US4062429A
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Combined garment bag and carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-16
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Granted: 1977-12-13
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Expires: 1995-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A combined garment bag and carrier constructed as a unit consisting of a garment bag, a pair of ground engaging wheels secured to the bottom portion thereof, tubular members extending within and along the full length of the garment bag to maintain the garment bag in an extended position, means mounted at the midportion of the tubular members permitting the folding of the garment bag, a sleeve slidably mounted on the tubular members preventing the folding of the garment bag, a handle secured to the tubular means at the top portion of the garment bag for actuating the sleeve to its folding and non-folding positions, and a foldable bracket mounted adjacent to the wheels for carrying luggage thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin A. Tabor
- 👤 Abby F. Tabor
- 👤 Clyde A. Laing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:03
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A combined garment bag and carrier comprising a substantially rectangular and pliable front and rear wall, top, side and bottom end wall means joining said front and rear walls forming an enclosed rectangular compartment for clothing, an opening along said front wall, zipper means enclosing said opening, a pair of ground engaging wheels mounted on said bottom end wall means, elongated means extending from said bottom end wall to said top end wall means, link means mounted at substantially the mid-portion of said elongated means for permitting folding of said garment bag, restraining means releasably mounted on said link means and a handle secured to the top portion of said elongated means for rolling said garment bag along the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A combined garment bag and carrier comprising a substantially rectangular and pliable front and rear wall, top, side and bottom end wall means joining said front and rear walls forming an enclosed rectangular compartment for clothing, an opening along said front wall, zipper means enclosing said opening, a pair of ground engaging wheels mounted on said bottom end wall means, elongated means extending from said bottom end wall to said top end wall means, link means mounted at substantially the mid-portion of said elongated means for permitting folding of said garment bag, restraining means releasably mounted on said link means and a handle secured to the top portion of said elongated means for rolling said garment bag along the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 taken in combination with means cooperatively engaging said handle and said restraining means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The structure as recited by claim 2 wherein said restraining means comprises a slidably mounted sleeve, and a coil spring connecting the lower end portion of said sleeve and said bottom end wall means and yieldingly urging said sleeve in a downward direction, a member joining said handle and the upper end portion of said sleeve and means releasably securing said handle to said elongated means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
The structure as recited by claim 3 taken in combination with an opening formed in said pliable rear wall, said handle extending through said opening, interlocking members mounted along each side of said opening, a zipper head secured to said handle on the upper and lower side of said handle, said zipper heads engaging said interlocking members permitting the sliding of said handle along said opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure as recited by claim 4 wherein said bottom end wall means comprises a rigid reinforcing member extending therealong and said ground engaging wheels being secured to said rigid reinforcing member and a pair of arm members pivotally mounted at one end to said rigid reinforcing member forming a bracket for carrying baggage thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure as recited by claim 5 and a strap handle mounted at the mid-portion of said rear wall for carrying said garment bag when in a folded position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
In combination: a flexible and foldable garment container; means within said container for holding said container in an inflexible and unfolded condition; said holding means including first means within said container for allowing bending of said holding means whereby said container may be folded; and said holding means further including second means coupled to said first means and extending through said container for permitting operation of said first means from outside of said container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
In combination: a flexible and foldable garment container; means within said container for holding said container in an inflexible and unfolded condition; said holding means including first means within said container for allowing bending of said holding means whereby said container may be folded; and said holding means further including second means coupled to said first means and extending through said container for permitting operation of said first means from outside of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination recited in claim 7 further comprising means on said container for effecting a low friction contact with a supporting surface.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination recited in claim 8 wherein said low friction contacting means comprises at least one wheel outside of said container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination recited in claim 9 further comprising a brace member extending across one end of said container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination recited in claim 10 wherein said holding means comprises a rod extending within said container and substantially normal to said brace member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination recited in claim 11 wherein said low friction contacting means is carried by said brace member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination recited in claim 7 wherein said holding means comprises a rod extending within said container.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination recited in claim 13 wherein said first means comprises a hinge along said rod.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
A portable luggage carrier comprising: a brace member; a rod extending substantially normal to said brace member; first means for allowing folding of said rod; a wheel carried by said brace member; and a flexible container surrounding said rod and foldable therewith.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
A portable luggage carrier comprising: a brace member; a rod extending substantially normal to said brace member; first means for allowing folding of said rod; a wheel carried by said brace member; and a flexible container surrounding said rod and foldable therewith.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The luggage carrier recited in claim 15, further comprising a leg pivotted to said brace member and rotatable to a position transverse to said brace member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The luggage carrier recited in claim 15 further comprising second means extending through said container for permitting operation of said first means outside of said container.
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) | 1980-12-12 | 1981-06-13 | 1981-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-12 | 1985-06-13 | 1985-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-12 | 1989-06-13 | 1989-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |