US5351792A
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Wheeled stackable luggage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-12-13
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Granted: 1994-10-04
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Expires: 2013-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A piece of luggage in the form of a suitcase of a rectangular configuration having a flat top, a flat bottom and flat sides. Four wheels are mounted at the corners of the bottom. Elongated rigid arcuate members are mounted on the corners of the suitcase and each extends from the top of the suitcase to a plane beyond the bottom of the suitcase to protect the wheels. The top of the suitcase is formed of a soft fabric material with a zippered portion to permit access to the interior of the suitcase. A pull strap and a carrying handle are provided. A rigid plastic tray is mounted inside the suitcase and engages the bottom and the sides to provide strength and rigidity to the suitcase.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred E. Cohen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:51
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C5/00; A45C5/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A piece of luggage in the form of a suitcase of a rectangular configuration and having a flat top, a flat bottom, and four flat sides; four wheels mounted on said bottom and extending downwardly therefrom at the respective corners thereof; at least two elongated rigid members mounted adjacent to at least two of the corners of the suitcase and extending to a plane below said bottom to protect said wheels, and in which said top is formed of a soft fabric material, and in which said top includes a zippered flap portion to permit access to the interior of the suitcase.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A piece of luggage in the form of a suitcase of a rectangular configuration and having a flat top, a flat bottom, and four flat sides; four wheels mounted on said bottom and extending downwardly therefrom at the respective corners thereof; at least two elongated rigid members mounted adjacent to at least two of the corners of the suitcase and extending to a plane below said bottom to protect said wheels, and in which said top is formed of a soft fabric material, and in which said top includes a zippered flap portion to permit access to the interior of the suitcase.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The piece of luggage defined in claim 1, in which each of said elongated rigid members has an arcuate configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The piece of luggage defined in claim 1, and which includes four of said elongated rigid members mounted at the respective corners of the suitcase and each having an arcuate configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The piece of luggage defined in claim 1, in which at least two of said wheels are mounted for swivel motion on the bottom of the suitcase.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The piece of luggage defined in claim 1, and which includes a rigid tray member mounted in said suitcase and engaging said bottom and at least a portion of said sides.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The piece of luggage defined in claim 5, in which said tray is formed of a plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The piece of luggage defined in claim 1, and which includes a pull strap attached to one of said sides.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The piece of luggage defined in claim 1, and which includes a carrying handle affixed to a first of said sides.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The article of luggage defined in claim 8, and which includes a pair of rigid support rails mounted and spaced in parallel relationship on a second of said sides opposite to said first side.
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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) | 1997-10-03 | 1998-04-04 | 1998-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-10-03 | 2002-04-04 | 2002-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-10-03 | 2006-04-04 | 2006-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |