Improvements in and relating to Knapsack-carriers.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 27th Sept., 1895-Accepted, 2nd Nov., 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Knapsack-carriers.
We, ALBERT HERZBERG, of 33 Genthiner Strasse of Berlin, Kingdom of
Prussia, German Empire, Saddler, and RICHARD HOLTKÖTTER, of 130 Linien
Strasse, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire, Manufacturer do hereby declare
the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed,
to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement:-
This invention relates to an improved knapsack-carrier, the purpose of which is
to effect a better distribution of the weight of the knapsack; we attain that
purpose by securing to the knapsack a collar-like strap arranged between the
ordinary two straps used up to now, by dividing each of the latter in two parts, by
connecting the two ends of the afore mentioned novel strap with the fixed portions
of the other two straps by cords, and by attaching to the latter the loose portions
of said two straps, these portions being furnished with rolls permitting of
the proper and automatic adjustment of said portions with regard to the three
fixed straps.
In order to make our invention more clear, we refer to the accompanying
drawing, in which similar letters denote similar parts throughout the several views,
and in which :
Figure 1 is a front-view of our improved carrier,
Figure 2 is a rear view thereof, and
Figure 3 shows the connection between one of the loose strap-portions and a
cord.
A designates the collar-like strap, which is connected by a short intermediate
strap a with a metal band b, by means of which the whole device may be fixed to
the knapsack; the latter is indicated by dotted lines. Two straight straps B B¹
are secured at one end to said band b, and connected at their other ends with the
collar-like strap A by the cords C C¹. Said cords run over rolls (Fig. 3) the
axles of which are held by adjustable straps D D' furnished with eyes d for
coupling said straps to the well-known hooks arranged upon the outside of the
bottom of the knapsack.
The collar-like strap A is intended to rest with its main-portion upon the nape of
the wearer, whereas the ends of said strap A take above the shoulders of the wearer,
as do also the straps B B. The draught exerted upon the straps A and B on one
side, and A and B' on the other side, is equalized by the co-operation of the
cords C C with the rolls c; the weight of the knapsack is thus taken up not by
the shoulders only of the wearer, but by the nape of the same, too. If the
straps D D are properly adjusted, in accordance with the size of the wearer, the
latter is not any more compelled to go with the upper part of its body bent forward,
but may go perfectly erect, and the ill consequences resulting from said former
way of going are thus entirely done away with.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what we
claim is :-
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1. In a knapsack-carrier, the combination with the straps B B', and with the.
collar-like strap A, of cords C C connecting said strap. A. with said straps B B¹;
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page_text: knapsack; means for attaching also. the said straps A B B' to said knapsack, for
the purpose as described.
2. In a knapsack-carrier, the combination with the straps B B', and with the
collar-like strap A arranged between the former, of cords C C¹ connecting said
strap A with said straps B B¹; the latter being attached to a metal band b
connected with the said strap A by an intermediate strap a; said cords holding
movable straps D D¹ having means for being coupled to the knapsack; means
for attaching also the said straps A B B to said knapsack, for the purpose as
described.
Dated this 25th day of September 1895.
ALBERT HERZBERG and
RICHARD HOLTKÖTTER,
By Geo. H. Rayner,
37 Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicants.