Travel suitcase with seat

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2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Weaver, Sue A. (Department: 3727)

Trunks and hand-carried luggage

Convertible

Chair

C190S01800A, C383S004000, C297S017000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07097017

ABSTRACT:
A suitcase including a main body having a front surface, rear surface, first and second side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a bottom rear edge at the meeting point of the bottom surface and the rear surface as well as a top rear edge adjacent to the meeting point of the top surface and the rear surface. The suitcase also includes a seat pivotally secured to rotate about the top rear edge of the main body for pivotal motion from a storage position along the rear surface to a use position along the top surface. The seat includes a seat bottom. Wheels are coupled along the bottom rear edge, wherein the wheels are positioned such that they only engage the support surface when the suitcase is tipped from a vertical orientation exceeding a predetermined angle. A seat support structure supports the seat for rotation between its use position and its storage position. The seat support structure includes first and second seat swing arms secured to opposite sides of the suitcase. A braking device ensures the suitcase does not inadvertently roll when an individual is sitting thereon by securely locking the wheels from turning when the seat is being used.

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