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A45C
PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS (sacks or packs carried on the body A45F containers in general B65D, e.g. portable flexible containers, B65D 27/00 to B65D 37/00; making leather, canvas, or like articles B68F)
NOTE
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In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated:
- "luggage" means containers for personal belongings for a journey, e.g. travelling bags, suitcases, trunks.

In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meaning indicated:
- "flexible" means providing a structure with no considerable resistance against deformation or decrease of the enclosed volume, whereby a two-dimensional stability may be provided, e.g. by a stiffened bottom
- "semi-rigid" means providing a structure with three-dimensional stability in an unloaded state and resilient resistance against deformation, or allowing a limited decrease, of the enclosed volume, e.g. by a resilient frame or a rigid frame with flexible side walls
-"rigid" means providing a structure with three-dimensional stability allowing no deformation leading to a considerable decrease of the enclosed volume
- "collapsible" means providing a feature other than use of flexible material for reducing the dimensions of flexible luggage or the enclosed volume of semi-rigid or rigid luggage
- "extensible" means providing a feature other than use of flexible material for increasing the enclosed volume of flexible, semi-rigid or rigid luggage

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A45C 1/00
Purses; Money-bags; Wallets
{
(collapsible or extensible A45C 7/00; convertible into other articles A45C 9/00)
}
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A45C 1/02
.
Purses
A45C 1/024
. .
{
fitted in handbags or the like
}
A45C 1/04
. .
Purses to be worn at the belt or bracelet; Money-belts
A45C 1/06
.
Wallets (
{
devices for the prevention of theft or loss of wallets A45C 13/185
}
; for holding keys A45C 11/32); Notecases
A45C 1/08
.
Combinations of purses and wallets
A45C 1/10
.
Money-bags for conductors or like people; Money-bags with rigid coin-holders (sorting, testing, changing, delivering, or otherwise handling coins G07D)
A45C 1/12
.
Savings boxes (safes E05G 1/00)
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A45C 3/00
Flexible luggage; Handbags (collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C 7/00; handbag mirrors A45D 42/04;
{
bags for midwives A61B 17/48; doctors' or nurses' bags A61B 19/0266
}
)
A45C 3/001
.
{
Flexible materials therefor (making luggage of leather, canvas or the like B68F)
}
A45C 3/004
.
{
Foldable garment carrier bags
}
A45C 3/02
.
Briefcases or the like
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A45C 3/04
.
Shopping bags; Shopping nets
A45C 3/045
. .
{
Shopping nets
}
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A45C 3/06
.
Ladies` handbags
A45C 3/08
. .
Handbags provided with removable or washable covers
A45C 3/10
.
Beach-bags; Watertight beach-bags
A45C 3/12
.
Bags for shoes
A45C 3/14
.
Bags combined with hand-muffs
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A45C 5/00
Rigid or semi-rigid luggage (collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C 7/00);
A45C 5/005
.
{
Toilet cases (toilet etuis A45C 11/008)
}
A45C 5/02
.
Materials therefor (making luggage of leather, canvas, or the like B68F)
A45C 5/03
.
Suitcases
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A45C 5/04
.
Trunks; Travelling baskets
A45C 5/045
. .
{
Travelling baskets
}
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A45C 5/06
.
with outside compartments
A45C 5/065
. .
{
with drawers
}
A45C 5/08
.
of round or oval shape
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A45C 5/14
.
with built-in rolling means
A45C 5/141
. .
{
the rolling means being formed by the trunk itself
}
A45C 5/143
. .
{
detachable
}
A45C 5/145
. .
{
with immobilising means, e.g. means for blocking the wheels
}
A45C 5/146
. .
{
retractable
}
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A45C 7/00
Collapsible or extensible
{
purses,
}
 luggage
{
hand carried
}
 bags or the like
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A45C 7/0018
.
{
Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
}
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A45C 7/0022
. .
{
comprising an integrated expansion device
}
A45C 7/0027
. . .
{
with slide fastener strips
}
A45C 7/0031
. . .
{
telescopic
}
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A45C 7/0036
. .
{
collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes
}
A45C 7/004
. . .
{
inflatable and deflatable
}
A45C 7/0045
. .
{
comprising a plurality of separable elements which can be used independently of one another
}
A45C 7/005
. .
{
with interchangeable elements forming the storage space, e.g. modular
}
A45C 7/0054
. .
{
comprising a plurality of hinged panels to be unfolded in one plane for access purposes
}
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A45C 7/0059
.
{
Flexible luggage; Hand bags
}
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A45C 7/0063
. .
{
comprising an integrated expansion device
}
A45C 7/0068
. . .
{
with slide fastener strips
}
A45C 7/0072
. . .
{
telescopic
}
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A45C 7/0077
. .
{
collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes
}
A45C 7/0081
. . .
{
inflatable and deflatable
}
A45C 7/0086
. .
{
comprising a plurality of separable elements which can be used independently of one another
}
A45C 7/009
. .
{
with interchangeable elements forming the storage space, e.g. modular
}
A45C 7/0095
. .
{
comprising a plurality of hinged panels to be unfolded in one plane for access purposes
}
A45C 7/02
.
with lazy-tongs framework
A45C 9/00
{
Purses,
}
 Luggage or
{
hand carried
}
 bags convertible into
{
other articles or into
}
 objects for other use (trunk-wardrobes A47B 61/06; trunks convertible into tables A47B 85/00; trunk-beds A47C 17/82)
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A45C 11/00
Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C 1/00 to A45C 9/00 (specially adapted for toilet or cosmetic equipment A45D; travelling sewing kits A45F 3/48;
{
devices for carrying bowling balls A63B 47/007
}
)
A45C 11/005
.
{
Contact lens cases (A45C 11/046 takes precedence)
}
A45C 11/008
.
{
Pocket toilet etuis (toilet cases A45C 5/005)
}
A45C 11/02
.
Hat boxes
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A45C 11/04
.
Spectacle cases; Pince-nez cases
A45C 11/043
. .
{
with cleaning means
}
A45C 11/046
. .
{
with contact lens holders
}
A45C 11/06
. .
Making of spectacle or pince-nez cases (of a single specified material, see the relevant class, e.g. B31)
A45C 11/08
.
Cases for telescopes or binoculars
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A45C 11/10
.
Watch cases or guards, with or without windows
A45C 11/12
. .
Transparent watch-protectors
A45C 11/14
.
Pocket holders for postage stamps
A45C 11/16
.
Jewel boxes
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A45C 11/18
.
Ticket-holders or the like
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A45C 11/182
. .
{
Credit card holders
}
A45C 11/184
. . .
{
with a reminding device, e.g. when the card is not returned into its holder (reminder alarms in general G08B 21/00)
}
A45C 11/20
.
Lunch or picnic boxes or the like
A45C 11/22
.
Watertight containers for use while swimming
A45C 11/24
.
Etuis for purposes not covered by a single one of groups A45C 11/02 to A45C 11/22, A45C 11/26, A45C 11/32 to A45C 11/38
A45C 11/26
.
Roll-up holders with pockets for separate articles
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A45C 11/32
.
Bags or wallets for holding keys
{
(key-holding inserts A45C 13/023)
}
A45C 11/321
. .
{
combined with other articles
}
A45C 11/323
. .
{
with key hangers
}
A45C 11/324
. .
{
with pivoting keys (A45C 11/325 takes precedence)
}
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A45C 11/325
. .
{
Spare-key holders
}
A45C 11/326
. . .
{
Card-like holders
}
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A45C 11/327
. .
{
with sliding keys (A45C 11/325 takes precedence)
}
A45C 11/328
. . .
{
comprising a sliding mechanism
}
A45C 11/329
. . .
{
comprising a flexible tie, e.g. strip, band, chain
}
A45C 11/34
.
Pencil boxes; Pencil etuis or the like (functioning as, or combined with, writing or drawing implements B43K 31/00)
A45C 11/36
.
Cases for drawing or like instruments (functioning as, or combined with, writing or drawing implements B43K 31/00)
A45C 11/38
.
Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type
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A45C 13/00
Details; Accessories (haberdashery A44; hinged lids for containers B65D 43/16; hinges E05D)
A45C 13/001
.
{
Accessories
}
A45C 13/002
.
{
Protective covers
}
A45C 13/004
.
{
Expanding devices for display purposes, e.g. filler for soft luggage
}
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A45C 13/005
.
{
Hinges
}
A45C 13/007
. .
{
with spring means
}
A45C 13/008
.
{
for making water- or air-tight
}
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A45C 13/02
.
Interior fittings; Means,
{
e.g. inserts,
}
 for holding and packing articles
A45C 13/021
. .
{
inflatable
}
A45C 13/023
. .
{
Means for holding keys
}
A45C 13/03
. .
Means for holding garments
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A45C 13/04
.
Frames
A45C 13/06
. .
Frame closures
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A45C 13/08
.
Decorative devices for handbags or purses
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A45C 13/083
. .
{
of articulated coverings, e.g. meshwork
}
A45C 13/086
. . .
{
metallic
}
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A45C 13/10
.
Arrangement of fasteners (fastening devices for containers B65D, e.g. B65D 43/14; locks E05B)
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A45C 13/1023
. .
{
with elongated profiles fastened by sliders
}
A45C 13/103
. . .
{
Arrangement of zip-fasteners
}
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A45C 13/1038
. .
{
of flexible ties
}
A45C 13/1046
. . .
{
of strings or cords
}
A45C 13/1053
. . .
{
of tabs
}
A45C 13/1069
. .
{
magnetic
}
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A45C 13/1076
. .
{
with a snap action (A45C 13/12 takes precedence)
}
A45C 13/1084
. . .
{
of the latch-and-catch type
}
A45C 13/1092
. . .
{
of the socket-and-pin type
}
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A45C 13/12
. .
of press-button or turn-button fasteners
A45C 13/123
. . .
{
of press-buttons
}
A45C 13/126
. . .
{
of turn-buttons
}
A45C 13/14
. .
of bar fastenings
A45C 13/16
.
Closures of the roller-blind type
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A45C 13/18
.
Devices to prevent theft or loss of
{
purses,
}
 luggage or
{
hand carried
}
 bags
A45C 13/185
. .
{
of purses, money-bags or wallets
}
A45C 13/20
. .
Chains or bands
{
(A45C 13/185 takes precedence)
}
A45C 13/22
. .
Detachable handles; Handles foldable into the luggage (separate handles for carrying means A45F 5/10)
A45C 13/24
. .
Devices for sound-producing, piercing, gas-discharging, or the like
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A45C 13/26
.
Special adaptations of handles (A45C 13/22 takes precedence; handles for containers in general B65D 25/28)
A45C 13/262
. .
{
for wheeled luggage
}
A45C 13/28
. .
Combinations of handles with other devices
A45C 13/30
.
Straps; Bands
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A45C 13/34
.
Stays or supports for holding lids or covers open
A45C 13/345
. .
{
with automatic opening or closing means
}
A45C 13/36
.
Reinforcements for edges, corners, or other parts
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A45C 13/38
.
Luggage carriers
A45C 13/385
. .
{
with rolling means (trunks with built-in rolling means A45C 5/14)
}
A45C 13/40
.
Umbrella, stick, or glove holders attached to a bag
A45C 13/42
.
Devices for identifying luggage; Means for attaching same
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A45C 15/00
Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups A45C 1/00 to A45C 11/00, combined with other
{
objects or
}
 articles (A45C 1/08, A45C 3/14,
{
A45C 11/321 and A45C 13/28
}
 take precedence;
{
Purses combined with sticks A45B 3/10
}
)
A45C 15/02
.
with memorandum tablets
A45C 15/04
.
with mirrors
A45C 15/06
.
with illuminating devices
A45C 15/08
.
with watches
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A45C 2001/00
Purses; Money-bags; Wallets
{
(collapsible or extensible A45C 7/00; convertible into other articles A45C 9/00)
}
A45C 2001/003
.
Security cash bags
A45C 2001/006
.
Cash boxes, e.g. with compartments
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A45C 2001/02
.
Purses
A45C 2001/022
. .
releasably fitted to a button or clothing item
A45C 2001/026
. .
combined with key rings or the like
A45C 2001/028
. .
Rigid coin holders
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A45C 2001/06
.
Wallets (
{
devices for the prevention of theft or loss of wallets A45C 13/185
}
; for holding keys A45C 11/32); Notecases
A45C 2001/062
. .
Clips for holding banknotes
A45C 2001/065
. .
combined with card holders
A45C 2001/067
. .
Rigid casings
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A45C 2001/08
.
Combinations of purses and wallets
A45C 2001/083
. .
combined with card holders
A45C 2001/086
. .
with an additional compartment for storing another kind of objects
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A45C 2001/10
.
Money-bags for conductors or like people; Money-bags with rigid coin-holders (sorting, testing, changing, delivering, or otherwise handling coins G07D)
A45C 2001/101
. .
with means for carrying on the body
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A45C 2001/102
. .
Rigid coin-holders
A45C 2001/104
. . .
with one or more recesses for receiving a coin, i.e. each recess receiving one single coin
A45C 2001/105
. . .
with one or more recesses for receiving coins, i.e. the coins being stored side by side in a single recess, e.g. groove with coins flat in one planar surface
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A45C 2001/107
. . .
with coins stored in piles, i.e. several coins stacked in a compartment
A45C 2001/108
. . . .
with means for controlling the dispensing of coins, e.g. followers, pushers, selectors
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A45C 2001/12
.
Savings boxes (safes E05G 1/00)
A45C 2001/125
. .
Treat collecting devices, e.g. bags for collecting contributions
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A45C 2003/00
Flexible luggage; Handbags (collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C 7/00; handbag mirrors A45D 42/04;
{
bags for midwives A61B 17/48; doctors' or nurses' bags A61B 19/0266
}
)
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A45C 2003/001
.
{
Flexible materials therefor (making luggage of leather, canvas or the like B68F)
}
A45C 2003/002
. .
Mesh materials
A45C 2003/005
.
Bags having two volumes connected at upper ends, e.g. saddle bags
A45C 2003/007
.
Sport bags
A45C 2003/008
.
Travelling bags
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A45C 2005/00
Rigid or semi-rigid luggage (collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C 7/00);
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A45C 2005/03
.
Suitcases
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A45C 2005/032
. .
semi-rigid, i.e. resistant against deformation and resilient, e.g. with a resilient frame
A45C 2005/035
. . .
soft-sided, i.e. with flexible side walls covering a rigid frame
A45C 2005/037
. .
with a hard shell, i.e. rigid shell as volume creating element
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A45C 2005/08
.
of round or oval shape
A45C 2005/10
. .
Travelling baskets
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A45C 2005/14
.
with built-in rolling means
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A45C 2005/141
. .
{
the rolling means being formed by the trunk itself
}
A45C 2005/142
. . .
with spherical rolling means, e.g. ball casters
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A45C 2005/146
. .
{
retractable
}
A45C 2005/147
. . .
for climbing stairs
A45C 2005/148
. . .
Other arrangements of the rolling means
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A45C 2007/00
Collapsible or extensible
{
purses,
}
 luggage
{
hand carried
}
 bags or the like
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A45C 2007/0004
.
convertible into an open planar surface, e.g. a sheet
A45C 2007/0009
. .
with an elongated shape, i.e. belt-shaped
A45C 2007/0013
. .
with fasteners along the periphery of the surface
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A45C 2009/00
{
Purses,
}
 Luggage or
{
hand carried
}
 bags convertible into
{
other articles or into
}
 objects for other use (trunk-wardrobes A47B 61/06; trunks convertible into tables A47B 85/00; trunk-beds A47C 17/82)
A45C 2009/002
.
into a seat
A45C 2009/005
.
into a vehicle, e.g. scooter
A45C 2009/007
.
into other hand or travelling articles
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A45C 2011/00
Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C 1/00 to A45C 9/00 (specially adapted for toilet or cosmetic equipment A45D; travelling sewing kits A45F 3/48;
{
devices for carrying bowling balls A63B 47/007
}
)
A45C 2011/001
.
for portable audio devices, e.g. walkman, headphones, MP3-player
A45C 2011/002
.
for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. mobile phone, pager, beeper, PDA, smart phone
A45C 2011/003
.
for portable computing devices, e.g. laptop, tablet, netbook, game boy, navigation system, calculator
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A45C 2011/005
.
{
Contact lens cases (A45C 11/046 takes precedence)
}
A45C 2011/006
. .
for storing a plurality of disposable lens packages
A45C 2011/007
.
Receptacles for personal medical or care products, e.g. drugs, condoms, patches; Small first aid kits
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A45C 2011/18
.
Ticket-holders or the like
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A45C 2011/182
. .
{
Credit card holders
}
A45C 2011/186
. . .
with protection from unauthorised reading by remotely readable data carriers
A45C 2011/188
. .
Media card holders, e.g. memory cards, SIM cards
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A45C 2011/32
.
Bags or wallets for holding keys
{
(key-holding inserts A45C 13/023)
}
A45C 2011/322
. .
Sheath-like bags for protecting a key-blade or for receiving a key
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A45C 2013/00
Details; Accessories (haberdashery A44; hinged lids for containers B65D 43/16; hinges E05D)
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A45C 2013/02
.
Interior fittings; Means,
{
e.g. inserts,
}
 for holding and packing articles
A45C 2013/025
. .
for holding portable computers or accessories therefor
A45C 2013/026
. .
Inserts
A45C 2013/028
. .
for holding or compacting items by creating vacuum
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A45C 2013/10
.
Arrangement of fasteners (fastening devices for containers B65D, e.g. B65D 43/14; locks E05B)
A45C 2013/1007
. .
with two parallel resilient strips, hinged at their ends and opened by pressure in longitudinal direction on both ends
A45C 2013/1015
. .
of hook and loop type
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A45C 2013/1038
. .
{
of flexible ties
}
A45C 2013/1061
. . .
of elastic straps or bands
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A45C 2013/18
.
Devices to prevent theft or loss of
{
purses,
}
 luggage or
{
hand carried
}
 bags
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A45C 2013/22
. .
Detachable handles; Handles foldable into the luggage (separate handles for carrying means A45F 5/10)
A45C 2013/223
. . .
Detachable handles
A45C 2013/226
. . .
Handles foldable into the luggage
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A45C 2013/26
.
Special adaptations of handles (A45C 13/22 takes precedence; handles for containers in general B65D 25/28)
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A45C 2013/262
. .
{
for wheeled luggage
}
A45C 2013/265
. . .
the handle being adjustable in rotation to a towing element
A45C 2013/267
. . .
the handle being slidable, extractable and lockable in one or more positions
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A45C 2013/30
.
Straps; Bands
A45C 2013/303
. .
with strap loop for carrying an object by passing the hand through the loop, the loop resting partially around the wrist
A45C 2013/306
. .
for attaching auxiliary articles to luggage, e.g. piggyback
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A45C 2200/00
Details not otherwise provided for in K45C
A45C 2200/05
.
Means for indicating features of the content from outside
A45C 2200/10
.
Transparent walls
A45C 2200/15
.
Articles convertible into a stand, e.g. for displaying purposes
A45C 2200/20
.
Carrying beverage vessels, e.g. bottles
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