Former MP invents 'seatcase'

BTN News
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Former UK politician Tony Benn has invented a carry-bag 'seatcase' - a suitcase that doubles as a seat.

The seatcase has a fold-down fisherman's canvas seat with slide-out, steel-frame legs which are attached to the back of the case. He uses it on buses, trains or when waiting at stations when there isn't another seat available.

Benn said: "The secret is that it is light and easy to carry. It is also small enough to be allowed in the cabin on flights.
Grahame Herbert, a designer, helped Benn with his seatcase idea.

He said: "The real trick was to find a way of attaching the seat without getting in the way of the zips. It would be very annoying if people couldn't easily get out a pullover or book from their case."

It is likely to retail for around GBP30.

Former MP invents 'seatcase'

BTN News
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Former UK politician Tony Benn has invented a carry-bag 'seatcase' - a suitcase that doubles as a seat.

The seatcase has a fold-down fisherman's canvas seat with slide-out, steel-frame legs which are attached to the back of the case. He uses it on buses, trains or when waiting at stations when there isn't another seat available.

Benn said: "The secret is that it is light and easy to carry. It is also small enough to be allowed in the cabin on flights.
Grahame Herbert, a designer, helped Benn with his seatcase idea.

He said: "The real trick was to find a way of attaching the seat without getting in the way of the zips. It would be very annoying if people couldn't easily get out a pullover or book from their case."

It is likely to retail for around GBP30.