Intelligent luggage protection pouch
First Claim
1. An intelligent luggage protection pouch comprising:
- a tear-resistant, flexible wall, defining a contained interior space;
a mouth disposed in the wall;
a reusable temporary seal for releasably closing the mouth;
a single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth; and
means for identification selected from the group consisting of;
barcode, personal identification number, serial number, smart card, radio frequency identification card, electronic transmitter, ornamental design or shape, and any combination thereof.
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Abstract
There is provided an intelligent luggage protection pouch according to the invention that is tamper resistant, easily identifiable, and inspection friendly (i.e. x-ray and canine searchable). The intelligent luggage protection pouch fully surrounds luggage, protects against damage to the surface of the luggage, withstands the weight of any luggage placed within it, and prevents loss of the contents of the luggage. The intelligent luggage protection pouch does not require specialized machines, tools, or knowledge. Preferably, the intelligent luggage protection pouch is disposable, environmentally friendly, and universally sized to accommodate luggage of almost any size and shape. The intelligent luggage protection pouch may be included in a kit.
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20 Claims
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1. An intelligent luggage protection pouch comprising:
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a tear-resistant, flexible wall, defining a contained interior space;
a mouth disposed in the wall;
a reusable temporary seal for releasably closing the mouth;
a single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth; and
means for identification selected from the group consisting of;
barcode, personal identification number, serial number, smart card, radio frequency identification card, electronic transmitter, ornamental design or shape, and any combination thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An intelligent luggage protection pouch comprising:
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a tear-resistant, flexible wall, defining a contained interior space;
a mouth disposed in the wall;
a first single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth;
a second single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth; and
means for identification selected from the group consisting of;
barcode, personal identification number, serial number, smart card, radio frequency identification card, electronic transmitter, ornamental design or shape, and any combination thereof. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An intelligent luggage protection kit comprising:
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a) an intelligent luggage protection pouch comprising;
a tear-resistant, flexible wall defining a contained interior space;
a mouth disposed in the wall;
a reusable temporary seal for releasably closing the mouth;
a single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth; and
means for identification selected from the group consisting of;
barcode, personal identification number, serial number, smart card, radio frequency identification card, electronic transmitter, ornamental design or shape, and any combination thereof; and
b) one or more items selected from the group consisting of;
additional luggage protection pouches, writing implements, user manuals, RFID card tags, and advertisements.
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15. An intelligent luggage protection kit comprising:
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a) an intelligent luggage protection pouch comprising;
a tear-resistant, flexible wall defining a contained interior space;
a mouth disposed in the wall;
a first single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth;
a second single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth; and
means for identification selected from the group consisting of;
barcode, personal identification number, serial number, smart card, radio frequency identification card, electronic transmitter, ornamental design or shape, and any combination thereof; and
b) one or more items selected from the group consisting of;
additional luggage protection pouches, writing implements, user manuals, RFID card tags, and advertisements.
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16. A method of protecting luggage, which comprises the steps of:
providing an intelligent luggage protection pouch comprising;
a tear-resistant, flexible wall defining a contained interior space;
a mouth disposed in the wall;
a reusable temporary seal for releasably closing the mouth;
a single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth; and
means for identification selected from the group consisting of;
barcode, personal identification number, serial number, smart card, radio frequency identification card, electronic transmitter, ornamental design or shape, and any combination thereof.- View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A method of protecting luggage, which comprises the step of:
providing an intelligent luggage protection pouch comprising;
a tear-resistant, flexible wall defining a contained interior space;
a mouth disposed in the wall;
a first single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth;
a second single-use, tamper-resistant seal for securely closing the mouth; and
means for identification selected from the group consisting of;
barcode, personal identification number, serial number, smart card, radio frequency identification card, electronic transmitter, ornamental design or shape, and any combination thereof.- View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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