Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and device for carrying fishing equipment and accessories and for dispensing tippet or leader from a tackle container. In at least one embodiment the portable container comprises a first housing and a second housing that are pivotably connected. Each of the housings can be configured so as to define a plurality of hollow spaces therein, wherein at least one hollow space includes a tippet control system. In additional embodiments, the portable container can further include one or more expansion housings.

Abstract: A support rod storage securing system includes a container for holding clothing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The perimeter wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into the container. A frame member is mounted to the container. A collapsible dressing station is removably mountable to the container such that the collapsible dressing station extends upwardly from the container. The collapsible dressing station includes an upper bar configured to receive clothes hangers. A pair of connectors each is attached to the frame member. The upper bar is removably mounted on the pair of connectors such that the upper bar is releasably retained in a static position within the container.

Abstract: The invention provides a luggage system for a single-track motor vehicle, in particular a motorcycle or motor scooter. The luggage system includes a luggage-accommodating container to be fastened on the motor vehicle. The luggage-accommodating container, in its interior, has a decoupling device that interacts with an item of luggage to be accommodated in the container. The decoupling device at least partially decouples, from the luggage-accommodating container, travel-induced forces exerted by the item of luggage.

Abstract: A hair carrier clutch bag for storing and transporting hair products such as wigs or hair extensions comprising an elongated body having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the elongated body includes a plurality of fold sections and a top overlap section. At least one clip for securing a hair product coupled to the inner surface of the elongated body and offset from the top of the elongated body. A protective cover for covering the hair product including at least one cover sheet having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface, and an outer surface wherein the first side of the cover sheet is coupled to the second side of the elongated body. The cover sheet is foldable about the joint formed between the cover sheet and the body. The body of the hair carrier clutch bag can be folded upon itself such that the folded body resembles a woman's clutch bag.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile or handheld device is disclosed. The case includes front and rear cover components that are configured to rotate relative to one another so that the case is capable of being configured by the user into have multi-mode use configurations. The case includes a rotatable magnetic clasp that rotates to magnetically secure the case in desired configuration. The magnetic clasp includes a rotatable magnet component attached to one end region of the case and a fixedly positioned and oriented magnet secured to another opposing end region of the case. The rotation of the magnet allows the user to re-orient the polarity of the magnetic component to facilitate mechanical and magnetic retention of the desired configuration.

Abstract: An adjustable shoe rack includes a support structure, at least one shoes plate, and at least one holding structure. The shoes plate is disposed on the support structure and is at a predetermined distance from a ground. The holding structure is disposed on a bottom face of the shoes plate and includes two clamping structures and a moving structure. The two clamping structures are parallel arranged. Each clamping structure includes a fixed clamping element and a movable clamping element wherein a clamping space is defined therebetween for receiving shoes. The two movable clamping elements are located between the two fixed clamping elements. The moving structure is located between the two movable clamping elements and is able to drive the two movable clamping elements to move toward opposite directions at the same time so as to alternate a width of the clamping space.

Abstract: A vertical tackle box (1) in which leaders, lures and other fishing tackle may be hung in a vertical position from hooks (14) or pegs and further secured with straps or elastomeric cords (17) on opposing sides of the vertical tackle box. Flexible access covers (18) are preferably attached to the vertical tackle box by hinges (19) along upper edges to allow each access cover to be opened and folded back over the top of the vertical tackle box, thereby fully displaying the leaders, lures or other fishing tackle stored therein.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable, interchangeable cosmetic compact. The compact is capable of housing a plurality of customizable cosmetics for all-in-one convenience, portability, and efficiency. The present invention is designed as a portable makeup compact in which the user can store multiple makeup products and makeup tools in one unit. The purpose of this makeup compact is to be small and portable as well as hosting different makeup products and makeup tools that form one unit when stored within the base unit and lids of the compact. The portable interchangeable cosmetic compact allows individual makeup products and makeup tools to be interchanged and stored within the base unit and lids because of this makeup compact's unique design and efficient utilization of space.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile or handheld device is disclosed. The case includes front and rear cover components that are configured to rotate relative to one another so that the case is capable of being configured by the user into have multi-mode use configurations. The case includes a rotatable magnetic clasp that rotates to magnetically secure the case in desired configuration. The magnetic clasp includes a rotatable magnet component attached to one end region of the case and a fixedly positioned and oriented magnet secured to another opposing end region of the case. The rotation of the magnet allows the user to re-orient the polarity of the magnetic component to facilitate mechanical and magnetic retention of the desired configuration.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and device for carrying fishing equipment and accessories and for dispensing tippet or leader from a tackle container. In at least one embodiment the portable container comprises a first housing and a second housing that are pivotably connected. Each of the housings can be configured so as to define a plurality of hollow spaces therein, wherein at least one hollow space includes a tippet control system. In additional embodiments, the portable container can further include one or more expansion housings.

Abstract: A flexible tool holder is provided. The tool holder is formed of a length of flexible material configured into discrete sections along which are positioned pockets and straps for securing tools associated with a specific tool, such as a socket wrench, including, for example, socket wrench handles, interchangeable sockets, socket adapters, etc. The flexible material and the discrete sections are configured such that the tool holder may be expanded and compacted by folding the flexible material in predetermined configurations.

Abstract: A compact shoe wardrobe system implementing interchangeable vamps and bases comprises a plurality of bases, wherein rear portions of the plurality of bases include heels of different heights, such as a pair of flats, a pair of high heels and a pair of intermediate heels. Each base includes a ground engaging outer-sole and a support plate secured atop of the outer-sole on a forward portion of the base. Each support plate forms a pair of elongate channels defined on opposed side edges of the support plate, and an access opening on one end of the elongate channels and wherein the elongate channels are closed on the opposed end. The system includes a plurality of distinctly styled vamps selectively coupled to each base, each vamp including a pair of elongated channel-engaging members configured to slide into and mate with a respective one of the elongated channels of an associated base.

Abstract: A method and kit for custom fitting an article of footwear is disclosed. A container holding the article of footwear includes a steaming apparatus that allows a customer to subject the article of footwear to steam. The article of footwear is placed within the steaming apparatus to subject the article of footwear to steam. The method can include cooling the article of footwear on the customer's foot to custom fit the article of footwear.

Abstract: A package unitarily formed from a cardboard blank for storing a product comprises a back wall, a first hinged lid section and a second hinged lid section to set the package in an open or a closed position. The first and the second hinged lid sections are opposite the back wall when the package is set in the closed position. The package further comprises a first pair of side walls and a second pair of side walls. The side walls of the first pair are arranged opposite each other and extend from the back wall. The first hinged lid section extends from one of the side walls of the first pair and the second hinged lid section extends from the other side wall of the first pair. The side walls of the second pair are arranged opposite each other and extend from the back wall.

Abstract: A container for housing optical instruments is described. The container includes a case having an interior surface shaped to define a container cavity for holding an optical instrument. The interior surface is further shaped to define a plurality of ball-receiving concavities which open into the container cavity. Each ball-receiving concavity is shaped to have an opening at its edge and an interior region. The container also includes a plurality of elastically deformable balls, each ball located in a corresponding ball-receiving concavity and projecting from the interior region of the corresponding ball-receiving concavity through the opening and into the container cavity such that the balls are deformed to accommodate the optical instrument in the container cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus for at least one of the transport, storage, and display of one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories is provided. The apparatus includes at least one crib defined by a bottom plate, a back plate, and first and second side plates, each of the at least one crib for having disposed therein one or more items of at least one of apparel and accessories. The at least one crib includes the bottom plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, the back plate that is one of square and rectangular in shape, and the first and second side plates that have the same shape and that are facing each other. Each of the back plate and first and second side plates are perpendicular to the bottom plate. One edge of each of the back plate and first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the bottom plate. One edge of each of first and second side plates is coupled to a respective one edge of the back plat.

Abstract: A luggage case is disclosed including a plurality of walls connected together to define an internal space for receipt of items to be retained in the luggage case. The luggage case including an elongate support structure connected to at least one of the walls. The support structure extending adjacent to at least two edges of the at least one wall. The elongate support structure comprising at least one elongate element and at least one fixation member to fixedly connect the at least one elongate element to said at least one wall.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a portable costume case for use by performers to allow for hanging of costumes to maintain them in proper condition, as well as to allow for quick changes by the performers from one costume to another. The costume case is a bag having a base and opposing ends and sidewalls extending upwardly of the base and connected to one another and a top. The top is provided with a releasable opening means to allow the top to be opened for access to the interior of the bag and to be closed to maintain the contents within the interior of the bag. The case is provided with a reinforced framework attached to the opposing ends and sidewalls and encircling the bag to maintain the opposing ends and sidewalls in an upright position. The opposing ends of the bag are also provided with end stiffeners attached to the reinforced framework. Each of the end stiffeners are provided with a receiving means for an upright support for a costume rack.

Abstract: A portable display apparatus and method for transporting and displaying sample products along with an electronic device is disclosed. The portable display apparatus comprises a container, a platform, and a cover, wherein the cover is removably attached to the container. Removal of the cover allows for both a display portion and compartments within the container to be accessed. The present invention is useful in presenting a product to prospective customers at any location necessary.

Abstract: A backpack is provided including a substantially typical construction including a pack having a back panel, front panel and one or more side panels. The pack includes an interior storage compartment for storing objects. Furthermore, the backpack includes a pair of shoulder straps so as to enable one to wear the backpack on one's back. Located within the pack's storage compartment are first and second sets of pockets. The first set of pockets are attached to the inside surface of the pack's back panel. The first set of pockets include openings which open upwardly when the pack is in a closed condition. Meanwhile, the pack includes a second set of pockets which are attached to the inside surface of the pack's front panel. The second set of pockets include openings at the pocket's lower extremities when the pack is in a closed condition.

Abstract: A method for displaying a pair of shoes utilizes a shoe support disposed in a shoe box. One shoe of a matched pair is disposed in a substantially upside-down orientation on the shoe support, while the other shoe of the matched pair is disposed on the support in a given different orientation. A lid is removed from the box to reveal the shoes.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for aiding the layout and editing of items of sheet material, comprising a portable case (12) composed of a plurality of panel units (14,15,16) hingedly coupled to one another such as to form, when folded together, a closed container. The closed case (12) contains a plurality of tabular elements (24,25,26), at least one of which is co-operable with a panel unit (14,15) such as to be erectable into an easel-like state when the case (12) is open with a panel unit (14,15) providing support for the tabular element (24,25) in an inclined position. This or another one of the tabular elements (25) may be provided with a repeatably adherent adhesive substance (54) of low adhesion to permit peeling off therefrom of items of sheet material temporarily mounted thereon. Another one of the tabular elements (26) supports, when the case is open, a cutting device (62) for trimming the items of sheet material to desired sizes.

Abstract: A carpet sample book is constructed from a single sheet of cardboard or other suitable material. The sheet is creased to define a number of panels. The sheet may be folded over itself to make the panels several layers thick. Cutouts are made through some or all of the layers to holding carpet samples. The creases act like hinges which allow the panels to be folded over each other so that the entire assembly can be folded into a compact book.

Abstract: A display case for a replacement window, comprising a case assembly and frame member. The case assembly has a front panel and a rear panel hingedly connected to each other near their top edges, and having an inwardly directed flange connected to their side edges. The frame member secures a replacement window therein and is slidably inserted within the case assembly. The frame member comprises two side sections, a top section and a bottom section. Each side section has at least one longitudinally-extending channel on its external surface for sliding engagement with a flange on the case assembly. The case assembly has means for preventing opening of the hinged connection beyond a predetermined maximum point. There is a plank attached to said bottom section of the frame and extending along its length. The plank has outwardly beveled longitudinal edges so as to create a groove between the bottom section of the frame and the bottom of each beveled edge.

Abstract: Invention relates to a portable and display carrying case for receiving, displaying an transporting a plurality of collectable items, such as the popular Beanie Babies, and related accessories. The case comprises a pair of outer members, preferably rectangular in shape, hingedly secured along one pair of complementary edges, and a center inner panel member configured to nest between the outer members. The inner panel member is provided with an array of elastic-type straps secured at their respective ends to the inner panel member, to receive the items, and includes a corresponding array of collapsible boxes for securing the accessories. Fastening members are provided to secure the outer members together, such as a zipper, about the periphery thereof to form a closed carrying case. Finally, a handle may be included along the periphery of the case for easily transporting the Beanie Babies.

Abstract: A baby merchandise gift package includes three inclined racks on which respective pairs of baby shoes are mounted. A raised shelf supports a toy rattle.

Abstract: A box for storing, transporting, and displaying clothes having front and rear portions, the front portion being divided into left and right portions, a first hanger rod located in the rear portion, and second and third rods located inside the left and right portions of the front portion, where when the left and right portions are fully opened, the first, second and third hanger rods form a substantially continuous hanger rod extending across the combined width of the left, right and rear portions.

Abstract: A container for use by a travelling sales person to transport goods, especially garments, from one retail outlet to another comprises a bag with a display stand secured therein and movable between a collapsed state within the bag for transportation purposes and an erect state projecting from the bag for display purposes.

Abstract: A tool case, which includes a plurality of pairs of casings respectively connected in series by means of connecting strip portions therebetween, permitting two casings to relatively turn outward with the adjacent two casings capable of being relatively turned inward so that the intermediate casings can be completely received in a space which is defined by the first and the last casings when the first and the last casings are relatively turned inward to close up together. The casings comprises a variety of recess holes for receiving a variety of hand tools. The first and the last casings have hand-hold portions which can be incorporated together for the holding of the hand when the casings are relatively closed up together.

Abstract: A convertible carrying case and expandable essel is presented by a pair of three sided trays interconnected by a liner that includes two slidable panels engaged by the respective trays and an intermediate spine that encloses the open ends of the trays when they are closed on one another. A multi-position handle is provided on each tray to facilitate suspension and carrying of the closed trays as an enclosed case. They also provide separate adjustable supports for the two trays when they are in an open side-by-side positions as an expandable easel for displaying or viewing of articles positioned within the tray boundaries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a small, rigid case having a rectangular parallelepiped shape that includes a first central front partition and two lateral partitions, a second central rear partition with two lateral partitions, and an additional lateral partition on each respective side of the case defining an additional compartment which is in turn divided internally into a number of compartments. The first central front partition defines a front central compartment that is also divided into parts and provided with a number of seats or housings for crystal-ware. The second central rear partition and lateral partitions thereof have band-type or clamp-type fasteners. Another partition having a convex shape is provided on the top portion of the case. The small rigid case is particularly designed for satisfying the requirements of professional tasters and preparers of alcoholic drinks who give their advice in wine-shops or in wine industries or on similar premises of various kinds.

Abstract: A carrying case for a display board that carries information and product samples. The case includes at least one pair of opposed, interior-facing slots for receiving a display board, and an open aperture to expose one face of the display board. Typically, the display board includes electrical components which may be removed from the carrying case and connects to a processor such as a microprocessor or a computer, for operating the electrical components in an integrated manner for display.

Abstract: A luggage case provided with a removably mounted shoe rack for storing and transporting a plurality of pairs of shoes. The generally conventional luggage case includes a rectangular compartment and a hinged cover detachably connected thereto to open and close the compartment. The shoe rack includes rectangular, open rigid frame which is conformed to closely fit within the confines of the luggage compartment and a pair of horizontally extending rows of shoe-receiving members supported on said frame. The shoe receiving members are in the form of inwardly and upwardly directed prongs adapted to receive a shoe, toe first, with the general boundaries of said frame. Also included is a flexible pocket formed in the top of the frame having a closure flap to permit storage of other personal items therein.

Abstract: A bag which is portable and adapted to be opened and erected on a display stand on which materials including fabrics, wallpaper, rugs and the like may be displayed to a prospective customer. The materials are attached to the bag on a support bar by means of tab members which allow for easy removal or insertion of the materials into the bag.

Abstract: Case for accommodating written material for presentation includes a clear box formed of transparent plastic having walls and an interior, and receptacles for written material being disposed in the interior of the box allowing the written material to be read through the walls of the box, the receptacles being adapted to the format of the written material for preventing sliding of the written material.

Abstract: An economical, versatile, easily changeable sample case for building materials such as plastic siding having three main panels and two narrow intermediate panels foldable into an open-ended case, with sample insert retainers on two adjacent main panels, color sample pockets on the third main panel, hook and loop fabric fasteners to hold the case closed and a handle on the exterior of one intermediate panel.

Abstract: Portable case for such things as a health program. The case includes a bottom housing having a bottom, a back wall, two side walls and a front wall. The front wall has an aperture in the lower part thereof sufficient in size to allow the insertion into or removal therefrom of at least one book from the interior of the bottom housing. There is a top housing having a top, a back wall, two side walls and a front wall. The bottom edge of the back wall of the top housing is hinged to the top edge of the back wall of the bottom housing. The front wall of the top housing is enlarged so that it covers the front portion of the top housing and at least the aperture of the bottom housing. There is a flat lid which is hinged on its back edge to the top edge region of the back wall of the bottom housing of the bottom compartment. The flat lid covers the tray formed by the horizontal wall when in the down position and is in a nearly vertical position when in the raised position.

Abstract: A carrying case comprising opposed cover members hinged to a central spine portion. The cover members are adapted to be secured together by a slide fastener to form a closed case or laid open to allow viewing of one or more pages of a folio arrangement supported by a frame member which is secured within the case on the spine portion by self-adhering fastener means of the Velcro type. The folio assembly includes an elongated flat metal or plastic frame member which is adapted to support one or more elongated elastic folio support rods for pivotally supporting the folio pages to be turned in the manner of turning pages of a book. The support rods may be elastically deflected to insert separate folio pages in or remove separate folio pages from the folio assembly frame or the entire folio assembly may be quickly inserted in and removed from the case, as desired.

Abstract: A portable article supporting container is provided that allows access to one portion thereof without requiring the entire container to be opened, and when the entire container is opened one portion supports the other for ease of use. First and second container portions are pivotally mounted together for movement from a first position wherein the container is closed, to a second position wherein it is opened. One latch effects latching of the container portions in the closed position while another latch effects latching in the open position. A pair of article supporting plates are provided which are operatively pivotally connected to the container first portion so that the plates may be moved from a first position contained within the volume of the first container portion to a second position wherein they extend outwardly from that volume substantially perpendicular to a plane containing the container first portion.

Abstract: An article supporting assembly is provided that allows quick retrieval of articles mounted thereby, yet makes maximum utilization of the space occupied by the assembly for supporting articles. A center structure, at least two cover plates, and article supporting structures formed on at least one of the center structure and the cover plates are provided. At least two spanners are provided with first hinges for connecting one cover plate to one spanner, and the other cover plate to the other spanner so that the cover plates are pivotal with respect to the spanners, and second hinges for connecting the spanners to the center structure so that the spanners are pivotal with respect to the center structure. The center structure is mounted on a base and/or top of a housing so that it is pivotal with respect to the housing. The spanners, cover plates, and center structure may take a wide variety of forms.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved artists' portfolio, for the purpose of retaining and transporting sheet material such as prints or photographs, in a manner affording protection during carriage but enabling the contents to be displayed individually when required. The portfolio generally has two covers 1 and 2 joined at 3 which may be brought into juxtaposition and secured by a slide fastener 5 and flap 6 having a catch 7. The cover 1 includes a spine 10 joined with a support board 12 having a tongue X which may be positioned to engage beneath a handle 9 so as to form an "easel" structure. Transparent folders are secured to the spine 10 by rings 15. In this construction both sides of the transparent folders may be displayed by either lying on support 12 or cover 1 and the support 12 is made into a rigid structure by engagement beneath the handle. Further the folders depend from the rings when in a normal position of carriage ensuring the contents are always flat in a suspended state.

Abstract: An article supporting assembly is provided that allows quick retrieval of articles mounted thereby, yet makes maximum utilization of the space occupied by the assembly for supporting articles. A center structure, at least two cover plates, and article supporting structures formed on at least one of the center structure and the cover plates are provided. At least two spanners are provided with first hinges for connecting one cover plate to one spanner, and the other cover plate to the other spanner so that the cover plates are pivotal with respect to the spanners, and second hinges for connecting the spanners to the center structure so that the spanners are pivotal with respect to the center structure. The center structure is mounted on a base and/or top of a housing so that it is pivotal with respect to the housing. The spanners, cover plates, and center structure may take a wide variety of forms.

Abstract: A portable display rack and sample carrying display case is disclosed. The rack comprises a pair of spaced apart telescoping tubes releasably attached to the carrying case and extending vertically upward therefrom. A plurality of elongated planar shelf supports including a tube engaging aperture formed in one end are slidingly distributed along the length of the tubes. A plurality of shelves extend between the supports. The display rack may be disassembled and stored within the cover of the display case and retained therein by a pair of elastic straps fastened at their ends to an inside surface of the cover.

Abstract: This invention relates to an artists' portfolio, for the purpose of retaining and transporting sheet material such as prints or photographs, in a manner affording protection during carriage but enabling the contents to be displayed individually when required. The portfolio has two covers 1 and 2 joined at 3 which may be brought into juxtaposition and secured by a slide fastener 5 and flap 6 having a catch 7. The cover 1 includes a spine 10 joined with a support board 12 which may be positioned to engage lugs 13 so as to form an "easel" structure. Transparent folders are secured to the spine 10 by rings 15. In this construction both sides of the transparent folders may be displayed by either lying on support 12 or cover 1. Further the folders depend from the rings when in a normal position of carriage ensuring the contents are always flat in a suspended state.

Abstract: A display case having a plurality of display trays moving forwardly along a support surface so that articles carried by the trays are visible from above. After the trays have reached the rear of the display case, they are lowered and then moved forwardly below the support surface until they reach the front of the display case where they are lifted onto the support surface and moved rearwardly again. The trays are connected to spaced and parallel continuous chains each extending between a pair of rotatably mounted sprockets adjacent the trays. A crank rotates one of the sprockets through a drive shaft and gear system so that the trays move in accordance with the rotation of the crankshaft.