Pro Desk Briefcase

An advanced Briefcase that converts into a desk via retractable leg and a front, left, and right side walls of the briefcase that folds down to create a desk top surface. This surface can also expand out to create a larger desk top surface. It also has a PORTABLE USB charging station and a cup holder. The portable briefcase will be designed comparable to most Briefcase but will separate it's self from all Briefcases as it can turn into a work desk. Prior designs of Briefcase stopped at being a housing unit for paper work and supplies where mine has advanced the Briefcase by adding adjustable legs on all sides of the bottom of the Briefcase to enable the Briefcase to be used as a work desk and the ability for the front and both sides of the briefcase to fold down to create a desk top surface that can be extended out to create a larger desk to surface along with being a housing unit for paper work and supplies.

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Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

A briefcase that converts into a potable desk via extended and ajustable legs housed in the briefcase and a desk top that folds down to creat a desk top and can be extended out to create a larger desk top surface.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Professionals have long used briefcases to house their paperwork and important documents however briefcase have been limited in their usage to simply being a carrying case for documents whereas now a briefcase can transform into a workable desk where professionals can do their work in court building waiting room sitting on a benches, sitting on a park bench, on the subway or at a coffee shop. They can charge their phones and other electrical devices from their briefcase ALL of which is NOT readily available on conventional briefcase as well as the usage of a combination briefcase and work table/desk is NOT known in the other patents more specifically, combination briefcase with adjustable legs, two portable USB charging port and a cup holder.

However the use of combination briefcase and work table is known in the other patents more specifically, combination briefcase and work table heretofore devised and utilized are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configuration, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowed prior art which have been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements.

Known prior arts includes U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,856,627; 6,068,355; 4,790,416; 5,242,218; 4,244,632; U.S. Pat. No. Des. 394,954; U.S. Pat. No. 6,811,006 B1; U.S. Pat. No. 2010/0124013A1; U.S. Pat. No. 2002/0057552A1; and U.S. Pat. No. 007593222B2.

While these devices fulfill their respective, particular objective and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not disclosed a new desktop with adjustable legs, extended desk top, PORTABLE USB charging port or a cup holder. The prior art includes briefcases which are converted into work tables. Prior art stopped at solely being a housing unit for books, documents and supplies while mine advanced it by becoming a combination briefcase and work table with a desktop with adjustable legs, extended desk top, PORTABLE USB charging port, and a cup holder.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Portable Desk Briefcase will be designed and serve as a regular briefcase with a combination lock on both sides of the briefcase while also having the ability to turn into a sturdy desk when all four legs on all sides of the briefcase are used. The legs on the Briefcase will be adjustable to reach different heights to suite each customer comfortably. The base of each leg will have a secure circular base to ensure sturdiness and stability on any and all surface. The Portable Desk Briefcase will also have a retractable desk table that can slide out on each side to extend the size of the desk to suite customers comfortably. The Portable Desk Briefcase will have a comfortable neck and waist harness so The Portable Desk Briefcase can be used by a customer standing up and the desk will remain stable and sturdy. The Portable Desk Briefcase will have a PORTABLE USB charging station so customers can charge their cell phones and other electrical dives as well as a cup holder.

the dimensions of The Portable Desk Briefcase as it relates to its length and width will be 13 in. and 16.5 in. respectively and can be extended out via a retractable desk top to 18 in. and 21 in in length and width.

The Portable Desk Briefcase will have only one compartment. This compartment will be made of a water proof material/leather on the exterior but made of standards “Desk” material on the inside bottom section. The Briefcase will have a combination lock on the outside and shaped in a square. Inside it will have a PORTABLE USB charging station and a cup holder for beverages. This compartment can be used to hold the customer's books, paperwork, pens and pencils, a phone, and anything that can fit in it. The Portable Desk Briefcase will have a comfortable neck and waist harness so the Portable Desk Briefcase can be used by a customer standing up and the Portable Desk Briefcase will remain stable and sturdy.

The Portable Desk Briefcase will be designed whereas it can be used by a customer standing up by using a combination of the attachable and detachable neck and waist harness the customer fastens around their waist and neck respectively.

The Portable Desk Briefcase legs can be extended. They will fit securely in its housing unit where as the customer only needs to turn the locking mechanism to lower the legs down and adjust the legs to their desired height.

The Portable Desk Briefcase will be able to turn into a larger flat surface desk as each sides of each Briefcase can be lowered and fastened to lock into place to create a flat table. The Briefcase will also have a retractable table top that can slide out on each side to extend the size of the desk to suite each customer comfortably.

The Portable Desk Briefcase desk top will be adjustable whereas it can be extended and/or retracted to create a larger desk top circumference and/or surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various examples of objects, features and intendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which like reference, characters, designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawing forms which are presently preferred; it being understood, however that this invention is NOT limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

FIG. 1 shows an elevational top and side view of a briefcase showing my design;

FIG. 2 shows an elevational view of a briefcase when used as a desk top with the extendable legs extended down and the front and both sides of the briefcase extended down thereof;

FIG. 3 shows an elevational view of a briefcase when used as a desk, showcasing a cup holder and a PORTABLE USB charging station thereof;

FIG.4 shows an elevational view of the dimensions of a briefcase thereof;

FIG. 5 shows an elevational view of the dimensions of a briefcase when used as a desk with the front and both sides walls of a briefcase are extended down to become a larger desk top surface thereof;

FIG. 6 shows the bottom and an elevational view of a briefcase thereof;

FIG. 7 shows an elevational view of a briefcase where 3 legs on the briefcase are lowered from its housing unit and the fourth leg is fully extended down thereof;

FIG. 8 shows an elevational of a briefcase with the legs on the briefcase extend down thereof;

FIG. 9 shows an elevational view a desk legs that are housed on all 4 sides of the briefcase thereof;

FIG. 10 shows an elevational view of a briefcase and the waist straps which can be connected to the sides of the briefcase thereof;

FIG. 10A shows an elevational view of a briefcase desktop being used in the standing position via the shoulder harness straps and the extendable legs thereof;

FIG. 11 shows an elevational view of a briefcase desktop being used in the standing position via the waist harness straps and the extendable legs thereof;

FIG. 12 shows an elevational view of a briefcase and a child utilizing the waist harness straps and extendable legs on desktop of the briefcase thereof;

FIG. 13 shows an elevational top and side view of a briefcase thereof;

FIG. 14 shows an elevational view of a briefcase. How the same shoulder straps used to utilize the briefcase in the standing position can also be used to carry the briefcase on ones shoulder thereof;

FIG. 15 shows an elevational view of a briefcase and the housing compartment on the briefcase where the shoulder and waist straps is housed thereof;

FIG. 16 shows an elevational view of a briefcase and how a cup holder is extended up and utilized thereof;

FIG. 17 shows an elevational and back view of a briefcase when used as a desktop thereof;

FIG. 18 shows an elevational and front view of a briefcase and how the PORTABLE USB charging port is utilized thereof;

FIG. 19 shows an elevational view of a briefcase being utilized by a woman using a briefcase's carrying handle and wheels for easy mobility thereof;

FIG. 20 shows an elevational view of a briefcase being utilizing by a man using the briefcase's shoulder straps for easy mobility thereof;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

With respect to the below description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation. Assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the thawing and described in the specifications are intended to be encompassed be the present invention.

Also while the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiment illustrated. Generally speaking, the Advanced Briefcase FIG. 1-6 comprises a specially designed modified system that features an Advanced Briefcase with legs FIG. 2, member 8, a desk top FIG. 2, member 20 and a front FIG. 2, member 10, right FIG. 2, member 12 and left FIG. 2, member 11 sidewalls that can retract down via being hinged attached FIG. 2, member 13 to the case assembly to create a work station FIG. 2. Whereas the hard surface desk top FIG. 3, member 20 can be extracted out to create a larger desk top FIG. 5. The user would simply extend out the left sidewall FIG. 5, member 11 and right sidewall FIG. 5, member 12 and extend it out. The Advanced WATERPROOF Briefcase will houses two PORTABLE USB charging station and one charge port FIG. 2, member 15 and a cup holder FIG. 2, member 41. All of which advances the Portable briefcase from all other briefcases.

The Advanced Briefcase also features locking mechanism on each legs FIG. 3, member 9 to adjusted and lock legs to desired height. A housing unit for extendable and retractable legs with an oval shaped leg base FIG. 2, member 7 to ensure sturdiness on all floor surfaces and a locking and unlock knob to lower the extendable legs FIG. 6, member 23.

The Advanced Briefcase FIG. 1 will preferably be similar in appearance to a standard Briefcase and will be produced using waterproof textile material and having a Briefcase handle FIG. 1, member 4, a combination lock on both side of the top wall FIG. 1, member 6, A button to open the briefcase FIG. 1, member 43, and A latch to open the briefcase FIG. 1, member 2 that will be securely fastened to the briefcase via small bolts FIG. 2, member 3, 43 and 44 respectively.

The Advanced Briefcase FIG. 1 will be waterproof as to house the PORTABLE USB port FIG. 4, member 15. The Advanced Briefcase can also house pens, pencils, small note pads, calculator, notebook pads, folders and books.

Generally speaking, the Advanced Briefcase FIG. 6-9 has specially designed legs housed on the bottom of the Portable Briefcase which NO other Briefcase has.

The Advanced Briefcase legs can be unlocked from the housing unit as illustrated in FIG. 6 (insert), member 23. The locking mechanism on each leg can be turned clock wise to lock and counter clock wise to unlock.

The Advanced Briefcase legs can be locked, unlocked, extended and retracted via the male FIG. 9, member 25 and female FIG. 6, member 26 locking latch. The user would then unlock the leg and extended it out FIG. 6 member 23 (insert). The user would then repeat these same steps to extend all four legs FIG. 8.

Generally speaking, the Advanced Briefcase FIG. 10A can be used by a person while standing FIG. 10A via a combination of using the neck harness strap FIG. 10A member 27 with the extendable legs FIG. 10A member 7, 8 & 9. The user could then tighten the neck harness strap to their desired comfort via member 28.

Generally speaking, the Advanced Briefcase FIG. 11 can be used by a person while standing FIG. 11 via a combination of using the waist harness strap FIG. 11 member 33 with the extendable legs FIG. 11 member 7, 8 & 9. The can easily use the waist harness strap by simply connecting the waist harness strap end FIG. 12 member 33 to the base of the briefcase FIG. 12 member 40. The user could then tighten the waist harness strap to their desired comfort via FIG. 11 member 31.

The Advanced Briefcase has a “carry handle” FIG. 6, member 4 that's on top wall of the Briefcase.

The dimensions of the desktop will be similar of a regular briefcase 13 in by 16.5 FIG. 4 however when extended out The Advanced Briefcase desk top can be retracted out to create a larger desk top of 18 in by 21 in FIG. 5. The user would simple fold down and extend out the left sidewall FIG. 5, member 12 and right sidewall FIG. 5, member 11 and the front wall FIG. 5, member 10.

The Advanced Briefcase will separate its self from all other Briefcase as it contains a cup holder FIG. 2, member 41 that the user only need to flip up to utilize FIG. 16, member 41.

The Advanced Briefcase will separate its self from all other Briefcase as it contains not one but TWO PORTABLE USB charging stations FIG. 18 members 17 and 18, and charging port FIG. 18 members 16. All other Briefcases with built in charging stations only has one PORTABLE USB charging station where as The Advanced Briefcase will house 2 charging PORTABLE USB ports. This will allow the user to be able to charge 2 of their electron devices simultaneously and safely as The Advanced Briefcase will be waterproof. The Advanced Briefcase will also house a PORTABLE USB charging PORT for the charging device FIG. 18 member 16 where as the user can recharge the charging port from an electrical outlet.

Some of the Advanced Briefcase will have wheels on the bottom edges of the Briefcase as shown by FIGS. 19 member 37 and a telescopic handle built into the top of the Briefcase FIGS. 19 member 39 for easy traveling. The Advanced Briefcase telescopic handle will have an adjustable arm FIGS. 19 member 38 for the users comfort.

The Advanced briefcase will also sport a shoulder strap FIG. 20 for convenient carrying of the Portable Briefcase. The User needs only to attach the shoulder strap end clip FIG. 14 member 33(insert), to the clip holder FIG. 14 member 40 (insert), on the briefcase. Once clamped together FIG. 14 (insert), the user would then adjust the shoulder strap FIG. 14, member 31, to their desired tightness and comfort. The shoulder harness also has a padded cushion FIG. 14, member 42 to ensure comfort to the shoulder area of the user.

The Advanced Briefcase's shoulder strap FIG. 15, member 32 is housed in the zipper compartment FIG. 15, member 21of the briefcase.

The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principle of the Portable Desk Briefcase. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalent may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention and the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof and, accordingly, reference should be made to the appended claims, rather than to the foregoing specification as indicating the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Of a briefcase with a desk top that's extendable and has extendable and retractable legs on all four sides of the bottom of the briefcase that can be unlocked and lowered and retracted back into the legs housing.

2. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas the briefcase has adjustable legs that can be lowered, raised and locked in position to fit the customer's height needs.

3. The Advanced briefcase of claim 2, whereas a briefcase with a locking mechanism that securely locks the Adjustable legs into the bottom of the briefcase housing unit.

4. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with a retractable desk top.

5. The Advanced briefcase of claim 4, whereas a briefcase with a hard desk top surface.

6. The Advanced briefcase of claim 4, whereas a briefcase transform into a Potable Desk.

7. The Advanced briefcase of claim 4, whereas a briefcase that can extend out to a larger desk to surface.

8. The Advanced briefcase of claim 4, whereas a briefcase with foldable left, right and front sidewalls.

9. The Advanced briefcase of claim 4, whereas a briefcase with extendable left, right and front sidewalls.

10. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase that completely waterproof.

11. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with attachable and detachable neck harness strap.

12. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with a cup holder.

13. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with attachable and detachable shoulder strap.

14. The Advanced briefcase of claim 2, whereas a briefcase with legs that can extend down and then be adjusted to desired height.

15. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase two PORTABLE USB ports for charging cell phones and other electrical devices and a charging port to charge the porting charging unit.

16. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with adjustable and retractable legs with a work desk that has wheels on the bottom of the briefcase for easy traveling.

17. The Advanced briefcase of claim 2, whereas a briefcase with adjustable and retractable legs

18. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with a work desk that has an adjustable handle on the top part of the briefcase for easy traveling.

19. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with a housing compartment to house the neck/shoulder strap harness.

20. The Advanced briefcase of claim 1, whereas a briefcase with a clip on the base of the briefcase to connect the neck/shoulder strap harness to.

Patent History
Publication number: 20210274928
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 23, 2020
Publication Date: Sep 9, 2021
Inventor: Travis Hanks (Newark, NJ)
Application Number: 16/826,969
Classifications
International Classification: A47B 3/10 (20060101); A47B 21/02 (20060101); A47B 21/06 (20060101); A47B 13/16 (20060101); A45C 3/02 (20060101); A45C 9/00 (20060101); A45C 13/00 (20060101); A45F 3/02 (20060101); A45C 15/00 (20060101);