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20090242344 | LUGGAGE CONSTRUCTION - An article of luggage, such as a trolley suitcase, comprises a shape defining framework. The article of luggage may comprise a shape defining framework and a towing handle telescopically incorporated into the shape defining framework. The shape defining framework may be formed from a plurality of elongate members interconnected at their end regions by connection pieces. At least one wheel can be positioned on the shape defining framework such that when the article of luggage is moved from a standing position to a towing position, the wheel(s) enables the article of luggage to roll along the ground in the direction it is being towed. | 10-01-2009 |
20130333996 | ARTICLES OF LUGGAGE - The present invention addresses the problem of towing multiple articles of luggage which are unstable and awkward when being towed and, in particular, relates to an article of luggage, wherein the article of luggage comprises a base portion; a lid portion hingedly attached to the base portion and wherein the base and lid portions are arranged to open and close; a trolley handle arrangement located at a first end of the article of luggage; a set of wheels located at or about an opposed end of the article of luggage to the trolley handle arrangement; a first complementary portion of a first two-part connector means; and in an opposed orientation, a first complementary portion of a second two-part connector means; and wherein in use the first complementary portion of the first two-part connector means is operable to connect to a second complementary portion of the first two-part connector means located on a second article of luggage, and wherein the first complementary portion of the second two-part connector means is operable to connect to a second complementary portion of the second two-part connector means located on a third article of luggage, wherein at least one of the second or third articles of luggage comprises wheels and can be secured to the first article of luggage whilst both art ides of luggage are standing on their wheels on the ground. | 12-19-2013 |
20160088915 | Luggage Construction - An article of luggage, such as a trolley suitcase, comprises a shape defining framework. The article of luggage may comprise a shape defining framework and a towing handle telescopically incorporated into the shape defining framework. The shape defining framework may be formed from a plurality of elongate members interconnected at their end regions by connection pieces. At least one wheel can be positioned on the shape defining framework such that when the article of luggage is moved from a standing position to a towing position, the wheel(s) enables the article of luggage to roll along the ground in the direction it is being towed. | 03-31-2016 |