Rolling briefcase

Abstract

A rolling briefcase is provided that includes a plurality of storage compartments positioned on either side of a retractable handle. The briefcase may include two, and preferably four, wheels that allow a user to easily roll the briefcase in one or more directions. The retractable handle can assume a first position of use locked adjacent to an upper surface of the briefcase and a second position of use wherein the handle is positioned away from the upper surface of the briefcase.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A rolling briefcase, comprising:
 a first surface;   a second surface;   a first lateral surface interconnected to said first surface and said second surface;   a second lateral surface interconnected to said first surface and said second surface;   a top surface interconnected to an upper edge of said first surface, said second surface, said first lateral surface, and said second lateral surface;   a bottom surface interconnected to a lower edge of said first surface, said second surface, said first lateral surface, and said second lateral surface;   a plurality of wheels associated with said bottom surface;   at least one telescoping member selectively positioned within a volume defined by said first surface, said rear surface, said first lateral surface, said second lateral surface, said top surface, and said bottom surface, said at least one telescoping member penetrating said top surface;   a first storage compartment associated with a first surface;   a second storage compartment associated with a second side; and   wherein said at least one telescoping member has a first position of use wherein said at least one retractable member is substantially concealed within said volume, and a second position of use wherein a portion of said at least one telescoping member is positioned out of said volume.   
     
     
         2 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of wheels comprise:
 a first wheel associated with a corner defined by the intersection of said bottom surface, said first lateral surface, and said second surface; and   a second wheel associated with a corner defined by the intersection of said bottom surface, said second lateral surface, and said second surface.   
     
     
         3 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of wheels comprise:
 a first wheel associated with a corner defined by the intersection of said bottom surface, said first lateral surface, and said second surface;   a second wheel associated with a corner defined by the intersection of said bottom surface, said second lateral surface, and said second surface;   a third wheel associated with a corner defined by the intersection of said bottom surface, said first lateral surface, and said first surface; and   a fourth wheel associated with a corner defined by the intersection of said bottom surface, said second lateral surface, and said first surface.   
     
     
         4 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , further comprising a housing for receipt of said at least one telescoping member is selectively positioned within a housing, said housing being integrated with said volume and positioned substantially directly between said first surface and said second surface. 
     
     
         5 . The briefcase of  claim 4 , wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are symmetrically oriented about said housing. 
     
     
         6 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said first storage compartment is associated with a zipper and said second storage compartment is associated with a zipper. 
     
     
         7 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said first surface, said second surface, said 1 st  lateral surface, said top surface, and said bottom surface are devoid of grasping members in addition to a handle associated with said at least one telescoping member. 
     
     
         8 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one telescoping member comprises a first telescoping member and a second telescoping member having a handle positioned therebetween. 
     
     
         9 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one telescoping member is associated with a lock that fixes the position of said at least one telescoping member and said first position of use and in said second position of use. 
     
     
         10 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of wheels are comprised of rolling devices that allow said briefcase to roll and at least two directions. 
     
     
         11 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of wheels are retractable within said volume. 
     
     
         12 . The briefcase of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one telescoping member is comprised of a plurality of operably interconnected segments that may be locked relative to each other. 
     
     
         13 . A briefcase comprising:
 a housing for receipt of a retractable handle;   a first storage compartment associated with a first side of said housing;   a second storage compartment associated with a second side of said housing;   a first means for rolling associated with a first bottom corner of said briefcase;   a second means for rolling associated with said second corner of said briefcase; and   wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment each have a lower surface, are positioned on either side of the housing, and wherein said housing receives a retractable handle that can be locked in a first position of use adjacent to said briefcase and in a second position of use positioned away from said briefcase.   
     
     
         14 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are generally the same volume. 
     
     
         15 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said retractable handle comprises at least one telescoping member. 
     
     
         16 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said retractable handle comprises a first telescoping member and a second telescoping member having a handle positioned therebetween. 
     
     
         17 . The briefcase of  claim 16 , wherein said handle is hingedly interconnected to said first telescoping member and said second telescoping member. 
     
     
         18 . The briefcase of  claim 16 , further comprising a secondary handle that is hingedly interconnected to said handle. 
     
     
         19 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said housing includes a cavity. 
     
     
         20 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein at least one means for rolling comprise a caster wheel. 
     
     
         21 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are symmetrically oriented about said housing. 
     
     
         22 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said briefcase is devoid of grasping members in addition to a handle associated with said at least one telescoping member. 
     
     
         23 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said at least one telescoping member is associated with a lock that fixes the position of said at least one telescoping member and said first position of use and in said second position of use. 
     
     
         24 . The briefcase of  claim 13 , wherein said at least one telescoping member is comprised of a plurality of operably interconnected segments that may be locked relative to each other.