US2010116861A1PendingUtilityA1

Backpack ventilator

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Assignee: BURROWES PETERPriority: Nov 12, 2008Filed: Nov 12, 2008Published: May 13, 2010
Est. expiryNov 12, 2028(~2.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Peter Burrowes
A45F 3/04A45F 2003/122
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Abstract

A backpack ventilator is described. An embodiment of the present invention includes a portion of mesh fabric that is attached to a conventional fabric and a spring wire perimeter frame is inserted between them. Stretched between various points on the frame is a plurality of springs. The resulting backpack ventilator is secured between a backpack and the wearer. The springs distribute the pressure from the backpack across a wide contact area to increase comfort for the wearer. The backpack ventilator significantly increases airflow ventilation between the wearer and the backpack. As the wearer moves, the frame and springs absorb some of the impact forces that would otherwise be directed towards the wearer. Furthermore, the movement also causes the ventilator to draw air in and out of the mesh fabric thereby reducing heat and sweat buildup.

Claims

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1 . A backpack ventilator, comprising:
 a first fabric having a first shape and a second fabric having a second shape, wherein the first shape is similar to the second shape;   a frame is placed between the first fabric and the second fabric;   a plurality of springs is placed between the first fabric and the second fabric;   the first fabric is attached to the second fabric around a perimeter thereby enclosing the frame and the plurality of springs between the first fabric and the second fabric; and   wherein a plurality of attachment components are affixed to the perimeter and comprise a means of securing the perimeter to a backpack.   
   
   
       2 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 1 , wherein the first fabric comprises a stiff, mesh fabric. 
   
   
       3 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 1 , wherein the frame comprises a spring wire shaped to fit within the perimeter. 
   
   
       4 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 2 , wherein the frame comprises a spring wire shaped to fit within the perimeter. 
   
   
       5 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       6 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       7 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 3 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       8 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       9 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is integrated into the plurality of springs. 
   
   
       10 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of springs are not connected to the frame. 
   
   
       11 . A backpack ventilator integrated into a backpack, comprising:
 a fabric having a first shape;   a backpack panel having a second shape, wherein the first shape is similar to the second shape;   a backpack is attached to the backpack panel;   a frame is placed between the fabric and the backpack panel;   a plurality of springs is placed between the fabric and the backpack panel; and   wherein the first fabric is attached to the backpack panel around a perimeter thereby enclosing the frame and the plurality of springs between the first fabric and the backpack panel.   
   
   
       12 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 11 , wherein the first fabric comprises a stiff, mesh fabric. 
   
   
       13 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 11 , wherein the frame comprises a spring wire shaped to fit within the perimeter. 
   
   
       14 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 12 , wherein the frame comprises a spring wire shaped to fit within the perimeter. 
   
   
       15 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       16 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       17 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 13 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       18 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of springs are stretched between and connected to the frame. 
   
   
       19 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 11 , wherein the frame is integrated into the plurality of springs. 
   
   
       20 . The backpack ventilator of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of springs are not connected to the frame.

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