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Air frame packs and backpacks

a frame and pack technology, applied in the field of outdoor packs and backpacks, can solve the problems of reducing the movement of the air frame, and achieve the effects of adequate pack space, maximum frame strength, and adequate rigidity

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-07-28
ARGON TECH
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The patent is related to a pack with an air frame integrated into it. This allows users to have flexibility in how they use the pack, as it can be inflated to different levels of pressure to provide support and comfort. The air frame can protect gear in the pack and also the user's back from bouncing or movement. It can be customized to different shapes and can act as a shock absorber. The technical effects of this invention include increased flexibility, improved comfort, and increased protection for the pack and user.

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Further, the air frame may decrease pack movement.

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[0029]The following description sets forth separate embodiments of a pack, backpack, bag, sack or the like with an inflatable portion of the pack. The inflatable portion may include a frame, structure, channels or chambers that may receive air. The inflatable portion may comprise an air frame that includes patterns of channels such that the structure, when inflated, form a support structure or more rigid apparatus to allow a carrier or a user to carry greater weight in the pack. The air frame may also make it more comfortable and protect a carrier or user from the items within the pack as well as provide at least some shock absorption.

[0030]FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a pack 10, or backpack, with an air frame 12 extending from a base 14 of the pack 10 to a top 16 of the pack 10. The pack 10 may include straps 18 for ease in carrying on a user or carriers shoulders. The pack 10 may include an opening, which may be positioned toward the top 16 of the pack 10 and include a storage compone...

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Abstract

Apparatus and method of assembly of a pack, backpack or sack with an air frame. The air frame may include chambers or channels that hold air separated by divisions or dividers. The air may flow freely from one channel to the other without passing through the divisions. The air frame may provide both soft and rigid support and may be regulated by the user changing the amount of air and pressure within the air chambers. The air frame may be integrated into the pack or it may be removable.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 108,151 entitled AIR FRAMES AND PACKS INCLUDING ONE OR MORE AIR FRAMES filed Jan. 27, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates generally to outdoor packs and backpacks and frames associated with those packs and, more specifically, patterned frames comprised of air within chambers capable of bearing loads. The packs with these air frames are capable of providing other advantages to a carrier as well.RELATED ART[0003]As will be appreciated by any person who has ever used a backpack or pack with a frame, a typical or conventional pack (e.g., backpack) with frames or suspensions are most often ridged or soft. It is uncommon for a frame to be able to provide both the rigidity required to bear loads but also the softness to make the pack more comfortable.[0004]Most packs are considered either day pac...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/10
CPCA45F3/10A45C13/021A45F3/08A45F2003/122
Inventor MAXFIELD, MATTHEWTHOLL, CORYRHOADS, GABE
Owner ARGON TECH
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