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Luggage bag incorporating scale

a technology of luggage bags and scales, applied in the field of luggage bags incorporating scales, can solve problems such as the tendency to apply weigh

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-09-27
SUDU STEPHEN GEORGE
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"The invention solves the problem of determining the weight of luggage by providing a bag that weighs itself and its contents. The bag has a scale built into the bottom or side support member, and the contents of the bag tend to apply their weight to the scale. The bag also has a movable compartment that is mounted on the bottom support member, and a readout is connected to the scale's electrical output. The bag may also have a telescoping member and a handle, and the compartment bottom may be made of stiff material like steel or fiber-reinforced plastic."

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This causes items contained within the compartment tend to apply their weight to the scale.

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[0029]Turning to FIG. 1, an item of luggage 10, constructed in accordance with the present invention, is illustrated. Luggage 10 comprises a fabric compartment 12 having the main body portion 14 and a lid portion 16.

[0030]Of course, any suitable material for a bag may be used, such as leather, vinyl, rigid plastic, nylon, cardboard and so forth. Likewise, the luggage of the present invention may include additional materials, such as an insulating layer, shock absorbing layer, a waterproofing material such as Gortex, and so forth.

[0031]Main body portion 14 and a lid portion 16 are secured to each other by a zipper 18 which is secured to fabric compartment 12 by stitches 20. Fabric compartment 12 is secured to a rigid plastic support 22, as illustrated most clearly in FIG. 2, which shows the inventive luggage bag 10 in cross-section. Support 22 comprises a bottom portion 24 and a backing portion 26. Bottom portion 24 and backing portion 26 are integrally formed with a horizontal top p...

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Abstract

A bag, comprises a bottom support member and a pair of wheels secured to the bottom support member. A scale disposed on the bottom support member has an electrical output. A compartment is configured and dimensioned to hold the contents of the bag. The scale is disposed between the bottom support member and the compartment. The compartment is movably mounted with respect to the bottom support member. This causes items contained within the compartment tend to apply their weight to the scale. A readout is electrically coupled to the electrical output of the scale.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The invention relates to apparatus and methods for determining the weight of luggage.CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002](Not applicable)STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003](Not applicable)BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Increasingly, airlines are imposing restrictions on carry-on luggage both relating to the number of pieces and the weight which the traveler is allowed to bring on a trip without incurring extra fees. Last minute purchases, shifting weight between carry-on and checked luggage, and the like complicate the task of meeting airline restrictions. In addition, scales commonly available in homes, such as scales for measuring body weight do not easily lend themselves to weight determinations. While specialized small scales are available, the same are difficult to use due to the weight of heavier items of luggage.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]In accordance with the invention, the problem of determining the weigh...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45C5/14
CPCA45C5/14G01G19/58A45C15/00
Inventor SUDU, STEPHEN GEORGE
Owner SUDU STEPHEN GEORGE