Rolland Ray Edwards

US Patent:

42610788, Apr 14, 1981

Filed:

Jan 21, 1980

Appl. No.:

6/114099

Inventors:

Rolland R. Edwards - Loveland CO
Lawrence R. Mobley - Parker CO

Assignee:

Samsonite Corporation - Denver CO

International Classification:

A45C 1326

US Classification:

16126

Abstract:

The handle includes an elongated grip constructed of a compliant material such as a molded foam rubber or plastic and has a pair of longitudinally extending parallel grooves on an upper surface, one adjacent each of the grip sides. The grip is molded about an elongated rigid member which serves to reinforce the grip throughout its entire length. A half-shell metal frame generally U-shaped in cross-section, has side edges received in the grooves of the grip and otherwise fits about the grip covering the top and part of the lateral sides. Mounting stanchions are provided one for each end of the handle assembly and are affixed to the top surface of a luggage case, beauty case, or the like. Each stanchion includes a stub shaft which is pivotally received through an opening in an end portion of the half-shell frame and reinforcing member.