Adjustable size suitcase

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11470930
SERIAL NO

16535839

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An adjustable size suitcase includes a main body having a top section, a middle section and a bottom section that define a hollow interior space. A telescopic handle extends upward from the main body and a plurality of omnidirectional wheels are positioned along the bottom end of the main body. A frame is positioned within the hollow interior space of the main body and includes an upper frame assembly, a middle frame assembly and a lower frame assembly. The upper frame assembly includes a plurality of vertical frame members that are slidingly engaged to complementary located lower vertical frame members to permit vertical movement of the upper frame assembly relative to the lower frame assembly. An actuator is mechanically linked to a plurality of latches positioned within the bottom ends of each upper vertical frame member to selectively transition the suitcase between a first, second and third size.

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ZAJAC CHRISTOPHERSOUTH WINDSOR CT 06074

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fuller, Marlon Winter Garden, US 4 3
Zajac, Christopher South Windsor, US 4 3

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