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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118317 | Convertible luggage carrier One embodiment of a carrier for carrying articles and luggage may include a case member. The case member may include a container and a lid pivotally attached to the container. The carrier may further include a railing arrangement, which may include a plurality of te... | 02/21/2012 |
| 7997591 | Chassis with retractable wheels There is a chassis with retractable wheels, wherein the chassis includes a housing. The chassis may also include a chassis sled slidably disposed within the housing. In addition, the chassis may include a pair of lever arms, each said lever arm being disposed in the... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7837206 | Wheeled carrier scooter A wheeled article carrier is operational in either one of two conditions. A frame with a horizontal base is supported by three or four wheels with a vertical member upstanding from the base. A receptacle may be attached to the frame. A telescoping handle extends abo... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7793949 | Foldable vehicle frame A foldable vehicle frame includes a first main body, a second main body having a pedal portion and at least one joint portion, and a connecting mechanism connected to the first main body and the second main body. The connecting mechanism further includes a pair of r... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7614628 | Convertible carrying case systems and collapsible wheeled carts for carrying cases A collapsible wheeled cart for carrying cases comprises a handle, a support platform for a carrying case pivotally connected to a lower end of the handle, a pair of wheel arms each having an outer end carrying a wheel and an inner end pivotally connected to the lowe... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7549652 | Wheel assembly for luggage A wheel assembly for luggage includes a main body having at least a slot, and a fitting member having an identification portion. The identification portion defines a shape corresponding to the shape of the slot, and engages with the slot and extends out of an outer ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7500680 | Suspensions for wheeled transport devices A wheeled transport device, such as luggage, a trash can, a garden cart or other hand cart configured to be manually wheeled in an inclined position by a pedestrian user, includes a collapsible handle at one end and wheels at the other end. The wheels are independen... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7438308 | 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 ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431311 | Combination scooter/backpack The combination scooter/backpack is an article carrying device with the capacity to be converted into a wheeled land vehicle, and therefore has two modes of usage. The article carrying device resembles a conventional backpack with two straps positioned to be placed ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7419037 | Equipment carrier with a rotatable handle An equipment bag includes a body having a cavity with an opening for placement of items within the cavity and a rigid side opposite the opening. The rigid side is defined by opposite end edges and opposite side edges extending between the end edges, and the rigid si... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7374183 | Luggage case with hidden retractable handle unit A wheeled luggage case includes a main body having a rectangular housing so as to define an interior and the housing includes a back panel which has a back portion connected to the back panel by a zipper. A base frame is located in the main body and has two corner m... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7360783 | Barbecue device having foldable cart A barbecue device having a brazier positioned on a cubic cart is provided. The cart contains a bottom board with a number of wheels, a pair of side boards, a back board, and doors. Four joint elements are configured at the four corners on the top surface of the bott... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360784 | Multifunctional mobile storage and delivery system A reconfigurable, transportable container assembly is provided. Side panels are releasably interconnected with each other and combine with a base panel, and a top panel releasably mates with the side panels. The top panel is combined with the side panels and the bas... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7353943 | Pool cue case systems Pool cue case systems are disclosed which include at least one re-closable enclosure which is operable to be coupled, preferably releasably coupled, to the exterior of a pool cue case or the like, and which has an integral support coupling adapted to receive support... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7350607 | Electrical power generation A wheeled transport device, such as a piece of luggage configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, in provided with an electrical generator operably coupled to a rolling wheel of the device and configured to produce electrical energy as the user wheels t... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347443 | Wheeled golf bag arrangement A golf club bag assembly is shown for carrying a plurality of golf clubs therein. The bag assembly comprises an elongated spine having upper end and a lower end, an upper frame member attached to the upper end of the spine at a first acute angle with respect thereto... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7338053 | Electronic devices for luggage A wheeled transport device includes a body having a compartment configured to contain goods. Wheels are rotatably attached to a lower portion of the body, and a handle is attached to an upper portion of the body. The handle is configured to retract within a cavity d... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331596 | Collapsible multifunction apparatus These objects and others are attained by the present invention which provides a collapsible multifunction apparatus, comprising upper and lower sections with a front frame and rear prop legs, where the front frame is pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331454 | Wheeled tool bag A tool bag with wheels includes a base and back side reinforced by a polymeric board covered with a fabric material. Wheel wells and telescoping handle affixed to the polymeric sheet or board facilitate maintenance of the configuration of the open topped tool bag. A... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7311200 | Collapsible wheeled tool bag A tool bag with wheels includes a base and back side reinforced by a polymeric board. Wheel wells and a telescoping handle affixed to the polymeric back sheet or board facilitate maintenance of the configuration of the open topped tool bag. An additional polymeric b... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303197 | Convertible and combined golf bag, pull cart and stand The innovative apparatus is a portable and convertible golf club bag that combines the usefulness of a conventional golf club bag with that of a golf bag pull cart and a golf club stand. In each configuration, the apparatus would capably serve the function intended.... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7284763 | Portable storage container assembly A portable storage container assembly having a bottom container, a top container and a cover, wherein the bottom and top containers may be selectively and individually accessed through the use of a sliding latch member that engages one or more of a series of male me... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7275758 | Shopping cart A shopping cart with a frame basket member, with a floor and a contiguous wall extending vertically from the floor. There are a pair of substantially U-shaped carrying handles with ends that are pivotally attached to the upper frame member. The handles pivot between... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7252296 | Bag with caster wheels A bag with caster wheels includes a base frame 1 having caster wheels 6 and a main bag 3. The base frame 1 includes a stand 2 mounting the main bag 3 thereon and telescopic rods 5 joined on one side of this stand 2... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7249779 | Convertible stroller/tricycle A vehicle for carrying a child that is pushed along by one walking, jogging, or running, steerable with handlebars, and convertible from a push stroller to a rideable, operator-powered tricycle. The stroller converts from a stroller pushable from a back end to a tri... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7246805 | Apparatus and method for convertible cargo carrier A convertible cargo carrier for offering a traveler the advantages of both pulling and pushing systems for use in conveying objects during their travels. The apparatus includes a cargo platform having a base, and a back coupled to the base; a motive structure couple... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7232018 | Collapsible luggage system This invention provides a structured luggage system that allows for maximum versatility in luggage piece dimensions and using two luggage pieces. Each of the two luggage pieces can be converted from a full-height luggage piece to an approximately half-height piece w... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229081 | Transporter for a foldable tent A transporter for foldable tents is provided. The transporter comprises a case and a transport device for folded-up tents. The case is connected to an L-profile. The L-profile comprises a vertical plate and a horizontal plate. The horizontal plate engages below the ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226073 | Luggage cart having a telescoping handle with the addition of a foldable supportive wheel assembly The present invention relates to a luggage cart with a telescoping handle and fixed wheels including the addition of a foldable supportive wheel structure which is incorporated within the telescoping handle of a conventional luggage cart with fixed wheels to reduce ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7219902 | Flexible travel bag with integrated support to protect bag from wear A travel bag fabricated of flexible material such as nylon and is combined with a specialized rigid support to form combination. The support is configured to protect portions of the bag which are subject to high wear and tear during normal use. In addition, the supp... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7213692 | Carry-on baggage container with a folding chair A carry-on baggage container is provided on one surface with a folding chair, which includes a base portion fixedly attached to the baggage container surface, a seat portion pivotally connected at a rear end to a top of the base portion, and a leg portion pivotally ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201385 | Multi-purpose cart assembly A cart assembly comprising a housing and a wheel assembly mounted in the housing, releasable locking means for selectively positioning said wheel assembly between operative and stored limit positions, a handle assembly and means for selectively positioning the handl... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195322 | Vibration-proof wheels for wheeled luggage A luggage wheel assembly comprises an L-shaped bezel including a hollow lower portion of arcuate section, and a well defined by the lower portion for receiving a wheel; and a shock absorber extended from the wheel into the lower portion. Lower, oblique first slot an... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188724 | Case for vinyl roller tool A rolling tool case for holding and transporting a tool. The case includes two sections which are jointed to enclose the tool body in an interior cavity. The handle of the tool extends through an opening hole in the top of the case. The tool's handle may be gripped ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7188715 | Pull handle provided with a grip handle with an adjustable angle An adjustable grip angle of the grip handle specific to a pull handle of luggage compartment. The bottom of the grip handle is provided with a connecting base, which makes the grip handle rotate round the pivot. A linkage bar is vertically provided within the grip h... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7178823 | Portable trailer A transport vehicle includes a bed formed in the rear end thereof. A base is seated on the bed and supports a load-bearing platform opposing the bed forming a storage space therebetween and an opening therebetween into the storage space at the rear end of the vehicl... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165661 | Bag mounted with casters A bag mounted with casters has a bag body attached to a base frame mounted with the casters at four corners of a bottom surface thereof. The base frame includes a loading table, and vertically extensible rods with a grip mounted at upper ends thereof. The extensible... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7159878 | Mobile back-pack A mobile back-pack for sports or military use is disclosed. A back-pack is devised in the form of a cabinet having the shape of a trapezoid, the cabinet being rotatably secured to a disc. The disc is dimensioned so as to permit an operator to grasp a handgrip railin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150466 | Collapsible cargo trailer and method of distribution A cargo trailer having a frame assembly with pivotally mounted wall structures or frames. The frame assembly can be collapsed into a compact shipping configuration wherein the wall structures are positioned substantially parallel with the floor structure of the trai... | 12/19/2006 |
