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EP0132016A2
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Wheeled garment bag
Assignee: Lenox Inc
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Filing: 1984-02-29
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2004-02-29
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose piece of luggage with wheels (18a,18b) and a handle assembly (20, 50) having a garment enclosure (10) in which large articles of clothing may be hung and lesser enclosures (36a, 36b) for storage of small articles. The article also serves as a cart for other luggage. Its handle assembly (20, 50) may be collapsed, support feet (16a, 16b) retracted and the garment enclosure (10) folded to give it the appearance and utility of a normal suitcase.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin E. Williams
- 👤 David B. Charney
- 👤 Donald J. Rebele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:23
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/004; A45C5/00; A45C5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A luggage device characterized in that it comprises a base support unit (17) having wheels (18a; 18b) extending downward for it to roll, a telescoping pole (50) releasably locking in an extended position attached at one end to the base support unit (17) extending upward and having a handle (20) near its other end, at least one retractable support foot (16a or 16b) assembled to base support unit (17) to hold the luggage device upright and to carry additional luggage rested upon them when they are extended outward from the base support unit (17) a garment enclosure (10) which, when in an operable position, has its lower portion attached to the base support unit (17) and its upper portion adapted to be folded downwardly or raised upwardly and supported by the telescoping pole (50) when in the extended position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A luggage device characterized in that it comprises a base support unit (17) having wheels (18a; 18b) extending downward for it to roll, a telescoping pole (50) releasably locking in an extended position attached at one end to the base support unit (17) extending upward and having a handle (20) near its other end, at least one retractable support foot (16a or 16b) assembled to base support unit (17) to hold the luggage device upright and to carry additional luggage rested upon them when they are extended outward from the base support unit (17) a garment enclosure (10) which, when in an operable position, has its lower portion attached to the base support unit (17) and its upper portion adapted to be folded downwardly or raised upwardly and supported by the telescoping pole (50) when in the extended position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A luggage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle (20) has an actuator (52) adapted to cause the telescoping pole (50), when locked in its extended position, to release permitting the telescoping pole (50) to collapse.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A luggage device according to claim 1, or 2, characterized in that it has an auxiliary handle (34) affixed to the garment enclosure (10) near a position of its fold crease.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A luggage device according to claim 1, 2 or 3 characterized in that there are small enclosures (36a and 36b) in addition to garment enclosure (10).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A luggage device according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the or each retractable support foot (16a or 16b) has a spring device (9a or 9b) adapted to rotate it outwardly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A luggage device according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the telescoping pole (50) has a plurality of tubular sections (50a, 50b, 50c) locked into the extended position by a plurality of spring clips (53a, 53b, 53c) a portion of which protrudes through a hole in the tubular sections (50a, 50b, 50c) of the telescoping pole (50).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
A luggage device according to claim 6, characterized in that the protruding portions of the spring clips (53a, 53b, 53c) are retracted when subsequently engaged by the tubular sections (50a, 50b, 50c) of the telescoping pole (50).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A luggage device according to claim 7, characterized in that the telescoping pole (50) is initially collapsed by depressirig an inner tubular section (51) to retract the first spring clip (53a).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
A luggage device according to claim 7, characterized in that the telescoping pole (50) is initially collapsed by retracting a first spring clip (53a) with mechanical linkage.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A luggage device according to claim 7, characterized in that the telescoping pole (50) is initially collapsed by retracting a first spring clip (53a) with manual direct pressure.
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