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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 1996
Filed:
Jan. 05, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Dana Franklin, Denver, CO (US);
Bonnie M Earl, Denver, CO (US);
Assignee:
Samsonite Corporation, Denver, CO (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A45C / ; A45C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
190115 ; 190 / ; 190 39 ; 190102 ; 16115 ; 280 37 ; 2806551 ;
Abstract
The invention relates to a telescoping pull handle for use in towing wheeled luggage. The handle may be collapsed to a reduced length to accommodate easy use with luggage that is carried onto and stowed in passenger transportation vehicles. The invention also is extendable to a sufficient length to permit the user comfortably to tow the wheeled luggage across a supporting surface. The invention includes incorporating into the telescoping handle devices permitting the user to strap or hook to the wheeled luggage auxiliary items of luggage. An improved extendable grip is disclosed for use with the inventive handle.