Abstract: Protective knee pads are comprised of a first shell member which fits over the patella and knee joint and a second member which is attached to the lower thigh and pivotally engaged with the knee pad shell so that they may articulate one with respect to the other while providing additional support and protection for the user of the knee pad. An additional shin pad may also be attached to the lower end of the shell which covers the knee.

Abstract: A storage and carrying case includes spaced end panels and a bottom panel all joined together by means of a fabric over layer and a fabric under layer which are stitched together by a binding which also connects to front and back panels to form an enclosure for tools or the like. A single binding may thus be utilized to join all of the flexible fabric materials which retain the semi-rigid or rigid panels forming the enclosure.

Abstract: A shoulder strap construction includes a dog bone shaped center pad slidably mounted on an elongate strap. The pad is constructed with a convex curvature that fits over the shoulder of a user.

Abstract: A collapsible bag construction includes a telescoping handle mounted on a bracket with a portion of the bracket extending along the bottom edge of the collapsible bag and cooperative with a supplement or auxiliary rigid bottom panel that may be removed to permit the collapsible bag to be folded for storage.

Abstract: A reversible tool holster comprises a mounting pad with a pocket configured to accept a drill, for example, wherein the handle of the drill may be oriented in either direction in the pocket. A tool holster is also disclosed wherein the orientation of the pocket or tool holding element is canted or extended outwardly to enable workers to assume various positions comfortably with the tool holster.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle cargo bag assembly includes two or more separate sections which are connectable one to the other or detachable and which enable the inclusion of specially designed inserts in the combination for purposes of transport of various items. The assembly typically includes a central section and first and second lateral side sections attachable to the central section by means of hook and loop fastener straps. A protective flap on one side of the central section covers the connecting straps and also serves as a backrest when the luggage assembly is attached to an all terrain vehicle and appropriately positioned relative to the seat of the vehicle.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle cargo bag assembly includes two or more separate sections which are connectable one to the other or detachable and which enable the inclusion of specially designed inserts in the combination for purposes of transport of various items. The assembly typically includes a central section and first and second lateral side sections attachable to the central section by means of hook and loop fastener straps. A protective flap on one side of the central section covers the connecting straps and also serves as a backrest when the luggage assembly is attached to an all terrain vehicle and appropriately positioned relative to the seat of the vehicle.

Abstract: A tank bag for a vehicle such as an all terrain vehicle or motorbike includes bags for placement on each side of a center ridge of the vehicle. The bags are connected by adjustable straps and a bridging panel. Hook elements are included to maintain the bag construction in a fixed position on the vehicle.

Abstract: Protective knee pads are comprised of a first shell member which fits over the patella and knee joint and a second member which is attached to the lower thigh and pivotally engaged with the knee pad shell so that they may articulate one with respect to the other while providing additional support and protection for the user of the knee pad. An additional shin pad may also be attached to the lower end of the shell which covers the knee.

Abstract: A dual compartment, dual open mouth tool bag is fabricated from flexible material forming the side and top panels of the bag and the dual access openings. Each of the separate open mouth openings provides separate access to an individual compartment within the bag. The compartments may, in an alternative embodiment, be connected one to the other or may be separated by an intermediate open top storage compartment.

Abstract: A pet bag includes a telescoping handle mounted to the back side panel of the bag by means of a bracket with one extending along the bottom edge of the carrier bag and a bracket near the upper side of the back side panel. The back side panel also includes an assembly of reinforcing webs that cooperate with first and second spaced tubes comprising the telescoping handle for receipt of a seat belt to retain the carrier bag in the event of a sudden stop.

Abstract: The carry strap for buckets includes a loop fitting around the rim of a bucket with a hand strap and a shoulder strap attached on substantially opposite sides of the loop fitted around the bucket rim. A carry strap for ladders includes, adjustable opposite end loops and a shoulder strap as a carrying case sewn to the strap so that the strap may be folded and retained within the carrying case.

Abstract: A tool bag with wheels includes a base and back side reinforced by a polymeric board covered with a fabric material. Wheel wells and telescoping handle affixed to the polymeric sheet or board facilitate maintenance of the configuration of the open topped tool bag. Additional polymeric boards and/or ribs are included in the lateral side walls and a front wall to further facilitate the maintenance of the configuration of the open topped, wheeled tool bag.

Abstract: A self-standing bag construction includes a generally rigid backing panel with a support leg hinged thereto and connected to the backing panel by a gusset. Various types of fasteners, such as magnets, hook and loop mechanisms, buckles and the like are utilized to hold the support leg tightly against the backing panel and upon release enable the support leg to form an angle with the backing panel and support the backing panel and a container affixed to the front side of the backing panel to be supported in a manner which facilitates access to the container.

Abstract: A carrying case for small animals comprises an open top bag supported by a shoulder strap with a waist strap connected to projecting flaps extending from the opposite sides of the carrying case.

Abstract: A low slung tool belt carrier includes pouches designed to be suspended from a belt strap construction with a shoulder strap crossing over the torso or shoulders to support the larger of two pouches, the pouches arranged to fit on the hips or be rested upon the hips of an individual. Alternate constructions incorporate handles for carrying the pouches and fasteners for combining pouches. Various alternative combinations of tool belts, waist straps, handles, carry straps, pouches and pockets enable customization of a tool belt for individual workmen.

Abstract: A craft bag includes a series of five panels including a backside panel, lateral side panels, a bottom panel and a top panel which may be folded to define an enclosed bag. The lateral side panels are flexibly attached to the backside panel and a stiffening mechanism for maintaining the lateral side panels and back panel in a coplanar array is provided.

Abstract: A luggage item is convertible from a duffle bag form to a garment bag form by disengaging duffle end panels from the lateral sides of the garment bag and folding those end panels against the inside of the garment bag. Various arrangements of handles and carry straps are disclosed which facilitate transport of the luggage item as a duffle bag or a garment bag.

Abstract: A reversible tool holster comprises a mounting pad with a pocket configured to accept a drill, for example, wherein the handle of the drill may be oriented in either direction in the pocket. A tool holster is also disclosed wherein the orientation of the pocket or tool holding element is canted or extended outwardly to enable workers to assume various positions comfortably with the tool holster.

Abstract: A self-standing bag construction includes a generally rigid backing panel with a support leg hinged thereto and connected to the backing panel by a gusset. Various types of fasteners, such as magnets, hook and loop mechanisms, buckles and the like are utilized to hold the support leg tightly against the backing panel and upon release enable the support leg to form an angle with the backing panel and support the backing panel and a container affixed to the front side of the backing panel to be supported in a manner which facilitates access to the container.