IP Library Granted Patent US 11,559,122
Granted Patent B2
US 11,559,122 · App. 16/704,589 · Granted Jan 24, 2023

Suitcase with fan and method of use

Inventor: Don Sluder (Lake Jackson, TX)
A45C5/04A45C5/14A45C13/28A45C15/00
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Patent No.
US 11,559,122
App. No.
16/704,589
Granted
Jan 24, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

A suitcase with portable fan. In some embodiments, the fan is attached to the telescoping arms of the suitcase. In some embodiments, the fan is removable from the telescoping arms of the suitcase. In some embodiments, the fan is embedded in the suitcase. In some embodiments the suitcase has retracting cupholders.

Claims (73)

1. A suitcase with a fan comprising:

a suitcase with a body;

said body further comprising:

a back with a back pouch with a pouch housing and telescoping arms capable of retracting in and out of the body of the suitcase and a handle bridging said telescoping arms;

a retractable cup holder attached to said body;

a fan;

said fan further comprising:

at least one rotating blade attached to a motor and a battery;

an On/Off switch;

a charging port;

a USB port;

a motion activated LED light; and

a detachable left-side pivot assembly and a detachable right-side pivot assembly; wherein

said detachable left-side pivot assembly with a detachable right-side pivot assembly can mechanically attach said fan between said telescoping arms; wherein

said detachable left-side pivot assembly and said detachable right-side pivot assembly permit removal of said fan from said telescoping arms.

2. The suitcase with a fan of claim 1 further comprising:

a pouch for storage on the back of said suitcase body.

3. The suitcase with a fan of claim 1 further comprising:

said fan further comprises:

a protective fan blade cover or non-personal injury damaging blade design.

4. The suitcase with a fan of claim 1 further comprising:

said back pouch can envelop said fan and the lower portion of said telescoping arms.

5. The suitcase with a fan of claim 1 further comprising:

a side pouch attached to said body for containing anti-bacterial wipes.

6. The suitcase with a fan of claim 5 further comprising:

said battery further comprises an external AC/DC adapter.

7. The suitcase with a fan of claim 1 further comprising:

said fan is moveable vertically about said telescoping arms by mechanical attachment and re-attachment of said detachable left-side pivot assembly and said detachable right-side pivot assembly to said telescoping arms.

8. The suitcase with a fan of claim 1 further comprising:

said body further comprises a bag expansion control.

9. The suitcase with a fan of claim 1 further comprising:

said fan can charge an electronic device through said USB port.

10. A suitcase with a rechargeable fan comprising;

a suitcase with a body;

said body further comprising:

a back with telescoping arms and a handle bridging said telescoping arms; said telescoping arms further comprising a hollow interior with slits running the length of said telescoping arms;

a grill vent for intake of air;

an enclosure in said body, wherein said telescoping arms extend into said enclosure;

a fan;

said fan further comprising:

a rotating blade attached to a motor and a rechargeable battery;

an On/Off switch;

a charging port; and

a USB port;

said fan is housed in said enclosure and in mechanical communication with said hollow interior of said telescoping arms, wherein once said On/Off switch is turned to on, air will be taken in through said grill into said hollow interior and pushed via movement of said rotating blades attached to said motor in said hollow interior of said telescoping arms and out of said slits running the length of said telescoping arm.

11. The suitcase with a rechargeable fan of claim 10 further comprising:

said fan is rechargeable through said charging port.

12. The suitcase with a rechargeable fan of claim 10 further comprising:

said fan can charge a device through said USB port.

13. A suitcase with a fan comprising:

a suitcase with a body;

said body further comprising:

a back with a back pouch with a pouch housing and telescoping arms capable of retracting in and out of the body of the suitcase with a handle bridging said telescoping arms; and

a retractable cup holder attached to said body;

a fan;

said fan further comprising:

at least one rotating blade attached to a motor and an AC/DC charging unit;

an On/Off switch;

a charging port;

a USB port;

a motion activated LED light; and

a detachable left-side pivot assembly and a detachable right-side pivot assembly; wherein

said detachable left-side pivot assembly and a detachable right-side pivot assembly can mechanically attach said fan between said telescoping arms; wherein

said detachable left-side pivot assembly and a detachable right-side pivot assembly permit removal of said fan from said telescoping arms.

14. The suitcase with a fan of claim 13 further comprising:

a pouch for storage on the back of said suitcase body.

15. The suitcase with a fan of claim 13 further comprising:

said fan further comprises:

a protective fan blade cover or non-personal injury damaging blade design.

16. The suitcase with a fan of claim 13 further comprising:

said back pouch can envelop said fan and the lower portion of said telescoping arms.

17. The suitcase with a fan of claim 13 further comprising:

a side pouch attached to said body for containing anti-bacterial wipes.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 7, 2026
From: SLUDER, DON
To: SAPITA, R. SCOTT
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Continuity (2)
Continuation 15787136 · Oct 18, 2017
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