METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PORTABLE CONTAINER WITH INTEGRATED SEAT AND STABILIZATION MECHANISM
First Claim
1. A stabilized container comprising:
- a container, wherein a portion of the container is adapted to be a seat, the container being adapted to support a user when the user is seated in the seat; and
a stabilization device configured to stabilize the container.
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Abstract
A stabilized container is provided. The stabilized container includes a container, a portion of which is adapted to be a seat. The stabilized container also includes a stabilization device configured to stabilize the container. The stabilization device can include a frame. The stabilization device can also include a platform flexibly coupled to the frame at one or more locations. The portion adapted to be the seat can be coupled to the platform, and a free end of the platform can move relative to the frame in response to an amount of weight present on the portion. The container can include one or more wheels configured to contact a floor surface in a first orientation. The stabilization device can also include a skid configured to support the container in a second orientation in which the wheels are out of contact with the floor surface.
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20 Claims
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1. A stabilized container comprising:
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a container, wherein a portion of the container is adapted to be a seat, the container being adapted to support a user when the user is seated in the seat; and
a stabilization device configured to stabilize the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A portable container comprising:
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a shell;
an opening in the shell, the opening providing access to a storage compartment;
a seat disposed on the shell; and
a support structure configured to substantially maintain a shape of the shell if a user sits on the seat. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An attachable seat comprising:
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a seat portion; and
a securing device configured to secure the seat portion to a piece of luggage. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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