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Combined chair and backpack
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-08-06
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Granted: 1995-04-25
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Expires: 2013-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A combined chair and backpack includes a conventional folding lawn chair type frame having an upper transverse frame member pivotally connected to an upper portion of a pack frame. In an open orientation of the chair, the pack frame and chair back frame form an A-frame configuration to enhance stability. A removable reversible head rest/top pack assembly includes tubular side frame members which telescopically receive upper mounting rod portions of the pack frame. In an open condition, the head rest faces the chair, and in a closed condition the head rest is reversed such that the top pack is disposed in overlying relation with respect to the collapsed chair. A plurality of straps suspend a pair of insulated beverage and food storage bags from respective opposite arm rests. Internal stiffeners maintain the bags erect. In a closed configuration, quick release straps secure edge portions of the bags in adjacent relation. An umbrella is mounted on an upper portion of the pack frame for independent compound pivotal adjustment about two perpendicular axes and useable in both closed transportation and open operative configurations of the chair. The combined chair and backpack includes a variety of attached comfort enhancing and sporting related features such as an insulated beverage holder, fishing creel, and fishing rod holder, all readily and immediately useable upon folding of the chair to an open configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy A. Lamb
- 👤 Albert Mora
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:34
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F4/00; A45F4/02; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/10; A01K97/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A combined chair and backpack, comprising: a pack frame; a folding chair frame including a seat frame portion, pivotal arm rests, and a back frame portion, said seat frame portion pivotally connected to said back frame portion such that said chair frame may be selectively moved between an erect orientation and a collapsed orientation against said back frame portion; and means pivotally connecting said back frame portion to said pack frame for allowing said back frame portion to be selectively oriented in a first configuration forming an inverted V-frame with said pack frame or in a second configuration in which said back frame portion extends in closely adjacent substantially overlying relation with said pack frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A combined chair and backpack, comprising: a pack frame; a folding chair frame including a seat frame portion, pivotal arm rests, and a back frame portion, said seat frame portion pivotally connected to said back frame portion such that said chair frame may be selectively moved between an erect orientation and a collapsed orientation against said back frame portion; and means pivotally connecting said back frame portion to said pack frame for allowing said back frame portion to be selectively oriented in a first configuration forming an inverted V-frame with said pack frame or in a second configuration in which said back frame portion extends in closely adjacent substantially overlying relation with said pack frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, further comprising means releasably suspending a storage bag from a front portion of said seat frame portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, wherein said pack frame includes a strap harness such that said combined chair and backpack may be carried on an individual's back in both said erect and collapsed orientations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, further comprising: at least one storage bag; and means suspending said storage bag from one of said arm rests.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 4, further comprising a stiffening member in said storage bag, said stiffening member comprising a thin plastic sheet deformed for insertion into said storage bag such that memory characteristics of said stiffening member urge it to a nondeformed condition and maintain said storage bag in an erect configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, further comprising: a pair of storage bags; and means suspending said storage bags from respective ones of said arm rests such that said storage bags are selectively movable from an operative orientation disposed beneath said arm rests and a storage orientation against said seat frame portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 6, further comprising releasable fastening means for securing said storage bags to one another in said storage orientation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, further comprising means removably securing a beverage holder to said chair frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 8, wherein said means removably securing said beverage holder comprising a first hook and loop type pile fastener on said beverage holder and a second cooperating hook and loop type pile fastener on said chair frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, further comprising means pivotally securing an umbrella to said pack frame for use in both erect and collapsed orientations of said chair.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 10, further comprising means mounting said umbrella to said pack frame for independent pivotal adjustment about two substantially perpendicular axes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, further comprising a fishing rod holder secured to said chair frame.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 12, wherein said fishing rod holder includes a tubular member secured to said chair frame by at least one pivotal strut for holding an assembled rod during use.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 12, wherein said fishing rod holder includes a tubular member and a strap secured in spaced relation to said back frame portion for holding a disassembled rod for transportation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 1, further comprising a top pack frame portion removably connected to said pack frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 15, wherein said top pack frame portion includes a head rest on one face and a storage sack on an opposite face.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 15, further comprising means mounting said top pack frame to said pack frame for selective reversal between a first orientation in which said head rest faces said chair frame for use by a person sitting in the chair, and a second orientation in which said head rest faces away from said chair frame for transportation.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combined chair and backpack of claim 17, wherein said storage sack partially overlies said chair frame in a said second orientation of said top pack frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
106 words
A combined chair and backpack, comprising: a pack frame; a chair frame; means connecting said chair frame portion to said pack frame; a top pack frame portion removably connected to said pack frame, said top pack frame portion including a head rest on one face and a storage sack on an opposite face; and means mounting said top pack frame to said pack frame for selective reversal between a first orientation in which said head rest faces said chair frame for use by a person sitting in the chair, and a second orientation in which said head rest faces away from said chair frame for transportation.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
106 words
A combined chair and backpack, comprising: a pack frame; a chair frame; means connecting said chair frame portion to said pack frame; a top pack frame portion removably connected to said pack frame, said top pack frame portion including a head rest on one face and a storage sack on an opposite face; and means mounting said top pack frame to said pack frame for selective reversal between a first orientation in which said head rest faces said chair frame for use by a person sitting in the chair, and a second orientation in which said head rest faces away from said chair frame for transportation.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
156 words
A combined chair and backpack, comprising: a pack frame; a chair frame including a back frame portion; means pivotally connecting said back frame portion to said pack frame for allowing said back frame portion to be selectively oriented in a first configuration forming an inverted V-frame with said pack frame or in a second configuration in which said back frame portion extends in closely adjacent substantially overlying relation with said pack frame; a top pack frame portion removably connected to said pack frame, said top pack frame portion including a head rest on one face and a storage sack on an opposite face; and means mounting said top pack frame to said pack frame for selective reversal between a first orientation in which said head rest faces said chair frame for use by a person sitting in the chair, and a second orientation in which said head rest faces away from said chair frame for transportation.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
156 words
A combined chair and backpack, comprising: a pack frame; a chair frame including a back frame portion; means pivotally connecting said back frame portion to said pack frame for allowing said back frame portion to be selectively oriented in a first configuration forming an inverted V-frame with said pack frame or in a second configuration in which said back frame portion extends in closely adjacent substantially overlying relation with said pack frame; a top pack frame portion removably connected to said pack frame, said top pack frame portion including a head rest on one face and a storage sack on an opposite face; and means mounting said top pack frame to said pack frame for selective reversal between a first orientation in which said head rest faces said chair frame for use by a person sitting in the chair, and a second orientation in which said head rest faces away from said chair frame for transportation.
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