Robert Plath
Robert Plath was a pilot for Northwest Airlines and the inventor of the Rollaboard, a revolutionary suitcase design featuring two wheels and a retractable handle, which became a global standard in travel. He founded Travelpro and opted not to enforce the patent, allowing other manufacturers to replicate his design, thereby influencing the luggage industry significantly.
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Robert Plath invented the Rollaboard, a trolley that became a global standard.
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