Trunks and hand-carried luggage inventions 09/06

20060207849 - Inflatable air frame for soft-sided luggage and article of luggage incorporating same: An article of luggage having a semi-rigid frame made from an inflatable member is disclosed. The article of luggage is readily inflated from a deflated state in which it is conveniently stored when not in use. The article of luggage is provided with a set of wheels and a telescoping...

20060207848 - Luggage wheel system: Provided is a luggage wheel system mounted at either rear corner of a luggage case, comprising a bracket fixedly secured to the luggage case, a spring-loaded wheel assembly rotatably disposed in the bracket, and a fender slidably disposed in a front portion of the bracket and above the wheel assembly...

20060207850 - Luggage handle with integral weight scale: The present invention provides airline travelers with a method of determining baggage weight compliance while traveling, prior to having baggage rejected or additional fees assessed at the baggage check counter at the airport. In a first aspect, a luggage comprises a body portion and a handle coupled to the body...

20060201763 - Trunk for easy customs inspection: There is disclosed a baggage apparatus for easy customs inspection. The baggage apparatus includes a trunk, a least one specific lock, a storage device, at least one customs inspection medium and a general lock. The specific lock is installed on the trunk and can be switched between a locking mode...

20060201764 - Suitcase: In a suitcase (1) comprising two articulately joined case shells (2, 3), the case shells (2, 3) being closable with a closing means (4) on frame elements arranged at the edges of the case shells (2, 3), it is provided that at least one case shell (2, 3) is at...

20060196743 - Auxiliary wheel assembly for expandable luggage item: An auxiliary wheel assembly for supporting expandable luggage items is provided. The auxiliary wheels are installed beneath the front cover of the expandable luggage item. When the luggage item is expanded and the front cover is moved outward, the auxiliary wheels are synchronously moved along with the front cover. The...

20060196745 - Baggage with retractable beverage container pocket: A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable pocket that is configured to support a beverage container on the exterior of the piece of baggage. The pocket is constructed of a mesh material and has an elastic strap along an upper edge that allows the pocket to expand to...

20060196744 - Discrete organizers for a travel bag: A travel bag that is customizable to a user needs that allows a user to display the contents of a discrete organizer located in the bag in a simple manner. In particular, the bag has a flap and an extendable handle to which the flap may be coupled. The discreet...

20060196743 - Auxiliary wheel assembly for expandable luggage item: An auxiliary wheel assembly for supporting expandable luggage items is provided. The auxiliary wheels are installed beneath the front cover of the expandable luggage item. When the luggage item is expanded and the front cover is moved outward, the auxiliary wheels are synchronously moved along with the front cover. The...

20060196745 - Baggage with retractable beverage container pocket: A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable pocket that is configured to support a beverage container on the exterior of the piece of baggage. The pocket is constructed of a mesh material and has an elastic strap along an upper edge that allows the pocket to expand to...

20060196744 - Discrete organizers for a travel bag: A travel bag that is customizable to a user needs that allows a user to display the contents of a discrete organizer located in the bag in a simple manner. In particular, the bag has a flap and an extendable handle to which the flap may be coupled. The discreet...