Abstract: A gift presentation system comprising: a gift bag comprising at least four side edge connected side walls, each side wall connected at its side edge to an adjacent side wall edge, each side wall connected at a bottom edge of each side wall to a bottom panel side edge of the gift bag, with a cavity formed by the interior surfaces of the side walls and bottom panel, and an opening formed by the connected top edge of each side wall of the gift bag a cover operably attached to the opening of the gift bag, the cover placed over at least a contained gift in the cavity of the gift bag and the cover operably secured to the gift bag; and an at least one decorative element operably attached to the cover that also operably assists to secure the cover to the gift bag.

Abstract: A system and method of constructing a substantially decorative article without the need for fasteners. In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, the decorative article is a woven basket. One or more retainers are provided to retain the material used to construct the outer surface of the decorative article. Each retainer is provided with a channel for receiving one end of the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article. The channels are able to retain the ends of the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article without the need for fasteners. If the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article is sufficiently rigid, the decorative article will be self-supporting. If the material used to construct the surface of the decorative article is not sufficiently self-supporting, supports may be located between the retainers.

Abstract: An extendable basket and kit for making an extendable basket are disclosed. The extendable basket includes an ordinary basket, such as a laundry basket, and a fabric extension that can be secured generally about the perimeter of the basket. The fabric extension extends outwardly from the basket and increases the effective carrying capacity of the basket. The fabric extension may be releasably secured to the basket via clips, or other means. The fabric extension may include a drawstring with a locking mechanism. The kit may include the fabric extension and a selected number of fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a decorative article that is adapted to securely receive a decorative material without the use of nails, staples, screws, bolts, or adhesives. In general, the decorative article is comprised of a top side, a bottom side, a channel which separates the top side from the bottom side, and a material. The material is laid on the top side, and an adequate part of the material extends beyond the top side and into channel. The material is then secured to the decorative article simply by tucking the part of the material into the channel. The contact between the part of the material and the channel is sufficient to hold the part of the material in the channel without the use of nails, staples, screws, bolts, or adhesives.

Abstract: A repository device, useful as a collection container, a religious instructional tool and a religious decorative item is disclosed. The repository device consists of a completely enclosed, ovoid-shaped basket having a conventional handle and having a moveable side entry closure in the top portion of the basket. The entry closure is designed to assimilate an ancient tombstone used in ancient times to seal burial tombs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a basket lid that is adapted to securely receive a decorative material without the use of nails, staples, screws, bolts, or adhesives. In general, the basket lid is comprised of a top side, a bottom side, a channel which separates the top side from the bottom side, and a material. The material is laid on the top side, and an adequate part of the material extends beyond the top side and into channel. The material is then secured to the basket lid simply by tucking the part of the material into the channel. The contact between the part of the material and the channel is sufficient to hold the part of the material in the channel without the use of nails, staples, screws, bolts, or adhesives.

Abstract: A recycle bin having a bottom and a continuous side wall extending upwardly therefrom to form a receptacle having an opening opposite the bottom. A lip extends around the upper perimeter of the side wall proximate to the opening. A generally flexible top cover, sized to at least overlay the opening, is attached to the lip at a first location. A strap, having a first end secured to the top cover and a second end carrying a fastener adapted to releasably mate with the lip at a second location, is provided for releasably securing the top cover over the opening.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with apparatus and methods for packing and handling articles of produce and the like. The apparatus includes a uniquely designed produce basket and rack combination. The basket comprises a framework containing a basket opening. A flange is detachably attached to the framework and surrounds the basket opening. A pair of lugs extend out from the flange, and function as handles for carrying the basket or for pulling the flange to detach it from the basket framework. An air-permeable barrier is heat sealed to the flange to create a closure to the basket opening. The closure is first opened by detaching at least a portion of the basket flange from the framework and is closed by pulling the detached flange portion down around the opening of the framework and engaging a spur. The rack comprises a rack framework which includes a top end containing a plurality of rack openings.

Abstract: A changing caddy is described for carrying the items necessary to change an infant and providing a changing pad. The changing caddy includes a basket having a generally upstanding U-shaped handle attached to a generally rectangular body having four sides, and a pad having at least one moisture resistant surface. The pad has a plurality of fold lines for causing the pad to assume the contour of the outside configuration of the basket when folded. The pad has first and second sides and first and second ends, and connectors are provided on end plates attached to the ends for removably attaching the first and second ends together adjacent to said handle and for removably attaching the first and second sides to the ends of the basket.

Abstract: A basket filler for use in filling with marine life a basket having handles extending outwardly therefrom comprising a body which is frusto-conical in shape having open ends, one of which is larger than the other, the larger end having an outwardly extending flange portion transverse to the central axis of the filler with a circumferential skirt extending axially from the outer circumference of the flange portion, and the extending flange portion including at least one pair of diametrically opposed slots provided therein for reception of the pair of basket handles therethrough when the filler is mounted upon the basket, and at least one of the slots being open through the outwardly extending flange portion and the axial skirt to the outside.