support bar, attaching the counterweight device to connection means provided on or adjacent the free end of the second support bar, and, adjusting straps provided at the connections means for adjusting the counterweight device relative to the first and second support bars. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The method according to claim 3, wherein the counterweight device is a backpack for carrying at the back of the carrying person, and wherein the method comprises prior to attaching the counterweight device to connection means provided on or adjacent the free end of the second support bar, leading the backpack towards the back and around the carrier person for attaching the counterweight device to the connection means provided on or adjacent the free end of the second support bar, adjusting straps provided at the connections means for adjusting the backpack relative to the first and second support bars such that the weight is distributed to the support bars. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the counterweight device is at least any one of a: bag, sack, backpack or pouch for storing one or more items. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The carrying device according to claim 5, wherein the connection means comprises at least any one of a: buckle, loop, straps, Velcro, press button, magnets, and flaps for securing the counterweight device to or adjacent the free end of the support bar. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The carrying device according to claim 5, wherein the counterweight device is a backpack for carrying at the back of the person and connected to or adjacent the free end of the support bar such that a weight of the backpack is transferred to the support bar. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The carrying device according to claim 7, wherein the backpack comprises one or more straps extending from a back to a front of the carrying device and wherein the one or more straps are adjustable such that the backpack is tightly secured. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the counterweight device is a backpack for carrying at the back of the person and connected to or adjacent the free end of the support bar such that a weight of the backpack is transferred to the support bar. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The carrying device according to claim 9, wherein the connection means comprises at least any one of a: buckle, loop, straps, Velcro, press button, magnets, and flaps for securing the counterweight device to or adjacent the free end of the support bar. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The carrying device according to claim 9, wherein the carrying device is foldable, and the backpack comprises a chamber for receiving the carrying device for storage and transport. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The carrying device according to claim 11, wherein the connection means comprises at least any one of a: buckle, loop, straps, Velcro, press button, magnets, and flaps for securing the counterweight device to or adjacent the free end of the support bar. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The carrying device according to claim 9, wherein the backpack comprises one or more straps extending from a back to a front of the carrying device and wherein the one or more straps are adjustable such that the backpack is tightly secured. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The carrying device according to claim 13, wherein the connection means comprises at least any one of a: buckle, loop, straps, Velcro, press button, magnets, and flaps for securing the counterweight device to or adjacent the free end of the support bar. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The carrying device according to claim 13, wherein the carrying device is foldable, and the backpack comprises a chamber for receiving the carrying device for storage and transport. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The carrying device according to claim 15, wherein the carrying device is foldable, and the backpack comprises a chamber for receiving the carrying device for storage and transport.