Travel Bag Having Collapsible End Wall

a technology of end wall and travel bag, which is applied in the field of travel bags, can solve the problems of inability to compact, inhibit compact storage, and difficult storag

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-04-14
PHILIP MORRIS USA INC +1
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[0013]For purposes of summarizing the invention and the advantages achieved over the prior art, certain advantages of the invention have been described herein. Of course, it is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any particular embodiment of t

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However, hard-sided bags cannot be compacted, making them difficult to store.
However, soft-sided bags compromise protection of the contents of the bag to facilitate easy storage.
As such, the rigid end wall is beneficial for mobility of the bag, but it inhi

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[0024]Referring now to the drawings, and particularly to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a lightweight travel bag 10 for transporting a golf bag. The travel bag includes a back wall 12 and a foldable end wall 14, to facilitate compact storage when not in use. The bag includes a support assembly 16 having two support arms 18, extending between the end wall and the back wall. The support arms are disposed proximate to sidewalls 20, 22. In this manner, the support arms provide rigid support to maintain the end wall in an expanded position and provide support to the sidewalls. The support assembly is maintained in place by clips 40 disposed on an interior side of the back wall. A user can quickly collapse the end wall by removing the support assembly from the clips.

[0025]The travel bag 10 further includes an upper end wall 24 and a front wall 26 having a top opening 28 to access the interior of the bag. A zipper 30 is provided about the opening. In the exemplary embodiment, the travel bag...

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Abstract

A travel bag is provided that includes a back wall and a foldable end wall, to facilitate compact storage when not in use. The bag includes a support assembly having two support arms, extending between the end wall and the back wall. The support arms are disposed proximate to sidewalls of the bag body. In this manner, the support arms provide rigid support to maintain the end wall in an expanded position and provide support to the sidewalls. The support assembly maintained in place by a clip disposed on an interior side of the back wall. A user can quickly collapse the end wall by removing the support assembly from the clip.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to travel bags and, more particularly, to travel bags having a collapsible end wall.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various types and sizes of travel bags have long been available, including hard-sided bags and soft-sided bags. Both bags can be provided with one or more wheels to enable a user to pull the bag. Hard-sided bags typically include a hard outer shell formed of resilient material. Such bags are favored in that they provide good protection to the contents of the bag. However, hard-sided bags cannot be compacted, making them difficult to store.[0003]Soft-sided bags typically include a body formed of flexible material, to include various types of fabric. Such bags enable compact storage of the back when not in use and enable storage of the bag in small confines when partially filled. However, soft-sided bags compromise protection of the contents of the bag to facilitate easy storage.[0004]Wheeled bags typic...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C5/14A45C7/00
CPCA45F3/04A45C7/0077
Inventor ENGEL, CHRISTOPHER
Owner PHILIP MORRIS USA INC
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