Retractable spinner wheels for a luggage case
US9468277B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C2013/267
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A luggage case may include front, back, side, top, and bottom walls. At least one recess may be defined by at least one of the walls near the luggage case's bottom end. Two or more spinner wheel assemblies may be joined to at least one of the walls proximate the luggage case's bottom end. Each spinner wheel assembly may be configured to pivot its at least one wheel from a first position where the at least one wheel engages a support surface to allow the luggage case to be wheeled on the support surface to a second position where the least one wheel is positioned within one of the at least one recess and does not project beyond the bottom wall. An actuation mechanism that includes a user engagement component and at least one actuation assembly may be used to move the wheels between their first and second positions.
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