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US 9,788,638 B2Granted
Outdoor pack with companion frame
AssigneePlano Molding Company
InventorsJay Robert, Timothy S. Makos
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Abstract
A backpack system is described herein comprising a frame and a pack (e.g., backpack or outdoor pack) that may be used by individuals engaging in different type of events such as hunting, fishing, hiking, sports and the like. The pack may be configured to be readily engaged with the frame. The pack may comprise one or more pocket sections that may be quickly detached for easy access to its contents by a user while still wearing the main part of the pack which may remain engaged with the frame.
Claims24
A backpack system, comprising:
- a backpack that includes a storage section and a bracket cover;
- and
- a portable frame, comprising:
- a tubular base having a top section separated from a bottom section by two opposing side sections, the top section joined to each side section at a curved corner section, the bottom section having a curvature between its ends, and an overall width of the bottom section being wider than an overall width of the top section;
- an adjustable support member;
- and
- a bracket that secures a portion of the adjustable support member to the base, the bracket comprising a channel formed on an outer circumference of the bracket wherein a curved corner section of the tubular base is received in and curves along the channel, and
- wherein the base and adjustable support member are configurable between a compacted position and an extended position to provide a user with selectable support.
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A backpack system, comprising:
- a backpack having one or more storage sections;
- and
- a portable frame removably attachable to the backpack, the portable frame comprising a at least one adjustable support member and a tubular base having a top section separated from a bottom section by two opposing side sections, the top section joined to each side section at a curved corner section, the bottom section having a curvature between its ends, and an overall width of the bottom section being wider than an overall width of the top section, the portable frame comprising a bracket having a channel formed on an outer circumference of the bracket, a curved corner section of the tubular base is received in an curves along the channel.
A frame for a backpack system, comprising:
- a tubular base having a top section separated from a bottom section by two side sections, the bottom section having a curvature and the top section having a curvature, the curvature of the bottom section being larger than the curvature in the top section, the top section joined to each side section at a curved corner section;
- a bracket having a channel formed on an outer circumference of the bracket, a curved corner section of the tubular base is received in and curves along the channel;
- and
- at least one adjustable support member,
- wherein the at least one adjustable support member is projectable substantially downward and rearward from the base and is attachable to the bracket.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.