Combination baggage tote and posture chair

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A push chair having a longitudinally collapsible chassis is provided with a seat40and seat support frame24which are pivoted upwardly during collapse, the chassis side frames10,11being collapsed by pivotal movement of the handle frame29. Each side frame includes members12,13pivotally interconnected at14which mount the wheel axles15,19, seat frame24and handle29. The frame24is also pivoted to an arm26pivotally mounted on a vertical member23at each side of the chassis and which is pivoted at21and30respectively to the member12and handle frame29. On downward pivoting of the handle frame members12,13and frame24are moved towards members23along with the seat which is supported by a strap and buckle43,46on the frame24. A baggage support platform47is mounted on members23and pivotally mounted trailing arms20support the rear wheel axle (FIG. 2, not shown) and brake levers (54) equipped with brake shoes56.

Japanese Patent Number JP7308219

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 seat5, a front leg6and a lateral batten7are provided as the constituent members of a chair8, and the lower end of the vertical pipe10of a handle1is also used as the rear leg4of the chair8in common. The seat5has one end rotatably connected to the front leg6and the other end rotatably connected to a slider13. At the time of carrying a baggage, the slider13is moved and kept at the upper section of the vertical pipe10. In this case, the seat5is lifted with the slider13, and the seat5, the front leg6and the batten7come to be positioned along the same linear line. Then, when the slider13is moved to the lower section of the handle1, the seat5becomes vertical to the handle1and the front leg6also becomes vertical to the seat5. In addition, the batten7also becomes vertical to the handle1and the front leg6. As a result, the chair8directed backward can be assembled.

Japanese Patent Number JP11059427

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 handle15is attached to the front side of the pushcart, rotatably around the attaching part. A locking device is arranged for locking the rotation of the handle15at a proper position.

Japanese Patent Number JP2004042761

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 wheel3is disposed on a support frame1, a leg body4which is also used for a deck part M and a seat part S is disposed in a folding manner by a folding mechanism5, and a back-carrying part6is 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.

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.

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.10Seated baggage carrier of the present invention12user14toting handle16back pad18lumbar support20first telescopic pole22first adjustment element24seat platform28support legs30wheels32baggage platform34baggage36tension spring38seat top40seat bottom42roller44track46leg lock48lock spring50leg lock arrow52leg arrow54spring tensioned56first bottom58second bottom60second adjustment element62first side of telescopic pole64second side of telescopic pole66second telescopic pole68second pole base70left side of seat72right side of seat74leg top76post78first end tension spring80second end tension spring82front of seat bottom84first directional arrow86second directional arrow88tilt directional arrow

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views,FIGS. 1 through 9illustrate a seated baggage carrier of the present invention which is indicated generally by the reference numeral10.

FIG. 1is an illustrative view of the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention in use. The seated baggage carrier10includes a toting handle14attached to a first side62of a pair of first telescopic poles20via a first adjustment element22. A second side64of the pair of first telescopic poles20is attached to a second adjustment element60. A back pad16is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element22. Shown herein, the back pad16is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad16may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support a user's12back. Extending from the second adjustment element60to a second pole base68, shown inFIG. 2, is a pair of second telescopic poles66. A plurality of wheels30are connected to the second pole base68via an axel passing therethrough.

A seat platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60. The seat platform24has a seat top38, a seat bottom40, a left side70and a right side72, which will be discussed in more detail with specific reference toFIG. 4. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform24and the back pad16. A baggage platform32, shown inFIG. 2, extends horizontally from the second pole base68and is parallel with the seat platform24, when the seat platform24is fully extended. A pair of support legs28extend vertically from the seat bottom40, one on each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28are extendible and tensioned to help keep baggage34on the baggage platform32, as will be later discussed in more detail with specific reference toFIG. 4.

Shown herein, a user12is sitting on the seat top38of the seat platform24. The user rests his back on the back pad16. The back pad16may include a lumbar support18for more comfortable sitting. The baggage34rests on the baggage platform32, shown inFIG. 2. The support legs28are extended and support to the seat platform24. The support legs28also provide tension to assist in keeping the baggage34on the baggage platform32. The tension applied to the baggage34causes the baggage34to be retained on the platform32and between the legs28and second telescopic poles66.

The seated baggage carrier of the present invention is advantageous in that it provides the option of selectively adjusting the seat platform24and back pad16of the seated baggage carrier10. The seat platform24can be adjusted vertically along the second telescopic pole66and the back pad can be adjusted vertically along the first telescopic pole20to adjust for users of different heights. The seated baggage carrier10is usable at any given time during transit or after arrival at a destination. The tensioned legs28additionally serve as retaining members for the baggage34.

FIG. 2is a perspective view of the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier10includes the toting handle14, attached to the first side62of the pair of first telescopic poles20via the first adjustment element22. The second side64of the pair of first telescopic poles20is attached to the second adjustment element60. The back pad16is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element22. Shown herein, the back pad16is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad16may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user's12back. The pair of second telescopic poles66extends between the second adjustment element60and the second pole base68. The plurality of wheels30are connected to the second pole base68. Shown herein, an axle passes transversely through the second pole base68. Each wheel30is 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 platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60. The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72, which will be discussed in more detail with specific reference toFIG. 4. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform24and the back pad16. The baggage platform32extends horizontally from the second pole base68and is parallel with the seat platform24, when the seat platform24is fully extended. The pair of support legs28extends vertically from the seat bottom40, one on each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28are extendible and tensioned to help keep baggage34, shown inFIG. 3, on the baggage platform32, as will be later discussed in more detail with specific reference toFIG. 4. On the seat bottom40, a track44runs along each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28are moveable along the length of the track44to accommodate baggage34of various thickness.

FIG. 3is a perspective view of the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier10includes the toting handle14, attached to the first side62of the pair of first telescopic poles20via the first adjustment element22. The second side64of the pair of first telescopic poles20is attached to the second adjustment element60. The back pad16is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element22. Shown herein, the back pad16is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad16may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user's12back. The pair of second telescopic poles66connects the second adjustment element60to the second pole base68, shown inFIG. 2. The plurality of wheels30are connected to the second pole base68. Shown herein, an axle passes transversely through the second pole base68. Each wheel30is 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 platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60. The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72, which will be discussed in more detail with specific reference toFIG. 4. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, it forms a right angle with the back pad16. The baggage platform32extends horizontally from the second pole base68so that it is parallel with the seat platform24, when the seat platform24is fully extended. The pair of support legs28extends vertically from the seat bottom40, one on each of the left side70and the right side72. Shown herein, the support legs28are not fully extended. The support legs28are tensioned to help keep the baggage34on the baggage platform32, as will be later discussed in more detail with specific reference toFIG. 4. On the seat bottom40, the track44runs along each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28are movable along the length of the track44to accommodate baggage34of various thickness.

FIG. 4is a view of the seat bottom40of the seated baggage carrier10of the present claimed invention. The seat platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60, shown inFIG. 2. The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, it forms a right angle with the back pad16. Each leg28is pivotally attached via a post76to a front82of the seat bottom40, thereby allowing each leg28to fold up against the seat bottom40, at either the right side72or the left side70. Each leg28includes a leg top74. The post76passes transversely through the leg top74. The exposed end of the post76is attached to a roller42. The roller42traverses the track44that runs along each of the left side70and the right side72of the seat bottom40. A tension spring36runs parallel to each track44. At a first end78, the tension spring36is attached to the second adjustment element60. At the second end80, the tension spring36is attached to the post76, between the roller42and the leg28. A leg lock46is located in each corner of the front82of the seat bottom40. Shown herein, the leg lock46is shaped like a “question mark.” A lock spring48is attached at one end to the leg lock46and at another end to the seat bottom40.

The leg lock46holds the leg28in the extended position. When the leg28is extended, the tension spring36is stretched along the track44, thereby creating tension. To engage the leg lock46around the leg28, the lock spring48allows the leg lock46to pivot until it slips around the leg28and maintains the extended position of the leg28. When the leg lock46is moved to disengage the leg28, the tension in the tension spring36is released thereby causing the tension spring36to recoil. As the tension spring36recoils, the leg28moves with the tension spring36via the roller42and retains any article, such as baggage34, placed between the first end78and the second end80of the tension spring36.

FIG. 5is a perspective view of the seat bottom40of the seated baggage carrier10of the present claimed invention. The seat platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60, shown inFIG. 2. The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform24and the back pad16. Each leg28is pivotally attached via the post76to the front82of the seat bottom40, thereby allowing each leg28to fold up against the seat bottom40, at either the right side72or the left side70. Each leg28includes the leg top74. The post76passes transversely through the leg top74. The exposed end of the post76is attached to the roller42. The roller42traverses the track44that runs along each of the left side70and the right side72of the seat bottom40. The tension spring36runs parallel to each track44. At the first end78, the tension spring36is attached to the second adjustment element60. At the second end80, the tension spring36is attached to the post76, between the roller42and the leg28. The leg lock46is located in each corner of the front82of the seat bottom40. Shown herein, the leg lock46is shaped like a “question mark.” The lock spring48is attached at one end to the leg lock46and at another end to the seat bottom40.

The leg lock46holds the leg28in the extended position. When the leg28is extended, the tension spring36is stretched along the track44, thereby creating tension. To engage the leg lock46around the leg28, the lock spring48allows the leg lock46to pivot until it slips around the leg28and maintains the extended position of the leg28. When the leg lock46is moved to disengage the leg28, the tension in the tension spring36is released thereby causing the tension spring36to recoil. As the tension spring36recoils, the leg28moves with the tension spring36via the roller42and retains any article, such as baggage34, placed between the first end78and the second end80of the tension spring36.

Shown herein, the tension spring36on the left side70has been released by the leg lock46. The tension spring36on the left side70has recoiled thereby causing the leg28to move along the track44via the roller42. The tension spring on the right side72has not recoiled. The difference in force between the tension spring36on the left side70and the tension spring36on the right side72is represented by a spring tensioned arrow54.

FIG. 6is a side view of the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier10includes the toting handle14, attached to the first side62of the pair of first telescopic poles20via the first adjustment element22. A first button56is attached to the first adjustment element22. Depression of the first button56initiates moving of the first adjustment element22, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles20. The second side64of the pair of first telescopic poles20is attached to the second adjustment element60. A second button58is attached to the second adjustment element60. Depression of the second button58initiates moving of the second adjustment element60, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles66. The back pad16is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element22. Shown herein, the back pad16is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad16may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user's12back. The pair of second telescopic poles66connects the second adjustment element60to the second pole base68. The plurality of wheels30are connected to the second pole base68, as discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 2.

The seat platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60. The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72, discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 4. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform24and the back pad16. The baggage platform32extends horizontally from the second pole base68and is parallel with the seat platform24, when the seat platform24is fully extended.

Shown herein, the pair of support legs28have a telescoping property, thereby allowing their length to be altered. The pair of support legs28fold out from the seat bottom40as shown by a first directional arrow84to extend vertically from the seat bottom40, one on each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28are tensioned to help keep baggage34, shown inFIG. 3, on the baggage platform32, as discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 4. On the seat bottom40, the track44runs along each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28traverse along the track44to accommodate baggage34of various thickness, as indicated by a second directional arrow86. In the embodiment shown herein, the support legs28are selectively extendible along a vertical axis.

FIG. 7is a perspective view of the side of the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier10includes the toting handle14, attached to the first side62of the pair of first telescopic poles20via the first adjustment element22. The first button56is attached to the first adjustment element22. Depression of the first button56initiates moving of the first adjustment element22, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles20. The second side64of the pair of first telescopic poles20is attached to the second adjustment element60. The second button58is attached to the second adjustment element60. Depression of the second button58initiates moving of the second adjustment element60, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles66. The back pad16is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element22. Shown herein, the back pad16is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad16may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user's12back. The pair of second telescopic poles66connects the second adjustment element60to the second pole base68. The plurality of wheels30are connected to the second pole base68, as discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 2. The seat platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60.

The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72, discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 4. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform24and the back pad16. The baggage platform32extends horizontally from the second pole base68and is parallel with the seat platform24, when the seat platform24is fully extended.

Shown herein, the pair of support legs28have a telescoping property, thereby allowing their length to be altered. The pair of support legs28are folded under seat bottom40. When the pair of support legs28are folded out, they extend vertically from the seat bottom40, one on each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28are tensioned to help keep baggage34, shown inFIG. 3, on the baggage platform32, as discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 4. On the seat bottom40, the track44runs along each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28traverse along the track44to accommodate baggage34of various thickness.

FIG. 8is an illustrative view of the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier10includes the toting handle14, attached to the first side62of the pair of first telescopic poles20via the first adjustment element22. The first button56is attached to the first adjustment element22. Depression of the first button56initiates moving of the first adjustment element22, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles20. The second side64of the pair of first telescopic poles20is attached to the second adjustment element60. The second button58is attached to the second adjustment element60. Depression of the second button58initiates moving of the second adjustment element60, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles66. The back pad16is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element22. Shown herein, the back pad16is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad16may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user's12back. The pair of second telescopic poles66connects the second adjustment element60to the second pole base68. The plurality of wheels30are connected to the second pole base68, as discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 2.

The seat platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60. The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72, discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 4. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, a right angle is formed between the seat platform and the back pad16. The baggage platform32extends horizontally from the second pole base68and is parallel with the seat platform24, when the seat platform24is fully extended.

Shown herein, the pair of support legs28have a telescoping property, thereby allowing their length to be altered. The pair of fold out support legs28are folded under seat bottom40. The support legs28are tensioned to help keep baggage34, shown inFIG. 3, on the baggage platform32, as discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 4. On the seat bottom40, the track44runs along each of the left side70and the right side72. The support legs28traverse along the track44to accommodate baggage34of various thickness.

Shown herein, the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention has been slightly tilted as indicated by a tilt directional arrow88. The dotted outline of the seated baggage carrier10shows the invention in the tilted position, making for easy movement of the seated baggage carrier10.

FIG. 9is a perspective view of the side of the seated baggage carrier10of the present invention. The seated baggage carrier10includes the toting handle14, attached to the first side62of the pair of first telescopic poles20via the first adjustment element22. The first button56is attached to the first adjustment element22. Depression of the first button56initiates moving of the first adjustment element22, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of first telescopic poles20. The second side64of the pair of first telescopic poles20is attached to the second adjustment element60. The second button58is attached to the second adjustment element60. Depression of the second button58initiates moving of the second adjustment element60, which allows for customizable height level of the pair of second telescopic poles66. The back pad16is pivotally attached to the first adjustment element22. Shown herein, the back pad16is rectangular in shape. However, the back pad16may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to support the user's12back. The pair of second telescopic poles66connects the second adjustment element60to the second pole base68. The plurality of wheels30are connected to the second pole base68, as discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 2.

The seat platform24is connected to the second adjustment element60. The seat platform24has the seat top38, the seat bottom40, the left side70and the right side72, discussed above with specific reference toFIG. 4. Shown herein, the seat platform24is rectangular in shape. However, the seat platform24may be made in a plurality of geometric shapes to provide a place for the user12to sit. When the seat platform24is fully extended, right angle is formed between the seat platform24and the back pad16. The baggage platform32extends horizontally from the second pole base68and is parallel with the seat platform24, when the seat platform24is fully extended.

Shown herein, the seated baggage carrier10is in the folded position. The first telescopic poles20and the second telescopic poles66have been retracted by depressing the first button56and second button58respectively. Retracting the second telescopic poles66has lowered the seat platform24. The back pad16has been folded upward and brought downward. The pair of fold out support legs28are folded under seat bottom40. Additionally, the toting handle14can 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.