Abstract: A sundry pouch for backpacks is a compartment covered by a flap of the backpack. The sundry pouch attaches to the flap of the backpack, and includes pockets and sections to hold toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, mirror, first aid supplies and other sundry items. The pouch preferably has a flap to keep these sundry items in place when the backpack's flap is closed and the sundry items are held upside down in a storage position, but in an upright exposed position when the flap is lowered down from the backpack. The sundry pouch is removably attachable to the backpack flap, so that it can be removed and carried to a washing area of a remote campsite. The sundry pouch organizes the sundry items for efficient, quick, and reliable access. The sundry pouch is small and slim in a closed position within the backpack.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides a utility bag for carrying small and minute items and larger items such as medium size tools and the like from place to place in safety. The bag has a generally rectangular first compartment with has an opening therein and contains at least one removable tray and a second substantially pocketbook shaped compartment. A plurality of pockets are attached to the outside perimeter of the first compartment, except for the wall containing the opening. Using the bag of the present invention, the user can carry tools of various kinds and sizes and the like in the second compartment and in the pockets surrounding the first compartment and small/minute items in the tray located within the first compartment.

Abstract: A handbag is made more versatile by removably attaching an inner bag to an outer shell of the handbag. When a handbag of a different color or style is required, the inner bag can be removed from one outer shell and inserted into a second outer shell, allowing the user to change handbags without disturbing the contents of the inner bag.

Abstract: A multipocket carrying case, comprises a primary shell of pliable material formed of a pair of substantially identical half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming a primary receptacle, each half shell formed of a rectangular back panel with a bottom panel, a top panel and two end panels secured along the periphery of the back panel forming a primary receptacle, a multipocket panel assembly secured to the back panel and comprising a zig zag or pleated folded panel forming overlapping front and back folds, the back folds secured to a back panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a closure panel secured along an edge to the back panel to thereby overlap and close the plurality of pockets. Another embodiment of the carrying case comprises an expandable and adjustable case for carrying many differing types of items in an organized fashion, and particularly suited for carrying a few clothing items.

Abstract: Adding a decorative panel in a display position about a handbag by positioning opposite panel edges beneath front and rear fold-down flaps, the contacting surfaces of the flaps and panel edges being firmly secured to each other to an extent obviating inadvertent release of a flap during use as might result from snagging, and yet manual release is well within the strength of the user preparatory to changing a display panel.

Abstract: A nail care case for organizing and storing manicuring implements and articles is described designed to be carried by hand or stored in a purse. The case includes a foldable semi-rigid enclosure defining a receptacle in which preferably, at least two panels are attached. These panels are contained within a recessed folded sections of the enclosure. Features of each panel includes retaining flexible loops for mounting a plurality of manicuring implements and articles, a detachable hinged retainer member for stabilizing bottles and other containers when performing a manicure, a detachable holder in which other objects are stored, a mesh-type pocketed retainer with foldable flap using hook and loop fasteners. Attached to enclosure is a foldable workstation panel that can include storage pocket to hold objects. Moreover, an auxiliary pivotally mounted panel can be attached to the enclosure for mounting additional manicuring implements and articles.

Abstract: Luggage includes first and second separate pouches connected by a web and is adapted to be positioned over the handle of separate carrier luggage whereby the luggage may be utilized in a saddle bag type configuration or in an assembled configuration as a garment or other type bag.

Abstract: An organizing case for articles that can be carried as a clutch, or small shoulder bag, or in a purse. The carrying case comprises a generally rectangular primary panel having an inner and an outer face that is folded along a selected transverse line forming a front panel and a back panel with the inner face defining a primary receptacle. A pocket assembly and an inner mounting panel--having a mirror mounted on one face, and a plurality of attachment devices for detachably mounting a plurality of items--are pivotally mounted inside the primary receptacle. A removable cover--stowable in the case--is shaped to envelop the case so that the case can be carried as a purse.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a purse assembly comprising a plurality of outer bag components each having a unique color or design. An interior pouch may be removably received within any one of the associated bag components by zipping the pouch onto the interior surface of the bag component side walls. Within the interior of the pouch and attached to a side thereof are a plurality of accessory storage devices such as a pen and pencil holder, a credit card holder, a photograph holder and a phone number/address book. Accordingly, items that are typically stored in a purse are placed in the removable pouch. When changing purse styles, a user would simply unzip the pouch and reattach it to another style bag component, thus eliminating the burdensome chore of having to individually transfer the items.

Abstract: A suitcase is provided having compartments for storing various types of articles in the distinct compartments. Preferably, the compartments are implemented to store in one compartment toiletries and/or cosmetics and, in the other compartment, articles of clothing or the like. In one of the compartments, removable inserts are provided having separate sub-compartments or fastening mechanisms for holding various articles and the like. The inserts are removable from the compartment and include straps for hanging the same for ready access to the articles held by the insert.

Abstract: A storage bag formed from a flexible, highly insulative, water repellent, double-faced pile material. The flexible bag includes a main body having an opening in a top portion thereof. A drawstring is provided for closing the opening in the top of the bag, thereby allowing the bag to accommodate various sized containers or objects. A multi-function divider flap is provided that can serve as an insulating cover for a container enclosed within, or protruding out of, the bag, and/or as a divider to vertically or horizontally separate a plurality of different containers or objects within the bag.

Abstract: A split insert pair for a purse is made of fabric which is stiffer at the outside walls and less stiff at the end walls and which has an upper opening which is capable of either being opened wide or held in closed position by fasteners located on opposite sides of the upper opening. Various upwardly opening pockets are situated on the inside and outside surfaces of the insert walls to receive the usual articles carried in a purse. An outside wall on each of the inserts of the pair is provided with matching patterns of releasable fasteners, so the pair of inserts is useable as a unitary joined pair or as separate inserts which may be placed in separate purse compartments.

Abstract: A new handbag for allowing a user to organize and store the contents of a purse so that the contents may be easily transferred between variously designed and colored handbags. The inventive device includes an inner handbag disposed within an outer handbag. The inner handbag includes an inner shell with front and rear storage flaps pivotally coupled thereto. The inner shell defines an inner compartment for holding items and the front and rear storage flaps have loops, pockets, and pouches for holding items such as cosmetics, credit cards, and checkbooks. The outer handbag includes an outer shell and a closure flap. The inner shell is disposed within the main compartment of the outer shell. The front storage flap is inserted through a front slot in the front panel of the outer shell. Similarly, the rear storage flap is inserted through a rear slot in the rear panel of the outer shell.

Abstract: A multipocketed carrying case, comprises a primary shell of pliable material formed of a pair of substantially identical half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming a primary receptacle, each half shell formed of a rectangular back panel with a bottom panel, a top panel and two end panels secured along the periphery of the back panel forming a primary receptacle, a multi-pocket panel assembly secured to the back panel and comprising a zig zag folded panel forming overlapping front and back folds, the back folds secured to a back panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a closure panel secured along an edge to the back panel to thereby overlap and close the plurality of pockets.

Abstract: A removable self-supporting article organizer assembly contains at least one panel having pockets for storing articles such as pens, business cards, floppy disks, papers and the like and is sized to fit within a compartment in a carrying case. The article organizer assembly may be constructed from two or more spaced panels joined by flexible side walls and end walls defining further pockets for containing files. A hinged flap attached to one of the panels of the article organizer provides a means for supporting the article organizer in a generally upright position when the article organizer is removed from the carrying case. A carrying case adapted to contain the article organizer has a pocket on an internal wall of the carrying case within the compartment.

Abstract: A carrying bag (20) formed of flexible material includes an upper compartment (86) and a lower compartment (90) separated by a dividing wall (86). A zippered closure (27) extending around three sides of the bag allows access to the lower compartment and permits the upper compartment to be pivoted away from the lower compartment. The lower compartment includes a unitary, divided tray (84) for storing articles therein. A detachable article, such as a wearable pouch (42), is releasably attached to one side of the bag by means of quick-release clip locks (30). The pouch includes a pocket (65) for storing a strap assembly (68, 70) which may be deployed around the waist of a user to convert the pouch to a fanny pack.

Abstract: An organizing case for articles to be carried in a purse, comprises a primary panel of pliable material, the panel being of a generally rectangular configuration having an inner face and outer face and foldable along a selected line transverse of the primary panel forming a front panel and a back panel defining a primary receptacle, the back panel having an inner face, a plurality of straps and loops on the inner face for mounting a plurality of articles, a pocket assembly inside the primary receptacle, the pocket comprising a back pocket panel and a front pocket panel secured together along a bottom inside edges forming a receptacle, and an inner mounting panel pivotally mounted to the primary panel and having a opposite faces, a mirror mounted on one of the faces, and a plurality of attachment devices for detachably mounting a plurality of selected items such as cosmetics upon each of the faces.

Abstract: A new organizer handbag is provided for organizing items stored therein and providing quick and easy access to such items. The inventive device includes a first-half member and a second-half member hingedly coupled along adjacent bottom edges and releasably joined along adjacent perimeter edges so as to cooperatively define a primary storage compartment. The first-half member and the second-half member are cooperatively and hingedly openable between a closed, generally upright position and an open, generally flat position. A plurality of internal storage compartments adapted for holding small items are provided on the inner surfaces of the first-half member and the second-half member whereby quick and easy access to small items stored within the plurality of internal storage compartments is possible. An inner pouch is contained within the primary storage compartment and is removable for convenient carrying thereof.

Abstract: A fastener for removably attaching pockets and other accessories to garments which includes slidably interlocking male and female members. The male member also includes a locking tab which cooperates with a locking post on the female member for securing the fastener in a closed position. The male member and the female member may be attached to the pocket and the garment respectively by sewing them in position.

Abstract: A baby supplies case and bag/bassinet combination with an openable front flap. Unzipping the flap reveals a shelved case holding diapers and baby supplies. Attached to the lowest shelf by a hinge is a hollow wedge shaped baby wipes container of sufficient length to extend to a cutout in the above shelf where the wide end of the wedge-shaped container rests. The wide end has raised ridges at either end thereof which retain a protective lid in position. In the middle of the wide end is an oval opening which provides access to baby wipes. When this wedge shaped container is rotated downward and the protective lid is slid open, a baby wipe can be retrieved. Due to the wedge shape of the container, it will not impede the removal of objects from the shelf behind. Resting on the middle shelf of the case is a holder for a container of baby powder. When this holder is rotated downwardly, it hangs from supports attached to the shelf on which it was resting.

Abstract: There is provided the combination of a purse and a coin holder which can be formed in a single molding operation. The purse is a flexible plastic sheet having a plurality of folds so as to form a front wall, a bottom wall and a top wall with the coin holder. The top wall has an extended flap and a closure. The coin holder can be attached about the bottom portion of the purse and is formed with a plurality of U-shaped members for holding and dispensing coins.

Abstract: The apparatus for carrying a concealed weapon provides inconspicuous means for carrying a weapon into any social or business setting. It consists of an outer gun case shaped to resemble an organizer. Concealed inside by means of a fastening device is a support structure for securing the weapon. The support structure consists of a removable holder block which has a cavity shaped to contour the outline of the weapon it is intended to hold. The support structure may also have further cavities for holding ammunition for the weapon. The support structure also has easy access portions in proximity to its edge to facilitate the easy removal of the weapon from the support structure. The concealed gun case could also be designed to have an additional chamber that may be independently accessed without revealing the presence of the weapon in the gun chamber. This additional chamber could contain a daily planner and other stationery material.

Abstract: A modular apparatus for storage and transport of goods, primarily for use as a backpack. A first container for holding goods is provided with a first cooperating engagement portion, and a base is provided with a second cooperating engagement portion; the first and second portions cooperate to provide meshing engagement to detachably connect the first container the base. A stop is included in at least one of the first or said second cooperating engagement portions to limit the downward travel of the first container relative to the base. Further containers can be added, where each of the further containers includes cooperating engagement portion for meshing engagement with a complementary cooperating engagement portion of the already mounted containers. Preferably, the first cooperative engagement portion is a T-shaped slot formed from a pair of complementary, mirror image L-shaped members, and the second cooperative engagement portion is a T-shaped bracket of size and shape complementary to the T-shaped slot.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: A combination handbag including a rear bag unit and a front bag unit joined by a slide fastener, two top handles respectively and fixedly secured to the rear bag unit and the front bag unit at two opposite sides, the front bag unit having two zipper tapes respectively arranged at an outer side into a respective four-sided figure for mounting a respective small bag, which has a matching zipper tape, the rear bag unit having a zipper tape at an outer side along the border for mounting an outside compartment flap or a second combination handbag which has a matching zipper tape.

Abstract: The trimming for bags and suitcases includes a protective panel made of padded material suitable to be applied to the front face of the bags and lies longitudinally to the front face, so as to partially follow its border; at least one slit is formed on the protective panel and constitutes the opening of a compartment for accommodating a partially extractable card on which appropriate identification data can be written.

Abstract: An equipment bag an outer bag having a first closable opening and having a strap presenting handles for carrying the equipment bag. The outer bag has an open top and a fastener means extending thereabout. An inner mesh sack is releasably securable within the outer bag. The inner mesh sack a top panel having a second closable opening and a plurality of side panels and a bottom panel. The plurality of side panels and bottom panels are made of a mesh material. The top panel has a complementary fastener extending thereabout for joining with the fastener for closing the open top when the inner mesh sack is within the outer bag. Equipment is storable within the inner mesh sack and the inner mesh sack is removable from the outer bag for facilitating air to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A dual-bag having a first, primary, diaper bag and a second, secondary mother's bag detachably secured to the first primary bag. One of side surfaces of the first, primary bag has first zipper-securing means, and one of the side surfaces of the second, secondary bag has second, cooperating zipper-securing means, for removably mounting the second, secondary bag to the first bag.

Abstract: A plurality of component holder members for a purse, each having a base plate arranged at one or both sides pockets or cases for carrying any of credit cards, bank cards, calling cards, commutation tickets, a driver's license, coins, banknotes, etc. and provided at one edge with joints, are applicable and a desired number of them can be joined together with a binder through their joints in order to form a particular configuration of the purse which is required by a user.

Abstract: In a carrying case for cameras, lenses, accessories, or other articles a system of dividers which divide the case into multiple and variable compartments and which further are constructed to automatically open, to allow access to lower compartments, and to flex closed, to support a lens or other article in upper compartments. In the preferred embodiment the flex dividers are constructed with at least one vertical lower section joined to at least one upper section by memory flex means. The memory flex means tends to hold the upper section in an open or more vertical position when there is no load on the upper section, or to return the upper section toward the more vertical position when a load, holding the upper section in a closed or more horizontal position, is removed.

Abstract: A comparnnented storage container for storing and transporting a variety of items, including a closable outer container, a multiplicity of item holders, a plurality of holder carriers, and a carrier receiver assembly. A single item holder or a group of item holders is removably connected to each holder carrier, and a plurality of holder carriers is removably connected to the carrier receiver assembly within the outer container, providing compartmented storage space for a multiplicity of items. Each item holder is constructed in a resealable envelope-like configuration of a transparent material, allowing visual inspection, selection, and removal of an individual item without removing holder carriers or item holders from the outer container. Item holders may be readily removed from and replaced in the outer container in groups or individually.

Abstract: A woman's handbag is provided with an upper compartment and a removable lower compartment. The lower compartment is discreet and separable from the upper compartment. The upper compartment is connected to the lower compartment by a zipper, for example, which is hidden by a flap. The upper compartment may be securable by a latch (hasp) and can include an arm strap for carrying. The lower compartment is securable by flexible walls which close from the top and is secured by a latch. The lower compartment has a removable arm strap for carrying.

Abstract: A handbag assembly is provided with separable inner and outer members which allow easy conversion into a variety of different styles and configurations. Specifically, the outer member comprises an envelope suspended from a carrying strap and having an open top closable by a conventional fastener. The inner member comprises a lining pouch sized to be closely received within the envelope. In one embodiment, the inner member is removably secured to the outer member by strips of hook and loop type fastening material which can also be used to seal the top edges of the inner member to one another when removed from the outer member.

Abstract: A method and means for protecting valuables is disclosed. An anti-theft handbag is comprised of multiple segments which separate upon extraordinary pulling. A first segment is detachably secured to a second segment via a break-away pocket.

Abstract: A nesting bag comprises a 3-bag combination and a strap. The three bags of the combination are so dimensioned that they are slidably disposed within one another, leaving two suitable spaces between the bottoms of the inner and middle bags as well as between the bottoms of the middle and outer bags respectively. The spaces grow larger when and after the inner and middle bas are pulled upwards relative to the middle and outer bags respectively. U-shaped zippers are horizontally provided on the top and bottom of the inner bag and on the bottom of the middle bag. When these zippers are pulled closed, the three bags can be used separately and when they are pulled open, the three bags can be used as a single, larger unit, instead. A U-shaped zipper is vertically provided on one side of the outer bag for conveniently putting objects into and taking them out of the outer bag.

Abstract: A bag for separately storing electronic recording devices (usually in their boxes) and liquid containers. The bag is provided with an insulated box, for storing the liquid containers, formed from a first base, four insulated walls, extending from and fixedly connected to the base, and a first flap pivotally fixed to one end of an insulated wall distant from the first base. The insulated walls are formed of insulating material having a waterproof inner surface. The flap in a first position is adapted to provide access to the box for insertion and removal of the liquid containers; and in a second position is adapted to prevent the liquid containers from falling from the insulated box. The insulated box is fixed to a storage case adapted for storing the electronic recording devices. The storage case is formed from a second base, four walls extending from and fixedly connected to the second base, and a second flap pivotally fixed to one wall distant from the second base.

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 method and means of safely securing valuables in the form of a break-away handbag. Removable reattachable adjacent bag segments are mounted to each other by means of snaps, VELCRO or the like. One or more bag segments act as a decoy and are positioned facing out and away from the body of the handbag holder while other adjacently placed bag segments designed to hold valuables are positioned more proximate to or up against the handbag holder's body. A shoulder strap is attached to a decoy bag segment and is hung over the user's shoulder. Cavities created between each of the adjacent bag segments are capable of enveloping the handbag holder's hand. When an extraordinary pulling force is exerted upon a decoy bag segment or segments, they will separate from the adjacent valuables bag segment or segments and said valuables bag segment or segments will be retained against or between the handbag holder's hand and body.

Abstract: A heavy canvas type sheet of fabric has multiple rows of VELCRO.RTM. type hook or loop members on a front surface from a top to bottom configuration. A top edge has a strap attached along with a pair of fastening rings. The strap descends along a back surface of the sheet below a bottom edge. Multiple plastic envelopes having hooks or loops closing the envelopes are attached by a corresponding strip containing hooks or loops along the back of each envelope to the hook or loop rows on the fabric. The envelopes can contain fishing lures and can be easily removed to attached to the fisherperson's clothes.

Abstract: A handbag assembly according to which a variety of outer decorative coverings can be selectively attached to the main article carrying bag to suit the desired decor. The main article carrying bag, which has a bottom and opposed sidewalls, is of flexible but sturdy construction capable of supporting whatever is intended to be carried. The sidewalls terminate at an upper rim to which is attached a pair of opposed handles, for easily supporting the carrying bag and its contents. An outer decorative covering of a desired decor substantially envelops the main article carrying bag and is attached to the carrying bag at locations proximate to the upper rim. The handles may be reovable from the carrying bag and changed according to the desired decor and may be of different functional designs. Elastic members may be provided to bias the opening of the bag to a closed position or, in the alternative, positive closure devices may be utilized.

Abstract: A money organizer comprises a carrier sheet (40) adapted for suspension from a clothes-type hanger (60) or the like, and a plurality of labelled pouches (10) intended for carrying differing currencies, each said pouch (10) being adapted for attachment to the carrier sheet (40).

Abstract: A configurable carrying bag includes a main panel of flexible material and at least one elongated pocket-forming panel of flexible material, overlying and extending across a portion of the main panel. The pocket-forming panel is permanently affixed to the main panel to form an elongated main pocket extending between the overlying panels and extending across the width of the carrying bag, with an elongated opening to the interior of the main pocket extending laterally across the carrying bag. A row of pin eyes closely spaced apart, are affixed adjacent to and are mutually spaced apart along the opening to the main pocket. A plurality of spring clips are each adapted for releasable attachment to the pin eyes, and each clip is selectably movable from a corresponding pin eye between an in-use position and an unused position.

Abstract: A carrier bag 1 has within a self-supporting smaller bag 3. The bags 1 and 3 are joined together along their common base 4. The smaller bag 3 has a closeable opening which is readily accessible to a user through the mouth of the carrier bag 1. The smaller bag 3 can be used very simply for accessories, including valuables but with security because it is essentially invisible.

Abstract: A carrying case is designed with a removable partition so that with the partition in place, compact discs may be stored and transported, and with the partition removed, the case serves as a utility or tote bag. The partition and inside walls of the case are formed with cooperative Velcro pads so that, in one embodiment, the partition is pivoted out of position, and in another embodiment, the partition may be removed from the case. A novel dual zippered top flap provides ready access for storing the compact discs, compact disc (CD) player, camcorder or other objects.

Abstract: Apparatus for temporarily attaching one object to another object which includes a channel on one object, a form on the other object which may be slidably inserted into the channel, a flap on one object, and means for engaging the flap on the other object. The objects are connected to each other by sliding the form into the channel and then engaging the flap with the engagement means. When engaged, the flap prevents sliding motion, and thereby ensures that the form does not slide out of the channel.

Abstract: A purse insert capable of retaining a number of articles in separate pockets such that the articles can be transferred from one purse to another by removing and transferring the entire insert. The pockets of the insert are formed of an elastic material such that the pockets retain the individual articles by the elastic nature of the material without requiring closure means.

Abstract: A small, flat purse or wallet, having internal compartments with closeable openings adapted for holding and carrying a variety of small personal articles, such as keys, change, passports and the like, includes a larger tote bag attached to the purse in a flat, folded condition and contained entirely within one of the compartments. When the bag is fully deployed from the compartment and turned inside out, the purse is securely disposed flat against an inside surface of the bag, with the openings into the compartments accessible only from within the bag. After use, the bag is folded back into the purse for storage and reuse.