US3269495A
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Plastic heat-sealed luggage handle with handgrip and end loops
Assignee: Philadelphia Handle Co
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Filing: 1965-04-26
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Bush
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:42
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A HANDLE COMPRISING A CONTINUOUS BAIL INCLUDING A PAIR OF FLIGHTS JOINED AT THEIR ENDS BY WEBS, A UNITARY ELONGATED HANDGRIP INCLUDING A CENTRAL SOLID CORE WITH VERTICALLY SPACED SURFACES AND LONGITUDINAL GROOVES IN OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, WALLS SPREADABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CORE ADJACENT ONE OF SAID VERTICALLY SPACED SURFACES AND HAVING FREE ENDS ADAPTED TO ABUT SAID CORE ADJACENT THE OTHER VERTICALLY SPACED SURFACE, SAID WALLS COOPERATING WITH SAID GROOVES TO FORM LONGITUDINAL CHANNELS, SAID FLIGHTS BEING RECEIVED IN SAID CHANNELS THROUGH THE OPENING FORMED BETWEEN THE FREE ENDS OF SAID WALLS AND SAID CORE WHEN SAID WALLS ARE SPREAD APART, SAID FREE ENDS OF SAID WALLS BEING FUSED TO SAID CORE AND TO SAID FLIGHTS TO SECURE SAID FLIGHTS IN SAID CHANNELS AND FORM SAID WEBS INTO LOOPS FOR ATTACHMENT TO LUGGAGE, CARRYING CASES AND THE LIKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A HANDLE COMPRISING A CONTINUOUS BAIL INCLUDING A PAIR OF FLIGHTS JOINED AT THEIR ENDS BY WEBS, A UNITARY ELONGATED HANDGRIP INCLUDING A CENTRAL SOLID CORE WITH VERTICALLY SPACED SURFACES AND LONGITUDINAL GROOVES IN OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, WALLS SPREADABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CORE ADJACENT ONE OF SAID VERTICALLY SPACED SURFACES AND HAVING FREE ENDS ADAPTED TO ABUT SAID CORE ADJACENT THE OTHER VERTICALLY SPACED SURFACE, SAID WALLS COOPERATING WITH SAID GROOVES TO FORM LONGITUDINAL CHANNELS, SAID FLIGHTS BEING RECEIVED IN SAID CHANNELS THROUGH THE OPENING FORMED BETWEEN THE FREE ENDS OF SAID WALLS AND SAID CORE WHEN SAID WALLS ARE SPREAD APART, SAID FREE ENDS OF SAID WALLS BEING FUSED TO SAID CORE AND TO SAID FLIGHTS TO SECURE SAID FLIGHTS IN SAID CHANNELS AND FORM SAID WEBS INTO LOOPS FOR ATTACHMENT TO LUGGAGE, CARRYING CASES AND THE LIKE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |