Abstract: A carrying case assembly is provided with a case defining an enclosed interior, and a collapsible handle assembly disposed within the case. The handle assembly includes a push button which allows the handle to collapse within the case. Wheels are provided on the outside of the case so that, in conjunction with the extended handle, the case may be transported as if it were a wheeled cart.

Abstract: An article of luggage has a handle received in a frame disposed along the interior rear wall of a flexible case to allow the article to be pulled along the ground or floor on wheels mounted in a wheel assembly affixed to the bottom of an article. The bottom plate has a pull-out ledge on which other luggage can be mounted and held in place by an elastic strap which is affixed to the case and can encircle the additional article or be buckled out of the way along the outer rear wall of the case.

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: Luggage cases, especially if they are large and bulky, usually have wheels and glides or legs to hold the case upright when loaded and permit the case to be pulled or wheeled. These same large cases present a large volume--an advantage when actually being used to carry clothing. However, this large volume is a disadvantage during packaging, storage and shipping after manufacture, such as between the factory and the store where it is sold. This large volume is a disadvantage also when the case is being stored by the owner between trips. Shown here is a case (10) with easily removable wheels (11) and feet (13). These external fittings attach to the outside of the luggage shell and have a projection (92) which extends to an aperture (90) in the wall of the case shell to the inside of the case. A manually releasable latch (96), such as a clip, engages and disengages this projection from the inside of the case to mount the wheel and leg to the outside of the case.

Abstract: The invention is an attachable pull handle for suitcases which are mounted on rollers. A pull handle is encased in a rectangular plastic housing with its hand grip portion protruding out. The housing is intended to be screwed to the top side of a suitcase. The pull handle is a rectangular cross-section rod with a hand grip at one end and two pins protruding 90 degrees to its axis at its other end. The housing cover includes a channel, allowing the pull handle rod to slide longitudinally inside the housing. A manually adjustable bridge stop is located about midway along the housing length, so that the pull handle may be used with only half its length extended, providing a rigid handle for pulling a suitcase. The pull handle can also be used fully extended and pivoted on the end of the housing at any comfortable angle for pulling a suitcase.

Abstract: A foldable baby chair comprising a chair back, a chair seat pivotally connected to the chair back via a pivot assembly. The pivot assembly consists of a salient part, a recess part suitable for interfittingly engaging with the salient part, and a positioning assembly, allowing the chair back to be pivot relative to the chair seat and then positioned at a desired inclination by means of the positioning assembly. Substantially inverted U-shaped guard rails are separately connected to the chair back and the chair seat by means of pivot assemblies, so that the inverted U-shaped guard rails are allowed to pivot relative to the chair back or chair seat and can be positioned to different inclinations. Extensible and foldable handle, visor, and footrest can be pivotly connected to the chair back and chair seat, thereby allowing the baby chair to be otherwise used as a baby cart, carry-cot, carryall, suitcase, dining chair, rocking chair, etc.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage including a body portion formed with a recess at two corners, a L-shaped member mounted the bottom of the body portion, an axle disposed on the L-shaped member and mounted across the two corners, two wheel protectors each fitted in the recess of the body portion, two wheels each pivotally connected with an end of the axle, two sleeves each including a plug having a cylindrical portion enclosed with a plurality of clamping members having a hook portion at the lower end and an annular member having an inner diameter which is just equal to an outer diameter of a cylinder formed by the clamping members, the annular member being shorter than the clamping members in height, the plug being fitted on a top of the body portion, the annular member being put on to the clamping members of plug, two tubular members having a lower end vertically mounted on the L-shaped member and an upper end inserted between the cylindrical portion and the clamping members of the plug, and a handle having two pull rods e

Abstract: An improved durable and damage resistant carry-on case having a built-in travel cart capable of being towed by itself or with several pieces of luggage. The handle of the cart can be retracted for convenient storage.

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: A two way towable luggage case comprising a generally parallelepiped body portion having a bottom wall, a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and two side walls; said bottom wall having a predetermined longitudinal axis and a predetermined width axis perpendicular to said longitudinal axis; said longitudinal axis defining a first towable direction and said width axis defining a second towable direction; a pair of longitudinally spaced first wheels mounted in fixed axle casters adjacent a first edge of said bottom wall and proximate to said front and rear walls; said first wheels rotating about caster axes parallel to said width axis; a pair of longitudinally spaced second wheels mounted in swivelable casters mounted adjacent a second edge of said bottom wall opposite said first edge; said swivelable casters having swivelable caster axes, whereby said second wheels may rotate on axes parallel to either of said predetermined longitudinal and said predetermined width axes; a telescopic handle associated with sa

Abstract: A wheeled assembly that is removably attachable to a garment bag. The wheeled assembly is affixed to the folded garment bag with a zipper. The wheeled assembly is tilted forward and the attached garment bag rides on the wheeled assembly. Both the wheeled assembly and the garment bag have rigid structural features to provide the structural integrity needed to roll the garment bag. The wheeled assembly has a retractable handle that telescopes upward so that a user can pull the rolling garment bag.

Abstract: An improved carry-on case having a built-in travel cart capable of being towed by itself or with several pieces of luggage. The handle of the cart can be retracted for convenient storage. The handle forms a part of a wheel assembly which can be selectively secured to the case having two positions to enable the case to be towed or used as a lift.

Abstract: A folding garment bag including flexible inner and outer cover panels, an internal pivotal frame mechanism, and a handle extendable from inside the bag to full extension for pulling in a direction of minimum width. The garment bag can be tightly folded and bound for compact stowing, or released, whereupon the frame mechanism is spring loaded to force the folded halves of the bag apart in an inverted V-shape configuration. The frame mechanism includes wheels protruding beyond the cover panels for wheeled transport.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle for a suitcase, which has a bottom surface, a top surface, and at least four sides where a first and second sides oppose one another and a third and fourth sides oppose one another. The suitcase further includes a plurality of wheels disposed on the bottom surface to provide transitional movement of the suitcase when the suitcase is pivoted about the plurality of wheels and placed in an inclined position.The handle comprising a first and second straps each having a first and second ends, the first and second straps being coupled to opposite sides of the suitcase.

Abstract: A wheeled suitcase has a handle connected via a cabling mechanism to a brake or lock for at least one wheel. A first spring mechanism acts upon the brake or lock in a locking direction with a lesser force than that of a second spring mechanism acting upon the cabling mechanism in the opposite direction. Engagement of the handle by the user releases the brake. The relaxation of the second spring mechanism allows the first spring mechanism to reengage the brake when the handle is released.

Abstract: A luggage steering device is formed of a hollow sleeve carried on a front wall or side of a typically wheeled article of luggage. Within the sleeve is coaxially positioned a hollow tube capable of axial rotation within and relative to the sleeve. A rigid steering rod is mounted for longitudinally-slidable coaxial insertion into and extraction from the tube. Hingedly connected to the rigid rod is an anchor which remains captively within and in predetermined axial registration with the tube while the rigid rod and hinge portion are extracted from the tube. The pivotal connection allows the rigid steering rod to be pivotally displaced upwardly and downwardly in a substantially vertical plane. The axial registration of the steering rod anchor to the swiveling inner tube assures that, in addition to vertically pivotal movement, the steering rod may be radially swiveled or rotated about a substantially horizontal plane by virtue of a mechanical connection between the anchor and the inner tube.

Abstract: A hand-carryable trailer and a method for deploying and stowing the same.

Abstract: A collapsible frame structure for a luggage assembly comprises two elongated bar members telescopically and movably received within two elongated tubular members at the lower ends thereof through skew holes provided on the receiving ends of the tubular members so as to make the bar members skew with respect to the tubular member and thus a frictional sleeve attached to the lower end of each of the bar members is in a frictional engagement with the inside surface of the respective tubular member. With such a frictional engagement, the bar members are allowed to move relative to the tubular members when forcibly pushed or pulled while capable of being maintained at any desirable position along the length of the tubular members.

Abstract: A travel bag having a handle assembly consisting of an elongated handle bar movably inserted in a channel plate for carrying, and a U-shaped auxiliary handle pivoted to the channel plate for lifting. The travel bag also has a fixed castor on a curved bottom thereof in the middle, a first pair of opposite swivel castors on one end of the bottom edge, and a second pair of opposite swivel castors on an opposite end of the bottom edge. The fixed castor and either pair of opposite swivel castors are in contact with the ground as the luggage is moved.

Abstract: A garment bag luggage cart attachment (10) fastens to a conventional soft-sided garment bag (12), which folds along spine (14) and has a handle (16) midway along the spine (14). Attachment (10) is formed from a first frame member (18) and a second frame member (20) pivotally connected to the first frame member (18) at (22) and (24). A flexible fabric belt (42) is permanently attached at one end to raised central portion (26) on the first frame member (18) and is releasably attached around raised central portion (30) on the second frame member (20) by means of Velcro type fasteners at (44). A set of short straps (46) are fastened to bottoms (28) and (32) of the first and second frame members (18) and (20). Straps (48) are fastened to strap rings (36) at ends (38) and (40). The straps (48) are double layered, with layers (50) and (52) free to separate along either side of the garment bag (12).

Abstract: A luggage case has a bottom wall supported on four swivel wheels that permit the luggage case to be turned in any direction about a vertical axis. Two of the swivel wheels are part of a leading wheel assembly, and two of the swivel wheels are part of a trailing wheel assembly. Each wheel assembly has a one-piece molded plastic base including an elongated plate extending transversely of the bottom wall of the luggage case and attached thereto, and a pair of downwardly open protective cups surrounding respective swivel wheels. A retractable handle system includes a fixed portion mounted on the top wall of the case, and a movable portion having a handle that may be extended and tilted upwardly for pulling the case along the ground.

Abstract: A portable folding utility carrier, is capable of carrying a maximum load of sixty (60) pounds and used for transporting objects from place to place. The portable folding utility carrier is very similar to that of a suitcase but with wheels attached to the interior surface for easy maneuvering. When the portable folding utility carrier is not utilized, the portable folding utility carrier can be folded and carried around like a suitcase.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a portable motorized suitcase which can operate in either self-propelled or manual modes. The suitcase includes an extendable handle which is provided with a multi-position switch, allowing the user to selectively control the speed of the suitcase when in the self-propelled mode, as well as allowing the user to choose between modes of operation. A motor, which is controlled by the multi-position switch located on an extendable handle, conveys power to the ground engaging wheel via a centrifugal clutch arrangement. The clutch allows the motor to propel the suitcase when it is in the self-propelling mode while not hindering the rolling of the wheels when the motor is in the manual mode. Therefore, the motor and clutch arrangement either turns the wheels or allows them to free-wheel, depending upon the operator's positioning of the multi-position switch. Transition between modes of operation occurs automatically in accordance with user manipulation of the switch.

Abstract: A transport device is provided that includes a wheel assembly having a round axle that supports a pair of wheels and a handle and that has at least two separated flattened portions. The flattened portions each have a diametrical dimension smaller than the axle diameter in one direction only. At least two first wall members extend away from a surface and are positioned to accept the flattened portions of the axle. Each wall member terminates in a first edge and defines a first slot therein. One end of each slot has an opening just large enough to pass one of the flattened portions of the axle but not large enough to pass the full diameter of the axle. The slots of each wall member are aligned for jointly holding the axle. At least one second wall member is included that extends away from the surface and terminates in a second edge. The second wall member defines a second slot therein for accepting and retaining a portion of the handle when the handle is positioned parallel to the surface.

Abstract: A mobile cooler including a compartment having pivotable wheels and a handle assembly for pulling the cooler. A pair of wheel assemblies individually pivot within recesses in the cooler from a raised to a lowered position. In the lowered position the cooler can be transported over smooth or uneven terrain. The handle telescopes partly into the compartment, and partly folds down by a pair of hinges to fit within recesses in the compartment lid. The handle length can be adjusted to suit the user.

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: An article of wheeled luggage having a pair of rear wheels for rolling engagement with an underlying support surface further includes a control rod located in close proximity to the front wall of the luggage and carrying a freely-rotatable front wheel at its bottom end and a pivotally-attached pull-handle at its top end. The control rod extends substantially vertically along at least a portion of the front wall and is axially rotatable so as correspondingly vary the orientation of the front wheel which is maintained in rolling engagement with the support surface. The control rod has a generally L-shaped construction including an upper leg extending along the front wall and a lower leg disposed proximate the bottom wall of the article of luggage, the front wheel being mounted in a predeterminately-fixed orientation on the lower leg.

Abstract: A multi-purpose device which can be easily converted from a compact case to a carrying cart and to a table. The carrying cart and the table have triangular support systems which enable the devices to be highly stable and carry increased loads. A roller forming part of the device has three narrow areas for low rolling friction over hard surfaces with wider concave-shaped or escalloped areas between the narrow areas to preclude excessive sinking on soft surfaces (e.g., beaches, dirt parking lots, grassy areas, snow etc). The device includes carrying space and a frame, which is used in the table arrangement, for attaching a trashbag liner to hold trash during and after the conclusion of a picnic, a day at the beach, etc.

Abstract: Luggage has a generally rectangular container. A vertical sheath is fixed to the inside of the container along an end wall. A rigid handle is slidably mounted in the sheath and when extended is pivotable to a forwardly-inclined attitude for pulling the luggage. A wheel is mounted on the bottom wall of the luggage and centered between the forward and rearward end walls. A pair of wheels are mounted on the bottom wall adjacent each end wall.

Abstract: This is a device for detachably attaching large wheels to the bottom of a suitcase. The wheels are connected together by a common axle. A bracket is molded or attached to the bottom of the suitcase and the bracket has axle receiving slots formed therein. A lever is pivotally mounted on the bracket, and when the axle of the wheels is inserted in the axle receiving slots, the lever is pivoted in a direction which closes off the entrance to the slot and locks the axis in the slot. A device is provided for pivoting the lever in a direction which allows the axle to be removed from the slot.

Abstract: Luggage cases which include four wheels may uncontrollably roll down inclined conveyor belts and the like. Disclosed is a brake system for selectively disabling at least some of the four wheels 12,14 on such a case 10. Preferably, this brake system is selectively operated by a pull strap or the like. In one condition, the brake system deploys a ground engaging arm which supports one end of the case 10 and prevents the wheels to be disabled from engaging the inclined surface of the conveyor belt.

Abstract: The trolley has a collapsible structure composed of rigid or semi-rigid, typically cardboard panels. The panels can be folded relative to one another between a collapsed state in which the majority of them lie in compact, coplanar relationship and an erected state in which they define an open-topped box. A wheeled axle is connected to the structure to permit the box to wheeled over the ground. Handles are provided for carrying the structure when collapsed and for steering the trolley when erected. Also, tabs are provided that lock in suitable slots to maintain the collapsed and erected condition of the panels.

Abstract: An improved carry-on case having a built-in travel cart capable of being towed by itself or with several pieces of luggage. The handle of the cart can be retracted for convenient storage.

Abstract: A suitcase incorporates a foldable handle assembly (22) and wheels (15,16) which are automatically moved into protruding positions when the handle assembly is extended. With the extended handle upright, a major face of the case is substantially horizontal and further cases can be stacked on the case, which serves as a trolley.

Abstract: A wheel-equipped carrying case can be carried by hand or rolled along the ground using an extensible U-shaped handle conveniently stored when not in use. The extensible handle slides through holes in substantially rigid end walls into a pair of storage tubes in the interior of the case. Wheels are rotatively attached to ends of the storage tubes extending beyond one end wall. For added stiffness each end wall includes a flange around the periphery of the wall with a groove therein. The grooves accommodate the free ends of the side and bottom walls of the case during assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the extensible handle telescopes into tubes mounted on the bottom of the case and wheels are attached to the end wall opposite the end wall through which the extensible handle projects. One or more pivotally mounted support frames on the bottom of the case wheels allow the case to rest in a level position when it is not being carried or rolled.

Abstract: An extensible motor bicycle is equipped with a body virtually in the form of a suitcase. The body houses within itself, at least partially, several mechanical members necessary for motion and an actuating device operatively connected to the members and capable of automatically controlling coming out and return within the body.

Abstract: A retractable handle assembly is disclosed, comprising an elongate handle body (8, 10) having a lower end pivotally attached to an upper surface of the storage case, and extendable from a retracted position to an extended position. The handle body is adapted having an elongate internal cavity, and a profiled opening (56) extending through a lower surface. A release spring plate member (16) is fixedly mounted at one end within the handle body cavity, and has a profiled free end extending within the cavity in cantilever fashion toward handle lower body end. The release spring plate member pivots about the anchored end in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the handle body. A handle link plate member (22) is further provided having a lower end pivotally attached to the case upper surface, inboard of the handle lower end.

Abstract: A multipurpose recreational cart comprised of a round barrel shaped body, a handle for pushing or pulling the cart, a lid opening to expose the interior of the barrel and a chair pivotally connected in the interior of the barrel such that when the lid is opened a chair is exposed.

Abstract: Luggage has a generally rectangular container. A vertical sheath is fixed to the inside of the container along an end wall. A rigid handle is slidably mounted in the sheath and when extended is pivotable to a forwardly-inclined attitude for pulling the luggage. A spring attached to the lower end of the handle returns the handle to a vertical position when it is released. Major wheels are mounted on the luggage by fixed transverse axles adjacent the bottom wall and centered between the forward and rearward end walls. A castered wheel is mounted on the bottom wall adjacent each end wall.

Abstract: A tolley for supporting a wheel of a vehicle so that the vehicle may be driven or moved without the wheel touching the ground. The trolley has a hinged frame equipped with three or more wheels, a drive-on part which tilts upward when a wheel is driven onto the trolley and which then supports the wheel from behind, and a front support member. The front support member may be locked in place after the wheel has come to rest on the trolley. The trolley may be folded for storage.

Abstract: A luggage cart adapted to remain attached to the luggage during stowage includes a wheeled support structure and a pair of bracket members set apart by the length of a piece of luggage. The bracket members are conformed to the shape of the cross-sectional contour of the rim of the piece of luggage to be transported and are clamped in position between two halves of the luggage to connect the luggage to the cart.

Abstract: A collapsible trailer/ramp assembly is provided which is formed by a pair of deck plates that are interconnected by a hinge along the longitudinal centerline of the deck. The downturned side and end edges of the plates and a plurality of longitudinal and transverse structural members provide the trailer or ramp structure with efficient structural integrity. These structural members also function to define a storage receptacle which is adapted to receive the drawbar structure, wheel assemblies, transverse structural bridge plates and locking pins of the trailer/ramp assembly. When the deck sections are folded the storage receptacle is completely closed to thereby prevent loss of any of the stored components of the trailer/ramp assembly. All of the component parts are assembled to the deck sections by means of manually insertible and removable pins so that tools and other equipment are not required for assembly and disassembly procedures.

Abstract: A suitcase frame (1) provided with means to carry luggage and a document suitcase as well. The frame is provided with carrying wheels (6, 7) pivotable between a position inside the frame (1) and an operable position outside the frame (1). The wheels (6, 7) are actuated by the handle (10) of the suitcase frame (1).

Abstract: A portable collapsible cart for use in self-service stores for carrying groceries, hardware and the like is disclosed. The cart has an upper compartment area and a lower planar area. The end walls of the upper compartment area and the lower planar area may be folded to permit the cart to be collapsed for easy transportability.

Abstract: A case having at least one wheel mounted adjacent the case's floor, that wheel being retractable interiorly of the case into a storage position and extendable exteriorly of the case below the floor where the case can roll on the wheel. One feature is that a retract operator connected to the wheel is manually movable in one of generally parallel and normal directions relative to the floor in order to retract the wheel into the storage position, and a separate extend operator also connected to the wheel is manually movable in the other of the generally parallel and normally directions relative to the floor in order to extend the wheel into the use position. Another feature is that a single spring motor is connected with both the retract and extend operator in order to continually bias both those operators toward one of each operator's first and second operational positions.

Abstract: A convertible car seat apparatus is set forth wherein an "L" shaped car seat is provided with a pivotally mounted "U" shaped frame mounted to the sides of the car seat wherein the frame, when positioned in a first downward position, retracts the associated wheels of the car seat underlying the seat wherein pivoting of the "U" shaped frame to a position overlying the seat in a second position extends the wheels of the car seat and further enables extension of a sunshade positioned within the "U" shaped frame, as well as the removal of a padded abutment member positioned between the shade and the seat. Further, storage pouches are secured to the sides and rear surface of the seat for storage of articles associated with the care of an associated infant within the seat.

Abstract: An axle wheel assembly is removably attached to the base of a suitcase by attaching a pair of brackets to opposite sides of the base of the suitcase. The upper edge of each bracket is provided with a downwardly extending slot. A pivotally mounted slot entrance cover is mounted on the bracket and is pivotal in one direction to cover the entrance to the slot to prevent the axle of the axle wheel assembly from falling out of the slot once the axle is inserted in the slot, and pivotal in another direction to open the entrance to the slot to permit the removal of the axle from the slot. The length of the axle is larger than the width of the suitcase so wheels of any size can be secured to the ends of the axle.

Abstract: A foldable mechanic's creeper that it particularly compact and easy to store includes hinge-connected panel members, each having a panel portion and a peripheral flange portion, the panel members being movable between an open position and a closed position in which the flange portions are in edge-contact for forming a closed container. In the open position, the panel members are rollingly supported on casters for carrying a user in a supine position, the user's head being supported on a padded support that is removably mounted in horizontally spaced relation to one of the panel members. With the panel members in the closed psition, the head support and the casters can be safely enclosed within the container that is formed by the panel members. An extensible mount for the head support serves as a carrying handle for the folded creeper.

Abstract: A collapsible transport cart having down-folding side and end panels is disclosed. The side and/or end panels are spring biased in directions so as to assist the user in converting the cart from a collapsed to an operative configuration. A tow bar/handle is attached to the front of the cart so as to be generally pivotal in a vertical plane. Also provided is means whereby the tow bar/handle may be locked in a vertical "ready" position while not in use.

Abstract: The case has a self-contained handle and wheels which can be extended for rolling the case along or retracted for stowing the case. The wheels are mounted to framework inside of the case by a mounting rod, which rod turns to move the wheels between the stowed and the deployed positions. The handle is also coupled to the framework and can be extended from a stowed position inside of the case to a deployed position outside of the case. The handle is coupled to the wheel mounting rod through a linkage rod which turns the mounting rod. As the handle is extended to the deployed position, the linkage rod turns the mounting rod to deploy the wheels. The wheels are stowed into the case by stowing the handle.