Luggage with improved wheel configuration
CA 2086284 A1 · Owner: Samsonite Corporation · Inventors: King, William L.
Overview
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Abstract of the Disclosure, A pair of front wheels of a wheeled luggage case is attached closer to the front end of the elongated bottom structure of the case than a pair of rear wheels is attached to the rear end of the elongated bottom structure. The forward position of the rear pair of wheels reduces the turning radius of the case and makes it more maneuverable in crowded or confined areas. The front pair of wheels supports less weight and is less susceptible to bogging down on soft surfaces such as carpeting. The forward position of the rear pair of wheels, and the reduced distance between the front and rear pairs of wheels, allows the soft sided luggage case to withstand greater loads …
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- Filed December 24, 1992. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended December 24, 2012.
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