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Combination backpack and stool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-08-01
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Granted: 1992-10-20
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Expires: 2011-08-01
Abstract
Abstract A combination backpack and stool is provided with a frame having a seat-defining member upon which a user may sit, a ground-engageable member for supporting the frame upon a surface, and an upright pedestal member rigidly coupled to and between the seat-defining member and the ground-engageable member so as to establish a space therebetween. A flexible material encloses the defined space to provide a storage compartment for articles. A pair of shoulder straps are attached to the frame and thus allow a user to carry the frame in the form of a backpack. When periodically resting, however, the frame may be set upon the ground so that the user can sit and rest upon the seat-defining member.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric C. Biedenharn, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:30
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F4/00; A45F4/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a frame having a seat-defining member upon which a user may sit, a ground-engageable member for supporting the frame upon a surface, and an upright pedestal member rigidly coupled to and between said seat-defining member and said ground-engageable member so as to establish a space therebetween; a flexible material connected to said frame and enclosing said defined space to provide a storage compartment for articles; and a pair of shoulder straps connected to said frame to allow carrying of said combination stool and backpack upon a user's back; wherein said frame is in the form of an I-beam structure having upper and lower generally parallel flanges providing said seat-defining member and said ground-engageable member, respectively, and a central web support flange rigidly joined to and separating said upper and lower flanges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a frame having a seat-defining member upon which a user may sit, a ground-engageable member for supporting the frame upon a surface, and an upright pedestal member rigidly coupled to and between said seat-defining member and said ground-engageable member so as to establish a space therebetween; a flexible material connected to said frame and enclosing said defined space to provide a storage compartment for articles; and a pair of shoulder straps connected to said frame to allow carrying of said combination stool and backpack upon a user's back; wherein said frame is in the form of an I-beam structure having upper and lower generally parallel flanges providing said seat-defining member and said ground-engageable member, respectively, and a central web support flange rigidly joined to and separating said upper and lower flanges.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A combination stool as in claim 1, wherein said fabric material includes an access opening, and means for closing said access opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination stool and backpack as in claim 1 wherein said ground-engageable member includes feet for engaging a surface upon which the frame rests.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination stool and backpack as in claim 1, wherein said frame is a one-piece structure formed of a plastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a one-piece frame structure having upper and lower generally horizontal flanges and a generally vertical central pedestal flange separating said upper and lower flanges; flexible material connected to said frame structure so as to enclose spaces defined between said upper and lower generally horizontal flanges laterally of said central pedestal flange; and a pair of carrying straps attached to said frame structure to allow said frame structure to be carried upon a person's back; wherein said lower horizontal flange includes feet for engaging a surface upon which the frame rests.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
96 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a one-piece frame structure having upper and lower generally horizontal flanges and a generally vertical central pedestal flange separating said upper and lower flanges; flexible material connected to said frame structure so as to enclose spaces defined between said upper and lower generally horizontal flanges laterally of said central pedestal flange; and a pair of carrying straps attached to said frame structure to allow said frame structure to be carried upon a person's back; wherein said lower horizontal flange includes feet for engaging a surface upon which the frame rests.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination backpack and stool as in claim 5, wherein said fabric material includes an access opening, and means for closing said access opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
93 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a one-piece frame structure having upper and lower generally horizontal flanges and a generally vertical central pedestal flange separating said upper and lower flanges; flexible material connected to said frame structure so as to enclose spaces defined between said upper and lower generally horizontal flanges laterally of said central pedestal flange; and a pair of carrying straps attached to said frame structure to allow said frame structure to be carried upon a person's back; wherein said frame structure is a one-piece structure formed of a plastics material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
93 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a one-piece frame structure having upper and lower generally horizontal flanges and a generally vertical central pedestal flange separating said upper and lower flanges; flexible material connected to said frame structure so as to enclose spaces defined between said upper and lower generally horizontal flanges laterally of said central pedestal flange; and a pair of carrying straps attached to said frame structure to allow said frame structure to be carried upon a person's back; wherein said frame structure is a one-piece structure formed of a plastics material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination backpack and stool as in claim 7, wherein said fabric material includes an access opening, and means for closing said access opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination backpack and stool and in claim 7, wherein said upper flange includes a concavity in an upper surface thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
92 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a one-piece frame structure having upper and lower generally horizontal flanges and a generally vertical central pedestal flange separating said upper and lower flanges; flexible material connected to said frame structure so as to enclose spaces define between said upper and lower generally horizontal flanges laterally of said central pedestal flange; and a pair of carrying straps attached to said frame structure to allow said frame structure to be carried upon a person's back; wherein said upper flange includes a concavity in an upper surface thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
92 words
A combination backpack and stool comprising: a one-piece frame structure having upper and lower generally horizontal flanges and a generally vertical central pedestal flange separating said upper and lower flanges; flexible material connected to said frame structure so as to enclose spaces define between said upper and lower generally horizontal flanges laterally of said central pedestal flange; and a pair of carrying straps attached to said frame structure to allow said frame structure to be carried upon a person's back; wherein said upper flange includes a concavity in an upper surface thereof.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination backpack and stool as in claim 10, wherein said fabric material includes an access opening, and means for closing said access opening.
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