Plural Interengaging Elements Patents (Class 190/117)
  • Patent number: 11919680
    Abstract: A storage case where a case cover is openably and closably connected to a case body, the storage case included a latch mechanism fixing the case cover to the case body, a handle swingably connected to a plane to which the latch mechanism is connected, and a locking mechanism configured to lock the latch mechanism and the handle simultaneously. The latch mechanism includes a latch receiving portion configured to be hooked. The handle includes a handle receiving portion configured to be hooked. The locking mechanism includes a locking member hooking the latch receiving portion and the handle receiving portion. In a locked state, the latch receiving portion and the handle receiving portion are arranged in one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Taku Shiosaka
  • Patent number: 11839282
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rolling suitcase that is pulled depthwise rather than breadthwise, and incorporates a split handle that separates when the suitcase is to be opened. The split handle may incorporate a locking mechanism that includes a mechanical, magnetic, or other connector for locking and releasing the split handle halves. The suitcase maximizes internal volume by the use of inset wheels and handle extensions, and also provides for protections against many common types of breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: ORG GROUP, LLC
    Inventor: Netta Dor Shalgi
  • Patent number: 11519196
    Abstract: A handle assembly for an access panel is described and includes a center body portion; first and second handles rotatably connected to the center body portion such that the handles are rotatable toward each other to a first position and away from each other to a second position; and a gear assembly for connecting the first and second handles to the center body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: William Anthony Amante, Arunkumar Koppa Siddalingappa, Darpan Bansal
  • Patent number: 11492178
    Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements for shopping and merchandise bags with integral handles. Disclosed is a bag with integral handles and closure elements located below the integral handles. Further disclosed is a process for manufacturing a reclosable bag with integral handles. The handles and bag may be formed from a wave-cut polymeric tube. In addition, the handles of the bag may be formed from a wave-cut polymeric tube while the body of the bag is formed from a side-gusseted polymeric tube. The disclosed bags and methods to make such bags provide cost effective solutions for providing reclosable bags with integral handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Poly-America, L.P.
    Inventor: Michael A Ross
  • Patent number: 9839272
    Abstract: A composite luggage protection assembly is structured to protect a piece of luggage during transit, stowage, and/or storage, and includes a piece of luggage having a luggage protection assembly mounted thereto. The luggage protection assembly includes an external closure assembly structured and disposed to overlay at least a portion of a primary closure mechanism which maintains a cover of the luggage piece in a closed orientation, thereby restricting access into the piece of luggage and, more importantly, preventing access to the person's personal property therein. The luggage piece of the composite luggage assembly may include a mobile luggage piece, once again, having a luggage protection assembly operatively attached thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Inventor: Mario Licciardino
  • Patent number: 9380846
    Abstract: This invention relates to an expandable item of luggage. This enables a luggage item to be expanded to accommodate an increased volume of luggage. The luggage item is defined by a base, front, back, side and top portion. The base and top portions are spaced in a longitudinal axis and define a storage zone therebetween. The luggage item further comprises an expansion arrangement configured to enable expansion of the top portion independently of the front portion in the longitudinal axis between a retracted and expanded configuration to cause an effective increase in the volume of the storage zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Amity Luggage and Bags Limited
    Inventor: Udayan Agarwal
  • Patent number: 8662269
    Abstract: A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes an inner compartment having a front panel and a side panel extending peripherally around the front panel to define a hollow interior. A pivotal flap extending across width of the front panel is formed as an upper part of the front panel connected thereto through a living hinge. A plurality of spaced resilient dimples extends into the interior of the inner compartment from at least the front panel. The living hinge comprises an internal crease in a front panel material. The internal crease extends inwardly in to the material toward an exterior of the inner compartment from the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Avenues in Leather, Inc.
    Inventors: Otniel Shor, Todd Kramer
  • Patent number: 8596433
    Abstract: A handling baggage, constituted from a trolley or a suitcase, equipped of a couple of sliding shoes in elastic material, able to slide on stairs, facilitating the crossing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Francesco Tauro
  • Patent number: 8567578
    Abstract: A computer case having an open and a closed configuration may comprise two or more sections. The sections may be foldably joined. A fastener may selectively maintain the computer case in the closed configuration. One or more of the sections may be adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a computer. The sections adapted to receive a computer may comprise a cover. The computer case may be comprised of materials configured to allow the contents thereof to be scanned by a scanning device, such as an X-ray. Portions of the case may allow for visual inspection of a computer disposed therein. A foldable container may be disposed between foldable sections of the case. The foldable container may be configured to receive and hold personal items during a security screening process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Bui Phu Cuong, Todd Gormick, Robert Shortt
  • Patent number: 8534434
    Abstract: A handle assembly that includes two sets of handle members that are vertically engageable with one another and where at least one of the sets of handle members extends substantially across a width of the receiving portion in the housing or bag that receives the handle. The receiving portion can be integral with the housing such that no additional receiving portion needs to be produced during the manufacturing process, resulting in a less complex and expensive manufacturing operation. The handle can further include a detent mechanism to allow the handle to easily collapse into the housing without the need for a separate button and lock mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Crull
  • Patent number: 8505702
    Abstract: A carrying device for extending into a piece of luggage and for absorbing and minimizing shocks when carrying the piece of luggage. The carrying device includes a handle and apparatus for absorbing and minimizing shocks when carrying the piece of luggage by the handle. The apparatus is normally disposed within the piece of luggage so as not to be unaesthetically visible, and is operatively connected to the handle so as to allow for the absorbing and the minimizing of the shocks when carrying the piece of luggage by the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Publication number: 20130134003
    Abstract: A handle assembly that includes two sets of handle members that are vertically engageable with one another and where at least one of the sets of handle members extends substantially across a width of the receiving portion in the housing or bag that receives the handle. The receiving portion can be integral with the housing such that no additional receiving portion needs to be produced during the manufacturing process, resulting in a less complex and expensive manufacturing operation. The handle can further include a detent mechanism to allow the handle to easily collapse into the housing without the need for a separate button and lock mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Crull
  • Publication number: 20120111680
    Abstract: An item of luggage such as a brief case, comprising a main carrying component having a top opening which is closeable by a flap extending from the top of one side which can be secured by a fastener to the other side and further comprising at least two straps linked by adjustable linkages at each end of each of them so as to permit adjustment of the total lengths of the straps, the straps being mounted in such manner that in a short configuration it provides a handle and when in a long configuration it may act as a pair of shoulder straps enabling a user's arms to be inserted between the strap and the carrying component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Inventor: Page GOOLRICK
  • Patent number: 7901018
    Abstract: A portable workstation, in one embodiment, includes a base unit and a table. The base unit includes one or more vertical support members and a platform extending horizontally from the vertical support member. The platform forms the top of the base unit in an upright position. The table is configured to extend from the top of the base unit and includes a support leg. The table transitions between an extended position and a storage position. When the table is in the extended position, the table provides support to the base unit of the workstation, forming an integrated tripod system. Thus, the base unit may be compact and easily transported in a storage position; however, the platform and the table when extended may provide an ample work surface at a traditional working height. The base unit may include a frame structure and may be transported on wheels or carried like a back pack in certain embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Inventor: Joe D. Baughman
  • Publication number: 20100044259
    Abstract: A bag for a portable computer includes: a foldable case body having opposite first and second wall portions connected integrally to and movable relative to an intermediate third wall portion; a connecting unit for interconnecting the first and second wall portions so as to maintain the case body in a folded state, where the first and second wall portions face each other such that the case body is configured with a receiving space for receiving the portable computer therein; a positioning unit for positioning respectively a main housing and a display panel of the portable computer on the first and second wall portions; and a hanging member disposed fixedly to an outer surface of the second wall portion so as to define an insertion space therebetween that permits insertion of a supporting member thereinto via an opening adjacent to the intermediate third wall portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Han-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20090255092
    Abstract: This present invention is a handle with a hidden belt, applying to a handle attached on a portable device, which uses torsion springs to draw the belt into the handle. Thus, a user can not only carry the portable device with the handle, but also shoulder or hang the portable device with the hidden belt of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Chao-Fu Huang, Chien-Chiang Huang
  • Publication number: 20090139813
    Abstract: A luggage system is shown and described. The system comprises a first piece of rolling luggage having a first laterally extendable handle assembly; a second piece of rolling luggage having a second laterally extendable handle assembly; and a connection device. The connection device comprises a first-interface mated with the first handle assembly; a second-interface releasably mated with the second handle assembly; and a connector connecting the first-interface to the second-interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventor: Bradley D. Francis
  • Patent number: 7451872
    Abstract: A weaponry container that is operable to hold a weapon. The weaponry container includes a plurality of panels which include an outer surface that is substantially rigid or firm. The panels are operable to be placed in a closed position by an elongated fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Boyt Harness Company, LLC
    Inventor: Richard E. Allen
  • Publication number: 20080163457
    Abstract: A composite handle for a carrying case and for being collapsably self-pivoting downward to an unobtrusive and decorative position on the carrying case after being released. The carrying case has a top and is carried by a user. The composite handle includes a pair of handle components. Each handle component connects to an opposite side of the carrying case. The pair of handle components are movable between an inactive mode where the pair of handle components lay substantially flat on the top of the carrying case and an active mode where the pair of handle components are proximate, but not connected to each other to form the composite handle gripped by the user. The pair of handle components are arranged to be movable relative to each so as to allow each handle component, when released by the user, to return to the inactive mode thereof by itself, with one handle component overlapping the other handle component unobtrusively and decoratively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Timm John Fenton, Peter Chang-Lin Wu, Paul Victor Scicluna
  • Patent number: 7377299
    Abstract: A purse including an article storage assembly and at least two handles. Each of the at least two handles includes a first handle portion having a first end attached to the article storage assembly and a second end, and a second handle portion having a first end attached to the article storage assembly and a second end removeably attached to the second end of the first handle portion. The first and second handle portions are shapeable into various substantially rigid configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventors: Danielle Evin Gerber, Rock Positano
  • Patent number: 7331454
    Abstract: A tool bag with wheels includes a base and back side reinforced by a polymeric board covered with a fabric material. Wheel wells and telescoping handle affixed to the polymeric sheet or board facilitate maintenance of the configuration of the open topped tool bag. Additional polymeric boards and/or ribs are included in the lateral side walls and a front wall to further facilitate the maintenance of the configuration of the open topped, wheeled tool bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Travel Caddy Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 7093323
    Abstract: An ergonomic handle that includes a male portion and a female portion. The male portion nest in the female portion to form a single, preferably rigid, form. The stiffness of the handle spreads the load of the case more evenly across all the fingers thereby helping to reduce fatigue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: ACCO Brands USA LLC
    Inventors: Josh Morenstein, Gad Amit
  • Patent number: 7048103
    Abstract: A carrying case for electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, includes back, front, top, bottom and side walls defining an interior including a compartment for receiving electronic equipment defined between a wall surface and a floating panel of the carrying case. The floating panel is selectively movable linearly toward and away from the wall surface to adjust the size of the compartment in accordance with the size of the electronic equipment received therein. A securing mechanism within the interior resiliently biases the floating panel toward the wall surface and provides a shock or impact absorbing effect for the electronic equipment. The carrying case has a handle including first and second handle portions rotatable between an engaged position wherein the handle portions are in abutment and a disengaged position wherein the handle portions are separated from one another. The first and second handle portions are configured to automatically matingly engage one another when rotated into abutment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Targus Group International
    Inventor: W. Dale Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 6966470
    Abstract: The carrying bag assembly of the present invention is designed to be detachably securable with respect to the structural bar of a disability aiding device such as a walker which includes a carrying bag with an enclosure for holding items therein and a bag handle. The bag handle preferably includes first and second handle straps. A handle retaining means is securable to the handle and can secure the two straps of the handle together by an inner attachment device which extends around the bag handle for securement thereto. Preferably the inner attachment device includes hook and loop fasteners. An outer attachment mechanism is also included positioned extending around the inner attachment means and secured thereto and being capable of defining a bar retaining channel therein for detachable securement with respect to the structural bar member preferably by Velcro means. An optional lower attachment mechanism can be included for securement of the bag to the walker at a lower position thereadjacent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventor: Marjorie Deas Charlton
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6687955
    Abstract: A carrying case for electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, includes back, front, top, bottom and side walls defining an interior including a compartment for receiving electronic equipment defined between a wall surface and a floating panel of the carrying case. The floating panel is selectively movable linearly toward and away from the wall surface to adjust the size of the compartment in accordance with the size of the electronic equipment received therein. A securing mechanism within the interior resiliently biases the floating panel toward the wall surface and provides a shock or impact absorbing effect for the electronic equipment. The carrying case has a handle including first and second handle portions rotatable between an engaged position wherein the handle portions are in abutment and a disengaged position wherein the handle portions are separated from one another. The first and second handle portions are configured to automatically matingly engage one another when rotated into abutment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Targus Group International
    Inventor: W. Dale Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 6502677
    Abstract: A full-gussetted luggage article and an associated method for making a full-gussetted luggage article are provided. The full-gussetted luggage article includes an integrally molded full-gusset and a skin disposed over the full-gusset. An associated method of making a full-gussetted luggage article and a unique handle assembly for a full-gussetted luggage article are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: 500 Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Paolo M. B. Tiramani, John A. Bozak, Soohyun Ham
  • Patent number: 6481605
    Abstract: The invention relates to a detachable motorbike transport case (TC) comprising a bottom shell (1) and a top shell (2) hinged to the bottom shell (1). A locking mechanism (12a, 8, 31, 32, 39, 39a), preferably operable by a key (12), is arranged to selectively lock the top shell (2) to the bottom shell (1). A handle (18) is articulated to the transport case (TC) such as to be pivotable between a retracted position (FIG. 4) and a projecting position (FIG. 9). In order to enhance the functionality, comfort and safety of the motorbike transport case, the locking mechanism comprises retaining means (11, 41) for retaining the handle (18) in the retracted position thereof, and the locking mechanism can assume a release state (90°) in which the retaining means (11, 41) release the handle (18) from the retracted position. In this manner, the handle (18) cannot move inadvertently to its projecting position and the locked handle (18) cannot be moved to its projecting position by an unauthorized person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: GI., VI S.r.l.
    Inventor: Vincenzo Visenzi
  • Patent number: 6390297
    Abstract: A carrying case for electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, includes back, front, top, bottom and side walls defining an interior including a compartment for receiving electronic equipment defined between a wall surface and a floating panel of the carrying case. The floating panel is selectively movable linearly toward and away from the wall surface to adjust the size of the compartment in accordance with the size of the electronic equipment received therein. A securing mechanism within the interior resiliently biases the floating panel toward the wall surface and provides a shock or impact absorbing effect for the electronic equipment. The carrying case has a handle including first and second handle portions rotatable between an engaged position wherein the handle portions are in abutment and a disengaged position wherein the handle portions are separated from one another. The first and second handle portions are configured to automatically matingly engage one another when rotated into abutment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Targus Group International
    Inventor: W. Dale Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 6338180
    Abstract: An assemblable handle includes two elements made of synthetic material, each element connected to a strap that forms a loop. A male element has the general shape of an inverted “T” in cross section and includes a sole and a lengthwise rib. A female element has the general shape of an inverted “U” in cross section with an inside cavity capable of fitting elastically onto the lengthwise rib of the male element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Janisset SA
    Inventor: Gilles Massard
  • Patent number: 6109443
    Abstract: A cosmetic carrying case constructed of flexible material is compartmentalized to provide a first and second compartments (A and B), respectively for containing a foldable auxiliary compartment (C) therebetween with end flaps (D) closed by the zippers (E). The compartments may be opened in flat configuration for visual display and folded and zipped closed. The entire contents of the carrying case are protected from extreme temperatures by sheet insulating material as well as a foil thermal barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventor: Bonnie Lee Dercole
  • Patent number: 6050373
    Abstract: This invention relates to a case with a variable capacity, comprising a central part (10) which has two stable frame halves (20,30) hinged to one another which serve as supports for a single pair of various size sheet pairs (41,42;51,52) defining the interior of the case, the shells (41,42;51,52) being detachably connected to the frame halves (20,30) of the central part (10), so that shells of different depths may be used together with the same central part. The invention also relates to a set of cases, comprising a central part and two or several pairs of shells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: MP Michael Pfeiffer Design & Marketing GmbH
    Inventors: Justine Wonka, Franziska Pfeiffer, Nicole Pfeiffer
  • Patent number: 6021740
    Abstract: A portable animal carrier is disclosed which permits the transportation of a small animal, such as a cat or dog, in the passenger compartment of an airplane, by securely and safely containing the animal, but permitting placement below the airplane seat. In addition to providing manual carrying of the portable animal carrier, wheels are provided to permit smooth, quiet, and reliable movement, thereby relieving the user from carrying the weight of the animal carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Gayle Martz, Inc.
    Inventor: Gayle Martz
  • Patent number: 6010030
    Abstract: A metal container 30 includes a container portion 34 and a handle 44. The container portion 34 is formed with a base floor 36, a side wall 38 and an opening 40 surrounded by an edge 42. The handle 44 is formed by two shell sections 64 and 66 which are assembled and secured, mechanically and adhesively, to form the handle. Soft, non-slip attachments 130 are secured to an inboard side of the exterior of the handle 44. Brackets 46 and 50 are secured to a side wall 38 of the container portion 34 and provide for threaded attachment of opposite ends of the handle 44 with the container portion of the container 30.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: HP Intellectual Corp.
    Inventors: Robert A. St. John, Wong Man Bun
  • Patent number: 5996180
    Abstract: A handle assembly comprises two handle pieces. Each handle piece comprises a left section having left and right ends and inside and outside faces, a right section having left and right ends and inside and outside faces, and a center section containing a notch. The center section connects the right end of the left section to the left end of the right section in a generally diagonal manner. The handle pieces are capable of interlocking such that the center section of each handle piece fits into the notch of the other handle piece, the inside face of the left section of one handle piece is situated against the inside face of the left section of the other handle piece, and the inside face of the right section of one handle piece is situated against the inside face of the right section of the other handle piece. The handle assembly can be incorporated into a bag comprising two handle straps, each handle strap being associated with a different handle piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Cyrk, Inc.
    Inventor: Alex D. Eisenzopf
  • Patent number: 5586652
    Abstract: A torque transmitting, bicycle frame coupling (50) is provided which connects to the frame tubes (1, 11) of a bicycle. The coupling (50) replaces a portion of the tubes (1, 11) and has clutch teeth (3, 7) on their engaging faces. Installation of two such couplings (50) allows a standard bicycle with standard wheels to be temporarily divided into two pieces, leaving sheathed component cables attached, but removing then from the frame tubes (96, 98) through use of quick connect cable clips (74). Once divided, the bicycle fits in a case (100) with a combined height, width and girth measurement no larger than 62 linear inches and can then be put back together with no loss of original frame geometry or stiffness. Each coupling (50) is actuated, pulling the tubes (1, 11) together and joining them through use of specialized clutch teeth (3, 7) under compression provided by a threaded lug (2), a removeable-shoulder lug (9) with a removeable shoulder (4) and a threaded coupling nut (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventor: Steve-Frank Smilanick
  • Patent number: 5581847
    Abstract: A handle device of a wheeled trunk includes an elongated frame member mounted on a side wall of the trunk, and a handle member mounted telescopically in the frame member. The frame member has an opening formed through an upper portion thereof, and a receiving space formed in the frame member in communication with the opening. The handle member includes a handle exposed to an exterior of the frame member, an elongated unitary plate connected securely to the handle and inserted movably into the receiving space of the frame member, a spring-loaded upper push button installed to an upper portion of the unitary plate and engaged within the opening of the frame member to prevent movement of the unitary plate in the receiving space, thus locating the handle member at a retracted position relative to the frame member, and a spring-loaded lower push button installed on a lower portion of the unitary plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Dick M. Hsieh
  • Patent number: 5484046
    Abstract: A luggage case includes a luggage receptacle with an openable lid at the top and a plurality of wheels extendable from the undersurface to support the case in rolling translation along a surface. A handle assembly includes a pair of strut assemblies secured to opposed sides of the receptacle and a handle extending transversely between distal ends of the strut assemblies. The receptacle includes a first pair of channels formed in opposed sides of the receptacle to secure the strut assemblies in a retracted, storage position with the handle abutting one end of the case. A second pair of channels are formed in opposed sides of the receptacle to support the strut assemblies in an erected, operative position to enable pushing, pulling, and steering the case in rolling fashion. The first and second channels formed in each side intersect, and a pivot assembly at the intersection supports the proximal end of each strut assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 16, 1996
    Inventors: Brad Alper, Richard Trevethick
  • Patent number: 5439149
    Abstract: A storage case for a motorcycle is described which can be fixed on a carrier strip and which comprises a basic housing, a lid pivotally connected to the basic housing, and a constructional unit. The constructional unit is fastened on the basic housing and contains carrying and operating devices for the fixing of the basic housing on the carrier strip and/or for the locking of the lid with the basic housing. Furthermore, a lock is installed into the constructional unit which provides that the device for the fixing of the basic housing on the vehicle frame and/or the device for the locking of the lid with the basic housing can be locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
    Inventors: Hubert Walter, Horst Von Hagen
  • Patent number: 5407039
    Abstract: A luggage case has a luggage receptacle with an openable lid at the top and sets of front and rear wheels at the undersurface which support the case in a self stabilizing manner as it is traveled along a floor, walkway or the like in an untilted orientation. A handle for facilitating such travel has a pair of telescoping arms with first ends that are pivoted to opposite sides of the back region of the receptacle and opposite ends linked by a cross member. The handle may be pivoted to and latched at an inclined active position at which it extends to a location which is both vertically and horizontally spaced from the back end of the luggage receptacle and a compacted inactive position at which the arms extend back along the sides of the receptacle and the cross link extends along the front surface of the receptacle. The wheels are preferably retractable to enable direct resting of the case on a supporting surface. Optionally, a child seat may be fastened to the case during traveling of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventors: Brad Alper, Richard Trevethick
  • Patent number: 5407038
    Abstract: The luggage case is supplied in a pack for assembly by a customer. The pack includes a base shell 12 and a lid shell 14 nested together one within the other. The pack also includes a package containing feet and wheels for attachment to the outside of the case to support the case on the ground when it has been assembled, and hinge pins for securing the shells together. The package may be located between the shells. The pack is adapted to nest with a similar pack so that several packs can be stacked together for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Samsonite Corporation
    Inventor: Roger Pedlar
  • Patent number: 5291976
    Abstract: A suitcase including a luggage member, a support structure attached to the luggage member, the support structure having a first horizontal member having two wheels thereon to facilitate towing on the ground, a second horizontal member, two tubular members coupling the first and second horizontal members, thereby forming a rectangular frame, a shaft in extensible slidable engagement in each of the tubular members, the shafts being connected by a first handle, the shafts being extensible between a collapsed position in the tubular members and a fully extended position to enable towing of the luggage member on the wheels, at least one of the shafts including a wedging member slidable within the respective tubular member which is received frictionally in a first bore provided at an end of the respective tubular member adjacent the second horizontal member to maintain the shafts in the fully extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1994
    Assignee: Liberty Leather Products Co. Inc.
    Inventor: Don Ku
  • Patent number: 5115894
    Abstract: This invention is the structure of handles, for attache cases or related products, that can also be used to lock the cases. It uses a pair of tension handles that has insertion poles on opposite ends to fit into the slots on the joints of case shells, and buckles on the other opposite ends to fasten with mortises on the joints of case shells by the use of the handles' tension, thus closing the case tightly and easily for light and safe lifting and carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1992
    Assignee: Ping Ho Liao
    Inventor: Long-Far Kuo
  • Patent number: 5074410
    Abstract: A portable hat box for a brimmed hat having an upper member and a lower member. The upper member being pivotal relative to the lower member about a pivot axis between a closed position and an open position. The members in the closed position completely enclose a hat chamber. Each of the members having a platen surface. The lower member platen surface is substantially complementary in shape to the upper member platen surface. The platen surfaces are adjacent having a substantially constant vertical clearance therebetween in the closed position. The platen surfaces are nonadjacent and obliquely related in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Coppers Ltd.
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Fries, Steven T. Gerber
  • Patent number: 5074413
    Abstract: Carrying case having a grip portion which is so constructed as to hold the upper and lower lid members whereby the locked state of the carrying case is maintained during transportation by the holding force of the operator but is released at use by opening the grip portion, and of which interior is so constructed as to accommodate accessories to allow easy and secure observation of the accessories when the grip portion is opened prior to the use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tamao Ikuta, Richard Nibley, Seiichi Omino
  • Patent number: 4966279
    Abstract: A tote bag made of cloth having a compartment at the bottom holding a block of buoyant material for flotation of the bag, the compartment having an opening for insertion of the block with a slide fastener for closing the opening, the block being rigid and holding the bottom of the bag flat, the bag being adapted to float with the compartment generally upright one way or the other and having distress signals on the bottom of the compartment arranged so that a signal is upright and visible above water whichever way the compartment is disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Inventor: Frank H. Pearcy
  • Patent number: 4966259
    Abstract: An aircraft carry-on bag fitted with transport casters or slides on a rigid bottom and pulled by a strap or rigid handle bridle fastened on both vertical sides of said bag near its top front edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Inventor: Mady I. Bergman
  • Patent number: 4942948
    Abstract: The present invention is an elongated, canvas-like article having sleeves at each end, the article providing basically the bottom and front and back sides of a bag to which are attachable, in various forms, side portions which complete the formation of the bag. The side portions contain pockets on the outer sides which are divided so as to provide separate receptacles for individual items. The inner side of each side portion is an elastic net-like covering which allows the insertion of items which do not require separate pockets. The invention also includes means for carrying the bag to the beach which means can also be utilized to provide a support for the reclining aspect of the invention in which the means for carrying the beach bag provide both a support against the sand as well as for the upper portion of the rectangular segment. The basic embodiment and the other two embodiments disclosed herein are substantially identical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 24, 1990
    Inventor: Donna M. Vickers
  • Patent number: 4881684
    Abstract: A wrapper includes a flexible member having a reinforced central area and a plurality of wing sections which extend outwardly from the central area. The wing sections are foldable over the reinforced portion of the central area in overlapping relationship with each other to form a closed container for articles placed therein. Fasteners maintain the wing sections or flaps in a folded condition. The fasteners include a securing member which secures the lower flap and side flaps or wing sections together to form an envelope of adjustable thickness and which is open at its top side. The fasteners further selectively secures the upper flap to the remaining flaps to close the envelope whereby the wrapper functions as an adjustable briefcase. Various strap assemblies are provided which are used with the wrapper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1989
    Inventor: Carole Chinman
  • Patent number: 4856570
    Abstract: A multi-use handbag is disclosed having a main storage body, at least one handle and at least one locking flap secured to one or more corners of the main storage area to an engagement member disposed along the lateral side of the handbag. Various configurations are obtainable by selective connection of the handles to the body and selective connection of the locking flaps to the engagement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Inventors: Jim Rushing, Linda Rushing