Luggage Case System

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a luggage case including a retractable handle including a retractable post and a grip. When extended, the retractable post elevates the grip away from the top surface. Further, when the handle is retracted, the grip rotates between a first position and a second position, each of the first position and second position being parallel to the bottom surface and perpendicular to each other.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application incorporates by reference and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 639,824 filed on Apr. 27, 2012.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure relates to luggage cases, specifically upright luggage cases with spinner wheels allowing easy mobility of the case. More particularly, this disclosure relates to carry-on luggage cases designed to fit in aircraft overhead compartments located in the passenger cabin.[0003]Current carry-on luggage cases are often heavy which leads to difficulty when a user attempts to maneuver the luggage case into overhead storage bins within the aircraft. In fact, many current luggage cases are heavy before the user even starts to pack them. For example, many carry-on luggage cases typically weigh between six to eight pounds when they are empty. Therefore, after a user packs the luggage case with all of their belongings needed for a trip, the luggage case may weigh upw...

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Benefits of technology

The invention provides a luggage case with a pivoting handle that is positioned to make it easier to lift and maneuver the case when in an overhead compartment of an aircraft. Additionally, the case has a top-accessible pocket that allows for easy access to stored liquids and toiletries while proceeding through airport security and during transit.

Problems solved by technology

Current carry-on luggage cases are often heavy which leads to difficulty when a user attempts to maneuver the luggage case into overhead storage bins within the aircraft.

In fact, many current luggage cases are heavy before the user even starts to pack them.

Because of the heavy luggage case, many users will inevitably struggle to position the luggage case into the overhead bin of an airplane.

In addition, lifting and placing a luggage case overhead onboard an aircraft puts a great deal of strain on a user's wrist.

Because the handle is parallel to the top and bottom face, when lifting the luggage into the overhead bin, the user's wrist and elbow are typically positioned in a less than ideal manner for lifting, maneuvering, and stabilizing the luggage.

In addition, many current carry-on luggage cases do not provide easy access to liquids and toiletries that may need to be removed when passing through a security check point.

In order to access the main compartment, the luggage must be reclined, which is inconvenient, especially during the security line checkpoint.

Notwithstanding the fact that many carry-on luggage cases contain flat pocket storage, these storage compartments are typically only suitable for the storage of a magazine or travel documents.

Therefore, the flat pocket storage compartments are typically not suitable for the storage of liquids, which need to be removed for security clearance in airports.

Further, the flat pocket storage compartments on current luggage cases are typically only accessible through the front, back, or side of the case.

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