Backpack load carrying system for hikers
CA 1084014 A · Owner: K-2 Corporation · Inventors: Pletz, Murray J.
Overview
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A pack frame for hikers formed primarily of interconnected, hollow, tubular members and including in one embodiment a pivoting connector between a lower hip-engaging portion of the pack frame and an upper shoulder-engaging portion of the pack frame such that the upper and lower portions of the pack frame may pivot with respect to each other about the connector responsive to the motion of a hiker's hips and shoulders. A pack bag is disclosed having a pleated connecting portion, whereby the upper portion of the bag may pivot with respect to the lower portion. Also disclosed is a height-adjustable pack bag adapted to accommodate loads of varying size. A pack frame is also disclosed having …
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- Granted August 19, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended August 19, 1997.
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