Patent ID: 6644448
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: A45C,Y10S

Abstract:
A soft-sided carrying case comprising:a primary compartment, the primary compartment including a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall and a bottom wall, a first one of the sidewalls and a second one of the sidewalls each including an extended portion; a first upper compartment, the first upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, one of the sidewalls of the first upper compartment being contiguous with and formed by the extended portion of the first sidewall of the primary compartment, the extended portion of the first sidewall defining a first hinge line generally adjacent to an interface defined between the primary compartment and the first upper compartment, the first hinge line permitting the first upper compartment to pivot about the first hinge line between a folded position and an unfolded position; and a second upper compartment, the second upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, one of the sidewalls of the second upper compartment being contiguous with and formed by the extended portion of the second sidewall of the primary compartment, the extended portion of the second sidewall defining a second hinge line generally adjacent to an interface defined between the primary compartment and the second upper compartment, the second hinge line permitting the second upper compartment to pivot about the second hinge line between a folded position and an unfolded position; the carrying case including a pair of wheels and an extendable handle; and wherein the carrying case includes at least one extendable cord having a portion adapted for securement to the extendable handle, the cord and the handle cooperating to define a space sized to receive a parcel.