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WO2009113990A1 - Étiquette de bagage avec insert en cavité gravé - Google Patents

Étiquette de bagage avec insert en cavité gravé Download PDF

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WO2009113990A1
WO2009113990A1 PCT/US2008/008691 US2008008691W WO2009113990A1 WO 2009113990 A1 WO2009113990 A1 WO 2009113990A1 US 2008008691 W US2008008691 W US 2008008691W WO 2009113990 A1 WO2009113990 A1 WO 2009113990A1
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luggage
recess
engraved
luggage tag
tag
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Brian D. Sadow
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Global Engraving, Ltd.
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/16—Letters, numerals, or other symbols adapted for permanent fixing to a support
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F7/00—Signs, name or number plates, letters, numerals, or symbols; Panels or boards
    • G09F7/16—Letters, numerals, or other symbols adapted for permanent fixing to a support
    • G09F7/165—Letters, numerals, or other symbols adapted for permanent fixing to a support obtained by a treatment of the support
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/02—Forms or constructions
    • G09F2003/0254—Luggage tag

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  • the present invention relates to luggage tags and inserts adaptable for flush mounting within the luggage tags to create the appearance of a unitary tag.
  • a typical luggage identification tag generally includes an open envelope or a sleeve, formed by securing two planar sheets of material joined along three common edges, forming a flat pocket with an open end.
  • One of the materials is provided with a transparent window portion.
  • a user generally inserts an identifier; generally a business card, into the envelope and the business card is visualized through the transparent window.
  • the envelope It is also usual for the envelope to include a slot into which is looped a strap or the like, which acts to block the open end of the envelope to prevent removal of the card. The strap, in turn, is secured to the luggage.
  • the envelope is made primarily of leather, or a leather-like material.
  • the envelope is metal. In all instances, it is readily apparent that the identification portion is an insert.
  • luggage tags have a moveable flap on the envelope to cover the window until the flap is moved aside.
  • the envelopes are generally closed, they are not sealed and therefore the luggage tags are exposed, and susceptible to having the information distorted or rendered illegible by the elements since as luggage is often left exposed to the elements during periods when it is being handled in transit.
  • a more permanent and durable method of preserving identification information is through the use of engraved plates.
  • They generally are metal plates, often of brass, which are engraved with identification information.
  • the engraved plates are secured, either by a self- adhesive backing, or with the use of strongly bonding adhesive, directly to the surface of the luggage, (or other product, such as for example small electronics) to which it is affixed.
  • the plate is susceptible of being displaced if struck.
  • an error in placement will result in a misaligned, but nonetheless, relatively permanent affixation.
  • the engraved plate is not readily interchangeable between different pieces of luggage.
  • luggage tags made of more robust materials, such as metals and engraved luggage tags which can be removably mounted, for example, by providing holes for the inclusion of straps or clip-on devices.
  • metal luggage tags comprising two generally identically shaped members which are superimposed, one over the other and pivotally joined near one of their distal ends with a grommet so that the two sections can be pivotally opened and if desirable a cable can go through the grommet for attaching to the luggage and the identification indicia inscribed onto a surface of one of the sections, not unlike the signature surface on a credit card.
  • Various shapes are used, such as rectilinear, oval and lozenge shape and the traveler can then identify his or her luggage by pivotally separating the two members and exposing the identifying information.
  • This two-part metal identification tag is considered highly desirable, both in terms of its robust construction, and because of its greater perceived value.
  • the metal tag is not readily adaptable to being engraved.
  • the metal used for the tag is attractive, but is a lesser expensive metal such as zinc, which does not readily lend itself to fine engraving.
  • the nature of the tag is that one member closely overlies the other in the secured closed position. As a result, an engraved tag can not be readily mounted between these members.
  • the present invention provides a metal luggage tag adapted to receive within at least one of the surfaces of a constituent member an engraved insert, configured to be substantially flush mounted and when assembled appears as an integral part of the luggage tag.
  • the luggage tag comprises two superimposed and pivotally joined metallic members.
  • One of the metallic members has a recess with a depth substantially equal to the thickness of the engraved plate and a self- adhesive backing inserted therein.
  • the periphery of the recess will be substantially the same as the periphery of the engraved plate.
  • the engraved plate with a self-adhesive backing when inserted in the recess will not extend above the surface of the member, will appear to be an integral part of the member, and will be covered from view when the two members are in aligned juxtaposition.
  • the portion of the supporting member that is adapted to receive the engraved plate is on an exposed surface of the member which can be seen when the two members are in the closed aligned juxtaposition. In this manner, certain indicia will be readily visible. As well, if desired, additional information, for example, personal data can be provided within the confines of the juxtaposed members and thus covered from view.
  • the engraved plate(s) are so dimensioned, shaped and mounted so as to give the visual impression that the luggage tag and engraved plate are an integrated unit, custom designed for the traveler.
  • Fig. 1 is a top plan view of the luggage tag of the present invention in its open position
  • Fig. 2 is a bottom plan view of the luggage tag of Fig. 1 ;
  • Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the luggage tag of Fig. 1 shown in closed position;
  • Fig. 4 is a top plan view of an engraved plate made in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a top plan view of one of the members of the luggage tag made in accordance with the present invention having an engraved plate seated therein;
  • Fig. 6 is a sectional view taken along lines 6-6 of Fig. 5. Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments
  • An exemplary luggage tag is one such as employed by the manufacturer of the well known Samsonite ® branded luggage.
  • the luggage tag 10 generally comprises two members, 12, 14 pivotally secured by a grommet 16.
  • a dimple 18 is provided near the distal end of one of the members, 14 so that when the members are brought into juxtaposition, the dimple 18 will be superimposed over the declivity 32 (Fig. 2).
  • a spring mechanism (not shown) may be provided to releaseably lock members 12, 14 in their overlying aligned relationships.
  • the luggage tag 10 in a closed position is illustrated in Fig. 3.
  • the member 14 includes a shaped recess 20, preferably dimensioned to be substantially centrally located within member 14.
  • the recess 20 is of a depth equal to the thickness of the engraved plate with self-adhesive backing 22 intended is to be emplaced therein.
  • Recess 20 is dimensioned such that the engraved plate 22 is substantially an exact fit or otherwise received in close-fitting relation ⁇ and once placed within the recess 20 gives an unbroken appearance and surface and will not become easily dislodged or shift position.
  • both the luggage tag recess 20 and the engraved insert 22 are shaped and dimensioned such that the distal ends include a shape generally compatible with the shape of the luggage tag. Therefore, when the engraved plate 22 is inserted within the recess 20, the overall visual appearance is that of a single integrated unit, giving the impression that the entire luggage tag, not just the engraved plate, was custom engraved for the traveler.
  • the upstanding walls of the recess 34 are substantially at right angles to the base 36 of the recess 20 and the side edges 38 of the engraved plate are similarly at 90 degrees.
  • the rear surface of the engraved plate 22 is provided with a self-adhesive material [not shown] so when the engraved plate, 22 is emplaced within the recess 20, it will be securely engaged with the bottom surface of the recess 20. Given the common dimensions between the recess and the engraved plates, proper placing and securing of the engraved plate is assured.
  • the engraved plate 22 is seated in a recess provided on an exterior surface of 24 of the member 14.
  • the luggage tag 30 of Fig. 5 thus has the traveler's indicia visible without having to pivotally separate the two members 30.
  • an indicia receptive surface or recess and engraved plate could be provided as well on the opposite side 22 of the member 24. In this way, there would be other indicia on the outer surface that is exposed when the members are juxtaposed over each other, and on the inner surface that is not indicia.

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Abstract

Selon l'invention, un premier élément d'ébauche d'étiquette de bagage plan, rigide, comprend une cavité pour recevoir un élément gravé en relation d'adaptation étroite de façon à former une surface supérieure coplanaire lisse, et, facultativement, un deuxième élément plan rigide fixé à pivotement dans une relation superposée par rapport à l'élément d'ébauche, de façon à permettre à l'élément gravé d'être exposé lorsque l'on fait tourner le deuxième élément plan.
PCT/US2008/008691 2008-03-11 2008-07-14 Étiquette de bagage avec insert en cavité gravé WO2009113990A1 (fr)

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US61/035,651 2008-03-11

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Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2545262A (en) * 1946-06-06 1951-03-13 Lester B Coleman Identification device for luggage
US4187628A (en) * 1977-06-23 1980-02-12 Thompson Howard J Identification device
US5294466A (en) * 1992-08-12 1994-03-15 Baughman Daniel G Leather surround for decorative article
US20020083744A1 (en) * 2000-12-29 2002-07-04 Eric Lai Combined luggage tag and locking system
US6860045B1 (en) * 2002-03-01 2005-03-01 Edward J. Sadler Method and system of manufacturing special event mementos
US20070029786A1 (en) * 2005-07-20 2007-02-08 Signat, Llc Tamper indicating security device and method

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2545262A (en) * 1946-06-06 1951-03-13 Lester B Coleman Identification device for luggage
US4187628A (en) * 1977-06-23 1980-02-12 Thompson Howard J Identification device
US5294466A (en) * 1992-08-12 1994-03-15 Baughman Daniel G Leather surround for decorative article
US20020083744A1 (en) * 2000-12-29 2002-07-04 Eric Lai Combined luggage tag and locking system
US6860045B1 (en) * 2002-03-01 2005-03-01 Edward J. Sadler Method and system of manufacturing special event mementos
US20070029786A1 (en) * 2005-07-20 2007-02-08 Signat, Llc Tamper indicating security device and method

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