Abstract: A luggage transport system includes a first piece of luggage and a transport platform coupled to the first piece of luggage and adapted for supporting at least one additional piece of luggage when in a working position, wherein the transport platform has a first part and a second part pivotably connected to the first part, wherein the second part is substantially perpendicular to the first part when the transport platform is in the working position.

Abstract: A folding shelf system for storing clothing in an article of luggage includes an article of luggage for storing objects. A shelf unit is selectively positioned in the article of luggage and clothing is selectively positioned on the shelf unit. The shelf unit is selectively positioned in a deployed position to facilitate the clothing to be accessible. The shelf unit is selectively positioned in a folded position such that the shelf unit is contained within the article of luggage.

Abstract: A computer keyboard holder has a wall angulated at a predetermined angle. A built-in shelf is offset from the front side of the wall and has a horizontal base that is angulated from the wall. The horizontal base has a top surface for storing objects. The built-in shelf has a back that is perpendicular to the base and a pair of triangular shaped sidewalls located such that the top surface is between the sidewalls. A bracket extends outwardly from a bottom edge of the wall to receive a portion of a lengthwise edge of a keyboard. A keyboard is stored on the keyboard holder by positioning a portion of the lengthwise edge of the keyboard on the bracket and leaning the keyboard against the front side of the wall. When a keyboard is stored on the keyboard holder, the keyboard obscures the view of the built-in shelf.

Abstract: The retracting luggage work station is a rolling suitcase with a retractable shelf that extends out from the top of the suitcase and provides support for a portable laptop computer or food or beverage items while waiting at an airport or other transportation terminal. The shelf also can function as a seat. Vertical telescoping support members are attached to the front of the shelf, and the back of the shelf engages a slot on the interior of the extendable handles of the suitcase permitting the shelf to be height adjustable. An integral carrying strap is attached to the top of the suitcase for aid in stowing the luggage work station in an overhead compartment or under an airplane seat.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a travel case having a deployable and retractable tray table assembly mounted to the back of the housing. The tray table is hinged to an extension member slidably disposed in a pocket within the compartment. The tray table is stowed within and completely contained by the compartment when not deployed. By unzipping the compartment and sliding the tray table and extension member upwardly, the tray table can be pivoted upwardly to a support position. In the support position, the tray table can rest upon the top of the case and the extension member can be locked in place so that it cannot slide downward. The compartment can be closed up around the extension member when the tray table is deployed.

Abstract: A beach accessory includes a carrying case having a plurality of storage compartments, a flexible mat stored within one of the storage compartments and extendable through a side of the carrying case, and a cushion pivotally attached to the carrying case. The cushion is connected to the carrying case by a pair of hinges to be rotatable between a first position wherein the cushion lies atop an upper surface of the carrying case, and a second position wherein the cushion rests, at least partially, on or adjacent to a ground surface. In the first position the cushion provides a cover for the storage compartments and a seat for a user of the beach accessory. In the second position a cushion provides a pillow for a person lying upon the mat after it has been extended from the carrying case. The carrying case is configured to provide a portable table when inverted, and includes an alarm clock, a radio receiver and a cassette tape player.

Abstract: A case particularly adapted to be utilized when playing Bingo. The case includes a lid which can be opened and expand to have an enlarged playing area substantially twice the surface area of the lid itself, and when thusly deployed, a marker storage area is exposed to allow access to Bingo markers. A pair of swinging doors is provided adjacent the front of the case which swing out and allows a plurality of different markers to be stored thereat whereby a plurality of Bingo games can be played simultaneously in a limited amount of space.

Abstract: A portable desk of the kind having an exterior working or writing surface and internal compartments for storing writing or work-related items. The desk is useful in support of the activities of traveling business persons such as sales, engineering, and management personnel over and above such desk now known in the trade. The desk having structure to hold important items required by traveling business persons in easily accessible compartments and in a manner such that the items cannot fall out or migrate between compartments when the desk is being carried or shipped. The desk having a two-section cover, the sections being respectively arranged to be pivoted upward to provide access to the whole of the interior or to a part of the interior.