SCOTT D CUMMINGS
Physical Therapy in Manchester, NH
License number
Massachusetts 4640
Issued Date
Oct 13, 1982
Expiration Date
Jul 14, 2017
Type
Physical Therapist
Address
Address
2
Manchester, NH 03110
Manchester, NH
Manchester, NH
Professional information
Backpack With Abdominal Support System
US Patent:
6364186, Apr 2, 2002
Filed:
Apr 19, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/551927
Inventors:
David P. Gilmour - Hollis NH
Scott D. Cummings - Bedford NH
William Edward Kois - Newbury Park MA
Scott D. Cummings - Bedford NH
William Edward Kois - Newbury Park MA
Assignee:
Outdoor Medical Research LLC - Hollis NH
International Classification:
A45F 304
US Classification:
224637, 224625, 224628, 224642, 224660, 224662, 602 19
Abstract:
A backpack or back borne load carrier system with abdominal support, providing both internal and external modes of back borne load support to increase an individuals load bearing capacity. An abdominal support pad and pelvic belt system is attached to a conventional backpack or equivalent load carrier system equipped with shoulder straps, to cause a portion of the load weight that would otherwise be supported directly by the shoulders and spinal column to be transferred to the pelvic region for additional external support, and to the abdominal trunk region for additional internal support through enhancement of the natural hydraulic muscle action of the abdomen in support of the loaded spinal column.