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...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7540363 | Assembly for fixing a shoulder strap to containers An assembly for fixing a shoulder strap to containers, such as cases, trunks and the like, comprising, for each one of the ends of the shoulder strap, a respective receptacle, which is provided at the outer surface of the case and is adapted to accommodate at least ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7322583 | Ergonomic telescoping handle assembly for wheeled luggage The present invention is directed to a wheeled luggage item with an ergonomic telescopic handle assembly. The ergonomic telescoping handle assembly of the present invention allows a user to use the luggage using just one hand. Furthermore, the ergonomic telescoping ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7246643 | Transformable purse system A transformable purse system that includes a base, multiple purse covers, multiple handle options, and alternatively multiple decorative clip options. The covers wrap around the purse base such that the ends of the base are left exposed and the end of the cover form... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7140076 | Reinforcing member for a knob for a lock A knob for a lock includes a knob body and a reinforcing member. The knob body has a side, and a neck extends outward from the side of the knob body and has a slot. The reinforcing member is mounted around the neck and has a stop that is engaged in the slot of the n... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7082641 | Systems and methods for replaceable luggage handle A transport device comprises a replaceable telescoping handle. Replacement is achieved by including a release and retaining mechanism in a base to which the telescoping handle is installed. A user can obtain a replacement telescoping handle, release and remove a bro... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7048102 | Collapsible storage and carrying case A collapsible bag construction includes a telescoping handle mounted on a bracket with a portion of the bracket extending along the bottom edge of the collapsible bag and cooperative with a supplemental or auxiliary rigid bottom panel that may be removed to permit t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048101 | Collapsible storage and carrying case A collapsible bag construction includes a telescoping handle mounted on a bracket with a portion of the bracket extending along the bottom edge of the collapsible bag and cooperative with a supplemental or auxiliary rigid bottom panel that may be removed to permit t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6978514 | Retractable handle of wheeled luggage having one or two pulling rods A retractable handle of wheeled luggage is provided. For the case of single pulling rod, pressing a push button will tighten a connecting rod to move a lower sliding block to a one direction so that an upright rod is pressed to lower a locking member and an upright ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6961978 | Detachable handle assembly for rolling luggage A handle system for removable attachment to an existing handle of a rolling luggage case. The system includes a grasping bar that has a gripping area ergonomically formed for grasping, and a releasable securement structure coupled to the grasping bar. The releasable... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6920667 | Handle extender This invention is directed to assist users of hand-carried, wheeled luggage in maintaining extraordinary lateral and obstruction-free use of the wheeled object without the problems associated with conventional wheeled luggage handle assemblies. The intent of the att... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6671179 | computer enclosure with snap-on bezel A computer enclosure (1) includes a frame (10) and a front bezel (20). The frame has a bottom plate (30), and a front plate (40) extending perpendicularly from the bottom plate. A top flange (46) is bent perpendicularly inwardly from the front plate. A pa... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6092574 | Carrying cases with strain relief shoulder attachments An article of luggage is provided with a removable wrap, such as a shoulder strap, in which strain relief is provided between the carrying strap and the article of luggage. The strain relief is provided by a strain relief member, typically elastic materia... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6047443 | Hand strap storage structure for portable terminal device A first caulking portion and a second caulking portion are provided to a hand strap to be separate from each other. A plurality of recesses are formed in two side surfaces of each of the first and second caulking portions. A plurality of projections are f... | 04/11/2000 |
| 5950893 | Convertible strap and handle construction for luggage A flexible tote strap for luggage and other portable articles includes an elongate strap which is attached at its opposite ends to the article to be supported by the strap. A buckle having first and second elements wherein each element includes a loop thr... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5931270 | Briefcase handle and strap supports A briefcase includes a body portion defining a receptacle and having an open top, a flap formed of a pliable material and extending over the open top for closing the same, a handle and an anchoring means at each end of the handle for securing the handle t... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5878853 | Luggage pull A pull device for a wheeled luggage carrier which has a retractable handle for tilting and pulling of the luggage carrier where the pull device is readily attachable to the handle of the wheeled luggage carrier. The pull device has an elongated handle ele... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5836519 | Portable wheeled spraying apparatus having an adjustable handle A portable wheeled apparatus for storing and spraying liquids includes a low center of gravity liquid container having generally elliptical shape horizontally extended center section with integral end caps and attached wheels, a pump for supplying air pre... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5829558 | Luggage trolley with a detachable tube assembly A tube assembly for a luggage trolley includes a mounting seat fixedly mounted to a luggage and an inner tube/outer tube assembly detachably mounted to the mounting seat. The inner tube/outer tube assembly includes two outer tubes, two inner tubes respect... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5813504 | Removable handle assembly for luggage The removable handle assembly comprises a first member to be connected to the luggage, such as briefcases, suitcases, catalog cases, attache cases, trunks, either made of a rigid shell or a trim with an inner frame. The assembly further comprises a second... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5765618 | Articulation arrangement for the handle of a handbag The present invention relates to an articulation device configured to ensure a link between a gripping handle and a handbag by providing an eyelet in a wall of the handbag and a ring which has an opening sufficient to be placed over the wall and through t... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5211716 | Expandable valise with vertical stabilizing straps Handbags, particularly an expandable valise having an expandable body portion so as to accommodate variously sized contents. The valise includes the combination of a rigid batten adjustably supported on its top and pairs of inner and outer adjusting-reinf... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5205413 | Lunchbox with reversible cover A lunchbox including a wedge-shaped tray and a similarly configured wedge shaped cover positionable thereover in reversible end to end positions to form different internal space configurations. Latch assemblies locking the cover to the tray in each positi... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5197525 | Anti-theft handbag A method and means for protecting valuables is disclosed. An anti-theft handbag is comprised of multiple segments which separate upon extraordinary pulling. A first segment is detachably secured to a second segment via a break-away pocket.... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5178198 | Handbag with replaceable handle The present invention provides a handbag, for example a lady's handbag, especially a fashionable evening bag, which is equpped with two or more handles. The handles can be in different styles and are removably attachable to the handbag by easily operated,... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5119910 | Quick change shoulder/hand tote-strap A flexible tote-strap for luggage such as bags or cases for any portable articles embodies a unitary tripled up assembly of strapping held in short length for hand clutching by a quick release buckle with which the tote strap may very quickly be converted... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5103975 | Luggage with shoulder strap assembly and shoulder strap storage pocket Conventional garment bags and other "carryon" type luggage cases include a carry handle and a shoulder strap attached to the upper surface of the uppermost portion of the luggage piece called the console. In order to prevent the shoulder strap from tangli... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5050713 | Travel bag A saddle-like travel bag which comprises at least two structurally independent and separately usable pouches securely but releasably interconnected in back-to-back relation to each other by fasteners respectively attached to the two pouches. In this way, ... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5038426 | Portable bassinet A portable bassinet made of cardboard which has outer, canopy-housing and an inner box or bassinet-proper for selected insertions into the outer box. One of the four side walls of the inner box is connected to the rest of the inner box only along its lowe... | 08/13/1991 |
| 4995436 | Anti-theft handbag A method and means of safely securing valuables in the form of a break-away handbag. Removable reattachable adjacent bag segments are mounted to each other by means of snaps, VELCRO or the like. One or more bag segments act as a decoy and are positioned f... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4951816 | Convertible container for carrying clothes and carrying and protecting various lengthy items The invention comprises an elongate body adaptable for the carrying and transportation of various lengthy items along with clothes or other related or unrelated items the placement of the latter of which provides a resilient deformable barrier for the pro... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4919240 | Expandable valise An expandable and collapsible valise is described as rigidized and supported against distortion by at least two vertical encircling adjustable straps and one horizontal encircling adjustable strap, the vertical straps being retained in situ by means of a ... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4907633 | Handbag assembly A handbag assembly according to which a variety of outer decorative coverings can be selectively attached to the main article carrying bag to suit the desired decor. The main article carrying bag, which has a bottom and opposed sidewalls, is of flexible b... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4890355 | Releasably mountable hand grip for handles A releasably mountable hand grip adapted to be mounted to a handle(s) associated with a plastic bag, totebag, collapsible luggage, briefcase and the like is disclosed. The hand grip includes an elongated tubular body having an inner and outer wall and opp... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4856570 | Multi-use handbag A multi-use handbag is disclosed having a main storage body, at least one handle and at least one locking flap secured to one or more corners of the main storage area to an engagement member disposed along the lateral side of the handbag. Various configur... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4813520 | Externally and detachably framed collapsible baggage A collapsible piece of baggage, comprising internally a flexible or pliable bag enclosure and externally a detachable frame to outline the bag-defining formation and to hold the flexible or pliable bag enclosure, is constructed and well arranged so that i... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4811768 | Underarm security pouch for carrying cash receipts container A security pouch of a size adapted to hold a cash receipts container in a vertical position and adapted to be worn by an individual suspended from the shoulder and adjacent the side of the individual's chest and under the individual's arm, including, an o... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4810102 | Universal sport bag An especially adapted sport bag having a carrying strap which is capable of supporting the bag in either one-, two- or three-point contact and thus permits the bag to be utilized as either a waist-, shouder-, or back-pack, respectively. The bag/strap conf... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4801059 | Pocket calculator holder A pocket calculator holder for selectively detachably securing the holder to a waist belt of a user or to a shoulder strap provides for the use of a holder body having a closed bottom, closed sides and an open top. The holder body is secured to the should... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4796735 | Carrying case The carrying case disclosed is of the attache-case variety. It includes a tray (3) located under the lid (2) of the case. The tray overlies, and closes, the compartment (14) in the body (1) of the case when the lid of case is un-zipped and raised. The tra... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4756394 | Expandable hand luggage with wheels and separable compartments Expandable luggage which includes a case forming a first compartment and having a hinged cover, and a collapsible bag located at the top of the case and forming a second compartment to provide additional packing space when required. A removable panel is a... | 07/12/1988 |
