Inflatable air frame for soft-sided luggage and article of luggage incorporating same

a luggage and air mattress technology, applied in the field of carrying cases, can solve the problems of not providing means, not providing for a telescopic handle, and the air mattress of the inflated luggage is not provided, and achieves the effects of convenient folding for storage, simple and inexpensive manufacturing, and light weigh

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-21
BBS LICENSING
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[0011] It is, therefore, an object of this invention to provide carrying cases and other articles of luggage that are inflatable and deflatable, and which are sturdy, light in weight, capable of supporting a substantial weight of contents when in an inflated state, without deforming or losi...

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One disadvantage of the article of luggage of the '867 patent is that other than providing a regular carrying handle on one of the sidewalls for carrying the case when in an inflated state, it does not provide means for conveniently rolling the article of luggage when in an inflated state and containing objects therein and it does not provide for a telescoping handle for pulling or pushing the inflated and filled article of luggage, as...

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[0033] The present invention relates generally to carrying cases for transporting one or a plurality of solid objects, such as an article of luggage for carrying clothes and the like. More particularly, the invention relates to carrying cases and articles of luggage, which are alternatively inflatable and deflatable. When inflated, the carrying cases and articles of luggage maintain a semi-rigid form capable of supporting the weight of contents place therein; and when deflated, they are readily collapsible for convenient storage. The invention still more particularly relates to inflatable and deflatable carrying cases and articles of luggage which, when in the inflated state, are capable of conveniently being carried about and transported by being pulled or pushed and rolled over the ground by virtue of their having rolling wheels and a pulling / pushing handle attached thereto for convenience in wheeled transport over the ground.

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Abstract

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 handle that are attachable to the article of luggage when in the inflated state, for easily rolling and pulling or pushing the inflated article of luggage about over the ground.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application, Ser. No. 60 / 662,409, filed Mar. 16, 2005, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to carrying cases for transporting one or a plurality of solid objects, such as an article of luggage for carrying clothes and the like. More particularly, the invention relates to carrying cases and articles of luggage, which are alternatively inflatable and deflatable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Carrying cases for solid objects, particularly articles of luggage for carrying clothing and the like, have evolved over the years from the large, bulky, and heavy steamer trunks in widespread use over a century, first to rigid, hard-side luggage and then to soft-side luggage with a rigid frame. Over the years conveniences have been added to luggage to facilitate its carrying and movement including th...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D30/00A45C5/14B65D81/02
CPCA45C7/0081
Inventor SADOW, BERNARD D.
Owner BBS LICENSING
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