Wheeled luggage and associated devices
US6802409B1 · kind B1 · utility
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23Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C2013/267
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A luggage article including first rollers (44, 46) and selectively deployable or non deployable second rollers (52, 54). The luggage article includes a handle (26) 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 (200) 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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