Patents Assigned to Samsonite Corporation
  • Patent number: 7073694
    Abstract: A luggage case (10) has a molded, relatively hard or rigid back portion affixed to the relatively soft fabric constructed front portion (12). A connector form (25) constructed of an extruded, flexible shape extends around the peripheral rim (19) of the back portion, and has a first free end (30) which is attached by sewing to a gusset (21) that extends around the front portion (11). The connector form (25) has an upper portion that has one and preferably two channels on an outer portion, one of which contains a stiffening wire (36). The upper portion is fastened by stitching to the rim (19) of the back portion. The upper portion includes at least a pair of protruding pockets (22), which define a gap or channel (23) there between. A strap (39) attached to opposite sides of the back portion by triangular-shaped anchors, passes through this gap or channel (23) and had a lifting handle (38) attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: William L. King, Edward F. Wholley
  • Patent number: 6976685
    Abstract: A wheeled car seat sized to hold an infant or young toddler in the seat of an automobile that can also be converted to a wheeled stroller is disclosed herein. The wheeled car seat is made from materials to protect the occupant while at the same time keeping the weight of the wheeled car seat to a minimum. When removing the wheeled car seat from an automobile, the user need not remove the child passenger while the user converts the wheeled car to a stroller, but instead only need lift the car seat above the ground and allow a pivotal chassis to swing open and expose wheels to the ground. When the wheeled car seat is configured as a car seat, the wheels are enclosed to prevent dirt from getting on the upholstery of the automobile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: William L. King, Glenn Schmierer
  • Patent number: 6953110
    Abstract: A luggage case (10) includes a main packing door (20) that has defined two volume pockets. A volume pocket (26) extends across the top of the packing door and a second volume pocket (38) across the bottom and major portion of the packing door. Elongated panels such as inverted U-shaped panel (22), elongated panel (40), and a second elongated panel (30), all include a stiffening foam layer which, together with door panel (28) and rectangular panel (34), define an overall truncated pyramid shape on the main access door. A single textile divider panel (44) separates the first and second volume pockets a minimum amount of material or sewing being required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Dirk Santy, Clemens Van Himbeeck
  • Publication number: 20050194227
    Abstract: Luggage cases have been provided with expandable sections that permit the luggage case to accommodate varying amounts of the traveler's goods. These systems have included a flaccid textile gusset section, normally closed and surrounded by a zipper. The zipper can be opened fully to permit this gusset to expand. Elastically controlled gussets have also been proposed. The instant invention provides a neat, tailored accordion gusset 4 with crisscrossing elastic ribbons 22 attached to opposite rigid wire frames 8 and 10 of the expandable gusset 4, as well as a tensioned bungee cord 20 attached to the innermost edge of the center seam 26 of the expansion gusset 4. These elastic members 22 are enclosed and sealed from view by the outermost wall 6 of the luggage case 2 and an inner wall 14 defined by an elastic textile such as Spandex or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicant: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Ethan Mitchell, George Teixeira, William King
  • Patent number: D507879
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Dirk Santy, Bart Proot
  • Patent number: D509657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Clemens Van Himbeeck, Dirk Santy, Bart Proot
  • Patent number: D511620
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Clemens Van Himbeeck
  • Patent number: D512220
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Clemens Van Himbeeck
  • Patent number: D512837
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2005
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Dirk Santy, Bart Proot
  • Patent number: D518956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Clemens Van Himbeeck
  • Patent number: D520240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Philip J. Karl
  • Patent number: D525031
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Miles, Timothy Duncan Wooller
  • Patent number: D526784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Bart Proot
  • Patent number: D527521
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Erik Sijmons
  • Patent number: D528301
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Bart Proot, Clemens Van Himbeeck
  • Patent number: D530915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Erik Sijmons
  • Patent number: D538534
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Erik Sijmons
  • Patent number: D492110
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Clemens Van Himbeeck, Dirk Santy, Bart Proot
  • Patent number: D492111
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventors: Dirk Santy, Bart Proot
  • Patent number: D498924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Philip J. Karl