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Foldable carrying device

a folding, carrying device technology, applied in the direction of travel sacks, travel articles, other accessories, etc., can solve the problem that luggage or carrying devices are an unavoidable necessity of every day li

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-15
SLATER OWEN
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[0005]A carrying device according to the principles of the present invention is manufactured to provide a unique method of opening and closing the carrying device. The carrying device of the present invention also provides a unique construction which allows a user to collapse and store the carrying device in a way that allows it to be deployed, set-up quickly, and packed away again. An embodiment of the carrying device of the present invention provides a single closing apparatus, such as a zipper for example, to be used to close the entire carrying device.

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In modern society, luggage or carrying devices are an unavoidable necessity of every day life.

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[0022]A carrying device according to the principles of the present invention is manufactured to provide a unique method of opening and closing the carrying device. The carrying device of the present invention includes a unique construction which allows a user to collapse and store the carrying device in a way that allows it to be deployed, set-up quickly, and packed away again. An embodiment of the carrying device disclosed herein allows a single closing apparatus, such as a zipper for example, to be used to close the entire carrying device.

[0023]As illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B, a carrying device 10 according to the principles of the present invention includes an enclosure 10 on a wheel assembly that can either be carried or wheeled around by the user (not shown). As further illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B, the carrying device 10 includes a right side panel 12 connected foldably to a right edge 14 of a back panel 16 of the carrying device 10. The right side panel 12 comprises a bot...

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Abstract

The carrying device of the present invention provides a unique construction which allows a user to collapse and store the carrying device in a way that allows it to be deployed, set-up quickly, and packed away again. The carrying device of the present invention comprises a back panel, a front panel, a bottom panel and side panels. When the panels of the carrying device are zipped together, the carrying device provides a convenient enclosure for storing and carrying items. When the panels of the carrying device are unzipped, the carrying device may be collapsed to a compact shape for easy storage.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 029,047, filed on Feb. 15, 2008, to the extent allowed by law.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]A collapsible carrying device, useful as luggage is described. The carrying device includes foldable side and front panels which partially detach from each other, thus permitting folding the carrying device into a compact shape.BACKGROUND[0003]In modern society, luggage or carrying devices are an unavoidable necessity of every day life. People need comfortable and convenient carrying devices that allow them to go about their life, work, and travel, in an easy way. Such carrying devices are generally referred to as luggage items, bags, containers, or the like. People use these items to carry work-related material to their offices, or to carry other traveling accessories on business trips, vacations, or the like. Quite often people travel with their small dogs, cats, birds or o...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45C7/00A45C9/00A45C13/26A45C5/14
CPCA45C5/14A45F3/04A45C9/00A45C7/0036
Inventor SLATER, OWEN
Owner SLATER OWEN
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