WO2009088853A3 - Flat packing suitcase system - Google Patents

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WO2009088853A3
WO2009088853A3 PCT/US2008/088528 US2008088528W WO2009088853A3 WO 2009088853 A3 WO2009088853 A3 WO 2009088853A3 US 2008088528 W US2008088528 W US 2008088528W WO 2009088853 A3 WO2009088853 A3 WO 2009088853A3
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packing area
suitcase
handle assembly
tubes
shell
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PCT/US2008/088528
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Robert Phillip Davis
Ken Hinman
Richard Rekuc
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Hl Operating Corp.
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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
    • A45C13/26—Special adaptations of handles
    • A45C13/262—Special adaptations of handles for wheeled luggage
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/03—Suitcases
    • A45C2005/037—Suitcases with a hard shell, i.e. rigid shell as volume creating element
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/02—Materials therefor
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/03—Suitcases

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  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)

Abstract

An improved design for a rolling suitcase having a retractable handle assembly is disclosed. The design includes a multi-piece molded shell having opposing side and end walls and a bottom wall, which together form a packing area. The telescoping tubes of the handle are located outside the packing area to maximize the packing area, and also to provide a flat bottom surface to minimize wrinkling of packed articles. The wheel skids are moved to the outer corners of the suitcase to minimize intrusion into the packing area. The tubes are made from fiber reinforced polymer for enhanced strength, and are concealed from view by a covering envelope. The handle assembly and wheel skids attach to the shell in a manner that enhances the structural strength and rigidity of the suitcase. Wear points on the handle assembly are provided with removable wear members made from abrasion-resistant material.
PCT/US2008/088528 2007-12-31 2008-12-30 Flat packing suitcase system WO2009088853A2 (en)

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US11/967,710 2007-12-31
US11/967,710 US20090166141A1 (en) 2007-12-31 2007-12-31 Flat packing suitcase system

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WO2009088853A2 WO2009088853A2 (en) 2009-07-16
WO2009088853A3 true WO2009088853A3 (en) 2009-09-24

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