Wheeled luggage and associated devices
US6497311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C2013/267
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A luggage article including first rollers and selectively deployable or nondeployable second rollers. The luggage article includes a handle that is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The user can selectively deploy or not deploy the second rollers even when the handle is in the extended position. An improved detent device and also an improved caster system are also disclosed. Also, a wheeled panel mechanism by itself for use not only with luggage but also other articles such as carts, dollies and baby carriages, is disclosed.
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