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US4261447A
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Suitcase cart
Assignee: JFC INVESTMENTS Inc
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Filing: 1980-01-28
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 2000-01-28
Abstract
Abstract The suitcase cart includes a suitcase and parallel tubular frame members affixed to the bottom of the suitcase. The frame members are L-shaped. A U-shaped handle telescopes relative to one pair of legs of the frame members, and a U-shaped base member telescopes relative to the other pair of legs of the frame members. Wheels are provided at the corners of the frame members. The handle is manipulated to wheel the suitcase along with or without an additional article on the base.
Inventors
- 👤 Antonio M. Arias
- 👤 Juan F. Cerna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:57
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
In combination with a suitcase having a top wall, a bottom wall and four side walls, the improvement comprising: a pair of substantially L-shaped, tubular frame means for supporting said suitcase and each having two legs joining each other at a corner; one leg of each of said frame means being affixed to the bottom wall of said suitcase and extending parallel to two respective side walls with said one legs being parallel to each other in spaced relation; the other leg of each of said frame means extending parallel to said respective side walls adjacent a third of said side walls with said other legs parallel to each other in spaced relation; a generally U-shaped handle means having parallel legs telescopically received in said one legs of said frame means for manipulating said suitcase; said handle means having a cross arm movable from a retracted position near the fourth side wall to an extended operating position spaced outward from said fourth side wall; a generally U-shaped base means having parallel legs telescopically received in said other legs of said frame means for retaining an additional article; said base means having a cross arm movable from a retracted position near the top wall to an extended operating position spaced upward from said top wall; and wheel means affixed to the corners of said L-shaped frame means for permitting said suitcase to be wheeled along by manipulation of said handle means with or without an additional article on said base means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
In combination with a suitcase having a top wall, a bottom wall and four side walls, the improvement comprising: a pair of substantially L-shaped, tubular frame means for supporting said suitcase and each having two legs joining each other at a corner; one leg of each of said frame means being affixed to the bottom wall of said suitcase and extending parallel to two respective side walls with said one legs being parallel to each other in spaced relation; the other leg of each of said frame means extending parallel to said respective side walls adjacent a third of said side walls with said other legs parallel to each other in spaced relation; a generally U-shaped handle means having parallel legs telescopically received in said one legs of said frame means for manipulating said suitcase; said handle means having a cross arm movable from a retracted position near the fourth side wall to an extended operating position spaced outward from said fourth side wall; a generally U-shaped base means having parallel legs telescopically received in said other legs of said frame means for retaining an additional article; said base means having a cross arm movable from a retracted position near the top wall to an extended operating position spaced upward from said top wall; and wheel means affixed to the corners of said L-shaped frame means for permitting said suitcase to be wheeled along by manipulation of said handle means with or without an additional article on said base means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The suitcase according to claim 1 in which: said suitcase has a cover over said one leg of said frame means for hiding the same.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The suitcase according to claim 2 in which: said cover is recessed from said fourth side wall to receive said cross arm of said handle means in said retracted position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The suitcase according to claim 1 in which: said legs and said handle means and said base means each have openings therein corresponding to said extended and retracted positions; and said suitcase further includes glide means removably received in certain ones of said openings for supporting said suitcase in alternate level positions, and for retaining said cross arms in said extended and retracted positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The suitcase according to claim 4 in which: said openings in said handle means and said base means have threads and said glide means includes screw means screwed into said threads respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The suitcase according to claim 5 in which: said other legs of said frame means terminate under said top wall to permit recessing of said cross arm of said base means relative to said top wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The suitcase according to claim 6 which: said suitcase has a cover over said one legs of said frame means for hiding the same.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The suitcase according to claim 7 in which: said cover is recessed from said fourth side wall to receive said cross arm of said handle means in said retracted 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) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |