US5178312A
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Backpack frame and production method therefor
Assignee: Kioritz Corp
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Filing: 1991-05-17
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Granted: 1993-01-12
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Expires: 2011-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A backpack frame comprises a main frame portion and right and left guard portions, which are integrally formed at the both sides of the main frame portion through thin wall portions and which are respectively bent at the thin wall portions toward one side of the main frame portion, the main frame portion and the guard portions being connected and fixed to each other to from a U-shaped form as a whole.
Inventors
- 👤 Giichi Iida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:37
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/04; A45F3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A molded blank for creating a backpack frame comprising: a substantially rectangular hollow mainframe portion formed by integrally molded thin walls, substantially rectangular hollow right and left guard portions formed by integrally molded thin walls, said mainframe portion having side edges, said right and left guard portions having side edges, a pliable wall portion connecting one of said side edges of each of said right and left guard portions to said side edges of said mainframe portion, stop means located proximate to said one of said side edges of said right and left guard portions and said side edges of said mainframe portion for positively limiting rotation of said right and left guard portion along said pliable wall portion after starting said rotation from a substantially horizontal plane with said mainframe to a final predetermined angle with said mainframe to form said backpack frame, wherein said molded blank when erected as said backpack frame permits machinery or other devices fixed to said mainframe portion to freely extend outwardly beyond top and bottom edges of said right and left guard portions and said mainframe portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A molded blank for creating a backpack frame comprising: a substantially rectangular hollow mainframe portion formed by integrally molded thin walls, substantially rectangular hollow right and left guard portions formed by integrally molded thin walls, said mainframe portion having side edges, said right and left guard portions having side edges, a pliable wall portion connecting one of said side edges of each of said right and left guard portions to said side edges of said mainframe portion, stop means located proximate to said one of said side edges of said right and left guard portions and said side edges of said mainframe portion for positively limiting rotation of said right and left guard portion along said pliable wall portion after starting said rotation from a substantially horizontal plane with said mainframe to a final predetermined angle with said mainframe to form said backpack frame, wherein said molded blank when erected as said backpack frame permits machinery or other devices fixed to said mainframe portion to freely extend outwardly beyond top and bottom edges of said right and left guard portions and said mainframe portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The molded blank for creating a backpack frame claimed in claim 1, wherein said final predetermined angle of said right and left guard portions to said mainframe portion form a U-shaped backpack frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The molded blank for creating a backpack frame claimed in claim 1, wherein said pliable wall portion is substantially thinner than said edges of said right and left guard portions and said edges of said mainframe portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The molded blank for creating a backpack frame claimed in claim 2, further comprising, coupling means cooperating with said stop means for rigidly fixing said right and left guard portions to said mainframe when in a U-shaped position to form said backpack frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The molded blank for creating a backpack frame claimed in claim 1 further comprising, projection means on a face of said mainframe for fixing machinery between said right and left guard portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The molded blank for creating a backpack frame claimed in claim 1, wherein said mainframe has an opening for a backpad.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The molded blank for creating a backpack frame claimed in claim 1, wherein said mainframe has a shoulder belt mounting on an upper edge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-01-12 | 1996-07-13 | 1997-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-12 | 2000-07-13 | 2001-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-12 | 2004-07-13 | 2005-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |