Patents Assigned to TUMI
  • Luggage strap connector
    Patent number: 7353574
    Abstract: A luggage carrying strap connector has a stud with a shank that protrudes perpendicularly from the carrying strap and ends in a head that is larger than the shank. The head and a shank protrude through an aperture in a clasp secured to the end of the strap. A bight in the end of the clasp bears the luggage weight, thus enabling the clasp to take advantage of the luggage weight to increase the strength of the engagement between the stud and the clasp. Resilient members have portions that protrude into the bight to form a gap that is smaller then the corresponding width of the shank to prevent connector disengagement during normal handling but also to avoid impeding coupling and uncoupling the stud and the clasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Chang-Lin Wu, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Support for secondary bag on wheeled luggage
    Patent number: 7318507
    Abstract: Stabilizing means for a secondary bag carried on a wheeled luggage case is attached to the telescoping handle assembly of the case. The handle assembly has a single telescoping tube and a stabilizing arm or arms pivotally mounted on the outer section of the telescoping tube. When the handle assembly is withdrawn from the case, the stabilizing arm or arms are pivoted to a horizontal position. On retraction of the handle into the case, the arm or arms are pivoted to a position parallel to the tube section. In another embodiment, collar affixed to the outer section of the tube carries a pair of L-shape members, each with a leg extending downwardly and parallel to the tube section. The collar and L-shaped arms move with the outer tube section into and out of the luggage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm J. Fenton, Paul V. Scicluna, Alex Deng
  • Retaining assembly
    Patent number: 7284304
    Abstract: A retaining assembly includes a first portion capable of being attached a strap, a second portion capable of being secured to the first portion, the second portion including a retaining portion capable of cooperating with a harnessing member; and a member capable of sliding over the retaining portion and cooperating with the second portion in a plurality of positions. When the member is in a first position, the combination of the retaining portion and the member is capable of retaining the harnessing member, and the retaining assembly is prevented from pivoting around the harnessing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Expandable luggage
    Patent number: 7281616
    Abstract: An item of expandable luggage includes a substantially rigid main peripheral frame and a substantially rigid secondary peripheral frame. A peripherally continuous gusset of flexible material is connected between the two peripheral frames. Opposite wall panels of the main peripheral frame are joined to corresponding opposite wall panels of the secondary peripheral frame by bridge assemblies, one such assembly being associated with each of the opposite wall panels of the respective frames. Each bridge assembly includes a receiving member affixed to the wall panel of the first component, the receiving member having an aperture therein, and a substantially rigid bridge plate affixed to the wall panel of the second component and slidably received by the receiving members, the plate having a first and second tongue capable of cooperating with the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Shep Peterson, Robert P. Davis
  • Luggage with low-profile hanger bracket and harness
    Patent number: 7228962
    Abstract: An item of expandable luggage includes a multiple expansion capability, including an expandable main compartment and an expandable external pocket. The luggage item also includes a pair of internal tie-down panels for better holding of clothes within the item and for providing additional storage pockets. A low-profile clothes hanger bracket is provided which is useful with either wire or wooden clothes hangers and includes a harness to avoid unintentional dislodgement of the hangers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Backpack with expandable area
    Publication number: 20070017947
    Abstract: A backpack includes a backpack body comprising first and second panels cooperating to substantially form a first compartment therebetween; an expandable compartment configured for housing an object, the expandable compartment including first and second areas cooperating with each other; the first area being connected to the backpack body, the first area having two end portions, each end portion comprising a protrusion, and the first area having a fold line approximately along its center, the second area comprising three regions configured to cooperate with each other; and a cord capable of cooperating with the second area for facilitating the cooperation of the three regions. The shape of the protrusions of the end portions prevent the visibility of the first area to a user when the compartment is in an unexpanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Applicant: TUMI, INC.
    Inventors: Timm Fenton, Paul Scicluna
  • Luggage straps
    Patent number: D527904
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Edoardo Rafanelli
  • Luggage
    Patent number: D531411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm J. Fenton, Chris Hageman, David Mathieu, Paul Scicluna, Jim Sener
  • Luggage handle
    Patent number: D536875
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Timm J. Fenton
  • Gusset
    Patent number: D538043
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm J. Fenton, Dick H. Powell
  • Gusset
    Patent number: D538541
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm J. Fenton, Dick H. Powell
  • Luggage
    Patent number: D547065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna, Victor Graviel Sanz
  • Carry handle
    Patent number: D554372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Victor Scicluna, Timm John Fenton, Peter Chang-Lin Wu
  • Carry handle set for luggage
    Patent number: D554373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Peter Chang-Lin Wu, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Clasp
    Patent number: D558979
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Chang-Lin Wu, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Backpack with expandable area
    Patent number: D565302
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Tote bag
    Patent number: D569610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: San Chyi Wang
  • Shoulder strap
    Patent number: D570603
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Chang-Lin Wu, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Combined wheel and skid for an article of luggage
    Patent number: D575957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Victor Scicluna, Timm John Fenton, Peter Chang-Lin Wu
  • Biasable lock with pocket
    Patent number: D579313
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna