Possible to merge backup files?

Okay, I've got a set of disks I did a backup to a little while ago, using the Backup application (you know, with the umbrella icon). I finally got around to getting a TB external drive, so now I'd like to transfer those backups onto it.
As you probably also know, if you control-click (left-click) on a backup file, you have the option to Show Contents, which lets you go in, open a disk image of whatever you backed up, and get what you want from it.
So, here's my question: Is it possible to copy those backups to the drive, merge them into one large file, so I can access the disk image of the whole thing that way, or else do something similar which leads to the same result?
I ask because I'd rather not return the files to the main computer, just keep them on the drive and accessible when I want them.
Thanks

Brett Feinblatt wrote:
No, I'm talking about Apple's Backup app v3.2. Orange umbrella, most recent is from April 2010.
Donnerwetter! Had never heard of such a thing. 
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/10/13/add-apples-free-backup-app-to-your-backup-toolbox /
The app, simply named Backup, was originally available only to .Mac users, but is now openly available on Apple's website. It lists "MobileMe account" as one of its requirements. If you do not have a MobileMe account, each backup is limited to 100 MB.

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