Patent ID: 6134749
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: A45C,Y10T

Abstract:
An extensible handle for luggage comprising:a) a bracket attachable to the luggage;b) first and second extensible tubing assemblies extending from the bracket, each extensible tubing assembly comprising:i) an outer tubing extending from the bracket;ii) an inner tubing movably located within the outer tubing, the inner tubing having a first end located within the outer tubing and a second end extending from the outer tubing;iii) a stop member mounted on the first end of the inner tubing having a first portion located between the inner and outer tubings, a second portion extending inside the inner tubing including a male member forming a gap with the first portion into which a wall of the inner tubing is inserted; andiv) a tub mounted on an end of the outer tubing, the tub having a portion located between the inner and outer tubings;c) a handle mounted on the distal ends of the inner tubings whereby the inner tubings are movable between a retracted position and an extended position determined by contact of the first portion of the stop member with the tub; and,d) a positioning lock device to releasably lock the inner tubings in the extended position.