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Backpack for carrying a bicycle

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-26
PYT INC
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[0005] The present invention is a durable, lightweight backpack that allows its user to comfortably carry a bicycle over ling distances and varied terrain. The back is constructed of a lightweight frame and is fully adjustable to fit any size of user. The backpack includes a detachable backpack, lumbar fanny pack for added convenience, and a hydration system on a compact external frame. Once the wheels and inside pedal of a bicycle are removed the bicycle frame is mounted on the pack, the wheels are attached to the frame of the bike and the pedal is stored away. The backpack also contains additional space for personal items such as shoes, clothing, food, and water.

Problems solved by technology

This foldable frame presents many issues of strength and durability of the bicycle when in use.
The bikes required for this type of exercise undergo extreme forces and must be able to with stand a tremendous amount of stress to the frame and other components.
A foldable bicycle will not be able to withstand the stress from such activities and is not desirable for this application.

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[0019]FIG. 1 illustrates the basic design of the backpack system with a bicycle mounted on the frame ready for transport (100). The backpack frame (101) is comprises a bottom portion (102), bottom brace (103), top portion (104), top brace (105), middle brace (106) and two side run bars (107&108) position on opposing sides to form the frame of the backpack (101). The bike frame (109) is place on the top portion of the backpack frame (104) and is secured by a strapping system illustrated in detail in a latter figure.

[0020] Now referring to FIG. 2 the side run bars of the backpack frame are illustrated. Each side run bar (108) consists of three sections, the top portion (201) is straight and is designed to rest flat against the users back the provides for support and easier ergonomics in carrying the back. The middle portion (202) begins with transitional radial bend (203) at the end of the top portion (201). The radial transition is made at a 15 degree angle (204) away from the side ...

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Abstract

The present invention is a durable, lightweight backpack that allows its user to comfortably carry a bicycle over ling distances and varied terrain. The back is constructed of a lightweight frame and is fully adjustable to fit any size of user. The backpack includes a detachable backpack, lumbar fanny pack for added convenience, and a hydration system on a compact frame. Once the wheels and pedals of a bicycle are removed the bicycle frame is mounted on the pack, the wheels are attached to the frame of the bike and the pedal is stored away. The backpack also contains additional space for personal items such as shoes, clothing, food, and water.

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This patent generally relates to the field of biking and backpacking. The present invention is a backpack adapted for carrying a bicycle that enables a user to hike or backpack into a remote location, over rough terrain, or city subway system and then dismount the bike and ride on the bicycle. The present invention enables a user to quickly and easily secure a bicycle to the backpack for transportation when it is undesirable for the user to ride on the bicycle. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Mountain climbers and hikers have been utilizing backpacks in a variety of forms for many years. Several U.S. Patents have issued teaching the use of a backpack for transporting such things as folding chairs, boots, fishing rods, and even chainsaws. U.S. Pat. No. 5,570,829 issued on Nov. 5, 1996 to Harrison shows a backpack comprising front and rear members, a connecting device to form an internal cavity with a fastening device for storing and securing...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/04A45F3/08A45F3/10A45F3/16A45F4/02B62J99/00B62K15/00
CPCA45F3/08A45F3/10A45F3/16B62K15/00B62J99/00B62J2099/0053A45F2003/045B62J50/10
Inventor LARSEN, JEFFREY ANTHONYBOUD, JOSEPH ROBBINS JR.
Owner PYT INC
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