Paul V Scicluna

US Patent:

6457635, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

Mar 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/800317

Inventors:

Paul Scicluna - Penndel PA

Assignee:

Tumi, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

B65D 8518

US Classification:

229 8717, 206278, 206292

Abstract:

A shirt wrapper includes a body of a flexible material having a rectangular base and a pair of end flaps that fold up from the base part way over the top of a stack of shirts. A first rectangular side flap folds up along one side and entirely over the top of the stack of shirts. A second side flap folds up along the other side and at least partway over the top of the stack of shirts. A bottom pocket in the base receives a bottom stiffener sheet. A top stiffener sheet of substantially the same size as the bottom stiffener sheet is received in a pocket in the first side flap. A fastener joins the side flaps in folded condition over the stack of shirts.

US Patent:

6581736, Jun 24, 2003

Filed:

Sep 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/251070

Inventors:

Paul Scicluna - Penndel PA

Assignee:

Tumi, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

A45C 200

US Classification:

190109, 190102, 190110, 150106, 150116, 224915

Abstract:

A bag, of tote or briefcase size, includes an umbrella sleeve which is easily accessible. The sleeve comprises a stiff backing member and an elastic mesh material attached thereto to form an open-ended pocket. When not in use, the umbrella sleeve is stowed within a bottom pocket of the bag. When needed to hold an umbrella, the umbrella sleeve is pulled from the stowed position and placed in a use position, in which the umbrella sleeve is temporarily affixed to a side of the bag. In the use position, the umbrella sleeve is ready to receive an umbrella for storage while promoting drying, if the umbrella is wet. When the umbrella sleeve is no longer needed, it may be returned to the stowed position by the aid of the stiff backing member.

US Patent:

6591950, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

Apr 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/115402

Inventors:

Paul Scicluna - Penndel PA

Assignee:

Tumi, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

A45C 700

US Classification:

190103, 190 36, 190109, 206279, 206287, 206291

Abstract:

An item of expandable luggage includes a multiple expansion capability, including an expandable main compartment and an expandable external pocket. The luggage item also includes a pair of internal tie-down panels for better holding of clothes within the item and for providing additional storage pockets. A low-profile clothes hanger bracket is provided which is useful with either wire or wooden clothes hangers.

US Patent:

6595354, Jul 22, 2003

Filed:

Apr 3, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/115386

Inventors:

Paul Scicluna - Penndel PA

Assignee:

Tumi, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

A45C 512

US Classification:

206279, 206289, 206291

Abstract:

An item of expandable luggage includes a multiple expansion capability, including an expandable main compartment and an expandable external pocket. The luggage item also includes a pair of internal tie-down panels for better holding of clothes within the item and for providing additional storage pockets. A low-profile clothes hanger bracket is provided which is useful with either wire or wooden clothes hangers.

US Patent:

6827185, Dec 7, 2004

Filed:

Dec 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/318311

Inventors:

Paul V. Scicluna - Penndel PA

Assignee:

TUMI, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

A45C 300

US Classification:

190110, 190109, 150113, 206320

Abstract:

A bag, of tote or briefcase size, includes a removable and adjustable protective cradle for carrying a portable computer or other sensitive device. The cradle may be selectively secured at different heights to divider members within the interior of the bag. When not needed, the protective cradle may be removed from the bag to free the bag to carry other contents.

US Patent:

D501723, Feb 15, 2005

Filed:

Mar 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/178060

Inventors:

Timm J. Fenton - Lebanon NJ, US
Paul V. Scicluna - Penndel PA, US

Assignee:

Tumi, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

0301

US Classification:

D 3318

US Patent:

6857512, Feb 22, 2005

Filed:

Mar 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/392522

Inventors:

Paul V. Scicluna - Penndel PA, US
Timm J. Fenton - Lebanon NJ, US

Assignee:

Tumi, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

A45C013/26
A45C005/14

US Classification:

190115, 190 39, 161131

Abstract:

A handle assembly for towable, wheeled luggage includes an axially elongated tubular member, which is extendably and retractably attachable at one end to the luggage, and a handgrip assembly rotatably mounted on the free end of the tubular member. A slidable collar assembly surrounds the rotational dividing line between the handgrip assembly and the tubular member and is axially movable relative thereto to permit selective rotation and locking of the handgrip assembly relative to the tubular member. The handgrip assembly may have a P-shaped configuration which is rotatable to position the loop portion of the P-shaped assembly to one side or the other to accommodate lefthanded and righthanded towing of the luggage.

US Patent:

6880685, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/347541

Inventors:

Timm J. Fenton - Lebanon NJ, US
Paul V. Scicluna - Penndel PA, US
Dick H. Powell - London, GB

Assignee:

Tumi, Inc. - South Plainfield NJ

International Classification:

A45C005/14
A45C013/00
A45C013/36

US Classification:

190124, 190 18 A, 190125, 190127, 150127, 150129, 150130, 383119

Abstract:

A light-weight side gusset for a bag includes a formed composite frame having a peripheral raised region and a depressed central region. An opening through the depressed central region forms a relatively narrow border portion around the inner periphery of the raised region. A central panel corresponding in configuration to the outline of the depressed region is attached to the border portion of the depressed region to cover the opening therethrough. The composite frame is made up of a moldable substrate, e. g. ethyl vinyl acetate foam, an outer layer wear-resistant material, e. g. , high-denier nylon or poly/nylon combination, and, preferably, an inner adherent layer, e. g. , the loop half of a hook-and-loop fabric. Methods of manufacturing the composite frame, a gusset including such frame, and a bag including such gusset are also disclosed.