Patent ID: 8683650
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: A45C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A tube housing for a retractable handle assembly comprising: a tube receiving portion having a first side and a second side and an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface configured to have a shape generally corresponding to a tube inserted therein; at least a first reinforcing portion disposed on the outer surface configured to protect the tube receiving portion, the first reinforcing portion comprising a sidewall extending parallel to and extending from the outer surface of the first side of the tube receiving portion and a flange coupled to an end of the sidewall and substantially perpendicular to the sidewall; and a second reinforcing portion disposed on the outer surface configured to protect the tube receiving portion, wherein the second reinforcing portion is disposed opposite the first reinforcing portion, the second reinforcing portion comprising a sidewall extending parallel to and extending from the outer surface of the second side of the tube receiving portion and a flange coupled to an end of the sidewall and substantially perpendicular to the sidewall.