Luggage stand

Abstract

One aspect provides a stand for use with a piece of luggage. The stand, in one embodiment, includes a first surface configured to engage a telescoping handle of a piece of luggage, and a second surface slidably coupleable to the first surface. In this embodiment, the first and second surfaces coordinate to provide a work surface of adjustable size.

1 . A stand for use with luggage, comprising:
 a first surface configured to engage a telescoping handle of a piece of luggage; and   a second surface slidably coupleable to the first surface, the first and second surfaces coordinating to provide a work surface of adjustable size.   
     
     
         2 . The stand as recited in  claim 1  wherein an opening in the first surface is configured to slide over and engage a telescoping handle of a piece of luggage. 
     
     
         3 . The stand as recited in  claim 2  wherein the opening has a width (W) of at least about 5 inches and a depth (D) of at least about 1 inch. 
     
     
         4 . The stand as recited in  claim 1  wherein the first surface includes a T feature configured to engage and interpose support structures of a telescoping handle of a piece of luggage. 
     
     
         5 . The stand as recited in  claim 1  wherein the second surface slides apart from the first surface by a maximum distance (X) of no greater than about 7 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The stand as recited in  claim 1  wherein the second surface slides apart from the first surface by a maximum distance (X) ranging from about 3 inches to about 6 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The stand as recited in  claim 1 , further including an extension configured to slide into and out of the first surface. 
     
     
         8 . The stand as recited in  claim 7  wherein the extension slides into an out of the first surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction the second surface is slidably coupled to the first surface. 
     
     
         9 . The stand as recited in  claim 7  wherein the extension is selected from the group consisting of:
 a cup holder; 
 a mouse pad; 
 a writing pad; and 
 a utility tray. 
 
     
     
         10 . The stand as recited in  claim 1 , further including a solar cell attachable to at least one of the first or second surfaces. 
     
     
         11 . The stand as recited in  claim 1 , further including a hard drive or battery pack attachable to at least one of the first or second surfaces. 
     
     
         12 . The stand as recited in  claim 1 , further including connectors or a docking station associated with at least one of the first or second surfaces, the connectors or docking station configured to couple to other electronic components. 
     
     
         13 . The stand as recited in  claim 1 , further including one or more speakers attachable to at least one of the first or second surfaces. 
     
     
         14 . A stand for use with luggage, comprising:
 a first surface; and   a T feature coupled to the first surface, wherein the T feature is configured to engage and interpose support structures of a telescoping handle of a piece of luggage.   
     
     
         15 . The stand as recited in  claim 14  wherein the first surface has a general footprint, and further wherein the T feature extends outside of the general footprint. 
     
     
         16 . The stand as recited in  claim 14  wherein the first surface has a general footprint, and further wherein the T feature exists substantially within the general footprint. 
     
     
         17 . The stand as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the first surface further includes a hook feature on one side of the T feature and a post feature on an opposing side of the T feature. 
     
     
         18 . The stand as recited in  claim 14 , further including a solar cell, hard drive, speaker or battery pack attachable to the first surface. 
     
     
         19 . The stand as recited in  claim 14 , further including connectors or a docking station associated with the first surface, the connectors or docking station configured to couple to other electronic components. 
     
     
         20 . The stand as recited in  claim 14 , further including an extension configured to slide into and out of the first surface.