# US 8,783,537 B2 · Ergonomic backpack > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,783,537 B2 - Document ID: US8783537B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/193,475 - Filed: 2011-07-28 - Published: 2012-02-02 - Granted: 2014-07-22 - Earliest claimed: 2010-07-28 - Applicants: Romina Ghassemi - Inventors: Romina Ghassemi - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8783537B2 ## CPC - A45F 3/08: Carrying-frames; Frames combined with sacks - A45F 3/04: Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders - A45F 2003/003: {combined with other objects; specially adapted for carrying specific objects} - A45F 2003/144: {Pack-carrying waist or torso belts} - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY ## Abstract An embodiment of the present invention provides a backpack for wearing on a back of a user. The backpack includes at least one cargo compartment, two straps, and a frame. The cargo compartment is wider at a top end of the cargo compartment than at the bottom end. The frame has a first portion located adjacent to one side of the user's spine and a second portion located adjacent to the other side of the user's spine. The first and second portions are shaped to be complementary to the user's spine. Also, massaging beads are located in the frame and massage muscles on each side of the user's spine. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A backpack having a top, a bottom, and a back-facing side comprising: at least one cargo compartment; a first strap and a second strap that are each connected near said top of said backpack and near said bottom of said backpack; said first and second straps sized to fit over human shoulders so as to support said backpack; a first plurality of beads arranged in a generally linear configuration within a first channel along said back-facing side and extending between said top and bottom of said backpack; and a second plurality of beads arranged in a generally linear configuration within a second channel along said back-facing side and extending between said top and bottom of said backpack; and, a plurality of links connected to said first plurality of beads and said second plurality of beads; said plurality of links moving said first plurality of beads and said second plurality of beads towards and away from said top of said backpack, within said first and second channels. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, further comprising a flexible material disposed over said first plurality of beads and said second plurality of beads. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, further comprising a first elongated frame member curving away from said back-facing side and towards said cargo compartment. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, wherein said first strap and said second strap form a back support brace. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, wherein said first and said second channels each comprise first and second channels, each composed of rigid material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, wherein said first plurality of beads and second plurality of beads are connected to each other via a cord or a string. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, further comprising a first elongated frame member forming said first channel and a second elongated frame member forming said second channel. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, wherein said first and second plurality of beads are parallel with each other. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, wherein said plurality of links are movable selected from: a manually actuated movement mechanism and or a motorized movement mechanism. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, wherein said plurality of links are manually actuated such that pulling on a cord or a string connecting said first and second plurality of beads resulting in moving said first plurality of beads and said second plurality of beads within said first and said second channels. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, wherein said first and second channels are connected to each other so as to provide a pathway for said first and second plurality of beads between said first and second channels. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The backpack of claim 1, further comprising a neck support disposed at said to of said backpack and positioned to support a human neck. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The backpack of claim 12, wherein said neck support is height adjustable. ### Claim 14 A backpack having a top, a bottom, and a back-facing side comprising: a cargo compartment; a first strap and a second strap that are each connected near said top of said backpack and near said bottom of said backpack; said first and second straps sized to fit over human shoulders so as to support said backpack; a plurality of generally spherical members that extend between said top and said bottom of said backpack and connected via a cord member within a channel along a side of said backpack; and said cord member moving said plurality of generally spherical members towards and away from said top of said backpack when said cord members is pulled. ### Claim 15 A backpack having a top, a bottom, and a back-facing side comprising: a cargo compartment; a first strap and a second strap that are each connected near said top of said backpack and near said bottom of said backpack; said first and second straps sized to fit over human shoulders so as to support said backpack; and, a plurality of generally spherical members that extend between said top and said bottom of said backpack, are located in a first and a second channel, and are covered by a flexible material; and, a cord member moving said plurality of generally spherical members towards and away from said top of said backpack. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The backpack of claim 15, wherein said plurality of generally spherical members are linked together. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The backpack of claim 15, wherein said plurality of generally spherical members are arranged in two parallel rows. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The backpack of claim 16, wherein said cord member connected to each of said plurality of spherical members within said first and said second channels.