US4588055A
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Device for towing luggage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-03-19
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Granted: 1986-05-13
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Expires: 2005-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A device for towing luggage incorporated into a wall of the luggage comprising a pair of fixed tubes, a pair of push-pull tubes and a U-shaped tube wherein each end of the U-shaped tubes is connected to the push-pull tubes. A pair of levers one end of each being overlapped and hinged on the middle of the U-shaped tube and a pair of reversed L-shaped links which are fulcrumed at their angled parts and are hinged on the other ends of the levers. By pushing down and pulling up the handle, the wheel units can be extended outward or retracted inward.
Inventors
- 👤 Tzu L. Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:34
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C5/14; A45C5/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A device for towing luggage comprising: a pair of fixed tubes spacedly attached to a wall of the luggage; a pair of push-pull tubes each of which is inserted slidably into one of said fixed tubes; a handle bar which is connected to the upper ends of said push-pull tubes; a U-shaped tube having its ends connected to the lower ends of said push-pull tubes; a pair of levers one end of each being hinged on the middle of said U-shaped tube, and the middle parts of said levers being pivoted to the wall of said luggage; a pair of reversed L-shaped links having their upper ends respectively pivoted to the other ends of said levers and the angled part of each link pivoted to the wall of said luggage; and a pair of wheel units mounted on the lower ends of said links.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
144 words
A device for towing luggage comprising: a pair of fixed tubes spacedly attached to a wall of the luggage; a pair of push-pull tubes each of which is inserted slidably into one of said fixed tubes; a handle bar which is connected to the upper ends of said push-pull tubes; a U-shaped tube having its ends connected to the lower ends of said push-pull tubes; a pair of levers one end of each being hinged on the middle of said U-shaped tube, and the middle parts of said levers being pivoted to the wall of said luggage; a pair of reversed L-shaped links having their upper ends respectively pivoted to the other ends of said levers and the angled part of each link pivoted to the wall of said luggage; and a pair of wheel units mounted on the lower ends of said links.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A device for towing luggage as in claim 1, in which each of said fixed tubes is provided with two diamatrically opposite first slots in its wall and each of said push-pull tubes is provided with two diametrically opposite second slots in its wall, wherein each end of said U-shaped tube is provided with a cross pin extended into said first and second slots.
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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) | 1989-05-12 | 1989-11-11 | 1990-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-12 | 1993-11-11 | 1994-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-12 | 1997-11-11 | 1998-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |