Abstract: A reusable shipping container is provided. The reusable shipping container includes but is not limited to a housing member, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The housing member includes an outer surface opposed to an inner surface. The inner surface is adjacent to and forms a chamber with an opening. The outer surface prevents foreign matter from entering the chamber. The first fastener connected with the housing member at a first side of the opening. The second fastener is connected with the housing member at a second side of the opening. The first fastener is removably connected with the second fastener to form the opening leading into the chamber when the first fastener is not connected with the second fastener.

Abstract: An expandable folder is disclosed including a front panel member having an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one first gripping member; a rear panel member having an outer surface, an inner surface, and at least one second gripping member; an attachment member connecting a portion of the front panel member to the rear panel member so as to form a containment area; and wherein the first gripping member and the second gripping member are aligned in parallel planes to one another.

Abstract: An envelope, bag or other mailing device for preventing the shifting of an item located within the envelope and a method for making the same is provided. The envelope includes a front panel, a back panel and at least one protrusion. The back panel is coupled to the front panel to form an interior portion formed between opposed interior surfaces of the front and back panels. The protrusion is coupled to one of the opposed interior surfaces and extends into the interior portion of the envelope. In another embodiment, a second protrusion is coupled to the other side of opposed interior surfaces and extends into the interior portion of the envelope. The protrusions are adapted tp associate with one another to protect items contained within the envelope from external forces and prevent the item from moving around within the interior portion of the envelope.