Partitionable traveling bag with extendable handle

#1. Field of the Invention

#The present invention relates to a partitionable traveling bag with extendable handle and, more particularly, to a traveling bag that includes a partition material dividing the bag into respective front and rear compartments, the partition material additionally providing structural support to the bag.

#2. Description of Related Art

#The objects and features of the present invention, which are believed to be novel, are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The present invention, both as to its organization and manner of operation, together with further objects and advantages, may best be understood by reference to the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

#FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the traveling bag in an open position;

#FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the traveling bag with its extendable handle in an extended position;

#The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out his invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art, since the generic principles of the present invention have been defined herein specifically to provide a partitionable traveling bag with extendable handle.

#FIG. 1 is a front view of a traveling bag 10 in an opened position. Traveling bag 10 includes an external covering 20 which is preferably manufactured from a flexible material such as 600D polytex with PVC backing. Other suitable materials include, but are not limited to, canvas, cloth, leather, and nylon. The external covering 20 may be, but is not necessarily, divided into three portions: a body portion 30, a lid portion 50, and a gate portion 70. The space within the body portion 30 generally defines a traveling bag compartment 32.

#The typical piece of luggage often embodies design compromises. Fixed partitions are rarely included in a traveling bag when a maximum amount of packing space and flexibility are desired characteristics. As most seasoned travelers know, garments (such as suits, blouses, etc.) are preferably segregated from other travel articles to prevent damage, wrinkles, and the like. Such valuable garments are often transported in a "garment bag" which is invariably partitioned for this purpose. Unfortunately, most "garment bags" are cumbersome to transport, lack sufficient packing space, and, in reality, provide very little protection to the garments contained therein because of a decided absence of rigid structural support around the garments. In summary, known "garment bags" do not provide the structural stability and transportability of a suitcase.