US4174059A
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Back pack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-14
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Granted: 1979-11-13
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Expires: 1997-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A back pack which may be in the form of a four-limbed animal where the limbs provide straps to couple the pack to the wearer and also provide storage space.
Inventors
- 👤 Martha Maunder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S383/00; Y10S383/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A back pack having a hollow back storage portion adapted to reside on the back of a wearer and having a pair of flexible straps extending on either side of said back portion adapted to extend over the shoulders and under the arms of the wearer and secure the back pack to the wearer, a closable opening defined in said back storage portion, at least one of said straps of each of said pairs being hollow and having means defining closable openings thereinto for storage therein, and means for coupling together the straps to secure said back pack on a wearer, said back pack being in the form of a creature having a pair of anterior limbs and a pair of posterior limbs, said limbs forming said straps, said back portion defining the body of the creature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A back pack having a hollow back storage portion adapted to reside on the back of a wearer and having a pair of flexible straps extending on either side of said back portion adapted to extend over the shoulders and under the arms of the wearer and secure the back pack to the wearer, a closable opening defined in said back storage portion, at least one of said straps of each of said pairs being hollow and having means defining closable openings thereinto for storage therein, and means for coupling together the straps to secure said back pack on a wearer, said back pack being in the form of a creature having a pair of anterior limbs and a pair of posterior limbs, said limbs forming said straps, said back portion defining the body of the creature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The back pack of claim 1 wherein the opening into the body portion is through a defined mouth of the defined creature.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-11-12 | 1983-05-14 | 1983-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-12 | 1987-05-14 | 1987-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-12 | 1991-05-14 | 1991-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |