Patent ID: 6325262
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
A backpack to be carried on the back of a user, the backpack comprising:a) a compartment having a top end, a bottom end, and a back portion disposed between the top end and the bottom end, wherein the back portion further comprises a porous outer panel and an inner panel, the outer and inner panel cooperatively forming a pocket;b) at least one shoulder strap having a first end attached to the compartment top end, and a second end attached to the compartment proximate the bottom end such that the backpack can be worn with the outer panel of the back portion against the user's back;c) a stiffening panel having a top portion, a center portion and a bottom portion, the stiffening panel being located in the pocket with the top portion disposed toward the compartment top end and the bottom portion disposed toward the compartment bottom end, the stiffening panel further being adapted to bow outwardly such that the center portion is urged away from the porous outer panel forming a cooling channel therebetween; andd) a first air inlet port formed in the pocket top end fluidly connecting to the cooling channel.