With Handle Patents (Class 190/115)
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Patent number: 7861834Abstract: A towable baggage item is provided. The towable baggage item includes a body defining a storage compartment, the storage compartment configured to receive and carry objects. The towable baggage item also includes a retractable towing member coupled to the body. Furthermore, the towable baggage item also includes a retractable wheel assembly responsive to a position of the retractable towing member, wherein the retractable wheel assembly comprises at least one wheel and an actuator operatively coupled to each the wheel, wherein the actuator is movable along a first linear axis to extend and retract the wheel along a second linear axis different from the first linear axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: TRG Accessories, L.L.C.Inventors: Aaron Gorga, Chris W. Cicenas, Joseph M. Lehman
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Patent number: 7841453Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Tough Traveler Ltd.Inventors: Nancy Gold, Christian Timm, Inna Spektor
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Patent number: 7832532Abstract: A towing member for a piece of towable baggage is provide with towing handle that is pivotal relative to an arm portion of the towing member. The pivotal relation of the towing handle and the arm potion enables the towing handle to be rotated into a position where a person can grasp the towing handle in a comfortable position by his or her side when the piece of baggage is being towed. The pivotal relation of the towing handle and the arm potion also improves the maneuverability of a towable piece of baggage by reducing the need for a person to twist his or her wrist when steering the piece of baggage. The invention also allows the towing handle of retractable towing members to be pivoted into an appropriate position relative to the piece of baggage such that the towing handle lies flush with the baggage and will not become snagged on other items.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2003Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: TRG Accessories, LLCInventors: Cory O. Nykoluk, David Mittleman
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Publication number: 20100276316Abstract: A bag of a notebook computer for containing the notebook computer is provided. The bag includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and a carrying handle. The lower cover is pivotally connected with the upper cover. The upper cover is capable of being closed to the lower cover to form a containing space for containing the notebook computer, and it is capable of being opened from the lower cover to expose the notebook computer. The carrying handle is connected with the upper cover and the lower cover, respectively, and it is disposed across a connecting place of the upper cover and the lower cover. When the lower cover is disposed at a supporting surface and the upper cover is opened, the carrying handle lifts the lower cover so that an angle is formed between the lower cover and the supporting surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Shao-Hua Hu, Chi-Chun Huang, Wen-Ham Chiang
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Publication number: 20100276242Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventor: Ue-Ming Yang
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Patent number: 7802665Abstract: A rotation-controllable rotary grip assembly includes a shaft affixed to a retractable handle of a luggage, a barrel-like grip sleeved onto and turntable about the shaft, a spring member sleeved onto one extension rod at one end of the shaft and connected between the shaft and the grip for returning the grip to its former position after a rotary motion of the grip relative to the shaft, and a lock for locking the grip to the shaft to prohibit rotation of the grip relative to the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: Joy Tong
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Publication number: 20100236884Abstract: A luggage table that is configured to be securely and seamlessly attached to the handle of typical luggage in such a manner that the user can cater the table to the user's needs via adjustments and positioning. The table is such that it can be seamlessly stored in an outer luggage pocket and also removed from this pocket. The table also contains a reinforcement piece to maintain balance and account for weight issues. A locking mechanism is adjustable so that the table can be tilted to virtually any degree to accommodate a traveler regardless of the external constraints, conditions or limitations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventor: Trina D. Brown
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Publication number: 20100224457Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a support mechanism for luggage, and more specifically to a support mechanism for luggage having U-shaped recesses within which telescoping handle tubes are positioned.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Bernard H. Majeau
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Publication number: 20100219221Abstract: A carrying case has a storage section that has at least one storage compartment for receiving articles. An amusement feature is provided with the carrying case. The amusement feature can be an electronic device, or a non-electronic device. The amusement feature can be provided on an outer surface of the carrying case, on an inner panel disposed inside the storage section, on a pouch attached to the storage section, or at any internal or external location of the carrying case.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: Yu Zheng
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Publication number: 20100213020Abstract: An improved duffel bag with inner removable panels can be configured with a large main space or a central space and end spaces. The removable panels can zip up into place to divide the bag into a central space and end spaces, or can be unzipped and rolled up to create one large space or two sections. A main flap closure provides access to the central space, and end openings with zipper closures provide access to the end spaces. The bag can be available in a range of sizes and styles.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventor: Meegan Lynch-Ringvold
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Publication number: 20100205779Abstract: A luggage handle includes a support unit, a control unit and an operation unit. The support unit includes an outer tube having at least one locking hole. The control unit includes a first casing, a second casing, a slide, a push spring, a push shank, an elastic member, a weight and a restoring spring. Thus, when the luggage handle is subjected to a larger shock, the weight is moved downward to move its stop block to abut the limit block of the slide to prevent the locking stub of the slide from being detached from the locking hole of the outer tube and to prevent the pull bar and the inner tube of the operation unit from being moved outwardly from the support seat of the support unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Chien-Shan Wang
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Patent number: 7775334Abstract: A system for releasably attaching an article of luggage such as a first carry bag, with or without a pair of upright support members, to a second carry bag system or wheeled luggage cart having at least a pair of upright stationary support members is disclosed in which a handle is resiliently attached to the first carry bag, and a device is provided for resiliently attaching the handle to the first carry bag in a manner to permit rotation of the handle between a first storage position between a pair of upright support members of the second carry bag system and a second interference position with the upright support members of the second carry bag system to thereby attach the first carry bag to the upright support members of the second carry bag system. The handle is preferably in the form of a zippered pouch having a planar plate attached thereto for engagement with the upright support members.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Briggs & Riley Travelware LLCInventors: Jason Drew, Richard J. Krulik, Georgene Rada
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Publication number: 20100193312Abstract: The present invention provides a luggage, which is mainly foldable and/or disposable. In preferable terms, the present invention provides said foldable and/or disposable luggage made of corrugated board having wheels adapted detachably to the luggage, which makes the luggage easy to handle, store and stackable. Said foldable and/or disposable luggage comprises two main panels, namely top main panel and a bottom main panel, and a plurality of side panels of the luggage formed by folding at least one scored die-cut flat blank, an extended panel, and a ply having wheels aligning with the holes of the said panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventor: Vinay K. Mehta
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Publication number: 20100187065Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Inventors: Andrew Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Publication number: 20100187062Abstract: A portable luggage device includes a case, and spaced apart telescoping sections carried by the case that are extendable between a retracted position and an extended position. An inner handle is coupled to exposed ends of the telescoping sections. An outer handle encloses the inner handle, and support arms are coupled to the outer handle for supporting a laptop computer. The outer handle is rotatable with respect to the inner handle between a stowed position defined by the support arms aligned with the telescoping sections, and a deployed position defined by the support arms extending outwards from the telescoping sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2010Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: Kaceconcepts Holdings LLCInventors: CHRISTINE R. SWEENEY, Patrick Sweeney, Marc McAllister
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Publication number: 20100175960Abstract: A wheeling frame for a suitcase which has its own rolling wheels includes a frame supporting a pair of leaning wheels arranged at ends of a pair of pivotable legs, with a first wheel arranged at the end of a first leg and a second wheel arranged at the end of a second leg. The leg positions are adjustable between a stowed position and a deployed, adjustable position extending at an angle to the frame. The legs have a movable pivoting axis and adjustable lengths. A handle system at a proximal end of the frame is adjustable in length and angle, and is operable in conjunction with the leaning wheels to roll the suitcase in a stable leaning position, to allow walking the suitcase on steps of a staircase, and to be converted into a suitcase table, to ease packing and unpacking.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Inventors: Max MOSKOWITZ, Dov KATZ, Bezalel KATZ
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Patent number: 7748508Abstract: The present invention provides a wheeled luggage case having a luggage receptacle, the receptacle having a bottom wall, a top wall, opposed end walls and opposed side walls forming a luggage compartment, wherein said luggage case further comprises:—(I) a plurality of support wheels located at one end of the bottom wall; (II) a retractable steering wheel assembly or assemblies, located on the bottom wall, distanced from the support wheels, said steering wheel assembly being moveable between an active position in which the wheel assembly extends below the bottom wall of the luggage receptacle and an inactive position in which the wheel assembly is substantially within the profile of the luggage receptacle; (III) a handle means located at one end of the luggage receptacle for steering, pushing, pulling and lifting purposes wherein when the steering wheel assembly is in an active position the base wall forms an acute angle with respect to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventors: Paul Tee Hui Lee, Marc Tee Huang Lee
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Publication number: 20100163358Abstract: A traveling case has a container and a foot stand assembly. The container has a top, a bottom, a rear, a handle, multiple wheels and a foot stand recess. The handle is mounted on the top of the container. The wheels are pivotally mounted on the bottom of the container. The foot stand recess is mounted on the rear of the container. The foot stand assembly is mounted on the rear of the container and has a foot stand and a telescopic strut. Therefore, when the traveling case is loaded, a carrier is not required to stabilize the traveling case in order to avoid the traveling case toppling. Therefore, the traveling case is convenient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2009Publication date: July 1, 2010Inventors: Ming-Chu Tsai, Chun-Te Chen
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Publication number: 20100147642Abstract: An interlocking case system includes a base case having a luggage receptacle and an overlying lid that together form a luggage compartment. One or more swivel wheels are located in proximity to one end of the base case and at least one non-swivel wheel is located at the other end. An upper case is configured to interlock with, and be supported by, the base case when the base case is supported by the first and second swivel wheels and the at least one non-swivel wheel. The case system may be towed using a flexible towing strap coupled to the base case.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventor: Scott E. Andochick
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Publication number: 20100133131Abstract: A tool bag comprising a base with a first endwall attached at a first end region of the base and a second endwall attached a second end region of the base opposite the first end. The tool bag also includes a tool wall attached to the first endwall and the second endwall, and at least one bracket. Each of the at least one brackets can include two legs extending perpendicular to one another. The first endwall can include a rigid, stabilizing sheet and the tool wall can include a rigid, stabilizing member extending longitudinally along the length of the tool bag. The first leg of the first bracket can be attached to the first endwall and a second leg of the first bracket can be attached to a first end region of the rigid, stabilizing element. The tool wall can include a plurality of high-density, secure-storage pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Union Rich USAInventors: Matthew G. Williams, Terrence P. Kinskey
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Publication number: 20100133129Abstract: A tool bag that includes a tool bag body formed from a base with first and second endwalls attached to opposite end portions of the base. The tool bag body also includes a first sidewall attached to a side of the tool bag body that is releasably attached to the first endwall and releasably attached to the second endwall, and a second sidewall attached to a second side of the tool bag body opposite the first sidewall. The second sidewall includes a sidewall section flexibly joined to a cover section, where the sidewall section is releasably attached to vertical portions of the first endwall and the second endwall. The removable cover is removably attachable to a top portion of the first and second endwalls. The tool bag can also include a rotatable handle and a tool wall for simple, secure storage of tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Union Rich USAInventors: Matthew G. WILLIAMS, Terrence P. KINSKEY
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Publication number: 20100133130Abstract: A tool bag that includes a base with a first and second endwall attached at opposite end regions of the base. The tool bag includes a handle rotatably attached to a first handle opening in an upper portion of the first endwall and a second handle opening in an upper portion of the second endwall. The handle having first and second base mating end portions disposed within the handle openings and terminating facing an interior of the tool bag body. The handle openings can be reinforced by a grommet with flange portions on inside and outside surfaces of the endwalls. The bag being convertible between a closed tool box and an open tool bag and including a tool wall for simply, secure storage of tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2009Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Union Rich USAInventors: Matthew G. Williams, Terrence P. Kinskey
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Patent number: 7712590Abstract: A luggage grip includes two fixing seats spaced from each other, and a flexible holding bar mounted between the two fixing seats and having two opposite end portions each movably mounted on the respective fixing seat. Thus, the holding bar is pulled upward to have a curved shape for use with the user and is retractable to have a flat shape when not in use, thereby facilitating the user operating and folding the holding bar. In addition, the luggage grip has a simplified construction to decrease the cost of fabrication. Further, the luggage grip is assembled easily and quickly.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Hando Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu-Wen Lee
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Publication number: 20100108451Abstract: A suitcase comprises a body and a frame, said frame movable from a first position contained within said suitcase when said suitcase is closed, to a second position extending from said suitcase when said suitcase is open, said frame including a shield portion supporting a canopy, said canopy movably mounted on said shield portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Phillip Pain, Natasha Gibbs, Andrew Pain, Michael Pain, Robert Pain
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Publication number: 20100108452Abstract: A mobile office system configured to retain files and other business necessities in a readily accessible manner. In particular, the mobile office system may be formed from a mobile office bag body defining a main compartment formed from a plurality of outer sidewalls and a bottom wall that is generally orthogonal to the outer sidewalls. The mobile office system may include a support structure included within the mobile office bag body that maintains the sidewalls in a generally erect position in which the main compartment maintains an opening opposite to the bottom wall. A plurality of wheels may extend outwardly from the mobile office bag body such that the plurality of wheels are capable of supporting the mobile office body and enabling the mobile office bag body to be movable by tilting the mobile office bag body such that the mobile office bag body is supported by the plurality of wheels.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: Union Rich USAInventors: Matthew G. Williams, Terrence P. Kinskey
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Publication number: 20100101908Abstract: Provided is a traveling bag that can be folded to a small volume so as to be stored in a small space for reducing transportation and storage costs. The traveling bag has front and rear sides, and four peripheral sides connecting the front and rear sides. The traveling bag includes: first and second zippers each configured to connect three edges of each of two mutually facing peripheral sides of the four peripheral sides to one of the front and rear sides and edges of the other two peripheral sides, wherein when the first and second zippers are opened, the two mutually facing peripheral sides are foldable along the other edge thereof. Therefore, the traveling bag can be folded to a small volume so as to be stored in a small space. Furthermore, the traveling bag can be kept in a predetermined shape for storing and carrying items more safely.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventor: Young June Chun
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Publication number: 20100078280Abstract: A sports equipment bag having two compartments, each compartment comprising a rear panel, a front panel, top and bottom panels, side panels, and pockets, a connector pivotally connecting the two compartments, to accommodate moving the compartments to and from each other between a transport configuration, in which the rear panels are disposed against one another and a hang-up configuration, in which the compartments extend from each other with rear panels substantially coplanar, at least two fasteners, to releasably secure the compartments in either the transport configuration or a stand-up configuration, in which the rear panels are disposed in angled relation and at an angle less than 180° to one another, at least one loop for hanging the bag in the hang-up configuration, a shoulder strap for carrying the bag in the transport configuration, wherein each of the compartments comprises a frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: CORE BRAND, INC.Inventor: SALVATORE MAURO
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Publication number: 20100072012Abstract: A combination suitcase and baby carrier having a housing and a handle movable between a storage position and an extended position. The handle is also pivotal between a first position in which the handle is coplanar with the bottom and a second position in which the handle lies in a plane oblique to the plane of the housing bottom. A rear wheel support bracket having at least one rear wheel is pivotally mounted to the housing adjacent the end of the housing between a collapsed position in which the rear wheel is contained within the housing, and an operational position in which the rear wheel protrudes outwardly and downwardly from the housing bottom. A front wheel also extends outwardly from the bottom of the housing so that the housing can be supported by both the rear and front wheel. A housing top may then be open and movable against the handle to form a seat back for a baby carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Susan M. Malinowski
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Publication number: 20100072011Abstract: A trolley-style suitcase having a reversibly deployable seat unit is disclosed. The suitcase has a rear frame member, a rear compartment in which the seat unit may be stowed, two runner means, each having a fixed part attached to the rear frame member and a moveable part attached to the seat unit by means of a pivot arrangement, and a retractable handle to facilitate movement of the suitcase, the retractable handle being mechanically independent of the two runner means. When the seat unit is stowed the seat unit is pivoted to be in a vertical position and the moveable part of the runners is retracted inside the fixed part and when the seat unit is deployed the moveable part of the runners is extended from within the fixed part of the runners so that the seat unit may be lifted out of its compartment until such point where the pivot unit allows the seat to be rotated into a horizontal position for use.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Daniel Gray
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Publication number: 20100044174Abstract: A suitcase is provided with a pair of wheels (16, 126) installed at one side of a body of the suitcase (12) and a handlebar (14) projecting from the body of the suitcase on a side opposite where the wheels (16, 126) are installed and a board (13, 113) movable between a rest position drawn near the suitcase body and an operative position projecting from the suitcase body to hold up a suitcase user with the wheels (16, 126) installed on the suitcase body being steering and there being a kinematic connection between the handlebar (14) and the wheels (16, 126) to control the steering. Said steering wheels are movable between a retracted position near the suitcase body and an operative position extended far from the suitcase body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Gregor Graf Von Bismarck
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Patent number: 7658269Abstract: A handle of a two pulling rod suitcase includes a handle body and a pulling rod device disposed at opposite ends of the handle body. The handle body includes a casing pivotably disposed with a hinge member. The hinge member is disposed with a tooth portion at the outside thereof. The hinge member is connected with a spring for return. The casing at least includes first and second connecting members at opposite sides thereof. The first and second connecting members are mated with the tooth portion. Outer ends of the first and second connecting members are respectively disposed with first and second pressing members. The pulling rod device includes two pulling rod units and a transmission member. Each pulling rod member includes at least one pulling rod. The transmission member is pivotably disposed in the pulling rod. The transmission member is connected with the first and second connecting members or the first and second pressing members.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Inventor: Chen-Chuan Wu
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Publication number: 20100025174Abstract: A wheeled transport device that includes a body, a handle coupled to the body, a suspension system coupled to the body, and at least one wheel rotatably secured to the suspension system. The suspension system is retracted toward the body when the handle is moved from an extended position to a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: DOUGLAS C. DAYTON
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Publication number: 20100018821Abstract: The invention relates to devices for carrying in a tilt position a hand luggage in a container provided with wheels and handle (suitcases, bags etc.). The present invention comprises a container, main and additional wheels mounted on axles, a means for fastening the axles to the container, and at least one handle having at least one handhold and configured for altering, relative to the horizontal, a container tilt angle value and for altering, relative to the container, a position of the force application in the direction opposite to the direction of altering the container tilt angle relative to the main wheels. At least one handle is configured for fixing said position. The additional wheels are placed in such a way, that the ratio of the distance between the geometrical axes of the additional wheels nearest longitudinally each other to the diameter of the additional wheels being selected within the range of 0.2 to 0.56.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventors: Victor Yefimovich MINAKER, Mikhail Victorovich BYKHOVSKIY
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Publication number: 20100018426Abstract: An explosives deployment bag includes a main body portion having a chamber for containing and carrying at least one flexible material. The bag further includes a hole disposed through the main body portion through which a flexible elongate material can be controllably pushed or pulled into or out of and attached to one or more initiator(s). The bag also includes enclosing means disposed at the top of the main body portion for selectively covering the top of the main body portion through which another end of the flexible elongate material can be attached to a blasting material. A cap covers the blasting material and the top of the main body portion. Protective siding selectively covers the initiator(s). A handle and label means are also provided with the bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey B. Kirkham
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Publication number: 20100018820Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Inventor: Jan Sartee
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Publication number: 20090321205Abstract: Fabric for packing an object, wherein the fabric is flat, is not sewn into shape, and has in unfolded condition, the shape of a symmetrical cross. Further, it is of a textile material and is provided with straps on one side. At least some of the straps are for tightening, in such a way that the packing is of a size matching the packed object.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2007Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: MYNORSE ASInventor: Anne Morkemo
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Publication number: 20090314596Abstract: A bag is wheeled in an upright orientation on casters 1 on its bottom of by using a grip 2. A shaft 9 is coupled to a wheel 6 by one bearing 8. The ends of the shaft 9 are secured to the yoke 7 coupled to the bag portion 3. An outer ring 8B of the bearing 8 is fitted in a fit-in groove 15 arranged at the center of the wheel 6. The outer diameter A of the shaft 9 is smaller than the inner diameter B of an inner ring 8A, and spacer pipes 17 are inserted into the inner ring 8A. Insertion portions 17B of the spacer pipes 17 with a smaller outer diameter are attached to the inner ring 8A. Stopper portions 17A with a greater outer diameter are arranged between the inner ring 8A and the yoke 7 to hold the bearing 8.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventor: Etsuo MIYOSHI
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Publication number: 20090301833Abstract: An article of luggage is described and includes a container with wheels attached thereto. A handle is also provided. In contrast to conventional handles which extend from the center of the back surface of a piece of luggage, and parallel thereto, the described handle extends from the side of the luggage, and is oriented substantially perpendicular to the back surface. This allows, for example, the user to wheel the container behind him/her, while gripping the handle at the user's side, rather than requiring that the user either have the luggage not follow directly behind the user, or place his/her hand behind him to keep the luggage positioned behind the user. The handle may be stored along side or base of the luggage. The handle can include a grip that pivots to allow a user to selectively change the angle of the grip relative to the luggage.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: AMMON BRUCE HYMAS
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Publication number: 20090277548Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide in one aspect a cylindrical carrying case comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a side panel, a graphic display cover and a strap. The top, bottom and side panels can be configured to define an interior volume and an outer surface of the carrying case. The top, bottom and side panels are substantially inflexible and the top panel is releasably attached to the side panel to define a top opening for inserting items in, or removing items from, the interior volume of the carrying case. The graphic display cover comprises a continuous, transparent panel and is conformable to the shape of the outer surface of the carrying case. The graphic display cover is releasably coupled to the outer surface of the carrying case to form a pocket having at least one opening. The strap has a length and first and second ends attached to the carrying case.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2008Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: PATTER MANUFACTURINGInventor: Michael Patterson
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Patent number: 7600618Abstract: A towing arrangement includes a pivotal handle which allows a user to position the handle more comfortably that would otherwise be possible with a conventional towing arrangement. The relative motion of the handle can also increase the maneuverability of a piece of luggage by eliminating the need for a person to reposition his or her hand on the handle when attempting to redirect the piece of luggage.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Paul Victor Scicluna
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Publication number: 20090242342Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable cross-patterned pull-handle and a bag having the same. The pull-handle includes a folding means having a first link assembly and a second link assembly connected to an end of the first link assembly so that the folding means can be folded and retracted or unfolded and extended, the first link assembly having two links connected to each other so that the links cross each other at a center portion, a first end of the second link assembly being supported on a bag; and a handle means mounted on a second end of the folding means and grabbed by a user with hand. Due to the structural characteristics of the link assemblies constituting the folding means, the length of the bag handle can be adjusted variously by folding or unfolding it, and the bag handle can be installed in a reduced space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: CARIMAX CORPORATIONInventor: Hyung Joo KWON
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Publication number: 20090242344Abstract: An article of luggage, such as a trolley suitcase, comprises a shape defining framework. The article of luggage may comprise a shape defining framework and a towing handle telescopically incorporated into the shape defining framework. The shape defining framework may be formed from a plurality of elongate members interconnected at their end regions by connection pieces. At least one wheel can be positioned on the shape defining framework such that when the article of luggage is moved from a standing position to a towing position, the wheel(s) enables the article of luggage to roll along the ground in the direction it is being towed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Sedat Selvi
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Publication number: 20090223845Abstract: An X-ray-permeable bag is provided with a pair of hinged compartments carried by a handle in side-by-side relationship but are spread horizontally about a hinge for edge-to-edge placement on a conveyor belt so as to allow separate X-ray inspection of the compartments without content removal. In its preferred form, the bag permits separate scanning of a laptop computer and its accessories by utilizing a method that reduces the time required to perform an inspection while maintaining the integrity of the inspection process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Marinus Bernard Bosma, Virginia Marie Bosma
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Publication number: 20090183961Abstract: A collapsible bag includes a flexible bag with a first side panel having a bottom edge and a bottom panel connected to the bottom edge to define a juncture between the first side panel and the bottom panel. A bracket is connected to the flexible bag adjacent the juncture and includes a transport wheel assembly. Additionally, a telescoping handle is connected to the bracket and the first side panel and extends from the juncture. A support assembly is movably connected at a proximate end to the bracket and connected at a distal end to the bottom panel such that the bottom panel is selectively movable between an operable orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed transverse to the telescoping handle and the first side panel and a storage orientation defined when the bottom panel is disposed parallel to the telescoping handle and the first side panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Applicant: PLANO MOLDING COMPANYInventors: John H. Whalen, Lisa Crandall, Katherine Hurt
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Publication number: 20090166140Abstract: A towable baggage item is provided. The towable baggage item includes a body defining a storage compartment, the storage compartment configured to receive and carry objects. The towable baggage item also includes a retractable towing member coupled to the body. Furthermore, the towable baggage item also includes a retractable wheel assembly responsive to a position of the retractable towing member, wherein the retractable wheel assembly comprises at least one wheel and an actuator operatively coupled to each the wheel, wherein the actuator is movable along a first linear axis to extend and retract the wheel along a second linear axis different from the first linear axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Inventors: Aaron Gorga, Chris W. Cicenas, Joseph M. Lehman
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Publication number: 20090159385Abstract: A travel bag having a storage compartment is provided with opposed support members either side of the storage compartment. Each support member defines an upper rear corner area. A seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corner areas, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the storage compartment to an operating position between upper edges of the support members. A separate seat structure, for use in association with a travel bag to be attached thereto, is also provided. The seat structure has opposed support members connected by a cross-bracing structure. The support members are adaptable to be fitted around the sides of the travel bag. Each support member defines an upper rear corner, and, a seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corners, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the travel bag to an operating position between upper edges of the support members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Cosmoda CorporationInventors: Philip L. Poissant, Michael Melanson
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Patent number: 7549520Abstract: The spring structure of a multi-joint luggage pull rod is placed in the positioning base between the first and second joint tube of the pull rod. The spring structure includes top base, spring and bottom base. The top base includes a concave part, protruding joint, and spring limiting part. The protruding joint inserts in the through hole of the positioning base made by the second joint tube. The base includes a spring support and a prop, and the spring support is to be connected to the bottom of the spring. The prop can be pushed against the top of the positioning base made by the second joint tube. The spring structure for a multi-joint pull rod adds the top base, spring and bottom base for easy assembly, which does not have to change the internal structure of the pull rod to make the grip spring upward.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Inventor: Shou-Mao Chen
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Publication number: 20090139814Abstract: A modular luggage system, including a core bag module and an additional bag module. The core module includes a housing, at least one internal compartment and a docking frame positioned on the surface of the housing. The additional bag module has its internal compartment and a rim located on the surface of the additional bag module. The rim of the additional bag module is engageable with the docking frame of the core bag module so as to removably secure the additional bag module on the core bag module.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Robert Grossman, Marvin Jemal
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Patent number: 7540363Abstract: An assembly for fixing a shoulder strap to containers, such as cases, trunks and the like, comprising, for each one of the ends of the shoulder strap, a respective receptacle, which is provided at the outer surface of the case and is adapted to accommodate at least one element for detachable retention of the end which is provided with at least one female thread, the receptacle comprising laterally at least one through hole for insertion of a respective screw, which is adapted to engage detachably in the female thread, its head being engaged in at least one eyelet provided in the end of the shoulder strap.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: G.T. Line S.R.L.Inventor: Massimo Tonelli
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Publication number: 20090133316Abstract: A case adaptable for multiple applications and, in particular, for supporting a laptop computer in a horizontal, open and unobstructed work mode and for securing the computer in a closed, upright carrying and storage mode. The case comprises a bottom wall for supporting the case in the work mode, a front wall, a rear wall for supporting the case in the carrying and storage mode, opposite side walls, an open upper end, an interior support tray spaced above the bottom wall so as to define a thermal insulating cavity therebetween and a door slidable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the door extends across the upper end of the case. In the open position the door is substantially disposed in the cavity between the bottom wall and the support tray, providing unobstructed access to the computer in the work mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventor: Brent A. Richter