GB2338177B - An article of luggage - Google Patents

An article of luggage

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Publication number
GB2338177B
GB2338177B GB9919202A GB9919202A GB2338177B GB 2338177 B GB2338177 B GB 2338177B GB 9919202 A GB9919202 A GB 9919202A GB 9919202 A GB9919202 A GB 9919202A GB 2338177 B GB2338177 B GB 2338177B
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luggage
stiffening
sides
article
wire
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Colin Stanley Datnow
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/14—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/36—Reinforcements for edges, corners, or other parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
    • A45C3/001—Flexible materials therefor

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  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (AREA)
  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
  • Preparation Of Fruits And Vegetables (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)

Abstract

An article of luggage 10 comprises a plurality of flexible panels at least one of which has a circumferentially extending stiffening element 68 of wire-like material. As described the luggage is a wheeled suitcase having a retractable handle and the wheels 30 and handle are mounted on a stiffening panel or panels of expanded foamed plastics extending over three sides of the case. The stiffening loops may be provided in one wall of the suitcase, or in the front and two adjacent sides, or in opposite sides only, or in all walls. The wire-like material may be fabric-covered and provide piping stitched into the seams between adjacent case walls. Carrying handles 62, 64 and feet 66, 67 may also be provided.
GB9919202A 1998-08-14 1999-08-13 An article of luggage Expired - Fee Related GB2338177B (en)

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ZA987321 1998-08-14

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GB9919202D0 GB9919202D0 (en) 1999-10-20
GB2338177A GB2338177A (en) 1999-12-15
GB2338177B true GB2338177B (en) 2001-04-18

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EP (1) EP1107674B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE251858T1 (en)
AU (2) AU717135B3 (en)
DE (2) DE29913932U1 (en)
GB (1) GB2338177B (en)
HK (1) HK1039041A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2000008966A1 (en)

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US7832533B2 (en) 2003-10-21 2010-11-16 Landor & Hawa International Limited Article of luggage
IT1393633B1 (en) * 2009-04-06 2012-05-08 Bottega Veneta Internat S A R L DEFORMABLE BAG AND ITS PRODUCTION PROCEDURE
CN207189614U (en) 2014-07-22 2018-04-06 米沃奇电动工具公司 Tool storage device
USD844324S1 (en) 2015-07-17 2019-04-02 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Bag
US9872547B2 (en) 2015-11-25 2018-01-23 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Handle assembly for a case

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GB1288078A (en) * 1969-06-25 1972-09-06
US4123839A (en) * 1976-02-13 1978-11-07 Airway Industries, Inc. Method of making a luggage case
US4610334A (en) * 1985-04-11 1986-09-09 Pelavin Joseph Y Luggage frame with flexible reinforcement spring
GB2201335A (en) * 1987-01-03 1988-09-01 Spartan Luggage Co Ltd Luggage cases
GB2248384A (en) * 1990-10-05 1992-04-08 Paklite Pty Ltd Suitcase construction
US5575361A (en) * 1995-02-06 1996-11-19 Chou; Ming-Shi Wheeled suitcase

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US1815106A (en) * 1928-07-21 1931-07-21 Bernard J Jostes Hand bag construction
GB440288A (en) * 1934-10-10 1935-12-24 Alfred Ernest Budd Improvements in or relating to stiffening frames for flexible bags
GB779784A (en) * 1954-02-26 1957-07-24 Circle Products Ltd Improvements in and relating to bag-like containers
FR1431858A (en) * 1965-02-03 1966-03-18 Dethon & Cie Ets Metal frame for bags and suitcases
US3613843A (en) * 1969-12-29 1971-10-19 Mayfab Inc Center folded travel bag

Patent Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1288078A (en) * 1969-06-25 1972-09-06
US4123839A (en) * 1976-02-13 1978-11-07 Airway Industries, Inc. Method of making a luggage case
US4610334A (en) * 1985-04-11 1986-09-09 Pelavin Joseph Y Luggage frame with flexible reinforcement spring
GB2201335A (en) * 1987-01-03 1988-09-01 Spartan Luggage Co Ltd Luggage cases
GB2248384A (en) * 1990-10-05 1992-04-08 Paklite Pty Ltd Suitcase construction
US5575361A (en) * 1995-02-06 1996-11-19 Chou; Ming-Shi Wheeled suitcase

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DE29913932U1 (en) 1999-12-09
HK1039041A1 (en) 2002-04-12
EP1107674A1 (en) 2001-06-20
DE69912138D1 (en) 2003-11-20
GB2338177A (en) 1999-12-15
GB9919202D0 (en) 1999-10-20
AU717135B3 (en) 2000-03-16
WO2000008966A1 (en) 2000-02-24
EP1107674B1 (en) 2003-10-15
AU5061499A (en) 2000-03-06
ATE251858T1 (en) 2003-11-15

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Effective date: 20030813