Abstract: A cushion for use in the transportation of an article of electronic equipment in a carrying case includes a plurality of bolsters. A bolster is disposed so as to diagonally traverse the corner where the side wall of the carrying case meet to provide a shock absorbing bolster at each corner.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case is provided with a universal pivoting extendable handle assembly that includes a handle that is movable from a protected retracted position in a contoured mounting plate to a fixed angularly rotated position that is about 35° from the vertical in order to minimize the vertical force on the handgrip experienced by users of wide range of heights while towing the luggage. The handle can be provided with one or a pair of telescoping legs and various handgrip configurations.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case that is tilted for towing is provided with a retractable and, optionally, telescoping handle (4) assembly that is withdrawn from the interior of the case to an extended vertical position at the intersection of the top and rear walls, from which it is angularly rotated by the user to a position that minimizes the vertical force that is required to support the hand grip to comfortably tow the luggage. Preferred angular displacements for a wide range of users and loads positioned in and on the luggage case have been found to be at about 17° and 35° from the vertical position.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case is provided with a universal pivoting extendable handle assembly that includes a handle that is movable from a protected retracted position in a contoured mounting plate to a fixed angularly rotated position that is about 35° from the vertical in order to minimize the vertical force on the handgrip experienced by users of wide range of heights while towing the luggage. The handle can be provided with one or a pair of telescoping legs and various handgrip configurations.

Abstract: A mobile article carrier is disclosed for transporting articles wherein the article carrier is movably supported by at least a pair of rotatably mounted wheels, each wheel including an elastomeric synthetic or natural rubber tire shell filled with a compressible material to promote relatively cushioned quiet transport of the article carrier over hard and irregular surfaces, with effective shock absorption. In one embodiment the wheels are pneumatically filled with air at one atmosphere or air under pressure. The article carrier contemplated is an article of luggage, computer case, or the like, which may be directly or indirectly supported by at least one axle which is in turn, supported on the rotatable wheels. In another embodiment the tire shells are filled with a natural or synthetic rubber or combinations thereof, of predetermined resilient compressible character to provide shock absorption and quiet operation of the wheels over hard irregular surfaces.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case is provided with a retractable handle (4) assembly that is withdrawn from the interior of the case to an extended vertical position, from which it is angularly rotated by the user to a position that minimizes the vertical force required to comfortably tow the luggage. Preferred angular displacements for a wide range of users and loads have been found to be at about 17° and 35° from the vertical position. Optionally, the handle assembly (4) can be provided with telescoping legs for greater versatility.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case is provided with a universal pivoting extendable handle assembly that includes a handle that is movable from a protected retracted position in a contoured mounting plate to a fixed angularly rotated position that is about 35° from the vertical in order to minimize the vertical force on the handgrip experienced by users of wide range of heights while towing the luggage. The handle can be provided with one or a pair of telescoping legs and various handgrip configurations.

Abstract: A pair of complementary securement members are provided for securing an article of portable equipment, such as a laptop or palm held computer, within a portable carrying case. Since the thickness of the securement member attached to the base of the portable computer may interfere with the operation of non-slip frictional members which conventionally depend from the base of the portable computer, supplemental frictional members are provided in conjunction with the securement member. The supplemental frictional members project beyond the remaining portion of the securement member to engage a supporting surface (e.g., table or desk) when the portable computer is removed from its portable carrying case.

Abstract: An article of towable luggage has ground engagable wheels mounted on the major front or rear wall, to permit towing of said article of luggage over a ground surface with the selected wall in proximity to and presented to the ground surface, the article of towable luggage being towable by a towing strap attached to said article of towable luggage, or by a handle having telescopic legs pivotally attached to the article of luggage, the telescopic legs of the handle in the alternative being telescopically received within the body of the article of luggage, the respective legs including hinges permitting the handle to be raised and lowered relative to the article of luggage.

Abstract: A rolling case is disclosed which includes a rolling apparatus, such as an elongated roller assembly, along its bottom wall and an extensible handle which may be moved above the top wall when it is desired to utilize the case in its rolling mode of operation. The rolling apparatus is recessed from an edge of the bottom wall so that it will not contact the ground surface when the case is being maintained in a stationary mode on the ground surface. The elongated roller assembly may preferably be manually removed and has an intermediate support.

Abstract: An article of towable luggage has ground engagable wheels mounted on the major front or rear wall, to permit towing of said article of luggage over a ground surface with the selected wall in proximity to and presented to the ground surface, the article of towable luggage being towable by a towing strap attached to said article of towable luggage, or by a handle having telescopic legs pivotally attached to the article of luggage, the telescopic legs of the handle in the alternative being telescopically received within the body of the article of luggage, the respective legs including hinges permitting the handle to be raised and lowered relative to the article of luggage.

Abstract: A pair of complementary securement members are provided for securing an article of portable equipment, such as a laptop or palm held computer, within a portable carrying case. Since the thickness of the securement member attached to the base of the portable computer may interfere with the operation of non-slip frictional members which conventionally depend from the base of the portable computer, supplemental frictional members are provided in conjunction with the securement member. The supplemental frictional members project beyond the remaining portion of the securement member to engage a supporting surface (e.g., table or desk) when the portable computer is removed from its portable carrying case.

Abstract: An article of towable luggage has ground engagable wheels mounted on the major front or rear wall, to permit towing of the article of luggage over a ground surface with the selected wall in proximity to and presented to the ground surface, the article of towable luggage being towable by a towing strap attached to the article of towable luggage, or by a handle having telescopic legs pivotally attached to the article of luggage, the telescopic legs of the handle in the alternative being telescopically received within the body of the article of luggage, the respective legs including hinges permitting the handle to be raised and lowered relative to the article of luggage.

Abstract: A support for an article of electronic equipment, such as a personal computer includes plural bolsters pressurized with a gas, and which provide pneumatic springs in surrounding relation with side edges of the article, the bolsters being comprising of an inflatable bladder and a constraining non-expansible slave which acts as a corset for the bladder and permits inflation of the bladder to a pressure in excess of that which would cause ballooning of the bladder.

Abstract: A wheeled carry-on case has a rigid base and a guide extending perpendicular to said base in which a retractable handle is slidably received, the base having wheels positioned along the major dimension of the base at one edge thereof, and having wheels positioned at spaced positions along at least one of the minor dimensions of the base, thus permitting the case to be wheeled over a ground surface in a direction perpendicular to a front and rear of the case, and also, in a direction extending parallel to the front and rear wall of the case.

Abstract: A protective device for a electronic instrument such as a personal computer includes a springy frame that supports a diaphragm in the manner of a drum skin, the electronic instrument or personal computer being attached directly to the diaphragm and being supported thereby.

Abstract: An article of wheeled luggage is provided with retractible outriggers that can be extended beyond the lateral sides of the article of luggage, thus to provide stabilization for the luggage and militate against accidental tipping over of the luggage during towing of the article of wheeled luggage.

Abstract: An article of wheeled luggage is provided with retractible outriggers that can be extended beyond the lateral sides of the article of luggage, thus to provide stabilization for the luggage and militate against accidental tipping over of the luggage during towing of the article of wheeled luggage.

Abstract: An article of wheeled luggage is provided with retractible outriggers that are biased in a direction for them to extend beyond the lateral sides of the article of luggage, thus to provide stabilization for the luggage and militate against accidental tipping over of the luggage during towing of the article of wheeled luggage, the outriggers being movable against the resilient bias, in the event that an arm of the outrigger encounters an obstacle. Dual or multiple such outriggers can be provided for a large article of luggage, the outriggers being interconnected in the form of a parallelogram. A pull cord is provided for retracting the outriggers against the resilient bias for storage of the article of luggage.

Abstract: A carrying case includes telescoping walls that can be attached one to the other in alternative positions of adjustment to permit expansion or reduction of the interior volume of the case.