US20170020253A1 - Modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus - Google Patents

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US20170020253A1
US20170020253A1 US14/806,587 US201514806587A US2017020253A1 US 20170020253 A1 US20170020253 A1 US 20170020253A1 US 201514806587 A US201514806587 A US 201514806587A US 2017020253 A1 US2017020253 A1 US 2017020253A1
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Zbigniew Drozdowicz
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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    • A45C9/00—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use

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  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with an extendable wedge embodiment of the present invention shown in a luggage configuration.
  • FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with an extendable wedge embodiment of the present invention shown in a extended wedge configuration with a crate insert disposed therein.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded side perspective view of the wedge members and crate insert of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with an extendable wedge embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with an extendable wedge embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with an extendable wedge embodiment of the present invention in an extended wedge configuration, oriented for use as a sleeping wedge.
  • FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of a crate insert of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus for use with an extendable wedge embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a side perspective view of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with a double wedge embodiment of the present invention shown in a luggage configuration.
  • FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with a double wedge embodiment of the present invention shown in a luggage configuration.
  • FIG. 9 is an exploded side elevational view of the wedge members and sack inserts of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with a double wedge embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a side perspective view of a sack insert of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus for use with a double wedge embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 11 is a side perspective view of the wedge members of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with a double wedge embodiment of the present invention in a double width wedge configuration.
  • FIG. 12 is a side perspective view of the wedge members of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus built in accordance with a double wedge embodiment of the present invention in a double height wedge configuration.
  • an extendible wedge embodiment of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 100 is defined by a luggage configuration, in which it is suitable for use as a conventional suitcase style container for holding a traveler's articles during transit, and an extended wedge configuration.
  • the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 100 includes a base wedge member 110 hingedly attached to an extension wedge member 120 so as to enable which may be selectively moved to a closed position to define the luggage configuration, as illustrated in FIG. 1 , or moved to an open position, end to end relative to one another, in the extended wedge configuration, as shown in FIGS. 2-5 .
  • the base wedge member 110 and extension wedge member 120 each define a triangular prism, shaped such that they can be positioned together to form an enclosure defined by a rectangular prism.
  • the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 100 is suitable for use as a conventional mattress elevating wedge. Accordingly, it is contemplated that the base wedge member 110 and extension wedge member 120 have an exterior constructed of a reinforced, rigid material which can support a mattress in an elevated position as well as a user on top of the mattress. Alternatively, a rigid frame covered by a strong fabric can be utilized.
  • the corresponding edges of the base wedge member 110 and extension wedge member 120 which when placed together create a rectangular prism, connected on one side through three hinges 130 and selectively attached and detached on the other side through a buckle fastener 131 .
  • the base wedge member 110 and extension wedge member 120 may be fastened together by one or a series of latch fasteners, a zip fastening system, or hook and loop fasteners.
  • the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 100 includes an extendable handle 101 and wheels 102 to ease the handling of the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 100 when it is in the luggage configuration.
  • the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 100 includes an insert receptacle storable therein.
  • the insert receptacle defines a crate insert 111 or a similar box style receptacle.
  • the insert receptacle may define a closeable sack or case (similar to what is illustrated in FIG. 10 , infra). In either embodiment, it is contemplated that the insert receptacle may be employed as an enclosure suitable to hold a user's belongings when the base wedge member 110 and extension wedge member 120 are attached together and the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 100 is deployed as luggage.
  • the insert receptacle when a user's belongings are stored in the insert receptacle, when a user desires to empty the base wedge member 110 to use it as a wedge, the user's belongings may be easily removed. As such, prior to the base wedge member 110 and extension wedge member 120 being placed in a wedge orientation, as illustrated in FIG. 5 , the insert receptacle can be simply lifted out of the base wedge member 110 . It is contemplated that in some embodiments, the insert receptacle may include a handle to improve the ability of a user to lift or otherwise handle them.
  • the base wedge member 110 and extension wedge member 120 may be used to store belongings directly if desired by the user. For example, if a user were to lose the insert receptacle, the user's belongings could be placed directly in the base wedge member 110 and/or extension wedge member 120 prior to positioning the base wedge member 110 and the extension wedge member 120 in the closed position.
  • the insert receptacle can act as an emergency luggage in case of damage to either the base wedge member 110 , extension wedge member 120 , or both.
  • a double wedge embodiment of a modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 200 is defined by a luggage configuration, in which it is suitable for use as a conventional suitcase style container for holding a traveler's articles during transit, and several wedge configurations.
  • the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 200 includes a two mirror wedge member 210 , which may be selectively attached together to define the luggage configuration or detached from one another and positioned either side by side in a double width configuration (as shown in FIG. 11 ) or on top of one another in a double height wedge configuration (as shown in FIG. 12 ).
  • the wedge members 210 each define an triangular prism, shaped such that they can be positioned together to form an enclosure defined by a rectangular prism.
  • the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 200 is suitable for use as a conventional mattress elevating wedge in either the double width configuration or the double height wedge configuration. Accordingly, as with the extendable wedge embodiment the wedge members 210 have an exterior constructed of a reinforced, rigid material which can support a mattress in an elevated position as well as a user on top of the mattress.
  • the two wedge members 210 are removably fastened together through a series of buckle fasteners 230 which are positioned around the wedge members' 210 respective edges.
  • one of the wedge members 210 includes an extendable handle 201 and wheels 202 to ease the handling of the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 200 when it is in the luggage configuration
  • the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 200 may include one or multiple receptacle inserts which are storable therein.
  • the receptacle inserts each define a closeable sack 211 .
  • the sacks 211 may be employed as enclosures suitable to hold a user's belongings when the mirror wedge members 210 are attached together and the modular luggage and sleeping wedge apparatus 200 is deployed as luggage.
  • the mirror wedge members 210 may be used to store belongings directly if desired by the user. It is contemplated, however, that a user may store items directly in the mirror wedge members 210 as well as the sacks 211 .
  • the exterior surface of the wedge members includes padding so as to enable their use on top of a mattress.
  • handles and/or wheel assemblies may be designed to be removable to facilitate product use as a mattress wedge.
  • a fold out plastic slider sheet may be included to facilitate sliding of one or both wedge members under a mattress.
  • a wedge shaped cover may additionally be provided to protect a user's mattress in the event the wedge member is soiled or dirty.
  • alternate embodiments may employ adjustable height options for wedge members, including those that include mechanical or inflatable risers.
  • the wedge members may be telescopically extendible in width once detached from one another.
  • the interior of the wedge members is compartmentalized.
  • luggage shape of the product may also include less rectangular forms to allow creation of back-pack, duffel bag, travel case or other similar luggage articles.

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US11096753B1 (en) 2020-06-26 2021-08-24 Procept Biorobotics Corporation Systems and methods for defining and modifying range of motion of probe used in patient treatment
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