Combination Backpack and Stool Device

Abstract

An apparatus is described for providing a stool or chair that a user may rest upon that may also be utilized by the user to carry a heavy load. The apparatus includes a backpack with an internalized support frame and a framework for a stool or chair seat. The internal frame supports a heavy load within the pack without pressing the internal framework against the users back.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A combination stool and pack device, comprising:
 a pack;   a frame having vertical supports, horizontal seat supports and a base, said vertical supports being at least partially encompassed within the pack, wherein said base has only three sides; and   a seat attached to the horizontal seat supports.   
     
     
         2 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein when the frame is in an upright position, the horizontal seat supports, vertical supports and base form a “c” configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The device as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the three sides of said base includes two side members and a cross member that interconnects the two side members in a spaced relation. 
     
     
         4 . The device as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said cross member is positioned adjacent a front portion of the pack and spaced away from a back portion of the pack. 
     
     
         5 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the vertical supports are coupled to the pack adjacent a back portion of the pack and spaced apart on sides of the pack. 
     
     
         6 . The device as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the vertical supports are coupled to the pack adjacent a back portion of the pack and spaced apart on sides of the pack. 
     
     
         7 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said pack includes an open top portion. 
     
     
         8 . The device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein a top portion of said pack is attached to said horizontal seat supports. 
     
     
         9 . The device as recited in  claim 6 , wherein a top portion of said pack is attached to said horizontal seat supports. 
     
     
         10 . The device as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said pack further includes shoulder straps attached to said pack and positioned on the back portion of said pack between said vertical supports. 
     
     
         11 . A combination stool and pack device, comprising:
 a pack;   a frame having vertical supports, horizontal seat supports and a base, said vertical supports being at least partially encompassed within the pack, wherein said base has only three sides, wherein the three sides of said base includes two side members and a cross member that interconnects the two side members in a spaced relation, and wherein said cross member is positioned adjacent a front portion of the pack and spaced away from a back portion of the pack; and   a seat attached to the horizontal seat supports, wherein when the frame is in an upright position, the horizontal seat supports, vertical supports and base form a “c” configuration.   
     
     
         12 . The device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein the vertical supports are coupled to the pack adjacent a back portion of the pack and spaced apart on sides of the pack. 
     
     
         13 . The device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said pack includes an open top portion. 
     
     
         14 . The device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein a top portion of said pack is attached to said horizontal seat supports. 
     
     
         15 . The device as recited in  claim 12 , wherein a top portion of said pack is attached to said horizontal seat supports. 
     
     
         16 . The device as recited in  claim 15 , wherein said pack further includes shoulder straps attached to said pack and positioned on the back portion of said pack between said vertical supports.