Abstract: A compression-expansion device for an article of luggage and luggage comprising same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises a base comprising axially-disposed, spaced-apart, parallel passageways; a latch pivotably disposed on the base between the passageways and having a tongue projection; an expansion body comprising conduit members slidably mated to the passageways, bias members located within the passageways and conduit members which urge the expansion body and base away from each other; an opening in the expansion body configured to receive the tongue in a first compressed position; and a button engaged with the opening and moveable to contact the tongue and displace it from the first position to a second position whereby the expansion body and the base assume an expanded configuration as urged by the bias members.

Abstract: A compression expansion device for an article of luggage and luggage comprising same is disclosed. In one particular practice: the device comprises a base section disposed in sliding relation with an expansion body engaged with each other by coil springs. A flexible portion on either the base section or expansion body comprises a ridge which rests on a complimentary ledge on the other of the base section or expansion body to assume a compressed configuration. A glide switch comprising one or more push projections contacts the flexible portion to displace the ridge off the ledge causing the base and expansion body to move away from each other and assume an expanded configuration.

Abstract: A universal case for an electronic tablet device is disclosed comprising a rectangular sectioning panel having a front surface and an unobstructed center portion, the sectioning panel divided into four quadrants by projections at intervals along the center lines of the sectioning panel, and a tablet holding assembly comprising four separate quadrant pieces having tablet gripping members, the pieces configured to fit within the sectioning panel quadrants where quadrant pieces diagonally opposite each other are joined by elastic members which permit the quadrant pieces to elastically separate to accommodate a particular tablet device while urging the pieces toward the center thereby providing a secure fit for the device.

Abstract: A universal case for an electronic tablet device is disclosed comprising a rectangular sectioning panel having a front surface and an unobstructed center portion, the sectioning panel divided into four quadrants by projections at intervals along the center lines of the sectioning panel, and a tablet holding assembly comprising four separate quadrant pieces having tablet gripping members, the pieces configured to fit within the sectioning panel quadrants where quadrant pieces diagonally opposite each other are joined by elastic members which permit the quadrant pieces to elastically separate to accommodate a particular tablet device while urging the pieces toward the center thereby providing a secure fit for the device.

Abstract: A strap for a backpack, briefcase, or other tote article, including such article, having a sanitizer dispenser is disclosed.

Abstract: A magnetic closure device for a compartment of a carry case, the compartment having an access opening, the access opening having at least one first predetermined dimension. The flap is attached to the carry case and positioned inside the compartment, the flap having at least one dimension greater than the corresponding first dimension of the access opening to retain the flap inside the compartment and to thereby prevent movement of the flap outside the opening. The flap is hingedly attached at one end to the carry case and is arranged to move inwardly to provide access to the compartment through the opening. Mutually magnetically attractable devices are respectively attached to a wall portion of the compartment and to the flap in correspondingly opposed positions to retain the flap in engagement with the wall portion of the compartment to provide closure to the compartment, whereby the flap is manually movable inwardly to provide user access to the compartment.

Abstract: These objects and others are attained by the present invention which provides a collapsible multifunction apparatus, comprising upper and lower sections with a front frame and rear prop legs, where the front frame is pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the front portions of the upper and lower sections, and the rear prop legs are pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the rear portions of the upper and lower sections. The hinge positions on both the left and right sides of the collapsible apparatus define (preferably symmetric) foldable left and right side quadrilaterals in which, in each left and right side fully opened quadrilateral, no two lengths are equilateral and no two lengths are parallel, and which collapse to form a substantially flat configuration for storage with nested front frame and rear prop legs.

Abstract: These objects and others are attained by the present invention which provides a collapsible multifunction apparatus, comprising upper and lower sections with a front frame and rear prop legs, where the front frame is pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the front portions of the upper and lower sections, and the rear prop legs are pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the rear portions of the upper and lower sections. The hinge positions on both the left and right sides of the collapsible apparatus define (preferably symmetric) foldable left and right side quadrilaterals in which, in each left and right side fully opened quadrilateral, no two lengths are equilateral and no two lengths are parallel, and which collapse to form a substantially flat configuration for storage with nested front frame and rear prop legs.

Abstract: These objects and others are attained by the present invention which provides a collapsible multifunction apparatus, comprising upper and lower sections with a front frame and rear prop legs, where the front frame is pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the front portions of the upper and lower sections, and the rear prop legs are pivotably attached by hinges to both sides of the rear portions of the upper and lower sections. The hinge positions on both the left and right sides of the collapsible apparatus define (preferably symmetric) foldable left and right side quadrilaterals in which, in each left and right side fully opened quadrilateral, no two lengths are equilateral and no two lengths are parallel, and which collapse to form a substantially flat configuration for storage with nested front frame and rear prop legs.