Is a suitcase with built in scale patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a suitcase with built in scale have been patented many times, but "a suitcase with built in scale" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows

67 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “suitcaseluggagescaleweigh” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
Among the 43 best keyword matches we examined, 15 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2006.
Most frequent assignees in those matches: Wenzhou kaierte hardware co ltd (2), WEIGH AHEAD LLC (2), TRENDYGROUP NYC INC (1), TAYMAC CORP (1).
Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): G01G (41), A45C (26), G01S (2), H02J (2).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a suitcase with built in scale

Luggage with built-in scale US-2025261732-A1 2025 · TRENDYGROUP NYC INC
A suitcase includes a scale operatively coupled with one or more ground supports that enable a user to determine the current weight of the suitcase and its contents without the need for external equipment. The suitcase can include…
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Linking luggage set with built-in scale US-12436021-B2 2025 · KENNERSON CAROL VERNICE
A modular luggage system includes a luggage module having a luggage body, a first frame with telescoping arms; a second frame extending perpendicularly from the first frame; a handle; and wheels. The frame with telescoping arms co…
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Luggage with Built-In Electronic Scale US-2024068863-A1 2024 · VALENTI LLC
A luggage case includes: a base configured to accommodate items therein; a cover disposed on the base; and a scale. The scale includes: one or more load sensors disposed on the base; and a controller configured to determine a weig…
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Luggage with integrated scale WO-2018185631-A1 2018 · PRINCESS SPORTSGEAR & TRAVELLER B V
A scale for integration into a suitcase comprising: a grip handle (104) for lifting the suitcase; a weight sensor (150) fixedly connected to the handle; and a display panel (110) for displaying the weight sensed by the sensor when…
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Device with a data management, control and telemetry system relating to baggage/suitcases and suitcase with a built-in device and weighing instrument WO-2015048871-A1 2015 · BLUE TRACK SIST S DE GERENCIAMENTO DE EQUIPAMENTOS MÓVEIS LT
The present invention relates to the technical field of systems and devices for tracking baggage and suitcases with integrated devices and weighing instruments, and specifically to a system for capturing information using an elect…
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Suitcase scale contained within a buckle housing US-8952276-B2 2015 · LIN CHUN MING
A suitcase scale is bundled a suitcase for providing functions of scaling and anti-theft. The suitcase scale comprises a housing, a processing unit disposed in the housing, a weight sensor secured in the housing and electrically c…
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Elastic handle integrated luggage scale US-8716610-B2 2014 · ZYMAN BEER JACOBO
A handle integrated scale configured to fixedly attach to a liftable element that allows a user to ascertain the weight of said liftable element based on the amount of force exerted onto the handle integrated scale from the liftab…
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Luggage having a built-in scale configured to slide into and out of the luggage base, where the scale can measure weight in either configuration US-8344271-B1 2013 · FALK JR DAVID C
An article of luggage includes a built-in scale that slides into and out of a base. When the scale is disposed within the base, the user can measure the weight of the luggage. When the scale is external to the base, the user can w…
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Luggage with weight scale built in to luggage frame US-7692107-B1 2010 · TAYMAC CORP
A luggage case having a built in luggage scale is described. A first frame coupled to and substantially coextensive with a bottom wall of a luggage case is provided. The luggage case comprises a lid movable between open and closed…
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Article of luggage with internally built-in weight measurement and display and method therefor US-7265302-B2 2007 · KEECH JUDY
An article of luggage has a casing and at least a carrying handle attached to the casing. A member engageable with a predetermined portion of the casing for measuring a weight of contents loaded therein and for generating display …
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Luggage with an integrated scale for measuring its weight US-2007205025-A1 2007 · TAHA ASHRAF
A combined luggage and scale comprising a luggage platform for holding a plurality of items, an attachable scale for measuring the weigh of the items and a readout for reading the weight.
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Luggage with a built-in weighing scale and e-tag US-2006231297-A1 2006 · PATEL JITENDRA A
A luggage with a built-in weighing device is disclosed. The built-in feature eliminates a need for having an external weighing device which may not be readily available. The built-in weighing device and a display panel will allow …
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Combined suitcase and weighing scale US-7151231-B2 2006 · KAMAKAU DANIEL K
A suitcase includes a housing having a plurality of sides defining a cavity therebetween wherein one side is removably disposed along a bottom surface of the housing. The suitcase includes a first elongated and flexible handle sec…
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Luggage handle with integral weight scale US-2006207850-A1 2006 · LEWIS JOHN J
The present invention provides airline travelers with a method of determining baggage weight compliance while traveling, prior to having baggage rejected or additional fees assessed at the baggage check counter at the airport. In …
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What this means for your idea

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