CA2379716C - Business case with removable handle and wheel assembly - Google Patents
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Abstract
A luggage case is provided with straps or handles for carrying the case and a. wheel and an extendable handle assembly for dragging or pulling the case. The wheel and extendable handle assembly is removably attachable to the case, such that it need not be carried when the case is carried by the straps or handles. The wheel and handle assembly are formed as a shell to snugly surround the luggage case. In the preferred embodiment, the case and the shell are joined by mating zippers at the bottom front and top rear edges of the assembly.
Description
PATENT
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 BUSINESS CASE WITH REMOVABLE HAND7~E AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to luggage, and more particularly to small luggage cases, such as business cases, computer cases, backpacks and the like which may be provided with shoulder straps or hand grips for carrying, or with wheels for rolling on a surface and an extendable handle for pulling by a user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the past, most items of luggage, such as those used for overnight travel, were formed of stiff or rigid material as rigid enclosures. Similarly, items of luggage used to carry papers, personal items and other materials to be kept close at hand, particularly when using public transportation, such as airplane or trains, typically referred to as briefcases, where also either made of stiff or rigid material as rigid enclosures, or of rather stiff material such as leather with some flexible portions to permit expansion and contraction. More recently, both types of luggage mentioned above have been formed as relatively unstructured enclosures made of non-rigid natural or man-made materials such as leather, canvas or nylon. The non-rigid material forming the enclosure is assembled to provide luggage of a particular shape.
PATENT
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 In some cases, a rigid fzamework is provided to maintain the desired shape of the luggage.
A further development in luggage industry has been the use of wheeled luggage for checked baggage, carry-on baggage and some business cases. For the purposes of this discussion, the term "business case" may include cases designed to hold and transport portable computers. Luggage of this type typically includes wheels and an extendable handle, so that the user can pull the case along on its wheels, without having to bear its full weight. Additional items may be supported by the handle assembly or attached to the case itself, to ease the burden of the user when moving through airport concourses or along city sidewalks. Examples of such additional items are garment bags and other business cases.
The most commonly available luggage of this type has wheels and extendable handle permanently attached to the luggage.
When luggage of this type is not being transported on its wheels, the extendable is retracted. When this arrangement is included as part of the design of a business case, the bulk and weight of the case, with its integrated wheel and handle assembly, is are often cumbersome and uncomfortable to carry.
For instance, the same case may be used during business trips and while commuting,between home and office. On a business trip the integrated handle and wheel assembly is a blessing: on a commuter train, the bulk and weight of the assembly may be a curse.
,Page 2 When such a business case or backpack is carried by should straps or handles, the typically unpadded structure of the retracted handle and wheel assembly can irritate the user' s rib cage.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to provide a luggage system consisting of a case and a wheel and handle assembly which may be readily secured to the case when needed and removed when not needed. Further, it would be desirable to provide the readily removable wheel and handle assembly and the case with complementary devices for securing them to each other. It would be further desirable that the removable wheel and handle assembly and the case be of complementary design, so as to be of pleasing appearance when secured to each other.
Finally, it would be desirable that the wheel and handle assembly provide extra strength to the case, particularly when it is fully packed and heavy.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a preferred embodiment, it is an object of this invention to provide a luggage system which includes a case provided with straps or handles for carrying the case and a wheel and extendable handle assembly for dragging the case.
It is a further object in a preferred embodiment of this invention to provide a wheel and extendable handle assembly which may be removably attached to the case.
It is another object in a preferred aspect of this invention to provide a case with a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly which are attached to each other by complementary fasteners provided on the case and the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly.
It is a still further object in a preferred aspect to provide a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly which provides additional protection and rigidity to the case when attached to the case for dragging of the case.
A case with removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with a preferred aspect of this invention includes a soft sided case having one or more main storage volumes made accessible by openings which may be held closed by fastening devices . The case may also have additional storage areas for as pockets on the sides of the walls of the main storage areas. Handles are secured to the walls of the main storage areas for a person to grasp while carrying the case. In of the preferred embodiments of this invention, straps are secured to the walls of the main storage area which may be used to carry to case as a back pack . A removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with this invention includes a partial housing having a base, sides and a back. A pair of wheels are mounted on the partial housing adjacent the corners formed by the base, sides and back. The back is provided with an arrangement for telescopically receiving an extendable handle assembly. In a particularly preferred embodiment of this invention, the back of the partial housing is of essentially the same height as the case, the base is of essentially the same width and depth as the case, and the sides are of reduced height as compared to the back.
Complimentary fastening devices are provided on the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly and on the case, the removable secure the assembly to the case. In another preferred embodiment of this invention, the complimentary fastening devices are in the form of zippers, similar to those used to provide access to the main storage volume and the auxiliary storage volumes. More particularly, one portion of a zipper is secured around the edge of the back of the partial housing, while the other portion of the zipper is provided on the case, such that when the case is place in the partial housing, the zipper portions may be secured to each other in the usual manner. Similarly, one portion of a zipper may be provided on the edge of the bottom opposite the back, and the other portion on the case, such that when the case is placed wheel and handle assembly, whereby with said handle extended said case is pullable by said handle.
According to a further aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case: a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement; wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension; wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of Page 5a sides; wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position; wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably I5 secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a luggage case that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the luggage case comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the luggage case and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the luggage case; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly; wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the Page 5b second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension; wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the first face of the luggage case abuts the first face of the wheel and handle assembly; the second face of the luggage case abuts the second face of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the luggage case, wherein the luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the luggage case; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement; wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension; wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the luggage case Page 5c is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
Page 5d BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FTGURE 1 is a general perspective view of a business case in accordance with the preferred embodiment of this invention transported as a brief case;
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with this invention for use with the case shown in Fig. 1;
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DOCKET N0. 65042-006 FIGURE 3 is a perspective view showing the manner of placement of the case of Fig. 1 in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2;
FIGURE 9 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
1 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2;
FIGURE 5 is a front perspective view showing the case of Fig. 1 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the bottom of the combined assembly:
FIGURE 6 is a rear perspective view showing the case of Fig. 1 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the top and sides of the combined assembly;
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 BUSINESS CASE WITH REMOVABLE HAND7~E AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to luggage, and more particularly to small luggage cases, such as business cases, computer cases, backpacks and the like which may be provided with shoulder straps or hand grips for carrying, or with wheels for rolling on a surface and an extendable handle for pulling by a user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In the past, most items of luggage, such as those used for overnight travel, were formed of stiff or rigid material as rigid enclosures. Similarly, items of luggage used to carry papers, personal items and other materials to be kept close at hand, particularly when using public transportation, such as airplane or trains, typically referred to as briefcases, where also either made of stiff or rigid material as rigid enclosures, or of rather stiff material such as leather with some flexible portions to permit expansion and contraction. More recently, both types of luggage mentioned above have been formed as relatively unstructured enclosures made of non-rigid natural or man-made materials such as leather, canvas or nylon. The non-rigid material forming the enclosure is assembled to provide luggage of a particular shape.
PATENT
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 In some cases, a rigid fzamework is provided to maintain the desired shape of the luggage.
A further development in luggage industry has been the use of wheeled luggage for checked baggage, carry-on baggage and some business cases. For the purposes of this discussion, the term "business case" may include cases designed to hold and transport portable computers. Luggage of this type typically includes wheels and an extendable handle, so that the user can pull the case along on its wheels, without having to bear its full weight. Additional items may be supported by the handle assembly or attached to the case itself, to ease the burden of the user when moving through airport concourses or along city sidewalks. Examples of such additional items are garment bags and other business cases.
The most commonly available luggage of this type has wheels and extendable handle permanently attached to the luggage.
When luggage of this type is not being transported on its wheels, the extendable is retracted. When this arrangement is included as part of the design of a business case, the bulk and weight of the case, with its integrated wheel and handle assembly, is are often cumbersome and uncomfortable to carry.
For instance, the same case may be used during business trips and while commuting,between home and office. On a business trip the integrated handle and wheel assembly is a blessing: on a commuter train, the bulk and weight of the assembly may be a curse.
,Page 2 When such a business case or backpack is carried by should straps or handles, the typically unpadded structure of the retracted handle and wheel assembly can irritate the user' s rib cage.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to provide a luggage system consisting of a case and a wheel and handle assembly which may be readily secured to the case when needed and removed when not needed. Further, it would be desirable to provide the readily removable wheel and handle assembly and the case with complementary devices for securing them to each other. It would be further desirable that the removable wheel and handle assembly and the case be of complementary design, so as to be of pleasing appearance when secured to each other.
Finally, it would be desirable that the wheel and handle assembly provide extra strength to the case, particularly when it is fully packed and heavy.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In a preferred embodiment, it is an object of this invention to provide a luggage system which includes a case provided with straps or handles for carrying the case and a wheel and extendable handle assembly for dragging the case.
It is a further object in a preferred embodiment of this invention to provide a wheel and extendable handle assembly which may be removably attached to the case.
It is another object in a preferred aspect of this invention to provide a case with a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly which are attached to each other by complementary fasteners provided on the case and the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly.
It is a still further object in a preferred aspect to provide a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly which provides additional protection and rigidity to the case when attached to the case for dragging of the case.
A case with removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with a preferred aspect of this invention includes a soft sided case having one or more main storage volumes made accessible by openings which may be held closed by fastening devices . The case may also have additional storage areas for as pockets on the sides of the walls of the main storage areas. Handles are secured to the walls of the main storage areas for a person to grasp while carrying the case. In of the preferred embodiments of this invention, straps are secured to the walls of the main storage area which may be used to carry to case as a back pack . A removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with this invention includes a partial housing having a base, sides and a back. A pair of wheels are mounted on the partial housing adjacent the corners formed by the base, sides and back. The back is provided with an arrangement for telescopically receiving an extendable handle assembly. In a particularly preferred embodiment of this invention, the back of the partial housing is of essentially the same height as the case, the base is of essentially the same width and depth as the case, and the sides are of reduced height as compared to the back.
Complimentary fastening devices are provided on the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly and on the case, the removable secure the assembly to the case. In another preferred embodiment of this invention, the complimentary fastening devices are in the form of zippers, similar to those used to provide access to the main storage volume and the auxiliary storage volumes. More particularly, one portion of a zipper is secured around the edge of the back of the partial housing, while the other portion of the zipper is provided on the case, such that when the case is place in the partial housing, the zipper portions may be secured to each other in the usual manner. Similarly, one portion of a zipper may be provided on the edge of the bottom opposite the back, and the other portion on the case, such that when the case is placed wheel and handle assembly, whereby with said handle extended said case is pullable by said handle.
According to a further aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case: a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement; wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension; wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of Page 5a sides; wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position; wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably I5 secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a luggage case that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the luggage case comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the luggage case and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the luggage case; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly; wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the Page 5b second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension; wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the first face of the luggage case abuts the first face of the wheel and handle assembly; the second face of the luggage case abuts the second face of the wheel and handle assembly.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is also provided an apparatus, comprising a luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the luggage case, wherein the luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the luggage case; a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement; wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension; wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that the back of the luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly; the top of the luggage case Page 5c is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly; the bottom of the luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
Page 5d BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FTGURE 1 is a general perspective view of a business case in accordance with the preferred embodiment of this invention transported as a brief case;
FIGURE 2 is a perspective view of a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with this invention for use with the case shown in Fig. 1;
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DOCKET N0. 65042-006 FIGURE 3 is a perspective view showing the manner of placement of the case of Fig. 1 in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2;
FIGURE 9 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
1 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2;
FIGURE 5 is a front perspective view showing the case of Fig. 1 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the bottom of the combined assembly:
FIGURE 6 is a rear perspective view showing the case of Fig. 1 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the top and sides of the combined assembly;
FIGURE 7 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
2 being finally secured in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2, with the extendable handle partially extended;
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
1 secured in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2, with the extendable handle extended and being used to pull the case.
FIGURE 9; is a general perspective view of a back pack in accordance with an alternative embodiment this invention;
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DOCKET N0. 65042-006 FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with this invention for use with the case shown in Fig. 9;
FIGURE 2I is a perspective view showing the manner of placement of the case of Fig. ~ in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10;
FIGURE 12 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10;
FTGURE 13 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the bottom of the combined assembly;
FIGURE 14 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the top and sides of the combined assembly;
FIGURE 15 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 being finally secured in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10, with the extendable handle partially extended;
FIGURE 16 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 secured in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of PATENT
DOCKET N0. 65092-006 Fig. 10, with the extendable handle extended and being used to pull the case.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRF~D EMBODIMENT
Referring to FIG. 1, a business case lU in accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention is provided with a shoulder strap 12 so as to be carried by the user. Business case is generally of a rectangular shape, with access being provide to three main storage compartments by zippers 14 and 16. Auxiliary 10 storage compartments 18 and 20 are provided on one side of the case 10.
Referring to Fig. 2, wheel and handle assembly 22 in accordance with this invention is shown to include a partial housing shell 24. Shell 24 includes back 26, base 28 and side members 30 and 32. Wheel housings 39 are formed in the rear base of shell 24. Wheels 51 are rotatably mounted within wheel housings 34 as shown in Fig. 8. Telescoping extendable handle 36 is slidably mounted to the interior of shell back 26 by upper bracket 38 and lower bracket 40. Shell back 26 includes surround gusset 42 which extends around the upper perimeter of shell back 26 to form a flexible top and upper sides of shell 24. Access zipper 44 is provided in surround gusset 42 to provide access, when open, for handle 36, and through which handle 36 is extended.
PATENT
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 Upper zipper half 46 is stitched to the leading edge of surround gusset 42. Lower zipper half 48 is stitched to the leading edge of shell base 28. Support feet 50 are provided on the bottom of base 28.
Referring to Figs. 3 and 4, business case lU is shown being lowered and inserted in housing shell 24 of wheel and handle assembly 22. Shell 29 is sized to provide a snug fit around case 10.
Referring to Fig. 5, business case 10 is attached to the leading edge of shell base 28. The means of attachment in the illustrated embodiment zippers at the front bottom edge of the assembly and at the back top and sides of the assembly. It is anticipated, however, that other suitable attaching means could be used, including snaps and hook and loop fastening means. In addition, it is anticipated that the fastening means used in the various embodiments of the present invention could be lockable to secure business case 10 to shell base 28. In this embodiment, the lower frontal attachment is made by mating zipper half 52, stitched to the front bottom edge of case 10, and lower zipper half 98, stitched to the leading edge of shell base 28.
Similarly, as shown in Fig. 6, zipper half 59, stitched adjacent to and around the upper rear sides and the top rear edge of case 10, and upper zipper half 46 on shell 24 are sized and PATENT
DOCKET N0. 65042-006 locate to mate, forming a complete zipper around the rear top edge and upper rear sides of the assembly.
Figs. 7 and 8 illustrate the completely assembled unit.
In Fig. '/, Telescoping extendable handle ~6 is extracted from access zipper 44 so that the case may be pulled behind the user.
An alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figures 9 - 16. Referring to FIG. 9, back pack 56 is provided with a pair of shoulder straps 58, one of which is shown, so as to be carried by the user. The back pack 56 is generally of a rectangular shape, with access being provided to three main storage compartments by zippers 60, 62, and 64. Auxiliary storage compartments 66, 68, 70 are provided on one side of back pack 56.
This embodiment of the present invention differs from the previously described embodiment only in that back pack 56 is vertical in aspect rather than horizontal like business case 10 of the first described embodiment.
While only two embodiments of the invention have been shown, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that what has been described is considered at present to be a preferred embodiment of the roller wheel assembly for a tracked vehicle of this invention. In accordance with the Patent Statute, changes may be made in the roller wheel assembly for a tracked vehicle without actually departing from the true spirit and scope of this PATENT
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 invention. The appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modification which fall in the true spirit and scope of this invention.
FIGURE 8 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
1 secured in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 2, with the extendable handle extended and being used to pull the case.
FIGURE 9; is a general perspective view of a back pack in accordance with an alternative embodiment this invention;
PATENT
DOCKET N0. 65042-006 FIGURE 10 is a perspective view of a removable wheel and extendable handle assembly in accordance with this invention for use with the case shown in Fig. 9;
FIGURE 2I is a perspective view showing the manner of placement of the case of Fig. ~ in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10;
FIGURE 12 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10;
FTGURE 13 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the bottom of the combined assembly;
FIGURE 14 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 placed in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10, and a series of detail figures illustrating the attachment process at the top and sides of the combined assembly;
FIGURE 15 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 being finally secured in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of Fig. 10, with the extendable handle partially extended;
FIGURE 16 is a perspective view showing the case of Fig.
9 secured in the removable wheel and extendable handle assembly of PATENT
DOCKET N0. 65092-006 Fig. 10, with the extendable handle extended and being used to pull the case.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRF~D EMBODIMENT
Referring to FIG. 1, a business case lU in accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention is provided with a shoulder strap 12 so as to be carried by the user. Business case is generally of a rectangular shape, with access being provide to three main storage compartments by zippers 14 and 16. Auxiliary 10 storage compartments 18 and 20 are provided on one side of the case 10.
Referring to Fig. 2, wheel and handle assembly 22 in accordance with this invention is shown to include a partial housing shell 24. Shell 24 includes back 26, base 28 and side members 30 and 32. Wheel housings 39 are formed in the rear base of shell 24. Wheels 51 are rotatably mounted within wheel housings 34 as shown in Fig. 8. Telescoping extendable handle 36 is slidably mounted to the interior of shell back 26 by upper bracket 38 and lower bracket 40. Shell back 26 includes surround gusset 42 which extends around the upper perimeter of shell back 26 to form a flexible top and upper sides of shell 24. Access zipper 44 is provided in surround gusset 42 to provide access, when open, for handle 36, and through which handle 36 is extended.
PATENT
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 Upper zipper half 46 is stitched to the leading edge of surround gusset 42. Lower zipper half 48 is stitched to the leading edge of shell base 28. Support feet 50 are provided on the bottom of base 28.
Referring to Figs. 3 and 4, business case lU is shown being lowered and inserted in housing shell 24 of wheel and handle assembly 22. Shell 29 is sized to provide a snug fit around case 10.
Referring to Fig. 5, business case 10 is attached to the leading edge of shell base 28. The means of attachment in the illustrated embodiment zippers at the front bottom edge of the assembly and at the back top and sides of the assembly. It is anticipated, however, that other suitable attaching means could be used, including snaps and hook and loop fastening means. In addition, it is anticipated that the fastening means used in the various embodiments of the present invention could be lockable to secure business case 10 to shell base 28. In this embodiment, the lower frontal attachment is made by mating zipper half 52, stitched to the front bottom edge of case 10, and lower zipper half 98, stitched to the leading edge of shell base 28.
Similarly, as shown in Fig. 6, zipper half 59, stitched adjacent to and around the upper rear sides and the top rear edge of case 10, and upper zipper half 46 on shell 24 are sized and PATENT
DOCKET N0. 65042-006 locate to mate, forming a complete zipper around the rear top edge and upper rear sides of the assembly.
Figs. 7 and 8 illustrate the completely assembled unit.
In Fig. '/, Telescoping extendable handle ~6 is extracted from access zipper 44 so that the case may be pulled behind the user.
An alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figures 9 - 16. Referring to FIG. 9, back pack 56 is provided with a pair of shoulder straps 58, one of which is shown, so as to be carried by the user. The back pack 56 is generally of a rectangular shape, with access being provided to three main storage compartments by zippers 60, 62, and 64. Auxiliary storage compartments 66, 68, 70 are provided on one side of back pack 56.
This embodiment of the present invention differs from the previously described embodiment only in that back pack 56 is vertical in aspect rather than horizontal like business case 10 of the first described embodiment.
While only two embodiments of the invention have been shown, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that what has been described is considered at present to be a preferred embodiment of the roller wheel assembly for a tracked vehicle of this invention. In accordance with the Patent Statute, changes may be made in the roller wheel assembly for a tracked vehicle without actually departing from the true spirit and scope of this PATENT
DOCKET NO. 65042-006 invention. The appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modification which fall in the true spirit and scope of this invention.
Claims (75)
1. A luggage case system comprising:
a case having a top, bottom, front, back and sides, a wheel and handle assembly, comprising a partial housing including a bottom, a back, and sides, an extendable handle secured to said back, said partial housing conforming in shape to that of said case, such that said bottom of said case is placeable on the bottom of the partial housing, and said back and sides of said case will engage the back and sides of said partial housing, complementary releasable securing devices being provided on said case and said partial housing such that said case is securable to said wheel and handle assembly, whereby with said handle extended said case is pullable by said handle.
a case having a top, bottom, front, back and sides, a wheel and handle assembly, comprising a partial housing including a bottom, a back, and sides, an extendable handle secured to said back, said partial housing conforming in shape to that of said case, such that said bottom of said case is placeable on the bottom of the partial housing, and said back and sides of said case will engage the back and sides of said partial housing, complementary releasable securing devices being provided on said case and said partial housing such that said case is securable to said wheel and handle assembly, whereby with said handle extended said case is pullable by said handle.
2. The luggage case system of claim 1, wherein said complementary releasable securing devices comprise at least one zipper formable by mating zipper halves attached to said case and said housing, respectively.
3. The luggage case system of claim 1, wherein said complementary releasable securing device comprise a hook and loop fastener.
4. The luggage case system of claim 1, wherein said complementary releasable securing devices are formed by mating snaps.
5. The luggage case system of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said partial housing of said wheel and handle assembly is formed of a rigid material.
6. The luggage case system of claim 5, wherein said back of said partial housing is of the same height as said case, and said bottom is of approximately the same size as the bottom of said case.
7. The luggage case system of claim 6, wherein said sides of said housing are substantially as wide as said sides of said case and shorter than the height of said back of said housing.
8. The luggage case system of claim 5, wherein said partial housing is formed of plastic.
9. The luggage case system of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein said case is formed of a wear-resistant fabric.
10. The luggage case system of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein said case is a business case.
11. The luggage case system of any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein said case is a back pack.
12. An apparatus, comprising:
a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly;
and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly;
and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement.
14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted within the wheel housing arrangement.
15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the wheel housing arrangement covers a portion of the plurality of wheels.
16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the portion of the plurality of wheels comprises a first portion of the plurality of wheels at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly, a second portion of the plurality of wheels at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly, and a third portion of the plurality of wheels at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the wheel housing arrangement substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the plurality of wheels.
18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the wheel housing arrangement is contoured to accommodate the portion of the plurality of wheels.
19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the portion of the plurality of wheels comprises a first portion of the plurality of wheels at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly, a second portion of the plurality of wheels at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly, and a third portion of the plurality of wheels at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
20. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the wheel housing arrangement comprises a first wheel housing and a second wheel housing, wherein the plurality of wheels comprise a first wheel and a second wheel;
wherein the first wheel is rotatably mounted within the first wheel housing, wherein the second wheel is rotatably mounted within the second wheel housing.
wherein the first wheel is rotatably mounted within the first wheel housing, wherein the second wheel is rotatably mounted within the second wheel housing.
21. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the first wheel housing covers a portion of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing covers a portion of the second wheel.
22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the portion of the first wheel comprises a first portion of the first wheel, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a first portion of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
23. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the first wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the second wheel.
24. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the first wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the second wheel.
25. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the portion of the first wheel comprises a first portion of the first wheel, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a first portion of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
26. The apparatus of claim 23, wherein the first wheel comprises first and second major faces, wherein the second wheel comprises first and second major faces;
wherein the first wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the second wheel.
wherein the first wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the second wheel.
27. The apparatus of claim 26, wherein the first wheel comprises the first and the second major faces and a rim, wherein the portion of the first wheel comprises a portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel;
wherein the second wheel comprises the first and the second major faces and a rim, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel.
wherein the second wheel comprises the first and the second major faces and a rim, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel.
28. The apparatus of claim 27, wherein the first wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel.
29. The apparatus of claim 20, wherein the first wheel is spaced apart from the second wheel, the apparatus further comprising:
a first foot; and a second foot that is spaced apart from the first foot, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the first wheel, the second wheel, the first foot, and the second foot support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
a first foot; and a second foot that is spaced apart from the first foot, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the first wheel, the second wheel, the first foot, and the second foot support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
30. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising:
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the plurality of wheels, and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the plurality of wheels, and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
31. The apparatus of any one of claims 12 to 30, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a contoured wheel housing arrangement.
32. The apparatus of any one of claims 12 to 31, further comprising:
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
33. An apparatus, comprising:
a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly;
and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly;
and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
34. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a plurality of wheels rotatably mounted within the wheel housing arrangement.
35. The apparatus of claim 34, wherein the wheel housing arrangement covers a portion of the plurality of wheels.
36. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the portion of the plurality of wheels comprises a first portion of the plurality of wheels at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly, a second portion of the plurality of wheels at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly, and a third portion of the plurality of wheels at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
37. The apparatus of claim 35, wherein the wheel housing arrangement substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the plurality of wheels.
38. The apparatus of claim 37, wherein the wheel housing arrangement is contoured to accommodate the portion of the plurality of wheels.
39. The apparatus of claim 38, wherein the portion of the plurality of wheels comprises a first portion of the plurality of wheels at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly, a second portion of the plurality of wheels at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly, and a third portion of the plurality of wheels at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
40. The apparatus of any one of claims 34 to 39, wherein the wheel housing arrangement comprises a first wheel housing and a second wheel housing, wherein the plurality of wheels comprise a first wheel and a second wheel;
wherein the first wheel is rotatably mounted within the first wheel housing, wherein the second wheel is rotatably mounted within the second wheel housing.
wherein the first wheel is rotatably mounted within the first wheel housing, wherein the second wheel is rotatably mounted within the second wheel housing.
41. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the first wheel housing covers a portion of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing covers a portion of the second wheel.
42. The apparatus of claim 41, wherein the portion of the first wheel comprises a first portion of the first wheel, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a first portion of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
43. The apparatus of claim 41, wherein the first wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the second wheel.
44. The apparatus of claim 43, wherein the first wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the second wheel.
45. The apparatus of claim 44, wherein the portion of the first wheel comprises a first portion of the first wheel, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a first portion of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the first wheel housing covers the first portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers the first portion of the second wheel at a first position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a second portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a second portion of the second wheel at a second position of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first wheel housing covers a third portion of the first wheel and the second wheel housing covers a third portion of the third wheel at a third position of the wheel and handle assembly.
46. The apparatus of claim 41, wherein the first wheel comprises first and second major faces, wherein the second wheel comprises first and second major faces;
wherein the first wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the second wheel.
wherein the first wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing partially covers the first and the second major faces of the second wheel.
47. The apparatus of claim 46, wherein the first wheel comprises the first and the second major faces and a rim, wherein the portion of the first wheel comprises a portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel;
wherein the second wheel comprises the first and the second major faces and a rim, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel.
wherein the second wheel comprises the first and the second major faces and a rim, wherein the portion of the second wheel comprises a portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel;
wherein the first wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing substantially conforms in shape to the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel.
48. The apparatus of claim 47, wherein the first wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the first wheel, wherein the second wheel housing is contoured to accommodate the portion of the first and the second major faces and the rim of the second wheel.
49. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the first wheel is spaced apart from the second wheel, the apparatus further comprising:
a first foot; and a second foot that is spaced apart from the first foot, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the first wheel, the second wheel, the first foot, and the second foot support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
a first foot; and a second foot that is spaced apart from the first foot, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the first wheel, the second wheel, the first foot, and the second foot support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
50. The apparatus of any one of claims 34 to 49, further comprising:
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the plurality of wheels, and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case, the plurality of wheels, and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position.
51. The apparatus of any one of claims 33 to 50, wherein the wheel housing arrangement comprises a contoured wheel housing arrangement, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise the contoured wheel housing arrangement.
52. An apparatus, comprising:
a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly;
and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
a rectangular luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides;
wherein the first dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
a plurality of feet, wherein upon a location of the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in a substantially upright position, the rectangular luggage case and the plurality of feet support the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly in the substantially upright position;
wherein the rectangular luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the rectangular luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the rectangular luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly;
and the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
53. The apparatus of claim 52, wherein the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel.
54. The apparatus of claim 52, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case;
wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a rectangular cross section located along the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case.
wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a rectangular cross section located along the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case.
55. The apparatus of claim 54, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a rectangular cross section that is coordinated with the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case.
56. The apparatus of claim 55, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly is located along the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the rectangular luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly is located along the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the rectangular luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
57. The apparatus of claim 56, wherein the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same third dimension.
58. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel.
59. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a rectangular cross section located along the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case.
60. The apparatus of claim 59, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a rectangular cross section that is coordinated with the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case.
61. The apparatus of claim 60, wherein the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly is located along the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the rectangular luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the rectangular luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
62. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same third dimension.
63. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the top and the bottom of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the pair of sides of the rectangular luggage case are substantially parallel.
64. The apparatus of claim 33, wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the rectangular luggage case;
wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a rectangular cross section located along the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case.
wherein the rectangular luggage case comprises a rectangular cross section located along the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case.
65. The apparatus of claim 64, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a rectangular cross section that is coordinated with the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case.
66. The apparatus of claim 65, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly is located along the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the rectangular luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly is located along the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the rectangular luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the rectangular luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the rectangular luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
67. The apparatus of claim 66, wherein the third dimension of the rectangular luggage case and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same third dimension.
68. An apparatus, comprising:
a luggage case that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the luggage case comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the luggage case and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the first face of the luggage case abuts the first face of the wheel and handle assembly;
the second face of the luggage case abuts the second face of the wheel and handle assembly.
a luggage case that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the luggage case comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the luggage case and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a first dimension, a second dimension, and a third dimension, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first face substantially defined by the first dimension and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly and a second face substantially defined by the second dimension and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the first face of the luggage case abuts the first face of the wheel and handle assembly;
the second face of the luggage case abuts the second face of the wheel and handle assembly.
69. The apparatus of claim 68, wherein the third dimension of the luggage case and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same third dimension.
70. An apparatus, comprising:
a luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the luggage case, wherein the luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement;
wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
a luggage case that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the luggage case comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the luggage case, wherein the luggage case comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the luggage case;
a wheel and handle assembly that comprises a top, bottom, front, back, and pair of sides, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a first dimension between the top and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a second dimension between the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly, wherein the front, the back, and the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a wheel housing arrangement;
wherein the first dimension of the luggage case and the first dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same first dimension, wherein the second dimension of the luggage case and the second dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same second dimension;
wherein the luggage case and the wheel and handle assembly comprise a plurality of readily releasable securement devices, wherein a readily releasable securement device of the plurality of readily releasable securement devices is employable to readily releasably secure the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly such that:
the back of the luggage case abuts the front of the wheel and handle assembly;
the top of the luggage case is adjacent to the top of the wheel and handle assembly;
the bottom of the luggage case is adjacent to the bottom of the wheel and handle assembly; and the pair of sides of the luggage case are adjacent to the pair of sides of the wheel and handle assembly.
71. The apparatus of claim 70, wherein the top and the bottom of the luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the front and the back of the luggage case are substantially parallel, wherein the pair of sides of the luggage case are substantially parallel.
72. The apparatus of claim 70, wherein the luggage case comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the luggage case;
wherein the luggage case comprises a rectangular cross section located along the third dimension of the luggage case.
wherein the luggage case comprises a rectangular cross section located along the third dimension of the luggage case.
73. The apparatus of claim 72, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a rectangular cross section that is coordinated with the rectangular cross section of the luggage case.
74. The apparatus of claim 73, wherein the wheel and handle assembly comprises a third dimension between the front and the back of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly is located along the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
wherein the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly is located along the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly;
wherein the rectangular cross section of the luggage case and the rectangular cross section of the wheel and handle assembly are sized for mating of the back of the luggage case to the front of the wheel and handle assembly upon a readily releasable securement of the luggage case to the wheel and handle assembly.
75. The apparatus of claim 74, wherein the third dimension of the luggage case and the third dimension of the wheel and handle assembly comprise a substantially same third dimension.
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