Abstract: A bingo tote bag includes several interior and exterior compartments that enable a bingo player to organize and carry bingo supplies and other items in a single tote bag, replacing the bingo player's old tote, lunch bag, and purse. The bingo tote bag includes eight exterior pockets, four positioned on each side of the tote bag, for storage of daubers of various colors. One side pocket is positioned at each end of the bingo tote bag for storage of eye glasses, pencils, magnetic bingo wands, and glue sticks. The interior compartments include an insulated beverage holder, a key ring holder, additional pockets, and an attached wallet. The interior space of the bingo tote bag is large enough for carrying food, candy, and good luck charms. The tote bag also includes shoulder straps.

Abstract: A visored cap is disclosed herein with a crown having an internal storage compartment when not being worn by the user and is provided with an elongated or cutout opening in the visor for grasping as a carrying handle by the user. A detachable cover is carried about the sweatband of the cap crown for enclosing the internal storage compartment when used for storage. The visor includes a sliding panel, a pivotal panel or a snap-on panel for selectively closing the cutout opening when the cap is worn by the user wherein the panel is translucent or transparent for accommodating visual observation. The closure for the cover with the cap crown may be of zippered or hook and pile construction.

Abstract: A briefcase has hidden spring loaded compartment which, when actuated, exposes the hidden compartment presenting a holstered gun to operative position.

Abstract: A diaper bag for holding diapers and accessories used for baby care comprising a plurality of compartments, each compartment having a hollow interior bounded by opposed and spaced first and second side walls with a peripheral edge extended therebetween, each compartment having a sealable opening disposed thereon and extended peripherally across a portion of the peripheral edge with the remainder of the peripheral edge thus creating a pivotal connection between the first and second side walls and enabling the first side wall to be pivoted away from the second side wall when the opening is opened and enabling the first side wall to be pivoted towards the second side wall when the opening is closed, with the compartments coupled side-by-side in sequence with common sidewalls defined between adjacent compartments; a plurality of pockets disposed within the compartments and coupled to the side walls and common sidewalls thereof; and a transportable mechanism coupled to the diaper bag for allowing a user to manuall

Abstract: According to the invention a multimode traveling bag is provided which can be carried as a hand carrying bag, a back pack, shoulder bag or over the head bag. The invention provides these multimode operations while limiting the number of handles and straps. Preferably a single handle and strap are provided which are neatly positioned along the body of the bag when not in use. The traveling bag desirably has a single strap affixed at each end of the strap to the left and right side of the traveling bag. The strap should be of sufficient length so that the attached strap can be placed over the head of the user when the user desires to carry the bag over his head and support the bag by the opposite shoulder.

Abstract: A container converting between a briefcase, a food and beverage carriage, and a mini-cooler. The container has a case which functions as a briefcase. The case includes a base and a top, each of which has walls defining a hollow center filled with insulating material. The top is secured by a hinge to the base along coextensive edges. A plurality of separate food and beverage carriage inserts may be removably positioned in the base to convert the case into a food and beverage carriage. An insulating mini-cooler adapter converts the case into a mini-cooler.

Abstract: A container with a tube insert for holding various articles is provided which consists of a receptacle in which material is held and carried therein. A structure, incorporated within the receptacle, is for holding an article therein. A mechanism, incorporated to the receptacle and in conjunction with the holding structure, is for removing the article therefrom without a person having to open the receptacle.

Abstract: A multi-mode playball whose components are a shaped casing of flexible material having an opening therein that is closable by a drawstring whose end portions, when the string is drawn, then extend from the closed opening, and a toy balloon, which in its uninflated state is insertable into the casing and when then inflated stretches to conform to the shape of the casing to create a pneumatic playball. The playball is operable in any one of three modes, the first being a ball mode in which the end portions of the drawn string are inserted into the casing before the balloon is inflated and the resultant pneumatic ball can then be thrown, kicked and bounced. In the second or bop mode, the pneumatic ball is tethered by the end portion of the drawstring whereby the ball can then be punched back and forth.

Abstract: A diaperbag includes a utility bag for storage and transport of baby paraphernalia, the utility bag defining at least one compartment configured and dimensioned to receive baby paraphernalia therein. An actuatable electronic sound chip for generating sound is secured to the bag. A switch is provided for actuating the chip, the switch being permanently secured to the bag and in operative communication with the chip. In a preferred embodiment, the bag includes a closure for the compartment, the closure being manually movable between an opening orientation enabling free access to the compartment and a closing orientation limiting free access to the compartment. The switch and closure are constructed, configured and dimensioned such that manual movement of the closure from the closing orientation to the opening orientation is normally sufficient to cause the switch to actuate the chip.

Abstract: A purse including a series of flexible plastic inserts that gives the purse shape when the plastic inserts are bent and placed into the soft "skin" of the purse. These plastic inserts can be removed, if desired, so that the "soft" purse can return to a foldable, storable, cleanable state. Purse straps may be detached and interchanged. Purse flaps may be detached and interchanged. A fitted, removable, liner/organizer lets the user change purses without removing the contents piecemeal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tote bag equipped with a flexible, durable and lightweight cooling chamber. The cooling chamber is comprised of a cooling compartment secured to an uninsulated portion of a tote bag, a cooling chamber housed within the compartment, a flexible external housing member which externally circumscribes the chamber and forms a protective covering, a flexible insulative liner internally disposed within the housing member and enveloping the cooling chamber and a cooler compartment accessing port for access to the cooling chamber. The cooling compartment may also be equipped with means for removing the insulative liner from the housing member and also for detachably removing the housing member from the uninsulated portions of the tote bag.

Abstract: A carrying bag assembly having a carrying bag for carrying personal items and a telephone receiver/transmitter unit attached to the carrying bag. The receiver/transmitter unit can be connected to a telephone line by means of a wire with a plug on one end. A telephone handset is attached to the receiver/transmitter unit by means of a cord. The handset can be attached to the handle of the carrying bag by two pieces of material that wrap around the handset and attach to one another. A keypad is located on the outer surface of the carrying bag for dialing the telephone.

Abstract: A storage bag is set forth for use particularly by sun bathers and the like providing a bag of flexible construction formed with a sun-glass eye case secured to a rear wall interiorly of the bag with a first securement flap oriented adjacent the sun-glass case for securement of liquid containers, such as suntanning lotion and the like therewithin. A second flexible securement flap is oriented in a first position overlying the first securement flap securable with a hook and loop fastener strip positioned coextensively with a remote edge of the first securement flap wherein the second securement flap is repositionable to a second position securable to a further hook and loop fastener strip formed on an interior surface of the forward wall to selectively compartmentalize the interior of the flexible storage bag. The flexible construction of the securement flaps enables the same to be compressed against the interior surface of the rear wall when not being utilized.

Abstract: Luggage, such as hand carried briefcases, purses or the like, are provided with key ring holders on an inner face thereof, preferably a cover. The holder is in the form of a short horizontal or longitudinal strap secured at its midsection to the face just above an open top of a conventional pocket or envelope mounted on the inner face. The strap has wings or legs projecting from its secured mid portion. The end of each wing or leg has a pad of a hook and loop ("Velcro") fastener secured on its inner side. A complimentary hook and loop pad is secured to the opposing inner face of the cover at a location to secure the outer ends of the wings or legs in an extended flat condition against the cover. The two wings or legs are pulled free of the cover carried pads, and are brought together on opposite sides of their secured mid portion.

Abstract: A nappy or diaper changing bag is made from a soft quilted plastic material and comprises two closable storage compartments connected at their undersides by a mat on which the baby being changed is placed. Foldable end flaps support the baby's head and legs, respectively. Nappies or diapers and ointments can be stored in the compartments and feeding bottles in wells provided in the end of one of the compartments. During transportation of the bag, the flaps are folded over the mat and one compartment is placed over the other compartment and held in place by fastenings. Handles attached to the lower part of the bag enable it to be carried.

Abstract: The device described herein comprises a cord or chain, preferably an elastic cord, with means for fastening one end to a cigarette lighter and means such as a clip, at the other end for attaching the cord to a portion of a lady's purse or to an article of a man's clothing. This device facilitates the finding and retrieval of the cigarette lighter.

Abstract: A weather-resistant carrier is made up of a non-waterproof bag and waterproof accessories. The accessories are a bottom container, a cap, and a sheath with handles similar to those of the bag covering a major portion of the sides of the bag. One or all may be connected directly to the bag. Preferably, the bottom container is attached to the bag, the sheath attached to the bottom container, and the cap to the sheath. In a preferred model, the sheath can be folded up with the empty bag, placed in the container, and the cap can be attached to the container to provide a carrying case. All or parts of the accessories can be utilized with the bag, depending on the weather.

Abstract: A combination carry bag and mat is provided which in an unfolded position can be utilized as a mat to lie upon that has built-in relatively rigid compartments to hold various items and a radio and which in a folded position can be utilized as a carry bag. In a modified form a built-in adjustable and collapsible sun shade protector is for a person when the person lies upon the mat.

Abstract: A method and apparatus built into and for illuminating the interior of a pocketbook, includes a photodetector circuit sensitive to low levels of ambient light for turning on a switching circuit to energize a light bulb mounted within the pocketbook, and a relay mechanism responsive to closure of the pocketbook for preventing operation of the photodetector circuit for turning on the switching circuit.

Abstract: A bag construction comprising an outer casing portion having a plurality of flexible outer walls, an inflatable bladder removably received in the casing portion, and preferably also a pocket element or the like for receiving articles in the bag and positioning them adjacent the bladder. The inflatable bladder acts to effectively cushion and protect the articles contained in the pocket element and hence the bag can be utilized for transporting relatively fragile articles, such as bottles containing cosmetics and the like in the pocket element. The bladder is inflatable from the exterior of the bag and it is removable from the casing portion to permit the use of the bag without the bladder and to facilitate the cleaning of the bag.

Abstract: A diapering station formed of a single piece of material is divided by fold lines into three successive sections to cushion an infant on a support surface and store infant accessories for diaper changing. The diapering station is converted into a carrying bag for infant accessories by folding the two end sections inwardly, one over the other along the fold lines, onto the middle section, enabling the bag to be conveniently carried by a combination handle and back pack strap. A waterproof, removable pouch on the middle section of the station provides a clean surface for the infant's bottom and stores dirty diapers for subsequent washing. An inwardly opening pocket formed in one of the end sections of the station stores clean diapers, and storage of infant assessories such as bottles and food jars is provided in additional pockets formed in the other end section of the station.

Abstract: A device is provided for facilitating the rapid location of items contained within a purse. The device is comprised of a panel of substantially rectangular configuration having a center portion and paired end strips. A number of releasible fasteners adapted to engage said end strips are each provided with a flexible tether line which can be attached to a specific item in the purse. Indicia on the panel correspond to the sought items in the purse. The panel is attached to a sidewall of the purse using rivets which penetrate the center portion of said panel.

Abstract: A shopping organizer comprising a one-piece backing sheet foldable into upper, middle and bottom sections with a flap adapted to wrap around and releasably secure the organizer to the handle of a market basket. A sleeve for receiving a pen, a plate having a spring clip for retaining papers and a pair of pockets of different size, at least one of which is divided into compartments, are mounted to one or more sections of the backing sheet to provide a shopping organizer for the convenient storage of coupons, shopping lists, a calculator and other items useful for shopping.