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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 15, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2024
Gossamer Gear, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Greg Fritsch, Chico, CA (US);
Carrie Fritsch, Chico, CA (US);
Gossamer Gear Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
A backpack includes a pack portion adapted to receive and store contents, two shoulder straps connected to the pack portion, a belt portion adapted to be worn around a waist of a user, and a frame. The belt portion includes a frame pocket. The frame includes an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is coupled to the pack portion and the lower portion is disposed in the frame pocket such that the frame can transfer weight from the pack portion to the belt portion. The frame pocket is adapted to pivot relative to the lower portion of the frame such that the belt portion can pivot relative to the frame and the pack portion.