Compartmentalized Adjustable Carrying Case

Abstract

This present invention relates to a case for carrying mannequin heads, wigs, and haircare supplies. The case comprises a plurality of adjustable partitions for storage of mannequin heads and wigs safely, thereby preventing the wigs or mannequin heads from getting damaged or messed while being transported from one place to another. The case includes wheels that makes it convenient for hair stylists and beauticians to wheel the case when transporting multiple mannequin heads, wigs and styling tools. Additionally, the uniquely designed case comprises additional pockets for storage and organizing hair-care related accessories.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A storage device configured to provide partitioned storage of multiple items, the storage device comprising:
 a storage shell including a plurality of individual compartments, wherein said storage shell includes a retention mechanism for retaining contents in each said plurality of individual compartments;   a cover for selectively closing said storage shell, wherein closing said storage shell closes said plurality of individual compartments;   a plurality of wheels mounted to corners of said storage shell, wherein said plurality of wheels provide wheeled movement of the storage device;   said plurality of wheels include a first wheel, a second wheel, and a third wheel;   said first wheel and said second shell enable a selected first wheeled movement to a base of said storage shell;   said first wheel and said third wheel enable a selected second wheeled movement to a side of said storage shell;   said selected first movement is a generally vertical movement of the storage device and said selected second movement is a generally horizontal movement of the storage device; and   said storage shell including a first handle mounted to a top surface and a second handle mounted to a side surface, wherein said first handle used for said generally vertical movement and said second handle used for said generally horizontal movement.   
     
     
         2 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said retention mechanism comprises a first strap extending lengthwise across said storage shell and a second strap extending widthwise across said storage shell. 
     
     
         3 . The storage device of  claim 2 , wherein said storage shell further comprises a first internal wall and a second internal wall;
 said first internal wall and said second internal wall include a plurality of opposed grooves therein; and   at least two partitions, wherein each of the at least two partitions is selectively mounted between a selected pair of opposed grooves between said first internal wall and said second internal wall, and further wherein each of said at least two partitions is selectively mounted and provides a variable user defined space for each of said plurality of individual compartments.   
     
     
         4 . The storage device of  claim 3 , wherein each of said plurality of individual compartments is selectively sized to retain a mannequin head and a wig therein. 
     
     
         5 . The storage device of  claim 4 , wherein said storage shell includes a length of about 20 inches to about 30 inches, a width of about 14 inches to about 20 inches, and a depth of about 8 inches to about 12 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein said retention mechanism comprises a plurality of elastic nets, wherein each of said plurality of nets is selectively retained over each of said plurality of individual compartments. 
     
     
         7 . The storage device of  claim 6 , wherein said storage shell further comprises:
 a first internal wall and a second internal wall, wherein each of said first and second internal walls comprise a plurality of opposed grooves therein;   at least two partitions, wherein each of said at least two partitions is selectively mounted between a selected pair of opposed grooves between said first internal wall and said second internal wall, and further wherein said each at least two partitions is selectively mounted and provides a variable user defined space for each of said plurality of individual compartments.   
     
     
         8 . The storage device of  claim 7 , wherein each of said plurality of individual compartments is selectively sized to retain a mannequin head and a wig therein. 
     
     
         9 . The storage device of  claim 8 , wherein said storage shell includes a length of about 20 inches to about 30 inches, a width of about 14 inches to about 20 inches, and a depth of about 8 inches to about 12 inches. 
     
     
         10 . The storage device of  claim 9 , wherein each said net is elastically biased inward toward an interior of each of said plurality of individual compartments, and further wherein each said net secures said mannequin head and said wig within each said plurality of individual compartments. 
     
     
         11 . A storage device configured to provide partitioned storage of multiple items, the storage device comprising:
 a storage shell including a plurality of individual compartments, wherein said storage shell includes a retention mechanism for retaining contents in each said plurality of individual compartments;   a cover for selectively closing said storage shell, wherein closing said storage shell closes said plurality of individual compartments;   a first internal wall and a second internal wall wherein said first internal wall and said second internal wall include a plurality of opposed grooves therein;   at least two partitions wherein each of said at least two partitions is selectively mounted between a selected pair of opposed grooves between said first internal wall and said second internal wall, and further wherein each of said at least two partitions is selectively mounted and provides a variable user defined space for each of said plurality of individual compartments; and   each of said plurality of individual compartments is selectively sized to retain a mannequin head and a wig therein.   
     
     
         12 . The storage device of  claim 11 , wherein said retention mechanism comprises a plurality of straps wherein each of said plurality of straps extends across at least one of said plurality of individual compartments. 
     
     
         13 . The storage device of  claim 12 , wherein said storage shell further comprises a plurality of wheels mounted to corners of said storage shell, and wherein said plurality of wheels provide wheeled movement of the storage device;
 said plurality of wheels include a first wheel, a second wheel, and a third wheel;   said first wheel and said second shell enable a selected first wheeled movement to a base of said storage shell;   said first wheel and said third wheel enable a selected second wheeled movement to a side of said storage shell;   said selected first movement is a generally vertical movement of the storage device and said selected second movement is a generally horizontal movement of the storage device; and   said storage shell including a first handle mounted to a top surface and a second handle mounted to a side surface, wherein said first handle used for said generally vertical movement and said second handle used for said generally horizontal movement.   
     
     
         14 . The storage device of  claim 13 , wherein said storage shell includes a length of about 20 inches to about 30 inches, a width of about 14 inches to about 20 inches, and a depth of about 8 inches to about 12 inches. 
     
     
         15 . The storage device of  claim 11 , wherein said retention mechanism comprises a plurality of elastic nets wherein each said net is selectively retained over each of said plurality of individual compartments. 
     
     
         16 . The storage device of  claim 15 , wherein each said net is elastically biased inward toward an interior of each said plurality of individual compartments, and further wherein each said net secures said mannequin head and said wig within each said plurality of individual compartments. 
     
     
         17 . The storage device of  claim 16 , wherein said storage shell further comprises a plurality of wheels mounted to corners of said storage shell, and wherein said plurality of wheels provide wheeled movement of the storage device;
 said plurality of wheels include a first wheel, a second wheel, and a third wheel;   said first wheel and said second shell enable a selected first wheeled movement to a base of said storage shell;   said first wheel and said third wheel enable a selected second wheeled movement to a side of said storage shell;   said selected first movement is a generally vertical movement of the storage device and said selected second movement is a generally horizontal movement of the storage device; and   said storage shell including a first handle mounted to a top surface and a second handle mounted to a side surface, wherein said first handle used for said generally vertical movement and said second handle used for said generally horizontal movement.   
     
     
         18 . The storage device of  claim 17 , wherein said storage shell comprises a length of about 20 inches to about 30 inches. 
     
     
         19 . The storage device of  claim 17 , wherein said storage shell comprises a width of about 14 inches to about 20 inches. 
     
     
         20 . The storage device of  claim 17 , wherein said storage shell comprises a depth of about 8 inches to about 12 inches.