With Means For Securing An Accessory Patents (Class 190/102)
  • Patent number: 8672002
    Abstract: A key locator includes first and second members. The first member has opposed ends and an intermediate u-shaped region. One of the ends of the first member comprises a hook for engaging the second member which includes a clasp while the other end comprises an enlarged portion for fixing an ornament thereto. The arrangement is suitable for hanging at the open top of a bag-like device such as a purse, backpack or briefcase whereby the ornament is displayed at the same time that the keys are readily accessible without undue fishing efforts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: The Finding IP Holding Company LLC
    Inventor: Sandra Stein
  • Publication number: 20140060989
    Abstract: A suitcase with an integrated garment bag is able to be used to neatly store items to prevent them from being wrinkled or otherwise disarranged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Ivory Johnson
  • Patent number: 8662269
    Abstract: A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes an inner compartment having a front panel and a side panel extending peripherally around the front panel to define a hollow interior. A pivotal flap extending across width of the front panel is formed as an upper part of the front panel connected thereto through a living hinge. A plurality of spaced resilient dimples extends into the interior of the inner compartment from at least the front panel. The living hinge comprises an internal crease in a front panel material. The internal crease extends inwardly in to the material toward an exterior of the inner compartment from the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Avenues in Leather, Inc.
    Inventors: Otniel Shor, Todd Kramer
  • Publication number: 20140027223
    Abstract: Disclosed are exercise equipment carriers and methods providing a portable carrier for a variety of exercise and physical training equipment. An exemplary carrier includes a housing having a rear panel, a sidewall and an open front end defining an open interior region for receiving a plurality of dumbbells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Tiffany MOORE
  • Publication number: 20140008164
    Abstract: A transparent shell structure for luggage and the like includes an outer shell, a decorative plate, a lining, and a plurality of corner protectors. The outer shell has an inner space with a frame. One side of the decorative plate is a patterned surface. Each of the four corners of the decorative plate has a notch, so that the four sides thereof are bent inside the inner space. The decorative plate is restricted within the outer shell. The lining is attached to the decorative plate and disposed in the inner space of the outer shell with the decorative plate, connecting to the frame by the sides. The corner protectors are connected to the four corners of the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Chia-Hung LAI, Meng-Chun LAI CHU, Chen Yueh HSU
  • Publication number: 20130264160
    Abstract: A garment support apparatus for luggage having an extendable handle supported by at least one shaft. The garment support apparatus can include a pair of garment support aims coupled to the shaft and pivotable between an extended position and a retracted position, a resilient member coupled to each garment support arm and adapted to extend the garment support arm and to maintain the garment support arm in the extended position, and a locking member engageable with each garment support arm so as to maintain the garment support arm in the retracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Wayne Mediamolle
  • Patent number: 8538686
    Abstract: A destination analysis module is described which estimates at least one destination of a user given a partial path taken by the user within a geographic area. The destination analysis module operates by detecting a mode of transportation that a user uses to traverse the path (e.g., automobile, public transportation, walking, etc.). The destination analysis module then loads a model associated with the mode of transportation into a destination prediction module and estimates at least one destination based on the path and the model. The model has various components that depend on the mode of transportation, such as routing network information and prior probability information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Gruen, John C. Krumm
  • Publication number: 20130233661
    Abstract: An integrated connection system combines disparate bags into one wearable unit. The system allows users maximum flexibility concerning capacity and configuration during travel. The system, configured as a backpack, allows users significant freedom of movement. The system can integrate a main backpack, a duffel bag, a laundry bag and a garment bag in a single, wearable system. The system can be used as one complete integrated system or the components can be used separately. The main backpack can be used to store valuables and for specific excursions; the duffel can be used to provide capacity to detach to store a traveler's bulk load in any given secure location; the garment bag can be removed and hung in a closet; and the laundry bag can be detached to carry cloths to be cleaned, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventor: Anthony M. Scott
  • Patent number: 8522937
    Abstract: A luggage case system comprises a case, a wheel and handle assembly, and at least one clip. The case has a top, bottom, front, back and sides. The wheel and handle assembly comprises a partial housing including a bottom, a back, and sides, an extendable handle secured to said back. The partial housing conforms in shape to that of said case, such that said bottom of said case may be placed on the bottom of the partial housing, and said back and sides of said case will engage the back and sides of said partial housing. The at least one clip is configured to engage the case and the wheel and handle assembly to releasably secure the case to the wheel and handle assembly, whereby with said handle extended said case may be pulled by said handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: McKlein Company, LLC
    Inventor: Chettha Saetia
  • Patent number: 8522938
    Abstract: An article securement system for attaching an article to another article, such as article of luggage to another article of luggage. The article securement system includes a cord, such as an elastic cord, that is inserted through a handle. A cord locking mechanism is mounted on the cord as well. A second handle may be mounted on the cord as well with the cord locking mechanism between the two handles. In use, the cord is secured to a first attachment point on the first article, such as on a luggage handle. The cord and handle are pulled over the second article and engages over a second attachment point on the first article, such as an extendible handle. The cord is then through the handle until the tension is sufficient on the cord to secure the second article. The cord locking mechanism is then used to lock the cord from movement relative to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey Robert Thomas
  • Patent number: 8485328
    Abstract: A travel accessory for the folding of garments inside a suitcase, includes at least one structural element for spreading and/or hanging (1) and an insert (2) of a soft, flexible material, designed to be inserted into the garment, engaged with the structural element (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Armeria Meschieri S.A.S. di Luca Valcarenghi & C.
    Inventor: Luca Valcarenghi
  • Patent number: 8474584
    Abstract: A tamper evidencing band for encircling an article includes an elongate strip. The band is provided with a loop. The loop is such that attempted opening or removal of the loop will be evidenced by the band. The strip has a portion distal from the loop, which is insertable through the loop. Attachment means is provided to selectively attach the distal portion onto another portion of the strip to encircle the article whereby attempted removal of the attachment will be evidenced by the band. The tamper evidencing band may be provided as a flat strip with the loop unformed. Alternatively, the tamper evidencing band may be provided in kit form with a separate buckle to define the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Securoseal Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Dion Mrocki, Rod Anthony Wiebenga, Jo Fleming
  • Patent number: 8453812
    Abstract: A folding sport luggage including a main luggage case and wheels equipped at the bottom of the case. The main luggage case includes a front portion and a rear portion. The rear portion of the main luggage case has a frame composed of side, back, and bottom panels and coated with a coating. The front portion of the main luggage case has a soft bag case extending from the frame of the main luggage case. The bottom panel can be folded and includes a folding front portion supporting the bottom of the soft bag case and a rear portion supporting the bosom of the frame of the main luggage case. With no items inside, the front portion of the luggage can be folded inwards to greatly reduce the space occupied by the sport luggage. Thus it is convenient to place and transport, with low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Zhuofan Xiao
  • Patent number: 8353400
    Abstract: A lightweight computer carrying case (1) has an undulating leaf spring (17) enclosed between two layers of foam. The foam strips and leaf spring are bonded to one another, and the combined spring protection system (15) is surrounded by an aesthetic layer of fabric and mounted in the interior of a main packing compartment. Once snugly fitted betwixt the spring protection device, the computer (23) is strapped in and enjoys superior safety from impact forces, including impacts felt on the corner of the carrying case. The foam is of EVA construction and the leaf spring comprises polypropylene or ABS. A unique and aesthetically pleasing outer pocket with a curving zippered access (29) holds valuables, and a sleeve pocket on the outer front face of the case provides easy access to computer peripherals and such.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Dirk Santy, Donald John Wilson
  • Patent number: 8333271
    Abstract: A convertible luggage or storage case having wheels and a telescoping or extending handle that may extend generally linearly from a retracted position to at least one, and preferably a plurality, of extended positions, so that case may be wheeled from one location to another. Handle may include a pair of arms and a cross-piece and also may pivot about an end opposite the cross-piece to form a leg, which may be part of a stand for case. Prior to pivoting, a second leg having a pair of arms and a cross-piece may be located generally coplanar with the handle or first leg, preferably in the interior space between arms. The second leg may pivot at a point between the cross-piece and the opposite end, and an end of the second leg may be located in a groove. As such, the first and second legs may cooperate to form a stand for the case, elevating the case for convenience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Inventor: Brian D. Gibson
  • Patent number: 8312816
    Abstract: Handbag or carrying case includes a retaining compartment for retaining objects which is defined by structure having a plurality of apertures extending from the compartment to an exterior thereof, and at least one snap fastener which snaps into a respective aperture to thereby be secured to the compartment defining structure. An object may be coupled to the snap fastener such that the object is secured to the structure defining the compartment. The position of the object is variable depending on which aperture the snap fastener snaps into, with the user selecting where to locate the object by selecting the location at which the snap fastener connected thereto will engage with the compartment defining structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Kimberlee Vaccarella
  • Patent number: 8307966
    Abstract: A beverage holder for use with luggage having a pair of upwardly extending spaced-apart rails with a handle extending therebetween includes a beverage support member, a pair of spaced-apart elongated arms, and a pair of clips. The beverage support member has an open top and a bottom with an outer wall extending therebetween. The beverage support member is configured to receive a beverage container through the open top and hold the received beverage container. The arms extend upwardly away from the open top. A proximal end of each arm attached to the beverage support member. Each clip is at a distal end of each respective arm. The clips are configured to removably attach to the luggage handle. When attached, the clips are pivotable about the handle to maintain the beverage container in a substantially level position regardless of whether the luggage is in a tilted or a non-tilted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: Andrew B. Cummins
  • Patent number: 8302749
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to bags and cases for storage of cameras or other objects. More specifically, the system integrates a waterproof dry bag component optimized for storage of cameras and camera accessories, with a bag component of substantially the same size and shape of the dry bag into a single unit. When separated, the two components can perform as individual units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Daymen Canada Acquisition ULC
    Inventors: Bradley S. Melmon, Ryan H. Mongan, David J. Law, Parker T. Chou, Graeme Esarey
  • Patent number: 8235190
    Abstract: Beverage holders adapted to attach to the upwardly extending arms of the handle assembly of a wheeled piece of luggage are described herein. The holders are adapted to twist and pivot when holding a cup with a beverage contained therein to maintain the axis of the beverage cup in a position generally orthogonal with a flat ground surface. The mechanism permitting the pivoting typically comprises a pair of opposing suspension arms that are fabricated of an elastomeric polymer that has sufficient tensile strength to support a beverage cup filled with a beverage but also has a sufficiently low flexural modulus to permit the cup to pivot when the angle of the handle assembly relative to the ground is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: FLI, LLC
    Inventors: Karen Porte, Douglas P Collins, Kenneth W House
  • Publication number: 20120125727
    Abstract: An article securement system for attaching an article to another article, such as article of luggage to another article of luggage. The article securement system includes a cord, such as an elastic cord, that is inserted through a handle. A cord locking mechanism is mounted on the cord as well. A second handle may be mounted on the cord as well with the cord locking mechanism between the two handles. In use, the cord is secured to a first attachment point on the first article, such as on a luggage handle. The cord and handle are pulled over the second article and engages over a second attachment point on the first article, such as an extendible handle. The cord is then through the handle until the tension is sufficient on the cord to secure the second article. The cord locking mechanism is then used to lock the cord from movement relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey Robert Thomas
  • Patent number: 8167131
    Abstract: A carrying device for storing and organizing art and craft supplies featuring a base tray having an enclosure, a cushion component disposed on the bottom of the base tray; a plurality of removable storage boxes or pouches; a base lid pivotally attached to the base tray; a picture holding component disposed in the top of the base lid for holding a photograph; a plurality of first fasteners and second fasteners disposed on an inner surface of the base lid, the first fasteners function to hold the removable storage boxes or pouches and the second fasteners function to hold items such as pens, markers, and the like; and a generally flat inner lid pivotally attached to the base tray positioned between the enclosure of the base tray and the base lid, the inner lid provides a flat working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Debra A. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20120085609
    Abstract: One or more adjustable-length straps are used to secure a child safety seat to wheeled luggage, to facilitate transporting a child, the child's safety seat, and luggage, all at the same time. Depending on the features available on the child safety seat, different types of straps may be utilized in different ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Applicant: Go-Go Babyz Corp.
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Ostrow, Kerry Williams, Kevin Williams
  • Patent number: 8123008
    Abstract: An article securement system for attaching an article to another article, such as article of luggage to another article of luggage. The article securement system includes a cord, such as an elastic cord, that is inserted through a handle. A cord locking mechanism is mounted on the cord as well. A second handle may be mounted on the cord as well with the cord locking mechanism between the two handles. In use, the cord is secured to a first attachment point on the first article, such as on a luggage handle. The cord and handle are pulled over the second article and engages over a second attachment point on the first article, such as an extendible handle. The cord is then through the handle until the tension is sufficient on the cord to secure the second article. The cord locking mechanism is then used to lock the cord from movement relative to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey Robert Thomas
  • Patent number: 8104594
    Abstract: A case, a system and/or a method for storing and/or for transporting articles are provided. The case, the system and/or the method operate to store and/or to transport articles, such as, for example, office-related articles and personal articles. A first compartment forms a first volume that may be protected by walls of the case. Further, a second compartment forms a second volume. The second compartment extends into the first volume of the first compartment. The second compartment receives and/or stores the articles towards the interior of the first compartment. The second compartment has a divider for maintaining a position of the articles in the second compartment and restricts movement of the articles outward with respect to the interior of the first compartment. The second compartment is opened to form a tray for accessing one or more of the articles without opening the first compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Kingport Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Claudia Chisholm
  • Publication number: 20110284397
    Abstract: A hair carrier clutch bag for storing and transporting hair products such as wigs or hair extensions comprising an elongated body having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the elongated body includes a plurality of fold sections and a top overlap section. At least one clip for securing a hair product coupled to the inner surface of the elongated body and offset from the top of the elongated body. A protective cover for covering the hair product including at least one cover sheet having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface, and an outer surface wherein the first side of the cover sheet is coupled to the second side of the elongated body. The cover sheet is foldable about the joint formed between the cover sheet and the body. The body of the hair carrier clutch bag can be folded upon itself such that the folded body resembles a woman's clutch bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Deborah Ann Batres, Amalia Jean Moscoso
  • Patent number: 8002095
    Abstract: A luggage holder for holding a carrying case or valise stacked upon a wheeled case having a telescoping handle includes a pair of spaced elastic cords extending from a fastener plate attachable to the wheeled carrying case. A medial bridging element connects the cords and is slidably adjustable along the length of the cords to enhance the placement of appropriate retention forces on a case stacked upon the wheeled carrying case and positioned against a telescoping handle. An adjustable spacing plate is provided to fit over the telescoping handle and includes frictional material on one side to insure retention of the spacing plate and the assembly with the telescoping handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Godshaw, Zoran Gracer, Du Hai, Brad L. Schantz
  • Patent number: 8005189
    Abstract: A piece of luggage, such as a suitcase, is constructed with one or more compartments of predesigned location and purpose to facilitate security inspection. Compartments may be designated to hold objects that, if obscured by other objects, carry an undesirably high likelihood of generating a false alarm because obscuring objects prevent an accurate assessment of the nature of those objects. For this reason, a compartment may be designated for liquids, gels and/or aerosols. A compartment may also be designated for objects, such as metal objects, which carry a risk of generating a false alarm if packed in a suitcase in a way that they obscure other objects and prevent an accurate determination of whether those objects are threat objects. Such compartments are positioned to ensure that the items they contain are segregated during x-ray inspection so as to neither obscure or be obscured by other objects packed in the luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Ripp, Michael Lanzaro
  • Publication number: 20110155526
    Abstract: A suitcase includes a luggage case having a housing and a cover member, and a protective shield attached onto the luggage case for covering and shielding the luggage case and for preventing the luggage case from being scraped and damaged by the other objects, the protective shield includes a casing member attached onto the cover member or the housing with a fastener or a frame, such as a slide fastener for covering and shielding the cover member or the housing, the casing member includes a channel for engaging with a retractable handle and for allowing the handle to be extended out of the casing member, and a fastener for selectively opening and closing the channel of the casing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Chao Ming Cheng
  • Publication number: 20110139560
    Abstract: A dual strap securing mechanism that secures two items to one another for transport. A first embodiment uses a two-part flexible strap that secures two luggage items together. The two-part flexible strap can be used to secure luggage together, or to secure a person to a shopping cart. An alternative embodiment uses a locking mechanism that attaches to a rigid support bar, or flexible support strap, on a secondary luggage item. The locking mechanism tightly secures the secondary luggage item to the extension handle on the primary luggage items such that it is prevented from sliding laterally and falling off the primary luggage item. The locking mechanism is implemented as a rigid bar assembly that secures to a rigid support bar on the secondary luggage item, or to a flexible support strap on the secondary luggage item. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the locking mechanism is implemented as a rigid bracket assembly that is secured to a flexible support strap while the secondary luggage item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventor: Carolyn Via
  • Publication number: 20110132707
    Abstract: A luggage identification system and method is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the luggage identification system includes a luggage bag with an aperture disposed on a front panel. A sleeve is secured over the aperture using stitching or adhesive to provide a durable connection between the sleeve and the luggage material and provide structural support to the front panel of the luggage. A customized identification sheet is adapted to slide within the sleeve through a top opening that is formed between a front and rear side of the sleeve. A top flap or zipper is used to access the top of the opening and to secure the identification sheet within the sleeve. The identification sheet may be customizable to each particular traveler. The sleeve includes a front side that is comprised of a clear durable material so that the identification sheet is viewable from the outside of the luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Lorenze H. Davis, SR., Buelle B. Davis
  • Publication number: 20110079479
    Abstract: An enhanced structure for the base with roller and belt of hardshell zipper case is provided, including a hardshell zipper case main body, a plurality of hidden roller units, a retractable belt unit, and an auxiliary wheel set. The hidden roller units and the retractable belt unit are placed inside the roller housing trench and the belt housing trench located at the bottom of the hardshell zipper case main body. When the hidden roller units are not in use, the roller units are entirely hidden inside the roller housing trench so that the roller unit will not be damaged due to careless handling. To move the hardshell zipper case, the outer rim of the roller units are exposed outside of the surface of the roller housing trench so that the roller units can roll along when moved. The belt of retractable belt unit can be easily pulled out from one end of the bottom of the hardshell zipper case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Sheng Cho Yang
  • Patent number: 7861835
    Abstract: A disposable strip of non-elastic, tear resistant luggage wrap material is provided that extends around the outer periphery of a piece of luggage and adhesively secures to itself. A plurality of disposable strips may be coupled end-to-end to accommodate large luggage pieces. The disposable strip may be removed by tearing along a plurality of spaced, inline apertures. The disposable strip includes several features, such as indicia that identify luggage as belonging to a group, organization or commercial carrier. The disposable strip also may include a security portion having an area for receiving the user's signature or initials to inhibit unauthorized tampering. A pocket may be provided on the disposable strip to receive user identification, a travel itinerary or other document. Furthermore, the disposable strip may be configured to receive an R.F.I.D. tag for electronic tracking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: S. Sam Montross
  • Patent number: 7841454
    Abstract: Carriers for flat objects such as sheet music are described which supplement the capacity of musical instrument cases having at least one handle. An adjustable hanger strap or straps are provided so that the carrier can be used on cases having different sizes, shapes and thicknesses. The case handle fits through one of a plurality of elongated slots on the hangar strap of the carrier with the carrier positioned against the case. The particular slot used depends on the shape and size of the case. The carrier has one or more compartments for storing articles placed therein, with the carrier draping over one of the sides while being transported about as a single unit by virtue of the case carry handle. Loops engaging the strap are also provided to provide stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Ralph Odell Burton
  • Patent number: 7841453
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for constraining an object against an article of luggage and related luggage systems. In one embodiment, the invention includes an elongate member; a first loop member located at a first end of the elongate member; and a second loop member located at a second end of the elongate member, wherein the first loop member is adapted for non-fixed attachment to a rigid, elongated handle of an article of luggage and the second loop member is adapted for non-fixed attachment to a handle of the article of luggage, such that when the first loop member is attached to the rigid, elongated handle and the second loop member is attached to the handle, the elongate member is operable to constrain an object against the article of luggage and the rigid, elongated handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Tough Traveler Ltd.
    Inventors: Nancy Gold, Christian Timm, Inna Spektor
  • Patent number: 7841374
    Abstract: An auxiliary storage accessory for use with shoulder bags releasably attaches to the attachment points of the shoulder strap on the shoulder bag with elastic straps in order to be usable with a variety of shoulder bags. The storage accessory is typically an auxiliary bag. The storage accessory is removable and can include a storage compartment and/or item holders such as pockets, straps, clips, hooks, loops, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph Berk
  • Publication number: 20100276242
    Abstract: A wheeled suitcase has dual extractable handle assemblies. The first extractable handle assembly is positioned immediately adjacent to the rear side of wheeled suitcase for pulling and wheeling the wheeled suitcase in inclined position. The second extractable handle assembly is positioned immediately adjacent to the bottom side of wheeled suitcase for loading an add-on traveling case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventor: Ue-Ming Yang
  • Publication number: 20100270116
    Abstract: A strap comprises an elongated flexible member and two connectors. The elongated flexible member and two connectors form two loops: a first loop that loops around a wheeled (e.g., carry-on) luggage and a second loop that loops around an item that is separate from the wheeled luggage. The second loop, in conjunction with two inter-loop connectors, secures the item to the wheeled luggage. The item may be placed on top of the wheeled luggage to provide for a more comfortable and relaxed transport of the item with the wheeled luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Heather H. Wilson, Michelle E. Bourgeois
  • Patent number: 7777946
    Abstract: A bag type portable screen device is disclosed. A screen is coupled with a rotary rod with ½ to ? the size of a conventional screen to complete a screen case. The screen case is coupled with one of upper and lower sides of a bag, and has rings to fix the screen, when the rotary rod rotates to open and use the screen. The screen is released from the rings to carry. The screen may be a fixed type reflective screen whose end is fixed to the bag. Since the bag accommodates a laptop computer, and a projector, the bag type portable screen is convenient to carry, install, and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Hae-Yong Choi
  • Publication number: 20100155187
    Abstract: A luggage holder for holding a carrying case or valise stacked upon a wheeled case having a telescoping handle includes a pair of spaced elastic cords extending from a fastener plate attachable to the wheeled carrying case. A medial bridging element connects the cords and is slidably adjustable along the length of the cords to enhance the placement of appropriate retention forces on a case stacked upon the wheeled carrying case and positioned against a telescoping handle. An adjustable spacing plate is provided to fit over the telescoping handle and includes frictional material on one side to insure retention of the spacing plate and the assembly with the telescoping handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a Travelon
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Zoran Gracer, Du Hai, Brad Lee Schantz
  • Publication number: 20100051633
    Abstract: Beverage holders adapted to attach to the upwardly extending arms of the handle assembly of a wheeled piece of luggage are described herein. The holders are adapted to twist and pivot when holding a cup with a beverage contained therein to maintain the axis of the beverage cup in a position generally orthogonal with a flat ground surface. The mechanism permitting the pivoting typically comprises a pair of opposing suspension arms that are fabricated of an elastomeric polymer that has sufficient tensile strength to support a beverage cup filled with a beverage but also has a sufficiently low flexural modulus to permit the cup to pivot when the angle of the handle assembly relative to the ground is changed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Applicant: FLI, LLC
    Inventors: Karen Porte, Douglas Collins, Kenneth House
  • Publication number: 20100018820
    Abstract: A flight caddy travel case consists of a travel case and airplane backseat organizer made of flexible material having a rectangular shape and folding in the center, closing securely with zipper(s), snaps, hook and loop or other fastener. The flight caddy travel case, referred to as case throughout this document has a strap secured in the center of the case so that it can loop over the fastener of an airplane tray table. When the case is opened, the bottom portion of the case may be tucked inside the seat pocket of the airplane seat in front of the passenger. The interior of the case consists of various pockets for devices used during flight, such as reading material, music devices, toiletry articles and other items needed during a flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventor: Jan Sartee
  • Publication number: 20090294236
    Abstract: A connector with a flexible arrangement for attaching one or more small or mid-sized bags is described. The connector provides a shoulder strap or handle that allows the user to conveniently carry the assemblage. The connector may include slotted top and bottom rails vertically displaced from each other, where mounting tabs on the small bags may be threaded through the slots to attach a bag to the connector. Slotted sheets of material may be placed between a top and bottom rail, or the entire connector may be made of one or more sheets of fabric or other flexible material. Again the mounting tabs may be threaded through the slots to secure the bags. The vertical edges of the sheets may be folded and sewn of bonded to better form supports for the connector, and combinations of rails, vertical supports and sheets of fabric of other such materials may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: Richard C. Satterfield
  • Patent number: 7594569
    Abstract: A backpack assembly includes a luggage case having a first attachment interface and a backpack having a second attachment interface. The second attachment interface is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface to removably attach the backpack to the luggage case. The luggage case further includes a flap with a third attachment interface that is configured to be mated with the first attachment interface if the backpack is detached from the luggage case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: The North Face Apparel Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory Bass, Andrew Walla, Kim Tae
  • Publication number: 20090218246
    Abstract: A novelty device is linked to a piece of luggage for identifying and adorning the luggage. The novelty device comprises an axial, elongate torso-like structure comprising a series of fabric panels. Deep to the panels is certain fill material for providing elastically compressive bulk to the novelty device. Ventro-laterally extending linking panels extend from the ventral medial axis of the torso-like structure, the terminal ends of which comprise cooperable or matable fasteners. When the linking panel terminal ends are selectively fastened to one another via the fasteners after having been wrapped around an axial luggage handle or similar other luggage appendage, the linking panels function to attach the torso-like structure to the piece of luggage. Once attached to the luggage, the novelty device readily identifies the luggage. Certain methods for the manufacture of the novelty device are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventor: Kimberly A. Weidler
  • Patent number: 7581625
    Abstract: A case, such as a suitcase or a photo case, for holding an object at an exterior thereof includes a case body and a hinge edge frame arrangement. The hinge edge frame arrangement includes a first edge frame, a second edge frame and a resilient element. The first edge frame is extended along the utility edge of the case body to retain a utility panel in position, wherein the first edge frame has an elongated holding slot formed between an outer and an inner wall along a utility edge. The second edge frame includes an elongated pivot arm, having an enlarged end portion, pivotally received in and extended along the holding slot of the first edge frame, and a clipping member extended from the pivot arm, wherein the clipping member is adapted to fold between a clipping position and a releasing position for detachably clipping an object by the clipping member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Chun Lung Cheng
  • Patent number: 7562751
    Abstract: The laptop computer case includes a storage case section having a recessed portion which enables positioning of the storage case over a telescoping handle assembly incorporated in luggage. One side of the storage case section includes multiple panel sections which may be folded to form a pocket to retain an item such as a laptop computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20090159386
    Abstract: A method and device for identifying, protecting and reinforcing luggage. The device includes a substantially rectangular and planar flexible woven fabric, including a closure disposed in a complimentary direction to the width of the woven fabric. The present invention further includes a transparent envelope having at least one free edge into which may be inserted owner identification or other information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Roger Alan Kuhn, Iris Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7537032
    Abstract: A key locator includes first and second members. The first member has opposed ends and an intermediate u-shaped region. One of the ends of the first member comprises a hook for engaging the second member which includes a clasp while the other end comprises an enlarged portion for fixing an ornament thereto. The arrangement is suitable for hanging at the open top of a bag-like device such as a purse, backpack or briefcase whereby the ornament is displayed at the same time that the keys are readily accessible without undue fishing efforts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Alexx, Inc.
    Inventor: Sandra Stein
  • Publication number: 20090095588
    Abstract: An article securement system for attaching an article to another article, such as article of luggage to another article of luggage. The article securement system includes a cord, such as an elastic cord, that is inserted through a handle. A cord locking mechanism is mounted on the cord as well. A second handle may be mounted on the cord as well with the cord locking mechanism between the two handles. In use, the cord is secured to a first attachment point on the first article, such as on a luggage handle. The cord and handle are pulled over the second article and engages over a second attachment point on the first article, such as an extendible handle. The cord is then through the handle until the tension is sufficient on the cord to secure the second article. The cord locking mechanism is then used to lock the cord from movement relative to the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey Robert Thomas
  • Patent number: 7503440
    Abstract: A multi-function travel case includes a plurality of features for facilitating ease of travel, including a retractable document sleeve for storing important travel-related documents in a manner that allows for quick, secure and easy access, viewing and storage of same during travel. The travel case further includes a retractable bottle holder extendable from a side pocket thereof, a side storage compartment adapted for storing eyeglasses in a manner that prevents scratching of same, a front interior storage compartment that houses a retractable light source, a key holder, and integrated pockets adapted for the storage of optical media without scratching the same, a central interior storage compartment having an adjustable top restraint and first and second user-positionable, impact resistant, adjustable cushions for securing portable computer devices of different sizes, a rear interior storage compartment having a removable file folder housed therein, ergonomically-designed rubber handles, and anti-tip feet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd M. Gormick, Stanley H. Wada, Hrag Nassanian, Grace Chang, Hing Yeung, Alex Rochat