Patent ID: 6817623
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
A method for handling cases, comprising:(a) providing a first case having: a bottom having a first edge and an opposite second edge; at least one wheel disposed along said first edge; a handle disposed along said second edge, wherein said handle may be selectively pulled out from a retracted position to an extended position thereby exposing first and second handle shafts; (b) providing a second case having: a bottom having first and second spaced apart parallel grooves, said grooves shaped and dimensioned to longitudinally receive said first and second handle shafts respectively; a first latch which may selectively be activated to capture said first handle shaft; a second latch which may selectively be activated to capture said second handle shaft; (c) extending said handle; (d) ensuring that said first and second latches are not activated; (e) stacking said second case on top of said first case so that said first groove receives said first handle shaft and said second groove receives said second handle shaft; and, (f) activating said first and second latches thereby capturing said first and second handle shafts and retaining said second case in fixed relationship with respect to said first case.