Patents Assigned to TUMI
  • Reversible tote bag
    Patent number: 7762294
    Abstract: A reversible tote bag includes a bag portion, two pair of front brackets, two pair of rear brackets, and a pair of handles. The two pair of front brackets and the two pair of rear brackets have interior portions and exterior portions. The pair of handles are replaceably attached to the exterior portions of the two pair of front brackets and to the two pair of rear brackets, respectively, and when removed therefrom, the bag can be reversed, with the pair of handles then being placed onto the pair of previously interior portions that now become the exterior portions of the two pair of front brackets and the two pair of rear brackets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: San Chyi Wang
  • Hanger
    Patent number: 7731068
    Abstract: A garment hanger having a first hook, a second hook positioned below the first hook, a pair of arms extending downwardly from the hook members, and a base member arranged in a horizontal position connecting the end portion of the arms. The hook members are attached to the arms by a housing and can pivot to an angular position with respect to the housing. The top portions of the arms are integrally connected and the hook members can rotate around and translate along the top portion. Further, each hook member can spin within the housing independently of the other hook member. Additionally, the base member includes a clamp which can be rotated around the base member and translated along the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Universal Bracket And Luggage Handle System
    Publication number: 20100095480
    Abstract: The invention includes a universal retractable handle assembly for attachment to luggage items of a variety of different sizes. A plurality of tubes having a fixed length can be attached to a bracket member such that each tube can extend in a telescoping manner to a different distance from the bracket member when the handle is in the extended position and thus be employed in different sizes of luggage. Additionally, a tube housing is provided which includes a tube receiving portion and reinforcing portions on an outer surface of the tube housing. The tube receiving portion is formed with an arcuate shape which corresponds with the shape of the tube member to be inserted therein. The reinforcing portions include a plurality of planar flanges which extend beyond the outer surface of the tube receiving portion to provide improved structural characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: TUMI, INC.
    Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Pivotable towing arrangement
    Patent number: 7644743
    Abstract: A towing arrangement includes a pivotal handle which allows a user to position the handle more comfortably that would otherwise be possible with a conventional towing arrangement. The relative motion of the handle can also increase the maneuverability of a piece of luggage by eliminating the need for a person to reposition his or her hand on the handle when attempting to redirect the piece of luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm J. Fenton, Paul V. Scicluna
  • Front panel
    Patent number: D605857
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Side panel
    Patent number: D607642
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Handle frame
    Patent number: D607643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Zipper pull
    Patent number: D608245
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Handle
    Patent number: D609474
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Handle
    Patent number: D617559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Handle
    Patent number: D617560
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Chang-Lin Wu
  • Wheel hub
    Patent number: D619365
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Duffel bag
    Patent number: D620708
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Victor Sanz
  • Luggage
    Patent number: D621156
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Michael Stefan Leoniak
  • Expandable wheeled luggage
    Patent number: D622060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Victor Sanz
  • Identification tag for luggage
    Patent number: D623233
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Victor Sanz
  • Luggage
    Patent number: D623858
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Peter Chang-Lin Wu
  • Messenger bag
    Patent number: D624312
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Peter Chang-Lin Wu
  • Handle
    Patent number: D627564
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Youjin Nam
  • Tote bag
    Patent number: D630844
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: San Chyi Wang, Denielle Wolfe