US3559779A
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Keyed luggage members
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-29
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1988-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A nonmetallic, wire-reinforced luggage handle is attached to a mounting member by means of keys on both ends of the handle wire, which mate with keyways in the mounting member.
Inventors
- 👤 Alton K Allen
- 👤 Leon Lautin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:11
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A handle for use with a luggage case, said handle comprising: a. an elongated section adapted to be gripped by hand; b. a leg extending from each of the opposed ends of said elongated section; c. an elongated metallic rod extending through said handle, the ends of said rod protruding past the enDs of said legs in a direction towards one another; d. a key formed at each protruding end of said rod; e. key receiving means for each key, said key receiving means having a keyhole into which said key is inserted in a first position, said key being rotatable after insertion to a locked position; and f. a flat formed on said key receiving means, said flat being positioned in close proximity to the luggage case in the assembled condition whereby each said key is prevented from moving angularly to said first position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A handle for use with a luggage case, said handle comprising: a. an elongated section adapted to be gripped by hand; b. a leg extending from each of the opposed ends of said elongated section; c. an elongated metallic rod extending through said handle, the ends of said rod protruding past the enDs of said legs in a direction towards one another; d. a key formed at each protruding end of said rod; e. key receiving means for each key, said key receiving means having a keyhole into which said key is inserted in a first position, said key being rotatable after insertion to a locked position; and f. a flat formed on said key receiving means, said flat being positioned in close proximity to the luggage case in the assembled condition whereby each said key is prevented from moving angularly to said first position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The handle in accordance with claim 1 wherein each said key receiving means is a D-shaped flat washer in which said keyhole is formed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The handle in accordance with claim 2 wherein there is further included a mounting member adapted to be secured to the luggage case, said mounting member having a recess for receiving each said washer and for preventing movement thereof in an axial direction relative to the protruding ends of said rod.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The handle in accordance with claim 3 wherein there is provided a single mounting member positioned intermediate said protruding rod ends.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The handle in accordance with claim 1 wherein each said key receiving means is an axially elongated mounting member having a substantially flat bottom surface adapted to be secured to the luggage case and having axially positioned recesses in which said keyholes are formed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The handle in accordance with claim 5 wherein a separate mounting member is provided for each said protruding rod end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |