Title: Backpack and frame apparatus

Abstract: A backpack and frame apparatus comprising a pair of tubular side bars and lateral cross members for supporting the backpack and upper terminus of the shoulder harness. A supporting belt adapted to be coupled about the user's waist and hips includes downwardly projecting panels disposed on diametrically opposed sides of the belt and adapted to lie substantially below the waist of the user. A supporting frame is coupled to the lower extensions of the belt and extends about the rear of the user, the support frame being reciprocally coupled to a pack frame cross member to provide independent movement between the pack frame and the support frame.

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Inventors: Zufich, Anthony C. (Bodfish, CA, US)

Application Number: 894872
Filing Date: 1978-04-10
Publication_date: 1980-02-19
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Primary Class(es): 224/631 280/1.5
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US Patent Ref:

2133717	Oct, 1938	Robes	224/9.
3355075	Nov, 1967	Dean	224/25.
3516586	Jun, 1970	Farnbach	224/25.
3831827	Aug, 1974	Olson	224/25.
3840162	Oct, 1974	Horenstein et al.	224/25.
3889859	Jun, 1975	Joseph	224/25.
4015759	Apr, 1977	Dressigacker et al.	224/25.

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Primary Examiner: Forsberg, Jerold M.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Painter; Michael A.