The North Face Apparel Corporation

Gregory Bass

Chen-Chuan Wu

Tae Wan Kim

Andrew Walla

Kim Tae

Yusuke Miyashita

Handle of a two pulling rod suitcase

A backpack suspension system is provided that provides a more natural feel as it is able to match a hiker's twisting and bending motions. A backpack suspension system comprises a frame having an upper and a lower portion, and a hub connecting the upper and lower portion. The upper and lower portion comprise a plurality of rods adapted to rotate within the hub. The hub is adapted to pivot about a horizontal axis. In certain embodiments the frame is substantially X shaped and in certain embodiments the hub is substantially X shaped.

Backpack suspension system with hub

A backpack assembly includes a luggage case having a first attachment interface and a backpack having a second attachment interface. The second attachment interface is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface to removably attach the backpack to the luggage case. The luggage case further includes a flap with a third attachment interface that is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface if the backpack is detached from the luggage case.

Front pack to front flap multi-backpack conversion system

Growing community of inventors

Emeryville, CA, United States of America

Gregory Bass