U.S. patent application number 11/121264 was filed with the patent office on 2006-11-09 for bag with gusset overlap of top.
This patent application is currently assigned to Airway Industries, Inc.. Invention is credited to Evan J. Davies, Jeremy P. Ruby.
Application Number | 20060249344 11/121264 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37393099 |
Filed Date | 2006-11-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060249344 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ruby; Jeremy P. ; et
al. |
November 9, 2006 |
Bag with gusset overlap of top
Abstract
A carrying bag having a frame having a top. The bag includes a
skin for the frame. The skin has a top gusset, and a right side
gusset and a left side gusset which extend onto and overlap the
frame top so there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the top
and the right and left side gussets. A method for carrying a
bag.
Inventors: |
Ruby; Jeremy P.; (Wexford,
PA) ; Davies; Evan J.; (West Hollywood, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Ansel M. Schwartz;Attorney at Law
Suite 304
201 N. Craig Street
Pittsburgh
PA
15213
US
|
Assignee: |
Airway Industries, Inc.
|
Family ID: |
37393099 |
Appl. No.: |
11/121264 |
Filed: |
May 3, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
190/126 ;
190/124 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 5/14 20130101; A45C
13/36 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
190/126 ;
190/124 |
International
Class: |
A45C 13/00 20060101
A45C013/00 |
Claims
1. A carrying bag comprising: a frame having a frame top, a frame
right side and a frame left side; a top gusset having a top right
side and a top left side; a front gusset face attached to the top
gusset; a back gusset face attached to the top gusset; a right side
gusset having a perimeter with piping, the right side gusset having
a right gusset top, the perimeter of the right gusset top attached
to the top gusset, the front gusset face and the back gusset face
so there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the top gusset
and the right side gusset; a left side gusset having a perimeter
with piping, the left side gusset having a left gusset top, the
perimeter of the left gusset top attached to the top gusset, the
front gusset face and the back gusset face so there is not a 90
degree corner formed between the top gusset and the left side
gusset; and a bottom gusset attached to the front gusset face, back
gusset face, right side gusset and left side gusset, the top
gusset, front gusset face, back gusset face, right side gusset,
left side gusset and the bottom gusset together forming a skin that
envelops the frame, the right gusset top extending onto and
overlapping the frame top, the left gusset top extending onto and
overlapping the frame top.
2. A bag as described in claim 1 including a top handle attached to
the top gusset.
3. A bag as described in claim 2 including a side handle attached
to the right gusset side.
4. A bag as described in claim 3 including a right side wheel and a
left side wheel attached to the back gusset face.
5. A bag as described in claim 4 including side feet attached to
the left side gusset.
6. A bag as described in claim 5 including a moisture barrier
attached to the back gusset face.
7. A bag as described in claim 6 including a skid bar attached to
the moisture barrier.
8. A method for carrying a bag comprising the steps of: lifting the
bag by a top handle attached to a top gusset of the bag, the top
gusset of the bag having a top right side and a top left side, the
bag having a front gusset face attached to the top; a back gusset
face attached to the top; a right side gusset having a perimeter
with piping, the right side gusset having a right gusset top, the
perimeter of the right gusset top attached to the top gusset, the
front gusset face and the back gusset face so there is not a 90
degree corner formed between the top gusset and the right side
gusset; a left side gusset having a perimeter with piping, the left
side gusset having a left gusset top, the perimeter of the left
gusset top attached to the top gusset, the front gusset face and
the back gusset face so there is not a 90 degree corner formed
between the top gusset and the left side gusset; and a bottom
gusset attached to the front gusset face, back gusset face, right
side gusset and left side gusset, the top gusset, front gusset
face, back gusset face, right side gusset, left side gusset and the
bottom gusset together forming a skin that envelops the frame, the
right gusset top extending onto and overlapping the frame top, the
left gusset top extending onto and overlapping the frame top; and
moving the bag.
9. A carrying bag comprising: a frame having a top; and a skin for
the frame, the skin having a top gusset, and a right side gusset
and a left side gusset which extend onto and overlap the frame top
so there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the top and the
right and left side gussets.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is related to bags such as luggage and
suitcases. More specifically, the present invention is related to
the side gusset construction of travel bags such as upright
Pullmans or various suiters and garment bags.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Luggage is commonly manufactured to have corners of 90
degree angles. These corners, because of their abrupt angle,
receive significant blows and experience abrasion during handling
that over time could damage the luggage.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention pertains to a carrying bag. The bag
comprises a frame having a frame top, a frame right side and a
frame left side. The bag comprises a top gusset having a top right
side and a top left side. The bag comprises a front gusset face
attached to the top. The bag comprises a back gusset face attached
to the top. The bag comprises a right side gusset having a
perimeter with piping. The right side gusset has a right gusset
top. The perimeter of the right gusset top attached to the top
gusset, the front gusset face and the back gusset face so there is
not a 90 degree corner formed between the top gusset and the right
side gusset. The bag comprises a left side gusset having a
perimeter with piping. The left side gusset has a left gusset top.
The perimeter of the left gusset top attached to the top gusset,
the front gusset face and the back gusset face so there is not a 90
degree corner formed between the top gusset and the left side
gusset. The bag comprises a bottom gusset attached to the front
gusset face, back gusset face, right side gusset and left side
gusset. The top gusset, front gusset face, back gusset face, right
side gusset, left side gusset and the bottom gusset together
forming a skin that envelops the frame, the right gusset top
extending onto and overlapping the frame top, the left gusset top
extending onto and overlapping the frame top.
[0004] The present invention pertains to a carrying bag. The bag
comprises a frame having a top. The bag comprises a skin for the
frame. The skin has a top gusset, and a right side gusset and a
left side gusset which extend onto and overlap the frame top so
there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the top and the
right and left side gussets.
[0005] The present invention pertains to a method for carrying a
bag. The method comprises the steps of lifting the bag by a top
handle attached to a top gusset of the bag. The top gusset of the
bag comprising a top right side and a top left side. The bag
comprises a front gusset face attached to the top. The bag
comprises a back gusset face attached to the top. The bag comprises
a right side gusset having a perimeter with piping. The right side
gusset has a right gusset top. The perimeter of the right gusset
top attached to the top gusset, the front gusset face and the back
gusset face so there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the
top gusset and the right side gusset. The bag comprises a left side
gusset having a perimeter with piping. The left side gusset has a
left gusset top. The perimeter of the left gusset top attached to
the top gusset, the front gusset face and the back gusset face so
there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the top gusset and
the left side gusset. The bag comprises a bottom gusset attached to
the front gusset face, back gusset face, right side gusset and left
side gusset. The top gusset, front gusset face, back gusset face,
right side gusset, left side gusset and the bottom gusset together
forming a skin that envelops the frame, the right gusset top
extending onto and overlapping the frame top, the left gusset top
extending onto and overlapping the frame top. the frame top, the
left gusset top extending onto and overlapping the frame top. There
is the step of moving the bag.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] In the accompanying drawings, the preferred embodiment of
the invention and preferred methods of practicing the invention are
illustrated in which:
[0007] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a bag of the present
invention.
[0008] FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the bag.
[0009] FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the bag.
[0010] FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the bag.
[0011] FIG. 5 is a back elevational view of the bag.
[0012] FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view of the bag.
[0013] FIG. 7 is the top elevational view of the bag.
[0014] FIG. 8 is the bottom elevational view of the bag.
[0015] FIG. 9 is a front view of the components of the frame.
[0016] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the components of the
frame.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference
numerals refer to similar or identical parts throughout the several
views, and more specifically to FIGS. 1, 2 and 10 thereof, there is
shown a carrying bag 100. The bag 100 comprises a frame. 50 having
a frame top 52, a frame right side 54 and a frame left side 56. The
bag 100 comprises a top gusset 7 having a top right side and a top
left side. The bag 100 comprises a front gusset face 17 attached to
the top gusset 7. The bag 100 comprises a back gusset face 8
attached to the top gusset 7. The bag 100 comprises a right side
gusset 12 having a perimeter with piping. The right side gusset 12
has a right gusset top 60. The perimeter of the right gusset top 60
attached to the top gusset 7, the front gusset face 17 and the back
gusset face 8 so there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the
top gusset 7 and the right side gusset 12. The bag 100 comprises a
left side gusset 13 having a perimeter with piping. The left side
gusset 13 has a left gusset top 62. The perimeter of the left
gusset top 62 attached to the top gusset 7, the front gusset face
17 and the back gusset face 8 so there is not a 90 degree corner
formed between the top gusset 7 and the left side gusset 13. The
bag 100 comprises a bottom gusset attached to the front gusset face
17, back gusset face 8, right side gusset 12 and left side gusset
13. The top gusset 7, front gusset face 17, back gusset face 8,
right side gusset 12, left side gusset 13 and the bottom gusset
together forming a skin 40 that envelops the frame 50, the right
gusset top 60 extending onto and overlapping the frame top 52, the
left gusset top 62 extending onto and overlapping the frame top
52.
[0018] Referring also to FIGS. 3-8, the bag 100 preferably includes
a top handle attached to the top gusset 7. Preferably, the bag 100
includes a side handle attached to the right gusset side. The bag
100 preferably includes a right side wheel 14 and a left side wheel
15 attached to the back gusset face 8. Preferably, the bag 100
includes side feet 19 attached to the left side gusset 13. The bag
100 preferably includes a moisture barrier 16 attached to the back
gusset face 8. Preferably, the bag 100 includes a skid bar 9
attached to the moisture barrier 16.
[0019] The present invention pertains to a method for carrying a
bag 100. The method comprises the steps of lifting the bag 100 by a
top handle attached to a top gusset 7 of the bag 100. The top
gusset 7 of the bag 100 comprising a top right side and a top left
side. The bag 100 comprises a front gusset face 17 attached to the
top gusset 7. The bag 100 comprises a back gusset face 8 attached
to the top gusset 7. The bag 100 comprises a right side gusset 12
having a perimeter with piping. The right side gusset 12 has a
right gusset top 60. The perimeter of the right gusset top 60
attached to the top gusset 7, the front gusset face 17 and the back
gusset face 8 so there is not a 90 degree corner formed between the
top gusset 7 and the right side gusset 12. The bag 100 comprises a
left side gusset 13 having a perimeter with piping. The left side
gusset 13 has a left gusset top 62. The perimeter of the left
gusset top 62 attached to the top gusset 7, the front gusset face
17 and the back gusset face 8 so there is not a 90 degree corner
formed between the top gusset 7 and the left side gusset 13. The
bag 100 comprises a bottom gusset attached to the front gusset face
17, back gusset face 8, right side gusset 12 and left side gusset
13. The top gusset 7, front gusset face 17, back gusset face 8,
right side gusset 12, left side gusset 13 and the bottom gusset
together forming a skin 40 that envelops the frame 50, the right
gusset top 60 extending onto and overlapping the frame top 52, the
left gusset top 62 extending onto and overlapping the frame top 52.
the frame top 52, the left gusset top 62 extending onto and
overlapping the frame top 52. There is the step of moving the bag
100.
[0020] The present invention pertains to a carrying bag 100. The
bag 100 comprises a frame 50 having a top gusset 7. The bag 100
comprises a skin 40 for the frame 50. The skin 40 has a top gusset
7, and a right side gusset 12 and a left side gusset 13 which
extend onto and overlap the frame top 52 so there is not a 90
degree corner formed between the top gusset 7 and the right and
left side gussets 12, 13.
[0021] In the operation of the invention, the bag 100 differs from
other cut-and-sew gusset constructions on the market with its
unique contoured construction. The side gusset is constructed into
the top gusset 7 of the bag 100 as most gussets are separated from
the top gusset 7 of the bag 100. Traditional/longbound construction
as well as sidebound construction use two or three pieces of
material held together, respectively, with piping and separated
into top gusset 7 and left and right side. This new gusset
construction also uses three pieces of material help together by
piping but incorporates the top gusset 7 with the two side pieces.
The bag 100 deflects abrasion and wear at the corners better than
traditional cases with their 90 degree corners. FIGS. 7 and 8 show
both front and back perspective views, respectively. The back
section of material of back gusset face 8 is wrapped around to the
top gusset 7 of the bag 100 to connect with piping 10, piping 11,
right side gusset 12 and left side gusset 13. Top gusset 7 can also
be connected to back gusset face 8 if this is not already one whole
piece. Handle cup 20 is an exterior locking handle than top gusset
7 and back gusset face 8 will be all one piece. If handle cup 20 is
an interior zip-away handle cup (as shown), then top gusset 7 and
back gusset face 8 are separate. Piping 10 and piping 11 is
stitched to hold top gusset 7 together with right side gusset 12
and left side gusset 13. Piping 10 and piping 11 can be comprised
of PVC piping or PVC piping covered in the main material of the bag
100. Right side gusset 12 and left side gusset 13 are the side
gussets that make this design different from all bags on the market
currently. Right side wheel 14 is riveted to back gusset face 8 and
right side gusset 12. Left side wheel 15 is riveted to back gusset
face 8 and left side gusset 13. PVC moisture barrier 16 is sewn to
back gusset face 8 and is held in place with piping 10 and piping
11. Front gusset face 17 is held in with piping 10 and piping 11
and is sewn to top gusset 7. Side carry handle 18 is riveted to
right side gusset 12. Side feet 19 are sewn on to left side gusset
13. PVC skid bar 9 can be sewn to the top gusset 7 and back gusset
face 8. Top carry handle 21 is riveted or sewn on to top gusset
7.
[0022] In the manufacture of the bag 100, the gusset is sewn
together from three different pieces. These pieces are the
top/back, the right side and the left side. The pieces are all held
together with piping. The piping can either be PVC or PVC covered
in main material. The material can be polyester, nylon, cotton,
poly/nylon blend, poly vinyl chloride or poly propylene.
[0023] The sides of the gusset are cut in a way that they integrate
into the top gusset 7 of the bag 100 and actually become part of
the top gusset 7. After these pieces are sewn together, the skin 40
is wrapped around a frame 50. This frame 50 can either be Honeycomb
ABS, PP, PVC or a metal frame with PE board 58 reinforcements, as
shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. This frame 50 is what gives the bag 100
its structure and the skin 40 is just a covering that does not give
any structural aid.
[0024] Although the invention has been described in detail in the
foregoing embodiments for the purpose of illustration, it is to be
understood that such detail is solely for that purpose and that
variations can be made therein by those skilled in the art without
departing from the spirit and scope of the invention except as it
may be described by the following claims.
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