Carrying case for a blender

Abstract

A case ( 10 ) is provided with a compartment ( 20 ) that has a shelf ( 28 ) pivotally carried therein. When the shelf ( 28 ) is in a stowed position, the compartment ( 20 ) is full-sized for larger objects, and when the shelf ( 28 ) is in the extended position, the compartment ( 20 ) is effectively divided and sized specifically to receive blender components. The case ( 10 ) can be transported in three different manners. It can be carried by a handle ( 43 ), it can be moved on wheels ( 44 ) and controlled by a telescoping handle ( 45 ), or it can be carried as a backpack by straps ( 51 ) which can be stored in a pocket ( 52 ) when not in use.

1 . A case comprising opposed front and rear walls, opposed side walls, and opposed top and bottom surfaces; an internal compartment; and a shelf pivotally carried in said compartment.  
   
   
       2 . The case of  claim 1  further comprising a flap in one of said walls, said flap permitting access to said compartment.  
   
   
       3 . The case of  claim 2  wherein said compartment includes a wall opposite to said flap, said shelf being pivotally connected to said compartment wall.  
   
   
       4 . The case of  claim 3  further comprising a connecting member on said shelf, and a connecting member on said compartment wall, said connecting members being adapted to be joined to maintain said shelf against said compartment wall.  
   
   
       5 . The case of  claim 3  wherein said compartment includes opposed side walls each having a connecting member thereon, said shelf having flaps with a connecting member thereon, said connecting members being adapted to be joined to maintain said shelf away from said compartment wall in a position to hold articles thereon and to divide said compartment into two compartments.  
   
   
       6 . The case of  claim 5  wherein each of said two compartments is sized so as to be adapted to receive different components of a blender.  
   
   
       7 . The case of  claim 6  further comprising a loop formed on at least one of said side walls, said loop being adapted to engage at least a portion of a component of a blender.  
   
   
       8 . The case of  claim 3  further comprising at least one strap carried by said compartment wall, said strap being adapted to hold items within said compartment.  
   
   
       9 . The case of  claim 1  further comprising a compartment formed on each side wall.  
   
   
       10 . The case of  claim 1  further comprising a handle on said top surface.  
   
   
       11 . The case of  claim 1  further comprising wheels carried by said bottom surface, and a telescoping handle accessible through said top surface.  
   
   
       12 . The case of  claim 11  further comprising a chamber formed between said rear wall and said compartment, said chamber being adapted to receive said handle.  
   
   
       13 . The case of  claim 1  further comprising a backpack system allowing the case to be adapted to be carried as a backpack.  
   
   
       14 . The case of  claim 13  wherein said backpack system includes a pocket, and a pair of straps being positionable in said pocket when not in use.  
   
   
       15 . The case of  claim 14  wherein said straps have first ends and second ends, the first ends being attached to and within said pocket, the second ends each having a connecting strap.  
   
   
       16 . The case of  claim 15  wherein said backpack system further includes a clip on each said connecting strap and rings carried by said rear wall, each said ring being adapted to receive a said clip.  
   
   
       17 . The case of  claim 13  further comprising pockets formed in said rear wall and carrying foam pads.  
   
   
       18 . A case comprising opposed front and rear walls, opposed side walls, and opposed top and bottom surfaces; a handle positioned on said top surface; a second handle telescopically received within the case; wheels carried by said bottom surface; a pocket formed on said rear wall; and straps having one end attached in said pocket and being positionable adjacent to said rear wall.  
   
   
       19 . The case of  claim 18  further comprising an internal compartment and a flap in one of said walls, said flap permitting access to said compartment.  
   
   
       20 . The case of  claim 14  wherein said compartment includes a wall opposite to said flap, and further comprising a shelf pivotally connected to said compartment wall.  
   
   
       21 . The case of  claim 20  further comprising a connecting member on said shelf, and a connecting member on said compartment wall, said connecting members being adapted to be joined together to maintain said shelf against said compartment wall.  
   
   
       22 . The case of  claim 20  wherein said compartment includes opposed side walls each having a connecting member thereon, said shelf having flaps with a connecting member thereon, said connecting members being adapted to be joined together to maintain said shelf away from said compartment wall in a position to hold articles thereon and to divide said compartment into two compartments.  
   
   
       23 . A case comprising opposed front and rear walls, opposed side walls, and opposed top and bottom surfaces; an internal compartment; a shelf pivotally carried in said compartment; a handle positioned on said top surface; a second handle telescopically received with the case; wheels carried by said bottom surface; a pocket formed on said rear wall; and straps having one end attached in said pocket and being positionable adjacent to said rear wall.