Abstract: An internal frame for supporting a substantially rectangular wheeled suitcase comprises:(1) a base;(2) a U-shaped frame having a top panel and two side panels, the lower ends of the two side panels being vertically mounted to the left and right sides of the base;(3) a substantially rectangular extension board wherein the approximately middle section of the extension board is mounted to the top panel of the U-shaped frame;(4) two L-shaped braces mounted on the rear end of the extension board;(5) two supporting tubes vertically mounted on the rear side of the base;(6) two L-shaped head covers mounted on the rear sides of the two L-shaped braces for holding the upper ends of the two supporting tubes in between; and(7) a U-shaped pull handle telescopingly installed on the upper ends of the two supporting tubes.

Abstract: An apparatus for transporting garment bags comprising a frame in a rectangular configuration which has a lower member and an upper member. Each portion has parallel vertical legs and a horizontal leg therebetween. Also included are a pair of longitudinally aligned wheels with offset, normally parallel axes and which extend downwardly from the lowermost surface of the lower portion. One of the wheels is adapted to rotate 360 degrees about a vertical axis. Each wheel includes a horizontal shaft for allowing the wheels to rotate freely about a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A wheeled knapsack has at least two wheels attached to the base section along the rear edge of the bag portion. The wheels are attached away from the body-contact side of the bag portion such that the wheels avoid any possible contact with any part of the knapsack user's body, when the wheeled knapsack is carried on the user's back. By grabbing and pulling a handle attached to the non-body-contact side of the bag portion, the wheeled knapsack can be pulled on the ground in an inclined position without the shoulder straps touching or dragging on the surface of the ground. In another embodiment of the invention, a wheel assembly panel is mounted to the base section of the knapsack, and at least two wheels are attached to the wheel assembly panel. In an another embodiment, the wheeled knapsack has an axle passage that accommodates an axle with a wheel attached to each end of the axle.

Abstract: A business case comprises a front compartment, middle compartment, an expandable rear compartment, a removable portable computer carrying case designed to carry a portable computer, and a suit carrier. The bag member can be dropped into one of two panels located on the front face of the front compartment. The panels additionally allow for easy access to a portable computer and related accessories stored within the carrying case. Alternatively, the carrying case can be closed and stored in the expandable rear compartment when the suit carrier is stored in the front compartment of the case. The middle compartment is sized to hold clothing and travel related items for business trips and is equipped with pouches for smaller items. Furthermore, the middle compartment of the housing may include wheels, handles, and feet for easily moving and balancing the case.

Abstract: A carrying luggage having wheels and an extendable handle, a carried luggage which may be taller than the carrying luggage and having a handle, and a releasable connector for engaging the grips of the handles and supporting the grip of the carried luggage at or adjacent to the grip of the carrying luggage. The releasable connector may be a strap with a buckle, or may have a girdle strap extending around the rods of the extendable handle of the carrying piece, an attaching strap with a buckle attached to the girdle strap, and a suspension strap or straps connected to the girdle strap and extending over the grip of the extendable handle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein in a garment bag which folds from a fully folded configuration to a tote configuration and an open configuration. The garment bag has wheels, a lifting mechanism, a linkage assembly, and an actuator. The lifting mechanism includes a shoulder strap. The shoulder strap can pull on the linkage assembly to fold the garment bag from the tote configuration to the fully folded configuration. The wheels facilitate transport of the garment bag when the garment bag is in the tote configuration. The garment bag automatically locks in the fully folded configuration to facilitate carrying of and storage of the garment bag. The actuator is engageable to automatically release the garment bag from the fully folded configuration to the tote configuration.

Abstract: Vertically expandable luggage having an integral wheeled carrier therefor has a vertically expandable luggage sidewall including at least three vertically stacked shells defining: (i) a bottom shell with a closed bottom, (ii) a top shell with an openable closed top, and (iii) at least one vertically stacked intermediate shell connecting the top shell and the bottom shell. At least one intermediate shell is movable between a vertically collapsed orientation and a vertically expanded orientation. A vertically expandable wheeled carrier includes at least three vertically stacked supports defining: (i) a bottom support of diameter D3, (ii) a top support of diameter D1, and (iii) a vertically stacked intermediate support of diameter D2 functionally connecting the top support and the bottom support. The intermediate support telescopically receives the top support and is telescopically received in the bottom support.

Abstract: An adjustable handle device comprises a first handle, a second handle, a first and second inner pipes, and a first end second outer pipes. The first handle has a first and second hollow arms disposed at two opposite ends of the first handle. The first and second outer pipes are positioned in a suitcase. Two inner pipes are inserted in the corresponding outer pipes. The second handle is disposed under the first handle. Two driven rods are inserted in the corresponding inner pipes. The upper ends of each drive rod are inserted in the corresponding recess holes of the first handle.

Abstract: A retractable handle includes two parallel sleeves, two inner tubes joined by a hand grip and moved in and out of the sleeves, and a control bar having two opposite beveled ends respectively inserted into the inner tubes and coupled to the hand grip by a respective slip joint, wherein when the control bar is depressed, the beveled ends are moved downwards to force two spring-supported retainer rods of the inner tubes out of respective locating holes on the sleeves, permitting the inner tubes to be pushed upwards by springs inside the sleeves, and therefore the inner tubes can be pulled out of the sleeves by the hand grip.

Abstract: A suitcase has a retractable pull handle. The suitcase includes parallel front and back panels and a wall member which combine to define an enclosed volume. A rigid pull handle is mounted in juxtaposition to the top portion of the wall member. Rollers are mounted on the bottom portion of the wall member opposite the pull handle. The pull handle is extendable to pulling position extending generally parallel to the front and back panels. In the extended position, the pull handle is operable to enable a user to roll the suitcase across a surface on the rollers with the weight of the suitcase being distributed between the rollers and the pull handle. The pull handle is retractable into the inside of the suitcase when not in use. In the retracted position, the gripping member of the pull handle is received into a handle receptacle recessed into the top portion of the wall member. A closure secures the pull handle inside the handle receptacle to prevent accidental extension of the pull handle.

Abstract: An extensible drawbar device comprises a grip, a draw plate disposed under the grip transversely, two parallel drawbars connected by the draw plate, two fixed plates receiving the drawbars, and two link plates abutting the drawbars. The grip is connected to two upper ends of the drawbars. A groove is formed on the upper portion of each drawbar. Two ends of the draw plate are inserted in the grooves and connected to the upper ends of the link plates. Two compression springs are disposed between the grip and the draw plate. Caging recesses are formed on the draw plate. A through hole is formed on the grip to receive a push button. The lower end of the push button stably connects a caging block. The lower end of the link plate has a generally ladder-shaped plate which has a first and second steps, a bevel, and a slot. A caging hole is formed at the lower portion of the drawbar. Positioning holes are formed on the upper portion of the fixed plate.

Abstract: A retractable handle positioning mechanism including a base frame fixed to the shell of a wheeled suitcase and having two axle housings disposed in a parallel relation a retractable handle mounted in the axle housings and moved between an extended position and a retracted position, spring-supported retainer rods mounted in the retractable handle for locking it in the extended position or the retracted position, a trapezoidal press button mounted in a top button slot on the base frame, and two spring-supported bolts mounted inside the base frame and controlled by the trapezoidal press button to release the spring-supported retainer rods for permitting the retractable handle to be moved between the extended position and the retracted position.

Abstract: A collapsible luggage trolley includes a pair of outer tubes, a pair of inner tubes respectively telescopically received in the outer tubes, a telescopic device which allows telescopic movements of the inner tubes in the outer tubes, and a control device. The control device includes a slide button for manual operation, a pivotal block securely attached to and thus pivotally actuatable by the slide button, two latch members attached to the pivotal block for releasably engaging with one of upper and lower engaging holes of the associated inner tubes.

Abstract: A retractable handle assembly for a suitcase and includes a handlebar which has a bar disposed to a top thereof with a spring disposed therebetween, two connecting elements each having one end thereof fixedly to the bar and the other end extending through the handlebar, two second tubes each having one end fixedly to a base in the suitcase and having a plurality of fifth holes defined in an inner side thereof, two first tubes respectively retractably received in the first tube corresponding thereto, a first end of each of the first tubes fixedly to the handlebar and the connecting element received in the first tube corresponding thereto wherein the second end of the connecting element having two bosses extending therefrom and a slot defined between the two bosses, the second end of each of the first tube having a lower hole defined in an inner side thereof and a locking member urgedly extending through the slot, the lower hole of the first tube and one of the fifth holes of the second tube by a resilient elem

Abstract: A garment bag includes a flexible body defining an enclosed interior. A connecting strap is disposed within the interior, and is connected to the bag body at a lower end. The upper end of the connecting strap is free to move, and is attached to a hook. The upper end of the garment bag includes a rigid plate defining an aperture to which the strap passes. The connecting strap, or a portion thereof, is resiliently stretchable for hanging the bag, and so as to retract the hook when released from the hanging position.

Abstract: A wheel assembly mounting structure includes a trunk body having a back frame covered with a back cover, which back frame having an arched bottom end defining with the bottom side of the trunk body two wheel assembly mounting chambers, two wheel assembly mounting frames respectively mounted in the wheel assembly mounting chambers inside the trunk body and bilaterally attached to the arched bottom end of the back frame at an inner side and having a respective mounting groove fitting the periphery of the arched bottom end of the back frame, and two wheel assemblies respectively mounted in wheel assembly mounting chambers outside the trunk body and bilaterally attached to the arched bottom end of the back frame at an outer side and respectively fixed to the wheel assembly mounting frames by fastening elements.

Abstract: A wheeled upright luggage case is disclosed. The best embodiment of the case has wheels to allow the case to stand upright in a stable and balanced position without attendance by the user. The case has a wheel handle to allow the user to push or pull the case across a supporting surface. The case may be pushed or pulled on either four wheels or two wheels. When four wheels are used, the full weight of the case and its contents are borne by the wheels, relieving the user from having to bear with her arm any of the weight of the luggage. The body of the case is designed to have a specific range of tilt angles from the vertical; by tilting the body of the case toward the user, the design of the case improves the stability of the case while it is pushed across a supporting surface on four wheels. Various case body configurations and push handle arrangements are disclosed.

Abstract: A retractable handle positioning structure including two sleeves connected between a top mounting frame and a bottom mounting frame, two inner tubes joined by a hand grip and moved in and out of the sleeves, a control bar mounted in the top mounting frame and turned on its own axis, two longitudinal racks respectively mounted on the inner tubes inside the sleeves, and two locating blocks mounted around two opposite ends of the control bar and moved between the locking position in which the locating blocks are meshed with the racks to hold the inner tubes in position, and the unlocking position in which the locating blocks are disengaged from the racks for permitting the inner tubes to be moved relative to the sleeves.

Abstract: A multistage adjustable device for trunk bracket has a fixed handle, a driving handle, two inner sleeves, two drawbars, two brakes, two seats, two checking bodies, two outer sleeves and two positioning plates. The fixed handle has two ends. Two sockets are disposed in the corresponding ends of the fixed handle. The front end of the inner sleeve is inserted in the socket. A slot is formed on the socket and a corresponding slot is formed on the inner sleeve. Two recess holes are formed in the two end portions of the fixed handle. Each end of the driving handle has a fin which has a hole to be hooked by a hook at the upper end of the drawbar. Two posts protrude upwardly on the two end portions of the driving handle. The posts are inserted in the recess holes. A hollow inner sleeve connects the socket. The lower end of the drawbar is inserted in the brake which has a stop portion and a shaft sleeve. The checking body has a cap and a positioning rod.

Abstract: A luggage cart (10) is formed from two mirror image frame members (12) and (14), which are pivotally connected at (16) and (18). A soft shell fabric garment bag (20) is fastened to the frame members (12) and (14). Projections (24) extend into fold (26) of the garment bag (20) to support it in place on the frame members (12) and (14). A crossed flexible cable (42) is connected to the frame members (12) and (14) at (46) and (48) near the bottom of the frame members (12) and (14) by means of D-rings (49) and by means of tubes (51) near the top of the frame members (12) and (14) at front (50) and back (52) of the luggage cart (10). The cable 42 further is connected to a shoulder strap (56). In use of the luggage cart (10) and garment bag (20), the luggage cart (10) is opened by placing the luggage cart (10) on the ground and pressing down on the top of the garment bag (20) or on handles (40). The luggage cart can then be wheeled around by pulling on handle (58).

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for an auxiliary luggage case which is attached to a main luggage case to attach an auxiliary luggage case for support on and by an exterior surface of the main luggage case. The attachment mechanism includes a flexible elongated belt member connected to the main luggage case, a hook member connected to an outer end of the belt member, and a pocket having a size sufficient to contain the hook and the belt member. A selectively openable and closeable cover member allows access to the pocket to remove and extend the belt member and the hook member, and also restricts access to the pocket and fully confines the retracted belt member and hook member within the pocket. The hook member is preferably pivotal to an extended position in which to attach to luggage and to a retracted position which consumes less space than in the extended position.

Abstract: A collapsible handle for a wheeled suitcase includes a bottom board disposed on a bottom of the suitcase, the bottom board having a first end and a second end, the first end thereof having a first wall extending upwardly therefrom and two openings defined in the first wall and two passages defined in an upper surface thereof, the passage communicating with the respective opening, a limit element disposed on the lower surface of the first end of the bottom board and two wheels disposed to the lower surface of the second end of the bottom board, a U-shaped handle having two legs slidably received to the two passages via the two openings, each leg having a head formed at a distal end thereof and the head having a flexible protrusion extending laterally from opposite sides thereof so as to be received in two corresponding engaging recesses respectively defined in two side walls defining the passage when the legs are completely received in the suitcase and, the handle is extended out from the openings and is stopp

Abstract: An internal frame for supporting a wheeled suitcase comprises a base, a U-shaped frame mounted on top of the base and a central frame comprising a horizontal U-shaped member having two legs on its rear end and two vertical elongated supporting members. The top ends of the two supporting members are connected to the rear ends of the two legs of the U-shaped member. The upper end of the central frame is mounted to the central part of the top panel of the U-shaped frame and the lower end of the central frame is mounted to the bottom panel of the base so that the structure of the internal frame is greatly strengthened by the central frame.

Abstract: A carrier bag including a box member having a bottom plate and a plurality of side plates that extend from the outer-periphery of the bottom plate in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the bottom plate. The box member is defined with an opening which is always oriented in an upper-diagonal direction relative to a surface when the box member is positioned on the surface with either the bottom plate or one of the side plates being in contact therewith. Furthermore, the carrier bag is provided with a caster at each corner portion defined between the bottom plate and one of the side plates. The opening is covered with a fastenable and unfastenable cover. The carrier bag is thereby fabricated so as to allow articles to be put therein in downward and side directions in relation to the surface. Thus, the carrier bag provides a choice of storage space for each size and shape of article.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage comprises a tilt-locking pull handle having a rod member on its lower end, a rod receiving mechanism for slidably receiving the rod member, and a locking mechanism for locking the rod member to prevent it from moving downward when the wheeled luggage is tilted for moving, and unlocking the rod member when the wheeled luggage is repositioned to an upright position. It provides a very simple and reliable pull handle locking mechanism which is controlled by tilting the wheeled luggage.

Abstract: A telescopic handle for wheeled luggage includes a pair of sleeves fixedly mounted on an upper panel of a wheeled luggage, a pair of outer tubes connected with the sleeves, a pair of inner tubes fitted in the outer tubes, a pair of tubular members inserted into the inner tubes, an inverted U-shaped member having two downwardly depending legs inserted into the inner tubes, a pair of first plugs engaged with the lower ends of the inverted U-shaped member, and a pair of second plugs engaged with the inner tubes, whereby the telescopic handle will not retract into the inner tubes unintentionally.

Abstract: A controlling handle structure for pull rods of a luggage, including a handle member having a receptacle, a lower base received in the receptacle of the handle member and having a chamber and a controlling mechanism received in the chamber of the lower base. The controlling mechanism includes a first linking arm which is connected with a press button at one end and has an engaging section at the other end, and a second linking arm having an engaging section opposite to and engaged with the engaging section of the first linking arm, wherein the press button is depressably received in the through hole of the handle member to pivotally drive the first linking arm which reversely pivotally drives the second linking arm, whereby locking members disposed below the first and second linking arms are simultaneously moved to lock the pull rods.

Abstract: A suitcase with a tank track roller assembly comprises a first segment and a second segment. At least one of the segments is formed as a hollow generally rectangular shaped box with one open side. One segment includes a carry handle affixed to its upper extent and one segment includes a long indentation. A track roller assembly is comprised of a flexible track and a plurality of wheels. The wheels are formed in a cylindrical configuration with holes at their center. A base is formed as the lower extent of the suitcase which includes a plurality of downwardly extending members with a centrally located aperture extending therethrough. A plurality of axles is centrally positioned within the apertures in the members. Each axle has a wheel mounted on each end thereof. The track is positioned around the wheels forming an oval shaped configuration. A hinge has two generally planar rectangular wings. The wings join the first and second segments. A pull handle consists of a long cylindrically shaped rod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telescoping pull handle for use in towing wheeled luggage. The handle may be collapsed to a reduced length to accommodate easy use with luggage that is carried onto and stowed in passenger transportation vehicles. The invention also is extendable to a sufficient length to permit the user comfortably to tow the wheeled luggage across a supporting surface. The invention includes incorporating into the telescoping handle devices permitting the user to strap or hook to the wheeled luggage auxiliary items of luggage. An improved extendable grip is disclosed for use with the inventive handle.

Abstract: A suitcase includes a rectangular suitcase body with a vertical side wall and a horizontal bottom wall, two roller assemblies disposed on the suitcase body and located at a corner between the side and bottom walls of the suitcase body, and a handle assembly disposed on the suitable body. Each of the roller assemblies includes a roller seat mechanism fixed on the suitcase body and has a shaft hole unit formed through the roller seat mechanism, a rotating shaft that extends through the shaft hole unit of the roller seat mechanism, and a roller sleeved rotatably on the rotating shaft. The suitcase body further includes a flexible long wire positioned on a peripheral portion of the vertical side wall of the suitcase body and has two end portions located between the bottom and side walls of the suitcase body, and a horizontal short wire positioned between the bottom and side walls of the suitcase body and between the two end portions of the long wire in alignment with the rotating shafts.

Abstract: A luggage piece and a method for packing and transporting the same are provided. A first compartment has an interior for carrying first items. A second compartment is provided for carrying second items. The second items are distinguishable from the first items in that the second compartment includes a hanging device for hanging articles from the hanging device. The second compartment, therefore, acts as a garment carrier and the first compartment acts as a standard luggage compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment are integrally formed as a single luggage piece for simple packing and unpacking of articles as well as simplified transport of the luggage piece following packing of the articles. An extendable arm having a handle and wheels is provided for transport of the luggage piece.

Abstract: An article of luggage exhibits improved mobility characteristics by mounting two sets of wheels to its bottom surface and a slidable and pivotable handle to its top surface. A first set of wheels projects from the bottom surface to a height greater than the projection of a second set of wheels so that the article is highly maneuverable when the article is in its upright orientation supported by the first set of wheels. The second wheels project from the bottom surface at a location more closely proximate a transverse edge of the bottom surface than the first wheels so that when the article is tilted about the second wheels, it may be stably maneuvered by a user during fast-paced movement or cornering.

Abstract: A roller wheel assembly for use with golf bag covers or other types of luggage is disclosed. The roller wheel assembly (10) includes a housing (12) and a wheel (14). The housing (10) has an exterior surface (34) and an elongate recessed channel (36). The wheel (14) is elongate and rotatably mourned in the channel (36) of the housing (10) so as to partially protrude beyond the surface (34) of the housing. The wheel (14) includes two circular end plates (42), each having an inner surface (44) and an outer surface (46). A rigid transverse webbing (50) extends radially between the inner surfaces of the end plates, maintaining a planar relationship between the end plates. The webbing includes longitudinal dividers (52) that lie perpendicular to the inner surface of the end plates and run the length of the wheel.

Abstract: A retractable handle locating structure which includes two sleeves, two sliding tubes slidably inserted into the sleeves and joined by a transverse handgrip outside the sleeves, and two gravity-induced locating elements mounted inside the sliding tubes for locking the sliding tubes, each gravity-induced locating element including a heavy pendulum pivoted to the inside of one sliding tube, and a curved locating rod having a fixed end connected to the heavy pendulum, and a free end inserted into one locating hole on one sliding tube and, the free end of each curved locating rod being forced in and out of one of a longitudinal series of locating holes on one sleeve by the gravity weight of the respective heavy pendulum when the travel bag is tilted.

Abstract: An article of wheeled luggage having improved mobility characteristics employs a wheeled pivotable leg operatively coupled to a retractable and extendable handle. The article becomes self-supported in a forwardly-tilted configuration when the user tilts the article and causes the wheeled pivotable leg to swing outwardly from the forward surface of the article. Stable support in the tilted position is provided by at least one rolling member on the bottom surface of the article proximate a forward surface thereof and by at least one rolling member on the base of the pivotable leg. In the tilted configuration, the article has a lower center of gravity and a larger wheelbase or footprint than when the article is standing upright, and is better able to counteract overturning forces.

Abstract: A luggage case has a generally rectangular prismatic configuration of a size and shape similar to a flight bag when in the closed position, and presents a garment bag when in the expanded or open position. The luggage case comprises a support structure and a flexible panel connected to the support structure which extends laterally from the support structure to expose the interior of both the panel and the support structure. A selective attachment device connects the panel to the support structure to close the luggage case, forming the prismatic configuration. A support piece is connected to the interior of the panel to hold packed articles in the appropriate position. A packing pouch is connected to the support structure to extend from the interior of the case opposite of the panel when the case is opened. The packing pouch folds into the interior of the case and overlaps the packed articles when the case is in the closed position.

Abstract: A wheeled carry-on case has a rigid base and a guide extending perpendicular to said base in which a retractable handle is slidably received, the base having wheels positioned along the major dimension of the base at one edge thereof, and having wheels positioned at spaced positions along at least one of the minor dimensions of the base, thus permitting the case to be wheeled over a ground surface in a direction perpendicular to a front and rear of the case, and also, in a direction extending parallel to the front and rear wall of the case.

Abstract: A carrying case that is comprised of a member made up of a multiplicity of rectangular sections. The sections are connected along adjacent edges by hinges, allowing the member to be folded from a flat position to a folded position, the folded position defining the rectangular or quadrilateral shaped carrying case. The inner surfaces of some of the sections of the member have individual pocket-shaped storage compartments.

Abstract: A handle and restraint assembly is for carries and maneuvering a main luggage case having wheels. An extendable handle is moveable into a fully extended position, a fully retracted position, and a selected intermediate position. A restraint device is operatively connected to the handle to selectively restrain the handle in the extended and retracted positions. The restraint device includes a selectively extendable elongated flexible belt by which to connect an auxiliary luggage case for carrying on the main case. The elongated flexible element is extendable for connection to the handle, and may restrain the handle in an intermediate position for carrying the case or for pulling the case on the wheels. A first clutch controls the extension, retraction and retention of the belt, and a second clutch controls the extension, retraction and retention of the handle. The first and second clutches are separately operable independently or they are interconnected to operate simultaneously.

Abstract: An internal frame for supporting a wheeled suitcase comprises a base, a U-shaped frame mounted on top of the base and a modular central frame comprising an L-shaped head set having an L-shaped brace and all extension board connected to the front end of the L-shaped brace, two rectangular tubes slidably connected to the lower end of the L-shaped brace, and two sockets connected to the lower ends of the two rectangular tubes. The upper end of the central frame is mounted to the top panel of the U-shaped frame and the lower end of the central frame is mounted to the rear end of the base so that the structure of the internal frame is greatly strengthened by the central frame. The modular central frame design not only can strengthen the structure of a wheeled suitcase, but is also flexible for change.

Abstract: A rolling travel case has a body having top and bottom sides, generally vertical front and back ends, and side faces. A plurality of horizontally spaced wheels on the bottom side allow the body to be rolled via the wheels on the ground. A handle is secured to outer ends of a pair of flexible leads each having an inner end secured at a respective rear location on the front end and an outer end secured at a respective front location on the handle. The rear locations are spaced from each other and the front locations are spaced from each other. The rear locations are horizontally spaced on the case. The case is generally symmetrical to a vertical symmetry plane and the rear locations normally symmetrically flank the plane.

Abstract: A steering handle assembly is exteriorly mounted on an end wall of a mobile carrying case. The assembly is movable among a stowed position and a plurality of steering positions, and a steering handle is extendible and retractable to a desired elevation. The case can either be carried by hand or rolled along the ground.

Abstract: A handle set includes two telescopic handles with freely adjustable length. Each of the telescopic handles includes a first tube, a second tube into which the first tube is telescopically insertable, a tubular anchor with an upper tip attached to a lower tip of the first tube, a lower portion defining a plurality of slits so that the lower portion of the tubular anchor can be expanded easily, a link insertable through the first tube, a plug attached to a lower tip of the link. The plug can be moved to an upper position by pulling the link for abutting the lower portion of the tubular anchor against the first tube for restraining the first tube relative to the second tube. The plug can be moved to a lower position by pushing the link for releasing the lower portion of the tubular anchor from the first tube for allowing the movement of the first tube in respect to the second tube. Each of two link-driving devices is connected between a grip and one of the telescopic handles.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a carrier-suitcase, which can be moved on wheels as a carrier and can be carried as a suitcase. It has a body, whose interior is provided with a plurality of spaces (17,19,20,23-26), which are accessible in the part on the front side and in the part on the rear side of the body and which are intended for holding, in an orderly manner, at least one sports gun, such as a rifle, spare parts for the rifle, as well as cartridges and equipment and service components for the user.

Abstract: A modular wheeled luggage system of the present invention has major components particularly sized to be positioned either underneath or in the overhead storage area above a passenger's seat in a passenger compartment of an airplane. A first major component of the luggage system preferably is a first piece of luggage having overall respective length, width, and depth dimensions of no greater than 24-inches by 16-inches by 10-inches. The first piece of luggage includes a body portion, wheels connected to lower end portions of the body portion, and a luggage connector detachably connected to the body portion for detachably connecting additional luggage thereto. A second major component preferably includes second and third pieces of luggage connected together and sized to have overall respective length, width, and depth dimensions no greater than 24-inches by 16-inches by 10-inches.

Abstract: A retractable handle apparatus for user-defined selective movement of an article of luggage along an underlying ground or supporting surface includes an elongate rigid graspable portion secured to a front wall surface of the article by a flexible portion that is coupled to the rigid portion. The flexible portion permit multi-directional pivotal and axially rotative movement of the graspable portion relative to the fixed front wall surface. A spring assembly extending along the flexible portion provides automatic return of the graspable portion to an initial position of nonuse when the handle is released by the user.

Abstract: A catalog case has a molded body attached to its bottom or hinge thereto and forming channels for the shanks of a pull-out handle which can be used to pull the case along. Preferably the case has two wheels at the rear end opposite the handle so that the case can be tilted upwardly about these wheels and pulled along the ground or floor while the wheel rides thereon. The pull-out handle can engage in grips at both ends of its travel so that the handle is only fixed relative to its guides at the opposite ends of its travel.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a suitcase wherein a retractable and extendable handle is secured to the suitcase through a positioning bracket that is provided with a pair of spring clips and a spring insert for automatically securing the handle in the retracted and extended positions.

Abstract: A frame work for soft-sided luggage comprises a U-shaped base structure that can be engaged with a U-shaped upper structure and/or a metal frame. The U-shaped upper structure or the metal frame serves to support a luggage configuration at the upper portion. The U-shaped base structure is provided with reinforcing ribs to increase the luggage rigidity, and also has wheel bases that can accommodate wheels for trailing the luggage. Guide grooves and guide bands are also provided on the U-shaped base structure to accommodate the metal frame when required. The U-shaped base and upper structures can be injection molded as standardized components that allow constructions of luggage with different structural configurations.

Abstract: A retractable handle assembly for a suitcase includes a hollow bracket mounted on a top plate of one of the half bodies thereof, a pair of lug portions each formed on one of the distal end portions of the bracket and each having a first bore laterally defined therein, a pair of outer tubes each securely mounted between the lug portion and a bottom plate of the half body and each having a second bore laterally defined therein for aligning with the first bore, a pair of inner tubes each slidably mounted in one of the outer tubes and each having a third bore laterally defined therein for aligning with the second bore, a substantially U-shaped handle portion mounted on the bracket and having two free end portions each fixedly engaged with the upper end of a corresponding one of the inner tubes, a pressing member movably mounted in the hollow bracket and including a knob extending through an opening of the hollow bracket, a biasing member mounted on an underside of the pressing member and including a pair of stubs