Titanium luggage support structure

Abstract

A luggage support structure is disclosed to include a frame member where at least a portion of the frame member comprises titanium. In one embodiment, the support structure further includes a plate member near the top of the luggage to provide additional support.

1 . A luggage comprising:
 a side surface;   a frame member, said frame comprising an upper end, a lower end, and opposing lateral edges extending between said upper end and said lower end,   wherein the shape of said frame member corresponds to the shape of said side surface; and   wherein at least a portion of said frame member comprises titanium.   
     
     
         2 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein said upper end comprises titanium. 
     
     
         3 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein said lower end comprises titanium. 
     
     
         4 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of said frame member comprises PVC piping. 
     
     
         5 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of said frame member comprises graphite. 
     
     
         6 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein all of said frame member comprises titanium. 
     
     
         7 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein at least 25% of the frame member comprises titanium. 
     
     
         8 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein at least 50% of the frame member comprises titanium. 
     
     
         9 . The luggage of  claim 1  wherein at least 75% of the frame member comprises titanium. 
     
     
         10 . The luggage of  claim 1  further comprising a plate member located near a top surface of said luggage. 
     
     
         11 . The luggage of  claim 7  wherein the plate member comprises titanium.