Collapsible and featherweight travel bag

Abstract

A collapsible, featherweight travel bag and method of using the same, wherein said travel bag collapses into a pocket that is preferably embedded into the bag or that is embodied in a separate carry case.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from provisional patent application No. 60 / 613,367.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of Invention [0004] This application claims priority from provisional patent application No. 60 / 613,367. The present invention relates to the field of collapsible travel bags. [0005] 2. Description of Prior Art [0006] There are a variety of luggage and travel bags on the market. In the realm of luggage and travel, the consuming public is constantly looking for a product that is strong, lightweight, collapsible and easy to use. In the industry of travel bags, convenience and ease of use are of paramount importance. Many improvements have been made, and are commonly seen in airports, for instance, the numerous models of overnight suitcases carried by travelers, bearing wheels and telescoping handles. While numerous improvements...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] Accordingly, it is the objective of the present invention to provide a featherweight collapsible travel bag that is easy to store and yet strong enough to carry an appreciable amount of luggage.

[0013] It is an object of the present invention to provide a featherweight travel bag that may be stored in the user's home, office or apartment with minimal use of space.

Problems solved by technology

While numerous improvements such as these have been made in the luggage industry, a constant dilemma of travelers is how to transport the greatest possible weight of luggage, while staying within the carry-on and baggage limits of most commercial carriers.

Every traveler's nightmare is the situation when a flight desk check-in clerk or flight attendant tells a traveler that a given bag is too full or bulky, or that constraints of a particular cabin will require repacking, checking, or leaving behind a particular travel bag.

Given the infinitely confusing array of travel restrictions on dimensions, weight and the number of bags that can be carried on to a plane, this nightmare all too frequently comes true.

These problems are all too common.

There is also a constant problem of how to negotiate a return trip with gifts and treasures acquired on a trip, particularly if the suitcases were already full on the original flight.

Most consumers loathe the idea of traveling with an empty suitcase in hand, much less the prospect of buying a new overpriced suitcase at the destination or the airport, but there are very few alternatives for today's traveler.

Short of walking around with an unsightly garbage bag (that tears), purchasing a new suitcase, or mailing home expensive packages, there are no readily available solutions.

Additionally, with present luggage technology, there is a problem with collapsibility.

An extra suitcase is not only irritating to carry while traveling, but it also means that a consumer is forced to find a place to store the extra suitcase when not in use, thus depriving the owner of valuable closet or attic space.

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