Luggage With Tow Handle

Abstract

A luggage bag ( 1 ) comprising opposed top ( 2 ) and bottom ( 3 ) ends with opposing front ( 5 ) and back ( 4 ) panels extending therebetween and roller means ( 8 ) provided only on the bottom ( 3 ) end, proximate to the back panel ( 4 ). The roller means ( 8 ) having a single axis of rotation which is parallel to the leading edge of the back panel, and at least one substantially rigid retractable towing pole ( 11 ) which is moveable between a retracted position in which it is retracted into the bag so as to lie proximate and substantially parallel to one side of the bag, and an extended position in which it extends from the top end of the bag. The towing pole ( 11 ) having a handle ( 11 a ) proximate to its end which, in the extended position, is remote from the bag, said handle ( 11 a ) being offset from the centreline of the back panel ( 4 ).

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         19 . A luggage bag comprising opposed top and bottom ends with opposing front and back panels and opposing side panels extending therebetween, roller means provided only on the bottom end, proximate to the back panel, the roller means having a single axis of rotation which is parallel to a bottom edge of the back panel, and at least one substantially rigid retractable towing pole which is moveable between a retracted position in which it is retracted into the bag so as to lie proximate and substantially parallel to one side panel of the bag, and an extended position in which it extends from the top end of the bag, the towing pole having a handle proximate to its end which, in the extended position, is remote from the bag, said handle being offset from the centreline of the back panel; characterised in that the retracted towing pole is located interiorly of the bag and adjacent an edge formed by the meeting of the back panel and the side panel. 
     
     
         20 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein the towing pole is telescopically moveable between its extended and retracted positions. 
     
     
         21 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein the towing pole is foldably moveable between its extended and retracted positions. 
     
     
         22 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein the handle is a pivot handle which is moveable from a storage position in which it is substantially co-linear with the pole and a use position in which it extends at an angle, in particular perpendicularly to the axis of the pole. 
     
     
         23 . A luggage bag according to  claim 22 , wherein the handle is formed by a curved section of the upper end of the pole and wherein a recess is formed in the top in which the handle locates when the pole is in its retracted position. 
     
     
         24 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , having just a single pole which is located proximate to one side, such that, it is suitable for handed use only. 
     
     
         25 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein two separate poles are provided, one proximate to each side, which are separately moveable between retracted and extended positions thereby enabling both left handed or right handed use. 
     
     
         26 . A luggage bag according to  claim 25 , further including a cross bar which is engageable between the two poles when both are extended. 
     
     
         27 . A luggage bag according to  claim 26 , wherein the cross bar is pivotally attached to one pole for movement between a storage position in which it extends substantially parallel to the axis of said one pole and a use position in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of said one pole. 
     
     
         28 . A luggage bag according to  claim 26 , wherein the cross bar is detachable from both poles so as to be separately storable to the poles. 
     
     
         29 . A luggage bag according to  claim 26 , wherein the cross bar is formed in two parts, each part being pivotally attached at one end to one of said poles and have fastening means on the other end for releaseably connecting the two parts together. 
     
     
         30 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein the or each pole extends from the top of the backside adjacent to one side edge thereof. 
     
     
         31 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein the or each pole extends from one side, parallel to and spaced apart from the bottom edge thereof. 
     
     
         32 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein the towing pole of the or each handle is substantially straight when extended. 
     
     
         33 . A luggage bag according to  claim 19 , wherein the towing pole of the or each handle is curved longitudinally so that it arcs outwards as it is extended, either beyond the back of the bag, beyond the proximate side thereof or the like. 
     
     
         34 . A trolley comprising opposed top and bottom surfaces and opposing sides, a bag being mountable, in use, on the top surface, fastening means for securing the bag, in use, on the top surface, roller means provided only on the bottom surface and having one common axis. and a retractable towing pole which extends from the bottom of the trolley, by means of which a user can pivot the trolley about the axis of the roller means and then move the trolley, said pole being located proximate to one side of the trolley and having a handle proximate to the top end, said handle being offset from the centreline of the trolley; characterised in that the retracted towing pole is located interiorly of the bag and adjacent an edge of the side panel. 
     
     
         35 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein the towing pole is telescopically moveable between its extended and retracted positions. 
     
     
         36 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein the towing pole is foldably moveable between its extended and retracted positions. 
     
     
         37 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein the handle is a pivot handle which is moveable from a storage position in which it is substantially co-linear with the pole and a use position in which it extends at an angle, in particular perpendicularly to the axis of the pole. 
     
     
         38 . A trolley according to  claim 37 , wherein the handle is formed by a curved section of the upper end of the pole and wherein a recess is formed in the top in which the handle locates when the pole is in its retracted position. 
     
     
         39 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , having just a single pole which is located proximate to one side, such that, it is suitable for handed use only. 
     
     
         40 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein two separate poles are provided, one proximate to each side, which are separately moveable between retracted and extended positions thereby enabling both left handed or right handed use. 
     
     
         41 . A trolley according to  claim 40 , further including a cross bar which is engageable between the two poles when both are extended. 
     
     
         42 . A trolley according to  claim 41 , wherein the cross bar is pivotally attached to one pole for movement between a storage position in which it extends substantially parallel to the axis of said one pole and a use position in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of said one pole. 
     
     
         43 . A trolley according to  claim 41 , wherein the cross bar is detachable from both poles so as to be separately storable to the poles. 
     
     
         44 . A trolley according to  claim 41 , wherein the cross bar is formed in two parts, each part being pivotally attached at one end to one of said poles and have fastening means on the other end for releaseably connecting the two parts together. 
     
     
         45 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein the or each pole extends from the top of the backside adjacent to one side edge thereof. 
     
     
         46 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein the or each pole extends from one side, parallel to and spaced apart from the bottom edge thereof. 
     
     
         47 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein the towing pole of the or each handle is substantially straight when extended. 
     
     
         48 . A trolley according to  claim 34 , wherein the towing pole of the or each handle is curved longitudinally so that it arcs outwards as it is extended, either beyond the back of the bag, beyond the proximate side thereof or the like.