Concealable stretch panel for carrying loose items on luggage and the like

Abstract

The present invention relates to luggage and baggage of all types. A concealable panel is incorporated into articles of baggage, including traditional luggage, suitcases, backpacks, school bags, and carry cases of all types to selectively form an outer accessory pocket. While the panel is preferably made of a stretchable mesh-net, it may also be made of a solid woven or knitted fabric materials, being elastic or inelastic. The panel is attached along one edge to the inside of a pocket on the carry case and it includes releasable devices such as resilient clasps to attach the opposed end to the outer wall of the carry case. When not in use, the panel may be folded upon itself and stored in the pocket, which includes a zipper closure device.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to provisional application No. 60 / 497,450, filed Aug. 22, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention pertains to the field of luggage, including items such as all types of carry cases, including suitcases, backpacks and the like. More particularly, this invention relates to a concealable stretch panel for carrying loose items on the carry case when needed, but is retractable to a concealed position when not in use. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] The use of baggage, including traditional luggage, suitcases, backpacks and the like, has been increasingly common, not only for individuals traveling extensively away from their homes, but also for individuals commuting to and from work or traveling on a limited basis. Often such articles of baggage generally...

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Benefits of technology

[0022] The outer wall of the article of luggage preferably includes a storage pocket in the region of the attached first end of the panel for storage of the panel when not in use. The storage pocket has closure means for opening the storage pocket to facil

Problems solved by technology

In some instances, opening the baggage may be cumbersome while traveling since many articles of luggage often include a pivotable panel which must be totally unzipped and disconnected and pivoted away from the carry case.

However, many of these pockets are insufficient in size to carry articles larger than those which would normally fit into an individual's handbag or jacket pocket.

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