US3754773A
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Luggage rollers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-24
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-01-24
Abstract
Abstract A pair of units attachable around a luggage so to permit the luggage to travel along a floor or other surface such as a sidewalk and which eliminates the tiring task of carrying the luggage particularly when heavy, the units each consisting of a pair of roller casters on the underside of a block placable against the underside of the suitcase, the block being secured to the suitcase by straps extended up and around the suitcase and secured together by buckles.
Inventors
- 👤 M Bruno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:11
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/38; A45C13/385
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A roller attachment for luggage comprising a rigid base adapted to transversely span and support the bottom width of a piece of luggage, said base having a pair of spaced roller casters attached to the base for engagement with a floor surface in combination with a set of straps attached to the base forming an adjustable loop above the base for securing a piece of luggage on the base whereby the straps tightly encompass said luggage about its transverse dimension, said base having a uniform planar upper surface adapted to engage the luggage uniformly, said straps comprising a lower segment abutting the full length of the base, and being secured to said base by said casters, said segment extending beyond and above the base and a plurality of upper strap segments attached to the lower segment by adjustable means, said upper segments also being secured to each other by adjustable means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A roller attachment for luggage comprising a rigid base adapted to transversely span and support the bottom width of a piece of luggage, said base having a pair of spaced roller casters attached to the base for engagement with a floor surface in combination with a set of straps attached to the base forming an adjustable loop above the base for securing a piece of luggage on the base whereby the straps tightly encompass said luggage about its transverse dimension, said base having a uniform planar upper surface adapted to engage the luggage uniformly, said straps comprising a lower segment abutting the full length of the base, and being secured to said base by said casters, said segment extending beyond and above the base and a plurality of upper strap segments attached to the lower segment by adjustable means, said upper segments also being secured to each other by adjustable means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A device as in claim 1 whereby the lower segment has a buckle at one end and a perforated opposite end, and wherein said upper segments comprise similar parallel spaced vertical straps and an upper strap transversely attached to said vertical straps by means of buckles and perforated strap ends, said casters being disposed in symmetrically spaced relationship from the ends of the base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |