Apparatus and method for convertible cargo carrier

Details Apparatus and method for convertible cargo carrier Apparatus and method for convertible cargo carrier

2007-07-24

2007-07-24

Ellis, Christopher P. (Department: 3618)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Extensible

C280S037000, C280S047280

Reexamination Certificate

active

10905083

ABSTRACT:
A convertible cargo carrier for offering a traveler the advantages of both pulling and pushing systems for use in conveying objects during their travels. The apparatus includes a cargo platform having a base, and a back coupled to the base; a motive structure coupled to the base for moveably supporting the cargo platform above a surface; a handle, coupled to the back, and a rack member, moveably and extendably coupled to the base, including one or more rack motive elements, the rack member including a first mode for engaging the surface with the one or more rack motive elements and a second mode with the one or more rack motive elements disengaged from the surface, the rack member presenting a platform adjacent the cargo platform when in the first mode.

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