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A system for releasably attaching an article of luggage such as a first carry bag, with or without a pair of upright support members, to a second carry bag system or wheeled luggage cart having at least a pair of upright stationary support members is disclosed in which a handle is resiliently attach

A system for releasably attaching an article of luggage such as a first carry bag, with or without a pair of upright support members, to a second carry bag system or wheeled luggage cart having at least a pair of upright stationary support members is disclosed in which a handle is resiliently attached to the first carry bag, and a device is provided for resiliently attaching the handle to the first carry bag in a manner to permit rotation of the handle between a first storage position between a pair of upright support members of the second carry bag system and a second interference position with the upright support members of the second carry bag system to thereby attach the first carry bag to the upright support members of the second carry bag system. The handle is preferably in the form of a zippered pouch having a planar plate attached thereto for engagement with the upright support members.

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What is claimed is: 1. A system for releasably attaching a first carry bag system having a first carry bag, to a second carry bag system having a second carry bag and at least a pair of spaced apart upright support members, or to a wheeled luggage cart having at least a pair of spaced apart upright

What is claimed is: 1. A system for releasably attaching a first carry bag system having a first carry bag, to a second carry bag system having a second carry bag and at least a pair of spaced apart upright support members, or to a wheeled luggage cart having at least a pair of spaced apart upright support members, which comprises: a) a first carry bag; and b) a handle resiliently connected to one wall of said first carry bag, said handle being dimensioned, structured and adapted to rotate between a first position and a second attaching position, whereby in the second attaching position, said handle may be placed in engaged relation with the pair of spaced apart upright support members to releasably attach said first carry bag to the pair of spaced apart upright support members to be transported therewith, and when said handle is rotated to said first position, said handle is dimensionally capable of passage between the pair of upright support members, whereby said first carry bag is separable from the pair of upright support members. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein said handle has a generally elongated configuration. 3. The system according to claim 2, wherein said handle has a generally rectangular configuration. 4. The system according to claim 3, wherein said handle is attached to said first carry bag by at least one resilient member attached at one end to said handle, and at the other end to said first carry bag. 5. The system according to claim 4, wherein said handle is resiliently attached to said first carry bag by a plurality of resilient members. 6. The system according to claim 5, wherein said handle is resiliently attached to said first carry bag by at least two resilient woven straps, each said strap being attached at one end to a wall of said first carry bag, and at the other end to said handle by a device which permits rotation of said handle relative to said straps. 7. The system according to claim 5, wherein said handle is resiliently attached to said first carry bag by at least two resilient elasticized cords, each said cord attached at one end to a rear wall of said first carry bag, and at the other end to said handle by a device which permits rotation of said handle relative to said elasticized cords. 8. The system according to claim 7, where said resilient elasticized cords are rubber cords. 9. The system according to claim 7, wherein said handle is resiliently attached to said first carry bag by at least four resilient elasticized cords, each said cord attached at one end to a rear wall of said first carry bag, and at the other end to said handle by a device which permits rotation of said handle relative to said elasticized cords. 10. The system according to claim 9, wherein said handle further comprises a gripping handle attached thereto to facilitate manually gripping and moving said handle between said storage position and said attaching position for engagement with said support members. 11. The system according to claim 10, wherein at least a portion of said handle is configured as a pouch for carrying articles, and at least one side of said handle includes a plate member for engagement with the upright support members. 12. The system according to claim 11, wherein said pouch and said plate member are generally rectangular in shape. 13. The system according to claim 12, wherein said handle includes a zipper closure for opening and closing said pouch. 14. The system according to claim 12, wherein said plate member is generally planar and is made of at least one of metal and plastic. 15. The system according to claim 13, wherein said plate member includes cutout portions shaped generally similar to the outer surfaces of said upright support members for complementary engagement therewith. 16. A system for releasably attaching a first carry bag to a second carry bag system having a second carry bag and at least a pair of spaced apart upright support members, said first carry bag being positionable atop said second carry bag, which comprises: a) a handle dimensioned along at least a first direction to pass through said pair of upright support members when placed in a first position generally parallel thereto, said handle being dimensioned along a second direction to interfere with and engage the support members when rotated to a second position generally transverse to said support members; and b) a device for resiliently and rotatably attaching said handle to said first carry bag in a manner to permit passage of said handle between the pair of upright support members when said first carry bag is positioned adjacent thereto, and to facilitate resilient movement of said handle toward and away from said first carry bag, and permit rotation of said handle between first and second positions, such that when said handle is placed in said second position and is retracted toward said first carry bag, said handle engages the upright support members to engageably and releasably attach said first carry bag to the upright support members for transporting therewith, and when said handle is rotated to said first position, said handle is dimensionally capable of passage between the pair of upright support members, whereby said first carry bag is separable from the pair of upright support members. 17. A system for releasably attaching a first carry bag system having at least a first carry bag and at least a first pair of upright support members extending therefrom, atop a second carry bag system having a second carry bag and at least a second pair of upright support members extending therefrom, which comprises: a) a handle having a generally elongated configuration; and b) a device for resiliently attaching said handle to a rear wall of said first carry bag in a manner to permit rotation of said handle between a first storage position so as to fit between the first pair of upright support members and a second interference position with the second pair of upright support members to thereby permit releasable attachment of the first carry bag system to the second pair of upright support members for transporting therewith, and when said handle is rotated to said first storage position, said handle is dimensionally capable of passage between the second pair of upright support members, whereby said first carry bag system is separable from the second pair of upright support members. 18. An article of luggage adapted for releasable attachment to a first carry bag system having a first carry bag and at least a pair of spaced apart upright support members, or to a wheeled luggage cart system having at least a pair of such spaced apart upright support members, which comprises: a) a second carry bag; and b) a handle resiliently and rotatably attached to a rear wall portion of said second carry bag, said handle being dimensioned along at least a first direction for passage between the upright support members when the second carry bag is positioned adjacent the pair of upright support members and said handle is rotated to a first position generally parallel to the pair of upright support members, said handle being dimensioned along at least a second direction to interfere with and engage the upright support members when positioned thereagainst in at least one predetermined orientation generally transverse to the upright support members for transporting therewith, and when said handle is rotated to said first position, said handle is dimensionally capable of passage between the pair of upright support members, whereby said second carry bag is separable from the upright support members. 19. The article of luggage according to claim 18, wherein said handle comprises at least one-plate like member, and a pouch attached thereto for storage of articles therein. 20. The article of luggage according to claim 19, wherein said handle is elongated in shape. 21. A system for releasably attaching a carry bag to a wheeled luggage cart having a pair of spaced apart upright support members, which comprises: a) a handle resiliently attached to a wall of said carry bag, said handle dimensioned along at least a first direction which permits said handle to pass through the pair of upright support members when in a first position generally parallel to the upright support members, said handle being dimensioned along at least a second direction to interfere with and engage the upright support members when positioned thereagainst when in at least a second attaching position generally transverse to the upright support members; and b) a device for resiliently and rotatably attaching said handle to said first carry bag in a manner to permit passage of said handle between the pair of upright support members when in said first position, and to facilitate resilient movement of said handle toward and away from said carry bag, and to permit rotation of said handle between said first and second positions, such that when said handle is rotated to said second position and retracted toward said carry bag, said handle engages the upright support members to thereby engageably and releasably attach said carry bag to the upright support members for transporting therewith, and when said handle is rotated to said first first position, said handle is dimensionally capable of passage between the pair of upright support members, whereby said carry bag is separable from the pair of upright support members. 22. The system according to claim 21, wherein said handle is attached to a rear wall of said carry bag. 23. A method for attaching a first carry bag system having a first carry bag and at least a first pair of upright support members extending therefrom, to a second carry bag system having a second carry bag and at least a second pair of spaced apart upright support members extending therefrom, wherein said first carry bag includes a handle rotatably attached thereto by resilient means in a manner which permits rotation thereof between a first storage position so as to fit between said first pair of upright support members, and a second attaching position which interferes with said second pair of upright support members for engagement therewith, comprising: a) positioning said first carry bag atop said second carry bag; b) gripping said handle and moving it away from said first carry bag so as to pass between said second pair of upright support members; c) rotating said handle to said attaching position which interferes with said second pair of upright support members; and d) permitting said handle to be drawn toward said first carry bag by said resilient means until it engages said second pair of upright support members to thereby attach said first carry bag system to said second pair of upright support members for transporting therewith, and when said handle is rotated to said first storage position, said handle is dimensionally capable of passage between said second pair of upright support members, whereby said first carry bag system is separable from said second pair of upright support members. 24. The method according to claim 23, wherein said second attaching position of said handle which interferes with said second pair of upright support members is generally transverse to said support members. 25. A method for attaching a carry bag to a wheeled luggage cart having at least a pair of spaced apart upright support members, wherein said carry bag includes a handle rotatably attached thereto by resilient means in a manner which permits rotation thereof between a first position generally parallel to the pair of upright support members when said carry bag is positioned adjacent thereto, and a second attaching position generally transverse to the pair of upright support members for engagement therewith, comprising: a) positioning said carry bag on said luggage cart; b) gripping said handle and moving it away from said carry bag and between the pair of upright support members; c) rotating said handle to said attaching position which interferes with the pair of upright support members; and d) permitting said handle to be drawn toward said carry bag by said resilient means until it engages said pair of upright support members to thereby attach said carry bag to the pair of upright support members for transporting therewith, and when said handle is rotated to said first position, said handle is dimensionally capable of passage between the pair of upright support members, whereby said carry bag is separable from the pair of upright support members.