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US3982613A
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Retractable pull strap on wheeled luggage
Assignee: MCCRORY PARENT CORP
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Filing: 1975-08-07
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Granted: 1976-09-28
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Expires: 1995-08-07
Abstract
Abstract A retractable pull strap, string, chain or cord for wheeled luggage wherein a casing with a spring wound spool is mounted in the luggage adjacent an opening through which the strap, string, chain or cord may be drawn. The handle may be ornamental, have the logo of the manufacturer, carry an identification tag or be removable or replaceable.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:21
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26; A45C13/262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
In luggage having top, bottom side and end walls, a flexible elongated pull member for luggage, a support for said flexible elongated pull member, a spool carried by said support; one end of said flexible elongated pull member being attached to said spool; said support being secured within said luggage at a portion of said luggage remote from said bottom wall; an opening in said luggage adjacent said support; said flexible elongated pull member extending through said opening to the exterior of said luggage; said spool being biased to retract and wind up said flexible elongated pull member; said flexible elongated pull member being extendable through said luggage opening to pull the luggage and being retractable by said spool when released; said support comprising a casing; said casing having an opening through which said flexible elongated pull member is drawn; said casing opening and said luggage opening being aligned; said casing being mounted on the interior of the top wall of the luggage and the said opening in the luggage is at an area thereof adjacent a
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
In luggage having top, bottom side and end walls, a flexible elongated pull member for luggage, a support for said flexible elongated pull member, a spool carried by said support; one end of said flexible elongated pull member being attached to said spool; said support being secured within said luggage at a portion of said luggage remote from said bottom wall; an opening in said luggage adjacent said support; said flexible elongated pull member extending through said opening to the exterior of said luggage; said spool being biased to retract and wind up said flexible elongated pull member; said flexible elongated pull member being extendable through said luggage opening to pull the luggage and being retractable by said spool when released; said support comprising a casing; said casing having an opening through which said flexible elongated pull member is drawn; said casing opening and said luggage opening being aligned; said casing being mounted on the interior of the top wall of the luggage and the said opening in the luggage is at an area thereof adjacent a
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The luggage and flexible elongated pull member of claim 1, wherein said flexible elongated pull member is a strap and the openings in the luggage
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The luggage and flexible elongated pull member of claim 1, wherein said
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The luggage and flexible elongated pull member of claim 1, wherein said
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The luggage and flexible elongated pull member of claim 1, wherein the end of the flexible elongated pull member extending from the opening in the luggage comprises a handle dimensional to block full retraction of
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The luggage and flexible elongated pull member of claim 5, wherein said
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The luggage and flexible elongated pull member of claim 5, wherein said handle is removable and replaceable at the free end of said flexible elongated pull member.
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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) | 1979-09-28 | 1980-03-29 | 1980-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-28 | 1984-03-29 | 1984-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-28 | 1988-03-29 | 1988-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |