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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2012
William L. King, Swansea, MA (US);
Kyle F. Gendreau, Franklin, MA (US);
William L. King, Swansea, MA (US);
Kyle F. Gendreau, Franklin, MA (US);
Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l., Luxembourg, LU;
Abstract
A suitcase may include at least two panels defining a pocket, a substantially planar object sized for receipt within a pocket, at least one guide joined to at least one of the at least two panels, and at least one connection assembly joining the substantially planar object to the at least one guide. The substantially planar object may be a table. The at least one connection assembly and the at least one guide may be configured to allow the at least one connection assembly to move along the guide. The at least one connection assembly may further be configured to allow the table to pivot relative to an outer surface of the suitcase. The table may be supported by an upper outer surface of the suitcase. The table may provide a working surface for a user.