Backpack seat

Abstract

A backpack seat configured for allowing a user to sit in a chair like device while wearing the backpack. The backpack seat includes a tethering system configured for attaching to a backpack. The tethering system includes a plurality of straps that are can be adjustable and configured to attach to a variety of backpacks. A seat is attached to the bottom of the tethering system. At least one receiving cup is attached to the tethering system. The receiving cups are configured for receiving a first support rod and a second support rod. The backpack seat allows a user wearing a backpack to comfortable sit in the seat with the support from the support rods inserted into the receiving cups.

Claims

1. A backpack seat and backpack combination: wherein said backpack seat comprises a tethering system, said tethering system comprises a plurality of tethers configured for attaching to the backpack; a pair of receiving cups, wherein said receiving cups are attached to said tethering system on opposite sides of said backpack, wherein said receiving cups are each configured for removably receiving a support rod, a seat configured for a user's rear, wherein said seat is attached to said tethering system and extends beneath said backpack when said backpack is worn by a person; wherein said backpack seat is configured such that when two support rods are positioned with one support rod in each receiving cup and extends to the ground, said backpack seat is configured for at least partially supporting the weight of the person by distributing at least some of the weight of the person and the backpack to the support rods.

2. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 1 wherein said tethering system is adjustable such that said backpack seat can attach to varying sizes of backpacks.

3. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 1 wherein said seat further comprises hook and loop fasteners configured for attaching to the base of said backpack when not in use.

4. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 1 wherein said tethering system further comprises a lower support panel configured for securing said tethering system to the base of said backpack.

5. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 4, wherein said seat is configured further comprises hook and loop fasteners configured for storing said seat against said lower support panel.

6. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 1, wherein said seat is adjustable in length.

7. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 1, wherein said tethering system is integral with said backpack.

8. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 1 wherein said tethering system comprises a series of adjustable loop configured to encircle said backpack, wherein said adjustable loops are configured to be tightened to attach said tethering system to said backpack.

9. A backpack seat and backpack seat combination comprising: a backpack; a backpack seat attached to said backpack, said backpack seat comprising a tethering system, said tethering system further comprises a plurality of tethers attaching said backpack seat to said backpack, wherein said tethering system is adjustable, a first receiving cup and a second receiving cup, wherein said receiving cups are attached to said tethering system and positioned on opposite sides of said backpack, wherein said receiving cups are configured for receiving a first support rod and second support rod respectively, a seat configured for a person's rear, wherein said seat is attached to said tethering system and extends beneath the backpack such that a person can sit in the seat while wearing the backpack; wherein backpack and said backpack seat are configured such that when said first support rodis is positioned in said first receiving cup and said second support rod is positioned within said second receiving cup and extend to the ground, said seat is configured for at least partially supporting the weight of a person by distributing at least some of the weight of the person and the backpack to the first support rod and second support rod.

10. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 9 wherein said seat further comprises hook and loop fasteners configured for attaching said seat to the base of said backpack.

11. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 9 wherein said tethering system further comprises a lower support panel configured for securing said tethering system to the base of said backpack.

12. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 11, wherein said seat further comprises hook and loop fasteners configured for attaching said seat to said lower support panel.

13. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 9 wherein said backpack seat is configured to be stored in said backpack.

14. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 9, wherein said tethering system is integral to said backpack.

15. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 9, wherein said seat is adjustable in length.

16. A backpack seat and backpack combination comprising: a tethering system, said tethering system further comprises a plurality of tethers configured for attaching said backpack seat to said backpack, wherein said tethering system is adjustable; wherein said tethering system further comprises a lower support panel configured for securing said tethering system to the base of said backpack; a first receiving cup and a second receiving cup, wherein said receiving cups are attached to said tethering system, wherein said receiving cups are configured for receiving a first support rod and second support rod respectively, wherein said first receiving cup and said second receiving cup are on opposite sides of said backpack; a seat extending beneath said backpack configured for the person to sit on while wearing the backpack, wherein said seat is attached to said tethering system; wherein said seat and said tethering system are configured such that when said support rods are positioned in said receiving cups and extend to the ground, said seat is configured for at least partially supporting the weight of a person by distributing at least some of the weight of the user and the backpack to the poles.

17. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 16 wherein said backpack seat is configured to be stored in said backpack.

18. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 16, wherein said seat is adjustable in length.

19. The backpack seat and backpack combination of claim 16, wherein said seat further comprises hook and loop fasteners configured for attaching said seat to said support panel.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 a rear view of an embodiment of the backpack seat.

(2) FIG. 2 is a rear view the embodiment of a backpack seat illustrated in FIG. 1 attached to a backpack and trekking poles, with the seat in a retracted position.

(3) FIG. 3 is a rear view of the embodiment of a backpack seat illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 with the seat extended and the backpack seat is attached to a backpack and trekking poles.

(4) FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the embodiment of a backpack seat illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 with the seat extended and the backpack seat is attached to a backpack and trekking poles.

(5) FIG. 5 is a rear view of the backpack seat shown in FIG. 1-4 with the trekking poles mounted on the backpack seat for traveling.

(6) FIG. 6 is perspective view of the embodiment of the backpack seat illustrated in FIG. 1-5 with the backpack worn by a user.

(7) FIG. 7 is a side view of the embodiment of the backpack seat illustrated in FIG. 1-6 with a user sitting in the seat.

(8) FIG. 8 is a side view of an embodiment of the backpack seat with a user seated in the backpack seat.

(9) FIG. 9 is a side view of the embodiment of the backpack seat illustrated in FIG. 8.

DETAILED DISCLOSURE OF THE EMBODIMENTS

(10) While the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the inventive concept(s) to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the inventive concept(s) as defined herein.

(11) The components include, but are not limited to, a system of tethers configured for attaching any size of backpack, at least one receiving cup, and a seat strap. The receiving cups are configured for holding trekking poles and the receiving cups attach to the sides of the system of tethers to support the backpack and seat.

(12) FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the backpack seat 10. The backpack seat 10 includes a tethering system 12 configured to attach to the backpack seat 10 to a backpack (illustrated in FIGS. 2-9). The tethering system 12 preferably includes a plurality of tethers 14, 16, 18, 20. Top tethers 14 are configured for securing the tethering system 12 to the top of the backpack. Mid tethers 16 are configured for attaching the tethering system 12 to the body of the backpack. Side tethers 20 are configured for securing the top tether 14 to the mid tether 16.

(13) Lower tethers 18 are attached to the mid tethers 14 configured for securing the tethering system 12 to the base of the backpack and to prevent the backpack seat 10 from sliding up and off the backpack. In a preferred embodiment, the lower tethers 18 has a lower support panel 19 for securing the system of tethers to the base of the backpack. The lower support panel 19 preferably has at least four lower tethers 18 configured for securing the backpack seat 10 to the bottom of the backpack. The lower support panel 19 secures the tethering system 12 to a backpack by countering the upward force exerted on the tethering system 12 when the backpack seat 10 is in use. In alternate embodiments, the lower support panel can include a plurality of straps, a single strap, or any construction that can secure the tethering system to the base of the backpack.

(14) In alternate embodiments, fewer tethers can be utilized. For instance, the lower tethers can be directly attached to the top tether. In further alternate embodiments, additional tethers can be utilized to further secure the backpack seat to a backpack.

(15) FIG. 1 further illustrates receiving cups 22 attached to the tethering system 12. The receiving cups 22 are preferably attached to the tethering system 12 on opposing sides for easy access to a user. The receiving cups 22 preferably each have a wide opening 23 configured for receiving support rods such as trekking poles (illustrated in FIGS. 2-4 and 7-9). The receiving cups 22 are preferably are made from a rigid plastic or metal to support a user's body weight. In alternate embodiments, the receiving cups can be fabric, canvas, or a plastic or metal mesh material, to form a sleeve to attach and support trekking poles.

(16) A seat 24 is attached to the tethering system 12. The seat 24 is configured for seating a user while the user is wearing the backpack. In a preferred embodiment, the seat strap 24 has hook and loop fasteners (illustrated in FIG. 3) configured to attach the seat to the lower tethers 18 or to the base of the backpack (as shown in FIG. 2). The seat strap 24 preferably attaches to the tethering system 12 via cam strap 26 so that the height of the seat can be adjusted. The seat 24 is preferably small enough to be attached to the base of the backpack or configured to be folded up and stored within the backpack.

(17) The system of tethers preferably includes multiple clips 30 configured for adjusting and attaching the backpack seat 10 to various sized backpacks.

(18) FIG. 2 illustrates the backpack seat 10 attached to a backpack 28. FIG. 2 further illustrates trekking poles 32 inserted into the receiving cups 22. The seat 24 is secured to the lower portion of the tethering system 12 or to the base of the backpack 28.

(19) As illustrated in FIG. 2, the tethering system 12 is adjustable, with a plurality of clips or tabs 30 configured for adjusting the size of the tethering system.

(20) FIGS. 3-4 illustrate the seat 24 detached from the bottom of the tethering system 12 of the base of the backpack 28. When the seat 24 is detached as illustrated in FIGS. 3-4, a user can position the seat 24 below a user's rear to comfortable sit in the seat 24. FIGS. 3-4 further illustrate the hook and loop fasteners 34 configured for attaching to the base of the backpack or lower end of the tethering system 12.

(21) FIG. 5 illustrates the trekking poles 32 attached to the backpack seat 10. The adjustable lengths of the tethering system 12 can be utilized to mount the trekking poles 32 to the backpack 28. Attaching the trekking poles 32 to the backpack allows a user to conveniently pack the trekking poles when they are not in use.

(22) FIG. 6 illustrates a user wearing a backpack 28 with the backpack seat 10. The seat 24 is detached from the base of the backpack.

(23) FIG. 7 illustrates a user sitting in the seat 24 of the backpack seat 10. The trekking poles 32 are inserted into the receiving cups 22 and support the user's body weight, allowing the user to sit. The trekking poles 32 support the down force of the user sitting on the seat 24. The backpack seat 10 serves to support the weight of the backpack such that the weight is not on the user's back. The backpack seat 10 also servers to support the weight of the user.

(24) FIG. 8 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the backpack seat 40. In this embodiment, the tethering system 42 is substantially integrated into the backpack 46, such as being sewn to the backpack fabric. The clips 44 allow for minor adjustments of the tethering system 42, such that the tethering system 42 can be tightened or loosened depending on the capacity of the backpack 46.

(25) FIGS. 8-9 further illustrates an alternate embodiment of the seat 48. The seat 48 is directly attached to the base of the backpack 46 and attaches to the tethering system 42 by an additional tether strap 50 by a plastic buckle 52. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the seat 48 can include two separate straps that each attach to the backpack 46.

(26) While certain exemplary embodiments are shown in the Figures and described in this disclosure, it is to be distinctly understood that the presently disclosed inventive concept(s) is not limited thereto but may be variously embodied to practice within the scope of this disclosure. From the foregoing description, it will be apparent that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined herein.