Abstract: A luggage container includes: a main compartment; a cover portion coupled to the main compartment and configured to be open or closed via a first opening/closing mechanism element to expose or cover the main compartment; an expandable portion extendingly coupled to the main compartment, the expandable portion comprising a second opening/closing mechanism element; and a storage compartment comprising an opening portion formed at the expandable portion and a pocket portion extending from the opening portion such that the pocket portion of the storage compartment is located in the main compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus is capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first sidewall and a second sidewall interconnected by a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a top wall to form a collapsible bag. A first zipper track is disposed into the bottom wall connecting between a portion of the bottom wall and a first position. A second zipper track is disposed into the bottom wall opposite to the first zipper track. The second zipper track is located between the portion of the bottom wall and a second position. A zipper slider is provided for connecting together the first zipper track and the second zipper track for coupling of the first zipper track and the second zipper track along the contour of the collapsible bag.

Abstract: An apparatus is capable of collapsing into a smaller configuration is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first sidewall and a second sidewall interconnected by a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a top wall to form a collapsible bag. A first zipper track is disposed into the bottom wall connecting between a portion of the bottom wall and a first position. A second zipper track is disposed into the bottom wall opposite to the first zipper track. The second zipper track is located between the portion of the bottom wall and a second position. A zipper slider is provided for connecting together the first zipper track and the second zipper track for coupling of the first zipper track and the second zipper track along the contour of the collapsible bag.

Abstract: A luggage cover for covering a luggage container, comprising a plurality of panels comprising a front panel, a rear panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, the panels capable of being shaped into a protective shell for covering the luggage container, and a first fastening apparatus for detachably fastening the plurality of panels together to maintain the shape of the protective shell, wherein one of the plurality of panels is an expandable panel.

Abstract: A dual lever locking hook comprises a hook member having a mounting portion and a catching portion, first and second locking levers, and a connecting member rotatably coupled to the hook member. The locking levers are affixed to the hook member at the mounting portion and latch onto the hook member at the catching portion. The arrangement of the locking levers at the mounting portion provides a biasing condition which prevents a breach of the locking hook.

Abstract: A container with a cover for concealing an extendable handle and shoulder straps attached to the container is provided. The container is configured to be wheeled on a set of wheels by way of the extendable handle in a first transport mode and carried on a person's back using the shoulder straps in a second transport mode. The container has a front compartment for storing items, and a rear compartment for housing the extendable handle and the shoulder straps that are attached to and used for carrying the container. The shoulder straps and the extendable handle are both deployable from a covered opening in the rear compartment proximate to the container's top. The container further comprises a cover for covering at least a portion of the set of wheels in a second transport mode.

Abstract: A container with a cover for concealing carrying means attached to the container is provided. The container is configured to be wheeled on a set of wheels by way of an extendable handle in a first transport mode and carried on a person's back using shoulder straps in a second transport mode. The container has a front compartment for storing items, and a rear compartment for housing carrying means that are attached to and used for carrying the container. The carrying means include a set of wheels, a set of shoulder straps and an extendable handle. The shoulder straps and the extendable handle are both deployable from a covered opening in the rear compartment proximate to the container's top. The container further comprises a cover for covering at least a portion of the set of wheels in a second transport mode.

Abstract: An improved convertible luggage which conveniently converts from a wheeled suitcase to a backpack having a first compartment, a pair of wheels mounted to the first compartment, a second compartment affixed to the first compartment, a second compartment, a first cover on the backside of the first compartment forming a pocket, a frame piece situated within that pocket, a second cover, and a pair of shoulder straps. The frame piece is attached to an extendable handle, which gives the convertible luggage greater stability and rigidity while not detracting from the backpack's overall aesthetics nor lessening user comfort. The shoulder straps have two ends wherein the ends are affixed within the second compartment, such that the straps can be deployed by opening the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the straps are secured within the second compartment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual lever locking hook configured to securely hold an article and for preventing the article from being separated from the hook. The dual lever locking hook comprises a hook member having a mounting portion and a catching portion, first and second locking levers, and a connecting member rotatably coupled to the hook member. The locking levers are affixed to the hook member at the mounting portion and latch onto the hook member at the catching portion. The arrangement of the locking levers at the mounting portion provides a biasing condition which prevents a breach of the locking hook.

Abstract: An improved convertible luggage which conveniently converts from a wheeled suitcase to a backpack having a first compartment, a pair of wheels mounted to the first compartment, a second compartment affixed to the first compartment, a second compartment, a first cover on the backside of the first compartment forming a pocket, a frame piece situated within that pocket, a second cover, and a pair of shoulder straps. The frame piece is attached to an extendable handle, which gives the convertible luggage greater stability and rigidity while not detracting from the backpack's overall aesthetics nor lessening user comfort. The shoulder straps have two ends wherein the ends are affixed within the second compartment, such that the straps can be deployed by opening the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the straps are secured within the second compartment.

Abstract: An improved luggage container with an integrated cover comprises a first compartment having at least front, rear and side surfaces and a second compartment formed on the backside of the first compartment. The second compartment has a cover defining and providing access to the integrated luggage cover that is permanently affixed to the inside layer of the second compartment. The integrated luggage cover is comprised of a water resistive material and, upon extraction from the second compartment, is deployed to form a protective shell around the first compartment. A permanently affixed cover facilitates the user's need to protect the luggage container in an efficient and convenient manner.

Abstract: An improved luggage container with an integrated cover comprises a first compartment having at least front, rear and side surfaces and a second compartment formed on the backside of the first compartment. The second compartment has a cover defining and providing access to the integrated luggage cover that is permanently affixed to the inside layer of the second compartment. The integrated luggage cover is comprised of a water resistive material and, upon extraction from the second compartment, is deployed to form a protective shell around the first compartment. A permanently affixed cover facilitates the user's need to protect the luggage container in an efficient and convenient manner.

Abstract: An improved convertible luggage which conveniently converts from a wheeled suitcase to a backpack having a first and second compartment, wherein the second compartment encloses a pair of shoulder straps having two ends wherein both ends of the shoulder straps are affixed within the second compartment. The straps can be deployed by opening the cover of the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the straps are completely enclosed within the second compartment. In addition, the cover of the second compartment is designed to be folded and affixed to the bottom of the convertible luggage such that a double layer of cushion is provided between the user and the wheels of the luggage while the luggage is in the backpack mode.

Abstract: An improved luggage container for carrying a container comprises a first compartment having at least front, rear and side surfaces and a second compartment formed on a first side surface of the first compartment. The second compartment has a cover defining and providing access to the second compartment and an outer layer attached inside the second compartment. The outer layer defines a top opening for receiving therein the container such that the outer layer is deployed by opening the cover of the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the outer layer is completely enclosed within the second compartment. The cover of the second compartment uses a rear side edge of the first compartment as a pivoting axle.

Abstract: An improved convertible luggage which conveniently converts from a wheeled suitcase to a backpack having a first and second compartment, wherein the second compartment encloses a pair of shoulder straps having two ends wherein both ends of the shoulder straps are affixed within the second compartment. The straps can be deployed by opening the cover of the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the straps are completely enclosed within the second compartment. In addition, the cover of the second compartment is designed to be folded and affixed to the bottom of the convertible luggage such that a double layer of cushion is provided between the user and the wheels of the luggage while the luggage is in the backpack mode.