Elevating Suitcase

Abstract

An elevating suitcase and method of elevating a suitcase. The elevating suitcase includes a carrying case having a rectangular base, four upstanding side walls, a top cover, whereby the four upstanding side walls each extend upwardly from each side of the rectangular base. An elevating structure is attached to the carrying case, the elevating structure having a base frame and a top frame. Collapsible legs are attached at one end to rollers that run in the base frame and at the other end to the top frame.

1 . An elevating suitcase comprising:
 a carrying case having a rectangular base, four upstanding side walls, a top cover, whereby the four upstanding side walls each extend upwardly from each side of the rectangular base;   an elevating structure attached to the carrying case;   the elevating structure having a base frame and a top frame; and   collapsible legs that are attached at one end to rollers that run in the base frame and at the other end to the top frame.   
     
     
         2 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  including a handle mounted through an upstanding sidewall. 
     
     
         3 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  including a latch on the base frame to attach the elevating structure to the carrying case. 
     
     
         4 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  including a hook on the top frame to attach the elevating structure to the carrying case. 
     
     
         5 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  including an actuator connected at one end to the base frame and at an opposite end to the top frame to cause the legs to raise from a first transportable position to a second elevated position where the top frame is spaced from the base frame at a predetermined height. 
     
     
         6 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 5  wherein the actuator is powered by the battery. 
     
     
         7 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 6  wherein the battery includes a USB connection and is housed within a wall of the base frame. 
     
     
         8 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  including a plurality of wheels attached to the base frame to assist in the transport of the elevating suitcase. 
     
     
         9 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  wherein the elevating suitcase has a first transportable position wherein the top frame of the elevating structure is secured flush against the base frame. 
     
     
         10 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 9  wherein the legs of the elevating structure are collapsed and lie beneath carrying case against the walls of the base frame. 
     
     
         11 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  wherein the elevating suitcase has a second elevated position wherein the top frame of the elevating structure is spaced from the base frame. 
     
     
         12 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 11  wherein the legs are raised from the base frame and the carrying case is elevated. 
     
     
         13 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 1  wherein a pneumatic actuator can be powered with a retractable foot pedal to raise the legs from the base frame and elevating the carrying case. 
     
     
         14 . The elevating suitcase of  claim 13  wherein the elevating structure is lowered by releasing the pressure on the pedal. 
     
     
         15 . The method of elevating a suitcase, comprising:
 providing a carrying case having a rectangular base, four upstanding side walls, a top cover, whereby the four upstanding side walls each extend upwardly from each side of the rectangular base;   attaching an elevating structure to the carrying case;   providing the elevating structure with a base frame and a top frame; and   attaching collapsible legs at one end to rollers that run in the base frame and at the other end to the top frame.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15  including securing the top frame of the elevating structure flush against the base frame. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  further including collapsing the legs beneath the carrying case against the walls of the base frame. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15  including spacing the top frame of the elevating structure from the base frame. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  further including raising the legs from the base frame and the carrying case is elevated.