Smart luggage with removable battery

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a smart modular travel bag including a suitcase with a removable portable battery charger. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a modular travel, garment bag or similar container system that can be customized based on the needs of the user. Furthermore, the various modules or segments of the bag may have different shapes and sizes so as to be adapted to carry items, with such modules or segments being combinable in varying arrangements to provide a flexibly configured bag that is suitable for a variety of uses. Some of such modules may comprise a battery. The present invention also relates to a method for using a smart modular travel bag and for a packaging system for suits, blazers and jackets from garment, fashion and retail brands.

Description

[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 551,644 filed on Aug. 26, 2019 (now, an Allowed application), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 285,252 filed Feb. 26, 2019, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 454,255 filed Mar. 9, 2017 (now, U.S. Pat. No. 10,321,744), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 675,983 filed Apr. 1, 2015 (now, U.S. Pat. No. 9,648,933), the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention generally relates to a smart modular travel bag, including a piece of luggage with a removable portable battery charger. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a modular travel, garment bag or similar container system that can be customized based on the needs of the user. Furthermore, the various modules or segments of the bag may have different shapes and sizes so as...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a modular baggage and packaging solution that allows flexibility in adapting the bag to fit different needs. It incorporates features of a garment bag by having an embodiment that allows for the garment to be rolled and stored for transport, thereby reducing wrinkles and protecting it from external elements. The invention also provides a method for easily detaching a portable battery from the luggage and ejecting it out of the bag using the user's fingers. The securing element is part of the retractable handle system of the luggage, and the user can perform the manual sliding of the lid without the need to extend the handle.

Problems solved by technology

Traditional luggage and baggage solutions lack the flexibility that is important for a modern traveler.

In particular, traditional luggage and baggage designs have a fixed size that cannot be adapted to fit the needs of a traveler for a given trip or activity, and in many cases they require a traveler to check a bag rather than keep the bag as carry-on item.

Additionally, traditional luggage typically requires a traveler to use one hand to carry, push, or pull the bag, which can be a detriment to the modern traveler that needs both hands free for tasks such as eating, drinking, reading, or using a mobile electronic device.

Furthermore, currently available luggage and baggage solutions do not effectively incorporate features that are important to the modern traveler, most notably a battery charger, GPS, speakers or similar electrical or power sources, which have become essential with the ever increasing reliance on mobile electronics.

Also, the traditional designs of certain types of luggage do not effectively achieve the intended function of the bag.

For example, traditional garment bags require that the clothing placed within the bag to be folded which results in wrinkles.

Moreover the shape of the traditional garment bag is such that it is bulky and awkward to carry.

In particular, the thin, flat shape of traditional garment bags makes them unstable to wind forces and difficult to carry in crowds, which further exacerbates the garment bags discomfort.

Additionally, the bulk of traditional garment bags often mean that a traveler cannot keep the garment bag as a carry-on item, thereby defeating the purpose of keeping the garment bag with the traveler to help ensure the secure and wrinkle-free transport of the garments therein.

Although there are certain rolling garment bag solutions available, those solutions also suffer from similar limitations due to the large diameter and bulk, which make such bags uncomfortable to carry, especially on the back.

Additionally, the flexible nature of many currently available garment bags limits the ability for such garment bags to provide protection to the items being carried.

Finally, currently available rolled garment bags do not provide a rolling device with a means to firmly secure a garment in order to start the rolling of the garment.

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