US4538709A
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Wheeled garment bag
Assignee: SINOWAY INT'L (LA) Inc
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Filing: 1983-07-11
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Granted: 1985-09-03
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Expires: 2003-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A multipurpose piece of luggage with wheels and a collapsible handle having a garment enclosure in which large articles of clothing may be hung and lesser enclosures for storage of small articles. The invention also serves as a cart for other luggage. Its handle may be collapsed, support feet retracted and garment enclosure folded to give it the appearance and utility of a normal suitcase.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin E. Williams
- 👤 David B. Chaney
- 👤 Donald J. Rebele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:37
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/004; A45C5/00; A45C5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A luggage device comprising: (a) a base support unit having wheels extending downward upon which it may roll; (b) a garment enclosure which, when in an operable position, has its lower portion attached to said base support unit and its upper portion either folded downwardly or raised upwardly; (c) a linearly extensible, telescoping pole including means for releasably locking it in an extended position, means for attaching said pole at one end to said base support unit, said pole extending upwardly through only said lower portion of said garment enclosure and having a handle near its other end, means for releasably attaching said handle to the top of said upper portion for supporting said garment enclosure when said pole is extended; and (d) one or more retractable support feet assembled to said base support unit to hold said luggage device upright and to carry additional luggage rested upon them when they are extended outward from said base support unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A luggage device comprising: (a) a base support unit having wheels extending downward upon which it may roll; (b) a garment enclosure which, when in an operable position, has its lower portion attached to said base support unit and its upper portion either folded downwardly or raised upwardly; (c) a linearly extensible, telescoping pole including means for releasably locking it in an extended position, means for attaching said pole at one end to said base support unit, said pole extending upwardly through only said lower portion of said garment enclosure and having a handle near its other end, means for releasably attaching said handle to the top of said upper portion for supporting said garment enclosure when said pole is extended; and (d) one or more retractable support feet assembled to said base support unit to hold said luggage device upright and to carry additional luggage rested upon them when they are extended outward from said base support unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A luggage device in accordance with claim 1 wherein a rigid protective sleeve is fixed to said base support unit and extends upward around said telescoping pole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A luggage device in accordance with claim 1 further comprising at least one stretch cord mounted in a tubular pocket formed in said garment enclosure and attached to a slide which slides longitudinally along said pocket between a retracted storage position and an extended position for securing other objects to the luggage device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
A luggage device as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for releasably locking said telescoping pole includes a plurality of tubular sections which are locked into said extended position by a plurality of spring clips, a portion of which protrude through holes which are aligned in registration in the tubular section and are retracted by engagement of a relatively interior tubular section, wherein an inner tube is slideably mounted at the upper end of said pole and resiliently biased away from the uppermost spring clip, said tube being connected to a button formed on said handle which may be depressed to move the interior tube against the uppermost spring clip and retract it.
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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) | 1988-09-02 | 1989-03-04 | 1989-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-02 | 1993-03-04 | 1993-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-02 | 1997-03-04 | 1997-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |