>>347455>they have engineering patents that make the gear feel a lot lighter that you wont see for a good 20 years on other packs>>347541>of course all patents are the same i forgotHeh.
Well, let's see that. From Eberlestock website:
>PATENT NOTICE:>Eberlestock products are protected by the following US Patents:6,637,633, 6,763,987, 7,654,426, 7,735,701, 8,397,965, D346,846, D692,084 and Patents Pending.
Well, let's see in depth. For patent information, see here:
https://www.google.com/patents/>6,637,633 - Expandable backpackIn essence, folding pockets. Not related to comfort or carrying.
>6,763,987 - Backpack with incorporated gun scabbardSame here.
>7,654,426 - Backpack with incorporated gun scabbard (AGAIN)Same as before with more detail.
>7,735,701 - Backpack for carrying weaponsWeapons now? The plot thickens.
>8,397,965 - Backpack with incorporated gun scabbardHeh.
>D346,846 - Gun stockNothing to do with backpacks.
>D692,084 - Modular rifleSame here.
Now let's take a look at the pending ones:
>20040211104 - Universal modular gunstockWOW.
>20040258903 - Antiperspirant-treated underarm padOh, now that's interesting: shirts with integrated deodorant!
>20110186611 - Component backpack systemModular backpacks, an extension of "6,637,633 - Expandable backpack".
So where are those fancy patents?