Luggage-type (loop Style) Handgrip For Carrying (e.g., Suitcase, Handbag, Briefcase, Shopping Bag, Package, Etc.) Patents (Class 16/114.1)
  • Patent number: 11858764
    Abstract: A material movement apparatus and method includes a material support with a front, a rear, a first side, a second side, a top and a bottom where the front includes a curved section that curves up from the bottom from the first side to the second side. A pull bar is connected with the top at the front within the front curved section, a pull point is connected with the pull bar from the bottom and a handle is located in one side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventors: William Harold Behrends, III, Eddy Jay Bledsoe
  • Patent number: 11751674
    Abstract: A firewood sling includes a sheet of material with tensioners on opposing edges with a handle at one end. One or more roll straps are secured to the sheet and include fastening portions, at least one of which is adjustable in position. Pockets may be provided on one edge to receive cords engaging cord locks to form the tensioners. The pockets may include fasteners for holding them closed. The sling may include a wear resistant center portion and flexible side portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: HIGHROAD ADVENTURE GEAR LLC
    Inventors: David M. Barber, Nicole R. Barber
  • Patent number: 10981483
    Abstract: An assist grip includes a hollow molding member in which a grip main member is formed by a gas assist molding method, a holding portion, and concave storage portions provided to be connected to both longitudinal ends of the holding portion by interposing curved portions; and is attached to an attachment-face side by holding tools supported in both storage portions. Each of the storage portions is partitioned by an inner side wall and an outer side wall facing each other in a longitudinal direction; an upper wall connecting upper sides of the side walls at a curved-portion side; a lower wall connecting lower sides of the side walls at a terminal side; and a bottom wall connecting to both side walls and the upper and lower walls at an outer face side. The upper walls include inclined faces wherein inner faces on a storage-portion side are inclined toward a bottom-wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: NIFCO INC.
    Inventor: Ryuhei Nishida
  • Patent number: 10966497
    Abstract: A handle assembly for a luggage includes a handle and two inner tube units mounted on two sides of the handle. Each of the two inner tube units includes an inner tube and at least one decorative piece mounted on the inner tube. The inner tube of each of the two inner tube units is provided with at least one mounting groove. The at least one decorative piece of each of the two inner tube units is mounted in the at least one mounting groove of the inner tube. The at least one decorative piece of each of the two inner tube units is molded with different colors according to requirements of different users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Hsuen-Hsuan Wang
  • Patent number: 10816338
    Abstract: To provide a surveying device whereby there is no need to remove a light-receiving part when removing a handle. A surveying device is provided with a handle having a cantilever structure provided with a rod-shaped grip part and a handgrip support part for supporting one end of the grip part, and a body having a top-part structure having a two-headed structure configured from a body part and a body part extending upward, a light-receiving part for optical communication is provided, a handgrip support part in which the rod-shaped grip part is fixed in a detachable state is fixed to a top part of the body part, and the handgrip support part is fixed in a detachable state to a top part of the body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: TOPCON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Satoshi Nakamura, Junya Touno
  • Patent number: 10226110
    Abstract: When the bag is put down, the state of the hand-carrying portion standing upward can be kept, and a bag with its bag main body hard to lose its shape can be provided. In the structure of a hand-carrying portion of a bag of the present invention, the hand-carrying member has support members intervened both longitudinal edges for raising the hand-carrying member upward from the bag main body. The support member is coupled, with the overlapping region of the support member and the overlapping region of the hand-carrying member sewed together so that a crest portion of the support member faces a crest portion of the hand-carrying member so as to be positioned oppositely thereto. The hand-carrying member is fixing to the bag main body in one and other fixing regions of the hand-carrying member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: HAYASHIGO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kaoru Hayashi
  • Patent number: 10149524
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a lunch bag which has integrated within it the dishes, cutlery and cup for meals, and which is equipped with a support for an entertainment gadget, such as a tablet, a smartphone or other. This equipment is especially suitable for children who need some entertainment during meals and is also indicated in cases of displacement, it makes it possible to have all the necessary accessories for a child's meal in one single space. It may be used as a tray for a child's meal, or simply as a means of protecting the entertainment gadget. The bag is composed of the top which includes the fastening system for the entertainment gadget and base, screen protection, compartment for dishes, compartment for cutlery, dishes, cutlery, cup, storage compartment for cup, compartment for cup when in use and holes for the carrying belt/strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Inventor: António Manuel Churro Monteiro
  • Patent number: 9770084
    Abstract: A smart luggage system includes a smart luggage assembly having a case assembly with a first stowage compartment and a second stowage compartment. First and second lock assemblies retain first and second stowage compartments in a closed and locked orientation, respectively. A transport assembly is mounted to the case assembly to facilitate movement thereof. A smart handle assembly is also mounted to a case assembly. The smart handle assembly includes a controller having a wireless communication interface, and further includes a power supply. A smart luggage system also includes a smart luggage mobile interface which is operative on a mobile device, and is communicative with a controller of a smart handle assembly via a wireless communication interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: YS GLOBAL IP HOLDINGS, INC.
    Inventor: Haroon Shiekh
  • Patent number: 9027206
    Abstract: A pole handle comprising a wrist strap formed of a strap connected to an insert, a body oriented along a longitudinal axis, the body comprising an insert housing adapted to receive the insert, the insert housing being arranged in the upper portion of the body, such that the insert can be inserted into the housing along a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body, and a latching mechanism for retaining the insert in the insert housing, the unlatching of the latching mechanism being capable of being actuated directly by a displacement of the insert along the direction opposite that of insertion of the insert. The latching mechanism comprises a latch movable in relation to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Salomon S.A.S.
    Inventor: Alexis Guyoton
  • Patent number: 8794409
    Abstract: Luggage, duffel bags, travel bags and travel covers including travel covers for sporting goods such as, but not limited to, golf bags, skis, snowboards, baseball equipment, soccer equipment, and tennis equipment, and travel covers for tradeshow or conference displays or graphics, product samples, tents (collectively, “travel covers”), for example, are commonly used for conveniently transporting and protecting large objects during travel by walking, car, train and/or airplane. The travel covers may have a handle that my rotate or swivel to adjust to an ergonomic position for pulling or pushing the travel cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Dynamic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Leighton Klevana, Ed Miyashita
  • Publication number: 20140182082
    Abstract: A handle assembly includes a handle band, a latch member connected to the handle band, and a mounting member connected to the latch member. The handle band includes a main portion and a pair of overlapping portions extending from opposite ends of the main portion and abutting an inner side of the main portion. A mounting hole is formed at a joint portion between the main portion and each of the pair of overlapping portions. The latch member is pivotably mounted in the mounting hole. The mounting member includes a mounting piece pivotably connected to the latch member and at least one mounting tab extending from the mounting piece for mounting the handle assemble to a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD
    Inventor: LIN-HAN WU
  • Patent number: 8636123
    Abstract: Luggage cases of the soft-side construction are perceived to be lighter than hard-side cases. However, many rigidifying elements in soft-side cases tend to add to the weight of a soft-side luggage case. This reduces its weight advantage over molded shell luggage cases. Using a textile body in the luggage case to form both the grip of a carry handle and a portion of the outer surface of the luggage helps reduce the weight of the luggage. The textile body may be attached to a thin resilient wire hoop to resist distortion of the luggage case when is it lifted by the handle. This construction saves weight in comparison to conventional luggage case constructions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Dirk Santy, Joris Smeuninx, George Teixeira, Kenzo Yoneno
  • Patent number: 8621720
    Abstract: A coupling element, an injection molding object with the coupling element implanted therein, and an injection mold for manufacturing the injection molding object are provided. The coupling element has two reversely extended fixing ribs. The injection mold has a first mold and a second mold. The first mold has a first molding cavity and two positioning blocks separated by the first molding cavity. The second mold has a second molding cavity. When the first mold and the second mold are shut together and their molding cavities combine to define a closed room, the positioning blocks hold the coupling element by clamping the fixing ribs so the coupling element is suspended in midair of the closed room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Chieh Kao, Ying-Huang Liu, Wei-Yu Liu, Sheng-Wen Wu
  • Patent number: 8584822
    Abstract: A closed loop strap handle for a piece of luggage that has been modified to have the closed loop strap handle replaceably added thereon. The closed loop strap handle includes a strap, and apparatus for replaceably having the closed loop strap handle added onto the piece of luggage. The apparatus sits within the piece of luggage. The strap replaceably engages into the apparatus and loops to replaceably engage itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Lynn Buller, Paul V. Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8505702
    Abstract: A carrying device for extending into a piece of luggage and for absorbing and minimizing shocks when carrying the piece of luggage. The carrying device includes a handle and apparatus for absorbing and minimizing shocks when carrying the piece of luggage by the handle. The apparatus is normally disposed within the piece of luggage so as not to be unaesthetically visible, and is operatively connected to the handle so as to allow for the absorbing and the minimizing of the shocks when carrying the piece of luggage by the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8490251
    Abstract: A handle includes a bottom wall and two side walls extending up from the bottom wall. Ribs extend between the walls and define upwardly open recesses. The smooth surfaces of the side walls and bottom wall provide a more comfortable handle for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventor: Nathan Manuel
  • Patent number: 8464397
    Abstract: A self-affixing, removable, one-piece handle can be applied and removed from an item, such as a shopping cart, stroller, or the like, or the handle can be applied and removed from any number of items, such as the shoulder straps of a diaper bag or the loop handles of a set of shopping bags, or the like. By being self-affixing, the handle may be attached and removed from the item without the need for tools or any additional items, such as clamps, screws, adhesive, or the like. The handle may provide a link between the shopping cart or stroller and a child. Typical shopping carts or strollers do not provide a suitable location for a child to hold onto while walking alongside. Moreover, a separate, removable, self-affixing handle may be useful to help limit the spread of germs by allowing each child to have their own personal handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventors: John C. Arnold, IV, Stephanie Arnold
  • Patent number: 8453297
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a handle structure and a housing. The housing has an opening. The handle structure is retractably disposed in the housing and includes an engaging module and a handle module. The engaging module includes a first engaging portion disposed on the housing. The handle module is movably connected to the housing and includes a main body, an elastic element and a second engaging portion. The elastic element provides an elastic force for the main body to move toward the opening. When the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are disposed at an engaging portion, at least a portion of the main body is disposed in the housing. When the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are disposed at a separating position, the main body protrudes from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Wistron Corp.
    Inventor: Chih-Yi Wang
  • Publication number: 20130037363
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle for use with an item of luggage. The handle comprises an outer shell, at least one inner bar and at least one strain gauge, wherein the at least one inner bar extends out from within the outer shell at each end of the handle such that the item of luggage may be attached to the handle using the at least one inner bar. The arrangement is such that when an item of luggage is lifted using the handle, the weight of the suitcase is measured using the at least one strain gauge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Inventor: Peter Palmer
  • Patent number: 8356850
    Abstract: A handle system for carrying and installing a plurality of empty ice bags in an ice bagging assembly is disclosed herein. The handle may comprise any system for effectively transporting empty ice bags and loading the ice bags into an ice bagging assembly. Implementations of the handle system may comprise a post member and a cover member. The post member may include a handle and a plurality of posts protruding from one side of the post member. The cover member may include a cover support bar with a plurality of reentrant openings aligned with the plurality of posts when the cover member is mated with the post member. The plurality of reentrant openings that each extend through the cover member and are sized to receive a portion of one of the plurality of posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: In-Store Bagging Machine Company, LLC
    Inventors: Harry Starkweather, James Shaker, Paul Bareford
  • Patent number: 8256063
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes a device having a first barb proximate a first end of a strap and a second barb proximate a second end of the strap. A first sheath is proximate a portion of the first barb and the first end of the strap, wherein the first sheath has a length less than the length of the first barb. A second sheath is proximate a portion of the second barb and the second end of the strap, wherein the second sheath has a length less than the length of the second barb. The device further includes container having a first aperture and a second aperture. The strap is positioned within the first and second apertures such that the first barb engages the container at the first aperture and the second barb engages the container at the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: The Lindy Bowman Company
    Inventor: Linden H. Bowman
  • Patent number: 8162074
    Abstract: An ergonomically enhanced electric power tool is disclosed that incorporates a new type of user grip and control system. This grip and control system is housed in a substantially rigid control-housing sheath, which provides enhanced leverage and control over the drilling process while reducing stress on the user's hand, wrist, and arm. The tool motor is disposed substantially in parallel with the user's wrist, but on a different plane, and eliminates the traditional “pistol” type of power-tool grip. The control-housing sheath contains a grip-controller assembly that allows the user to control most major drill operations within the gauntlet-like control-housing sheath. The inventive concepts described can be applied to myriad hand-held power tools, and a detailed example for a power drill is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Bryan C. Cook
  • Patent number: 8056185
    Abstract: A grip structure includes two holder bars respectively affixed to two inner tubes in two outer tubes of a retractable handle for travel bag, two locating rings respectively mounted in the holder bars, a grip formed of two symmetrical annular half shells and pivotally coupled between the two locating rings; two control bolts respectively movably supported in the locating rings, and a spring-supported operating member mounted in the grip and operable to move the control bolts between a first position where the inner tubes are locked to the outer tubes and the control bolts are engaged with the locating rings to lock the grip to the inner tubes and a second position where the inner tubes are unlocked from the outer tubes and the control bolts are biasable with the grip relative to the inner tubes of the retractable handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Wei-Hung Lai
  • Patent number: 8032986
    Abstract: A self contained disposable bonded carry handle comprised of a layer of bonding material having a bottom side and a top side being coated with a pressure sensitive adhesive, said top side being coated with pressure sensitive adhesive about the periphery, at least one flexible handle having a first end and a second end affixed to the pressure sensitive adhesive on the top side of the bonding layer such that the center portion of the handle is movable and foldable, a protective layer affixed to the adhesive layer on the top side of the bonding layer, said protective layer having an opening to allow for access to the handle, and a surface layer having a centralized hole and a bottom layer substantially coated with pressure sensitive adhesive, said bottom layer affixed to the protective layer such that the handle passes through the centralized hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Patricia Lawrence
  • Patent number: 8015669
    Abstract: This present invention is a handle with a hidden belt, applying to a handle attached on a portable device, which uses torsion springs to draw the belt into the handle. Thus, a user can not only carry the portable device with the handle, but also shoulder or hang the portable device with the hidden belt of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Fu Huang, Chien-Chiang Huang
  • Publication number: 20110088216
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a slide-cover handlebar device whose handlebar body has a slide cover to conceal the button arranged in a recession of the handlebar body, and whose handlebar body also has a torsion spring. The torsion spring has a fixing ring press-fitted with a fixing protrusion of the slide cover. When the slide cover is pulled or pushed, the torsion spring is also driven to move. When the pulling or pushing force has reached a critical point, the torsion spring generates a rotation torsion force to keep on pulling or pushing the slide cover to reveal or conceal a button. The present invention can protect the button from being imprudently pressed. The torsion spring can assist the user in opening or shutting the slide cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Chu Shan LAI
  • Patent number: 7717292
    Abstract: A surgical instrument container assembly includes a container and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes at least one wire handle coupled with the container, and a pair of handle halves. Each handle half includes a pair of ends and a pair of partial openings respectively positioned at the ends. Each partial opening of one handle half is adjacent a respective partial opening of the other handle half. The adjacent partial openings conjunctively receive a portion of the at least one wire handle therein. The handle halves surround a portion of the at least one wire handle and are snap fitted together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Valentine T. Faust, III
  • Patent number: 7600618
    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: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Publication number: 20090223971
    Abstract: An organizer for storing accessories including a case which includes a first storage region, a second storage region and a partition panel disposed there between. The first and second storage regions are, respectively, provided with a modular array of first and second compartments. The storage regions are movable with respect to one another between a case closed position and a case open position. The partition panel is selectively movable when the case is open to either prevent access to a selected one of the storage regions or to permit access to each of the storage regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Brian Moffett
  • Patent number: 7574771
    Abstract: A hideable handle for an industrial computer which comprises a casing having a long hole; a frame installed in the long hole; the frame has a slot; the frame being assembled into the long hole of the casing; a handle unit rotatably installed in the slot of the frame by using a rotary shaft to pass through holes in the frame and the holes in the handle unit so that the handle unit can rotate along the rotary shaft; the handle unit having two cambered lateral sides and a flat bottom so that when the handle unit can be rotated along the rotary shaft in the slot of the frame. Furthermore, one of the two lateral sides of the handle unit is formed with a buckle. The flat bottom side of the handle unit has an indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: LIF J.K. Corporation
    Inventor: Chi-Tsun Cheng
  • Patent number: 7549192
    Abstract: A molded heavy-duty ergonomic handle comprises: a top portion, the top portion extending in a longitudinal direction and being substantially smooth; and at least one U-shaped side channel having a plurality of ribs therein, the at least one channel having substantially smooth exterior surfaces and being located on a longitudinal side of the top portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Coeur, Inc.
    Inventor: J. Michael Cude
  • Publication number: 20090139053
    Abstract: A hand structure includes a main body, an attachment and an engaging arm. The main body includes a plurality of assembling portions located at opposite ends thereof. The attachment each latched onto one of the assembling portions. The assembling portion includes a plurality of latching members formed thereon. The attachment includes a plurality of inserting plates each having a latching opening formed thereon. The inserting plates are inserted into the assembling portion and whereby the latching members are latched into the latching openings of the inserting plates. The engaging arm is engaged with the assembling portions. The attachment is located between the assembling portion and the engaging arm engaged therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Chen-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 7516520
    Abstract: A dual member handle system and method of operating the same. The system includes a body, a first handle rotably attached to the body, and a second handle rotably attached to the body. The first handle is attached adjacent the second handle. The first handle rotates about a first axis and the second handle rotates about a second axis that is different from the first axis. The method includes rotating a first handle about a first axis and rotating a second handle, while rotating the first handle, about a second axis. The second axis is adjacent to and different from the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporations
    Inventors: Daniel P. Kelaher, Pat Gallarelli, Seth D. Lewis, Timothy A. Meserth, J. Scott Womble, Richard M. Barina
  • Patent number: 7461730
    Abstract: A wheeled luggage case (1) has a single telescoping handle arm assembly (10) and a cantilevered handle grip (11) which is rotatably attached to the top end (13) of the handle arm assembly, such that the plane of rotation of the grip is approximately parallel to the rolling direction of the luggage case. The cantilevered handle grip (11) rotates from a position approximately perpendicular to the telescoping handle arm assembly (10) to a position approximately 30° below the horizontal, and a resilient element is provided which urges the grip to rotate downwardly while in use. The invention provides an ergonomically comfortable wheeled luggage case by allowing the user to grasp the grip in a natural position and, simultaneously, increasing the amount of leverage available to prevent the luggage case from tipping over when it is rolled over uneven ground. Further, the resilient element distributes the weight of the luggage case evenly across the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Inventive Travelware
    Inventors: Richard A. Costa, Glenn H. Rodgers, Jr., Noah M. Han, Sung O. Yang
  • Patent number: 7401385
    Abstract: A handle for an electronic instrument housing includes an elongated grip portion. The grip portion includes two elongated elements each having opposed ends. The elements are connected to each other to form an elongated chamber. An elastomeric layer encompasses an intermediate portion of the grip portion, and the grip portion has a vent aperture communicating with the chamber. The vent aperture may be beyond the elastomeric layer, at one or both ends. One of the elongated elements may form a channel with tapered edge surfaces receiving the other element, so that pressure of elastomeric molding tends to wedge the parts together to form a seal against incursion of the elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Tektronix, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim L. Martin, Jerry L. Wrisley, Michael Lazarev
  • Publication number: 20080163457
    Abstract: A composite handle for a carrying case and for being collapsably self-pivoting downward to an unobtrusive and decorative position on the carrying case after being released. The carrying case has a top and is carried by a user. The composite handle includes a pair of handle components. Each handle component connects to an opposite side of the carrying case. The pair of handle components are movable between an inactive mode where the pair of handle components lay substantially flat on the top of the carrying case and an active mode where the pair of handle components are proximate, but not connected to each other to form the composite handle gripped by the user. The pair of handle components are arranged to be movable relative to each so as to allow each handle component, when released by the user, to return to the inactive mode thereof by itself, with one handle component overlapping the other handle component unobtrusively and decoratively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Peter Chang-Lin Wu, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Patent number: 7337495
    Abstract: A transport device comprises a replaceable telescoping handle. Replacement is achieved by including a release and retaining mechanism in a base to which the telescoping handle is installed. A user can obtain a replacement telescoping handle, release and remove a broken telescoping handle using the release and retaining mechanism, and then install the replacement telescoping handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Dong-In Entech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: In-Soo Jung, Byung Ki Choi
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20070283527
    Abstract: A hideable handle for an industrial computer which comprises a casing having a long hole; a frame installed in the long hole; the frame has a slot; the frame being assembled into the long hole of the casing; a handle unit rotatably installed in the slot of the frame by using a rotary shaft to pass through holes in the frame and the holes in the handle unit so that the handle unit can rotate along the rotary shaft; the handle unit having two cambered lateral sides and a flat bottom so that when the handle unit can be rotated along the rotary shaft in the slot of the frame. Furthermore, one of the two lateral sides of the handle unit is formed with a buckle. The flat bottom side of the handle unit has an indicia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Chi-Tsun Cheng
  • Patent number: 7281615
    Abstract: A weight determining mechanism and a method for determining the weight of a piece of loaded luggage, particularly a backpack. The mechanism is generally incorporated into a carry handle of the piece of luggage allowing for it to be integral with the luggage and allowing for it to not take up additional space while allowing for quick and easy weight determinations without need for an external scale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: TRG Accessories, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Greg Siwak, Aaron Gorga
  • Patent number: 7270223
    Abstract: A handle system for a rolling luggage case can include a luggage case in which one or more articles can be stored and having a top, bottom, front, and back panels, and a pair of sidewalls. The luggage case can include a wheel assembly provided at a location on the bottom panel and adjacent to the back panel; at least one telescoping member that is extensible from a retracted position within the luggage case to an extended position protruding from the luggage case; and a gear assembly that is attached to an end of the telescoping member(s) that is distal from the luggage case. The handle system can include a handle attached to the telescoping member(s) through the gear assembly. The gear assembly can provide pivotal and rotational movement of the handle about the end of the telescoping member(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Travelpro International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacqueline N. Miller
  • Patent number: 7228917
    Abstract: A new and improved remote trigger actuating mechanism for a power tool comprises an elongated handle or pole which is provided with a handgrip upon a rear end portion, while a mounting bracket, into which a forward end portion of the elongated handle or pole is fixedly engaged, is fixedly mounted upon a rear end portion of the power tool as a result of being bolted directly thereto by suitable bolt fasteners. A spring-biased sleeve member is concentrically disposed about the elongated handle or pole, and a trigger actuator linkage member has a rear end portion thereof fixedly mounted upon the spring-biased sleeve member while a forward end portion of the trigger actuator linkage member is provided with a hooked portion which is adapted to engage the trigger mechanism of the power tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: George Matthew Davis, David W. Jablonski
  • Patent number: 7185378
    Abstract: An adjustable support/pad that retains any shape to which it is configured and which may be reshaped to serve another purpose. The support/pad has at least one pliable coil spring in the shape of a flexible tube capable of being bent into multiple positions and holding any of the positions until it is again bent. The coil spring is embedded in a deformable cushion to provide comfort of the body wherever the support/pad is applied. The adjustable support can be made into a neck supporting pillow, or a cushion adapted to be removably attached to the back of a chair, to support the back of a seated user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Inventor: Nathaniel Smith
  • Patent number: 7093323
    Abstract: An ergonomic handle that includes a male portion and a female portion. The male portion nest in the female portion to form a single, preferably rigid, form. The stiffness of the handle spreads the load of the case more evenly across all the fingers thereby helping to reduce fatigue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Josh Morenstein, Gad Amit
  • Patent number: 7082641
    Abstract: A transport device comprises a replaceable telescoping handle. Replacement is achieved by including a release and retaining mechanism in a base to which the telescoping handle is installed. A user can obtain a replacement telescoping handle, release and remove a broken telescoping handle using the release and retaining mechanism, and then install the replacement telescoping handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Dong-In Entech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: In-Soo Jung, Byung Ki Choi
  • Patent number: 7048103
    Abstract: A carrying case for electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, includes back, front, top, bottom and side walls defining an interior including a compartment for receiving electronic equipment defined between a wall surface and a floating panel of the carrying case. The floating panel is selectively movable linearly toward and away from the wall surface to adjust the size of the compartment in accordance with the size of the electronic equipment received therein. A securing mechanism within the interior resiliently biases the floating panel toward the wall surface and provides a shock or impact absorbing effect for the electronic equipment. The carrying case has a handle including first and second handle portions rotatable between an engaged position wherein the handle portions are in abutment and a disengaged position wherein the handle portions are separated from one another. The first and second handle portions are configured to automatically matingly engage one another when rotated into abutment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Targus Group International
    Inventor: W. Dale Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 6944911
    Abstract: A Balance Handle includes two types of handle grips, A type having braided rope approximately five and one-half inches long inserted and centered within a length of comparable diameter tubular nylon webbing and B type, a commonly available product consisting of approximately six inch length of heavy rubber tubing inserted and centered within a length of comparable tubular nylon webbing covered with a molded, non-marking rubber sleeve. Two case clamps are stainless steel worm gear clamps, each cut to a length slightly longer than the diameter of a tubular fishing rod case and sheathed in comparably sized tubular nylon webbing of a length approximately one inch shorter than the diameter of the tubular fishing rod case. Both A type and B type handle grip ends are void of rope or tubing and thus flat, enabling them to be cut to a length at least long enough to fit under, up, and over the worm gear housing of the case clamp. Each end of both A type and B type handle grip is squarely melted forming a small T shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: David L. Knoblauch
  • Patent number: 6934997
    Abstract: A retractable handle assembly for luggage in a pulling operation, press a push button to cause a spring in a plunger of buffer device to gradually and damply extending upward immediately. As a result, both a piston rod and thus the buffer device move upward gradually and damply. Also, a sliding tube coupled to the locking mechanism moves upward gradually and damply. As an end, the handle assembly is capable of gradually and damply extending from a top of the luggage a predetermined distance. At this position, a user can easily pull the handle assembly up to its maximum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Chaw Khong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Boon Hwa Lau
  • Patent number: 6920666
    Abstract: A pull rod structure includes a pull rod and a handle fastened to a top end of the pull rod. The handle is formed of a hand grip and two control arms, each being provided therein with a control mechanism having a first activation button or a second activation button. The first activation button is pivoted with one end of the hand grip of the handle, whereas the second activation button is pivoted with the other end of the hand grip of the handle. These two activation buttons are so located on the hand grip that they are within an easy access of the thumb of a hand holding the hand grip, and that they are prevented from being activated unintentionally by the palm or fingers of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Inventor: Shou Mao Chen
  • Patent number: 6920667
    Abstract: This invention is directed to assist users of hand-carried, wheeled luggage in maintaining extraordinary lateral and obstruction-free use of the wheeled object without the problems associated with conventional wheeled luggage handle assemblies. The intent of the attachment device is to create enough lateral clearance between the user's body, legs, and feet and the luggage piece or handle framework to provide this obstruction-free use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Inventor: Charles David Joesten