Abstract: This invention is directed to a multi-functional replaceable panel assembly for a bag allowing a user to add a functionality to the bag and/or to vary its appearance.

Abstract: A rigid suitcase includes first and second shells defining a first storage volume, the outer surface of the first shell including a recess, and an auxiliary container defining a second storage volume, physically separate from the first storage volume, and adapted to be moved between an inserted state in which the auxiliary container is at last partially housed in the recess and a removed state, in which the auxiliary container is completely extracted from the recess. The rigid suitcase further includes guide members operable to guide the auxiliary container as it moves from the inserted state to the removed state and vice versa, and removable attachment members operable between the first shell and the auxiliary container and adapted to be actuated between an attached state, in which the auxiliary container cannot be removed from the recess and a released condition in which the auxiliary container can be removed.

Abstract: An expandable/collapsible bag that can be configured into three different sizes—small medium, and large. It is of cylindrical shape, has three interconnected chambers, a zipper running along its entire length, three handles on top, and two drawstrings. When the bag is in its large configuration, all chambers are expanded and accessible. The two side chambers can collapse inwards into the middle chamber, allowing the size of the bag to be reduced. This can be done by collapsing and pushing the material of each side chamber into chamber B past the line of their adjacent drawstrings. Once the collapsed material from each side chamber is completely inside chamber B, then, their adjacent drawstrings can be cinched or pulled tight to close the ends of the bag. This keeps the collapsed material from the side chambers inside the middle chamber and prevents the bag from expanding when in use.

Abstract: The cargo carrier of the present invention is a cargo container that comprises at least one immobilizing flap that allows it to be secured inside a vehicle without shifting position as the vehicle moves. The immobilizing flap is securely affixed to one side of the container, and is protrudes through the base of the tailgate, trunk or door of the vehicle, stabilizing the cargo carrier in the cargo area of the vehicle. Another embodiment of the immobilizing flap is a loop of fabric through which the vehicle's seat belt can be extended, stabilizing the cargo carrier in a vehicle's seat. The cargo carrier take any number of forms found in the prior art to include collapsible coolers, golf bags, reusable grocery totes, food catering bags, and other carrying devices.

Abstract: A feminine hygiene product disposal pouch having an inner compartment and at least one partitioning barrier, such as a partitioning wall, defining a pair of chambers. A first chamber is adapted for housing an unused feminine hygiene product, and a second chamber houses a disposal container for discarding a plurality of feminine hygiene products and materials, including the pouch itself. In an example embodiment, at least one chamber is expandable for hygienically disposing of the feminine hygiene materials therein. The chambers can share a common sealed edge, such as a heated seal, for enabling simultaneous access to each of the compartments. In another example embodiment, the pouch includes a partitioning seam for defining the chambers such that the outer wall can be operably removed from each chamber in succession for accessing the contents therein.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus including a primary storage cavity, an expandable and collapsible secondary storage cavity, and at least one pair of rigid reinforcing structures contained within the secondary storage cavity. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a handbag, purse, tote, or clutch. In addition, a handbag is disclosed, the handbag including a primary storage cavity, an expandable and collapsible secondary storage cavity, at least one pair of rigid reinforcing structures contained within the secondary storage cavity, and a fastening mechanism configured to fasten the materials defining the secondary storage cavity in a collapsed position.

Abstract: A clutch case comprises a pair of clamshell members hinged together at a bottom edge thereof such that the members, when closed, form an interior chamber for containing objects and, when open, provide access to the interior chamber. The clutch case also includes a smartphone mounting plate to hold a smartphone. The mounting plate is configured so that both any physical buttons as well as the touch screen of the smartphone will be useable when it is still attached to the clutch case. The mounting plate also allows a user to utilize the smartphone's camera while it is still held in the mounting plate.

Abstract: The briefcase and backpack luggage includes a housing that may carry a plurality of items. The housing comprises a case portion of the housing that may store the items. A folder portion of the housing is coupled to the case portion of the housing. The folder portion of the housing may store items. A handle is coupled to the housing. The handle may be gripped. A strap is coupled to the housing. The strap may be positionable on the user so the housing is retained on the user.

Abstract: The invention is a modular pop-up purse shell, with an optional insert, wherein a rectangular swatch of material is removably attached to the purse shell to create a customized purse.

Abstract: A bag system with a small bag insert includes a large bag and a small bag. The large bag has a cavity with an inner wall. The small bag is sized to fit inside the large bag. The small bag is removably attached approximate to a top half of the inner wall of the large bag via an attachment system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pocketbook system that allows to easily mix and match how many pocketbooks, other carriers, and/or straps will suffice for that day or evenings' use while this pocketbook system is easy to use and inexpensive to manufacture. More particularly, the pocketbook system has a primary pocketbook for carrying contents, one or more removably attached secondary carrier for carrying contents, a device(s) for removably attaching the secondary carrier(s) to the inside or outside of the primary pocketbook, or for attaching the primary pocketbook and secondary carrier together, and preferably has at least one removable flexible strap(s) and a device(s) for removably attaching the strap(s) to the primary pocketbook and/or secondary carrier. The user makes use of the pocketbook system by attaching, detaching, re-attaching, exchanging, and switching different parts and/or elements to form a suitable pocketbook structure for a particular use at a particular time.

Abstract: A modular handbag having a main body and one or more removably attachable accessories is provided herein.

Abstract: A handbag insert assembly and method for using is disclosed. The insert is constructed from lightweight durable water resistant material that is transparent enough to allow a user to easily view stored within without have to access the interior of the insert. The assembly is constructed to generally retain its shape and resist bulging when filled. Interior storage pockets are provided and located adjacent to transparent exterior panels to allow easy viewing of items through transparent exterior panels. Handles may be utilized to assist removal of the assembly from a handbag. Radio signal blocking materials may be utilized in the construction of panels and interior pockets to provide security from the unwanted transfer of important data and information from stored items containing RDIF technology. Lighting may be provided to allow illumination of stored items.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an item holding assembly that may include a binder and portfolio with one releasably attached to the other enabling quick and easy separation for use of one independent of the other. In a preferred embodiment, binder and portfolio panels can overlie one another, particularly when releasably engaged in a manner that releasably attaches them. A flap, such as part of the panel or the panel of one is received in a pocket formed in the panel of the other to facilitate and preferably provide releasable attachment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an expandable bag system comprising a main bag and a plurality of accessory bags of various sizes which are releasably attachable to the exterior surface of the main bag by a means for releasably attaching the accessory bags to the main bag. The means for releasably attaching the accessory bags to the main bag comprises at least one sleeve arrangement having a pocket attached to a surface of the main bag and at least one spring clip attached to a back surface of the accessory bag, the spring clip being sized to slide within the pocket of the sleeve arrangement.

Abstract: An expandable purse has a lower inner compartment open-able from the purse's bottom. The compartment contains an auxiliary bag that is attached by an edge of its bottom to an inside edge of the inner compartment. This allows the auxiliary bag to be extended and brought up around the purse with the purse sitting upright within the auxiliary bag and with the opening of the purse accessible within the auxiliary bag.

Abstract: A carrying bag assembly comprises a bag assembly, a flap, and a first connection system. The bag assembly comprises a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, a right side panel, a bottom panel, and a cover panel. The bag assembly defines a bag opening and a connection pocket. The flap defines first and second flap surfaces. The flap may be in one of a first attached configuration, a second attached configuration, and a detached configuration. When in either of the first and second attached configurations, the flap may be moved between a closed configuration and an open configuration. When in one of the attached configurations, either the first or second flap surface is visible when the flap is in the closed configuration. When the flap is in either of the first or the second attached configurations, the first connection system is substantially located within the connection pocket.

Abstract: A handbag with a removable exterior member which can be replaced with a different exterior member to provide easily changeable aesthetic styles by use of matable connectors located on the exterior member and the handbag. A handbag system is also provided which comprises a first and second handbag, the second handbag suitable for use as a separate clutch and sized to accept the first handbag within the upper portion of the second handbag.

Abstract: A connector with a flexible arrangement for attaching one or more small or mid-sized bags is described. The connector provides a shoulder strap or handle that allows the user to conveniently carry the assemblage. The connector may include slotted top and bottom rails vertically displaced from each other, where mounting tabs on the small bags may be threaded through the slots to attach a bag to the connector. Slotted sheets of material may be placed between a top and bottom rail, or the entire connector may be made of one or more sheets of fabric or other flexible material. Again the mounting tabs may be threaded through the slots to secure the bags. The vertical edges of the sheets may be folded and sewn of bonded to better form supports for the connector, and combinations of rails, vertical supports and sheets of fabric of other such materials may be used.

Abstract: A purse system includes a first purse having a first connection point therein and a second purse, having a second connection point therein for removably attaching the second purse to a position within the first purse. The strap of the second purse includes a third connection point which interacts with the second connection point. The purse system can also include an alarm system.

Abstract: The transparent handbag is an inner bag for holding selected personal items that would normally be loosely placed in a larger bag or receptacle. The transparent, inner handbag is adapted to be inserted in a larger receptacle such as a purse, a larger handbag, luggage, backpack or similar receptacles. Since the inner handbag is transparent, items stored therein can be quickly and easily identified.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an expandable bag system comprising a main bag and a plurality of accessory bags of various sizes which are releasably attachable to the exterior surface of the main bag by a means for releasably attaching the accessory bags to the main bag. The means for releasably attaching the accessory bags to the main bag comprises at least one sleeve arrangement having a pocket attached to a surface of the main bag and at least one spring clip attached to a back surface of the accessory bag, the spring clip being sized to slide within the pocket of the sleeve arrangement.

Abstract: A handbag with a removable exterior member which can be replaced with a different exterior member to provide easily changeable aesthetic styles by use of matable connectors located on the exterior member and the handbag. A handbag system is also provided which comprises a first and second handbag, the second handbag suitable for use as a separate clutch and sized to accept the first handbag within the upper portion of the second handbag.

Abstract: This disclosure details providing comprehensive handbag protection (hereafter “Ducky”). Various implementations of the Ducky may be configured to protect a variety of handbags and/or like articles. The disclosed Ducky protects a handbag against rain, snow, and other potentially hazardous substances that may damage, stain or otherwise diminish the appearance and/or longevity of the handbag. The Ducky protects all exterior surfaces of the handbag, including straps, while allowing use of and access to the handbag. The Ducky is lightweight and portable and may be configured to be compactly stored, and may even be stored within the handbag, ready to be deployed as necessary.

Abstract: An improved storage bag has a retaining member disposed on an inside surface of a first side wall of a main bag. The retaining member allows supplemental bag to hang on an outside wall of the main bag. An existing storage bag can have a bracket configured to extend partially along an inside portion of a side wall of the briefcase. The bracket has a hook-portion to extend out of the top of the briefcase and partially along the outside portion of the side wall of the briefcase and a retaining member. This configuration also allows a supplemental bag to be attached to the retaining member to hang along an outside wall of the bag.

Abstract: A handbag with exchangeable components is described. Also described are fastening mechanisms for use with a removable liner and for fastening the interior liner to the exterior of the handbag. Furthermore, exchangeable exterior pieces and mechanisms for fastening such exterior pieces to the exterior portion of the handbag are described.

Abstract: The present invention includes two purses, a large outer purse and a small inner purse. The inner purse has two flaps extending from the top of the inner purse. Preferably, there are male-type connection structures on the flaps. The interior of the larger outer purse has female-type connection structures. The female-type connectors are configured such that, when the inner purse is placed inside the outer purse, male-type connection structures on the flaps of the inner purse can be connected to the female-type connection structures of the outer purse. This serves to secure the inner purse into the outer purse.

Abstract: A purse and bag assembly is provided which allows the transfer of all personal effects at once, thereby maintaining preferred organization and allowing simple conversion into a variety of styles, configurations and functions. Specifically, a compartment which functions as one of a purse or interior liner interchangeably. As an interior liner, outer members comprise a plurality of purses and bags which are conventional in that they provide a method for carrying and a method to close and conceal personal contents. As an interior liner, magnetic fasteners keep items from going between it and the outer member, although, items may be consciously placed between the interior liner and outer member to keep them from apparent view. Finally, the transferable interior liner converts into a purse by way of a permanently affixed shoulder strap and flap enclosure.

Abstract: A system comprising: a tote bag comprising a container having an opening and means for closing the opening, wherein the container comprises first and second rigid or semi-rigid side walls and a connecting wall made of flexible fabric material; and a resealable evacuable bag placed inside and freely removable from the tote bag via the opening. The resealable evacuable bag comprises: a receptacle having an interior volume and a mouth that allows communication between an exterior and the interior volume, the receptacle comprising flexible front and rear walls and a flexible gusseted bottom; a resealable closure installed in the mouth; a one-way valve mounted to a hole in the front wall; and a rigid or semi-rigid board loosely disposed inside and freely removable from the receptacle and in contact with the gusseted bottom.

Abstract: The present patent disclosure is directed to a removable handbag or purse insert for storage and removal of personal effects, to an assembly of the insert itself and a handbag, and to a method for use of the handbag and insert. The handbag insert is secured within a handbag by one of a number of securement features, which may be zippers, hooks, buttons, clips, clasps, catches or Velcro, as examples.

Abstract: A two-in-one handbag has different color patterns in two different closed positions. The handbag's two connected halves have inner rectangular facades and have outer arcuate façades having multiple horizontal segment, the first and second halves each having a substantially D-shaped cross-section. Flaps alternately cover the contiguous horizontal segments have outer sides of a first color and undersides of a second color so that a different color pattern emerges in the first closed position as compared to the second closed position. After the handbag is opened normally into two halves, it can continue to be opened when the halves continue to be rotated away from each to reach the second closed position by rotating the first outer arcuate façade along an entire surface of the second outer arcuate façade or vice versa. Each half's compartment is covered by a zippered cover to store objects. Reinforcing closure devices include magnets, snaps, Velcro.

Abstract: Transferable organizers provide stabilization and ease of location for objects carried in handbags and other bags. The organizers may be independently usable and freestanding, and may be inserts inside an existing bag. At least some walls of the organizer are substantially rigid to protect the contents, make the organizer freestanding, or to conform to the dimensions of the existing bag. At least one wall of each organizer may be expandable by means of an expansion panel that can be stowed when expansion is not needed using a fastener, such as a zipper, snap, or magnetic connection. Expansion panels enable adjustment of the width, length, or height of the organizer. A eyeglass case includes an inwardly extending lip that curls over the lens of the glasses and is adjacent a rigid front section. A shoe organizer includes a cushion flap and a stabilizing flap that protects and positions the shoes.

Abstract: A purse comprising a base formed of rigid transparent or translucent material, and a removable liner that is to be inserted in the base of the purse so as to be visible from outside the base, the removable liner being provided in a plurality of colors and textures and patterns and being made of a pliable, sturdy material, wherein the liner provider a creative, decorative design for the purse.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of liners and organizers for containers such as purses or other carrying handbags, and particularly to a transferable purse liner with selective size adjustment capability. The present invention is particularly adaptable as an addition to any purse or other handbags, which works by allowing a user to place and organize all the essential items usually found in a purse in a liner, and at some other time when desiring to use another purse, to transfer the entire content of the purse into another purse in an organized and efficient manner. The present invention can be used with purses or handbags of varying size, where the purse liner can be used in a purse of a certain size, and then adjusted in size either larger or smaller, and be placed in a different size purse.

Abstract: The invented modular, capacity-adjustable racquet tote bag device includes two or more individual container segments each configured to contain at least a head portion of a racquet and associated gear, each segment being substantially coextensive and congruent in dimension and shape on at least one face with another; cooperative fastening means extending at least part-way circumferentially around confronting ones of the faces, the fastening means configured to securely join the two or more individual container segments together; and tote means, e.g. a handle or a shoulder strap, associated with at least one of the segments for transporting the racquet tote bag device. Preferably, the cooperative fastening means includes one or more confronting loop and pile textile members configured to detachably affix to one another when pressed together.

Abstract: A security handbag system comprising a purse with a detachable portion removably coupled to the side of the purse and attached to the waist of a user. The detachable portion has pockets to hold the users valuables including cash, credit cards, defensive chemical spray and cellular phone. Upon extraordinary pulling away of the purse, the detachable portion remains attached to the user and uncouples from the purse.

Abstract: A host organizer includes a casing, a pocket, and an organizer flap. The pocket is located on the exterior surface of the casing. The pocket contains a first attachment element. The organizer flap extends from the casing and over the pocket. The flap has a second attachment element. The second attachment element is complementary to and alignable with the first attachment element, such that the flap is releasably attachable to the pocket. An ancillary article includes a body and an article flap. The article flap contains third and fourth attachment elements. The third attachment element is complementary to the first element, and the fourth attachment element is complementary to the second element. The body is configured to fit in the organizer pocket. The article flap is adapted to overlap the organizer pocket such that the third and first attachment elements are aligned and the article flap is releasably attachable to the organizer pocket.

Abstract: A shoe-storing saddlebag assembly for carrying and storing shoes. The shoe-storing saddlebag assembly includes strap members being adapted to be extended and fastened about a backpack; and further includes slack-adjustable straps also being adapted to be extended about the backpack; and also includes fastening members for fastening the strap members about the backpack; further includes saddlebag members being attached to the strap members and to the slack-adjustable straps and being adapted to be draped upon the backpack for carrying and storing shoes.

Abstract: A book bag for easy carrying and accessing includes a detachable wallet styled book assembly. The wallet has multiple pages with transparent sleeves so that information can be presented much as a conventional book. This book bag permits a particular subject area to be collated and presented as a book within a book bag. The book does not require removal from the book bag. The detachable wallet can be quickly and conveniently replaced with another so that updating new study material for students or others can be easily performed.

Abstract: A shaped resilient foam insert and a method of maintaining a shape and reducing wrinkling and creasing of a handbag during storage are provided. The method includes opening the handbag to expose an interior cavity thereof which is formed by walls of the handbag. The interior cavity has a first set of dimensions and the shaped resilient foam body (insert) is disposed within the interior cavity. The foam body has a second set of dimensions with at least one dimension of the second set being greater than one dimension of the first set so that the foam body applies an outward force against walls of the handbag so that the handbag maintains its shape during storage and the walls are supported during storage so as to help prevent wrinkling and creasing of the handbag.

Abstract: A portable carrying case made of a fabric and having two panels connected by a fold is provided including an arrangement of several strips of hook-fastener material to which various inserts can be attached using corresponding strips of loop-fastener material. One of the panel surfaces has a mesh material layer permanently attached to it to hold elongated objects. The inserts can include single and multi-pocket pouches and a single sheet having fleece on one side, each of which has a strip of loop-fastener material used to fasten to corresponding hook-fastener strips inside the case. The case can be closed with pair of hook-and-loop fastener strips or by a zipper that can enclose three sides of the case. An additional external pouch can be attached onto the outside of the case using a pair of ribbons that are part of the external pouch.

Abstract: A clear plastic case which can be attached to carry-on luggage to secure items such as a personal lap-top computer and personal items such as keys, change, phone, etc. It is clear plastic on both top and bottom so that everything in the case is visible to airport security. It has a plurality of pockets with closures which are readily openable. The case can hold all metal items that a person normally carries in clothing pockets so that there is a reduction in time at the security screening gate, as a user may empty their pockets before approach to the gate, and may recovers their belongings a distance from the gate after screening.

Abstract: A utility bag (10) comprised of a primary bag (12) and a releasably attached auxiliary bag (30. When the auxiliary bag (30) is attached to the primary bag (12), various items, such as sporting equipment, can be placed in each respective bag (12),(30) and carried together when desirable, the auxiliary bag (30) can be detached from the primary bag (12) by utilizing two sets of buckles. The primary bag (12) includes a plurality of straps which allow the primary bag (12) to be worn over a shoulder, such as a purse or carried by hand by utilizing a hand grip (102). The auxiliary bag (30), when detached, can be held by an attached carrying handle (118), or worn as a backpack by utilizing a separate pair of back straps. Both the primary bag (12) and the auxiliary bag (30) are constructed of a strong waterproof material and both bags utilize zippers to gain access to the bag's interior.

Abstract: A carrying case, such as a purse or fanny pack, having a skeleton formed of a bendable, rigid material. The skeleton has front and rear opposing sidewalls, each having an arcuate shape. The sidewalls are joined along the bottom longitudinal edges thereof and are normally spaced apart along their upper longitudinal edges to form a clamshell shaped configuration. The front sidewall has an inwardly and downwardly extending latching lip formed in its upper longitudinal edge. The upper longitudinal edges of the sidewalls can be closed and latched by squeezing the front and rear sidewalls toward each other and snapping the upper longitudinal edge of the rear sidewall into the lip formed in the upper longitudinal edge of the front sidewall. A fabric cover is pulled over and around the sidewalls of the skeleton. The endwalls of the fabric cover forms the endwalls of the carrying case.

Abstract: Luggage that includes a bag that is capable of housing an elongated article of leisure, such as a snowboard or skis, the bag including an arrangement to enable it to be attached to a main article of luggage having substantially the same length.

Abstract: An improved transferable liner compartment having a dual compartment liner with a plurality of compartment inlets or connectors for accessing or retrieving select items. Each inlet operatively peels away at 90° with respect to each adjoining inlet to provide a predetermined expanse volume, and for providing either a vertical or horizontal opening orientation for a particular handbag or other carrier. The first and second inlets form an outer pouch and the third and fourth inlets form a inner pouch. The outer pouch has fasteners for quick and easy deployment and/or removal from a carrier such as a handbag, backpack, briefcase, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a storage device for use with a carrying case, and having an aperture therein adapted to receive a handle or strap of the carrying case. The device may also have attachment devices enabling the device to be carried separate from the carrying case if desired. Side body portions of the device have compartments that are adapted to receive, store, and carry items of various sizes. These compartments may be lined with material to protect or enhance the items contained therein. Optional straps may extend from the bottom edges of the side portions in order to attach and secure the device onto a carrying case.

Abstract: Case combination has a main portion and an accessory portion, which can be connected together side by side. The main and accessory portions can also be used separated from each other.

Abstract: A carrying case having first and second sides and sheets of hook and loop fastener material (Velcro) extending along each of the first and second sides. A business article (e.g. a writing pad) having a piece of hook and loop fastener material is detachably connected to the sheet of hook and loop fastener material at one side of the carrying case. A man's or woman's purse having pieces of hook and loop fastener material on the exterior sides thereof is detachably connected to the sheet of hook and loop material at the second side of the carrying case. The purse also has hook and loop fastener material extending along the interior sides. A plurality of personal and business modules (e.g. a key case, eye glasses, business card holder, etc.) having pieces of hook and loop fastener material are selectively organized and detachably connected to the hook and hoop fastener material at the interior sides of the purse so as to be readily visible and accessible to the user.

Abstract: A modular carry-all assembly typically comprising two containers, one of which is connected by emplacement upon the other, each suitable for independent or separate carrying. Examples include a purse, baby supply bag, briefcase and rucksack. Bearing straps of one of the assembly members are extended through a slider band of the other such that the latter pends loosely from the former in a non-integral manner.