GB2338177B - An article of luggage - Google Patents
An article of luggageInfo
- 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
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- luggage
- stiffening
- sides
- article
- wire
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Fee Related
Links
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 abstract 2
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 abstract 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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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
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- 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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags
- A45C3/001—Flexible materials therefor
Landscapes
- 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.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZA987321 | 1998-08-14 |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB9919202D0 GB9919202D0 (en) | 1999-10-20 |
| GB2338177A GB2338177A (en) | 1999-12-15 |
| GB2338177B true GB2338177B (en) | 2001-04-18 |
Family
ID=25587214
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9919202A Expired - Fee Related GB2338177B (en) | 1998-08-14 | 1999-08-13 | An article of luggage |
Country Status (6)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP1107674B1 (en) |
| AT (1) | ATE251858T1 (en) |
| AU (2) | AU5061499A (en) |
| DE (2) | DE29913932U1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2338177B (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2000008966A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN1189116C (en) * | 2000-05-26 | 2005-02-16 | 新秀丽公司 | Three-dimensional pocket structure of luggage |
| 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 |
| US12351365B2 (en) * | 2022-10-26 | 2025-07-08 | Rivian Ip Holdings, Llc | Storage bin |
Citations (6)
| 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 |
Family Cites Families (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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1999
- 1999-08-13 DE DE29913932U patent/DE29913932U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-08-13 DE DE69912138T patent/DE69912138D1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-08-13 EP EP99935011A patent/EP1107674B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-08-13 AU AU50614/99A patent/AU5061499A/en not_active Abandoned
- 1999-08-13 WO PCT/IB1999/001428 patent/WO2000008966A1/en not_active Ceased
- 1999-08-13 AT AT99935011T patent/ATE251858T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1999-08-13 AU AU44485/99A patent/AU717135B3/en not_active Ceased
- 1999-08-13 GB GB9919202A patent/GB2338177B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
Patent Citations (6)
| 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 |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| DE29913932U1 (en) | 1999-12-09 |
| AU5061499A (en) | 2000-03-06 |
| EP1107674B1 (en) | 2003-10-15 |
| DE69912138D1 (en) | 2003-11-20 |
| GB9919202D0 (en) | 1999-10-20 |
| WO2000008966A1 (en) | 2000-02-24 |
| EP1107674A1 (en) | 2001-06-20 |
| ATE251858T1 (en) | 2003-11-15 |
| GB2338177A (en) | 1999-12-15 |
| AU717135B3 (en) | 2000-03-16 |
| HK1039041A1 (en) | 2002-04-12 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20030813 |