Patent ID: 7051853
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: A45C,B60N,B62B

Abstract:
1. A convertible luggage device for transportation of items along a transportation surface, comprising: a main body having a long side and at least one short side, the main body including a compartment for storage, the compartment being capable of being opened and closed to retain items within the compartment; a handle and means for connecting the handle to the main body; and a first pair of wheels and a second pair of wheels and means for mounting the first pair of wheels to the main body for providing the first pair of wheels with, a first retracted position wherein the first pair of wheels include a portion which extends beyond both the long side and the at least one short side of the main body such that the luggage device can be rolled across a transportation surface with the long side being substantially vertical to the transportation surface and a second extended position wherein the first pair of wheels is extended and positioned further from the long side of the body than when in the first position; wherein the luggage device accomplishes storing and retaining items in the compartment when the long side of the luggage device is rolled along the transportation surface.