The techniques described herein relate to ultrasonic welding and related techniques for luggage. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a luggage component is provided that includes orienting a first component adjacent to a second component, wherein a first surface of the first component adjacent a second surface of the second component comprises a flat portion with one or more protrusions extending from the flat portion, and applying, via a horn sized to receive the first component, an ultrasonic vibration to melt the one or more protrusions to ultrasonically weld the first component to the second component.
The techniques described herein relate to ultrasonic welding and related techniques for luggage. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a luggage component is provided that includes orienting a first component adjacent to a second component, wherein a first surface of the first component adjacent a second surface of the second component comprises a flat portion with one or more protrusions extending from the flat portion, and applying, via a horn sized to receive the first component, an ultrasonic vibration to melt the one or more protrusions to ultrasonically weld the first component to the second component.
Systems and methods for luggage systems are provided. The luggage systems and methods include a luggage housing assembly having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion connected to the front housing portion by a hinge. The luggage systems and methods include a set of wheels mounted to the luggage housing assembly. The luggage systems and methods can include a rechargeable power supply assembly that includes a housing component and a battery module casing configured to receive a rechargeable battery module. The luggage systems and methods can include a compression pad subsystem configured to compress contents of the luggage within the housing portions.
A luggage system, the luggage comprising at least a front side and a rear side, having an interior face and an exterior face, the front and rear sides connected through an at least one seam and defining an interior cavity, the seam comprising at least one opening, wherein the at least one opening incorporates a closure device, a retaining device, the retaining device located in the interior cavity of the luggage system and wherein the retaining device protrudes through the opening when actuated, thereby enabling a removable strap to be attached and a trolley sleeve to be formed.
A luggage system can include a rear shell housing defining a rear storage area enclosed around a perimeter of the luggage system and a back of the luggage system and a front frame housing defining a front storage area enclosed around the perimeter of the luggage system with a hinge connecting the rear shell housing to the front frame housing to enclose the rear storage area and the front storage area together when the luggage system is in a closed configuration. The luggage system can include a front panel connected to a front of the luggage system along an axis defined by an edge of the front panel, wherein the front frame housing is configured to permit the front panel to be substantially flush with a front surface of the luggage system when the front panel is in a closed configuration.
A luggage system can include a rear shell housing defining a rear storage area enclosed around a perimeter of the luggage system and a back of the luggage system and a front frame housing defining a front storage area enclosed around the perimeter of the luggage system with a hinge connecting the rear shell housing to the front frame housing to enclose the rear storage area and the front storage area together when the luggage system is in a closed configuration. The luggage system can include a front panel connected to a front of the luggage system along an axis defined by an edge of the front panel, wherein the front frame housing is configured to permit the front panel to be substantially flush with a front surface of the luggage system when the front panel is in a closed configuration.
Systems and methods for luggage systems are provided. The luggage systems and methods include a luggage housing assembly having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion connected to the front housing portion by a hinge. The luggage systems and methods include a set of wheels mounted to the luggage housing assembly. The luggage systems and methods can include a rechargeable power supply assembly that includes a housing component and a battery module casing configured to receive a rechargeable battery module. The luggage systems and methods can include a compression pad subsystem configured to compress contents of the luggage within the housing portions.
A lock instruction tag for providing instructions to a user for opening locking mechanisms of luggage systems. The lock instruction tag includes a first portion having instructions for opening a luggage system and a second portion having an opening. The opening is sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper head of the luggage system.
E05B 37/02 - Permutation locksPuzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
Non-medicated skin care preparations; cosmetic preparations;
hair removal and shaving preparations; toiletries and
hygiene preparations; hair preparations and treatments;
non-medicated bath preparations; body cleaning and beauty
care products; make-up; eyebrow cosmetics; eyelash
cosmetics; make-up preparations; nail polish; nail
preparations. Dietary and nutritional supplements, protein supplements,
vitamin supplements, mineral supplements, herbal
supplements; protein supplement shakes, nutritional
supplement shakes; sanitizing wipes, hand-sanitizing
preparations; deodorizers; absorbent articles for personal
hygiene, including sanitary towels, napkins, and tampons;
hygiene preparations and articles; personal lubricants; air
purifying preparations. Pillows; sleeping mats and sleeping pads [mats or cushions];
garment covers; baby changing mats. Water bottles sold empty; coffee mugs; flasks; glasses,
drinking vessels and barware; tableware; cookware; household
containers; reed diffusers being devices for diffusing
perfumes. Exercise equipment; jump ropes, resistance bands, ankle and
wrist weights; bags specially adapted for sports equipment.
A luggage system employing a rechargeable battery power supplying assembly. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the rear housing portion, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component. A rechargeable battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. A semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism is mounted within a battery module casing.
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
Goods & Services
(1) Non-medicated skin care preparations; cosmetic preparations; hair removal and shaving preparations; toiletries and hygiene preparations; hair preparations and treatments; non-medicated bath preparations; body cleaning and beauty care products; make-up; eyebrow cosmetics; eyelash cosmetics; make-up preparations; nail polish; nail preparations.
(2) Dietary and nutritional supplements, protein supplements, vitamin supplements, mineral supplements, herbal supplements; protein supplement shakes, nutritional supplement shakes; sanitizing wipes, hand-sanitizing preparations; deodorizers; absorbent articles for personal hygiene, including sanitary towels, napkins, and tampons; hygiene preparations and articles; personal lubricants; air purifying preparations.
(3) Pillows; sleeping mats and sleeping pads [mats or cushions]; garment covers; baby changing mats.
(4) Water bottles sold empty; coffee mugs; flasks; glasses, drinking vessels and barware; tableware; cookware; household containers; reed diffusers being devices for diffusing perfumes.
(5) Exercise equipment; jump ropes, resistance bands, ankle and wrist weights; bags specially adapted for sports equipment.
Luggage and suitcases; shoulder bags; tote bags; duffel bags; weekend bags; backpacks; toiletry bags sold empty; garment bags for travel; make up bags sold empty; pouches made out of cloth; luggage inserts, namely, packing cubes; luggage tags; pet carriers, namely, bags for carrying pets; hip packs; crossbody bags; fanny packs
Luggage handle assemblies for installing, removing, and retaining removable power supplies from articles of luggage. The luggage handle assembly includes a luggage handle housing and a power supply housing connected to the luggage handle housing, the power supply housing capable of receiving a removable power supply. The luggage handle assembly includes an access door pivotably attached to the luggage handle housing, and a latch slideably attached to the luggage handle housing, wherein, in an engaged position, at least a portion of the latch engages with the access door to prevent the access door from opening, and wherein, in a disengaged position, the at least a portion of the latch is disengaged from the access door to permit the access door to open and the removable power supply to be inserted or removed.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
umbrellas; pet carriers; luggage inserts, namely, packing cubes; backpacks; toiletry bags sold empty; beach bags; briefcases; handbags; shoulder bags; tote bags; wallets; pouches made out of cloth; pouches made of leather; business card cases; credit card cases; reusable shopping bags; trunks being luggage; baby carriers worn on the body; pouch baby carriers; make-up bags sold empty; shoe bags for travel; garment bags for travel; hip packs; crossbody bags; fanny packs Pillows; sleeping mats and pads Water bottles sold empty; coffee mugs; flasks; drinking glasses, drinking vessels; barware, namely, cocktail shakers, ice bucket, ice tongs, coolers for wine, bottle opener; tableware, namely, dishes, plates, bowls, mugs; cookware, namely, pots and pans; household containers clothing, namely, tops, bottoms, underwear, socks, overalls, bodysuits, dresses, gloves, neckwear, clothing wraps, swimwear, loungewear, sleepwear; outerwear, namely, jackets and coats; headwear; footwear; shower caps manually-operated exercise equipment; jump ropes; manually-operated exercise equipment, namely, resistance bands; ankle and wrist weights for exercise; bags specially adapted for sports equipment snacks, namely, nut-based snack bars, nut-based snack foods, seed-based snack bars, seed-based snack foods, fruit-based snack bars, fruit-based snack food, and prepared nuts; raisins; potato chips; fruit chips; vegetable chips; fruit preserves; fruit jellies snacks, namely, cereal-based snack food, cereal-based snack bars, granola-based snack food, granola-based snack bars; rice-based snacks; candy; caramels; chewing gum; chocolate bars; chocolate-coated nuts; snacks based on rolled oats; muesli; granola; confectionery made of sugar; peppermint sweets; rice cakes
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LUGGAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYING A TELESCOPICALLY-EXTENDABLE HANDLE AND BATTERY POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH A SEMI-AUTOMATIC BATTERY POWER MODULE EJECTION MECHANISM
A luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable battery power supplying assembly. The assembly includes a pair of spaced-apart stationary guide tubes for supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the rear housing portion, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced-apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. A semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism is mounted within a battery module casing mounted beneath the telescopically-extendible handle and battery power supplying assembly.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
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LUGGAGE SYSTEM EMPLOYING A TELESCOPICALLY-EXTENDABLE HANDLE AND BATTERY POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY EQUIPPED WITH A SEMI-AUTOMATIC BATTERY POWER MODULE EJECTION MECHANISM
A luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable battery power supplying assembly. The assembly includes a pair of spaced-apart stationary guide tubes for supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the rear housing portion, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced-apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. A semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism is mounted within a battery module casing mounted beneath the telescopically-extendible handle and battery power supplying assembly.
(1) Luggage and suitcases; trunks; garment bags; luggage tags; duffel bags; weekend bags. (1) Online retail store services, all in the field of luggage, suitcases, bags, duffel bags, weekend bags, garment bags, backpacks, global positioning system (GPS) consisting of computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, and network interface devices, sleeves for laptops, wireless chargers namely mobile phone chargers, USB chargers, camera battery chargers and USB cables, toiletry bags, toiletry bags sold empty, compression pads with garment sleeve, shoulder bags; online retail store services, all in the field of packing cubes, luggage tags, portable USB chargers, passport holders; online retail store services, all in the field of batteries for charging phones, computers tablets; Providing business information via a web site in the field of travel; providing business information via a web site in the field of luggage; providing business marketing information for others.
(2) Advertising the goods and services of others ; retail store services, mail order services, and online retail store services, all in the field of wallets, cosmetics cases sold empty, protective cases for smartphones, downloadable software for GPS tracking, bags for cameras and photographic equipment; Retail store services, mail order services, and online retail store services, all in the field of coat hangers, neck pillows, water bottles, laundry bags, tote bags, pillows, writing journals, stationery, writing instruments, blankets, computer cases, mobile phone cases, camera bags, tracking devices, namely computers, computer software, transmitters, receivers, and network interface devices to locate bags; Retail store services, mail order services, and online retail store services, all in the field of electronic data processing equipment, electronic communication equipment and instruments namely computer peripherals, computer accessories, smartphone accessories, tablet accessories; administration of Customer incentive, reward and loyalty programs; Sales Demonstration of goods for others; Shop window dressing; Presentation of goods on communication media for others, for retail purposes; Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes namely arranging and conducting automobile trade show exhibitions, organization of exhibitions of flowers and plants for commercial or advertising purposes; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services in the field of home entertainment electronics; Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others in the field of music publishing; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Batteries; USB charging ports; USB hardware.
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Luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and battery power supply assembly equipped with a semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism
A luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable battery power supplying assembly. The assembly includes a pair of spaced-apart stationary guide tubes for supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the rear housing portion, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced-apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. A semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism is mounted within a battery module casing mounted beneath the telescopically-extendible handle and battery power supplying assembly.
Advertising; Retail store services, mail order services, and online retail store services, all in the field of luggage, suitcases, bags, duffel bags, weekend bags, wallets, garment bags, backpacks, cosmetics cases sold empty, protective cases for smartphones, GPS tracking devices, downloadable software for GPS tracking, sleeves for laptops, wireless chargers and USB cables, bags for cameras and photographic equipment, dopp kits, toiletry bags sold empty, compression pads with garment sleeve, shoulder bags; Retail store services, mail order services, and online retail store services, all in the field of packing cubes, coat hangers, neck pillows, water bottles, laundry bags, luggage tags, tote bags, pillows, writing journals, stationery, writing instruments, blankets, computer cases, mobile phone cases, portable USB chargers, camera bags, tracking devices to locate bags, passport holders; Retail store services, mail order services, and online retail store services, all in the field of batteries for charging phones, computers tablets, electronic data processing equipment, electronic communication equipment and instruments, computer peripherals, computer accessories, smartphone accessories, tablet accessories; Customer incentive, reward and loyalty programs; Demonstration of goods; Shop window dressing; Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes; Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services; Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; Providing business information via a web site; Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services.
Travelling blankets; Fabric; Non-woven textile fabrics; Wall hangings of textile; Felt; Bath linen, except clothing; Travelling rugs [lap robes]; Ticks [mattress covers]; Tablecloths, not of paper; Door curtains; Fitted toilet lid covers of fabric; Marabouts [cloth]; Silk cloth; Flags, not of paper; Bed blankets; Blankets for household pets; Handkerchiefs of textile; Pillowcases; sheets [textile]; Sleeping bags; Towels of textile; Textiles and substitutes for textiles; Household linen; Curtains of textile or plastic.
A telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable power supply assembly for mounting in a piece of luggage. The assembly includes a pair of spaced apart guide tubes supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the luggage, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. Each such port is directly accessible through the top surface of the base housing component. A power port cover panel is hinged to the base housing component and has a closed configuration and an open configuration.
Luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome. Such improvement include a hinged front panel supporting storage pouches recessed within the front hard-shell housing portion, for storing a mobile computing device and other articles, that can be simply accessed while traveling.
A45C 13/18 - Devices to prevent theft or loss of luggage or bags
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Luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and battery power supply assembly equipped with a semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism
A luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable battery power supplying assembly. The assembly includes a pair of spaced-apart stationary guide tubes for supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the rear housing portion, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced-apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. A semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism is mounted within a battery module casing mounted beneath the telescopically-extendible handle and battery power supplying assembly.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
20 - Furniture and decorative products
Goods & Services
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers; computer software; fire-extinguishing apparatus; protective cases for smartphones; GPS tracking devices and accompanying software; sleeves for laptops; wireless chargers (or) USB cables; bags for cameras and photographic equipment; sunglasses; eyeglasses; eyeglass chains, cords, lenses, frames, and cases; bags adapted for laptops; electric batteries; battery chargers; binoculars; electric cables; cameras [photography]; cases for smartphones; cell phone straps; chargers for electric batteries; chips [integrated circuits]; computers; containers for contact lenses; downloadable ring tones for mobile phones; downloadable music files; downloadable image files; electronic tags for goods; electronic publications, downloadable; electronic book readers; encoded identification bracelets, magnetic; encoded key cards; electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus; hands-free kits for telephones; headphones; smart cards [integrated circuit cards]; locks, electric; magnets; mobile telephones; mouse pads; sound recording discs; portable media players; selfie sticks; solar batteries; sound transmitting apparatus; USB flash drives. Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' and drawing materials; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks; passport holder; blank writing journals; address stamps; adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes; albums; scrapbooks; announcement cards [stationery]; atlases; bags [envelopes, pouches] of paper or plastics, for packaging; booklets; books; bottle wrappers of paper or cardboard; boxes of paper or cardboard; calendars; cards; charts; catalogues; clips for offices; coasters of paper; comic books; covers [stationery]; desk mats; document files [stationery]; document holders [stationery]; drawing pads; drawing instruments; envelopes [stationery]; face towels of paper; folders for paper; garbage bags of paper or of plastics; geographical maps; greeting cards; holders for checkbooks; labels of paper or cardboard; magazines [periodicals]; manuals [handbooks]; money clips; newsletters; pads [stationery]; pen clips; periodicals; photographs [printed]; postcards; stickers [stationery]; Transfers [decalcomanias]; washi; wrapping paper; writing or drawing books; writing materials; writing instruments. Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; containers, not of metal, for storage or transport; unworked or semi-worked bone, horn, whalebone or mother-of-pearl; shells; meerschaum; yellow amber; coat hangers; neck supporting pillows; air pillows (not for medical purposes); bedding (except linen); beds for household pets; bins, not of metal; clothes hangers; clothes hooks, not of metal; covers for clothing [wardrobe]; fans for personal use, non-electric; footstools; garment covers [storage]; hampers [baskets] for the transport of items; hand-held mirrors [toilet mirrors]; head-rests [furniture]; identification bracelets, not of metal; jewelry organizer displays; labels of plastic; locks, other than electric, not of metal; mattresses; nesting boxes; packaging containers of plastic; pillows; plastic keys; shoe dowels, not of metal; sleeping mats; umbrella stands; wardrobes.
Improvements in hard-shell luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome, while overcoming the shortcomings and drawback of prior art luggage systems, methods and technologies. Among such improvement are a telescopic-handle assembly supports a rechargeable battery power module, a set of USB DC electrical power supply ports and a DC power recharging port configured with the rechargeable battery module, as well as compression pad subsystem and a laundry bag subsystem which cooperate to provide improved performance and reduced complexity.
Improvements in luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome, while overcoming the shortcomings and drawback of prior art luggage systems, methods and technologies. Such improvements include a telescopic-handle assembly supports a rechargeable battery power module, a set of USB DC electrical power supply ports and a DC power recharging port configured with the rechargeable battery module, to provide improved performance.
Improvements in luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome, while overcoming the shortcomings and drawback of prior art luggage systems, methods and technologies. Among such improvement are a telescopic-handle assembly supports a rechargeable battery power module, a set of USB DC electrical power supply ports and a DC power recharging port configured with the rechargeable battery module, as well as compression pad subsystem and a laundry bag subsystem which cooperate to provide improved performance and reduced complexity.
Improvements in hard-shell luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome, while overcoming the shortcomings and drawback of prior art luggage systems, methods and technologies. Among such improvement are a telescopic-handle assembly supports a rechargeable battery power module, a set of USB DC electrical power supply ports and a DC power recharging port configured with the rechargeable battery module, as well as compression pad subsystem and a laundry bag subsystem which cooperate to provide improved performance and reduced complexity.
A45C 5/06 - Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with outside compartments
A45C 5/14 - Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means
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Hard-shell luggage system having a telescopically-extendible handle and rechargeable battery supply assembly, and a compression-pad subsystem and a laundry bag subsystem
Improvements in luggage systems that better address the ways in which many people like to travel, in a style they feel most comfortable, while enjoying an unprecedented level of convenience which they will naturally welcome, while overcoming the shortcomings and drawback of prior art luggage systems, methods and technologies. Such improvements include a telescopic-handle assembly that supports a rechargeable battery power module, a set of USB DC electrical power supply ports and a DC power recharging port configured with the rechargeable battery module, and also a compression pad subsystem and a laundry bag subsystem which cooperate to provide improved performance and reduced complexity.
A luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable power supply assembly. The assembly includes a pair of spaced apart telescopic guide tubes for supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the rear housing portion, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced apart telescopic guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. Each such port is directly accessible through the top surface of the base housing component. A power port cover panel is hinged to the base housing component and has a closed configuration and an open configuration.
