Patent ID: 9185952
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: A45C,A45F,B62B

Abstract:
1. A convertible wheeled backpacking accessory configured to attach to a backpack to carry the backpack over both rugged terrain and rolling terrain efficiently; the convertible wheeled backpacking accessory comprising: a cradle comprising a cradle frame covered in part by a cradle material wherein the cradle can support the backpack; frame pegs mechanically coupled to the cradle frame which pierce the cradle material and can accommodate wheels when the backpack is being carried over the rugged terrain; a frame axel mechanically coupled to the cradle frame and extending outside the cradle material; wherein the frame axel can accommodate the wheels when the backpack is being carried over rolling terrain; a first pole holder mechanically coupled to the cradle material and further mechanically coupled to a first pole ratchet such that a user can secure a first pole in the first pole holder with the first pole ratchet; a second pole holder mechanically coupled to the cradle material and further mechanically coupled to a second pole ratchet such that the user an secure a second pole in the second pole holder with the second pole ratchet; and each pole comprises a nub attached to a ball assembly with an elastic band; the ball assembly can be further attached to a ball joint receiver and the ball joint receiver is mechanically coupled to a hiking belt; wherein the backpack can be pulled hands-free.