Patent ID: 6976566
Filing Date: 2005-12-20
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
1. A nested wheeled luggage assembly comprising: (a) an inner core luggage member hingeable about a central horizontal axis from an elongated deployed position for packing and retrieving garments to a compact closed position; (b) said inner core luggage member including: (c) two open storage shells hinged on said axis and selectively connectable about their peripheries; and at least one pair of support wheels and a retractable extendable handle being mounted on one shell whereby said core luggage member may be independently transported; and (d) an outer, wraparound garment carrier foldable about a central horizontal axis from an elongated deployed position for packing and retrieving garments to a compact closed position; (e) said outer garment carrier including at least one pair of spaced support wheels and a telescopically retractable pull handle; (f) said outer carrier being of equal width but substantially longer than said inner core luggage member, whereby said outer carrier may be folded over said core luggage member in closely engaging relation therewith; (g) locking strap means deployed at the periphery of said outer carrier and adapted to secure said outer carrier in a folded relation over said core luggage member in a manner whereby said outer carrier and inner core luggage member may be transported as a single unit.