Patent ID: 7886464
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
1. A method for identifying luggage comprising the following steps in any order: attaching one or more luggage tags with a predetermined unique indicia to each item of luggage; associating said luggage tags physically to each item of luggage by having a similar image or complementary shape such that a person can easily recognize the associated luggage; associating one or more traveler indicia with one or more sets of personalized attributes; associating said one or more personalized attributes with a travel profile; associating said luggage tags with a travel profile; providing one or more tamper proof fasteners to the one or more luggage tags; associating said one or more tamper proof fasteners to one or more closed compartments of said items of luggage; providing one or more wire tie support loops for indication that said items of luggage have been opened; severing said wire tie loop to indicate that the luggage has been opened; wherein said luggage tags comprise one or more component pieces that fit together into a single, one piece tag; and wherein said one or more component pieces fit together via a snapping mechanical interference fit locking process.