Patents by Inventor Paul V. Scicluna
Paul V. Scicluna has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230346092Abstract: An expandable frame (15, 115) for a carrying article is disclosed. A frame (15) for an expandable article of luggage (10) includes a first frame member (16) including a first recess (54), a second frame member (16) including a second recess (64), and a gusset (22) extending between the first frame member (16) and the second frame member (18) to secure the first frame member (16) to the second frame member (18). A first edge (40) of the gusset (22) is received in the first recess (54) in the first frame member, and a second edge (60) of the gusset (22) is received in the second recess (64) in the second frame member (18). An article of luggage (10) including the expandable frame (15) is disclosed. In some embodiments, an expandable frame (115) does not include the first frame member and the gusset (122) is secured directly to a first hard shell (112) of an article of hard shell luggage (110).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Publication number: 20230069446Abstract: A configurable shell (12, 14) for a configurable article of luggage (10) is disclosed. The configurable shell comprises a first panel (30) and four side panels (32, 34), an outer frame subassembly (54, 134), an inner frame subassembly (56, 136), and a central frame subassembly (50, 130). The frame subassemblies define a frame. The frame and the panels are configurable in length, width, and depth to provide the configurable shell (12, 14). Two configurable shells can be joined together to provide the configurable article of luggage (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Victor G. Sanz
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Patent number: 11528977Abstract: A piece of luggage comprises a front shell, a rear shell, and a frame assembly configured to hingedly secure the front shell to the rear shell. The frame assembly including a front frame sub-assembly configured to be secured to the front shell and a rear frame sub-assembly configured to be secured to the rear shell. Each of the front frame sub-assembly and the rear frame sub-assembly including a plurality of frame members and a plurality of corner members.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Publication number: 20210161268Abstract: A strap attachment device includes a strap connector configured to attach to a strap and a connecting plate secured on the surface of an article such as a bag or suitcase. The strap connector includes a connector post configured to removably engage and be secured by a locking member located beneath the connecting plate. The locking member is biased into a closed position by a mechanical biasing means, such as a spring. The connector post may include a flanged end configured to partially disengage the locking member causing the flanged end to mate with and be secured by the locking member responsive to being inserted into the connecting plate. A pull tab is further disposed on a pull track within the connecting plate. A user can disengage the connector post from the locking member by moving the pull tab along the pull track.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Peter C. Wu, Paul V. Scicluna, Michael Greisser
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Patent number: 10912361Abstract: A strap attachment device includes a strap connector configured to attach to a strap and a connecting plate secured on the surface of an article such as a bag or suitcase. The strap connector includes a connector post configured to removably engage and be secured by a locking member located beneath the connecting plate. The locking member is biased into a closed position by a mechanical biasing means, such as a spring. The connector post may include a flanged end configured to partially disengage the locking member causing the flanged end to mate with and be secured by the locking member responsive to being inserted into the connecting plate. A pull tab is further disposed on a pull track within the connecting plate. A user can disengage the connector post from the locking member by moving the pull tab along the pull track.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventors: Peter C. Wu, Paul V. Scicluna, Michael Greisser
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Patent number: 10912358Abstract: A telescopic suitcase handle is provided for including a telescopic handle housing disposed within a suitcase, a lower extendible handle section movably disposed within the telescopic handle housing, and an upper extendible handle section movably disposed within the lower section. A spring loaded bullet disposed within the upper section releasably engages with one of a plurality of openings along the length of the lower section for temporarily holding the upper extendible handle section in place. A spring-loaded protrusion releasably engages with the lower extendible handle section for temporarily holding the lower section in place.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Peter C. Wu, Victor G. Sanz
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Patent number: 10702032Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to double-sided wheel assemblies and methods thereof. In one embodiment, double-sided wheel assembly is provided that may comprise a wheel member comprising a first wheel; a second wheel; and a center member disposed between the first wheel and the second wheel, the first wheel and second wheel adapted to distribute the load of the luggage; a wheel carriage for supporting the wheel member; and a wheel support base adapted to couple with the wheel carriage.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2013Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Publication number: 20200154842Abstract: A piece of luggage comprises a front shell, a rear shell, and a frame assembly configured to hingedly secure the front shell to the rear shell. The frame assembly including a front frame sub-assembly configured to be secured to the front shell and a rear frame sub-assembly configured to be secured to the rear shell. Each of the front frame sub-assembly and the rear frame sub-assembly including a plurality of frame members and a plurality of corner members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Patent number: 10542805Abstract: A piece of luggage comprises a front shell, a rear shell, and a frame assembly configured to hingedly secure the front shell to the rear shell. The frame assembly including a front frame sub-assembly configured to be secured to the front shell and a rear frame sub-assembly configured to be secured to the rear shell. Each of the front frame sub-assembly and the rear frame sub-assembly including a plurality of frame members and a plurality of corner members.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Patent number: 10334936Abstract: A checkpoint-friendly backpack for allowing a laptop computer stored in a dedicated portion thereof to provide a clear, unobstructed, and distinct image thereof when X-ray screened at an inspection station without having to remove the laptop computer from the dedicated portion. The backpack includes a dedicated compartment and a non-dedicated compartment. The non-dedicated compartment stores items other than the laptop computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Publication number: 20190029384Abstract: A strap attachment device includes a strap connector configured to attach to a strap and a connecting plate secured on the surface of an article such as a bag or suitcase. The strap connector includes a connector post configured to removably engage and be secured by a locking member located beneath the connecting plate. The locking member is biased into a closed position by a mechanical biasing means, such as a spring. The connector post may include a flanged end configured to partially disengage the locking member causing the flanged end to mate with and be secured by the locking member responsive to being inserted into the connecting plate. A pull tab is further disposed on a pull track within the connecting plate. A user can disengage the connector post from the locking member by moving the pull tab along the pull track.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Peter C. Wu, Paul V. Scicluna, Michael Greisser
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Patent number: 10143278Abstract: An article of luggage is provided for comprising a first layer of hard shell and a second layer of hard shell material with one or more ornamental substrate disposed between at least the first layer of hard shell material and at least the second layer of hard shell material. A section of hard shell material may be formed by pressing and/or heating at least the first layer of hard shell material, the second layer of hard shell material, and the ornamental substrate together.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Publication number: 20180168301Abstract: A telescopic suitcase handle is provided for including a telescopic handle housing disposed within a suitcase, a lower extendible handle section movably disposed within the telescopic handle housing, and an upper extendible handle section movably disposed within the lower section. A spring loaded bullet disposed within the upper section releasably engages with one of a plurality of openings along the length of the lower section for temporarily holding the upper extendible handle section in place. A spring-loaded protrusion releasably engages with the lower extendible handle section for temporarily holding the lower section in place.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Peter C. Wu, Victor G. Sanz
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Patent number: 9894971Abstract: A telescopic suitcase handle is provided for including a telescopic handle housing disposed within a suitcase, a lower extendible handle section movably disposed within the telescopic handle housing, and an upper extendible handle section movably disposed within the lower section. A spring loaded bullet disposed within the upper section releasably engages with one of a plurality of openings along the length of the lower section for temporarily holding the upper extendible handle section in place. A spring-loaded protrusion releasably engages with the lower extendible handle section for temporarily holding the lower section in place.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Peter C. Wu, Victor G. Sanz
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Publication number: 20170295911Abstract: A checkpoint-friendly backpack for allowing a laptop computer stored in a dedicated portion thereof to provide a clear, unobstructed, and distinct image thereof when X-ray screened at an inspection station without having to remove the laptop computer from the dedicated portion. The backpack includes a dedicated compartment and a non-dedicated compartment. The non-dedicated compartment stores items other than the laptop computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Patent number: 9687062Abstract: A checkpoint-friendly backpack for allowing a laptop computer stored in a dedicated portion thereof to provide a clear, unobstructed, and distinct image thereof when X-ray screened at an inspection station without having to remove the laptop computer from the dedicated portion. The backpack includes a dedicated compartment and a non-dedicated compartment. The non-dedicated compartment stores items other than the laptop computer.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Patent number: D825920Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Patent number: D977248Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventors: Victor G. Sanz, Paul V. Scicluna
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Patent number: D981107Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Victor G. Sanz
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Patent number: D981108Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: TUMI, INC.Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Victor G. Sanz