Patent ID: 9526236
Filing Date: 2016-12-27
CPC Classification: A01K

Claim Text:
1. A foldable frame device configured to transport fishing equipment on a user back, the foldable frame device comprising: a body comprising a vertically oriented, rigid, open framework comprising: a top body portion; a plurality of horizontally-oriented cross members; and a bottom body portion; at least one fishing rod holder mounted to one of the plurality of crossmembers; a base fixed to the bottom body portion and extending perpendicularly therefrom, the base having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, the proximal end being coterminus with the bottom body portion; a shelf rotatably connected to the base at the distal end, the shelf rotating away from the body between a substantially vertical stored position and an extended position with the shelf substantially perpendicular to the body and substantially coplanar with the base, the shelf having a pivoting end and an opposite free end, the pivoting end of the shelf being rotatably connected to the base at the distal end; a stop mechanism limiting rotation of the shelf from the vertical stored position to the extended position, with the shelf substantially perpendicular to the body and substantially coplanar with the base in the extended position; and a pair of shoulder straps; wherein, when the shelf is in the extended position, the base and the shelf form a supporting surface for transporting objects; and wherein, when the shelf is in the stored position, the shelf is offset from the at least one fishing rod holder.