Title: Convertible suitcase

Abstract: A hand-portable suitcase unit formed by a drawer and a slip-case cover, with a retaining lock which retains the drawer within the cover so that the unit may be carried as luggage by a combination carrying handle and drawer pull attached to the drawer front. Interlocking bead members are provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the slip-cases so that they may be stacked with the drawers horizontal to form a chest-of-drawers, and a cooperating latching device is shown on the rear face of the slip-case for releasably locking the covers together in the stack.

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Inventors: Tullis, Kay Jeanne (Mill Valley, CA, US)
Krolick, Robert Stanley (Daly City, CA, US)

Application Number: 580476
Filing Date: 1975-05-23
Publication_date: 1976-08-17
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 190/3 70/85, 190/108, 312/111, 312/219
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US Patent Ref:

1092651	Apr, 1914	Jordan	312/333.
2565969	Aug, 1951	Judson	312/107.
2891639	Jun, 1959	Betts	312/107.
3028207	Apr, 1962	Darnell	312/111.
3032381	May, 1962	Boro	312/111.
3506321	Apr, 1970	Hampel	312/107.

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Primary Examiner: Norton, Donald F.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Schapp and Hatch