US3692155A
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Handle assembly
Assignee: Samsonite Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-22
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1990-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A handle assembly adapted to be connected with articles such as luggage and the like for carrying the same. The handle assembly includes substantially rigid and substantially U-shaped frame having a pair of opposed legs respectively terminating in inner ends to be connected with the article which is to be carried. An elongated cross member extends between and is fixed with said legs, this cross member having an outer edge region at the region of outer ends of the legs which are respectively distant from the inner ends thereof. The elongated cross member has an inner edge region spaced from but directed toward the inner ends of the legs. An elongated yieldable covering extends along the cross member at least at the inner edge region thereof and from the latter at least partly along opposed side surfaces of the cross member, while a suitable fastening means fixes this covering to the cross member. In this way the handle assembly is provided with a relatively soft, yieldable construction at least along the inner edge region of the cross member. The outer edge region of the cross member can retain its rigidity. This outer edge region can be covered by a relatively rigid channel which also serves to cover fasteners which fasten the yieldable covering to the cross member.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph N Laurita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:34
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
329 words
In a handle assembly, a substantially rigid frame of substantially U-shaped configuration having a pair of opposed legs respectively terminating in inner end regions adapted to be connected with an article to be carried by the handle assembly and respectively terminating in outer end regions respectively distant from said inner end regions, said frame including an elongated cross member extending between and fixed to said legs, having an outer elongated edge region terminating at the outer end regions of said legs and an elongated inner edge region terminating at said legs between said end regions thereof and spaced from said inner end regions of said legs, and elongated yieldable means fixed to said cross member, extending along and covering said inner edge region respectively along opposed side surfaces of said cross member at least part of the way toward said outer edge region thereof, to render said cross member relatively soft and yieldable at least along said inner edge region thereof, said yieldable means extending from said inner edge region of said cross member only along the opposed side surfaces thereof, while leaving said outer edge region of said cross member uncovered by said yieldable means to preserve the rigidity of said frame at said outer edge region of said cross member, a fastening means fastening said yieldable means to said cross member in the vicinity of said outer edge region thereof, and a substantially rigid elongated channel covering said outer edge region of said cross member and extending therefrom partly along said opposed side surfaces and covering said fastening means, said yieldable means including an inner body of a soft resilient material and an outer flexible sheet covering and engaging said body and extending beyond the latter toward said outer edge region of said cross member, only said outer cover sheet being fixed with said cross member by said fastening means, said flexible sheet holding said yieldable means in position between said flexible sheet and said cross member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
329 words
In a handle assembly, a substantially rigid frame of substantially U-shaped configuration having a pair of opposed legs respectively terminating in inner end regions adapted to be connected with an article to be carried by the handle assembly and respectively terminating in outer end regions respectively distant from said inner end regions, said frame including an elongated cross member extending between and fixed to said legs, having an outer elongated edge region terminating at the outer end regions of said legs and an elongated inner edge region terminating at said legs between said end regions thereof and spaced from said inner end regions of said legs, and elongated yieldable means fixed to said cross member, extending along and covering said inner edge region respectively along opposed side surfaces of said cross member at least part of the way toward said outer edge region thereof, to render said cross member relatively soft and yieldable at least along said inner edge region thereof, said yieldable means extending from said inner edge region of said cross member only along the opposed side surfaces thereof, while leaving said outer edge region of said cross member uncovered by said yieldable means to preserve the rigidity of said frame at said outer edge region of said cross member, a fastening means fastening said yieldable means to said cross member in the vicinity of said outer edge region thereof, and a substantially rigid elongated channel covering said outer edge region of said cross member and extending therefrom partly along said opposed side surfaces and covering said fastening means, said yieldable means including an inner body of a soft resilient material and an outer flexible sheet covering and engaging said body and extending beyond the latter toward said outer edge region of said cross member, only said outer cover sheet being fixed with said cross member by said fastening means, said flexible sheet holding said yieldable means in position between said flexible sheet and said cross member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said inner body is in the form of an extrusion of substantially U-shaped cross section receiving said inner edge region of said cross member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said extrusion has a maximum thickness at said inner edge region of said cross member and gradually tapers along said opposed side surfaces of said cross member toward said outer edge region of said cross member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said fastening means includes rivets fixing said yieldable means to said cross member, and said channel covering said rivets.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said frame is in the form of a one-piece molded body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
423 words
In a handle assembly, a substantially rigid frame of substantially U-shaped configuration having a pair of opposed legs respectively terminating in inner end regions adapted to be connected with an article to be carried by the handle assembly and respectively terminating in outer end regions respectively distant from said inner end regions, said frame including an elongated cross member extending between and fixed to said legs, having an outer elongated edge region terminating at the outer end regions of said legs and an elongated inner edge region terminating at said legs between said end regions thereof and spaced from said inner end regions of said legs, and elongated yieldable means fixed to said cross member, extending along and covering said inner edge region thereof, and extending from said inner edge region respectively along opposes side suRfaces of said cross member at least part of the way toward said outer edge region thereof, to render said cross member relatively soft and yieldable at least along said inner edge region thereof, said yieldable means extending from said inner edge region of said cross member only along the opposed side surfaces thereof, while leaving said outer edge region of said cross member uncovered by said yieldable means to preserve the rigidity of said frame at said outer edge region of said cross member, a fastening means fastening said yieldable means to said cross member in the vicinity of said outer edge region thereof, and a substantially rigid elongated channel covering said outer edge region of said cross member and extending therefrom partly along said opposed side surfaces and covering said fastening means, said yieldable means including an inner body of soft resilient material and an outer flexible sheet covering and engaging said body, at least said outer sheet being fixed with said cross member by said fastening means, said inner body being in the form of an extrusion of substantially U-shaped cross section receiving said inner edge region of said cross member, said extrusion having a maximum thickness at said inner edge region of said cross member and gradually tapering along said opposed side surfaces of said cross member toward said outer edge region of said cross member, said flexible sheet extending beyond said extrusion toward said outer edge region of said cross member, said cross member being formed adjacent said outer edge region thereof with a pair of elongated grooves situated in said opposed side surfaces of said cross member, said sheet member extending into said grooves and being retained therein by said fastening means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
423 words
In a handle assembly, a substantially rigid frame of substantially U-shaped configuration having a pair of opposed legs respectively terminating in inner end regions adapted to be connected with an article to be carried by the handle assembly and respectively terminating in outer end regions respectively distant from said inner end regions, said frame including an elongated cross member extending between and fixed to said legs, having an outer elongated edge region terminating at the outer end regions of said legs and an elongated inner edge region terminating at said legs between said end regions thereof and spaced from said inner end regions of said legs, and elongated yieldable means fixed to said cross member, extending along and covering said inner edge region thereof, and extending from said inner edge region respectively along opposes side suRfaces of said cross member at least part of the way toward said outer edge region thereof, to render said cross member relatively soft and yieldable at least along said inner edge region thereof, said yieldable means extending from said inner edge region of said cross member only along the opposed side surfaces thereof, while leaving said outer edge region of said cross member uncovered by said yieldable means to preserve the rigidity of said frame at said outer edge region of said cross member, a fastening means fastening said yieldable means to said cross member in the vicinity of said outer edge region thereof, and a substantially rigid elongated channel covering said outer edge region of said cross member and extending therefrom partly along said opposed side surfaces and covering said fastening means, said yieldable means including an inner body of soft resilient material and an outer flexible sheet covering and engaging said body, at least said outer sheet being fixed with said cross member by said fastening means, said inner body being in the form of an extrusion of substantially U-shaped cross section receiving said inner edge region of said cross member, said extrusion having a maximum thickness at said inner edge region of said cross member and gradually tapering along said opposed side surfaces of said cross member toward said outer edge region of said cross member, said flexible sheet extending beyond said extrusion toward said outer edge region of said cross member, said cross member being formed adjacent said outer edge region thereof with a pair of elongated grooves situated in said opposed side surfaces of said cross member, said sheet member extending into said grooves and being retained therein by said fastening means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination of claim 6 and wherein said fastening means is in the form of rivets extending through the sheet material and said cross member at the region of said grooves thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 7 and wherein said channel has inner edges directed toward each other and pressing said sheet material into said grooves.
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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) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |