US3924872A
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Luggage with pull device
Assignee: Rapid-American Corp
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Filing: 1974-08-08
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Granted: 1975-12-09
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Expires: 1994-08-08
Abstract
Abstract A pull strap for rolling luggage wherein one end of the strap is secured at the top surface of the luggage at one side of center; the free end of the strap is provided with a hand loop having a snap which may be releasably secured to a corresponding snap on the top surface of the luggage at the other side of center. Where a luggage handle having bails or loops is used, the strap, when stored, is drawn through the bails or loops thereby imparting a further finished and balanced appearance to the luggage.
Inventors
- 👤 Pasquale Robert Sollazzi
- 👤 Michael Avrum Kaufman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:49
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26; A45C13/262; A45C13/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
229 words
In luggage having a bottom wall and a top wall; a flexible pull strap; means for permanently securing one end of said pull strap on said top wall; and means for releasably securing the other end of said pull strap on said top wall, the pull strap, when thus releasably secured, extending in substantial surface to surface relation along said top wall; said bottom wall being provided with rolling members and the top wall is provided with a handle; the said strap being permanently secured to said top wall on one side of said handle and releasably secured to said top wall on the other side of said handle; said strap extending along said handle when said other end of the strap is releasably secured to said top wall; mountings for said handle comprising loops, the openings of said loops extending normal to the strap when the strap is releasably secured at its said other end; the strap, when so secured, passing through said loops; the strap being looped at its secured end and having a hand loop at its other end; a releasable attachment member on one surface of said hand loop and a corresponding releasable attachment member on the said top wall on the side of the handle opposite the point of securement of the strap; the said strap presenting a balanced appearance at the luggage top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
229 words
In luggage having a bottom wall and a top wall; a flexible pull strap; means for permanently securing one end of said pull strap on said top wall; and means for releasably securing the other end of said pull strap on said top wall, the pull strap, when thus releasably secured, extending in substantial surface to surface relation along said top wall; said bottom wall being provided with rolling members and the top wall is provided with a handle; the said strap being permanently secured to said top wall on one side of said handle and releasably secured to said top wall on the other side of said handle; said strap extending along said handle when said other end of the strap is releasably secured to said top wall; mountings for said handle comprising loops, the openings of said loops extending normal to the strap when the strap is releasably secured at its said other end; the strap, when so secured, passing through said loops; the strap being looped at its secured end and having a hand loop at its other end; a releasable attachment member on one surface of said hand loop and a corresponding releasable attachment member on the said top wall on the side of the handle opposite the point of securement of the strap; the said strap presenting a balanced appearance at the luggage top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
In the luggage of claim 1, the said strap being threaded through said handle loops when in a stored position of said strap with the aforesaid releasable attachment members engaged; and being removable from said handle loops for use as a pull strap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the luggage of claim 2, the said strap hand loop being compressed at its outer end to facilitate threading through the handle loops.
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) | 1978-12-08 | 1979-06-09 | 1979-12-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-08 | 1983-06-09 | 1983-12-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-08 | 1987-06-09 | 1987-12-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |