US4335895A
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Wheeled carrier for suitcases and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-03-03
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Granted: 1982-06-22
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Expires: 2001-03-03
Abstract
Abstract A wheeled carrier particularly adapted for transporting suitcases and like articles. A support for the article is swingably connected to a wheel mount which in turn carries a pair of ground wheels. The support, the wheel mount and the wheels are adapted to be arranged in coplanar relationship to permit storing the carrier in a relatively small, narrow space when not in use.
Inventors
- 👤 Brooks Walker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:12
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62B; B62B1/00; B62B1/10; B62B1/12; B62B2202/00; B62B2202/24; B62B2205/00; B62B2205/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A wheeled carrier for articles such as suitcases and the like comprising: a generally U-shaped support adapted to engage one side of such article, a wheel mount swingably secured to said support and adapted to be swung from a closed nested position substantially within and coplanar with said support to an open position in a plane substantially normal to the plane of said support, a ground wheel, a fitting rotatably suppporting said ground wheel, said fitting being swingably mounted on said wheel mount for swinging said ground wheel from a working position with the plane of said ground wheel substantially normal to the plane of said wheel mount to a position coplanar with said mount, and means removably connected to said mount for manual manipulation of said mount, whereby when said means is removed said carrier may be arranged with the planes of said support, wheel mount and wheel all in coplanar relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A wheeled carrier for articles such as suitcases and the like comprising: a generally U-shaped support adapted to engage one side of such article, a wheel mount swingably secured to said support and adapted to be swung from a closed nested position substantially within and coplanar with said support to an open position in a plane substantially normal to the plane of said support, a ground wheel, a fitting rotatably suppporting said ground wheel, said fitting being swingably mounted on said wheel mount for swinging said ground wheel from a working position with the plane of said ground wheel substantially normal to the plane of said wheel mount to a position coplanar with said mount, and means removably connected to said mount for manual manipulation of said mount, whereby when said means is removed said carrier may be arranged with the planes of said support, wheel mount and wheel all in coplanar relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A carrier accoridng to claim 1 wherein said wheel mount is generally U-shaped with its leg portions generally parallel to the leg portions of said support when in said closed nested position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A carrier according to claim 2 wherein said wheel mount is provided with a pair of such ground wheel fittings with each fitting swingably supported on a leg of said mount.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A carrier according to claim 3 wherein locking means is provided to prevent said wheel fittings from swinging relative to said leg portions of said mount when said carrier is in working position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A carrier according to claim 4 wherein said locking means includes extensions on the free ends of said legs of said support, said extensions being formed complementarily to said fittings.
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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) | 1985-06-21 | 1985-12-21 | 1986-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-21 | 1989-12-21 | 1990-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-21 | 1993-12-21 | 1994-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |