Shock absorbing wheel housing with visible spring, and wheel for carry cases such as computer cases, luggage and the like

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and left outside perspective view of a shock absorbing wheel housing and wheel for carry cases such as computer cases, luggage and the like incorporating a visible spring according to our new design, the spring including stippling to indicate a possible use of color, a portion of the carry case being shown in dash lines for environmental purposes;

The shock absorbing wheel housing for carry cases shown in FIG. 1 is intended for attachment to a corner of a carry case. The shock absorbing wheel housing for carry cases intended for mounting to the opposite corner of the carry case (not shown) is identical to that shown in FIG. 1, except it is substantially a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof, the generally rectangular inner portion of this view shown in generic form, eliminating inner details not intended to be viewed during use;

FIG. 3 is a left outside elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof, the generally rectangular inner portion of this view shown in generic form, eliminating inner details not intended to be viewed during use;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof, the generally rectangular inner portion of this view shown in generic form, eliminating inner details not intended to be viewed during use; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a shock absorbing wheel housing with visible spring, and wheel for carry cases such as computer cases, luggage and the like, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Rekuc; Richard J. (Asbury, NJ), Konrad; Karl (Allentown, PA), Rekuc; Steven J. (Bloomsbury, NJ), Krulik; Richard J. (Dix Hills, NY), Rada; Georgene (Northport, NY), Courter; Adam (Brooklyn, NY), Zaprzalka Sherr; Lois (New York, NY)
Assignee:	United States Luggage Company, LLC (Hauppauge, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/288,853
Filed:	June 22, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D3/318; D8/375
Current International Class:	0301
Field of Search:	;D3/318,321,322,272,279 ;190/18A,24,37 ;248/346.11 ;186/27 ;D34/12,23,25,27 ;D8/375 ;16/18CG,45

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly H.
Assistant Examiner: Lane; Sheryl
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab