CA2850675A1 - Zipper lock and lockable luggage system including the same - Google Patents
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Abstract
A zipper lock and a lockable luggage system incorporating the same is disclosed.
The zipper lock may include a housing, first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, and a locking mechanism in the housing. Each tab slot may be sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab. The locking mechanism has a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state. In the locked state the locking mechanism prevents zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism does not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
The zipper lock may include a housing, first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, and a locking mechanism in the housing. Each tab slot may be sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab. The locking mechanism has a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state. In the locked state the locking mechanism prevents zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism does not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
Description
TITLE: ZIPPER LOCK AND LOCKABLE LUGGAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING THE
SAME
FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of zipper locks and luggage bags including the same.
INTRODUCTION
SAME
FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the field of zipper locks and luggage bags including the same.
INTRODUCTION
[0002] Some luggage bags and other similar bags include a storage compartment that is selectively openable and closeable by a zipper closure.
Typically, the zipper closure is operated by one or more zipper slides. A
zipper slide may be provided with a zipper pull tab which a user may grasp and pull to move the zipper slide to open and close the zipper closure.
Typically, the zipper closure is operated by one or more zipper slides. A
zipper slide may be provided with a zipper pull tab which a user may grasp and pull to move the zipper slide to open and close the zipper closure.
[0003] Some luggage bags are also provided with a zipper lock to seal a zipper closure and prevent others from accessing the storage compartment closed by the zipper closure. Known zipper locks include a housing with one or two tab slots for receiving the zipper pull tabs of the zipper slides of a zipper closure, and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may be activated to prevent the zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the tab slots thereby substantially immobilizing the zipper slides that operate the zipper closure.
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
[0004] In a first aspect, there a zipper lock is provided. The zipper lock may include a housing, first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, and a locking mechanism in the housing. Each tab slot may be sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab. The locking mechanism may have a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state. In the locked state the locking mechanism may prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism may not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
[0005] In some embodiments, the first lock actuator may be a combination lock actuator comprising a plurality of dials.
[0006] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism may further comprise a second lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state.
[0007] In some embodiments, the second lock actuator may be a key lock actuator comprising a slot for receiving a key.
[0008] In some embodiments, the key lock actuator may be a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) key lock actuator that is operable by a TSA
master key.
master key.
[0009] In some embodiments, the housing may include a base permanently fastenable to an article of luggage.
[0010] In some embodiments, the first lock actuator may be positioned between the first pair of tab slots, and the second pair of tabs slots.
[0011] In some embodiments, the first pair of tab slots may be positioned between the second pair of tab slots and the first lock actuator.
[0012] In some embodiments, the housing may define a longitudinal direction, and a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
Each tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots may be longitudinally spaced from each other tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots, and sized to receive a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing.
Each tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots may be longitudinally spaced from each other tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots, and sized to receive a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing.
[0013] In some embodiments, each tab slot of the first pair of tab slots may be sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing in a first transverse direction, and each tab slot of the second pair of tab slots may be sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing in a second transverse direction opposite the first transverse direction.
[0014] In another aspect, a lockable luggage system is provided. The lockable luggage system may include a luggage bag, and a zipper lock. The luggage back may include one or more outer walls which collectively define one or more storage compartments, two zipper closures for selectively opening and closing the one or more storage compartments, each zipper closure including a mating pair of zippers, and two zipper slides engaged with the mating pair of zippers, and four zipper pull tabs, each zipper pull tab connected to a different one of the zipper slides of the two zipper closures. The zipper lock may be fastened to the luggage bag and include a housing, first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, and a locking mechanism in the housing. Each tab slot may be sized to receive at least a portion of one of the four zipper pull tabs. The locking mechanism may have a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state. In the locked state the locking mechanism may prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism may not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
[0015] In some embodiments, the first lock actuator may be a combination lock actuator comprising a plurality of dials.
[0016] In some embodiments, the lockable luggage system may further comprise a second lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state.
[0017] In some embodiments, the second lock actuator may be a key lock actuator comprising a slot for receiving a key.
[0018] In some embodiments, the key lock actuator may be a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) key lock actuator that is operable by a TSA
master key.
master key.
[0019] In some embodiments, the housing may include a base permanently fastened to the luggage bag between the two zipper closures.
[0020] In some embodiments, the first lock actuator may be positioned between the first pair of tab slots, and the second pair of tabs slots.
[0021] In some embodiments, the first pair of tab slots may be positioned between the second pair of tab slots and the first lock actuator.
[0022] In some embodiments, the housing may define a longitudinal direction, and a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, and each tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots may be longitudinally spaced from each other tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots, and sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing.
[0023] In some embodiments, each tab slot of the first pair of tab slots may be sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing in a first transverse direction, and each tab slot of the second pair of tab slots may be sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing in a second transverse direction opposite the first transverse direction.
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[0024] FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a lockable luggage system, in accordance with at least one embodiment;
[0025] FIG. 2 is a partial view of the lockable luggage system of FIG. 1 including a zipper lock and zipper closures, in accordance with at least one embodiment;
[0026] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the zipper lock of FIG. 2 in isolation, in accordance with at least one embodiment;
[0027] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a zipper lock, in accordance with another embodiment; and
[0028] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a zipper lock, in accordance with another embodiment.
DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS
[0029] Numerous embodiments are described in this application, and are presented for illustrative purposes only. The described embodiments are not intended to be limiting in any sense. The invention is widely applicable to numerous embodiments, as is readily apparent from the disclosure herein. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention may be practiced with modification and alteration without departing from the teachings disclosed herein. Although particular features of the present invention may be described with reference to one or more particular embodiments or figures, it should be understood that such features are not limited to usage in the one or more particular embodiments or figures with reference to which they are described.
[0030]
The terms "an embodiment," "embodiment," "embodiments," "the embodiment," "the embodiments," "one or more embodiments," "some embodiments," and "one embodiment" mean "one or more (but not all) embodiments of the present invention(s)," unless expressly specified otherwise.
The terms "an embodiment," "embodiment," "embodiments," "the embodiment," "the embodiments," "one or more embodiments," "some embodiments," and "one embodiment" mean "one or more (but not all) embodiments of the present invention(s)," unless expressly specified otherwise.
[0031] The terms "including," "comprising" and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless expressly specified otherwise. A
listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms "a," "an" and "the" mean "one or more," unless expressly specified otherwise.
listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms "a," "an" and "the" mean "one or more," unless expressly specified otherwise.
[0032] Some luggage bags and other similar bags include a plurality of zipper closures. For example, each zipper closure may be operable to selectively open and close a different compartment of the bag or a different portion of the same compartment. In some cases, it may be desirable to lock two or more of the plurality of zipper closures. In known luggage bags, each zipper closure to be locked requires its own zipper lock. However, it may be inconvenient to unlock multiple zipper locks in order to unlock the plurality of zipper closures of a luggage bag (e.g.
upon arrival at the hotel, or return to home).
upon arrival at the hotel, or return to home).
[0033]
Reference is now made to FIG. 1 which shows a side elevation view of a lockable luggage system 100 in accordance with at least one embodiment.
Lockable luggage system 100 includes a plurality of zipper closures which may be locked by a single zipper lock. Lockable luggage system 100 may provide advantages over known luggage bags that include a plurality of zipper locks, one for each zipper closure. In one aspect, the plurality of zipper closures of lockable luggage system 100 may be freed by unlocking a single zipper lock. This may be more convenient than unlocking a plurality of zipper locks. In another aspect, the weight of lockable luggage system 100 may be reduced by including fewer zipper locks to lock the plurality of zipper closures. The reduced weight may help to reduce strain when the luggage is carried by a user, and to avoid excess-weight fees when the luggage is carried by an aircraft, for example.
Reference is now made to FIG. 1 which shows a side elevation view of a lockable luggage system 100 in accordance with at least one embodiment.
Lockable luggage system 100 includes a plurality of zipper closures which may be locked by a single zipper lock. Lockable luggage system 100 may provide advantages over known luggage bags that include a plurality of zipper locks, one for each zipper closure. In one aspect, the plurality of zipper closures of lockable luggage system 100 may be freed by unlocking a single zipper lock. This may be more convenient than unlocking a plurality of zipper locks. In another aspect, the weight of lockable luggage system 100 may be reduced by including fewer zipper locks to lock the plurality of zipper closures. The reduced weight may help to reduce strain when the luggage is carried by a user, and to avoid excess-weight fees when the luggage is carried by an aircraft, for example.
[0034] In the example shown, lockable luggage system 100 includes a luggage bag 102 and a zipper lock 104. Luggage bag 102 includes side walls 106, first and second zipper closures 108 and 110, and a handle 112. Side walls 106 define one or more interior storage compartments that can be selectively opened and closed by first and second zipper closures 108 and 110. Zipper lock 104 is shown engaged with both of zipper closures 108 and 110 locking them in their respective closed conditions. As discussed in more detail below, zipper lock includes a locking mechanism that is operable to release both of zipper closures 108 and 110.
[0035] Reference is now made to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 shows a partial view of zipper lock 104 and zipper closures 108 and 110, in accordance with at least one embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of zipper lock 104 in isolation, in accordance with at least one embodiment. Zipper closures 108 and 110 are conventional zipper closures, the structure and operation of which are well known.
As shown, each zipper closure 108 and 110 includes a mating pair of zippers 114a and 114b, and two zipper slides 116. Each zipper 114 includes a row of teeth that can be selectively and progressively interlocked with the teeth of the mating zipper 114 by sliding the respective zipper slide 116. A zipper pull tab 118 is connected to each zipper slide 116. Zipper pull tabs 118 may be grasped and pulled by a user to slide the connected zipper slide 116 along a corresponding zipper 114.
As shown, each zipper closure 108 and 110 includes a mating pair of zippers 114a and 114b, and two zipper slides 116. Each zipper 114 includes a row of teeth that can be selectively and progressively interlocked with the teeth of the mating zipper 114 by sliding the respective zipper slide 116. A zipper pull tab 118 is connected to each zipper slide 116. Zipper pull tabs 118 may be grasped and pulled by a user to slide the connected zipper slide 116 along a corresponding zipper 114.
[0036] Zipper lock 104 is configured to receive at least a portion of each zipper pull tab 118 and prevent the zipper pull tab 118 from being withdrawn.
By holding each zipper pull tab 118 in position, zipper lock 104 substantially immobilizes the connected zipper slides 116 preventing the corresponding zipper closures and 110 from opening. In the example shown, zipper lock 104 includes a housing 120, a first pair 122 of tab slots and a second pair 124 of tab slots. Each tab slot 122 and 124 is sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab 118.
By holding each zipper pull tab 118 in position, zipper lock 104 substantially immobilizes the connected zipper slides 116 preventing the corresponding zipper closures and 110 from opening. In the example shown, zipper lock 104 includes a housing 120, a first pair 122 of tab slots and a second pair 124 of tab slots. Each tab slot 122 and 124 is sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab 118.
[0037] As shown, housing 120 defines a longitudinal direction 126 and a lateral direction 128 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction 126. In the example shown, each tab slot 122 and 124 is longitudinally spaced apart from each other tab slot 122 and 124. Each tab slot 122 and 124 is also sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab 118, where the zipper pull tab 118 extends transversely outboard of housing 120. This may permit zipper pull tabs 118 of first and second zipper closures 108 and 110 to engage with zipper lock 104 from transversely opposite sides of zipper lock 104.
[0038] In the example shown, tab slots 122 and 124 are substantially rectangularly-shaped with a wider dimension in the lateral direction than in the longitudinal direction. This may provide tab slots 122 and 124 with a shape that closely corresponds to the end portions 130 of zipper pull tabs 118. Still, in alternative embodiments, one or more of tab slots 122 and 124 has a different suitable shape, such as square, circular, diamond, or another regular or irregular shape.
[0039] Zipper lock 104 is shown positioned between first and second zipper closures 108 and 110. In the example shown, housing 120 of zipper lock 104 includes a base 131 that is permanently fastened to side wall 106 of luggage bag 102. Base 131 may be fastened to side wall 106 by any suitable fashion, such as by stitches, welds, adhesive, staples, or rivets for example.
[0040] Tab slots 122 as shown are sized and positioned to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab 118, where the zipper pull tab 118 is extending transversely outboard of housing 120 in a first direction; and tab slots 124 are sized and positioned to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab 118, where the zipper pull tab 118 is extending transversely outboard of the housing 120 in a second direction opposite the first direction. This may permit the two zipper closures 108 and 110 to be locked by zipper lock 104 positioned conveniently between the two zipper closures 108 and 110.
[0041] In alternative embodiments (not shown), zipper lock 104 may be positioned to one side of both zipper closures 108 and 110. In this case, tab slots 122 and 124 may be sized and positioned to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab 118, where the zipper pull tabs are extending transversely (or longitudinally) outboard of housing 120 in the same direction.
[0042] Zipper lock 104 includes a locking mechanism 132 having a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking mechanism 132 prevents any zipper pull tabs 118 that are at least partially received in any of the first and second pairs of tab slots 122 and 124 from being withdrawn. In the unlocked state, the locking mechanism does not prevent any such zipper pull tabs 118 from being withdrawn from tab slots 122 and 124. For example, in the unlocked state, the zipper pull tabs 118 may be freely withdrawn from (or inserted into) tab slots 122 and 124. However, in some embodiments, there may be a second mechanism that may prevent pull tabs 118 from being freely withdrawn from tab slots 122 and 124 (e.g.
until a release button is depressed) even when locking mechanism 132 is in the unlocked state.
until a release button is depressed) even when locking mechanism 132 is in the unlocked state.
[0043] In some embodiments, zipper pull tabs 118 may be freely inserted into tab slots 122 and 124 when locking mechanism 132 is in the locked state. This may advantageously permit zipper pull tabs 118 to be engaged with locking mechanism 132 without first setting locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked state. Still, in alternative embodiments, locking mechanism 132 prevents the receipt of zipper pull tabs 118 into tab slots 122 and 124 when in the locked state.
[0044] Locking mechanism 132 may include one or more lock actuators for toggling the locking mechanism 132 between the locked state and the unlocked state. For example, locking mechanism 132 may include one or more of a combination lock actuator, a key lock actuator, and a fingerprint (or other biometric) lock actuator. In the example shown, locking mechanism 132 includes a first lock actuator 134 that is a combination lock actuator, and a second lock actuator 136 that is a key lock actuator. Combination lock actuator 134 may be a conventional lock actuator having a known structure and operation. As shown, combination lock actuator 134 includes a plurality of dials 138 which may be independently rotated to reveal a combination of symbols (e.g. numbers) that matches a predetermined secret combination. Rotating dials 138 to show the secret combination may automatically toggle locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked state. Further rotating dials 138 to show other than the secret combination may automatically toggle locking mechanism 132 to the locked state.
[0045] In variant embodiments, locking mechanism 132 does not automatically toggle between the locked and unlocked states by the setting dials 138 to the secret combination alone. For example, combination lock actuator 134 may further include a button 140 that is depressible only when the secret combination is shown on dials 138 to toggle locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked state.
Optionally, button 140 may be upwardly biased such that button 140 raises from depression upon release and toggles locking mechanism 132 back to the locked state. When the secret combination is not shown on dials 138, button 140 may be prevented from depressing to toggle locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked state.
Optionally, button 140 may be upwardly biased such that button 140 raises from depression upon release and toggles locking mechanism 132 back to the locked state. When the secret combination is not shown on dials 138, button 140 may be prevented from depressing to toggle locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked state.
[0046] Optional key lock actuator 136 may advantageously provide a secondary means of toggling locking mechanism 132 between the locked and unlocked states. Key lock actuator 136 may be a conventional key lock actuator having a known structure and operation. As shown, key lock actuator 136 includes a key slot 142. A compatible key may be inserted into key slot 142 and rotated to operate key lock actuator 136. In some examples, key lock actuator 136 is a Transportation Security Authority (TSA) compatible key lock actuator that is operable by a TSA master key. This may advantageously permit the TSA (e.g. at airport security baggage-screening departments) to non-destructively access the compartments locked by zipper closures 108 and 110 by operate key lock actuator 136 with a TSA master key to toggle locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked position.
[0047] In some examples, turning a compatible key received in key slot 142 toggles locking mechanism 132 between the locked and unlocked states. In other embodiments, turning the key does not toggle the state of locking mechanism 132.
For example, key lock actuator 136 may include a button 140 that is depressible to toggle locking mechanism 132 between the locked and unlocked states. Button may be depressible only while a compatible key is received in key slot 142 and rotated. When the compatible key is not inserted in key slot 142 and rotated, then button 140 may be prevented from being depressed to toggle locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked state.
For example, key lock actuator 136 may include a button 140 that is depressible to toggle locking mechanism 132 between the locked and unlocked states. Button may be depressible only while a compatible key is received in key slot 142 and rotated. When the compatible key is not inserted in key slot 142 and rotated, then button 140 may be prevented from being depressed to toggle locking mechanism 132 to the unlocked state.
[0048] Tab slots 122 and 124, lock actuators 134 and 136, and button 140 are shown positioned longitudinally spaced apart. Each of these elements may be positioned in any suitable order across the longitudinal length of housing 120. In the example shown, the longitudinal order of these elements is tab slots 122, combination lock actuator 134, key lock actuator 136, tab slots 124, and button 140.
FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a zipper lock 200 having the same elements in the longitudinal order: key lock actuator 136, combination lock actuator 134, tab slots 122, tab slots 124, and button 140.
FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a zipper lock 200 having the same elements in the longitudinal order: key lock actuator 136, combination lock actuator 134, tab slots 122, tab slots 124, and button 140.
[0049] Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, tab slots 122 and 124 are shown longitudinally spaced apart, and transversely aligned. This may conveniently permit each of tab slots 122 and 124 to receive a zipper pull tab 118 that extends transversely outboard of either side of zipper lock 104. In alternative embodiments, tab slots 122 and 124 have differing transverse positions, and optionally one or more of tab slots 122 and 124 may be longitudinally aligned. For example, FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a zipper lock 300 in accordance with another embodiment.
In the example shown, tabs slots 122 are lateral spaced apart and longitudinally aligned with tab slots 124. Also, key lock actuator 136 is transversely spaced apart and longitudinally aligned with button 140. This may advantageously provide a more compact arrangement of slots 122 and 124, key lock actuator 136 and button 140.
In turn, this may provide a more compact zipper lock 104.
In the example shown, tabs slots 122 are lateral spaced apart and longitudinally aligned with tab slots 124. Also, key lock actuator 136 is transversely spaced apart and longitudinally aligned with button 140. This may advantageously provide a more compact arrangement of slots 122 and 124, key lock actuator 136 and button 140.
In turn, this may provide a more compact zipper lock 104.
[0050] While the above description provides examples of the embodiments, it will be appreciated that some features and/or functions of the described embodiments are susceptible to modification without departing from the spirit and principles of operation of the described embodiments. Accordingly, what has been described above has been intended to be illustrative of the invention and non-limiting and it will be understood by persons skilled in the art that other variants and modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims appended hereto. The scope of the claims should not be limited by the preferred embodiments and examples, but should be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the description as a whole.
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1. A zipper lock comprising:
a housing;
first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, each tab slot sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab; and a locking mechanism in the housing, the locking mechanism having a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state, in the locked state the locking mechanism prevents zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism does not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
a housing;
first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, each tab slot sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab; and a locking mechanism in the housing, the locking mechanism having a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state, in the locked state the locking mechanism prevents zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism does not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
2. The zipper lock of claim 1, wherein:
the first lock actuator is a combination lock actuator comprising a plurality of dials.
the first lock actuator is a combination lock actuator comprising a plurality of dials.
3. The zipper lock of claim 1, wherein:
the locking mechanism further comprises a second lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state.
the locking mechanism further comprises a second lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state.
4. The zipper lock of claim 3, wherein:
the second lock actuator is a key lock actuator comprising a slot for receiving a key.
the second lock actuator is a key lock actuator comprising a slot for receiving a key.
5. The zipper lock of claim 4, wherein:
the key lock actuator is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) key lock actuator that is operable by a TSA master key.
the key lock actuator is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) key lock actuator that is operable by a TSA master key.
6. The zipper lock of claim 1, wherein:
the housing includes a base permanently fastenable to an article of luggage.
the housing includes a base permanently fastenable to an article of luggage.
7. The zipper lock of claim 1, wherein:
the first lock actuator is positioned between the first pair of tab slots, and the second pair of tabs slots.
the first lock actuator is positioned between the first pair of tab slots, and the second pair of tabs slots.
8. The zipper lock of claim 1, wherein:
the first pair of tab slots is positioned between the second pair of tab slots and the first lock actuator.
the first pair of tab slots is positioned between the second pair of tab slots and the first lock actuator.
9. The zipper lock of claim 1, wherein:
the housing defines a longitudinal direction, and a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and each tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots is longitudinally spaced from each other tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots, and sized to receive a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing.
the housing defines a longitudinal direction, and a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and each tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots is longitudinally spaced from each other tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots, and sized to receive a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing.
10. The zipper lock of claim 9, wherein:
each tab slot of the first pair of tab slots is sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing in a first transverse direction, and each tab slot of the second pair of tab slots is sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing in a second transverse direction opposite the first transverse direction.
each tab slot of the first pair of tab slots is sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing in a first transverse direction, and each tab slot of the second pair of tab slots is sized to receive at least a portion of a zipper pull tab extending transversely outboard of the housing in a second transverse direction opposite the first transverse direction.
11. A lockable luggage system comprising:
a luggage bag including one or more outer walls which collectively define one or more storage compartments, two zipper closures for selectively opening and closing the one or more storage compartments, each zipper closure including a mating pair of zippers, and two zipper slides engaged with the mating pair of zippers, and four zipper pull tabs, each zipper pull tab connected to a different one of the zipper slides of the two zipper closures; and a zipper lock fastened to the luggage bag and including a housing;
first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, each tab slot sized to receive at least a portion of one of the four zipper pull tabs, and a locking mechanism in the housing, the locking mechanism having a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state, in the locked state the locking mechanism prevents zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism does not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
a luggage bag including one or more outer walls which collectively define one or more storage compartments, two zipper closures for selectively opening and closing the one or more storage compartments, each zipper closure including a mating pair of zippers, and two zipper slides engaged with the mating pair of zippers, and four zipper pull tabs, each zipper pull tab connected to a different one of the zipper slides of the two zipper closures; and a zipper lock fastened to the luggage bag and including a housing;
first and second pairs of tab slots in the housing, each tab slot sized to receive at least a portion of one of the four zipper pull tabs, and a locking mechanism in the housing, the locking mechanism having a locked state, an unlocked state, and a first lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state, in the locked state the locking mechanism prevents zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots, and in the unlocked state the locking mechanism does not prevent zipper pull tabs from being withdrawn from the first and second pairs of tab slots.
12. The lockable luggage system of claim 11, wherein:
the first lock actuator is a combination lock actuator comprising a plurality of dials.
the first lock actuator is a combination lock actuator comprising a plurality of dials.
13. The lockable luggage system of claim 11, further comprising:
a second lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state.
a second lock actuator for toggling the locking mechanism between the locked state and the unlocked state.
14. The lockable luggage system of claim 13 wherein:
the second lock actuator is a key lock actuator comprising a slot for receiving a key.
the second lock actuator is a key lock actuator comprising a slot for receiving a key.
15. The lockable luggage system of claim 14, wherein:
the key lock actuator is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) key lock actuator that is operable by a TSA master key.
the key lock actuator is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) key lock actuator that is operable by a TSA master key.
16. The lockable luggage system of claim 11, wherein:
the housing includes a base permanently fastened to the luggage bag between the two zipper closures.
the housing includes a base permanently fastened to the luggage bag between the two zipper closures.
17. The lockable luggage system of claim 11, wherein:
the first lock actuator is positioned between the first pair of tab slots, and the second pair of tabs slots.
the first lock actuator is positioned between the first pair of tab slots, and the second pair of tabs slots.
18. The lockable luggage system of claim 11, wherein:
the first pair of tab slots is positioned between the second pair of tab slots and the first lock actuator.
the first pair of tab slots is positioned between the second pair of tab slots and the first lock actuator.
19. The lockable luggage system of claim 11, wherein:
the housing defines a longitudinal direction, and a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and each tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots is longitudinally spaced from each other tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots, and sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing.
the housing defines a longitudinal direction, and a transverse direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and each tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots is longitudinally spaced from each other tab slot of the first and second pairs of tab slots, and sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing.
20. The lockable luggage system of claim 19, wherein:
each tab slot of the first pair of tab slots is sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing in a first transverse direction, and each tab slot of the second pair of tab slots is sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing in a second transverse direction opposite the first transverse direction.
each tab slot of the first pair of tab slots is sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing in a first transverse direction, and each tab slot of the second pair of tab slots is sized to receive one of the four zipper pull tabs extending transversely outboard of the housing in a second transverse direction opposite the first transverse direction.
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