With Handle Patents (Class 190/115)
  • Publication number: 20040182666
    Abstract: A seamless handle grip assembly mounted on a single pulling rod of luggage is provided. The assembly comprises a tube a top grip section, a spring depressible push button a hollow, cylindrical left member inserted into a left portion of the tube, a hollow, cylindrical right member inserted into a right portion of the tube to matingly couple to the left member, a bottom grip section threadedly secured to the top grip section with the tube fastened therebetween, and a rod inserted upwardly through the bottom grip section into the tube and the spring to fixedly couple to the push button.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: CHAW KHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shih Yu Chang, Chung-Hsien Kuo, Chia-Hsien Lin
  • Publication number: 20040182667
    Abstract: A carrying handle of luggage comprises an intermediate grip including two end extensions each having an elongated opening, two end connecting mechanisms each including a first post and a second post each having inner threads at inside wherein the first post is inserted into the opening and the luggage case and the connecting mechanism are fastened together by driving two fasteners through a top of the luggage case into the first and second posts respectively, and two bellows mechanisms each including a bellows member interconnected the grip and the connecting mechanism. Lifting the grip will both move the extensions and expand the bellows mechanisms toward a center of the grip until one end of either opening is stopped by the first post and form a space between the grip and the top of the luggage case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: CHAW KHONG TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jer Hong Lin
  • Publication number: 20040182665
    Abstract: A handle assembly for towable, wheeled luggage includes an axially elongated tubular member, which is extendably and retractably attachable at one end to the luggage, and a handgrip assembly rotatably mounted on the free end of the tubular member. A slidable collar assembly surrounds the rotational dividing line between the handgrip assembly and the tubular member and is axially movable relative thereto to permit selective rotation and locking of the handgrip assembly relative to the tubular member. The handgrip assembly may have a P-shaped configuration which is rotatable to position the loop portion of the P-shaped assembly to one side or the other to accommodate lefthanded and righthanded towing of the luggage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, Timm J. Fenton
  • Publication number: 20040178036
    Abstract: A retractable handle assembly for luggage case is disclosed. In a pulling operation, press a push button to unlock a locking device such that a damping device thereunder is free to damply extend upward a predetermined distance in a substantially stable speed for easing a pulling of the handle thereafter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Chaw Khong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chung-Hsien Kuo
  • Publication number: 20040178035
    Abstract: An article of luggage having an integral handle assembly generally has a front elongated segment, a back elongated segment, a first side segment, a second side segment, a top segment, and a bottom segment. Narrower side segments are disposed along side portions of the container relative to the top and bottom segments. A first support and a second support are affixed longitudinally to first side and second side segments, respectively. The handle assembly having a handle is disposed above the top segment and operatively engages the first and the second supports. For moving the luggage, a set of casters affixed on the bottom segment whereby the container may be rolled with a leading segment set at an incline relative to a substrate supporting the container. The leading segment may be one of the elongated segments or one of the side segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventor: Zhen Wu
  • Publication number: 20040163910
    Abstract: A retractable luggage wheel is described. A container (e.g. luggage) wheel control mechanism includes a container handle mechanically coupled to a container, configured to expand and compress, and a container wheel mechanically coupled to the container handle and responsive to movement of the container handle, configured to extend from the surface of the container when the container handle is expanded and to retract from the surface of the container when the container handle is compressed. Advantages of the invention include more compact luggage storage, easier luggage handling, and reduced damage to luggage wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Ki-Bong Lee
  • Patent number: 6776271
    Abstract: The traveling case with an erectly expanded case body consists of one case body, one adjustable shaft pair, one positioning and binding base and one wheel and foot base. The outer shaft of the adjustable shaft pair passes through the shaft installation hole on the positioning and binding base and gets fixed at the rear insdie the body. A stretchable and foldable mezzanine is installed on the body that expands horizontally against the moving direction of the adjustable shaft. That is, the zipper opens and closes vertically against the movement of the adjustable shaft. Therefore, when the above case body is stretched, the inner space is increased and the traveling case will not topple and fall, which enhances the steadiness of the traveling case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Line-Ti Chen
  • Patent number: 6769588
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Inventor: Yu Zheng
  • Publication number: 20040129520
    Abstract: A convertible travel case has a frame including an upright with a handle for grasping and a base with wheels for towing. A rigid case is mounted on the frame by a connector bracket having one portion pivotally connected with an upper part of the case and another portion slidably connected with the upright to permit the case to be shifted between a generally vertical storage position and a generally horizontal cart position. The frame and case have mating catch members at the bottom of the case. A releasable lock connects the connector bracket and the upright in a first raised position wherein the catch members are engaged to retain the case in the storage position, and a second lowered position wherein the catch members are disengaged and the lower end of the case is swung outwardly away from the frame with the connector bracket shifting downwardly along the upright to the cart position for supporting additional luggage on top of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Richard H. Wolters, Thomas R. Burt
  • Publication number: 20040124054
    Abstract: An improved handle control structure for luggage and particularly a handle structure for controlling the extension and retraction of the pulling bar of a luggage mainly includes a handle section, a control section, an adjusting section and a coupling section. The handle section has a bucking member running through a control slot of a coupling member of the control section. The bucking member has a concave section pressing the top end of a push rod. The push rod has a ram head pressing a sloped angle of a sliding member of the adjusting section for controlling the movement of a left and a right push bar of the coupling section, thereby the control bar in the extensible tube may be controlled and moved upwards or downwards, and the extensible tube may also be extended as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Lien Ching Lu
  • Publication number: 20040124053
    Abstract: An improved luggage handle control structure for adjusting handle direction and particularly a turnable handle for controlling the handle direction of the luggage mainly includes a handle section, a control section, an adjusting section and a coupling section. The handle section has a bucking member running through a control slot of a coupling member of the control section. The bucking member has a concave section pressing the top end of a push rod, and an upper sloped angle and a lower sloped angle. When the pushbutton is depressed, the bucking member is moved forwards, the upper sloped angle also is moved forwards concurrently to push the coupling member upwards. Therefore the retaining block wedged in the coupling trough is moved upwards and separates from the coupling trough to enable the handle section to be turned as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Lien Ching Lu
  • Publication number: 20040124055
    Abstract: An improved handle structure for luggage and particularly a handle structure that has a shock cushion effect and may extend the elevation of the handle of the luggage mainly includes a handle section, a control section, an adjusting section and a coupling section. The handle section has a bucking member running through a control slot of a coupling member of the control section. The bucking member has a concave section pressing the top end of a push rod. The push rod has a ram head pressing a sloped angle of a sliding member of the adjusting section, and an upper sloped angle and a lower sloped angle to move the coupling member upwards so that the anchor strut of the coupling member may be separated from or anchored in an anchor hole to extend the elevation of the handle. A torsional spring is provided with one foot wedged in a notch of a recess and another foot wedged in a lower casing of the adjusting section to alleviate the impact to user's hand holding the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Lien Ching Lu
  • Publication number: 20040108179
    Abstract: An easy-access bag includes three compartments that are hinged together so as to be foldable between a closed position, in which all three compartments form a compact, integral bag for carrying or towing, and an open position, in which all three compartments lie in side-by-side relation to each other and are all simultaneously accessible for packing or unpacking or for security inspections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Inventors: Paul V. Scicluna, James J. Matthews
  • Patent number: 6745877
    Abstract: A luggage having a hidden type pull handle includes a main body, a telescopic pull handle, and two roller sets. Each of the two roller sets includes a wheel seat, a roller, and a reinforcement member. The pull handle is retained on the middle partition of the main body. Thus, when the pull handle is pulled in an oblique manner, the pull handle directly forces the main space of the main body to lean, so that the shell around the periphery of the secondary space of the main body is not pulled by the pull handle, thereby preventing the main body from being torn out, so as to increase the lifetime of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Yen-Lung Tsai
  • Publication number: 20040084268
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Cory O. Nykoluk, David Mittleman
  • Publication number: 20040079603
    Abstract: A handle system for a rolling luggage case, including a telescoping post members extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from the luggage case, a cross member extending between adjacent end portions of the telescoping post members, and a handle pivotally mounted to the cross member. A post cap member is attached on an end of the telescoping post member that is distal from the luggage case. The post cap member includes a cylindrical bearing surface to which a handle is pivotally mounted. The cylindrical bearing surface includes a pin reception aperture disposed on a circumference of the cylindrical bearing surface. The cylindrical bearing surface and the pin can be fabricated from a rigid structural material, such as metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Jacqueline N. Miller, Barry Hoberman, Kelli White, John Gualtieri, Long Hoang
  • Publication number: 20040079604
    Abstract: A suitcase has a frame (17), a cover (15) covering the frame, a stabilizing brace (12) joining two opposite sides of the frame, a pair of corner wheels (14), a pull handle collar (11), and a pull handle assembly (13) mountable between the stabilizing brace and the pull handle collar. The frame and the cover comprise the case body (1) for packing the contents of the suitcase within. The pull handle assembly includes a pull handle support (123), at least a hollow tube (131), and a retractable slide handle (132). The stabilizing brace both holds the sides of the frame in fixed relation and provides a mounting point for a lower end of the pull handle assembly. Because the pull handle assembly occupies less than a length of the bottom of the suitcase, a large area of flat space is created in the bottom of the suitcase for easier packing of flat objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventor: Barry John Martin
  • Publication number: 20040074725
    Abstract: An improved flight suitcase characterized by that (1) multiple fixation rods being provided on the back of the suitcase for it to be vertically or laterally assembled on the frame to facilitate carrying the suitcase; (2) catch on the frame being close to where the pull rod being pulled out for easy assembly and removal of the frame over the suitcase without interruption; (3) waterproof and water guiding devices being provided at where the suitcase being opening; (4) flap over front panel of the suitcase for easier inspection by customs; (5) both outer side panels being provided with thicker shock absorbing cotton for additional protection, or fully made of aluminum for weight reduction; and (6) multiple functional details.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Zung-Hwei Shih
  • Publication number: 20040074726
    Abstract: A handle attachment structure for a bag includes: a bag body; a handle having a through hole in each of ends thereof; an attachment fixed to the bag body while accommodating the end of the handle in a recess formed therein, the attachment including therein a stopped spindle hole and a through spindle hole aligned to each other across the recess, and a coming-out prevention hole crossing the through spindle hole; a handle spindle fixed in the stopped spindle hole and the through spindle hole while passing through the through hole in the handle; and a coming-out prevention spindle fixed in the coming-out prevention hole while crossing the through spindle hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventor: Mamoru Hasebe
  • Publication number: 20040065518
    Abstract: An article of luggage, such as a rolling duffel, includes a base, opposing ends connected to the base and opposing sides connected to the base and the opposing ends. A top including a lid is connectable to the opposing sides and the opposing ends. The sides and top are formed of a deformable material. A reinforcing member extends substantially along the length of the top, so that the article of luggage may be stood on one of the opposing ends such that the other end is at least partially supported by the reinforced top. The top may be formed completely by the lid, and the reinforcing member may be a frame extending around the periphery of the lid. The reinforcing member may be formed of a rigid plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Barry Hoberman
  • Publication number: 20040050637
    Abstract: The present invention provides a case that comprises a circular main body, the rim of which is encircled by a single wheel. The main body has a handle attached to it, for us in propelling the case along the ground. The wheel rotates relative to the main body as the case is rolled along by a user. The use of a single wheel allows for improved manoeuvrability of the case compared to other rolling luggage or cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Robert Scott
  • Publication number: 20040045780
    Abstract: A soft-sided carrying case having pivotable upper compartments is disclosed. The soft-sided carrying case includes a lower compartment, with the lower compartment including a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall and a bottom wall. A first upper compartment is provided, with the first upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the first upper compartment pivotally meeting the lower compartment along a first line of intersection. A second upper compartment is disclosed, with the second upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the second upper compartment pivotally meeting the first upper compartment along a second line of intersection. The first and second upper compartments are both pivotable about their respective lines of intersection between folded positions in which the first and second upper compartments overlie the lower compartment and unfolded positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: HIGH SIERRA SPORT COMPANY
    Inventors: L. Harrison Bernbaum, Scott A. Vermillion
  • Patent number: 6702164
    Abstract: A rucksack with supple material walls comprising a retractable handle (7) and wheels. An incurvated interior base plate (2) is provided, plate made to form one piece with the base of at least one telescopic housing (10) of the rod(s) (1) of the retractable handle (7), housing provided internally in the baggage along one face. The aforesaid base plate (2) comprises openings (8, 8′) at the incurvation, openings receiving projecting wheels (5). The upper extremity (10) of the telescopic housing(s) is made to form one piece with a supporting plate (3) of the supple material extending perpendicular to the telescopic system. The face in contact with the back and provided with straps (31) is opposite the face adjacent to the telescopic housing (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Rodelle S.A.
    Inventor: Roger De Lathouwer
  • Publication number: 20040035662
    Abstract: A suitcase handle device has a hollow seat disposed on the suitcase, a telescopic tube inserted through the hollow seat, a hollow mount disposed on the telescopic tube. A turret is disposed on the hollow mount. The turret has a center aperture, a plurality of periphery grooves, and an annular groove. A grip has an inner wall, a bottom round hole, a threaded hole, an end groove, and an end opening communicating with the end groove. An oblong block has an end pillar. The shaft is inserted through the center aperture. A bolt is inserted through the threaded hole and the annular groove. The turret is inserted through the bottom round hole. A spring and the oblong block are inserted in the end groove of the grip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: Wen-Chen Chang
  • Patent number: 6695107
    Abstract: A case having a rectangular parallel-piped shape includes a rigid board inserted into a pocket defined in a lateral and bottom sides of the case. The board maintains the shape of the case in cooperation with wheel housings and a bracket attached to the bottom and lateral sides. A telescoping handle is also attached to the reinforcing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20040031654
    Abstract: A luggage case includes a handle device inclinedly secured in the case and having a hand grip for moving and carrying the case without inclining the case relative to a supporting ground. The handle device includes a tube having a lower portion secured to the lower and front portion of the case with a coupler, and an upper portion secured to the upper and rear portion of the case with a bracket. The coupler has a plate secured to the lower and front portion of the case, and a housing attached to the lower portion of the tube and pivotally secured to the plate with a shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Wen Chen Chang
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20040020732
    Abstract: The traveling case with an erectly expanded case body for the present invention consists of one case body, one adjustable shaft pair, one positioning and binding base and one wheel and foot base. The outer shaft of the adjustable shaft pair passes through the shaft installation hole on the positioning and binding base and gets fixed at the rear insdie the body. A stretchable and foldable mezzanine is installed on the body that expands horizontally against the moving direction of the adjustable shaft. That is, the zipper opens and closes vertically against the movement of the adjustable shaft. Therefore, when the above case body is strecthed, the inner space is incrased and the traveling case will not topple and fall, which enhances the steadiness of the traveling case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Line-Ti Chen
  • Publication number: 20040016614
    Abstract: A reinforced arrangement for a handle assembly of wheeled luggage is disclosed. The handle assembly comprises two units each having a support tube and a sliding tube. The reinforced arrangement comprises an abutment mechanism under the sliding tube, a fixed pin for fastening the abutment mechanism and the sliding tube together, and a reinforced pin in the abutment mechanism urged against a wall of the sliding tube. Responsive to fully extending the sliding tubes for forming an H-shaped reinforced structure on portions of the wall of each sliding tube being in contact with the reinforced pin at about an opening of a bezel. That is, reinforcement is formed at points of external force exerted on the sliding tube while towing the luggage along a supporting surface for preventing the sliding tube from being bent or deformed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Applicant: Chaw Khong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching Wei Chou
  • Publication number: 20040011617
    Abstract: A luggage case is provided with straps or handles for carrying the case and a wheel and an extendable handle assembly for dragging or pulling the case. The wheel and extendable handle assembly is removably attachable to the case, such that it need not be carried when the case is carried by the straps or handles. The wheel and handle assembly are formed as a shell to snugly surround the luggage case. In the preferred embodiment, the case and the shell are joined by mating zippers at the bottom front and top rear edges of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventor: Chetthia Saetia
  • Patent number: 6679358
    Abstract: A bag equipped with a bottom case, which is comprised of a bottom plate and a side peripheral wall and is integrally provided at its inner or outer surface with handle holding members and at its outer surface with caster mounting members, and which is coupled to an upper case made of fabric material or synthetic resin, is disclosed. The bottom case is detachably coupled to an upper case to allow only one case of both cases to be separated from the other case and to be cleaned or replaced with a new one. The bottom case is provided at its side wall with a reinforcing frame to prevent the side wall from being squeezed or broken. The bottom case is provided with handle mounting members to be integrally formed thereto or to be separated therefrom so as to diversify design and appearance of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: Sung Hoan Be
  • Patent number: 6679360
    Abstract: A retractable handle includes a barrel secured to a suitcase, a tube slidably received in the barrel and having a lock device secured to the lower end for selectively securing the tube to the barrel. A block is slidably received in the upper end of the tube and coupled to the lock device. A hand grip is secured to the tube and has a channel perpendicular to the tube, and a follower is slidably received in the channel of the hand grip and movable to engage with and to move the block along the tube. The hand grip may be disengaged from the corner areas of the suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventor: King Sheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20040007434
    Abstract: Travel luggage includes a reinforced bottom panel and opposite end panels with a telescoping handle and wheels attached to the bottom panel and arranged to stiffen the end panels to provide for a semi-rigid configuration of the luggage. The luggage further includes a flexible fold over flap that folds over the contents of the luggage and is connected by a single fastening mechanism extending from the back panel of the luggage along the side panels and front panel. The cover flap includes interior pouches or other storage features which may be removable from the fold over cover or flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a/ Travelon
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20040007433
    Abstract: Travel luggage includes a reinforced bottom panel and opposite end panels with a telescoping handle and wheels attached to the bottom panel and arranged to stiffen the end panels to provide for a semi-rigid configuration of the luggage. The luggage further includes a flexible fold over flap that folds over the contents of the luggage and is connected by a single fastening mechanism extending from the back panel of the luggage along the side panels and front panel. The cover flap includes interior pouches or other storage features which may be removable from the fold over cover or flap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a/ Travelon
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Publication number: 20040003975
    Abstract: Dual access hand luggage having in the interior a stowage cell system or assembly, preferably made of stretch fabric, that permits isolation packing and orthogonal stowage and retrieval of goods retained in the cells by access from either face of the suitcase. For roll-on type travel bags, a pop-up handle is provided in a side wall, rather than on the back face as in current luggage. The inventive system is particularly useful for suitcases, carry-on or roll-on bags, back packs, totes, brief cases, and laptop cases. Dual-sided external access combined with internal, modular, fixed-size or variable-size stowage cells, oriented generally orthogonal to the planes of both sides, permits packing and selective removal of articles through either face of the bag so that articles otherwise buried in the bag are easily removed by flipping the bag over and accessing the item through the openable back face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Jacques M. Dulin
  • Patent number: 6672440
    Abstract: A bezel of luggage comprises a vertical portion, a horizontal portion, a first recess surrounded by the horizontal portion and the rear lower side, and a second recess surrounded by the front upper side and the vertical portion. This can protect fingers and thumb in the handle retracting process. This is because there is a sufficient space left between handle grip and second recess and between handle grip and first recess respectively when handle grip is fully retracted onto bezel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Chaw Khong Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jer Hong Lin, Boon Hwa Lau
  • Publication number: 20040000457
    Abstract: A luggage bag (10) having a handle-activated wheel deployment system (11), which includes an extendable handle assembly (26) having a number of extendable members (25), and a cross piece (30) joining the extendable members (25). Also included is a number of extendable wheel assemblies (12) having extendable wheels (14) which are movable from a retracted position (78) to an extended position (76), and axel brackets (16) which are rotatable about a pivot (20). The axel bracket (16) also has at least one extension tab (74). An activation assembly (50) includes a linkage (49) which connects the extendable handle assembly (26) and at least one extendable wheel assembly (12), so that extension of the handle assembly (26) causes extension of the extendable wheels (14). The activation assembly (50) acts to move the extension tab (74) to pivot the wheels (14) to extend or retract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventor: Anthony Sanford-Schwentke
  • Patent number: 6666363
    Abstract: Luggage comprising a luggage case with wheels mounted on the case and a telescoping handle further includes an adjustable length shoulder strap which includes an auxiliary loop attachment for attaching the strap to the telescoping handle when the strap is not being used to avoid dragging of the strap or catching of the strap on the case wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Michael Sanders
  • Patent number: 6665176
    Abstract: In order to provide an electronic device permitting a reduction in size or an expansion of its internal space while maintaining its mechanical strength, a structure having mechanical strength is integrally formed with hinges for fitting a lid-shaped display unit to a box-shaped body and a carrying handle projecting outward from the box-shaped body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Shinichi Amemiya, Osamu Furuta, Yoshinori Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 6662916
    Abstract: A luggage article including first rollers and selectively deployable or nondeployable second rollers. The luggage article includes a handle that is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The user can selectively deploy or not deploy the second rollers even when the handle is in the extended position. An improved detent device and also an improved caster system are also disclosed. Also, a wheeled panel mechanism by itself for use not only with luggage but also other articles such as carts, dollies and baby carriages, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: 500 Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Paolo M. B. Tiramani, John A. Bozak
  • Publication number: 20030221924
    Abstract: A flap picnic bag comprised of a bag, an ice bucket pocket, a partitioning panel and a set of trolley frame with the bag comprised of four continuous flaps and two side flaps joined by zippers and foldable for storage; and both of the ice bucket pocket and the portioning panel made detachable inside the bag; and the trolley frame being provided back of the bag to separate cold edibles from the hot ones and to facilitate carrying the bag on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Joy Tong
  • Patent number: 6651792
    Abstract: A suitcase structure includes a shell which is reinforced by a reinforcing frame. The reinforcing frame is formed of a bottom tray, a top plate, a back plate, and two side plates. The top plate and the back plate are made integrally. The bottom tray is formed of a bottom rib, a plurality of peripheral ribs raised from the fringes of the bottom rib, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs for reinforcing corners of the peripheral ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Sunco Luggage Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Osamu Kuwayama
  • Patent number: 6651791
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: TRG Accessories, LLC
    Inventors: Cory O. Nykoluk, David Mittleman
  • Patent number: 6644447
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Jürgen Pohl
  • Patent number: 6644448
    Abstract: A soft-sided carrying case having pivotable upper compartments is disclosed. The soft-sided carrying case includes a lower compartment, with the lower compartment including a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall and a bottom wall. A first upper compartment is provided, with the first upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the first upper compartment pivotally meeting the lower compartment along a first line of intersection. A second upper compartment is disclosed, with the second upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the second upper compartment pivotally meeting the first upper compartment along a second line of intersection. The first and second upper compartments are both pivotable about their respective lines of intersection between folded positions in which the first and second upper compartments overlie the lower compartment and unfolded positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: High Sierra Sport Company
    Inventors: L. Harrison Bernbaum, Scott A. Vermillion
  • Publication number: 20030188944
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle assembly and a buckle assembly. The handle assembly includes a seat having a circular buckle projecting therefrom for guiding the handle bar by means of a slot and a cover cooperating with the seat to support an extending portion of the handle bar, and the buckle assembly includes a female buckle component assembly and a male buckle component having a recess at one end thereof for receiving a female buckle component and an engagement member close to the other end thereof for matching an engagement member of a switching plate in close condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Fei-Chen Lee
  • Publication number: 20030188945
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle assembly and a buckle assembly. The handle assembly includes a seat having a circular buckle projecting therefrom for guiding the handle bar by means of a slot and a cover cooperating with the seat to support an extending portion of the handle bar, and the buckle-assembly includes a female buckle component assembly and a male buckle component having a recess at one end thereof for receiving a female buckle component and an engagement member close to the other end thereof for matching an engagement member of a switching plate in close condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Fei-Chen Lee
  • Patent number: 6629588
    Abstract: A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable identification card holder that slides into and out of a receptacle. When substantially retracted from the piece of baggage, the identification holder is able to clearly display an identification card that has been secured thereto. At other times, the identification card holder can be retracted into the receptacle where it remains concealed from view and where it does not detract from the aesthetic appearance of the piece of baggage. A method of identifying a person associated with a piece baggage utilizing the piece of baggage described above is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: TRG Accessories, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Cory O. Nykoluk, Mark B. Nordstrom
  • Patent number: 6619448
    Abstract: A retractable handle includes two barrels secured in two ducts and each having a bore and a cut-off portion for forming two fences on the barrel, two tubes slidably received in the barrels, and a lock device having a housing attached to the lower end of one of the tubes. The housing includes one or more depressions for slidably receiving the fences of the barrel and for stably guiding the housing to move up and down along the barrel. The lock device includes a catch for selectively engaging with the barrel to secure the tube to the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Inventor: King Sheng Wang
  • Patent number: 6612411
    Abstract: A piece of towable baggage that comprises a pack portion, a retractable towing member, and a pair of towing wheels that move between stored and towing positions relative to the pack portion in response to movement of a towing member between retracted and extended positions relative to the pack portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: TRG Accessories, Inc., LLC
    Inventors: Cory O. Nykoluk, Mark B. Nordstrom, James Edward O'Shea, Jr.