Flexible and Transparent Articles of Luggage

Abstract

Disclosed is an article of luggage having a structure that comprises flexible and transparent sidewalls supported by a rigid frame that creates the base shape of the device. In a first embodiment, the luggage article comprises a rollerboard luggage article having roller wheels, a rectangular frame, upstanding sidewalls and an open upper having a removable cover. The sidewalls and cover are transparent and further comprise securable pockets and luggage handles. In a second embodiment, a handheld luggage article is disclosed having a base rectangular frame, handle straps, transparent sidewalls and a transparent cover flap. Finally, a pet carrying embodiment is disclosed in a similar fashion as the handheld embodiment, where further retractable flaps are provided that cover vented panels along each of the luggage article's transparent sidewalls. The disclosed embodiments provide a set of transparent and flexible luggage carriers that facilitate visual inspection and personalization.

1 ) An article of luggage, comprising:
 a frame supporting a plurality of sidewalls that form a carrying case having an interior volume;   said interior volume being accessible through a securable opening;   said case having a handle;   said sidewalls comprising a transparent, flexible and durable material adapted to readily allow visual inspection therethrough, resist tearing and expand or contract based on said interior volume contents and exterior loads.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said transparent, flexible and durable material is a vinyl material. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said frame and said sidewalls for a relatively rectangular structure having an upper and lower face;   said frame connected to said lower face;   said upper face being hingeable to a sidewall and removably securable around a line of connection defined by said sidewalls adjacent to said upper face hinge.   
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 3 , therein said rectangular frame further comprises a set of roller wheels opposing an extendable handle for pulling said case using said roller wheels. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 said frame forms a largely rectangular and horizontal structure and said sidewalls extend upwardly therefrom to form a handbag;   said sidewalls terminating along a securable line of connection.   
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said:
 said frame forms a largely rectangular and horizontal structure in connection with a lower face,   said lower face connecting along its periphery to said sidewalls extending upwardly therefrom to an upper face to form a rectangular animal carrying case;   at least one sidewall further comprising a breathable panel that allows airflow into said interior volume.   
     
     
         7 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one panel further having a rollable panel flap of the same material of said sidewalls, said panel flap connected adjacent to said breathable panel and securable thereover or rollable into a stowed state.