Abstract: The present invention provides a simple, durable, light weight and washable bag with a weighted bottom and an elastic opening. The bag of the present invention is designed to hold gear, clothing, groceries, trash or other articles, especially under windy circumstances, and ideally suited for use in boats or other vehicles.

Abstract: A cane with an arm cuff C-clamp and a lateral handle has an accessory article carrying sack comprising a cloth or other material drawstring sack attached to the C clamp with a loop of the drawstring. Clips attach the sack to the leg of the cane to hold the open bag top closed and to keep the sack from moving about as the person using the accessory walks. Various embodiments of clips and fasteners are disclosed for attaching the sack to the cane leg and for precluding lateral displacement of the sack during walking of the user.

Abstract: A folding collapsible storage box, which includes a fabric box body having rectangular horizontal top and bottom sides and four rectangular vertical peripheral sides, four horizontal rods respectively fastened to the box body along the border of the rectangular horizontal top side, four vertical rods respectively fastened to the box body and arranged between each two adjacent rectangular vertical peripheral sides, and a hard bottom board mounted inside the box body at the bottom, wherein the rectangular horizontal top side of the box body is formed of a rectangular top panel and a zip fastener, the rectangular top panel having one side formed integral with the box body, and three other sides separably connected to the box body by the zip fastener; hanging straps are detachably fastened to the box body by turn-locks at the rectangular vertical peripheral sides of the box body for hanging.

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 stroller bag fabricated from a lightweight, durable, easily cleaned material is described. The stroller bag includes a carrier having an upper end, a lower end, a front side, a back side, a first side and a second side. A flexible strap is attached adjacent the upper end of the carrier extending from the first side to the second side. The strap has a first end and a second end and includes means, adjacent the first and second ends, for removably attaching a portion of the strap back onto itself so as to form a pair of small loops. These loops are used to attach the carrier to the horizontal handle of a stroller. When the loops are unfastened from the stroller the strap may serve as a means for suspending the carrier from the neck or shoulder of a caregiver using the stroller bag. The stroller bag also includes a cinch belt, constructed of two portions of strapping material attached at the first side and second side of the carrier adjacent its upper end.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a lightweight, flexible and machine washable convertible organizer tote bag that has three basic carrying portions--a central U-shaped or sling compartment and two side storage panels on either side thereof. The bag also readily converts from its tote bag conformation to a seat cover for use on chairs, chaises, and the like. When configured as a seat cover and placed on the horizontal seat of a chair, chaise, or the like, the side panels extend downward such that each pocket of the combination is positioned for convenient accessibility at the side of the seat. The seat cover easily and conveniently converts into an organizer tote bag by lifting the handles.

Abstract: A plurality of collapsible bags are integrally formed in a tubular blank of a flexible material with a perforated portion disposed between adjacent bags to facilitate separating them. When formed, adjacent bags are connected in end-to-end relationship and lie generally flat such that the elongate blank may be wrapped around itself forming a roll of the bags or the bags may be pleated or accordion folded flat within a container whereby they may be individually removed from the container for use. Handles are preferably integrally formed with each bag extending from adjacent the top wall of the bag. A spout is preferably also integrally formed with the bag to facilitate filling and emptying of the bag. The bags are particularly suited to contain liquids or frozen liquids and are preferably made of a food-grade plastic film material suitable to contain various foods or beverage products. The bags may each be received in a separate container to support a filled bag.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a travel garment bag having a cover with an opening through which items to be carried within the bag may be inserted; a wire box inflexible frame enclosed within and supporting the cover; and a hanging strap attached to the inflexible frame and capable of extending through a second opening in a top wall of the cover. The hanging strap includes a strap having a hook and ring attached to opposite ends thereof. In order to hang the garment bag on a horizontal rod, such as a closet rod, the strap is wrapped around the rod and the hook is hooked on the ring.

Abstract: A reversible pouch for carrying food containers such as casserole dishes, cake pans, and the like, includes a body which is fully reversible and two sets of handles to be used depending on which configuration is chosen. In the preferred embodiment, four flaps are provided which may be folded in a variety of ways. By selecting different colors, patterns or textures for the two sides of the pouch and for one or more sets of the flaps, a wide variety of decorative combinations are provided. For example, by appropriate selections of design and/or color, one configuration of the pouch would be suitable for summer picnics, while in another configuration, the pouch would be appropriate for use during the Christmas holidays.

Abstract: A resealable container including a body portion with front and rear panels on which interlocking closure strips are mounted to facilitate opening and resealing the container. A handle is formed by a pair of handle pieces, one of the handle pieces being secured to each of the resealable closure strips such that application of force to the handle pieces for lifting the container does not result in application of forces of sufficient magnitude for separating the closure strips which would result in opening the container. One or more handles are formed on the bottom of the container to facilitate pouring contents of the container.

Abstract: A collection bag and its associated tubing are supported below the seat of a wheelchair or the like with the collection bag disposed substantially horizontally and below its associated inlet tubing. A separate pocket holds the inlet tubing coiled above the bag so that fluids may drain by gravity through the tubing into the collection bag. The suspension apparatus comprises a main pocket attached to the seat frame of a chair or the like using a plurality of strap and a secondary pocket supporting the tubing coil above the main pocket. The collection bag and tubing are thus substantially concealed from view and the inlet tubing maintained in a coiled position above the collection bag.

Abstract: A device for the collection and transport of garden refuse, consisting of a lower piece (2), made for preference of a sliding material, in such a way that its two faces which are capable of sliding present a low coefficient of friction, the device thus resembling a bag, in such a way that the lower piece (2) comprises a broad sheet (7) capable of being folded back onto the bag in such a way as to bring together the handling grips (8 and 9). The device not only allows or garden refuse to be collected and moved, by dragging it like a sled, but likewise allows for the bag to be closed on itself in such a way as to allow or clean and practical transport of the refuse.

Abstract: A bottom lift bulk bag (10) comprises one or more sidewalls (12) defining the interior (14) of the bulk bag. The lower end of the bulk bag is closed by a bottom wall (22) which is secured to the lower ends of the sidewall panels. The material of the bottom wall is extended in the form of a pair of opposed lift loops (26) which are secured in place by seams (28) interconnecting the lower ends of the sidewalls and the bottom wall. In the use of the bulk bag, rigid lifting members (66) are extended through the lift loops and are used to lift the bulk bag from the bottom.

Abstract: An accessory bag of generally rectangular configuration and having flexible front and back members. The back member is formed of a generally imperforate flexible material with the front member having a like configuration and formed of an open mesh flexible material with a substantial portion of the periphery thereof secured together. A zipper or the like is attached to the balance of the periphery. The upper and lower edges of opposite sides of the mesh surface are provided with mating fasteners, such as Velcro strips or snaps at positions suitable for enabling coupling of the fasteners to one another with the bag folded with the back member exposed. The mesh material has the openings thereof sufficiently large for enabling insertion of a finger therethrough, whereby the bag may be utilized for small articles such as small clothing items, hair pieces, scarves or the like, which may be viewed through and extracted through the openings of the mesh material by use of a finger without opening the bag.

Abstract: A durable gear bag designed for use in white water rafts and other small water craft. Heavy weight polypropylene webbing is sewn along the bottom of the bag. D-rings are attached to extensions of the webbing. The bag is then attached to the D-rings of a raft using common boat straps. The bag/strap configuration permits many different strapping arrangements for use in a variety of water craft. The top of the bag is fitted with strips of common hook and loop fasteners (such as VELCRO). These strips are sealed and rolled down snugly. Three snap release connectors are then used to secure the top of the bag. When not in use, the bag can be folded or stuffed for easy packing.

Abstract: A grocery bag or the like having a closure member which securely closes the mouth of the bag so as to prevent items contained therein from falling out when the bag is tipped over. Closure is accomplished by a thin flexible strap attached to the front wall of the bag just below the bag mouth defining an opening between the strap and bag wall. The user may close the bag by inserting the hand through the opening defined by the strap and the bag front wall, grasping the bag handles and pulling the handles through the opening.

Abstract: An umbrella is provided a pair of legging-storage pockets on diametrically opposite sides of the center of the umbrella canopy to aid in balancing the weight of the pockets and their contents on opposite sides of the canopy center. Each of the pockets has a closeable entry opening communicating with the pocket interior and through which opening a legging body can be passed into and out of the pocket interior. A pair of folded open-ended tubular legging bodies of flexible, liquid-tight sheet material are normally stored in these pockets. Each of the tubular bodies has an open bottom with a loop-forming stirrup adapted to loop around one of the user's shoes and be pulled adjacent to the heel of the user's shoe, where it makes little or no contact with the ground to minimize wear thereof. Securing means, which are preferably a Velcro.RTM.

Abstract: A flexible tool pouch having a plurality of elongated pockets securely positioned adjacent to each other. Each pocket has an inside liner made of woven nylon, an outside liner made of acrylic pile, and an open end for receiving a tool. Extending from the open end of the connected pockets is a hood made of acrylic pile that can be partially folded over the tools. Also positioned on the tool pouch are eyelets, handle straps, and a securing strap.

Abstract: A urine receiver for sanitary use away from rest-room facilities; the receiver may also be used by the bedridden. The receiver includes an inlet, an air outlet vent, an expandable bag member, a sealing plastic cap and may have a disinfectant and deodorant for rendering potentially harmful human waste safe for public disposal. The urine receiver also includes a top handle and a bottom handle to facilitate use, and may be used with a vaginal adaptor.

Abstract: An improved sports accessory bag with straps which are convertible for use either with a bar on stationary exercise apparatus, or for use as a portable accessory bag. A strap is attached to one end of the bag and a second strap is attached to the opposite end of the bag. A first separable buckle is used with the first strap for forming a first suspension loop. A second separable buckle is used with the second strap for forming a second suspension loop. The first female snap receptacle and the second male snap connector are compatible for connecting the two long free ends of the two straps together, so that the first and second long free ends will form a third suspension loop. The bag may be suspended from the first and second loops on a bar member on stationary exercise apparatus, or it may be converted to a portable sports accessory bag by connecting the long ends together around a person's waist.

Abstract: A debris/storage bag that attaches with straps connected to at least two different sides of the bag. The straps are designed to attach to both fixed and variable distances. The debris/storage bag features: (1) a pocket or pockets attached preferably to the exterior of the bag; (2) a flap covering for the opening of the debris/storage bag that can be fastened to keep the contents of the bag from falling out; (3) elastic and non-elastic straps used in conjunction with adjustable fasteners to attach the debris/storage bag to a wide variety of objects with different size circumferences and varying distances between the top and bottom fastening positions.

Abstract: A flexible storage container for the transportation of liquid foods, such as orange juice, includes an outer tear resistant shell having a linear closure in a front or end face thereof, and a replaceable inner liner which is inserted into the outer shell through the closure. The outer shell further includes a vent through which air can escape from the space between the inner liner and outer shell. The inner liner includes a filler fitting which is fed through the outer shell. The container is characterized in that it is elongated in shape and has a front or end face that bulges to conform to filling pressure. The front or end face is reinforced by a flexible bar that extend essentially perpendicular to the base. The container is further characterized in that the closure, and fittings for filling, emptying and venting are located in the front or end face.

Abstract: A beach chair bundle includes first, second, third, and fourth panels of terry cloth. The second and third panels are joined by an elastic strip. The second panel is folded up on the first and fastened to it along side edges to form a pouch for a removable pillow. The third panel extends over the pillow pouch and down over the first panel to form an inverted envelope adapted to slip over a chair back. The fourth panel is folded up on the third and fastened to it along side edges to form a utility pocket. A flap cover and fastening strips hold the pocket closed. Tie loops connect the pillow pouch to the utility pocket, through the chair structure, to secure the beach chair bundle to the chair. A fastening strip across the lower exterior of the first panel, and a zipper half across the bottom exterior of the utility pocket provide for attachment of a towel and a bag respectively.

Abstract: A powdered drink brewing bag comprising a filter paper bag body having gusset walls and containing a powdered material, such as coffee powder therein. A frame type support member formed of thick paper is bonded to opposing walls of the bag body in the vicinity of the upper edge thereof in such a manner that the bag body is held at both surfaces thereof between the opposite surfaces of the support member. Arm portions project outwardly from the portions of the support member which correspond to both sides of the filter paper bag body, and are provided with folds and handles so that the arm portions are bent in the shape of the letter "Y" in plan to enable the gusset walls to be expanded. Accordingly, the upper edge portion of the bag body can be maintained in a largely opened state, so that the hot water can be poured thereinto easily. This enables the brewing bag to be used easily, and a drink, such as coffee to be obtained conveniently.

Abstract: An expandable carrying bag having a front surface, a rear surface, two side surfaces and an open top. The bag is characterized by at least one open loop on at least one surface of said bag. The loop is of a size sufficient to accommodate insertion of a forearm therein. In use, a forearm is inserted into the loops and the bag is pressed against the body. In this way, the weight of the load within the bag is partially displaced from the bag to the forearm thereby reducing stress on the lower back muscles.

Abstract: A flexible security pouch has a wide upper mouth, a front face, a back face, a bottom and two foldable lateral faces. The pouch is provided with a foldable flap at the upper margin of the back face and a pair of straps extending laterally in opposite directions from the side margins of the back face adjacent the flap. A pair of lateral extensions are articulatedly connected to opposite ends of the flap and to adjacent straps. The straps carry labels adjacent their distal ends and are longer than half the width of the pouch.

Abstract: A mower assembly comprising a grass-catcher bag having an inlet connector for mounting its inlet to the outlet of the mower's grass-discharge outlet, and having a bag-mouth closure at its opposite end mounted on the mower handle. The inlet connector is of a type which slides vertically in and out of its mounted positions, and the rear support for the bag-mouth closure includes an upwardly facing channel, in which lateral ears of the closure rest. A front handle is provided on the bag-inlet connector and a rear handle on the bag-mouth closure, whereby the bag can be removed and replaced easily by simultaneous vertical motion of the two handles.

Abstract: A container for loose products in general, capable of being raised, adapted to be stored either in a horizontal or in a vertical position, comprises a holding body of elongated parallelepipedal shape, made of a high strength fabric and provided, on its opposite bases, with a discharging outlet and a loading inlet, on one of the bases, there being provided closed loop strips for vertically raising the container whereas, on the outer surface of the holding body, there are provided holding straps encompassed by strap restraining rings and adapted to be used for raising horizontally the container.

Abstract: A pliant anchoring device (10) includes a pliant anchor (12) having a pliant pouch (14) and a pliant extension (16), a first rope (24) that is attached to a first attaching point (18), and a second rope (26) that is attached to a second attaching point (28). In use, disposable ballast (40) is placed in the anchor (12), and the anchor (12) is secured to a boat and lowered to the bottom (50) of a body of water. To retrieve the anchor (12), a tension force is put on the second rope (26) thereby repositioning the anchor (12) from a ballast-retaining position (54) to a ballast-dumping position (56), the ballast (40) is dumped from the anchor (12), and the anchor (12) is retrieved from the body of water.

Abstract: The collapsible can comprises two layers of a flexible plastics material which are coupled at the perimeter thereof and define a pouring mouth arranged at the end of an elongated portion, at least a gripping handle being provided at a peripheral edge defined by the two plastics layers.

Abstract: A convertible receptacle has two layers of sheet material joined to each other at their peripheries. The upper layer is provided with a central opening such that when the upper layer is lifted, debris lying on the upper layer enters the opening into a space between the upper and lower layer.Preferred embodiments of the receptacle include drawstring means for lifting the upper layer away from the lower layer, for closing the receptacle, and for transporting the receptacle carrying debris.The invention can be applied as a table cloth, drop cloth, leaf bag, or sanitary disposal in medical applications. Moreover, the invention can be applied as a convertible bag, such as a combination beach bag/towel.

Abstract: A bag for collecting and transporting loose debris such as leaves, twigs, grass cuttings and the like in which the bag mouth is held open and positioned to receive the debris by a person, with the top of the bag mouth hung behind the person by a shoulder harness attached thereto and the bottom of the bag mouth being moved along the ground by the person's feet, engaged in stirrups which are secured to the bottom of the bags. A wear strip is provided along the bottom forward edge of the bag mouth to protect against wear and to serve as a guide means to guide the debris into the bag. A handle is provided at the rear end of the bag to facilitate transport, handling and emptying.

Abstract: A cooler bag intended to be carried at one's back by means of a shoulder strap. The bag is constructed to include an outer layer or shelll and an inner waterproof bladder with the body of the bag having between the outer shell and the bladder a layer of insulation. While the bag is generally circular in cross-section, the bottom of the bag has a forward concave edge portion so as to fit the general contour of one's back. The shoulder strap is selectively connected to the bottom portion of the bag either at one side or the other depending on which shoulder is engaged by the shoulder strap. The bag also has a desirable closure arrangement including closure flaps which are folded into overlying locked relationship.

Abstract: A mail bag is fabricated from canvas sewn together to form a bag body with a closed bottom and open top adapted to be closed by a draw string. Three sets of handles, each also formed of pieces of canvas, are sewn to the outer surface of the bag. A first set of four handles are sewn to the bag spaced around the bag in a line proximate the top of the bag; while a second set of four handles are sewn to the bag spaced around the bag in a line proximate the bottom of the bag and so as to be parallel to and aligned with the first set of handles. A third set of four handles are sewn to the bag spaced around the bag aligned with the handles of the first and second sets but so that the handles of the third set midway between handles of the first and second sets and so that the disposition of the hanldes of said third set is either perpendicular to the disposition of the handles of said first and second sets; or parallel thereto.

Abstract: A flexible case hanging device for hanging and extending a flexible case such as an inner bag for a container comprises a belt member one end of which is fixed to a side edge along one edge of a corner of the inner bag and a free end of which is anchored by a buckle provided on a side edge along the other edge of the corner, and an annular body provided at a vertex of the corner. Part of the belt member passes through the annular body to form a loop of the belt member. The loop is adjustable into smaller sizes by pulling the free end of the belt member. The loop is fixed to an inner wall of the container. The free end of the belt member is fixed by the buckle. When the free end of the belt member is pulled to make smaller the loop of the belt member, the side edge and the vertex of the corner of the inner bag can be pulled to eliminate or prevent slack of the bag.

Abstract: A large bulk container is provided with a lift strap formed from a strip of flexible material for lifting the bulk container. The bulk container has connecting side panels and either a closed or open top and preferably a generally rectangular shape when filled. The strip forms a loop above the panels and has two ends connected in overlapping relationshp to adjacent side panels. A diagonal line of connection is provided between the two sides of the strap forming the loop and above the side panels to orient the lifting forces generally into one plane and in a generally vertical direction. The lift strap thereby prevents separation from the connected side panels and the spilling of the container contents upon lifting by the strap.

Abstract: A large bulk bag with a complimentary liner therein, both of a flexible material, and constructed and arranged so that when empty they can be folded into a generally flat and compact configuration. At least two spaced apart connectors between the bag and liner prevent the liner from being drawn out of the bag by the discharge of its contents while permitting the liner to collapse upon itself without being substantially restrained from doing so by the bag.

Abstract: A bag handle having opposing handle strips with an interlocking tab and slot which prevents separation of the handle strips.

Abstract: The liner bag for use in containers comprises a bag main body having bottom, side, front and upper faces corresponding to the configuration on the inner walls of a container, in which the joining edge between the upper face and the side face is bent convexly toward the opposed joining edge, engaging members for detachably engaging the bag main body near the upper and lower four corners on the front thereof to the container, a pair of engaging metal members attached respectively to the two upper corners on the container door side and a pair of side belts which are attached along the joining edges between the upper face and both of the side faces, the ends of which are led out from the ends of the upper face on the door side and in which the led out portions are clamped with each other after being engaged to the engaging metal members. The liner bag can easily be installed to and removed from the container and the sagging in the upper face of the liner bag can be prevented without reducing the volume thereof.

Abstract: A carrying bag comprises two substantially rectangular sheets of plastic film, which constitute mutually opposite walls and are joined along three edges and have free edge portions defining an opening of the bag, also comprising a stiffening bar, which is made of synthetic thermoplastic material and is parallel to the free edge portion of one of said walls and is welded to the inside surface of said one wall at said free edge portion, said bar having an intermediate portion which is integral with a U-shaped handle, which is adapted to be positively connected to the free edge portion of the other wall. The free edge portion of the other wall of the bag is welded on its inside surface to a second stiffening bar, which is made of synthetic thermoplastic material and is parallel to the free edge portion of said other wall, and a slot is defined by said second bar and by a relatively low, U-shaped slot-defining member having legs which are integrally joined to said second bar.

Abstract: An improved mattress carrier for containing and protectably enclosing a mattress and for facilitating handling of the mattress during transportation to a location of use. The carrier comprises a flexible, generally rectangular cover designed to receive and contain a mattress therein. The cover has an upper zippered opening, sets of reinforcing straps bands and spaced pairs of handles on opposite ends of the cover to be gripped by respective deliverymen to normally support the mattress in a generally vertical plane. The handles which may be formed by flexible looped ends of the reinforcing bands are spaced along the ends of the cover on opposite sides of a midline of the mattress carrier, such that the mattress and carrier may be easily manipulated and reoriented about the midline in confined spaces to facilitate handling of the same.

Abstract: Apparatus for aiding a picker in harvesting fruit and like items, including a closed container releasably secured to the picker's side at the thigh and having a crush-resistant, flexible hose of a large diameter compared to the item to be picked connecting into the container. The hose and its free end are releasably secured to the arm and hand of the picker. A funnel member partly surrounds the hand, with the hand passing into the funnel area through a side opening in the funnel member. The side opening closely surrounds the wrist so as to prevent any loss of fruit through it. The funnel member connects with the free end of the hose. The rim of the funnel is releasably secured to open between the upper wrist and smallest finger so that the thumb and main fingers of the hand can readily pick fruit and like items and propel or drop them into the funnel, wherefrom they may roll or fall through the hose and into the container.

Abstract: The crossbow carrying case includes opposed based and cover sections having a generally triangular shape and interconnected along one edge to permit movement of the cover section between an open position and a closed position wherein the cover and base sections are in facing relationship and cooperate to define a compartment for receiving an assembled crossbow ready for use. When in the closed position, the base and cover sections are releasably fastened together along the other two edges by a zipper or the like. The crossbow is releasably held in place inside the compartment by a pair of longitudinally spaced tie down straps secured to the inner surface of the base section at locations corresponding to the narrowed hand grip portion of the crossbow stock and the area immediately forward of the forehand grip of the crossbow stock.