Smart luggage and travel bag with removable electronic or power device

• US 10,321,744 B2
• Filed: 03/09/2017
• Issued: 06/18/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Nawee Inc.
• Original Assignee: Abiboo Corp.
• Inventors: Munoz, Alfredo
• Primary Examiner(s): Mathew, Fenn C
• Assistant Examiner(s): Collado, Cynthia F
• Application Number:
  US15/454,255
• Publication Number:
  US 20170181513A1
• Time in Patent Office: 831 Days
• Field of Search: 190100, 190103, 2063153, 2063154, 2063156, 20631511, 206216, 2063151, 206 3, 220 8
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/03 Means for holding garments
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/10 Arrangement of fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/262 for wheeled luggage
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/30 Straps; Bands
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 15/00 Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups A45C1/00 - A45C11/00, combined with other objects or articles A45C1/08, A45C3/14, A45C11/321, A45C13/28 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2013/026 Inserts
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2013/267 the handle being slidable, extractable and lockable in one or more positions
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 3/004 Foldable garment carrier bags
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 5/08 of round or oval shape
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 5/14 with built-in rolling means
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 7/0045 comprising a plurality of separable elements which can be used independently of one another
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 7/005 with interchangeable elements forming the storage space, e.g. modular
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 7/009 with interchangeable elements forming the storage space, e.g. modular
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 3/00 Travelling or camp articles travelling rugs A47G9/06; Sacks or packs carried on the body convertible into other articles A45F4/00
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 3/02 Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 3/04 Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to a travel bag or a packaging container. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a modular travel, garment bag or similar container system that can be customized based on the needs of the user. Furthermore, the various modules or segments of the bag may have different shapes and sizes so as to be adapted to carry items, with such modules or segments being combinable in varying arrangements to provide a flexibly configured bag that is suitable for a variety of uses. The present invention also relates to a packaging system for suits, blazers and jackets from garment, fashion and retail brands.

Claims

1. A container comprising:

a shell, a storage cavity formed inside of said shell, an access point that provides access to said storage cavity;

a locking mechanism that secures the access to said storage cavity;

one or more container connector;

a longitudinal axis defined by a first longitudinal end point at one end of said longitudinal axis and by a second longitudinal end point at an opposite end of said longitudinal axis, wherein said container shell extends along said longitudinal axis of said container;

a first shell wall at a first end point of said axis, a second shell wall at an end point on the opposite end of said axis;

one or more side shell walls;

a secondary module comprising a main body portion, one or more module connector, wherein said main body portion is defined by a first end and by a second end;

wherein a detachable connection between one of said container connector on said shell and one of said module connector on said secondary module will cause said one or more shell walls to become connected to said main body portion of said secondary module; and

wherein said detachable connection is any connector selected from a group of connectors consisting of male-female connectors, zipper connectors, clip connectors, latches, buckle connectors, magnetic connectors, electronic connectors, rubber connectors, threaded connectors, vacuum connections, friction-fit connectors, clamping connectors, snap-fit connectors, and springs.

2. The container of claim 1 wherein said detachable connection is an indirect connection formed by a linking connector, wherein said shell does not directly abut said main body portion of said secondary module.

3. The container of claim 1, further comprising one or more supplemental storage containers that are attached to any of said shell walls.

4. A container comprising:

a shell with a longitudinal axis defined by a first end-point at one end of said longitudinal axis and by a second end-point at an opposite end of said longitudinal axis, wherein said shell has a shape that extends from said first end-point to said second end-point;

a storage cavity formed inside of said shell;

an access point that provides access to said storage cavity;

a locking mechanism that secures the access to said storage cavity at said access point;

a detachable secondary module comprising a main body portion, wherein said main body portion has a shape and is defined by a first end and by a second end;

one or more connector that creates a detachable connection between said shell and said secondary module that will cause one of said ends of said secondary module to become connected to said shell; and

wherein said secondary module is an electronic device module that comprises at least one of a speaker, a media player, a geolocation device, a digital display screen, an electronic ink display, a power source, a battery charger, a piezoelectric charger, a kinetic charger, and any other portable energy device.

5. The container of claim 4, wherein said secondary module is a first secondary module and wherein the container further comprises:

a second secondary storage module comprising a main body portion, a storage cavity formed inside said main body portion, one or more module connector, wherein said main body portion of said second secondary storage module has a shape and is defined by a first end and by a second end;

wherein a detachable connection between said first secondary module and said second secondary storage module will cause one of said ends points of said second secondary storage module to become connected to one of said end points of said first secondary module; and

wherein connecting said shell, said first secondary module, and said second secondary storage module creates an assembled shape, wherein the axis of said assembled shape is a line selected from a group of lines consisting of straight, curved, polygonal, fractal, and irregular line.

6. The container of claim 5, wherein said assembled shape is a circular shape to be worn around the human body and wherein said storage cavity of said shell and said storage cavity of said second secondary storage module are configured to accommodate at least one or more objects selected from the group of objects of a piece of clothing, footwear, toiletries, documents, drink, food, light, musical instrument, lenses, electronic device, camera, speaker, and a projector.

7. The container of claim 4 wherein said detachable connection will cause one of said ends of said secondary module to become connected to one of said end-points of said shell, and wherein connecting said shell and said secondary module creates an assembly, wherein the axis of said assembly is a line selected from a group of lines consisting of straight, curved, polygonal, fractal, and irregular line.

8. The container of claim 4 wherein said shell has a shape selected from a group of shapes consisting of:

rectangular, square, circular, oval, elliptical, triangular, hexagonal, and any combination thereof.

9. The container of claim 4 further comprising:

a top shell wall at said first end-point of said longitudinal axis;

a bottom shell wall at said second end-point of said longitudinal axis;

one or more side shell wall that connects said top shell wall and said bottom shell wall;

at least one retractable handle;

two or more wheels;

wherein the size of said secondary module is substantially different than the size of said shell; and

wherein said shell has a rigidity selected from a group of rigidities consisting of;

rigid, semi-rigid, soft-sided, flexible, inflatable, and any combination thereof.

10. The container of claim 9 wherein said one or more side shell wall is telescoping, permitting said shell to compress or reshape.

11. The container of claim 9 wherein said secondary detachable module is a telescoping module compromised of said retractable handle, wherein said secondary detachable module slides into said shell.

12. The container of claim 11 further comprising:

holding elements associated with said top shell wall and said side shell wall;

wherein said two or more wheels are located at said bottom wall;

wherein said secondary detachable module is located at said side wall; and

wherein said secondary detachable module is a battery charger.

13. The container of claim 9 wherein said secondary detachable module is connected to said top shell wall and is accessible from the outer walls of said shell.

14. The container of claim 9 wherein said secondary detachable module is connected to said side shell wall and is accessible from the outer walls of said shell.

15. The container of claim 9 wherein said secondary detachable module slides inside said shell at said top shell wall or at said one or more side shell wall, and wherein said secondary detachable module is accessible from the outer walls of said shell.

16. The container of claim 15 wherein said secondary detachable module slides into said shell, wherein the combined size of said shell and said secondary module in a collapse configuration is substantially the same size of said shell.

17. The container of claim 15 further comprising:

holding elements associated with said top shell wall and said one or more side shell wall;

wherein said two or more wheels are located at said bottom wall;

wherein said access point extends along the length of said one or more side shell wall;

wherein said locking mechanism at said access point is located at said one or more side shell wall;

wherein said secondary detachable module is a battery charger; and

wherein said one or more connector is any connector selected from a group of connectors consisting of springs, clip connectors, male-female connectors, latches, magnetic connectors, and electronic connectors.

18. The container of claim 17 wherein said locking mechanism of said access point is at least one of a biometric, digital, electronic, magnetic or mechanical lock, and near-field communications lock.

19. The container of claim 17 further comprising one or more accessories selected from the group of accessories consisting of:

a GPS geolocation device, and an electronic ink display.

20. The container of claim 17 wherein said detachable connection is an indirect connection formed by a linking connector, wherein said secondary module does not directly abut said shell.

21. The container of claim 9 wherein said detachable connection between said shell and said secondary module will cause said secondary module to be stacked side-by-side, atop of each other, or in an end-to-end configuration between said secondary module and said shell.

22. A container comprising:

a shell comprising at least one sheet of material, at least one side wall made of at least one of a rigid and a semi-rigid material, a storage cavity formed inside of said shell, and an access point that provides access to said storage cavity;

a locking mechanism that secures the access point to provide selective access to said storage cavity;

at least one connector on said shell;

at least one retractable handle associated with said shell;

a secondary module comprising at least one module connector, and one or more accessories selected from the group of accessories consisting of a speaker, a media player, a geolocation device, an electronic ink display, a power source, a battery charger, a piezoelectric charger, a kinetic charger, and other portable energy device; and

at least one carrying element selected from the group of carrying elements consisting of hand holds, cords, grips, bandoliers, shoulder straps and backpack straps;

wherein said carrying element is associated with either said shell or said secondary module;

wherein said access point is achieved by at least partially unrolling or unfolding said sheet of material of said shell; and

wherein a detachable connection between said shell and said secondary module will cause said secondary module to be stacked side-by-side, atop of each other, or in an end-to-end configuration between said shell and said secondary module.

23. The container of claim 22, wherein said sheet of material that creates said access point comprises of a plurality of bending lines arranged perpendicularly to the primary rolling direction.

24. The container of claim 22, further comprising a garment rolling device adapted to selectively receive at least one piece of clothing that is folded or rolled in a substantially wrinkle-resistance manner;

wherein said garment rolling device consists of at least one garment rolling sheet interconnected to said shell, wherein said piece of clothing is placed between the inner side of said shell and the rolling sheet; and

wherein after placing said piece of clothing and said garment rolling device inside said storage cavity of said container, additional storage space is provided in said storage cavity of said container.