Chair Patents (Class 190/8)
  • Patent number: 11594154
    Abstract: A presentation portfolio includes a first panel, a second panel, a binding member, and a locking member. The first panel defines an interior surface and a longitudinal edge extending along a side of its interior surface. The second panel defines an interior surface and a longitudinal edge extending along a side of its interior surface. The binding member rotatably couples the first panel with the second panel such that the presentation portfolio is movable between an open orientation and a closed orientation. The locking member is initially slidably coupled to first panel by receiving a portion of the longitudinal edge of the first panel within an elongated channel thereof. When the presentation portfolio is in the open orientation, the locking member is slidable between an unsecured position and a secured position in a manner selectively securing the first panel and the second panel adjacent one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Lori Lickteig, Jeremy A. Clark
  • Patent number: 11510466
    Abstract: A multi-functional luggage includes a first frame positioned such that an outer face of the first frame includes elements for engaging with the ground. The luggage further includes a second frame operably connected to the first frame and a third frame operably connected to the second frame using a hinge structure such that the third frame pivots from a first position wherein the second frame and the third frame are contiguous to a second position wherein the third frame and the second frame are partially open in order to expose interior of the third frame and the second frame. The third frame and the second frame form a seat in the second position that is sized to support a human such that a torso of the human rests in the second frame and feet of the human rests in the third frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Inventors: Gursimran Singh Rajvansh, Ripam Deep Singh
  • Patent number: 11324320
    Abstract: A foldable cushion includes a cushion mechanism and a connecting mechanism. The cushion mechanism includes a seat unit and a back unit. The seat unit and the back unit are juxtaposed and movable relative to each other along a transverse folding line. The connecting mechanism includes a first endless cord and a second endless cord. The first endless cord and the second endless cord respectively extend through the transverse folding line and are flexibly arranged on the seat unit and the back unit. When the seat unit and the back unit are moved relative to the transverse folding line, the first endless cord and the second endless cord are stretched, so that the seat unit and the back unit are positioned at an expanded state by the elastic force of the first endless cord and the second endless cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Te-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 11234521
    Abstract: A foldable camping seat is disclosed comprising a flexible seat with at least one bracing on each side extending in the entire longitudinal direction of the seat, a flexible seat back with at least one bracing on each side that extends the entire height of the seat back, furthering comprising at least one flexible and tension resistant connection between the seat and the seat back on each side which is attached directly or indirectly to the bracings near the respective outer ends thereof, wherein the inner end of the seat and the lower end of the seat back meets in a straight line forming a pivot axis between the seat and the seat back. At least one elastic zone comprising an elastic material is mounted in the upper part of the seat back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: RM BRANDS AS
    Inventors: Martin Vinje, Rene Kjølsrud, Bai Daniel Ødegaard Kanu, Martin Otto Fougner
  • Patent number: 10631619
    Abstract: A backpack is manipulable between a first configuration facilitating carrying by a user and a second configuration serving as a chair. The backpack comprises first and second sections, each defining a first and second surfaces and each including a pair of inwardly foldable wings. A web of fabric material flexibly couples the first section to the second section so that the two sections can be manipulated between the aforementioned configurations. A closure mechanism retains the first surface of the first section and the first surface of the second section in facing relation, following inward folding of the first and second pairs of wings and manipulation of the backpack into the first configuration, but is releasable to facilitate manipulation of the first section relative to the second section to thereby obtain a desired angle of recline therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Alan Kent Alphin
  • Patent number: 10405670
    Abstract: The water dispensing system for furniture includes a water dispensing system that is built into or attached onto an item of furniture. Water is stored within a reservoir within a water system housing and may be pumped through a filter to one of two retractable hoses. Optionally, the water is provided via a water line that connects to plumbing of a respective building in which the item of furniture is located. At least one retractable hose is provided, and includes a mouthpiece. When the at least one retractable hose is released, said hose is pulled back into the item of furniture to stay out of the way. When not in use, the retractable hoses are wound around spring-loaded reels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas Mullenaux
  • Patent number: 10195967
    Abstract: Apparatus for adapting an adult three-point seatbelt for securing a child, the seatbelt comprising a belt extending from above the shoulder to an anchor point connected to chassis of vehicle, and a clasp attached to the chassis on opposite side of an occupant of the seat, such that the belt may be drawn downwards and across the occupant to engage the clasp, thereby restraining the occupant with both sash and lap sections of the seatbelt, the apparatus comprising: a mat with side catches for engaging the lap section of the seatbelt and holding it down over the legs of the child, and a strap fixed to the mat and having a clip at a distal end thereof, for extending behind the child, and the clip for clippably engaging the belt extending from the drum, to bring the sash section of the belt down, over the shoulder of the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: CARFOLDIO LTD.
    Inventor: Jon Sumroy
  • Patent number: 9596939
    Abstract: A collapsible chair which may be attached to luggage, used by itself, or configured as a backpack or a handbag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: AT THE HELM LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Helman
  • Patent number: 9538887
    Abstract: A box-shaped ready-to-assemble toilet is made of corrugated board or cardboard. The ready-to-assemble toilet includes first to fourth sidewall portions and a bottom portion. Each of the first to fourth sidewall portions includes an outer sidewall, an inner sidewall and a horizontal wall. The horizontal walls of the first and second sidewall portions overlap each other. The horizontal walls of the second and third sidewall portions overlap each other. The horizontal walls of the third and fourth sidewall portions overlap each other. The horizontal walls of the fourth and first sidewall portions overlap each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: DAIKI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi Ito, Junji Yoshinaga
  • Patent number: 9498055
    Abstract: A portable tray for luggage has a support assembly, a ratchet assembly, a table, and a storage sleeve. The support assembly installs upon the telescoping poles of an existing handle assembly of luggage. The support assembly then allows a user to position the invention at a desired elevation from a supporting surface such as a concourse floor. The ratchet assembly allows a user to rotate the table from a stowed position, generally within the poles of a handle assembly, to a cantilevered position across the top of a piece of luggage. The user then unfolds the table of three plates into a flat shape, generally level but with at least two alternate angles. The invention fits into a storage sleeve placed within the handle assembly and within the luggage. The storage sleeve prevents luggage contents from entangling with the table and other components of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: John C. Distefano
  • Patent number: 9326575
    Abstract: A mobile office comprising a wheeled luggage with telescoping handle; a top surface comprising an integrated seat; multiple internal and external storage compartments; a removable organizer drawer; and a removable table with extendable legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Jonie Thames Moore
  • Patent number: 9107506
    Abstract: Convertible furniture including an outer enclosure and a fill material. The outer enclosure defines an enclosed region. The outer enclosure includes at least one closure mechanism that is positionable in an open configuration and a closed configuration. When the at least one closure mechanism is in the closed configuration, the enclosed region has a first volume. When the at least one closure mechanism is in the open configuration, the enclosed region has a second volume that is larger than the first volume. The fill material is placed in the enclosed region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: Robert McNae
  • Publication number: 20150075933
    Abstract: A luggage apparatus is described. The luggage apparatus comprises an apparatus body having a moveable portion and a fixed portion, the moveable portion being movable with respect to the fixed portion between a deployed position and a stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Tamar Clarke, Tom Clarke
  • Patent number: 8919508
    Abstract: A portable suitcase tabletop system features a suitcase with a u-shaped telescopic handle located on a suitcase top surface. The telescopic handle slides out and away from the suitcase top surface when extended. The suitcase features a plurality of wheels located on a suitcase bottom surface. The system features a planar table pivotally located on a suitcase rear surface or a suitcase front surface. A U-shaped bar is slides out from the suitcase rear surface or the suitcase front surface next to a table bottom surface. The bar supports the table. The table and the bar are located in a zippered pouch. A telescopic front support slides out from a front support cavity located in the suitcase rear surface or the suitcase front surface close to the suitcase bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: Monica E. Halko, Karen Heitz
  • Patent number: 8905207
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an item of luggage (101) incorporating a collapsed resting support (125) which when erected may be used to support portions of a resting person (55) in a forwards leaning seated position. The item of luggage comprises an external casing (102) that extends across a plurality of sides of the item of luggage, and a personal resting support (125) for supporting a resting seated person's upper torso, the personal resting support being removeably affixable to a side (103) of the casing when not in use for resting support of a seated person. The resting support includes a main supporting section (126) for supporting a seated user's upper torso in a forwards leaning seated position, and at least two supporting legs (117, 118; 146) for supporting the main supporting section and which in use extend downwardly from the main supporting section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Gordon Blackwood Hamilton
  • Patent number: 8820497
    Abstract: The sports bag with chair device provides a rigid front connected to a pliable rear, a top spaced apart from a bottom, and a pair of spaced apart sides, a top handle disposed within the top pliable rear, a pair of spaced apart wheels disposed on the rigid front bottom, the wheels extended forwardly from the front, an upper compartment disposed within the pliable rear top, a lower compartment disposed rearwardly and downwardly within the pliable rear, a closure selectively closing each compartment, a recess disposed about midway within the rigid front, a pivoted chair disposed within the recess, the pivoted chair selectively positioned within and without the recess, and a pair of spaced apart telescopic legs pivotally affixed forwardly and downwardly on the pivoted chair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Inventors: Mike J. Goldsmith, Luke Watson
  • Patent number: 8777306
    Abstract: A foldable chair, operable between a seating configuration and a rolling transport configuration, the foldable chair comprising a plurality of legs with a roller secured to the distal end of each leg and the proximal end of each leg secured to a column base. Extending from the column base is a column with a first and second end, the column first end secured to the column base and the second end of the column secured to a first platform or seat cushion. A second platform extends downwardly from the first platform for attaching a carrying case. Also included is a backrest rotatably secured to the first platform such that when the backrest is perpendicular to the first platform two roller elements are fully shrouded. When the backrest is rotated 90 degrees and disposed substantially parallel to the seat cushion the roller elements are exposed for rolling contact with the ground surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventor: Brenda D. Rahm
  • Publication number: 20140166414
    Abstract: A mobile office comprising a wheeled luggage with telescoping handle; a top surface comprising an integrated seat; multiple internal and external storage compartments; a removable organizer drawer; and a removable table with extendable legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Jonie Thames Moore
  • Patent number: 8662267
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to articles of luggage that are integrated with child seats so that children may sit on the luggage articles during transport. In one exemplary embodiment, an article of luggage, such as a suitcase, has a retractable seat and a plurality of wheels. The retractable seat resides within a cavity in the luggage article when positioned in a retracted position. A user can pull the retractable seat from the cavity to position a seat back in an extended position. While in the extended position, a child can sit on the article of luggage and lean back against a back of the seat. The back of the seat or other component of the article of luggage can be pulled or pushed such that at least one wheel of the article of luggage rolls on a surface in order to move the article from one location to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventors: Cristyn Danielle Hart, John Kraljic
  • Patent number: 8616354
    Abstract: A configurable briefcase desktop having two generally planar support columns, each support column having a fixed length section and an extendable section. The extendable section of each support column is comprised of a scissors linkage and an elongated foot member. The elongated foot member provides improved load distribution across the surface supporting the invention. Embodiments typically include a fold lock mechanism to releasably lock each support column in its folded configuration. Other embodiments have a support stiffening mechanism adapted to yieldably resist movement of its respective support member from its support configuration. Further embodiments comprise at least one load sensor system to provide a warning signal when the extendable section of a support column is in extended configuration and subjected to a compression force in excess of a predetermined amount. In some embodiments the fold lock mechanism and support stiffening mechanism of a particular support column may be mechanically ganged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Vatche Azirian
  • Patent number: 8613349
    Abstract: The present invention features a portable suitcase tabletop system having a suitcase with a generally u-shaped telescopic handle and a plurality of wheels located on the suitcase bottom surface. The system has a table with a table bottom surface pivotally attached to a generally u-shaped telescopic table mount. A first table mount rod is located in a first table mount tube and a second table mount rod is located in a second table mount tube. The first table mount tube and the second table mount tube are located on a suitcase rear surface. In a first closed position, the table is located parallel with and pivoted against the suitcase rear surface. In a second open position, the table is pivoted into a position on a plane parallel with the suitcase top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Inventors: Monica E. Halko, Karen Heitz
  • Patent number: 8607945
    Abstract: A system and a method of a carbon fiber-reinforced intelligent wheeled backpack and human transportation seat with adjustable foot rest is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of simultaneous human being and luggage transportation through an airport may include coupling an upper part of a handle assembly to a hollow lower part through a connector wherein the upper part of the handle assembly may be permitted to be pulled in and out of the hollow lower part of the handle assembly. A backpack body comprising a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) material may be coupled to the hollow lower part of the handle assembly wherein the backpack body may include spinable wheels, an adjustable seat, and adjustable footrests for simultaneous human and luggage transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Issa Afif Issa Kawalit
  • Patent number: 8567577
    Abstract: The luggage and air mattress combination is a wheeled luggage device including an upper compartment for storage of personal items. A lower compartment houses an inflatable mattress, which can be extended from the lower compartment and pumped up for use as a sleeping or lounging platform. A pump is housed in the luggage and connected to the mattress for inflation thereof. A backrest is also housed adjacent the lower compartment and is extracted therefrom for use. Pivotal arms are positioned adjacent the backrest to enhance the user's comfort. A canopy may be removably attached to the luggage to block out light from the surrounding area and add a modicum of privacy. An insulated liner may be provided for use in the upper compartment for the storage of food, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Valerie D. Jackson
  • Patent number: 8485327
    Abstract: The luggage with integrated eating surface includes a standard piece of wheeled luggage having an eating surface that folds out from a top surface of the wheeled luggage. The top surface of the luggage folds upwards to reveal the eating surface and cup holder. The eating surface is suspended above an inner surface, which protects the contents of the luggage from liquids and other debris. The suspension of the eating surface from the inner surface also enables a cup or container to hang from the cup holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Tiffany Dalrymple
  • Publication number: 20130099648
    Abstract: A rolling bag/luggage that is composed of a seat—a desk—storage area for the desk and other supplies. The drawer can be used with or without the organizer. All of these pieces of furniture are constructed into this rolling that organizes the life of a busy person on the go. This luggage has strong rollers and adjustable handles for easy use. This luggage has large storage areas with outside compartments to make supplies readily accessible. This convenient mobile office in a bag comes with the comfort of a seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventor: Jonie Thames Moore
  • Patent number: 8286767
    Abstract: A combination suitcase and baby carrier having a housing and a handle movable between a storage position and an extended position. The handle is also pivotal between a first position in which the handle is coplanar with the bottom and a second position in which the handle lies in a plane oblique to the plane of the housing bottom. A rear wheel support bracket having at least one rear wheel is pivotally mounted to the housing adjacent the end of the housing between a collapsed position in which the rear wheel is contained within the housing, and an operational position in which the rear wheel protrudes outwardly and downwardly from the housing bottom. A front wheel also extends outwardly from the bottom of the housing so that the housing can be supported by both the rear and front wheel. A housing top may then be open and movable against the handle to form a seat back for a baby carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Susan M. Malinowski
  • Publication number: 20120111679
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a luggage device, comprising: one or more wheels for allowing the device to roll over a surface; one or more shell parts of a substantially rigid material which define a substantially closable space of a housing; wherein the housing comprises at least a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the front surface and the rear surface are larger than the top surface and the bottom surface; one or more handles, at least one of which is movable between a first position, in which it is substantially retracted into the rear side of the housing, and a second extended position for rolling the device forward via the wheels during displacement; a seat arranged on the top surface of the housing; and wherein the housing of the luggage device can be positioned substantially upright in a first position so that the seat is directed upward for the purpose of receiving a person thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: TRAVELTEQ B.V.
    Inventors: Maarten Van Den Biggelaar, Marinus Van Diggelen, Philippe Soeters
  • Patent number: 8146722
    Abstract: Disclosed is a travel assisting luggage system to carry articles and otherwise assist a person while traveling with the luggage system. The luggage system may include a frame, a container connected around the frame, an axle connected to the frame and to wheels, an entertainment center attached to a container side, a seat system connected to the frame, where the seat system may include a seat extension, a backrest, a support feet, a support feet housing, and a support plate. The luggage system additionally may include an organization system positioned within the container interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventors: Jesse Moreno, Manuel Amaya
  • Patent number: 8016089
    Abstract: The combination suitcase and chair apparatus provides a suitcase typical in appearance to many others. However, somewhat hidden within the suitcase are the four legs and the section leg that provide for the apparatus to be used as a chair. The four legs telescope and provide for the first section to be the adjustable height chair bottom. The section leg pivots and telescopes from the second section such that the second section is an adjustably angled chair back. The section leg is removably covered by a flap substantially like the flaps that cover the four legs of the first section. Importantly, both the first section and second section have a removable cushioned mat. The mats provide cushioned comfort and also provide for covering the cavity within each section. The cavities are used as would be those in a typical suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: John P. McNichols
  • Publication number: 20110162931
    Abstract: A collapsible bag for carrying articles that includes a folding seat mounted on an exterior surface of the bag. The bag includes side frame members and a bottom plate that are individually pivotable relative to a base frame assembly to change the volume of the interior compartment of the bag. The bag is provided with various article retainers on its exterior surface to provide easy access to articles retained therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: GRIT INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Collins, Edmund Chen
  • Publication number: 20110088986
    Abstract: An inflatable furniture comprises a packing unit and an air bag. The packing unit is a T-shaped unitary laminar body and includes a back portion, two first covering portions and a second covering portion, the first covering portions extend from both lateral sides of the back portion and the second covering portion extends from a middle of the back portion and is located between the two first covering portions, the second covering portion of the packing unit is provided around its periphery with first zipper teeth to be engaged with second zipper teeth which are formed around a periphery of the first covering portion and the back portion of the packing unit, so that the back portion, the first covering portion and the second covering portion are connected together to form the packing unit in the form of a luggage case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Li-Li CHEN, Martin Lin
  • Publication number: 20100108451
    Abstract: A suitcase comprises a body and a frame, said frame movable from a first position contained within said suitcase when said suitcase is closed, to a second position extending from said suitcase when said suitcase is open, said frame including a shield portion supporting a canopy, said canopy movably mounted on said shield portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Phillip Pain, Natasha Gibbs, Andrew Pain, Michael Pain, Robert Pain
  • Patent number: 7694788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a resilient foam pad that is integrated into the bottom exterior of a tool bag. More specifically, the invention relates to maximizing the inter-compatibility of a tool bag and a highly portable foam pad. The upper surface of the foam pad is adorned with a nylon loop fastener attracting carpet. Attached to the bottom side of the tool bag is a nylon hook fastener lining. The tool bag is designed to offer storage and detachment of the foam pad without having to open the tool bag compartment. Alternative embodiments of the foam pad would include a rubber sealed version for use in wet conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Inventor: Jamie Hann
  • Publication number: 20100072011
    Abstract: A trolley-style suitcase having a reversibly deployable seat unit is disclosed. The suitcase has a rear frame member, a rear compartment in which the seat unit may be stowed, two runner means, each having a fixed part attached to the rear frame member and a moveable part attached to the seat unit by means of a pivot arrangement, and a retractable handle to facilitate movement of the suitcase, the retractable handle being mechanically independent of the two runner means. When the seat unit is stowed the seat unit is pivoted to be in a vertical position and the moveable part of the runners is retracted inside the fixed part and when the seat unit is deployed the moveable part of the runners is extended from within the fixed part of the runners so that the seat unit may be lifted out of its compartment until such point where the pivot unit allows the seat to be rotated into a horizontal position for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Daniel Gray
  • Publication number: 20100072012
    Abstract: A combination suitcase and baby carrier having a housing and a handle movable between a storage position and an extended position. The handle is also pivotal between a first position in which the handle is coplanar with the bottom and a second position in which the handle lies in a plane oblique to the plane of the housing bottom. A rear wheel support bracket having at least one rear wheel is pivotally mounted to the housing adjacent the end of the housing between a collapsed position in which the rear wheel is contained within the housing, and an operational position in which the rear wheel protrudes outwardly and downwardly from the housing bottom. A front wheel also extends outwardly from the bottom of the housing so that the housing can be supported by both the rear and front wheel. A housing top may then be open and movable against the handle to form a seat back for a baby carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventor: Susan M. Malinowski
  • Patent number: 7644810
    Abstract: A sports equipment bag with an integrated stool for storing, carrying and transporting sporting equipment while providing a foot support to aide a user in donning their sporting equipment. The foot support can be utilized by a single person alone to aid in putting their own equipment on or the foot support can be used in combination with the integrated stool to assist a first person in aiding a second person in donning equipment. The stool and foot support are integrated into the bag and the foot support is positioned within the bag's internal compartment. Along the bottom portion of the bag are a pair of spaced apart ground engaging wheels rotatably and a telescopic handle may be extendable from the bag, thus making the bag, stool and foot support easily storable and transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Cameron Duncan
  • Publication number: 20090321204
    Abstract: A convertible luggage and dressing station including a storage region, at least one wheel attached to the storage region, at least one handle attached to the storage region, and a clothing support bar. The convertible luggage and dressing station enables clothing and accessories to be transported to dance and other competitions and then allows the clothing and accessories to be easily displayed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: Dancers Dream LLc
    Inventors: Kristin Barkow, Barbara Lisa Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090308706
    Abstract: A bag includes support pipes 5 coupled to a base 1, a seat 31 coupled to the pipes 5, seat stoppers 37, foldable legs 32 coupled to the seat 31, a first link 33 having one end coupled to the middle of the legs 32 and another end coupled to the seat 31, and second links 34 each of which having one end coupled to the middle of the leg 32 and another end coupled to the base 1. The seat 31 can be folded in the vertical orientation. The seat 31 can be held in the horizontal orientation by the first link 33 and the legs 32. The first and second links 33 and 34 are coupled by elastic rods 39. When the second links 34 swing, the rods 39 move the one end of the first link 33 along the seat 31.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: Chen Shou Mao
  • Publication number: 20090159385
    Abstract: A travel bag having a storage compartment is provided with opposed support members either side of the storage compartment. Each support member defines an upper rear corner area. A seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corner areas, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the storage compartment to an operating position between upper edges of the support members. A separate seat structure, for use in association with a travel bag to be attached thereto, is also provided. The seat structure has opposed support members connected by a cross-bracing structure. The support members are adaptable to be fitted around the sides of the travel bag. Each support member defines an upper rear corner, and, a seat is pivotally attached to the support members adjacent the upper rear corners, operable to pivot from a stowed position adjacent a rear face of the travel bag to an operating position between upper edges of the support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Cosmoda Corporation
    Inventors: Philip L. Poissant, Michael Melanson
  • Publication number: 20080217129
    Abstract: A wheeled luggage includes a housing and a collapsible seat connected to said housing movable between a first position and a second position. The housing includes an outer frame which a longitudinal support member and includes a pivotable seat member connected to the longitudinal support member. The longitudinal support member is connected to the pivotable seat member by a first pivot device, and the housing includes a leg support member connected to the pivotable seat member. The leg support member is connected to the pivotable seat member by a second pivot device and the wheeled luggage includes a handle attached to the longitudinal support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Patrick J. Whelan
  • Patent number: 7350857
    Abstract: A case (1), such as a suitcase or trolley case, with a seat (6) is disclosed. The case has a channel (7A, 7B) provided near or along a surface (such as the rear surface 4B) of the case, and the seat is movable between a first stowed position in which the seat is held within the channel and a second seating position in which at least part of the seat lies substantially flat along the top surface (4C) of the case. The seat may be stowed within a pocket (5) along the surface of the case, with the channel being housed inside the pocket. Alternatively, the surface of the seat may also act as the case surface when the seat is in the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Inventor: Gordon William Bishop
  • Patent number: 7213692
    Abstract: A carry-on baggage container is provided on one surface with a folding chair, which includes a base portion fixedly attached to the baggage container surface, a seat portion pivotally connected at a rear end to a top of the base portion, and a leg portion pivotally connected at an upper end to a front crossbar of the seat portion. The leg portion includes two slant stays pivotally connected at outer ends to two lateral sides of the leg portion and at flat and bent inner ends to a flat section at a first end of a central bar, of which a second end is pivotally connected to a rear crossbar of the seat portion. The folding chair is normally in a folded position flatly attached to the baggage container and can be readily turned to an extended position for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Shen-Tai Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Teng Yi Wang, Chang I Wu
  • Patent number: 7165661
    Abstract: A bag mounted with casters has a bag body attached to a base frame mounted with the casters at four corners of a bottom surface thereof. The base frame includes a loading table, and vertically extensible rods with a grip mounted at upper ends thereof. The extensible rods are fixed on one side of the loading table so as to stand on their own. Further, when the grip is raised, the extensible rods are curved or tilted so that the grip moves toward the middle of the loading table. The extensible rods are secured at a position in a retracted state by stoppers so that the grip is positioned at an upper portion of the bag body or above the bag body, and are secured at a position by the stoppers in an extended state so that a height of the grip from the bottoms of the casters is in a range of 60 to 100 cm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Swany Corporation
    Inventor: Etsuo Miyoshi
  • Patent number: 7097017
    Abstract: A suitcase including a main body having a front surface, rear surface, first and second side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a bottom rear edge at the meeting point of the bottom surface and the rear surface as well as a top rear edge adjacent to the meeting point of the top surface and the rear surface. The suitcase also includes a seat pivotally secured to rotate about the top rear edge of the main body for pivotal motion from a storage position along the rear surface to a use position along the top surface. The seat includes a seat bottom. Wheels are coupled along the bottom rear edge, wherein the wheels are positioned such that they only engage the support surface when the suitcase is tipped from a vertical orientation exceeding a predetermined angle. A seat support structure supports the seat for rotation between its use position and its storage position. The seat support structure includes first and second seat swing arms secured to opposite sides of the suitcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventors: Wills LaCrosse, Cecil Alexander
  • Patent number: 7051853
    Abstract: A convertible luggage device including a retractable handle assembly and at least one pair of extendable wheels. Included is a brake system operating to lock at least one of the wheels. In one aspect, the device forms a stroller. In another aspect, the device includes straps for engaging a car seat or a basket for receiving luggage or other items. By embodying a broad wheel base, the present invention provides a stable platform for pushing or pulling luggage or for performing as a stroller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Inventor: Deborah Brown
  • Patent number: 6932427
    Abstract: A suitcase with a foldable chair usable as a normal suitcase and also usable as a cart, a chair or a buggy, comprising a suitcase body (11), a pair of wheels (14b) attached onto the bottom surface of the suitcase body near the rear surface, a foldable base plate (12) rotatably installed on the front surface side of the suitcase body at the lower position, a pair of wheels (14a) fitted to the tip of the foldable base plate, fixing devices (13) fixing the foldable base plate to the suitcase body, a foldable seat plate (21) rotatably installed on the front surface of the suitcase body at the position over the installed the foldable base plate, and auxiliary rails (24) opposedly installed on both sides of the foldable base plate rotatably relative to the suitcase body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Yoshiaki Tamura
  • Publication number: 20040231939
    Abstract: A bag mounted with casters has a bag body attached to a base frame mounted with the casters at four corners of bottom surface thereof. The base frame includes a loading table, and vertically extensible rods with a grip mounted at upper ends thereof. The extensible rods are fixed on one side of the loading table so as to stand on their own. Further, when the grip is raised, the extensible rods are curved or tilted so that the grip moves from the one side toward the middle of the loading table. The extensible rods are secured at a position in a retracted state by stoppers so that the grip is positioned at upper portion of the bag body or above the bag body, and are secured at a position by the stoppers in an extended state so that a height of the grip from bottoms of the caster is in a range of 60 to 100 cm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventor: Etsuo Miyoshi
  • Publication number: 20040211687
    Abstract: The compact golf bag (1) incorporates a casing (2) of rigid material and houses on its interior, between its larger and smaller bases, an eccentric cylindrical chamber (6) which, on one side remains near the inside wall of the casing (2) and to which it is attached in at least two attachment points, whereas on the opposite side it remains separated from said wall and with which it defines an intermediate compartment. The casing (2) has an access aperture (7) coinciding with the compartment, provided with a collapsible cover (8) fixed to the casing (2) by means of joint members (9), said cover (8) being provided on its inside wall with pockets (10) which, in the closed position of the aperture (7), occupy the intermediate compartment. On the other hand, the locomotion means (4) and the drive means (5) attached to the casing (2) are collapsible, and are provided with a folding system (11). In addition, the bag comprises a collapsible body (16) with a seat (17) on its upper end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Roman Visos Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 6644447
    Abstract: A suitcase (1) having an approximately cubic shape and two wheels (2) that are disposed near opposed bottom corners of the suitcase, also a handle (3) that is upwardly extendable and retractable from the suitcase (1) above the wheels (2) when the suitcase (1) is standing, furthermore a carrying handle affixed on an upper side of the suitcase and, optionally, an extendable floor support (20) located opposite the wheels on the floor side, with a seat surface disposed on the suitcase (1), which, when pulled, swiveled, swung or folded out when the suitcase is standing, completes the suitcase top (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Jürgen Pohl
  • Patent number: 6390260
    Abstract: A baby bag carrying case comprises a shell of pliable material, the shell formed of a rectangular back panel, a rectangular front panel, a rectangular bottom panel, and two side panels secured along the periphery or common side edges of the back panel and the front panel thereby forming at least one receptacle having a top opening, a foldable top closure panel secured along an edge to a top edge of the back panel and foldable over the top and down and detachably secureable to the front panel, the foldable closure panel configured to overlap and close the open top of the receptacle and plurality of pockets for securing articles contained within, and an elongated rectangular padded panel secured along an end edge to a lower edge of said front panel the padded panel having a width about equal to that of the front panel and a length about twice the length of the front panel, a collapsible side wall panel secured along each side edge of the padded panel, the side wall panels having a generally triangular configura
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: DeAnna Roegner