Abstract:
An apparatus for retaining and transporting baggage comprising a selectively mobile structure having a guide handle for controlling movement thereof and means for moving the structure connected at an end opposite the guide handle. A first platform is connected at an end opposite the guide handle and adjacent to the moving means for retaining baggage thereon. A second platform is pivotally connected to the structure at a point substantially equidistant from the guide handle and the first platform. A supporting mechanism is pivotally connected to an underside of THE second platform for supporting THE second platform against a surface. Upon pivoting the second platform about a pivot point, the second platform moves from a first position parallel to the structure to a second position perpendicular to the structure. The support means pivots and is parallel to the structure and engages the surface to support a predetermined amount of weight resting on the second platform while simultaneously retaining any baggage on the first platform.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   1. Field of the Invention 
   The present invention relates generally to transporting objects and, more specifically, to a device specially suited for easily transporting baggage and simultaneously providing a seat for a user. The device includes a platform for retaining baggage and a seat having an adjustable height. A plurality of support legs are connected to an underside of the seat and provide for added stability for the seat. The seat is moveable along a track to provide additional support in retaining baggage of different sizes. The device also includes a handle and wheels for easy maneuverability and is able to be compacted for easier storage. 
   2. Description of the Prior Art 
   There are other transporting devices designed for carrying baggage. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 2,377,815 issued to Sides et al. on Jun. 5, 1945. 
   Another patent was issued to Coupe on Apr. 14, 1970 as U.S. Pat. No. 3,506,280 another U.S. Pat. No. 3,997,213 was issued to Smith et al. on Dec. 14, 1976 and still yet another was issued on Sep. 22, 1981 to Barriere as U.S. Pat. No. 4,290,625. 
   Another patent was issued to Suchy on Apr. 6, 1982 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,323,260. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 4,733,905 was issued to Buikerood, et al. on Mar. 29, 1988. Another was issued to King on Apr. 25, 1989 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,824,167 and still yet another was issued on Nov. 5, 1991 to Chang as U.S. Pat. No. 5,062,650. 
   Another patent was issued to Said on Nov. 30, 1993 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,265,892. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,659 was issued to Dittmer on Sep. 23, 1997. Another was issued to Krulik on Sep. 28, 1999 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,957,349 and still yet another was issued on Nov. 10, 1976 to Hamel as U.K. Patent No. GB 1455114. 
   Another patent was issued to Tadao on Nov. 28, 1985 as Japanese. Patent No. JP7308219. Yet another Japanese Patent No. JP11059427 was issued to Kazuo on Mar. 2, 1999. Another was issued to Iwao on Feb. 12, 2004 as Japanese Patent No. JP2004042761. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 2,377,815 
   Inventor: Sides et al. 
   Issued: Jun. 5, 1945 
   In a cart, a pair of relatively long upwardly and rearwardly inclined side bars, a pair of relatively short upwardly and forwardly inclined side bars pivotally connected scissors fashion to the long side bars, supporting wheels adjacent the lower ends of the side bars, a cross rod at the upper ends of the long side bars, which cross rod forms the handle of the cart and also serves as one of two complementary hand-grip portions which upon being squeezed together act to collapse the cart, a lower basket carrying shelf pivotally supported at one end by one of the pairs of side bars, a stop on the other pair of side bars on which the other end of the shelf is supported with the shelf in a substantially horizontal position, toggle links connecting the shelf with the last mentioned side bars for causing the free end of the shelf to swing upwardly into a collapsed position when the short side bars are swung about their pivots into substantially the plane of the long side bars, an upper basket carrying shelf pivotally supported adjacent its rear end by the upper ends of the short side bars, a stop on the long side bars under which the rear end of the upper shelf is engaged with the shelf in a substantially horizontal position, and a cross rod on the front end of the upper shelf, which cross rod is spaced forwardly from the other portions of the upper shelf to leave a hand opening and serves as the other of said hand-grip portions in collapsing the cart, the upper shelf being freely tiltable into an inverted position in which the cross rod on the front end of the same is disposed within convenient one hand gripping distance of the cross rod at the upper ends of the long side bars, said two hand-grip portions upon being gripped from opposite sides and squeezed together acting to draw upwardly and rearwardly the upper forwardly projecting ends of the short side bars and bring about complete collapse of the cart. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 3,506,280 
   Inventor: Coupe 
   Issued: Apr. 14, 1970 
   In combination with a golf cart or the like having a wheel-equipped frame structure, a removable and foldable seat assembly comprising a seat-defining platform equipped with leg structure pivotally secured along the underside of the platform for movement with respect thereto between a folded position in which the leg structure extends generally along the platform and an open position in which the leg structure is generally normal thereto, a bearing fixedly secured to said frame structure, a support arm removably carried by said bearing for swinging movements with respect thereto, means along the underside of said platform pivotally supporting said arm for movement relative thereto between such folded and open positions, and linkage interconnecting said arm and leg structure for enforcing concurrent movements thereon relative to said platform, interconnection of said arm and bearing being the only attachment of said seat assembly to said cart so that said seat assembly can be separated from and attached to said cart by selectively removing said arm from and connecting it with said bearing. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 3,997,213 
   Inventor: William Q. Smith et al. 
   Issued: Dec. 14, 1976 
   Tubular assemblies are interpivotally connected so as to form a stable seat when the assemblies are pivoted into an expanded position but form a wheeled carryall when in the collapsed position. One assembly cooperates with the other assemblies to provide a seat back when in the expanded position and likewise provides a gripping handle for manual movement when the assemblies are in the collapsed position. A second of the assemblies has wheels attached thereto which are pivoted out of engagement with the surface when in the expanded position but pivoted so as to provide wheeled engagement with the surface when the assemblies are interpivotally collapsed. The third assembly cooperates with the wheeled assembly to provide the seating arrangement in the expanded configuration and the carryall portion when in the collapsed configuration. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 4,290,625 
   Inventor: Alain Barriere 
   Issued: Sep. 22, 1981 
   A foldable baggage carrying device is disclosed which has relatively moveable frame members which enable the device to be convertible into multiple position for different uses. When used as a baggage carrier a second frame member is moved into position as an extension of the first frame member and baggage is carried on a baggage support at the bottom of the first frame member. The second frame member includes a seat unit and seat back so that if desired a user can place a support or prop on the ground so that the second frame member will be perpendicular to the first frame member to form a seat. If it is desired to carry the unit without baggage, the frame elements are moved into an inoperative position such that the support and both frame members are collapsed and locked together. This results in a compact and easy to carry unit. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 4,323,260 
   Inventor: Adalbert W. Suchy 
   Issued: Apr. 6, 1982 
   A folding chair and cart structure having an upright frame and a transverse member pivoted thereto, one end of the transverse frame forming a seat portion and the other end extending beyond the upright frame and carrying a pair of wheels, a sheet of canvas secured to the upright and transverse frames to form a seat and a track for removable engagement with the wheels. The structure functions as a cart by merely tilting the upright frame to a horizontal position and the entire structure is foldable into a compact unit for transport and storage. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 4,733,905 
   Inventor: Kenneth N. Buickerood 
   Issued: Mar. 29, 1988 
   A two-wheeled vehicle which can be collapsed into a fully compact, retracted condition or expanded into any one of a number of different forms including the form of a cart, a chair or seat and a two-wheeled carrier for an elongated object, such as a two-wheeled carrier for an elongated object, such as a surfboard. The vehicle has an axle provided with a pair of wheels at the opposed ends thereof. First and second U-shaped elements are pivotally connected to the shaft near respective wheels. A flexible sheet is mounted on and extends between the crosspieces of the first and second elements. Third and fourth U-shaped elements are pivotally coupled intermediate their ends on respective first and second elements, and the positions of these third and fourth elements determine the form in which the unit is to assume. A locking bar near each mounting plate frictionally engages the fourth element to releasably lock the latter in its operative position so that the fourth element forms the handle of a cart. Adjustments of the third and fourth elements from the cart locations thereof permits the unit of the present invention to be converted from the cart to a chair and from the chair to a two-wheeled carrier. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 4,824,167 
   Inventor: Mynor King 
   Issued: Apr. 25, 1989 
   A combination device disposable in an unfolded position for use wherein it may function as a conventional; or fishing chair, and in a folded position for use as a baggage carrier. The device is defined by a pair of U-shaped metal tubular members which are pivotally connected together, with one member having a pair of legs provided with wheels and angled end portions. The end portions engage the ground in the unfolded position and the wheels engage the ground in the folded position. The other member includes a U-shaped portion which functions as a chair back in the unfolded position and a handle in the folded position. A flexible seat with attached storage pocket, fishing pole support bracket and article support rack are also provided. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 5,062,650 
   Inventor: C. I. Chang 
   Issued: Nov. 5, 1991 
   A multi-function chair comprising a fore and a hind leg pivotally combined together and adapted to be altered to become a chair or a light duty truck or to be folded up to become a small dimension for storing away. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 5,265,892 
   Inventor: Brian R. Said 
   Issued: Nov. 30, 1993 
   The flexible cargo container of this cart partially deflects inside-out as the cart truss supporting it changes orientation pivoting on wheels rotatably mounted at the aft lower extremity of downwardly projecting support struts to serve as a chair. Leg supports providing static stability are pivotably mounted to extend forward thereby resisting tipping moments about the wheel axle with payload located intermediate thereto. Rotation of the forward end of the cart upwardly and rearwardly brings the rearward upper connect strut in contact with the support surface exposing the underside of the flexible container inverted to concavity, resulting in a chair of supine positioning. Support struts making up the truss fold about pivotable connections yielding a non-use flat geometry for storage. Snap releasable interconnections dissociate struts from the truss in further disassembly. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,659 
   Inventor: Thomas E. Dittmer 
   Issued: Sep. 23, 1997 
   A platform assembly and wheel assembly for retrofitting a folding chair to form a combination chair and hand truck. The platform assembly is removably attached to the bottom section of the pair of leg members forming the front legs of the folding chair. Similarly, the wheel assembly is removably attached to the bottom section of the pair of load support members forming the back legs of the folding chair. The wheel assembly includes a plurality of brackets for removably attaching the wheel assembly to the pair of upright support members, an axle fixedly attached to the plurality of brackets, and a pair of wheels rotatably connected to opposite ends of the axle. The platform assembly includes a lift member, a transverse platform and a plurality of elongated right and left channels extending vertically from the lift member or clamps for removably attaching the platform assembly to the front legs of the folding chair. When the combination chair and hand truck is folded in an open position, it will function as a chair. When the combination chair and hand truck is folded in a closed position, it will function as a hand truck. 
   U.S. Pat. No. 5,957,349 
   Inventor: Richard J. Krulik 
   Issued: Sep. 28, 1999 
   A combination article of baggage seat unit is disclosed, in which the seat unit may be completely separated from the baggage when it is desired to use the seat and when in its storage condition is compactly contained within an auxiliary compartment of the article of baggage. The seat unit may also be used while it is connected to the baggage, with a portion of the baggage re-positioned to provide a cushion of for the seat, and is secured to a planar support member for the emplacement of the seat unit within the article of baggage. 
   U.K. Patent Number GB1455114 
   Inventor: Theodore Hamel 
   Issued: Nov. 23, 1972 
   A push chair having a longitudinally collapsible chassis is provided with a seat  40  and seat support frame  24  which are pivoted upwardly during collapse, the chassis side frames  10 ,  11  being collapsed by pivotal movement of the handle frame  29 . Each side frame includes members  12 ,  13  pivotally interconnected at  14  which mount the wheel axles  15 ,  19 , seat frame  24  and handle  29 . The frame  24  is also pivoted to an arm  26  pivotally mounted on a vertical member  23  at each side of the chassis and which is pivoted at  21  and  30  respectively to the member  12  and handle frame  29 . On downward pivoting of the handle frame members  12 ,  13  and frame  24  are moved towards members  23  along with the seat which is supported by a strap and buckle  43 ,  46  on the frame  24 . A baggage support platform  47  is mounted on members  23  and pivotally mounted trailing arms  20  support the rear wheel axle ( FIG. 2 , not shown) and brake levers ( 54 ) equipped with brake shoes  56 . 
   Japanese Patent Number JP7308219 
   Inventor: Takeuchi Tadao 
   Issued: Nov. 28, 1995 
   PURPOSE: To easily assemble a chair for sitting thereon by using the lower end of a handle as a rear leg, housing all of a seat, a front leg and a lateral batten within the same plane as the handle during the non-use of the chair, and pulling out the seat, the front leg and the batter toward the back of the handle at the time of using the chair. 
   CONSTITUTION: A seat  5 , a front leg  6  and a lateral batten  7  are provided as the constituent members of a chair  8 , and the lower end of the vertical pipe  10  of a handle  1  is also used as the rear leg  4  of the chair  8  in common. The seat  5  has one end rotatably connected to the front leg  6  and the other end rotatably connected to a slider  13 . At the time of carrying a baggage, the slider  13  is moved and kept at the upper section of the vertical pipe  10 . In this case, the seat  5  is lifted with the slider  13 , and the seat  5 , the front leg  6  and the batten  7  come to be positioned along the same linear line. Then, when the slider  13  is moved to the lower section of the handle  1 , the seat  5  becomes vertical to the handle  1  and the front leg  6  also becomes vertical to the seat  5 . In addition, the batten  7  also becomes vertical to the handle  1  and the front leg  6 . As a result, the chair  8  directed backward can be assembled. 
   Japanese Patent Number JP11059427 
   Inventor: Kimura Kazuo 
   Issued: Mar. 2, 1999 
   PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a folding pushcart having excellent design, high easiness to use and safety with which a user can smoothly convey baggage during walking or shopping, and on which the uses can sit for rest. 
   SOLUTION: A chair composing a pushcart is directed to the rear side, differently from the conventional case. A seat surface, as cover of a baggage housing part, can be opened from the rear side. A handle  15  is attached to the front side of the pushcart, rotatably around the attaching part. A locking device is arranged for locking the rotation of the handle  15  at a proper position. 
   Japanese Patent Number JP2004042761 
   Inventor: Sekizaki Iwao 
   Issued: Feb. 12, 2004 
   PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a carry cart which is used for a cart by placing a baggage on a deck part of a leg body, used for a chair by seating on a seat part of the leg body, and used for a pack frame by placing the baggage on the deck part and carrying a back-carrying part on the back, folds the leg body by a folding mechanism when not in use, and enhances the flexibility of applications, the portability and the convenience of multi-purpose applications such as camping and fishing. 
   SOLUTION: A wheel  3  is disposed on a support frame  1 , a leg body  4  which is also used for a deck part M and a seat part S is disposed in a folding manner by a folding mechanism  5 , and a back-carrying part  6  is disposed on the support frame. 
   SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION 
   The present invention relates generally to transporting objects and, more specifically, to a device specially suited for easily transporting baggage and simultaneously providing a seat for a user. The device includes a platform for retaining baggage and a seat having an adjustable height. A plurality of support legs are connected to an underside of the seat and provide for added stability for the seat. The seat is moveable along a track to provide additional support in retaining baggage of different sizes. The device also includes a handle and wheels for easy maneuverability and is able to be compacted for easier storage. 
   A primary object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier that overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art. 
   A secondary object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier able to accommodate a plurality of different types of baggage. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier that provides a user with a seat. 
   Still another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier that is collapsible for storage purposes. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier having a handle. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier wherein the handle is extendable and retractable. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier having a back support. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier wherein the back support is pivotally fastened. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier wherein the back support is padded with additional lumbar support. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier having legs attached to the seat. 
   Another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier wherein the legs are extendable and retractable. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier wherein a tension exists to keep the legs in an extended or retracted position. 
   Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier wherein the tensioned legs aid in retaining the baggage on the platform. 
   Still another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier wherein the legs traverse along a track under the seat to accommodate baggage of various thickness. 
   Still another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier that is simple and easy to use. 
   Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a seated baggage carrier that is inexpensive to manufacture and operate. 
   Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds. 
   The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a seated baggage carrier having telescopic poles that may be expanded or contracted in across a substantially vertical plane to adjust the height of the handle, back pad and seat. The bottom of the carrier includes a base, fitted with wheels and a baggage platform for the placement of baggage thereon. A plurality of fold-out support bars are mounted to the bottom of the seating platform. The support bars are connected via a track providing additional support to the seat platform while in use or to serve as retaining elements for baggage held on the baggage platform. 
   The foregoing and other objects and advantages will appear from the description to follow. In the description reference is made to the accompanying drawing, which forms a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the accompanying drawing, like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views. 
   The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is best defined by the appended claims. 

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES 
     In order that the invention may be more fully understood, it will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: 
       FIG. 1  is an illustrative view of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention in use; 
       FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention; 
       FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention; 
       FIG. 4  is a perspective view of the bottom of the seat of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention; 
       FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the bottom of the seat of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention; 
       FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the side of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention; 
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the side of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention; 
       FIG. 8  is an illustrative view of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention in use; and 
       FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the side of the seated baggage carrier of the present invention. 
   

   DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCED NUMERALS 
   Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views, the Figures illustrate the seated baggage carrier of the present invention. With regard to the reference numerals used, the following numbering is used throughout the various drawing Figures.
           10  Seated baggage carrier of the present invention     12  user     14  toting handle     16  back pad     18  lumbar support     20  first telescopic pole     22  first adjustment element     24  seat platform     28  support legs     30  wheels     32  baggage platform     34  baggage     36  tension spring     38  seat top     40  seat bottom     42  roller     44  track     46  leg lock     48  lock spring     50  leg lock arrow     52  leg arrow     54  spring tensioned     56  first bottom     58  second bottom     60  second adjustment element     62  first side of telescopic pole     64  second side of telescopic pole     66  second telescopic pole     68  second pole base     70  left side of seat     72  right side of seat     74  leg top     76  post     78  first end tension spring     80  second end tension spring     82  front of seat bottom     84  first directional arrow     86  second directional arrow     88  tilt directional arrow       

   DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
   The following discussion describes in detail one embodiment of the invention (and several variations of that embodiment). This discussion should not be construed, however, as limiting the invention to those particular embodiments; practitioners skilled in the art will recognize numerous other embodiments as well. For definition of the complete scope of the invention, the reader is directed to appended claims. 
   Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views,  FIGS. 1 through 9  illustrate a seated baggage carrier of the present invention which is indicated generally by the reference numeral  10 . 
     FIG. 1  is an illustrative view of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention in use. The seated baggage carrier  10  includes a toting handle  14  attached to a first side  62  of a pair of first telescopic poles  20  via a first adjustment element  22 . A second side  64  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  is attached to a second adjustment element  60 . A back pad  16  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Shown herein, the back pad  16  is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad  16  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support a user&#39;s  12  back. Extending from the second adjustment element  60  to a second pole base  68 , shown in  FIG. 2 , is a pair of second telescopic poles  66 . A plurality of wheels  30  are connected to the second pole base  68  via an axel passing therethrough. 
   A seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 . The seat platform  24  has a seat top  38 , a seat bottom  40 , a left side  70  and a right side  72 , which will be discussed in more detail with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform  24  and the back pad  16 . A baggage platform  32 , shown in  FIG. 2 , extends horizontally from the second pole base  68  and is parallel with the seat platform  24 , when the seat platform  24  is fully extended. A pair of support legs  28  extend vertically from the seat bottom  40 , one on each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  are extendible and tensioned to help keep baggage  34  on the baggage platform  32 , as will be later discussed in more detail with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . 
   Shown herein, a user  12  is sitting on the seat top  38  of the seat platform  24 . The user rests his back on the back pad  16 . The back pad  16  may include a lumbar support  18  for more comfortable sitting. The baggage  34  rests on the baggage platform  32 , shown in  FIG. 2 . The support legs  28  are extended and support to the seat platform  24 . The support legs  28  also provide tension to assist in keeping the baggage  34  on the baggage platform  32 . The tension applied to the baggage  34  causes the baggage  34  to be retained on the platform  32  and between the legs  28  and second telescopic poles  66 . 
   The seated baggage carrier of the present invention is advantageous in that it provides the option of selectively adjusting the seat platform  24  and back pad  16  of the seated baggage carrier  10 . The seat platform  24  can be adjusted vertically along the second telescopic pole  66  and the back pad can be adjusted vertically along the first telescopic pole  20  to adjust for users of different heights. The seated baggage carrier  10  is usable at any given time during transit or after arrival at a destination. The tensioned legs  28  additionally serve as retaining members for the baggage  34 . 
     FIG. 2  is a perspective view of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier  10  includes the toting handle  14 , attached to the first side  62  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  via the first adjustment element  22 . The second side  64  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . The back pad  16  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Shown herein, the back pad  16  is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad  16  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user&#39;s  12  back. The pair of second telescopic poles  66  extends between the second adjustment element  60  and the second pole base  68 . The plurality of wheels  30  are connected to the second pole base  68 . Shown herein, an axle passes transversely through the second pole base  68 . Each wheel  30  is attached to each end of the axle and rotates thereabout. However, use of the axle as a connector is for purposes of example only, and other connectors may be used. 
   The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 . The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 , which will be discussed in more detail with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform  24  and the back pad  16 . The baggage platform  32  extends horizontally from the second pole base  68  and is parallel with the seat platform  24 , when the seat platform  24  is fully extended. The pair of support legs  28  extends vertically from the seat bottom  40 , one on each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  are extendible and tensioned to help keep baggage  34 , shown in  FIG. 3 , on the baggage platform  32 , as will be later discussed in more detail with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . On the seat bottom  40 , a track  44  runs along each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  are moveable along the length of the track  44  to accommodate baggage  34  of various thickness. 
     FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier  10  includes the toting handle  14 , attached to the first side  62  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  via the first adjustment element  22 . The second side  64  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . The back pad  16  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Shown herein, the back pad  16  is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad  16  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user&#39;s  12  back. The pair of second telescopic poles  66  connects the second adjustment element  60  to the second pole base  68 , shown in  FIG. 2 . The plurality of wheels  30  are connected to the second pole base  68 . Shown herein, an axle passes transversely through the second pole base  68 . Each wheel  30  is attached to each end of the axle and rotates thereabout. However, use of the axle as a connector is for purposes of example only, and other connectors may be used. 
   The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 . The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 , which will be discussed in more detail with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, it forms a right angle with the back pad  16 . The baggage platform  32  extends horizontally from the second pole base  68  so that it is parallel with the seat platform  24 , when the seat platform  24  is fully extended. The pair of support legs  28  extends vertically from the seat bottom  40 , one on each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . Shown herein, the support legs  28  are not fully extended. The support legs  28  are tensioned to help keep the baggage  34  on the baggage platform  32 , as will be later discussed in more detail with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . On the seat bottom  40 , the track  44  runs along each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  are movable along the length of the track  44  to accommodate baggage  34  of various thickness. 
     FIG. 4  is a view of the seat bottom  40  of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present claimed invention. The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 , shown in  FIG. 2 . The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, it forms a right angle with the back pad  16 . Each leg  28  is pivotally attached via a post  76  to a front  82  of the seat bottom  40 , thereby allowing each leg  28  to fold up against the seat bottom  40 , at either the right side  72  or the left side  70 . Each leg  28  includes a leg top  74 . The post  76  passes transversely through the leg top  74 . The exposed end of the post  76  is attached to a roller  42 . The roller  42  traverses the track  44  that runs along each of the left side  70  and the right side  72  of the seat bottom  40 . A tension spring  36  runs parallel to each track  44 . At a first end  78 , the tension spring  36  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . At the second end  80 , the tension spring  36  is attached to the post  76 , between the roller  42  and the leg  28 . A leg lock  46  is located in each corner of the front  82  of the seat bottom  40 . Shown herein, the leg lock  46  is shaped like a “question mark.” A lock spring  48  is attached at one end to the leg lock  46  and at another end to the seat bottom  40 . 
   The leg lock  46  holds the leg  28  in the extended position. When the leg  28  is extended, the tension spring  36  is stretched along the track  44 , thereby creating tension. To engage the leg lock  46  around the leg  28 , the lock spring  48  allows the leg lock  46  to pivot until it slips around the leg  28  and maintains the extended position of the leg  28 . When the leg lock  46  is moved to disengage the leg  28 , the tension in the tension spring  36  is released thereby causing the tension spring  36  to recoil. As the tension spring  36  recoils, the leg  28  moves with the tension spring  36  via the roller  42  and retains any article, such as baggage  34 , placed between the first end  78  and the second end  80  of the tension spring  36 . 
     FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the seat bottom  40  of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present claimed invention. The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 , shown in  FIG. 2 . The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform  24  and the back pad  16 . Each leg  28  is pivotally attached via the post  76  to the front  82  of the seat bottom  40 , thereby allowing each leg  28  to fold up against the seat bottom  40 , at either the right side  72  or the left side  70 . Each leg  28  includes the leg top  74 . The post  76  passes transversely through the leg top  74 . The exposed end of the post  76  is attached to the roller  42 . The roller  42  traverses the track  44  that runs along each of the left side  70  and the right side  72  of the seat bottom  40 . The tension spring  36  runs parallel to each track  44 . At the first end  78 , the tension spring  36  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . At the second end  80 , the tension spring  36  is attached to the post  76 , between the roller  42  and the leg  28 . The leg lock  46  is located in each corner of the front  82  of the seat bottom  40 . Shown herein, the leg lock  46  is shaped like a “question mark.” The lock spring  48  is attached at one end to the leg lock  46  and at another end to the seat bottom  40 . 
   The leg lock  46  holds the leg  28  in the extended position. When the leg  28  is extended, the tension spring  36  is stretched along the track  44 , thereby creating tension. To engage the leg lock  46  around the leg  28 , the lock spring  48  allows the leg lock  46  to pivot until it slips around the leg  28  and maintains the extended position of the leg  28 . When the leg lock  46  is moved to disengage the leg  28 , the tension in the tension spring  36  is released thereby causing the tension spring  36  to recoil. As the tension spring  36  recoils, the leg  28  moves with the tension spring  36  via the roller  42  and retains any article, such as baggage  34 , placed between the first end  78  and the second end  80  of the tension spring  36 . 
   Shown herein, the tension spring  36  on the left side  70  has been released by the leg lock  46 . The tension spring  36  on the left side  70  has recoiled thereby causing the leg  28  to move along the track  44  via the roller  42 . The tension spring on the right side  72  has not recoiled. The difference in force between the tension spring  36  on the left side  70  and the tension spring  36  on the right side  72  is represented by a spring tensioned arrow  54 . 
     FIG. 6  is a side view of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier  10  includes the toting handle  14 , attached to the first side  62  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  via the first adjustment element  22 . A first button  56  is attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Depression of the first button  56  initiates moving of the first adjustment element  22 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles  20 . The second side  64  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . A second button  58  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . Depression of the second button  58  initiates moving of the second adjustment element  60 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles  66 . The back pad  16  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Shown herein, the back pad  16  is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad  16  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user&#39;s  12  back. The pair of second telescopic poles  66  connects the second adjustment element  60  to the second pole base  68 . The plurality of wheels  30  are connected to the second pole base  68 , as discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 2 . 
   The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 . The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 , discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform  24  and the back pad  16 . The baggage platform  32  extends horizontally from the second pole base  68  and is parallel with the seat platform  24 , when the seat platform  24  is fully extended. 
   Shown herein, the pair of support legs  28  have a telescoping property, thereby allowing their length to be altered. The pair of support legs  28  fold out from the seat bottom  40  as shown by a first directional arrow  84  to extend vertically from the seat bottom  40 , one on each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  are tensioned to help keep baggage  34 , shown in  FIG. 3 , on the baggage platform  32 , as discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . On the seat bottom  40 , the track  44  runs along each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  traverse along the track  44  to accommodate baggage  34  of various thickness, as indicated by a second directional arrow  86 . In the embodiment shown herein, the support legs  28  are selectively extendible along a vertical axis. 
     FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the side of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier  10  includes the toting handle  14 , attached to the first side  62  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  via the first adjustment element  22 . The first button  56  is attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Depression of the first button  56  initiates moving of the first adjustment element  22 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles  20 . The second side  64  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . The second button  58  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . Depression of the second button  58  initiates moving of the second adjustment element  60 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles  66 . The back pad  16  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Shown herein, the back pad  16  is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad  16  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user&#39;s  12  back. The pair of second telescopic poles  66  connects the second adjustment element  60  to the second pole base  68 . The plurality of wheels  30  are connected to the second pole base  68 , as discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 2 . The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 . 
   The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 , discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform  24  and the back pad  16 . The baggage platform  32  extends horizontally from the second pole base  68  and is parallel with the seat platform  24 , when the seat platform  24  is fully extended. 
   Shown herein, the pair of support legs  28  have a telescoping property, thereby allowing their length to be altered. The pair of support legs  28  are folded under seat bottom  40 . When the pair of support legs  28  are folded out, they extend vertically from the seat bottom  40 , one on each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  are tensioned to help keep baggage  34 , shown in  FIG. 3 , on the baggage platform  32 , as discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . On the seat bottom  40 , the track  44  runs along each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  traverse along the track  44  to accommodate baggage  34  of various thickness. 
     FIG. 8  is an illustrative view of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier  10  includes the toting handle  14 , attached to the first side  62  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  via the first adjustment element  22 . The first button  56  is attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Depression of the first button  56  initiates moving of the first adjustment element  22 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles  20 . The second side  64  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . The second button  58  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . Depression of the second button  58  initiates moving of the second adjustment element  60 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles  66 . The back pad  16  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Shown herein, the back pad  16  is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad  16  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user&#39;s  12  back. The pair of second telescopic poles  66  connects the second adjustment element  60  to the second pole base  68 . The plurality of wheels  30  are connected to the second pole base  68 , as discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 2 . 
   The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 . The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 , discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform and the back pad  16 . The baggage platform  32  extends horizontally from the second pole base  68  and is parallel with the seat platform  24 , when the seat platform  24  is fully extended. 
   Shown herein, the pair of support legs  28  have a telescoping property, thereby allowing their length to be altered. The pair of fold out support legs  28  are folded under seat bottom  40 . The support legs  28  are tensioned to help keep baggage  34 , shown in  FIG. 3 , on the baggage platform  32 , as discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . On the seat bottom  40 , the track  44  runs along each of the left side  70  and the right side  72 . The support legs  28  traverse along the track  44  to accommodate baggage  34  of various thickness. 
   Shown herein, the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention has been slightly tilted as indicated by a tilt directional arrow  88 . The dotted outline of the seated baggage carrier  10  shows the invention in the tilted position, making for easy movement of the seated baggage carrier  10 . 
     FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the side of the seated baggage carrier  10  of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier  10  includes the toting handle  14 , attached to the first side  62  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  via the first adjustment element  22 . The first button  56  is attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Depression of the first button  56  initiates moving of the first adjustment element  22 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles  20 . The second side  64  of the pair of first telescopic poles  20  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . The second button  58  is attached to the second adjustment element  60 . Depression of the second button  58  initiates moving of the second adjustment element  60 , which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles  66 . The back pad  16  is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element  22 . Shown herein, the back pad  16  is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad  16  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user&#39;s  12  back. The pair of second telescopic poles  66  connects the second adjustment element  60  to the second pole base  68 . The plurality of wheels  30  are connected to the second pole base  68 , as discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 2 . 
   The seat platform  24  is connected to the second adjustment element  60 . The seat platform  24  has the seat top  38 , the seat bottom  40 , the left side  70  and the right side  72 , discussed above with specific reference to  FIG. 4 . Shown herein, the seat platform  24  is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform  24  may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user  12  to sit. When the seat platform  24  is fully extended, right angle is formed between the seat platform  24  and the back pad  16 . The baggage platform  32  extends horizontally from the second pole base  68  and is parallel with the seat platform  24 , when the seat platform  24  is fully extended. 
   Shown herein, the seated baggage carrier  10  is in the folded position. The first telescopic poles  20  and the second telescopic poles  66  have been retracted by depressing the first button  56  and second button  58  respectively. Retracting the second telescopic poles  66  has lowered the seat platform  24 . The back pad  16  has been folded upward and brought downward. The pair of fold out support legs  28  are folded under seat bottom  40 . Additionally, the toting handle  14  can be rotated downward into a more compact placement. 
   It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of devices differing from the type described above. 
   While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. 
   Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.