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US5500636A
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Talking luggage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-07-06
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Granted: 1996-03-19
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Expires: 2015-07-06
Abstract
Abstract Luggage, having an audio recording and playing device within the luggage, housed in a pouch. The device is removable by the owner so that a message indicating where the owner is in his travels can be recorded on the recorder/player. An external plate includes indicia directing a luggage handler how to play the identifying message.
Inventors
- 👤 John D. Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:29
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C15/00; A45C13/00; A45C13/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
For use with luggage, an audible luggage identifier comprising: a player/recorder having record, playback and reset features; a player/recorder pouch container, permanently installed within luggage, for receiving said player/recorder; means permitting temporary securement of said player/recorder within said pouch; and player/recorder message playback activation means accessible externally of said luggage, for playing an audible message prerecorded on said player/recorder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
For use with luggage, an audible luggage identifier comprising: a player/recorder having record, playback and reset features; a player/recorder pouch container, permanently installed within luggage, for receiving said player/recorder; means permitting temporary securement of said player/recorder within said pouch; and player/recorder message playback activation means accessible externally of said luggage, for playing an audible message prerecorded on said player/recorder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The audible luggage identifier according to claim 1, said pouch having an irregular, internal, polyhedronal configuration, said player/recorder having a mating, external, irregular polyhedronal configuration, whereby said player/recorder may be disposed within said pouch in only one disposition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The audible luggage identifier according to claim 1, further comprising indicia means, perceivable from externally of the luggage, for directing a user in the manner of playing a message prerecorded on said player/recorder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The audible luggage identifier according to claim 1, wherein said means permitting temporary securement of said player/recorder within said pouch comprise a door hingedly attached to an open end formed in said pouch, there further being latch means for retaining said door closed with said player/recorder disposed within said pouch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The audible luggage identifier according to claim 1, wherein said pouch is made integrally of plastics material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The audible luggage identifier according to claim 1, wherein said player/recorder message playback activation means accessible externally of said luggage comprise an activator strategically dimensioned and located so as to actuate said recorder/player to play a message, when said activator is depressed.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-03-19 | 1999-09-18 | 2000-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-03-19 | 2003-09-18 | 2004-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-03-19 | 2007-09-18 | 2008-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |