Patent ID: 6038747
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: A44B,A45F,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus useable for holding a pack on a back side portion of a person having a waist portion with first and second upper pelvis portions on generally opposing sides thereof, the apparatus comprising:a buckle having generally opposing first and second side portions and generally opposing first and second end portions;a first adjustable strap portion coupled to and extending from the first end portion of the buckle, the first strap portion extending from a first side portion of the pack;a second adjustable strap portion coupled to and extending from the first end portion of the buckle, the second strap portion extending from the first side portion of the pack separate from the first strap portion;a third adjustable strap portion coupled to and extending from the second end portion of the buckle, the third strap portion extending from a second side portion of the pack;a fourth adjustable strap portion coupled to and extending from the second end portion of the buckle, the fourth strap portion extending from the second side portion of the pack separate from the third strap portion,the first and second strap portions are disposed about a first side of the waist portion and are coupled to the first end portion of the buckle forwardly of the first upper pelvis portion and the third and fourth strap portions are disposed about a second side of the waist portion and are coupled to the second end portion of the buckle forwardly of the second upper pelvis portion when the buckle is located on a front side portion of the person and the pack is mounted on a back side portion of the person.