Suitcase Convertible Into A Cot

Abstract

A suitcase ( 10 ) comprises a rear wall ( 12 ), side walls ( 14 ) and a lid ( 26 ); the lid ( 26 ) having a padded area ( 34 ) on an inside surface thereof, and a fabric curtain ( 28 ) disposed around at least a portion of the padded area ( 34 ). The lid ( 26 ) is removable and adapted to fit inside the suitcase ( 10 ) over the rear wall ( 12 ) with the padded area ( 34 ) facing away from the rear wall ( 12 ) with the fabric curtain ( 28 ) being extendable between the inside surface of the lid ( 26 ) and the side walls ( 14 ).

1 - 17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . A suitcase comprising a rear wall, side walls and a lid; the lid having a padded area on an inside surface thereof, and a fabric curtain disposed around at least a portion of the padded area; the lid being removable and adapted to fit inside the suitcase over the rear wall with the padded area facing away from the rear wall, and the fabric curtain being extendable between the inside surface of the lid and the side walls. 
     
     
         19 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 18 , in which the padded area and fabric curtain are retained within a pocket on the inside of the lid, when not in use. 
     
     
         20 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 19 , in which the pocket is made from a mesh material. 
     
     
         21 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 19 , in which the pocket is zip fastened on at least three sides. 
     
     
         22 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 18 , in which the padded area is removable. 
     
     
         23 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 18 , in which the fabric curtain is fastened to the inside surface of the lid. 
     
     
         24 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 19 , in which the fabric curtain is fastenable to an inside surface of the side walls. 
     
     
         25 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 24 , in which the fabric curtain is fastenable to the inside surface of the side walls by zip fastener. 
     
     
         26 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 25 , in which one mating part of the zip fastener is stitched to a fabric lining of the suitcase. 
     
     
         27 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 18 , in which the fabric curtain is made from a mesh fabric. 
     
     
         28 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 18 , in which the lid incorporates a stiff planar member on which the padded area lies. 
     
     
         29 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 18 , in which a carry handle is disposed inside the suitcase. 
     
     
         30 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 29 , in which the carry handle is substantially bow shaped. 
     
     
         31 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 29 , in which the carry handle is movable between a stowed position substantially parallel with the base to an operative position substantially perpendicular to the base. 
     
     
         32 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 31 , in which a hood is attached to the carry handle and extends between the carry handle and an upper end of the side walls of the suitcase, at one end of the suitcase. 
     
     
         33 . The suitcase as claimed in  claim 18 , in which a removable fabric bag is disposed within the suitcase for packing items for carriage.