Patents by Inventor Paul Victor Scicluna
Paul Victor Scicluna 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).
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Patent number: 8683650Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: 8661718Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of luggage identification tags, and in particular, to a removable identification patch in which indicia can be incorporated onto the patch prior to installation of the patch onto the piece of luggage. A fastening plate is positioned on the interior surface of the luggage and is securely coupled to the identification patch, which is positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. In one embodiment, the identification patch is attached directly to the fastening plate through fasteners that extend through the luggage wall. In another embodiment, the fastening plate includes projecting tabs which extend through the luggage wall to matingly engage a housing member positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. The housing member includes a cavity for receiving the identification patch. The identification patch can be removed from the luggage and replaced with an alternative or second identification patch.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: 8359708Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 20, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: 8272100Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 14, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Publication number: 20110239401Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Publication number: 20110083349Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of luggage identification tags, and in particular, to a removable identification patch in which indicia can be incorporated onto the patch prior to installation of the patch onto the piece of luggage. A fastening plate is positioned on the interior surface of the luggage and is securely coupled to the identification patch, which is positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. In one embodiment, the identification patch is attached directly to the fastening plate through fasteners that extend through the luggage wall. In another embodiment, the fastening plate includes projecting tabs which extend through the luggage wall to matingly engage a housing member positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. The housing member includes a cavity for receiving the identification patch. The identification patch can be removed from the luggage and replaced with an alternative or second identification patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: 7886949Abstract: A carrying bag includes a bag body including 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 bag 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 prevents the visibility of the first area to a user when the compartment is in an unexpanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: 7874087Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of luggage identification tags, and in particular, to a removable identification patch in which indicia can be incorporated onto the patch prior to installation of the patch onto the piece of luggage. A fastening plate is positioned on the interior surface of the luggage and is securely coupled to the identification patch, which is positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. In one embodiment, the identification patch is attached directly to the fastening plate through fasteners that extend through the luggage wall. In another embodiment, the fastening plate includes projecting tabs which extend through the luggage wall to matingly engage a housing member positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. The housing member includes a cavity for receiving the identification patch. The identification patch can be removed from the luggage and replaced with an alternative or second identification patch.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: 7731068Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Publication number: 20100095480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: TUMI, INC.Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: 7600618Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna
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Publication number: 20090206114Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Publication number: 20090205235Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of luggage identification tags, and in particular, to a removable identification patch in which indicia can be incorporated onto the patch prior to installation of the patch onto the piece of luggage. A fastening plate is positioned on the interior surface of the luggage and is securely coupled to the identification patch, which is positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. In one embodiment, the identification patch is attached directly to the fastening plate through fasteners that extend through the luggage wall. In another embodiment, the fastening plate includes projecting tabs which extend through the luggage wall to matingly engage a housing member positioned on the exterior surface of the luggage. The housing member includes a cavity for receiving the identification patch. The identification patch can be removed from the luggage and replaced with an alternative or second identification patch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: D579313Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: D591952Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Victor Sanz, Paul Victor Scicluna, Jochen Rainer Shaepers, Stuart Harvey Lee, Lindsay Noelle Krembs, Timm John Fenton
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Patent number: D596400Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Victor Sanz, Paul Victor Scicluna, Jochen Rainer Shaepers, Stuart Harvey Lee, Lindsay Noelle Krembs, Timm John Fenton
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Patent number: D596403Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Victor Sanz, Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: D596858Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Victor Sanz, Paul Victor Scicluna
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Patent number: D597888Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2009Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: David Ching Chi Chu, Victor Sanz, Paul Victor Scicluna, Jochen Rainer Shaepers, Stuart Harvey Lee, Lindsay Noelle Krembs, Timm John Fenton
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Patent number: D728239Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Tumi Inc.Inventors: Victor Sanz, Paul Victor Scicluna