Patents Assigned to John M. Snyder
  • Slidable suitcase handle
    Patent number: 4117914
    Abstract: An item with a carrying handle, such as a suitcase, luggage or similar item is provided with a slidable handle to permit the handle to be moved from a central portion of the top of the suitcase to a side edge of the top of the suitcase so that two suitcases similarly made may be carried with one hand when the handle is moved to the edge of each suitcase and placed side by side, or a single suitcase may be carried with ease when the handle is moved to the central portion of the suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignees: John M. Snyder, Bernard J. Steinberg, Edward Halle
    Inventor: John M. Snyder
  • Auxiliary handle for plurality of carrying handles
    Patent number: 4112542
    Abstract: An auxiliary handle for a plurality of carrying handles which has a carrying handle in the main body portion and a plurality of wing-like, foldable auxiliary handle holding or carrying elements which are foldable toward the auxiliary carrying handle and foldable outwardly so as to hold the primary handles of suitcases or other items to be carried, whereby the user may carry in one hand two or more items being held or depending from the foldable handle holding elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignees: John M. Snyder, Bernard J. Steinberg, Edward Halle
    Inventor: John M. Snyder