US3889965A
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Wheeled accessories for suitcases
Assignee: DMS ENTERPRISES Ltd C/O GREENBAUM & GOLD Ltd
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Filing: 1974-05-09
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-05-09
Abstract
Abstract A wheeled support applicable under each end portion of a suitcase for the manual propulsion of the same. The support is bound to the suitcase by buckle-coupled straps, which are slidable to preferably locate the buckles on top of the suitcase. Each support carries a wheeled unit which is slidably disposed and removable by the release of a latch.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolf Zeitlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:36
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B5/00; B62B5/0083; A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/38; A45C13/385; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
313 words
Wheeled support means for luggage comprising a pair of wheeled assemblies which are removably attachable to said luggage in spaced relationship to each other when attached to said luggage, each of said wheeled assemblies comprising a luggagebearing channel plate to be fitted transversely on one side of said luggage adjacent the end of said side, a first slot extending lengthwise of said plate, the open side of said first slot facing the side of said plate opposite the side of said plate contacting said luggage side, the said first slot having opposing grooves extending laterally from the open side to form recesses, a strap slidably inserted into said recesses to hold said plate to said luggage side, a terminal buckle keeper on one end of said strap to receive the other end of said strap to lockingly couple the ends of said strap to secure the plate to said luggage side, a second slot formed in the side of the plate opposite the side of the plate contacting said luggage side and extending parallel to, but spaced from, said first slot, and second slot having opposing grooves extending laterally from the open side of said second slot to form recesses along the sides of said second slot and flanges along the open side of said plate, an insert plate having a pair of spaced caster wheels secured to one side thereof removably insertable into the recesses of said second slot, a pair of opposed recesses in said flanges midway between the ends of said channel plate, a finger latch of resilient material secured to the under side of said insert plate midway between said caster wheels and extending laterally beyond the side of said insert plate, said latch engaging one of said flange recesses when the insert plate is fitted into said second slot to secure said insert plate in said channel plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
313 words
Wheeled support means for luggage comprising a pair of wheeled assemblies which are removably attachable to said luggage in spaced relationship to each other when attached to said luggage, each of said wheeled assemblies comprising a luggagebearing channel plate to be fitted transversely on one side of said luggage adjacent the end of said side, a first slot extending lengthwise of said plate, the open side of said first slot facing the side of said plate opposite the side of said plate contacting said luggage side, the said first slot having opposing grooves extending laterally from the open side to form recesses, a strap slidably inserted into said recesses to hold said plate to said luggage side, a terminal buckle keeper on one end of said strap to receive the other end of said strap to lockingly couple the ends of said strap to secure the plate to said luggage side, a second slot formed in the side of the plate opposite the side of the plate contacting said luggage side and extending parallel to, but spaced from, said first slot, and second slot having opposing grooves extending laterally from the open side of said second slot to form recesses along the sides of said second slot and flanges along the open side of said plate, an insert plate having a pair of spaced caster wheels secured to one side thereof removably insertable into the recesses of said second slot, a pair of opposed recesses in said flanges midway between the ends of said channel plate, a finger latch of resilient material secured to the under side of said insert plate midway between said caster wheels and extending laterally beyond the side of said insert plate, said latch engaging one of said flange recesses when the insert plate is fitted into said second slot to secure said insert plate in said channel plate.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |