Patents by Inventor Oscar L. Burtley

Oscar L. Burtley 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).

  • Patent number: 4036336
    Abstract: A suitcase having rolling means at the bottom is provided with a retractable handle including a pair of longitudinally extendable tubes connected to a sidewall of the suitcase at their proximal ends and connected at their distal ends to a cross-member forming a grip, said tubes received in retracted position within said sidewall. In extended position, said tubes in combination with the top of the suitcase providing a luggage supporting surface for additional pieces of luggage. The suitcase further having a pair of pivotal support arms attached to the bottom of the suitcase which in extended position provide an additional luggage supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Inventor: Oscar L. Burtley