Plural Patents (Class 190/108)
  • Patent number: 6823909
    Abstract: A removable insert for bags holds and organizes personal articles. A first insert module comprises a closed base, an open top, side walls and pocket walls extending between the side walls. The pocket walls and side walls of the first insert module define a plurality of vertical pockets. A second insert module is separable from the first insert module. The second insert module comprises a closed base, an open top, side walls and pocket walls extending between the side walls. The pocket walls and side walls of the second insert module define a plurality of vertical pockets. An attachment mechanism selectively attaches and detaches the first and second insert modules to one another, wherein when attached the first and second insert modules are adjacent one another and the bases of the first and second insert modules are coplanar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Marilyn Anderson Marsteller
  • Patent number: 6817623
    Abstract: A case system and method includes a first case and a second case. The first case has wheels and an extendable handle having two handle shafts. The second case has two parallel grooves which receive the two handle shafts. The second case also has two latches which lock the two handle shafts in place within the two parallel grooves, so that the two case are secured together and may be wheeled about as a single unit. In a second embodiment of the invention, the first case has a top half and a bottom half, the top half being removable from the bottom half. When the bottom half is stacked on top of the top half, two cavities in the top half receive the two wheels of the bottom half so that the bottom half resides in a level orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Inventor: Mike Gerutto
  • Publication number: 20040222059
    Abstract: A combination carrying bag includes two bags for joining together by attachment means, such as a zipper and by placement of strap-slot guides for positioning the shoulder strap of each of the bags in such a way that after joining the bags to form the combination bag, it can be worn as a back pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventor: Paul Glankler
  • Publication number: 20040211634
    Abstract: A wheeled trunk 10 having handle 11 for being dragged on the ground, comprising on the lid 12 thereof a plurality of spaced hooks 13 which can interconnect with corresponding loops 22 fitted at the periphery of a bag 20 matching the wheeled trunk 10 whereby enabling the bag 20 attached temporarily to the lid 12 of the wheeled trunk 10. The opening of each hook 13 is disposed substantially in the reverse direction to the area enclosed by the hooks 13. Each of the hooks 13 is fitted in a concavity 121 formed on the lid 12 of the wheeled trunk 10. At least one of the loops 22 is elastic and generates restoring tension when it is elongated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Meng-Shuan Chan
  • Publication number: 20040182663
    Abstract: A wheeled luggage item includes a collapsible bar assembly for stably supporting a secondary bag on top of the luggage item. The collapsible bar assembly includes a base mounted on top of the luggage and a generally U-shaped bar member having two ends respectively pivoted to the base. The bar member can be pivoted between a collapsed position, at which the bar member rests against the base, and an extended position, at which the bar member extends outwardly at an angle of about 90° to the base. Releasable locking means disposed on the base lock the bar member at the collapsed position. A push-button releases the bar member from the collapsed position, and an elastic member captured between the base and the bar member biases the bar member upward away from the collapsed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Tsai Chen Hsien, Tie Yi Tang, Timm J. Fenton, Paul V. Scicluna
  • Publication number: 20040173427
    Abstract: An apparatus for transporting clothing comprising a wheeled rolling suitcase and a detachable garment holder where the garment holder wraps around the outside of the suitcase and is held against the suitcase by attachment means. By wrapping the garment holder around the perimeter of the suitcase it does not require folding. The result is that clothes in the garment holder do not crease or wrinkle as they do in conventional luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Don Chernoff
  • Publication number: 20040084269
    Abstract: A luggage includes a retaining device for easily hooking a handle of an auxiliary bag to the luggage. A retainer has one end pivotally secured to the front portion of the hook, and the other end movable toward the rear portion of the hook, for retaining the handle in the hook. A latch is slidably received in the hook for detachably securing the other end of the retainer to the hook, and thus for stably retaining the handle to the hook. The users may easily attach the handle of the auxiliary bag to the hook. A button may be used to disengage the latch from the other end of the retainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Jin Jiao Wang
  • Patent number: 6715594
    Abstract: A portable carrying case made of a fabric and having two panels connected by a fold is provided including an arrangement of several strips of hook-fastener material to which various inserts can be attached using corresponding strips of loop-fastener material. One of the panel surfaces has a mesh material layer permanently attached to it to hold elongated objects. The inserts can include single and multi-pocket pouches and a single sheet having fleece on one side, each of which has a strip of loop-fastener material used to fasten to corresponding hook-fastener strips inside the case. The case can be closed with pair of hook-and-loop fastener strips or by a zipper that can enclose three sides of the case. An additional external pouch can be attached onto the outside of the case using a pair of ribbons that are part of the external pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Inventors: Lynn A. Milionta, Connie Linn Milionta
  • Publication number: 20040045781
    Abstract: A bag, of tote or briefcase size, includes an identification holder which is easily accessible. The identification holder, which may be integrated with a small, convenience storage pouch, is secured to the interior of a pocket of the bag by means of an expandable-contractible member which permits the identification holder/pouch to be readily presented for inspection without being disconnected from the bag. The pocket is releasably enclosed along the top and/or side edges thereof by a zipper, and stores the identification holder/pouch when not in use. The pouch serves as a convenient storage space for accessory items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Paul Scicluna, Robert Philip Davis
  • Publication number: 20040026199
    Abstract: A carrying case device includes a casing having a zipper member attached to the front portion, a wheel device attached to the bottom portion, and a retractable handle secured in the inner portion of the casing and extendible outwardly through the upper portion of the casing. A bag includes a rear portion having a zipper member engageable with the zipper member of the casing, for detachably securing the bag to the casing. The bag is engageable onto the casing and attachable to the retractable handle when the bag is disengaged from the front portion of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Lien Ti Chen
  • Patent number: 6652145
    Abstract: A ventilated sport bag having a permeable inner layer and a detachable impermeable outer layer is disclosed. The permeable inner layer allows moisture to evaporate so that the sport item will not become mildewed, discolored, or rust. When a wet sport item is placed in the bag, the impermeable outer layer is detached so that the item can dry. The inner layer is comprised of two portions of material that are formed in the shape of the bag. The outer layer is comprised of two cover portions that cover the two inner layer portions. The outer cover portions are attached to the inner layer portions by an attachment device such as a zipper. When the outer cover wears out it can be replaced without having to purchase an entire new bag. A handle and a detachable shoulder strap are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Homero Valdez
  • Patent number: 6637563
    Abstract: A clear plastic case which can be attached to carry-on luggage to secure items such as a personal lap-top computer and personal items such as keys, change, phone, etc. It is clear plastic on both top and bottom so that everything in the case is visible to airport security. It has a plurality of pockets with closures which are readily openable. The case can hold all metal items that a person normally carries in clothing pockets so that there is a reduction in time at the security screening gate, as a user may empty their pockets before approach to the gate, and may recovers their belongings a distance from the gate after screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Donald W. Ruckh
  • Patent number: 6637633
    Abstract: A backpack is provided with a mechanism whereby it can be used in a compact form for carriage of smaller loads or in an expanded form to carry larger loads. In its initial compact form, the backpack's cargo space is divided into two separate compartments which are fixedly attached along their outer vertical seams to the outer edges of the backpack's main panel, and are releasably attached to each other along a central vertical seam by means of a zipper or similar such fastening system. When this said fastening system is released, the primary storage compartments hinge and rotate outwardly, exposing a space that is made available for additional storage. A collapsible supplemental storage compartment is sewn or otherwise attached into this space in such a way that it can be opened and expanded when the afore-mentioned primary storage containers are outwardly deployed. The backpack is fitted with two shoulder carrying straps, and in a preferred embodiment would be fitted with a waist belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Glen Richard Eberle
  • Patent number: 6619447
    Abstract: A utility bag (10) comprised of a primary bag (12) and a releasably attached auxiliary bag (30. When the auxiliary bag (30) is attached to the primary bag (12), various items, such as sporting equipment, can be placed in each respective bag (12),(30) and carried together when desirable, the auxiliary bag (30) can be detached from the primary bag (12) by utilizing two sets of buckles. The primary bag (12) includes a plurality of straps which allow the primary bag (12) to be worn over a shoulder, such as a purse or carried by hand by utilizing a hand grip (102). The auxiliary bag (30), when detached, can be held by an attached carrying handle (118), or worn as a backpack by utilizing a separate pair of back straps. Both the primary bag (12) and the auxiliary bag (30) are constructed of a strong waterproof material and both bags utilize zippers to gain access to the bag's interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventors: Trinidad Garcia, III, Trinidad Garcia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6604616
    Abstract: A container, incorporated with a multi-functional edge frame arrangement, includes a container body including a base panel and a plurality side panels connected to edge portions of said base panel respectively. The multi-functional edge frame arrangement includes a plurality of edge frames, each having a main frame having a L-shaped cross section and two edge holders provided at two side ends of the main frame. An edge portion of the side panel and an edge portion of the base panel are arranged to securely mount along the edge holders respectively so as to connect the side panel with the base panel. At least one of the edge frames is constructed to form a utility edge frame and the multi-functional edge frame arrangement further includes a mounting unit provided on the utility edge frame and a container accessory including a reinforcing member shaped and sized to fittedly mount on the mounting unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Inventor: Chun Lung Cheng
  • Patent number: 6585090
    Abstract: A shock resistant carrying case in which to transport fragile equipment (e.g. a portable computer) having a body that is configured to facilitate a stable, close together stacking of a plurality of such carrying cases side-by-side and one above the other in an array of rows and columns that is suitable for storage and/or shipment. The carrying case has a pair of wheels located at one end of a base thereof and a pair of locking feet projecting from the opposite end of the base. The carrying case also has a first pair of interlocking cavities formed in one end of a lid thereof and a second pair of interlocking cavities formed in the opposite end of the lid. The pair of wheels and the pair of locking feet from the base of a first carrying case are received within respective ones of the first and second pairs of interlocking cavities formed in the lid of an adjacently positioned carrying case, whereby the first and adjacent carrying cases are held in face-to-face interlocking engagement with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen C. Harvey
  • Publication number: 20030102063
    Abstract: An adjustable size purse insert for easily transferring items from one purse to another. The adjustable purse insert has a plurality of accessory holders for holding and storing different items within a purse. A coupling device is coupled to a body section of each of the plurality of accessory holders. The coupling device allows for removably coupling successive accessory holders together. This allows the purse insert to be adjustable in size and to allow individuals to combine different accessory holders together to form different sizes and configurations of purse inserts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Publication date: June 5, 2003
    Inventor: Nancy P. Brody
  • Publication number: 20030038008
    Abstract: A cart-separable traveling bag includes a traveling bag that may be easily associated with a cart to form a wheeled traveling bag with a telescopic handle to be conveniently moved around, or separated from the cart to enable full collapse of the bag and the cart into two minimized volumes that enables easy storage of the cart and the traveling bag by a use when they are not in use, and reduced warehousing and transporting costs of the cart and the traveling bag to be undertaken by manufacturers and distributors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2001
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventor: Angela W. Han
  • Patent number: 6520327
    Abstract: A flexible cover structure for enclosing and protecting a golf club bag during its handling and transport, the cover structure including a flexible cover member and a rigid base member having dual spaced-apart rollers and pedestals, and including multiple elongated skid rails provided at the base member lower rear side. The cover structure is provided with dual detachable bags each centrally located along opposite sides of the cover member by a continuous zipper. The detachable bags are each provided with a main inner compartment containing a foldable handle and closable by have a zipper fastener extending around the bags upper peripheral edges, a secondary inner compartment provided in the bag forward portion, and a front pocket closable by a zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Bag Boy LLC
    Inventors: David Allan Boardman, Leighton A. C. Klevana
  • Publication number: 20030029751
    Abstract: A flexible cover structure for enclosing and protecting a golf club bag during its handling and transport, the cover structure including a cover member and a rigid base member having dual spaced-apart rollers and support pedestals, and including elongated skid bumper rails attached to and extending along its lower back side. The cover structure includes a detachable bag or backpack unit located at the lower front side of the cover structure and removably attached by a zipper. The detachable bag unit has a main inner compartment closable by a zipper extending across its opposite sides and upper portion, a secondary inner compartment closable by a zipper, and a front pocket closable by a zipper. The backpack unit has dual shoulder straps provided on its rear side for convenient use by a golfer and hiker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: BAG BOY LLC
    Inventors: David Allan Boardman, Leighton A.C. Klevana
  • Publication number: 20030029750
    Abstract: A flexible cover structure for enclosing and protecting a golf club bag during its handling and transport, the cover structure including a flexible cover member and a rigid base member having dual spaced-apart rollers and pedestals, and including multiple elongated skid rails provided at the base member lower rear side. The cover structure is provided with dual detachable bags each centrally located along opposite sides of the cover member by a continuous zipper. The detachable bags are each provided with a main inner compartment containing a foldable handle and closable by have a zipper fastener extending around the bags upper peripheral edges, a secondary inner compartment provided in the bag forward portion, and a front pocket closable by a zipper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: BAG BOY LLC
    Inventors: David Allan Boardman, Leighton A.C. Klevana
  • Patent number: 6502676
    Abstract: Luggage that includes a bag that is capable of housing an elongated article of leisure, such as a snowboard or skis, the bag including an arrangement to enable it to be attached to a main article of luggage having substantially the same length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Bonfire Snowboarding, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Dexheimer
  • Publication number: 20020195303
    Abstract: A suitcase (1) having an approximately cubic shape and two wheels (2) that are disposed near opposed bottom corners of the suitcase, also a handle (3) that is upwardly extendable and retractable from the suitcase (1) above the wheels (2) when the suitcase (1) is standing, furthermore a carrying handle affixed on an upper side of the suitcase and, optionally, an extendable floor support (20) located opposite the wheels on the floor side, with a seat surface disposed on the suitcase (1), which, when pulled, swiveled, swung or folded out when the suitcase is standing, completes the suitcase top (10).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Jurgen Pohl
  • Patent number: 6478151
    Abstract: A pocket assembly is removably attached to a generally tubular body of a golf bag. The pocket assembly includes a receptacle with a pair of pockets for holding golf accessories. An upstanding rib is formed on the body, and spring clips are provided on the receptacle for gripping engagement with the rib to position the pocket assembly at a selected location on the body. When the pocket assembly is attached to the body, the receptacle straddles the rib and the pockets are disposed on opposite sides of the rib. The spring clips may be disengaged from the rib so that the pocket assembly may be removed from the body and relocated to another selected location on the body. Straps attached to the spring clips are wrapped around the body, and hook and loop fasteners are used to fasten the straps together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Karsten Manfacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Schmidt, Gregory M. Suggs
  • Publication number: 20020162718
    Abstract: The present invention is a luggage case attachable to a briefcase (hand and shoulder bag), the said structure is disposed with a luggage case for accommodating the objects, a hand and shoulder bag is mounted and zippered onto the said luggage case by means of the zippers on the peripheries, a lifting handle is disposed on the said hand and shoulder bag for spreading the said hand and shoulder bag to be fixed onto the luggage case for use according to the need; therefore, not only the available space will not be occupied, nor will the user have to carry the hand and shoulder bag while pushing or dragging the luggage case at the same time; the hand and shoulder bag can be detached from the luggage case and the cover body of the hand and shoulder bag can cover on the hand and shoulder bag to thereby convenience the user's carrying the hand and shoulder bag by itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Kuo-Chen Wu
  • Patent number: 6467594
    Abstract: The present invention is a luggage case attachable to a briefcase and includes a luggage case and a briefcase mounted and zippered onto the luggage case by means of the zippers on the peripheries. A lifting handle is disposed on the briefcase. The available space in the luggage case will not be occupied by the briefcase, nor will the user have to carry the briefcase while pushing or dragging the luggage case at the same time. The briefcase can be detached from the luggage case, and the cover body can cover the pocket body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventor: Kuo-Chen Wu
  • Publication number: 20020148693
    Abstract: A rolling multi-function travel case to be used by travelers and having individual components in which to carry clothing, business and personal papers, toiletry and cosmetic articles, a portable computer, and the like. By way of example, the multi-function travel case includes a main compartment in which the traveler's clothing is stored, a briefcase in which business or personal papers or a portable computer are stored, and an expandable overnight bag in which to carry the traveler's toiletry and cosmetic articles. The main compartment, briefcase and expandable overnight bag are detachably connected to one another to provide the traveler with the advantage of being able to use either individual ones or different combinations of the main compartment, briefcase and overnight bag detachably connected to one another according to his travel needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Stanley R. Bauer
  • Patent number: 6460925
    Abstract: A chair-supported bag has a downwardly-opening first pocket adapting the bag to receive and be supported by the back of the chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Inventor: Judith E. Kovacs
  • Publication number: 20020121322
    Abstract: This invention provides a handbag having an accessory compartment which is easily insertable into and removable from the handbag and is secured into the handbag using two pairs of fasteners, such as snaps. When the compartment is removed from the handbag, the fasteners on the compartment can be engaged to each other in order to close the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Seamon
  • Publication number: 20020104725
    Abstract: Luggage that includes a bag that is capable of housing an elongated article of leisure, such as a snowboard or skis, the bag including an arrangement to enable it to be attached to a main article of luggage having substantially the same length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Applicant: BONFIRE Snowboarding, Inc.
    Inventor: Lee Dexheimer
  • Patent number: 6394157
    Abstract: An improved transferable liner compartment having a dual compartment liner with a plurality of compartment inlets or connectors for accessing or retrieving select items. Each inlet operatively peels away at 90° with respect to each adjoining inlet to provide a predetermined expanse volume, and for providing either a vertical or horizontal opening orientation for a particular handbag or other carrier. The first and second inlets form an outer pouch and the third and fourth inlets form a inner pouch. The outer pouch has fasteners for quick and easy deployment and/or removal from a carrier such as a handbag, backpack, briefcase, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Patricia G. Luna
  • Patent number: 6382376
    Abstract: A multipurpose luggage set for providing travelers with expanded storage space when returning home with added items. The luggage set includes an exterior bag having an opening into a hollow interior of the bag, and an interior bag dimensioned for being removably nested in the hollow interior of the exterior bag. The interior bag has an opening into a hollow interior. When the interior bag is nested in the exterior bag, the invention permits removably connection of the bags in a manner such that the interior of the interior bag is accessible through the opening in the exterior bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventors: Lawrence Rosen, William Loscher
  • Patent number: 6347693
    Abstract: An article-holding device is connected to the shell of a piece of luggage to facilitate the carrying of an article along with the luggage. The device is formed of a base plate, a hooked plate, and a fastening piece. The base plate is provided with two protruded blocks for fastening pivotally to the fastening piece, and a cross seat block for fastening pivotally to the hooked plate. The base plate is provided with a cross hole for enabling the hooked plate to swivel upward to connect to the base plate. The fastening piece is provided with a retaining hole and a folding hole. The hooked plate is provided in the underside with two retaining hooks to facilitate the folding or the unfolding of the hooked plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventor: Wei-Chih Chen
  • Patent number: 6334519
    Abstract: A utility bag. The bag can be utilized for hanging applications. The bag includes a bag body and an extension hanging pouch. The body includes four folds and two sidings that are deployed on both sides of the fourth fold, such that the four folds will form a pouch with sidings on both sides once the sealing zipper is drawn to close the bag. On top of the fold is provided a hanging hook, which together with a first coupling element provided on a chosen spot inside the fourth fold, makes possible the first coupling element being abutted upon an extension hanging pouch for series application once the body is fully developed and is generally used in a hanging position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Publication number: 20010037923
    Abstract: A storage travel bag has a generally parallel-piped shape and includes an internal retention panel system comprising a retention panel with elastic straps or ribbons that enable the retention panel to compress an item and hold it in position in a desired manner within the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventor: Donald E. Godshaw
  • Publication number: 20010027902
    Abstract: A portable suitcase-type storage case has structural features that enable to stack the case regardless of the surface shape of the bottom and lid casings, without diminishing its pleasing visual appearance of the storage case. A convex-shaped stacking section is provided integrally with the bottom casing at specific locations on a surface of the bottom casing, and a concave-shaped stacking section is provided integrally on a surface of the lid casing at corresponding locations so as to engage with respective convex-shaped stacking sections, in such a way that a radius of curvature of the concave-shaped stacking section is greater than a radius of curvature of the convex-shaped stacking section, and that a center portion of the concave-shaped stacking section is displaced towards outer periphery of the storage case relative to a center portion of the convex-shaped stacking section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Applicant: Yamaha Corporation
    Inventor: Seiji Ishiguro
  • Patent number: 6283260
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage device for use with a carrying case, and having an aperture therein adapted to receive a handle or strap of the carrying case. The device may also have attachment devices enabling the device to be carried separate from the carrying case if desired. Side body portions of the device have compartments that are adapted to receive, store, and carry items of various sizes. These compartments may be lined with material to protect or enhance the items contained therein. Optional straps may extend from the bottom edges of the side portions in order to attach and secure the device onto a carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Kenneth E. Yasuda, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6257381
    Abstract: Case combination has a main portion and an accessory portion, which can be connected together side by side. The main and accessory portions can also be used separated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Consel Kofferloesungen GmbH
    Inventor: Karl Hermann Harfst
  • Patent number: 6244400
    Abstract: A carrying case having first and second sides and sheets of hook and loop fastener material (Velcro) extending along each of the first and second sides. A business article (e.g. a writing pad) having a piece of hook and loop fastener material is detachably connected to the sheet of hook and loop fastener material at one side of the carrying case. A man's or woman's purse having pieces of hook and loop fastener material on the exterior sides thereof is detachably connected to the sheet of hook and loop material at the second side of the carrying case. The purse also has hook and loop fastener material extending along the interior sides. A plurality of personal and business modules (e.g. a key case, eye glasses, business card holder, etc.) having pieces of hook and loop fastener material are selectively organized and detachably connected to the hook and hoop fastener material at the interior sides of the purse so as to be readily visible and accessible to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Inventor: Susan D. Bowers
  • Patent number: 6237660
    Abstract: A purse system comprising two or more decorative purse bodies each with at least one removable transparent, multiple compartment inner purse lining which is positionable within an interior bottom portion of each of the decorative purse bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Mavis L. Giardino
  • Patent number: 6230771
    Abstract: A modular carry-all assembly typically comprising two containers, one of which is connected by emplacement upon the other, each suitable for independent or separate carrying. Examples include a purse, baby supply bag, briefcase and rucksack. Bearing straps of one of the assembly members are extended through a slider band of the other such that the latter pends loosely from the former in a non-integral manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Inventor: Sherri Renee Hellenbrand
  • Patent number: 6213267
    Abstract: A portable luggage carrying case having a detachable carry tote portion capable of housing a lap-top computer, and various computer accessories. The detachable carry tote is joined to the main portion of the luggage enclosure via a zipper situated around the periphery of the main portion and the carry tote. Once separated from the main portion, the carry tote, comprised of an upper and a lower section joined together along its adjacent edges via material along the inner-facing surface of each section, can be folded, and a securing zipper used to secure the upper and lower portions to each other in a face-to-face configuration. The carry tote, with lap-top computer stored within one of its zippered pouches, can now be utilized separately and independently from the main portion of the luggage enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Travelpro International, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacqueline N. Miller
  • Patent number: 6213266
    Abstract: A modular luggage system includes wheeled flight bag with an externally demountable releasably attachable computer carrying case for carrying a delicate instrument such as a portable computer. The wheeled flight bag has wheels on a bottom wall and a retractable handle incorporated in an integral frame running up a back wall. The front of the flight bag includes a projecting member or salient tongue spaced a selected distance from a releasable fastening member. A computer carrying case adapted to be externally demountable from the flight bag has a bottom wall and a back wall including a receiving slot or aperture for receiving the salient tongue mounted on the flight bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Targus Group International
    Inventor: W. Dale Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 6179102
    Abstract: A travel organizer system is provided including an intermediate portion with a flexible carrying strap mounted thereon. A pair of side portions are hingably coupled to the intermediate portion each with a plurality of compartments formed therein for carrying various travel related items therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventors: Twyna Weber, Nancy L. Weber
  • Patent number: 6164425
    Abstract: A recreational equipment luggage transport system, an auxiliary transport apparatus, and methods for transporting recreational equipment are provided. The system preferably includes an enlarged main piece of recreational equipment storage luggage having enlarged recreational equipment positioned therein. The enlarged recreational equipment, for example, preferably has a longitudinal extent substantially longer than a standard adult size tennis racket. The main piece of luggage includes a main luggage frame, at least one wheel member connected to a lower end portion of the main luggage frame, a cover connected to the main luggage frame and sized to position large recreational equipment therein, and an auxiliary transport apparatus pivotally connected to the main luggage frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Seven Oars, Inc.
    Inventor: Ricky J. Latshaw
  • Patent number: 6109402
    Abstract: Luggage includes first and second separate pouches connected by a web and is adapted to be positioned over the handle of separate carrier luggage whereby the luggage may be utilized in a saddle bag type configuration or in an assembled configuration as a garment or other type bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6098769
    Abstract: A rolling luggage with a notebook carrier bag detachably attached to a front side of the rolling luggage, wherein a first fastening means is secured at a top side of said rolling luggage. The notebook carrier bag includes a base supporting panel, a first and a second carrying container provided on an outer surface of the base supporting panel, a handle means for easy holding, and a first connector secured to one end of the notebook carrier bag for detachably connecting with the first fastening means so as to combine the notebook carrier bag with the rolling luggage to form a single piece of luggage during traveling and transportation. Normally, the notebook carrier bag can be detached from the rolling luggage. Also, since the first carrying container and the second carrying container are foldably connected together, the first carrying container and the second carrying container can be folded up overlappedly to form an independent notebook carrier bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: Sumdex Inc.
    Inventor: Elton Yen
  • Patent number: 6076485
    Abstract: A collapsible pet carrier of lightweight construction is disclosed. The endwalls are foldable onto the bottom, with the sidewalls foldable around the endwalls, allowing the straps to hold the bundle together when not in use. The carrier can be quickly assembled by pivoting the endwalls upwardly and fastening them to the sidewalls and securing the handles to each other. An optional storage pouch can be incorporated into the handle system and various windows in the side or endwalls can be provided to facilitate ventilation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Igloo Products Corp.
    Inventors: Kathleen G. Peeples, Barry Wingate
  • Patent number: 6012557
    Abstract: A carry bag system in which the handle of a briefcase, attache case, small suitcase, or overnight bag, for example, fits through an elongated slot on the flap of an accessory bag having one or more compartments for storing articles placed therein, with the accessory bag draping over one of the sides while being transported about as a single unit by virtue of the carry handle. A series of straps and buckle-snap arrangements are described to further secure the accessory bag with the main carrying unit, and with a second accessory bag carried by the briefcase, attache case, small suitcase or overnight bag in similar manner--with either or both accessory bags being additionally detachable from the combination to allow independent carrying thereof to conferences, meetings and seminars without having to carry the entire combination together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Inventor: Michael J. Derelanko
  • Patent number: 5971119
    Abstract: A luggage case includes a primary case provided with a plurality of male fasteners each including a base and a plug, the base being riveted on the primary case and having a passage going through the primary case, and a secondary case provided with a plurality of female fasteners riveted on the secondary case, each of the female fasteners having a recess adapted to receive the plug, a neck portion having two holes at two opposite sides thereof, and two positioning arms at the two opposite sides thereof each having a protuberance engageable with the holes of the neck portion, whereby the secondary case can be easily engaged or disengaged from the primary case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Chen Lung Chi