Ergonomic bookpack
OwnerJames F. Gausling, Stacey L. Moraninventors
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Abstract
An ergonomic bookpack having an automatic suspension system is disclosed. A series of top straps, side straps, bottom straps and optional support members serve to move the bookpack center of gravity higher in the bookpack and closer to the wearer's body, significantly redistributing the load borne by the wearer's shoulders along a longer portion of the body and back. The body of the bookpack can be made so that the interior compartment of the bookpack body is transparent and the contents of the bookpack are visible to the human eye. The invention also comprises an optional yoke and lumbar pad. This bookpack of allows the wearer to bear heavier loads for a longer period of time with less fatigue, thus reducing the possibility of debilitating musculoskeletal difficulties.
Claims16
A backpack for a wearer with shoulders and a back comprising:
- a backpack body having an outer region and a center of gravity, and
- strapping adapted to form shoulder support members at least partially supporting the backpack body with the wearer's shoulders and to support the backpack body from a lower portion of the backpack body and wherein the shoulder support members shift the center of gravity towards the wearer's back when the backpack is worn by that wearer.
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