U.S. patent application number 15/530688 was filed with the patent office on 2018-05-17 for suitcase with hard lightweight drawers.
The applicant listed for this patent is Sheri McKinney Garrett. Invention is credited to Sheri McKinney Garrett.
Application Number | 20180132581 15/530688 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 62106799 |
Filed Date | 2018-05-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180132581 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Garrett; Sheri McKinney |
May 17, 2018 |
Suitcase with hard lightweight drawers
Abstract
This utility patent is a dresser suitcase/luggage has
lightweight drawers inside, four swivel wheels on bottom (two
wheels with wheel locks), movable handle on top of
suitcase/luggage. The outside of this dresser suitcase can be hard
shell or soft material, the drawers assist in giving more
durability to the suitcase and protection to the articles inside.
While there are lightweight suitcases with wheels and handles there
isn't a durable lightweight suitcase that will allow you to get
your belongs out with the suitcase in an upright position, this
dresser suitcase/luggage will. Because of the drawers and locks on
the wheels you have the ability to open the front of the suitcase
in an upright position without your belonging falling out. Which
will assist in allowing individuals with limitations on lifting or
where rooms are too small to lay the suitcase down the ability to
get their belonging out without having to lay the suitcase down or
lift it back up.
Inventors: |
Garrett; Sheri McKinney;
(Commerce, TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Garrett; Sheri McKinney |
Commerce |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
62106799 |
Appl. No.: |
15/530688 |
Filed: |
November 14, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 5/03 20130101; A45C
5/065 20130101; A45C 5/145 20130101; A45C 13/03 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45C 5/06 20060101
A45C005/06; A45C 13/03 20060101 A45C013/03; A45C 5/14 20060101
A45C005/14 |
Claims
1. I claim that this utility design dresser suitcase/luggage with
hard lightweight drawers inside will be used during travel to hold
individual's belongings while giving extra durability and
protection to the suitcase for said belongings, especially cloth
outside suitcases.
2. I claim that this is a utility design dresser suitcase/luggage
with hard lightweight drawers inside will have locked wheels and
will allow individuals to get their belongings out of the suitcase
without having to lay the suitcase down. Therefore, assisting
individual that have back problems or difficulty lifting. Which
also helps individuals when there is limited space and not enough
room to lay the suitcase down to open it.
3. I claim that the dresser suitcase/luggage can be different sizes
with four swivel wheels on bottom with at least two of the wheels
having locks has a movable handle on top a zipper that allows it to
expand and give more room in the front and another zipper to open
the suitcase/luggage.
Description
[0001] At present day this invention involves what is known as a
suitcase/luggage.
[0002] This invention is to add light weight drawers to the inner
portion of the suitcase. Therefore, the suitcase can be opened
upright and clothing and or belongings will not fall out. The
suitcase will allow you to pull a drawer out and get what you need
and then slide the drawer back in. The suitcase will open closer to
the front which will assist in the suitcase standing up right while
getting what you need. The opening door portion on the inside will
have polyester material, with an internal zipper and mesh. This
will allow you to still put things on the mesh side, front door, if
you would like. There will also be another outside zipper that will
allow the front portion to expand if more room is needed. This
suitcase/luggage is an improved lightweight expandable suitcase,
luggage container, or travelling bag made with soft or hard
material on the outside and inside hard molded or vacuum formed
plastic, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene or ABS
(acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene) drawers/compartments. The
lightweight outside hard shell suitcase uses aluminum,
polycarbonate, polypropylene or ABS material. The lightweight
outside softshell material uses ballistic nylon, cordura or
polyester. The inside of the suitcase drawers will have a parallel
guide rollers on each side of the suitcase horizontally from the
inside sidewall. The drawers will be molded to fit snug inside of
the suitcase, which will assist in the durability of the suitcase
and help protect personal items during the jostling around done
while traveling. The drawers will have a horizontal lip or
indention that will allow the drawers to slide in and out of the
suitcase on the guide rollers. There will be two or three drawers
in each suitcase, with the top drawer smaller than the bottom ones.
The bottom two being of equal size. This will assist with
organization of clothing along with durability of the suitcase.
Suitcase, luggage or traveling bag will consist of spinner wheels
at the bottom for ease of moving the suitcase and wheel locks (the
wheel locks are not required for all wheels, can be on 2 or all 4).
Adjustable Handle on opposite end of where wheels are set to assist
in pushing and pulling of the suitcase. Another outside handle
securely fastened on outside top, opposite of wheels, and outside
side, opposite of where suitcase/luggage is connected of
suitcase/luggage for lifting of the suitcase. A zipper fastener
arrangement will allow the suitcase to open and to be
expandable.
[0003] The suitcase/luggage has one zipper opening from the front
that goes around the suitcase on the side, with material that
allows the suitcase to expand. The 2.sup.nd zipper is behind the
front zipper running parallel to it. Going around the suitcase on
the side, therefore allowing the suitcase to open. The suitcase
door will open from the front in a standing up-right position or
can be opened laying down.
[0004] The standard Suitcase sizes range from Small at 21 to 22
inches in length, Medium at 24 to 26 inches in length and Large
from 28 to 31 inches in length.
[0005] With the airlines standards suitcase are being requested to
be lighter and lighter. Therefore, light weight material, hard or
soft, would be used for the outer shell of the suitcase. Light
weight, durable and hard material would be used for the drawers
that go inside the suitcase. The drawers will be molded for fit the
inside of the suitcase. One smaller drawer at the two and to larger
same size drawers stacked one on top of the other underneath.
[0006] Outer shell Suitcase/Luggage can use soft material such as
Ballistic nylon, Cordura or Polyester or hard material such as:
Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene or ABS
(acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene).
[0007] The drawers on the inside of the suitcase would be made with
one of the hard materials stated in the outer shell
material--therefore assisting in the lightness of the suitcase.
[0008] LINER MATERIAL on the Inside of the suitcase: Polyester
[0009] HANDLE: [0010] Material: Aluminum, Metal, polycarbonate,
Polypropylene or ABS [0011] Type: Telescoping Handle, Retractable
Handle, Comfort-grip Handle Grab Handle [0012] Length: Maximum, 12
inches
[0013] Smaller carry-on luggage would have hard (2 potential, but
could be 3) drawer type compartments. As per Image A.
[0014] The Medium and Large size luggage would have three to four
hard drawer type compartments.
[0015] The suitcase/luggage the first zipper goes around the
suitcase on the side outside and has material that underneath that
when unzipped allows the suitcase to expand. The 2.sup.nd zipper
directly behind the first zipper running parallel with the first
zipper opens the front of the suitcase.
[0016] Suitcase/luggage has 4 wheels on each corner at the bottom
of the suitcase, spinner made of polyurethane or other lightweight
material, with good ball bearings and are screwed to the luggage
base to offer full corner protection. The back two wheels will have
the ability to lock in place, therefore keeping the suitcase from
rolling when locked.
[0017] Suitcase will have two/three or four drawers made out of
Plastic, Polypropulene, Polycarbonate, aluminum or ABS. The drawers
will be able to slide in and out via railings to go with each
drawer (total of 6 railings). The railings will be attached to the
inside of the suitcase, one on each side wall at a horizontal
position. The mold of the drawers will have indentions going long
ways to where the railings will fit in the sides--therefore
allowing the drawers to slide in and out of the suitcase. The
drawer railings will be fastened into the suitcase from the side
walls to where the front of the drawer will be facing the opening
of the suitcase. The drawer will have four sides to it. The front
will have a curvature cut out of the top approx. 1 to 11/2 inch
down and 4 inches across, centered from the sides, the corners will
have a slight curve. (If sharp edges anywhere, they will be dulled
and possibly if needed covered with soft material.)
[0018] The top drawer will be 1/7 the size of the suitcase and the
bottom 2 drawers will be made equal in size at 3/7 of the inside of
the suitcase. Example: Small suitcase 21'' H.times.15'' W.times.9''
D: Top drawer would be 3'' H.times.15'' W.times.9'' D and the
bottom two drawers would be 9'' H.times.15'' W.times.9'' D. While a
large suitcase 28'' H.times.22'' W.times.12'' D--top drawer would
be 4'' H.times.22'' W.times.12'' D. The bottom two drawer would be
12'' H.times.22'' W.times.12'' D. (Drawer sizes can fluctuate a
little comparable to the suitcase size.)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING
[0019] FIG. 1 is an inside elevation view of a hard suitcase with
drawers (could also be material outside as well.)
[0020] FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the top drawer
[0021] FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the middle drawer
[0022] FIG. 4 is an elevational view of the bottom drawer
[0023] FIG. 5 is an evaluation view of back of drawer
[0024] FIG. 6 is a right inside elevational view of the
hard/material suitcase wall with rollers;
[0025] FIG. 7 is a left inside elevational view of the
hard/material suitcase wall with rollers;
[0026] FIG. 8 is a left side outside elevational view thereof;
[0027] FIG. 9 is a right side outside elevational view thereof;
[0028] FIG. 10 is an outside bottom plan view thereof
[0029] FIG. 11 is an outside top plan view thereof;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0030] Outer shell Suitcase/Luggage can use soft material such as
Ballistic nylon, Cardura or Polyester
[0031] Or
[0032] Out shell Suitcase/Luggage can be made of hard material such
as Aluminum, Polycarbonate, Polypropylene or ABS
(acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene.)
[0033] FIG. 1, --The elevation suitcase shows the door 1 in an open
position. On the inside of the suitcase will have a 4 material
lining. The 4 material lining on the front door is a double lining
which has a horizontal zipper one inch from top 2 that allows you
to put extras in the front expandable area. One to Two inches below
the zipper 2 also horizontal is a One to two inch in length
material covered elastic band 3 sewn at both ends. A 5 mesh pocket
is on the inside bottom half of the suitcase/luggage door. The 5
mesh pocket goes from the right side to the left side and halfway
up the inside of the suitcase door starting one inch from the
bottom. The 5 mesh pocket is connected/sewn to the lining material
on the left side, bottom, and right side leaving the top open to
put things in. There is a thicker 6 material trim around the inner
outside portion of the mesh for stability.
[0034] The inside of the suitcase, opposite the front door shows
the front of the 7, 8, 9 molded lightweight drawers. The drawers
7,8,9 are molded to fit snuggly into the suitcase. The drawers will
slide in and out through the front opening using light weight
railing wheels, example U.S. Pat. No. 3,796,474 granted to the
applicant on Mar. 12, 1974. The top drawer 7 will be 1/7 the size
of the suitcase and the bottom two drawers 8,9 will be made equal
in size at 3/7 of the inside of the suitcase. Example: Small
Suitcase 21'' H.times.15'' W.times.9'' D: top drawer would be 3''
H.times.15'' W.times.9'' D and the bottom two drawers would be 9''
H.times.15'' W.times.9'' D. While a large suitcase 28''
H.times.22'' W.times.12'' D: top drawer would be 4'' H.times.22''
W.times.12'' D and bottom two drawers would be 12'' H.times.22''
W.times.12'' D. (Drawer sizes can fluctuate a little comparable to
the suitcase size.)
[0035] On top side of the suitcase there are two handles. One
handle 10 centered and securely fastened to the top of the
suitcase/luggage. On the long side of the suitcase where the
suitcase opens from there is another handle for lifting 10 that is
securely mounted and centered. These two handles allow for the hand
to go under the handle for lifting.
[0036] On the outside bottom of the suitcase are four wheels 11.
The wheels can be singular or double and swivel which allows the
suitcase/luggage to have easy movability. Two of the four wheels
will have the ability to lock, therefore also allowing the
suitcase/luggage to stay in place when needed. Each wheel will be
connected to the bottom corner of the luggage. The wheels will be
made with lightweight durable material plastic, rubber,
polycarbonate, polypropylene or ABS.
[0037] FIG. 2. Top drawer is 1/7 of the height of the suitcase and
is molded from already listed light weight material to fit snuggly
into the top portion of the suitcase. The drawer has four sides and
a bottom. The top portion 13 is open. The right and left sides have
a 12 molded indention running horizontal. The indentions are opened
enough for the internal wheels to be able to slide through
therefore allowing the drawer to move in and out of the suitcase as
well as holding the drawer in place. The back portion indention
area is where the wheels can go through to hold the drawer and
allow the drawer to move smoothly. The front portion, or portion
facing outward has an indention 14 centered at the top that allows
you to put your fingers in to open and close the drawer. There
isn't a side indention on the front portion of the drawer, The
edges on the drawer are smoothed down, therefore no sharp points
giving a safer and smoother drawer.
[0038] FIG. 3. Middle drawer is 3/7 of the height of the suitcase
and is molded from already listed light weight material to fit
snuggly in between the top and bottom drawers and molded to fit the
inside portion of the suitcase. The drawer has four sides and a
bottom. The top portion 13 is open. The right and left sides have a
12 molded indention running horizontal. The indentions are opened
enough for the internal wheels to be able to slide through
therefore allowing the drawer to move in and out of the suitcase as
well as holding the drawer in place. The back portion indention
area is where the wheels can go through to hold the drawer and
allow the drawer to move smoothly. The front portion, or portion
facing outward has an indention 14 centered at the top that allows
you to put your fingers in to open and close the drawer. There
isn't a side indention on the front portion of the drawer, The
edges on the drawer are smoothed down, therefore no sharp points
giving a safer and smoother drawer.
[0039] FIG. 4. Bottom drawer is 3/7 of the height of the suitcase
and is molded from already listed light weight material to fit
snuggly in below the middle drawer and bottom inside portion of the
suitcase. The drawer has four sides and a bottom. The top portion
13 is open. The right and left sides have a 12 molded indention
running horizontal. The indentions are opened enough for the
internal wheels to be able to slide through therefore allowing the
drawer to move in and out of the suitcase as well as holding the
drawer in place. The back portion indention area is where the
wheels can go through to hold the drawer and allow the drawer to
move smoothly. The front portion, or portion facing outward has an
indention 14 centered at the top that allows you to put your
fingers in to open and close the drawer. There isn't a side
indention on the front portion of the drawer, The edges on the
drawer are smoothed down, therefore no sharp points giving a safer
and smoother drawer.
[0040] FIG. 5. The back of suitcase drawers. Shows the 12 molded
indentions into the drawers and how the wheels 15 fit in and slide
through the indentions. The wheels will be connected to the inside
portion of the suitcase.
[0041] The molding of Drawer outside wall structure will be made to
fit snuggly inside a suitcase, aligning with the suitcase shape and
curves. (the drawers in the drawing are more squared because each
suitcase has it's own curvature in design.
[0042] The two side wall drawer indentions are for the portion to
go in and allow the drawers to slide in and out of the suitcase. On
each drawer, the side wall indentions will have equal depth, length
and placed at the same height. The face of the drawer will not show
the indention, therefore holding the drawer in place from the
front. The back of the drawer will have the indention which will
allow the drawer to be taken out if need be.
[0043] FIG. 6. Inside suitcase right wall, there will be three
horizontal sets of two or three wheels 15. The heights of each
horizontal set will match the height of the horizontal set across
on the other inside suitcase/luggage wall facing each other. This
will allow the drawers to slid in and out smoothly. The wheels 15
will be measured to fit in the C indention. The wheels on the
inside wall will also assist the drawers in stability and hold the
drawer in place and not have excessive movement due to the C
indention being too big for the wheel. There is a sliding handle at
the top of the suitcase 16 that helps in moving the suitcase around
with easement. Handles 10 documented in FIG. 1 will assist in
lifting the suitcase when needed. Wheels 11 at the bottom of the
suitcase are located on each corner.
[0044] FIG. 7. Inside suitcase left wall, there will be three
horizontal sets of two or three wheels 15. The inside of the left
wall matches the inside of the right wall.
[0045] FIG. 8. The outside side view of the suitcase/luggage in an
upright position. This picture shows the one side with the first
zipper 18 going vertically is used to expand the suitcase and
located approx. 1/2 inch from the front of the suitcase. The second
zipper 17 running parallel behind the first zipper 18 is approx. 1
to 11/2 inches from the front of the suitcase and is used to open
and close the suitcase. This figure shows a handle 10 for lifting
on the side and top. Also showing is an adjustable handle 16 that
can move up and down to allow pull or push of the suitcase with the
11 wheels.
[0046] FIG. 9. Opposite side of FIG. 8, vertical outside of the
suitcase/luggage. This vertical side top shows 16 adjustable
handle, 10 handle for lifting, 17 zipper portion for opening the
suitcase/luggage, 18 expandable zipper in an open position. Under
the 18 expandable zipper is durable material made out of ballistic
nylon, cordura or polyester which is connected to the suitcase on
the sides, therefore allowing the suitcase to expand but still be
durable and connected. There is an area 21 that covers the
beginning and ending of the beginning and ending of the zipper
areas using ballistic nylon, cordura or polyester material. For
zipper 17 this area begins approx. 2 inches from the top and ends
approx. 2 inches from the bottom. With the vertical sides connected
to the shell of the suitcase back and front areas. For zipper 18
the area is connected to allow expansion of the front from the back
of the suitcase. This area is similar to the other except a little
thicker in width and not as long in length. Sizes can fluctuate
from suitcase to suitcase. The front outside shell 22 can be made
of hard or soft material as documented. The back shell 23 will be
made out of the same material as the back outside shell.
[0047] FIG. 10. Bottom of the suitcase/luggage, shows the front
outside shell 22, back outside shell 23, two zippers 17 and 18
along with the swivel wheels 11 and their placement on the
suitcase. The swivel wheels can be dual or singular but they all
need to be the same size. The locks on the wheels will be located
on the two back wheels with easy to use by pushing down or lifting
up with your foot or hand. Below this figure is a picture of a US
patent wheel that has a lock, U.S. Pat. No. 2,838,392A, but would
use lighter weight material as listed above, possibly even hard
rubber.
[0048] FIG. 11. Gives a look at the top of the suitcase/luggage.
Shows outside shell 22, back outside shell 23, two zippers 17 and
18, durable handle for lifting 10 and 16 adjustable handle that
moves up and down to assist in moving of suitcase/luggage.
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