US3871676A
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Portable luggage or load carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-01
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A portable luggage or load carrier comprising a plurality of pivotally connected members, links or levers to form a generally lazy-tongs type of linkage, with said members or links having rollers or casters secured to the outer ends thereof whereby the load carrier may be moved on a ground or supporting surface, said pivotally connected members or links adapted to be pivoted to an extended load carrying position, said strap members connected to said load carrier whereby the load is supported on the load carrier and moved with the load carrier on the ground or supporting surface, said load carrier being readily pivotable to a collapsed position to occupy a minimum of space so that it may be easily carried in a non-load carrying position.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles J Renard
- 👤 Louis L Rifken
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:04
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/38; A45C13/385; B; B62; B62B; B62B5/00; B62B5/0083; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A portable luggage carrier comprising at least four interconnected links pivotally connected, with each link pivotally connected to another link intermediate the opposite ends and also pivotally connected to another link adjacent their ends so that said interconnected links form a lazy-tongs type of linkage arrangement whereby said links may be pivoted to an extended elongated luggage carrying position or to a retracted no-luggage carrying position where the links are pivoted to lie adjacent and substantially contiguous to each other, a roller or caster secured to the outer ends of each of said links whereby the luggage carrier may be rolled or wheeled on a floor or ground surface with the luggage supported thereon, said links having means associated therewith whereby the top portions of the links are on the same horizontal plane so that the bottom of the luggage rests flat on the interconnected links, the ouTermost ends of each of said links having means to which straps are secured, which straps are secured to the luggage to retain the luggage on said luggage carrier while the carrier is rolled on a floor or ground surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A portable luggage carrier comprising at least four interconnected links pivotally connected, with each link pivotally connected to another link intermediate the opposite ends and also pivotally connected to another link adjacent their ends so that said interconnected links form a lazy-tongs type of linkage arrangement whereby said links may be pivoted to an extended elongated luggage carrying position or to a retracted no-luggage carrying position where the links are pivoted to lie adjacent and substantially contiguous to each other, a roller or caster secured to the outer ends of each of said links whereby the luggage carrier may be rolled or wheeled on a floor or ground surface with the luggage supported thereon, said links having means associated therewith whereby the top portions of the links are on the same horizontal plane so that the bottom of the luggage rests flat on the interconnected links, the ouTermost ends of each of said links having means to which straps are secured, which straps are secured to the luggage to retain the luggage on said luggage carrier while the carrier is rolled on a floor or ground surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A portable luggage carrier as set forth in claim 1 in which the straps are adjustable with respect to the luggage carrier, and by said adjustment of said straps the links are caused to pivot relative to each other to lengthen or shorten the load carrier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A portable luggage carrier as set forth in claim 1 in which the strap extends between and is connected to a pair of pivoted links which, when the strap is adjustably tightened around the luggage, will cause said links to pivot toward each other to automatically lengthen or elongate the load carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A portable luggage carrier as set forth in claim 1 in which the straps are flexible and elastic and in which they are detachably secured to the carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A portable luggage carrier as set forth in claim 1 in which two of said links have upwardly extending offset portions extending to the same horizontal plane of the top surfaces of said two other links so that the top surfaces of all four members are on the same horizontal plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A portable luggage carrier as set forth in claim 1 in which the links have openings adjacent their ends and in which the straps have hook ends which are secured to said openings to hold the luggage in a secure position.
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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |