US4544051A
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Luggage utilizing series of fabric-covered battens
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-01-16
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Granted: 1985-10-01
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Expires: 2004-01-16
Abstract
Abstract Three luggage embodiments are disclosed. Each embodiment comprises outer and inner layers of flexible material. A series of closely adjacent parallel battens are sandwiched between the layers, there being rows of stitching between battens which form sheath-like pockets in which the battens are contained. The layers are also stitched at the ends of the battens. Handles are riveted to two battens, a zipper extending therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira M. Saltz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:19
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C3/00; A45C3/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A luggage case or bag comprising outer and inner layers of flexible sheet material, a series of closely spaced parallel battens sandwiched between said layers, rows of stitching passing through said outer and inner layers in the spacing between adjacent battens to pull said outer and inner layers together along lines extending in said spacing between adjacent battens to form sheath-like pockets, each pocket containing a batten therein, whereby said battens can pivot or angle relative to each other along the particular row of stitching therebetween, belting at the ends of the luggage, and additional stitching passing through the inner and outer layers of flexible sheet material at the ends of said battens, said additional stitching also passing through a marginal portion of said belting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A luggage case or bag comprising outer and inner layers of flexible sheet material, a series of closely spaced parallel battens sandwiched between said layers, rows of stitching passing through said outer and inner layers in the spacing between adjacent battens to pull said outer and inner layers together along lines extending in said spacing between adjacent battens to form sheath-like pockets, each pocket containing a batten therein, whereby said battens can pivot or angle relative to each other along the particular row of stitching therebetween, belting at the ends of the luggage, and additional stitching passing through the inner and outer layers of flexible sheet material at the ends of said battens, said additional stitching also passing through a marginal portion of said belting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Luggage in accordance with claim 1 in which said belting includes two strips, said additional stitching passing through the marginal portion of only one of said strips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Luggage in accordance with claim 2 in which the opposite marginal portions of the belting are stitched together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
Luggage in accordance with claim 3 in which there is flexible material at the ends of the luggage and still additional stitching passing through the margin of the second strip and said end material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
Luggage in accordance with claim 1 in which the initial spacing of said battens is approximately 0.5 centimeter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
Luggage in accordance with claim 1 in which said battens are resilient.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Luggage in accordance with claim 1 in which said outer and inner layers of flexible sheet material and said battens constitute the entire opposite sides of the luggage.
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