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Containment article having a pair of hingedly connected, substantially identical plastic shells and related improvements

US6367603B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2000
Grant dateApr 9, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5058
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A containment article, such as a luggage article, is provided which comprises a pair of substantially identical plastic shells which are hingedly connected to each other. The invention also includes an improved telescoping handle assembly for an article, such as wheeled luggage as well as a unique and novel safety latch for a containment article.

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