US Patent:
20040178035, Sep 16, 2004
Inventors:
Zhen Wu - New York NY, US
International Classification:
A45C013/00
A45C013/30
Abstract:
An article of luggage having an integral handle assembly generally has a front elongated segment, a back elongated segment, a first side segment, a second side segment, a top segment, and a bottom segment. Narrower side segments are disposed along side portions of the container relative to the top and bottom segments. A first support and a second support are affixed longitudinally to first side and second side segments, respectively. The handle assembly having a handle is disposed above the top segment and operatively engages the first and the second supports. For moving the luggage, a set of casters affixed on the bottom segment whereby the container may be rolled with a leading segment set at an incline relative to a substrate supporting the container. The leading segment may be one of the elongated segments or one of the side segments.