Backpack stool

Abstract

A backpack stool (1) having a frame (8) with legs (9) attached thereto via pivot points (15) that allow a user to easily convert the backpack stool from a backpack for transporting items to a stool with a surface for sitting. To use the backpack stool as a stool, a user simple folds the legs outward from the frame into an extended position and places the ends of the legs on the ground. The user may then sit on the rear surface (3) of the backpack stool where the shoulder straps (7) are normally located. The rear surface of the backpack is preferably reinforced with a webbing (13) or other material located between the frame. To use the backpack stool as a backpack, a user simple folds the legs into a folded position so that the legs are parallel with the frame. The user may then use the shoulder straps to carry the backpack stool on the user's back.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 212,118, filed Apr. 6, 2009. The patent application identified above is incorporated here by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to backpacks, more particularly, a backpack having a frame with pivoting legs attached thereto that allows a user to easily convert the backpack into a stool with a surface for sitting.[0003]Backpacks are commonly used by students, campers, hunters and others to carry and transport items. Users of backpacks commonly find themselves outdoors where there is no place to sit except on the ground. For example, students who are waiting at a bus stop or campers or hunters who have stopped along a hike to rest are commonly left having to choose between standing or sitting on a dirty and / or wet ground. Although, there have been attempts in the past to combine c...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Another object of the present invention is to provide a backpack stool that is light and easy to carry.

[0008]An even further object of the present invention is to provide a backpack stool that is practical for everyday use.

[0010]The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providing a backpack having a frame with pivoting legs attached thereto that allows a user to easily convert the backpack into a stool with a surface for sitting. The frame is preferably an internal frame located within the backpack. However, the frame may also be an external frame located on the outer surface of the backpack stool. The frame is substantially rectangular in shape and has legs pivotally attached thereto at each corner. To use the backpack stool as a stool, a user simple folds the legs outward from the frame into an extended position and places the ends of the legs on the ground. The user may then sit on the rear surface of the backpack where the shoulder straps are normally located. The rear surface of the backpack is preferably reinforced with a webbing located between the frame or a rigid piece of material located between the frame. To use the backpack stool as a backpack, a user simple folds the legs into a folded position so that the legs are parallel with the frame. The user may then use the shoulder straps to carry the backpack stool on the user's back.

Problems solved by technology

Although, there have been attempts in the past to combine chairs and backpacks, those attempts produced devices that were large, cumbersome and aesthetically unpleasing.

For these reasons, past devices were not practical for everyday use, such as for a student carrying books and supplies to and from school.

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