Abstract: A convertible purse includes an outer purse having a plurality of panels defining an interior cavity, an inner purse, sized to be received within the interior cavity, the inner purse having a plurality of panels defining various compartments therein, some of the compartments having zippers with distinguishing indicia on their pull tabs, and a fastener to releasably attached the inner purse to the outer purse and allowing the inner purse to be interchanged with other outer purses.

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 slid out of the channel.

Abstract: A device for holding and displaying jewelry of the type having attachment means such as posts and rear clips, pins and the like, having a first page of mesh material having a plurality of apertures defined therein through which apertures the attachment means such as the posts of pierced earrings can be passed and from the rear the rear clips of such pierced earrings can be inserted on the earring posts to hold the jewelry to the mesh page, a second mesh page similar in structure to the first mesh page, a separator element disposed between the first and second mesh pages being of substantially the same size as the first and second mesh pages and having cushioning on each side thereof, and a binding having front and rear cover members with cushioning on the inside of each respectively, the binding means further including means to retain the first and second mesh pages and separator element within the device. Either of the mesh pages may also have slits therein for standard earrings or the like.

Abstract: A bag has an opening for receiving a foldable insert comprising a pair of hingedly connected panels, each having several pockets on opposite sides thereof. The panels are moveable between a fully open position in which they are disposed in a common plane, a fully closed position in which they are disposed adjacent one another for storage, and a partially open position in which they are adapted to be self-supporting on the edges of the two panels.

Abstract: A bag assembly that is particularly adapted for fishing tackle stowage consisting of an outer bag and a bag unit connected thereto by tether to allow insertion and removal of the bag unit. The bag unit consists of a plurality of heavy gauge, two-sided, polyfilm bags having reclosable tops and the bottoms are each removably retained on a quick-release holder strap.

Abstract: A bag combination having first and second independent bag units detachably connected to an adjustable shoulder strap, such that a first bag unit can be positioned under a person's arm and a second bag unit can be positioned diagonally downwardly across a person's back, with the adjustable strap therebetween extending diagonally upwardly across the person's front. Separate straps are provided for each bag unit when they are detached. Decorative and safety materials are incorporated in the bag units.

Abstract: A releasable assembly is provided for connecting a pair of bags in a side by side abutting manner. The releasable assembly is comprised of a flat female member and a flat male member. The female member has a bottom side affixed to one of the bags and a top side with an open faced rectangular groove defined by spaced apart channel members. The male member has a bottom side affixed to the other bag and a top side with an outwardly projecting tongue for sliding engagement within the groove of the female member. The female member is also provided with an integral catch at one end which is engaged by a pawl member located on one end of the male member to securely retain the bags in abutting relationship. A peg at the opposite end of the female member is engaged by a notch at the opposite end of the male member to limit insertion of the male member within the female member.

Abstract: A cosmetic carrier adapted for use alone or for placement in the bottom of a larger container to contain a plurality of cosmetic bottles and the like from bumping and tipping in transit. The carrier comprises an open topped resiliently rigid container having sidewalls and a bottom. A vertically disposed ribbon of elastic material horizontally crisscrosses the container between a plurality of first points on one area of the sidewalls and a plurality of second points disposed between the first points on a second area of the sidewalls opposite the first area to create a plurality of generally triangular areas within the container each being bounded on two sides by the elastic material and on a third side by a portion of the sidewalls.

Abstract: An insert (10) for organizing contents of a piece of luggage or purse or wallet (76) is formed of a backing sheet (12) joined at its common side edges (16, 18) and bottom edge (20) to a front sheet (14) to form an upwardly-facing, storage pocket (22). The bottom edge (20) also carries at least one, preferably two, hinging assemblies (24) formed of a loop (50) to which is clipped by means of metal or plastic clip (54) to loops (50) on the bottom edge of other inserts (10) to form a loose-leaf assembly (75) or (78) or the clip (54) may be joined to loops (28) on the top edge of other inserts to form stringed, hanging assemblies (80). The insert may contain a hook (30) and stiffener (32) or these functions can be provided by a hanger (206) inserted into the rear pocket (202).

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 cushioned camera bag for field use by photographers has shoulder and waist support straps, usable individually or both together, for secure support of the bag, while at the same time providing for free use of the hands in using the camera equipment. One side of the camera bag is provided with a separate compartment, defined by a zippered cover flap, within which the waist strap or belt is contained and hidden when not in use.