MULTIFUNCTIONAL PACK FRAME

• US 20190313776A1
• Filed: 04/13/2018
• Published: 10/17/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2018
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Philip M. Ripepi
• Original Assignee: Philip M. Ripepi
• Inventors: RIPEPI, PHILIP M.
• Granted Patent: US 10,470,552 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 31/02 Shooting stands
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 2003/003 combined with other objects; specially adapted for carrying specific objects
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 2004/006 Pack-frames, pack-carrying harnesses, carrying straps or shoulder-pads convertible into articles for other use
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 2004/026 into seats or sitting cushions
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 3/10 Pack-frames carried on the body
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 13/00 Convertible chairs, stools or benches step-stools requiring conversion between the step and seat functions A47C12/02

Abstract

A multifunction pack frame is disclosed. The pack frame is convertible to provide a backrest and seating combination to the user. The pack frame also provides a variety of firearm aiming support arrangements.

Claims

1. A pack frame comprising:

a vertical frame comprising a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail having a first length, a first proximal end and a first distal end;

the second side rail having second length, a second proximal end, and a second distal end; and

the first side rail and the second side rail are connected at the first distal end and the second distal end by a vertical frame brace;

a horizontal frame comprising a third side rail and a fourth side rail, the third side rail having a third length, a third proximal end, and a third distal end;

the fourth side rail having a fourth length, a fourth proximal end, and a fourth distal end; and

the third side rail and the fourth side rail are connected at the third distal end and the fourth distal end;

the first side rail has a first protrusion extending from the first proximal end at a first angle and the second side rail has a second protrusion extending from the second proximal end at a second angle;

the first angle and the second angle are equivalent and acute;

and the third proximal end is removably connected to the first side rail via the first protrusion and the fourth proximal end is removably connected to the second side rail via the second protrusion thereby connecting the vertical frame and the horizontal frame in an acute angle relationship.

2. The pack frame of claim 1 further comprising:

a first side support and a second side support, wherein the first side support is removably connected between the first side rail and the third side rail, and the second side support is removably connected between the second side rail and the fourth side rail.

3. The pack frame of claim 1, wherein the vertical frame brace further comprises:

a first side piece for connection with the first distal end;

a second side piece for connection with the second distal end;

the first side piece and the second side piece are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including a first pair of lengths of tubular material, a second pair of lengths of tubular material, and a third length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the first side piece to the second side piece; and

the first plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width.

4. The pack frame of claim 1 wherein the third distal end and the fourth distal end are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including at least a fourth pair of lengths of tubular material, a fifth pair of lengths of tubular material, and a sixth length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the third distal end to the fourth distal end, and

the plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width.

5. The pack frame of claim 1 further comprising:

a first side piece for connection with the first distal end; and

a second side piece for connection with the second distal end;

the first side piece and the second side piece are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including a first pair of lengths of tubular material, a second pair of lengths of tubular material, and a third length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the first side piece to the second side piece;

the first plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width; and

the third distal end and the fourth distal end are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including at least a fourth pair of lengths of tubular material, a fifth pair of lengths of tubular material, and a sixth length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the third distal end to the fourth distal end, and the plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width.

6. The pack frame of claim 1 further comprising:

a pack bag having one or more compartments;

straps for releasably attaching the pack bag to the vertical frame;

a shoulder harness attached to the pack bag; and

a hip belt attached to the pack bag.

7. The pack frame of claim 6 further comprising:

a detachable sleeve connectable to the pack bag, and

a cushion removably contained within the detachable sleeve.

8. The pack frame of claim 1 further comprising:

at least one first notch disposed along the first length.

9. The pack frame of claim 1 further comprising:

a plurality of cross braces, the first side rail and the second side rail are connected by the plurality of cross braces.

19. The pack frame of claim 1 further comprising the first side rail having a first curve centered approximately at a first length midpoint and the second side rail having a second curve centered approximately at a second length midpoint.

10. A pack frame comprising:

a vertical frame comprising a first side rail and a second side rail;

the first side rail having a first length, a first proximal end, and a first distal end;

the second side rail having a second length, a second proximal end, and a second distal end;

the first side rail and the second side rail having a curve centered approximately at a midpoint of each the first side rail and the second side rail; and

the first side rail and the second side rail are connected at the first distal end and the second distal end by a vertical frame brace;

a horizontal frame comprising a third side rail and a fourth side rail, the third side rail having a third length, a third proximal end, and a third distal end; and

the fourth side rail having a fourth length, a fourth proximal end, and a fourth distal end, and the third side rail and the fourth side rail are connected at the third distal end and the fourth distal end;

a first side support having a first end and a second end;

a second side support having a third end and a fourth end;

the first proximal end is pivotably connected to the third proximal end, and the second proximal end is pivotably connected to the fourth proximal end, thereby connecting the vertical frame and the horizontal frame in a pivotably adjustable angle relationship; and

the first end of the first side support is connected near the first proximal end and the second end of the first side support is connected near the third proximal end, and the first end of the second side support is connected near the second proximal end and the second end of the second side support is connected near the fourth proximal end.

11. The pack frame of claim 10, wherein the vertical frame brace further comprises:

a first side piece for connection with the first distal end;

a second side piece for connection with the second distal end;

the first side piece and the second side piece are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including a first pair of lengths of tubular material, a second pair of lengths of tubular material, and a third length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the first side piece to the second side piece; and

the first plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width.

12. The pack frame of claim 10, wherein the third distal end and the fourth distal end are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including at least a fourth pair of lengths of tubular material, a fifth pair of lengths of tubular material, and a sixth length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the third distal end to the fourth distal end, and

the plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width.

13. The pack frame of claim 10 further comprising:

a first side piece for connection with the first distal end;

a second side piece for connection with the second distal end;

the first side piece and the second side piece are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including a first pair of lengths of tubular material, a second pair of lengths of tubular material, and a third length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the first side piece to the second side piece;

the first plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width;

the third distal end and the fourth distal end are connected at a width via a plurality of lengths of tubular material including at least a fourth pair of lengths of tubular material, a fifth pair of lengths of tubular material, and a sixth length of tubular material;

the plurality of lengths of tubular material extend between and connect the third distal end to the fourth distal end, and

the plurality of lengths of tubular material cooperate to form an indentation at a center point of the width.

14. The pack frame of claim 10 further comprising:

a pack bag having one or more compartments;

straps for releasably attaching the pack bag to the vertical frame;

a shoulder harness attached to the pack bag; and

a hip belt attached to the pack bag.

15. The pack frame of claim 14 further comprising:

a detachable sleeve connectable to the pack bag, and

a cushion removably contained within the detachable sleeve.

16. The pack frame of claim 10 further comprising:

at least one first notch disposed along the first length.

17. The pack frame of claim 10 further comprising:

the third length has a first plurality of connection locations spaced along the third length and the second end is connected to a selected one of the first plurality of connection locations;

the fourth length has a second plurality of connection locations spaced along the fourth length, and the fourth end is connected to a selected one of the second plurality of connection locations; and

the pivotably adjustable angle relationship between the vertical frame and the horizontal frame is adjustable and dependent upon the selected ones of the first plurality of connection locations and second plurality of connection locations.

18. The pack frame of claim 10 further comprising:

a plurality of cross braces, wherein the first side rail and the second side rail are connected by the plurality of cross braces.

20. A pack frame comprising:

a vertical frame comprising a first side rail and a second side rail;

the first side rail-having a first length, a first proximal end, and a first distal end;

the second side rail having a second length, a second proximal end, and a second distal end; and

the first side rail and the second side rail are connected at the first distal end and the second distal end by a vertical frame brace;

a horizontal frame comprising a third side rail and a fourth side rail, the third side rail having a third length, a third proximal end, and a third distal end;

the fourth side rail having a fourth length, a fourth proximal end, and a fourth distal end, and the third side rail and the fourth side rail are connected at the third distal end and the fourth distal end;

the first proximal end is pivotably connected to the third proximal end, and the second proximal end is pivotably connected to the fourth proximal end, thereby connecting the vertical frame and the horizontal frame in a pivotable angle relationship; and

at least one of the first side rail, the second side rail, the third side rail, and the fourth side rail further comprising a v-shaped notch formed in the respective first length, second length, third length or fourth length.