Abstract: A packaging system and method for an article includes a strap having an elongate shape and being made from a flexible material, and container having an opening. The container defines a space. In a packaged configuration, first and second ends of the strap are connected to one another to form a loop, the article is folded in a bundle and disposed within the space in the container, and the loop extends through a portion of the bundle and two slits formed in the container to secure the article into the container.

Abstract: A mustache and beard care tool having a compact, multifunctional and reusable device for managing and caring for facial beards. The mustache and beard care tool may include a housing, a comb holder slot formed on the housing, a lid detachably coupled to the housing, a semi-movable comb having a pivot handle and a pin, a fixed comb having a plurality of teeth equally distributed and formed on a portion of the lid, the plurality of comb channels is configured to receive the plurality of teeth of the fixed comb, a beard wax product and a beard brush assembly coupled to the bottom portion of the housing.

Abstract: A pocket utility case and travel tool for storing personal care products and having a variety of quickly assembled utility tools for maintaining oral hygiene, personal hygiene and grooming, the pocket utility case and travel tool. The pocket utility case and travel tool having a housing, storage compartments, a comb slot, a detachable lid, the detachable lid includes an adapter head and a handle coupled to the adapter head, a pivoting comb coupled to the handle of the detachable lid at a pivot point, the comb slot configured to receive the pivoting comb when the detachable lid is attached to the housing.

Abstract: A portable hair dryer support apparatus comprising a hair dryer holding structure for holding a hair dryer and at least one vertical support element connected at a first end to the hair dryer holding structure and having at a second opposed end at least one securing portion for securing the portable hair dryer support apparatus to a door.

Abstract: A carrying system releasably engages with the rollover frame of a tractor. The system includes a header sleeve connected to the rollover frame's crossbar, at least two lateral sleeves, and at least one of those lateral sleeves engaged with each of the rollover frame's two vertical supports. The header sleeve acts as an anchor and includes straps which releasably engage the lateral sleeves. The lateral sleeves include at least one attachment site, such as a D-ring, which facilitate the releasable connection of items such as tools in a myriad of configurations. Alternative embodiments include a suspended pouch for holding smaller items; more than one lateral sleeve per side in a “daisy chain” configuration; and an anchor strap so the carrying system can be used on rollover frames that are hinged and in the folded position.

Abstract: Described herein are cosmetic bags of various size, shapes, and configurations. In one embodiment, a cosmetic bag includes a first sidewall including a first coupling surface; a second sidewall coupled to the first sidewall and including a second coupling surface, the second sidewall and the second coupling surface defining a groove configured as a handle; a reversibly sealable pouch coupled to and between the first and second sidewalls, the pouch being visible between the first and second sidewalls in a closed configuration; a first divider between the first sidewall and the pouch, the first divider and the first sidewall defining a first slot and the first divider and the pouch defining a second slot; and a second divider between the second sidewall and the pouch, the second divider and the second sidewall defining a third slot and the second divider and the pouch defining a fourth slot.

Abstract: A nail care system designed for use in a manicure or pedicure process that is comprised of an assembly of disposable implements required for the manicure or pedicure process and a packaging system comprising individual sections. The individual sections of the packaging system are linked together in a chronological order necessary to complete a manicure or a pedicure, each individual section is adapted to hold and once sealed to sterilely secure a single chronologically ordered disposable implement of the assembly. The individual sections are separable from the packaging system and unsealable thereby providing access to a particular disposable implement secured therein when the particular disposable implement is required in accordance with the chronological ordering of the manicure or pedicure process.

Abstract: A grooming device that absorbs moisture or oil on a patron and applies a light layer of powder to the patron, thus enabling unwanted hair to be easily brushed off the patron. The device employs a powder-dispensing head made of mesh or woven material that permits powder to pass from the head through the holes in the mesh or weave. The head is connected to or integral with a holder that enables a user's hand to stay powder-free while using the device by preventing powder from escaping onto the hand of the user holding the holder. A retainer positioned at the intersection of the head and a holder creates the cavity in the head that holds the powder. Optionally, a head ribbon is attached to or integral with at least a portion of the head and is detachably connected to the holder of a second grooming device.

Abstract: A portable trifold organizer adapted for attachment to an automobile sun visor having a plurality of pockets, a plurality of compartments with elastic straps for securing items within the compartments, and two bifolds to facilitate the trifold design. The plurality of pockets and plurality of compartments have various dimensions to accommodate articles selected for storage, and the two bifolds may have spacer regions to enhance storage capacity of the organizer. The plurality of elastic straps within the compartments has various dimensions to secure a variety of items within the organizer. The trifold design allows the organizer to fold into a size that provides for storage in an automobile door pocket storage compartment. An elastic strap with Velcro end secures the organizer in its folded position by wrapping around the body of the folded organizer and attaching to a Velcro attachment patch on the rear side of the organizer.

Abstract: The cell phone case and wallet is a small folding case that is adapted for use with a personal data device. The cell phone case and wallet combines the functions of a wallet and a personal data device case into a single personal accessory. The cell phone case and wallet can be folded such that the personal data device contained within the cell phone case and wallet is accessible for use or can be enclosed within the cell phone case and wallet. The cell phone case and wallet is further capable of containing and storing domestic articles including, but not limited to, personal identification, a plurality of credit cards, cash, and personal items for ready access. The cell phone case and wallet comprises a plurality of panels and a plurality of straps.

Abstract: Particular infant support or nursing pillows are disclosed, for supporting an infant in a variety of settings by providing a stable surface upon which to rest. Various embodiments include a generally crescent shaped device, including a resilient fill material surrounded by a fabric shell and having a top and a bottom surface connected by a band of uniform width extending vertically and wholly about the perimeter of the pillow. The support pillow may be combined with an accessory device to form a support pillow assembly. An attachment mechanism may be configured to attach the accessory device to the support pillow such that the accessory device is arranged to direct a perceptible effect to at least one of the first arm, the second arm, and the medial region of the support pillow.

Abstract: A baffled chamber bathing device and a method of making same are provided. The baffled chamber bathing device includes a generally elongated piece of porous fabric having a length. The piece of porous fabric can be folded along its length along a first fold and a second fold to form a tri-folded structure having a width. The bathing device includes a plurality of dividers each extending laterally across the width of the tri-folded structure and which define a plurality of baffled chambers. At least one of the plurality of baffled chambers created by the tri-folded structure and the plurality of dividers includes an opening into which a soap segment is capable of being inserted and securely held within the respective baffled chambers by the tri-folded structure.

Abstract: An expandable travel bag system to aid in organizing toiletries when travelling features a flexible, planar anterior bag panel. A pair of item holding straps is located on an anterior bag panel front surface. An attachment strap is located on an anterior bag panel rear surface. The system features a posterior bag panel. A pair of item holding straps is located on a posterior bag panel front surface. An attachment pad is located on a posterior bag panel rear surface. The anterior bag panel is attached to the posterior bag panel via a second anterior hook and loop component attached to a first posterior hook and loop component. The anterior bag panel and the posterior bag panel are flexibly rolled into a cylindrical form for transport and held into a rolled up position via the attachment strap attached to the attachment pad.

Abstract: A cosmetic organizer having deformable walls that define a plurality of slots is shown. Each of the slots may receive a makeup utensil. Moreover, a group of makeup utensils may be complementarily grouped and inserted into the plurality of slots so that the user may have convenient grouping of complementary makeup utensils and does not need to search within an unorganized makeup bag.

Abstract: A vanity is secured to a steering wheel by four long upside down J-shaped hooks. Two of the upside down J-shaped hooks attach to the top of the vanity and slide up from within the vanity case while two slide out of the side of the vanity case one from each side of the case. The two side hooks attach to the sides of the steering wheel in order to adjust/move the vanity from left to right. The top two hooks help to attach the vanity to the top of the steering wheel and allows for up and down adjustment of the vanity. All four of the J-shaped hooks have notches in order to click the vanity in place once it is adjusted. This oval shaped vanity is surrounded by electric lights powered by battery and also by the cigarette lighter socket and cord that plug into the car's cigarette lighter socket. If the car has an outlet, a cord is provided to plug the vanity into the outlet within the car.

Abstract: A cosmetic and utility kit includes a container formed with a back side, bottom side, front side and opposite lateral side and further includes an extension flap extending from the back side that folds over the bottom side, front side and top side to enclose contents within the container.

Abstract: A cosmetic and utility kit includes a container formed with a back side, bottom side, front side and opposite lateral side and further includes an extension flap extending from the back side that folds over the bottom side, front side and top side to enclose contents within the container.

Abstract: A vanity case includes a mirror positioned on a center section, the mirror being pivotal between a storage position and a use position and further includes side panels which fold over the mirror in the storage position.

Abstract: A holder device for holding a head portion of a hand holdable elongate member comprises a mounting bracket (20) with a base (36) and two side walls (38) and a pair of side flaps (14,16) partially rotatable about a common axis. The flaps (14, 16) when in a closed position form an enclosed chamber with an aperture (32) at one end to accommodate the elongate member. The side flaps (14, 16) are pivotably mounted onto the mounting bracket (20). When force is applied onto bases (30) of the side flaps (14,16), the side flaps (14,16) will be triggered to close or open.

Abstract: A contact lens kit or pouch organizer for removably storing a plurality of accessories which are contained in separate containers such as lens solutions, contact lens themselves, a drain catcher and a mirror. The organizer includes a box-like container properly sized to accommodate the shape and size of the contact lens accessories intended to be placed therein. A container closure includes an upper flap intended to fold over an opening leading into the interior of a storage compartment and which closes with a snap fastener on a bottom flap which folds across the bottom of the container and folds upwardly to receive the snap fastener on the upper flap. A mirror carried on the external surface of the container is covered by the bottom flap or the mirror can be mounted on the inside of the bottom flap so as to bear against the outside of the container when the bottom flap is folded.

Abstract: A hair care stand system for providing an easily stored portable adjustable hair dryer stand having an adjustable mirror and a multi-purpose storage container includes an adjustable telescopic stand for coupling to an edge of a table, the stand having an articulated scissor arm for holding a hair dryer and a flexible mirror arm having a mirror coupled to a distal end of the mirror arm, and a bi-level storage case for holding and storing the stand, hair dryer, mirror, and associated hair dryer attachments.

Abstract: The invention's toothbrush comprises an open end which is rolled up and placed in a small and convenient package. The closed end of the disposable toothbrush supports a number of clusters of bristles. The toothbrush is placed onto the user's index finger and is held tight by a small rolled up (i.e. unopened) portion near the base of the individual's index finger. The material near the tip (i.e. the closed end) of the toothbrush is thicker than the remainder of the toothbrush. The thicker material supports the bristles and permits a strong brushing action by the user. The toothbrush is carried along with toothpaste in a small package. In other embodiments of the invention, the disposable toothbrush can have ribs for massaging the gums and the package can contain some dental floss.

Abstract: A carrying case for hair styling equipment that includes a clamshell briefcase structure having hingedly connected upper and lower briefcase sections. The lower briefcase section has an open topped cavity formed therein that is sealed when the upper and lower briefcase sections are pivoted together and an open sided tray storage compartment having a side opening in connection with the exterior of the lower briefcase section. The upper briefcase section has an exteriorly positioned cover flap affixable in a closed position by a zipper closure.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning teeth having a first portion with a teeth cleaning element such as a brush. The apparatus further having a second portion coupled to the first portion and having a wall with an inner surface defining a cavity, an outer surface, and an aperture extending completely through the wall providing a passageway between the cavity and the inner surface. A roll of messaging sheets being positioned within the cavity and the aperture being sufficiently large to allow a sheet section to pass therethrough. The sheet section preferably having an adhesive sticker removably attached thereto.

Abstract: A disposable cosmetics sampler package including a container and a fitment. The fitment includes an applicator held by a handle. The handle is sealed breakably to the fitment. Manipulating the handle breaks the seal and allows the applicator to be used to withdraw a product sample from the container. As the applicator is withdrawn, a metering device inside the fitment scrapes excess material off of the applicator. The handle can accept various types of applicators including mascara brushes, lip gloss paddles, and lip coloring brushes. Similarly, metering devices are interchangeable during manufacture to accommodate the type of applicator selected to dispense the product to be sampled.

Abstract: A self-contained toothbrush construction 10 including a handle member 20 forming a receptacle for dentifrice, a brush member 30 having a hollow handle portion 32 defining a internal passageway 31 in open communication with the handle member 20 and a collapsible cover unit 13 including a plurality of telescoping cover segments 51 wherein one of the cover segments 56 forms a compartment 57 for dental floss 60 and another cover segment 52 is provided with a plurality of apertures 54 controlled by a hinged lid element 55.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an eye care kit which includes a pouch having a back panel and a front panel which partially overlaps the back panel. The front and back panels are connected along a plurality of seams which form a plurality of pockets. A plurality of individually packaged eye care products, such as contact lens solutions, artificial tears, and the like, are placed and retained in the pockets. The eye care kit may also include a holder panel overlapping the pouch with the back panel sandwiched between the front panel and the holder panel. The holder panel connects with the pouch along its side and bottom edges so that the back panel and the holder panel form an additional compartment therebetween. This compartment can be used to hold contact lens cases and lens paper for cleaning glasses, mascara, lipstick, money or other items.

Abstract: A kit for carrying feminine hygiene materials, such as individually sealed sanitary napkins. The kit includes a carrying case, napkins or like wiping or absorbent products, and scented disposal bags. The case has two mutually hinged sections, which mate in clamshell fashion. The interior surfaces of the sections have elastic straps attached thereto for retaining the hygiene materials in place. The case has an external, tethered loop and a separate suction cup provided with a hook, so that the case can be suspended from a smooth environmental surface. A pocket is optionally provided integral with the case, either internally or externally, for storing the bags and the suction cup. Optionally, the bags are contained within a separate storage box. The case is bound in a washable material, such as canvas or vinyl, and is closed by a zipper.

Abstract: A combination absorbent applicator, wipe for teeth and oral applicator comprising a sheath having a closed distal end and an open proximal end for receipt of a fingertip or finger. An abrasive absorbent material pad is on an exterior surface of the sheath adjacent the closed distal end. The abrasive absorbent material pad can be applied to teeth, gums, tongue and lips for cleaning and treatment thereof.

Abstract: A new lipstick case for containing a plurality of tubes of lipstick to organize and protect the lipstick while being carried in a handbag or the like is disclosed. The lipstick case comprises a holder formed of resilient transparent plastic (either hard or soft plastic) having a plurality of vertically aligned open-top elongated chambers therein. The chambers each have dimensions to snugly receive an outer protective tube of a conventional cosmetic lipstick. The lipstick is inverted within the chamber such that the base of the lipstick may be readily viewed and easily grasped by a user to withdraw the coloring medium from the protective outer tube while retaining the tube within the chamber. A top closure flap is integrally transversely formed on the holder whereby lipstick tubes contained therein are prevented from inadvertently falling out of the chambers. A fastener for holding the top closure flap closed is also included.

Abstract: A patient caddy of the type which is suspended from a patient support apparatus to provide convenient storage for miscellaneous items. The caddy is comprised of a fabric panel having a multipocketed face portion and a folded portion. A textile fastening strip releasably secures the face portion to the folded portion and establishes a tubular void therebetween.