Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for an articulated luggage handle are disclosed and described. An example articulated luggage handle apparatus includes a handle; a shaft attached to the handle, the handle movable with respect to the shaft without affecting a position of the shaft; and an attachment mechanism to attach the shaft to luggage. Another example articulated luggage handle apparatus includes a handle; and a shaft in articulated connection to the handle, the handle movable via the articulated connection in a plurality of directions with respect to the shaft without affecting a position of the shaft and attached luggage.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for a luggage wheel assembly are disclosed and described. An example luggage wheel assembly includes: a first portion formed to affix to luggage; a cylindrical member to movably position a wheel with respect to the first portion; and a second portion formed to secure the wheel with respect to the first portion, the second portion attached to the first portion by the cylindrical member.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for a modular luggage frame are disclosed and described. An example luggage includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes: a first side including a first rib and a second rib; and a second side including a third rib and a fourth rib, the first rib and the third rib forming a first pair of ribs and the second rib and the fourth rib forming a second pair of ribs. The second portion includes: a third side including a fifth rib; a fourth side including a sixth rib, the fifth rib and the sixth rib forming a third pair of ribs. The third pair of ribs aligns with a selected one of the first pair of ribs or the second pair of ribs to removably affix the first portion to the second portion to form the modular luggage frame.

Abstract: A system including a solvent in fluid communication with the air intake valves of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine generating a vacuum to cause the solvent to disperse into the air intake manifold of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A system including a solvent in fluid communication with the air intake valves of an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine generating a vacuum to cause the solvent to disperse into the air intake manifold of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for transporting wheeled luggage using a handle which adapts to the natural position of a user's hand, arm, wrist, or elbow, decreasing strain on a user pushing or pulling the wheeled luggage. In an embodiment, an adaptable handle may rotate and pivot. The adaptable handle may pivot by pivotably connecting a cross bar to a first retractable shaft and a second retractable shaft. The first retractable shaft and second retractable shaft may be inserted into a crossbar and the crossbar may pivot around the retractable shafts. The adaptable handle may be rotatably connected to the cross bar allowing the adaptable handle to rotate.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a retractably ergonomic handle assembly for use on a conventional wheeled piece of luggage 12. When the present invention 10 is extended from the docked position, the handle 16 member is free to rotate axially as shown by arrows 42 on the handle shaft 32 with integral ball 38 and socket 40 and to pivot 90 degrees in the pivot channel 28 relative to the luggage piece 12 in order to accommodate the preferred angle of the user 14. The handle 16 member may pivot and rotate simultaneously thereby permitting the handle to adjust to the movement of the user 14 while on the move without necessitating awkward adjustments while simultaneously absorbing shock. The handle 16 is fixed to the ball joint assembly 20 by a ball screw 24 extending from the handle 16 through the handle shaft 32 and into the ball of the ball joint assembly 20 providing strength and durability and also allowing quick, inexpensive repair thereof.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for transporting wheeled luggage using a handle which adapts to the natural position of a user's hand, arm, wrist, or elbow, decreasing strain on a user pushing or pulling the wheeled luggage. In an embodiment, a ball joint mechanism allows rotation and pivot movement of the adaptable handle. The ball joint mechanism permits the handle to rotate or pivot using a ball joint. In another embodiment, a cross bar mechanism allows rotation and pivot movement of the handle. The cross bar mechanism permits the handle to rotate using a ball encased in a cross bar. The cross bar mechanism permits the handle to pivot using a plurality of end caps which are connected to the cross bar. Alternatively, the crossbar mechanism permits the handle to rotate using a fitted plug which locks the handle to the crossbar.