Thermally insulated handle systems for wheeled items towable by a person

Abstract

A towing handle system for a wheeled item includes a handle attachable to the wheeled item and having a handle grip portion for a person's hand to tow the item. The handle grip portion is fabricated from a cellular solid thermal insulation material.

1 . A towing handle system for a wheeled item, the system comprising: 
 a handle attachable to the wheeled item and comprising a handle grip portion for a person's hand to tow the item, the handle grip portion comprising a cellular solid thermal insulation material.    
   
   
       2 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the cellular solid thermal insulation material comprises cork.  
   
   
       3 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the cellular solid thermal insulation comprises a cork infused rubberized material.  
   
   
       4 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the item is selected from the group of a luggage item, an equipment carrier, and a golf bag carrier.  
   
   
       5 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises at least one telescoping support post, the handle being attached to the support post.  
   
   
       6 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is fixed to a surface of the wheeled item.  
   
   
       7 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is asymmetrical.  
   
   
       8 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is T-shaped.  
   
   
       9 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is ball shaped.  
   
   
       10 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is U-shaped.  
   
   
       11 . The handle system of  claim 1 , further comprising a pivot mechanism configured to pivot the handle about at least one axis.  
   
   
       12 . The handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a carrier, the thermal insulation material overmolded on the carrier.  
   
   
       13 . A wheeled bag comprising: 
 a body defining at least one compartment for storing items therein for transport by a person,    at least one wheel coupled to the body, and    a towing handle mounted to the body and accessible to a user for towing of the bag by a person along a supporting surface, wherein the towing handle comprises a solid cellular material defining at least a portion of a handle grip.    
   
   
       14 . The handle system of  claim 13 , wherein the cellular solid thermal insulation comprises cork.  
   
   
       15 . The handle system of  claim 13 , wherein the cellular solid thermal insulation comprises a cork infused rubberized material.  
   
   
       16 . The handle system of  claim 13 , wherein the body defines one of a luggage item, an equipment carrier or a golf bag carrier.  
   
   
       17 . The handle system of  claim 13 , wherein the system further comprises at least one telescoping support post.  
   
   
       18 . The handle system of  claim 13 , wherein the handle has a shape, the shape being selected from the group of an asymmetrical shape, a T-shape, a ball shape and a U shape.  
   
   
       19 . The handle system of  claim 13 , wherein the bag comprises a side wall, the side wall being collapsible.  
   
   
       20 . The handle system of  claim 13 , wherein the handle comprises a carrier, the thermal insulation material overmolded on the carrier.  
   
   
       21 . A baggage system: 
 a piece of baggage defining at least one storage compartment for storing items packed therein for transport;    wheels coupled to the piece of baggage for rolling the baggage along a surface, and    a towing handle mounted to the body and extendable therefrom to a towing position, the towing handle comprising an internal carrier element and a external thermal insulation material applied to the internal carrier element, the thermal insulation material comprising a cork infused rubberized material, the thermal insulation material defining a handle grip for towing of the piece of baggage by a person along the surface.    
   
   
       22 . The system of  claim 21 , wherein the piece of baggage is selected from the group of a luggage item, an equipment carrier, and a golf bag carrier.  
   
   
       23 . The handle system of  claim 21 , wherein the system further comprises at least one support post joining the handle to the baggage.  
   
   
       24 . The handle system of  claim 22 , wherein the support post is curved along its length.  
   
   
       25 . The handle system of  claim 21 , wherein the handle has a shape, the shape being selected from the group of an asymmetrical shape, a T-shape, a ball shape and a U shape.  
   
   
       26 . The handle system of  claim 21 , wherein the handle is selectively positionable relative to the bag.  
   
   
       27 . The handle system of  claim 21 , wherein the handle is connected to a telescoping support, the handle being positionable relative to the support.