Abstract: A laundry container with a contaminant reduction cover. Such a laundry container has a bag with a mouth and a base and encloses a volume. The mouth of the bag is affixed to a rigid rim. A covering piece with a first edge and a second edge is provided. The first edge of the covering piece is secured to the bag adjacent the mouth, and the second edge of the covering piece is inserted into the volume. An arm is hingedly attached to the rim. A rope is threaded through the arm and through a sheath at the second edge of the covering piece.

Abstract: A medical bag handling system (10) includes a plurality of cassettes (16) capable of holding bags for blood (14), and connecting means (32) capable of connecting one cassette (16) and another cassette (16). Accordingly, the cassettes (16) can be easily connected, and the plurality of bags for blood (14) supported by the respective cassettes (16) can be collectively handled.

Abstract: An organizer includes a generally planar back member, a hanging assembly, and a retention assembly. The hanging assembly is coupled to said back member and is structured to be further coupled to a vertical support. The retention assembly includes a number of retention elements wherein each retention element structured to maintain an object adjacent to said back member. Further, the number of retention elements includes a suspended stapler holder. The suspended stapler holder is structured to suspend a stapler with minimal contact.

Abstract: A portable article, which may be a portable tote for use in traveling or otherwise non-permanent use, is provided. The article includes first and second sections that may be foldably connected to allow for an open and closed configuration. Handles and snaps or other connection members are connected to the sections to allow for carrying and holding the article closed, which will aid in the mitigation of items falling out of the article. One of the sections includes one or more protrusions extending therefrom. Attached to the one or more protrusions is a tube for holding a product. The tube includes an aperture through a portion thereof to allow for the protrusion to extend at least partially therethrough, which will at least temporarily hold the tube in place and connected to the article. Other holders may be included to hold additional items within the article as well.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosed technology, a bag is used for transporting and organizing items. The bag is generally formed of a removably attachable upper and a lower portion. The upper portion forms at least a portion of one side of the bag and is attached to the lower portion by a fastening mechanism. The lower portion forms the bottom and at least a portion of the sides of the bag. The upper portion is detachable to provide a hanging accessory organizer, having pockets and suspension device. In embodiments of the disclosed technology, access to the bag may be provided by an additional fastenable opening. Zippers may be used as the fasteners, and may run parallel to one another, completely or partially surrounding the perimeter of the upper portion.

Abstract: A hanging pail comprising a hanger pocket comprising an aperture for a hook portion of a clothes hanger, a mouth portion comprising an arcuate edge, a top half and a bottom half, wherein the top half overlaps the bottom half at a center of the mouth portion, a front body portion comprising a semi-rigid frame that extends around the arcuate edge of the mouth portion, a bottom portion comprising a top edge, a zipper that extends around a portion of the top edge of the bottom portion and connects the bottom portion to the front body portion and the rear body portion, and a connecting portion that connects the bottom portion to the rear body panel when the zipper is fully unzipped.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus in which a reusable bag is provided for the collection and return of soiled garments, laundry and/or other clothing items. The bag may be provided in the form of a hamper that is open at the top, with one or more hooks that allow the bag to be hung from a clothing rod, and is provided with engagement devices that allow the bag to be folded up when not in use, and then unfolded to various levels for containment and protection of clean items that have been hung on standard hangers. In some embodiments, garment protection flaps and a detachable accessory bag are provided inside the bag. In other embodiments, convenient handles are provided as part of the hangers which support the bags, the handles being positioned to balance the bag when it is being carried to avoid spilling the contents thereof, the bags having special flaps for engaging the hangers having the handles.

Abstract: A pouch has a connection structure that includes a female connector and a male connector. The male connector of the pouch is configured to snap-fit with another female connector that has the same configuration as the female connector, and the female connector is configured to receive by snap-fit another male connector that has the same configuration as the male connector. A system of pouches can be provided the male and female connectors on a common backing panel. The connectors are also configured to allow the connected pouches to pivot relative to each other such that the pouches can be displayed in a fan-like arrangement, and accessories can be provided though passages in the connectors.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus in which a reusable bag is provided for the collection and return of soiled garments, laundry and/or other clothing items. The bag may be provided in the form of a hamper that is open at the top, with one or more hooks that allow the bag to be hung from a clothing rod, and is provided with engagement devices that allow the bag to be folded up when not in use, and then unfolded to various levels for containment and protection of clean items that have been hung on standard hangers. In some embodiments, garment protection flaps are provided inside the bag.

Abstract: An air discharge valve for a vacuum-sealed clothes bag having a flexible container includes a valve body for openably closing the vacuum-sealed clothes bag. A hanger is attached to the valve body to extend upwards from the valve body, the hanger being arranged in a substantially coplanar relationship with the valve body. An anchor member is securely attached to the flexible container. First and second fixing caps are fixed to opposite surfaces of the anchor member. A cloth holder is suspended from the anchor member to hold a cloth contained in the flexible container. The valve body is fitted to the first and second fixing caps in a rotatable manner.

Abstract: The Air Sport bag provides the user with a neat, convenient way to air out their sweaty sports gear. The Air Sport bag functions just like a regular sports bag in that it can be used to carry the equipment to games and home again. The new part about the Air Sport is that it can be zipped open. When zipped open the Air Sport can be propped up on a foldable, attachable plastic post or hung up by its hanger. Once this is done the gear, including helmet, shoulder pads, pants, kneepads and elbow pads may be hung on separate removable plastic hooks. Thus the Air Sport unfolds, hangs up the gear and allows it to air our more effectively and provides a convenient, organized means to do so.

Abstract: A storage device includes a supporting frame, a storage unit, a partitioning component, and a connecting belt. The supporting frame includes a hanger and is formed with an engaging hole. The storage unit is coupled detachably to the supporting frame, and includes a bottom wall and a surrounding wall cooperating with the bottom wall to define a storage space. The partitioning component is disposed in the storage unit for dividing the storage space into at least two compartments. The connecting belt is for connecting the partitioning component to the supporting frame.

Abstract: A protective cover for natural fiber apparel to protect the apparel from moths, moth larvae, and other pests is disclosed. The protective cover encloses not only natural fiber apparel, but also a hanger from which the apparel is hung. A substantial portion of the protective cover is made from a fabric that prevents moths and other insects from penetrating the protective cover and depositing eggs or consuming the apparel therein. At the same time, this fabric allows air to travel therethrough. A window is incorporated into the body of the protective cover to allow users to view the one or more apparel items protected by the protective cover. The protective cover also includes a zipper along its outer edge to allow access to the apparel contained within.

Abstract: A pouch has a connection structure that includes a female connector and a male connector. The male connector of the pouch is configured to snap-fit with another female connector that has the same configuration as the female connector, and the female connector is configured to receive by snap-fit another male connector that has the same configuration as the male connector. A system of pouches can be provided by connecting the male and female connectors of a plurality of pouches. The connectors are also configured to allow the connected pouches to pivot relative to each other such that the pouches can be displayed in a fan-like arrangement, and accessories can be provided though passages in the connectors.

Abstract: A package adapted to be supported by a rod at any available location along the rod without requiring the removal of other packages supported on the rod. The package may comprise a resealable storage bag which cooperates with a hanger capable of being readily attached to the storage bag. When the package is assembled, the storage bag is suspended from the hanger and the head of the hanger projects upwardly above a top edge of the storage bag. The upper end of the head has an opening adapted to engage the rod in hooking fashion. The hanger also has a handle that extends laterally from the head that may be used to carry the said package.

Abstract: A reusable bag is provided having a defined storage volume for receiving and transporting various items. The bag includes a front panel, a rear panel and two side panels. The panels of the bag are assembled to define the storage volume, having an open top end portion. A bottom wall is attached to the panels to close the bottom end portion of the bag and to define storage volume. The bottom wall is formed from at least two plies of material, with at least one ply of the bottom wall integrally formed with a panel, and the bottom wall having an extension portion wrapping around the bottom wall and secured to one of the panels. In addition, openings may be provided for supporting the bag on the arms of a typical bag support rack.

Abstract: The sleeper storage apparatus is partially made of a pliable rectangular panel substantially sized to match a length and width dimension of a bunk in a sleeper cab. The first round rigid spine is removably affixed within the panel top, with a plurality of spaced apart upper straps removably affixed to the first rigid spine. The second rigid spine is removably affixed within the panel bottom with a plurality of spaced apart lower straps removably affixed to the second spine. Each of the upper straps is selectively hooked to one of each of the lower straps, each attached upper and lower strap forming a strap pair. Each strap pair is removably wrapped around the bunk. A plurality of pliable pockets is affixed to the panel, including a hamper pocket with lower opening and trap door to ease in emptying.

Abstract: A retail checkout station includes a housing having at least a front wall, a first side wall and a second side wall, and a product scanning portion mounted to the housing. The product scanning portion includes a scanning device for scanning products purchased by a consumer. The checkout station also includes a collapsible multiple bag holder having a guide track mounted to at least one of the front wall, the first side wall and the second side wall of the housing. A plurality of bag support arms are shiftably mounted to the guide track. The plurality of bag holders extend outward from the guide track and are adapted to support a plurality of bags for holding items scanned at the product scanning portion.

Abstract: A reusable bag for a shopping cart, includes a body of synthetic or natural cloth; and at least one strap adapted to be secured to the body. Each strap includes at least one first opening with which a user is adapted to grasp the strap, two openings for mounting the strap on a frame in an upright position, two openings for receiving two extremities of the body to secure the strap to the body, a central hook for removably securing the strap to a shopping cart and two end hooks for reinforcing securement of the strap to the shopping cart.

Abstract: A hanging storage system comprising a resealable evacuable bag and a hanging device attached to the bag. The hanging device is designed to attach to a portion of the bag in a manner such that a vacuum inside the evacuated bag can be maintained while the bag is hanging, e.g., in a closet. More specifically, the hanging device comprises first and second parts that couple together, the first part being disposed inside the bag and the second part being disposed outside the bag, with a portion of a thin flexible bag wall being disposed between the coupled first and second parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pocket (10) having a receptacle space (23) for piece goods, which receptacle space (23) is delimited by two side walls (18), a base wall (12) and a ceiling wall (14) made from flexible tarpaulin material, wherein each side wall (18) connects a longitudinal side (16) of the base wall (12) to a longitudinal side (17) of the ceiling wall (14). There is provision according to the invention for a fastening element (26) which extends at least a distance along the narrow side (24) and has a hook part (30) which protrudes beyond the narrow side (24) for being hooked into a rail in a transport frame to be attached to the ceiling wall (14) at each of its narrow sides (24) which extend between the longitudinal sides (17).

Abstract: A gift bag hanger includes a hooking portion, a body, and at least one flap to display gift bags or similar items on a merchandise rack. The hangers may have one or more flaps to keep the gift bag closed. When the hanger has one flap, the hanger is attached to one side of the gift bag, and the flap engages the opposite side of the bag. By closing the bag, the flap provides enhanced support and stability for the bag. When the hanger has more than one flap, it can be attached to one side of the gift bag using one flap, and a second flap can engage the opposite side of the bag to keep it closed.

Abstract: A quick cropper bag comprises a hollow bag having an opening end; and a sealing clip at an opening end of the bag; the sealing clip including two elastic sheets; each elastic sheet having a protrusion. Each elastic sheet is extended with a knife. The knife extends outwards from the protrusion of the elastic sheet. Each elastic sheet is extended with two projections at two sides of the knife; each projection has an inclined edge near the knives; the inclined edge can assist the knives to a correct position in cutting a fruit. An interior of the protrusion is adhered with a foam protection layer. A plurality of ribs are installed on each elastic sheet. The sealing clip is formed as a V shape. The quick cropper bag can protect a fruit in the growing period of the fruit and is helpful in the picking of the fruit.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a vacuum hanger bag having a bag with an airtight closure, a one-way valve installed to the bag, and a hook disposed on the top end of the bag. The hook secured to an outer side of the bag, it consists of a hook with a jut projected downward from its bottom end to penetrate into an inner side of the bag. A base secured to the inner side of the bag with an axial hole for said jut embedding into. An impervious stopper is hidden from view retained at a bottom end of the axial hole. A nut is threaded to a bottom end of the base. And a hook ring with a jut projected upward from its top end is embedded into the nut.

Abstract: A device is for releasably mounting a bundle of bags on a wall. The device has a wall-mounted suspension fitting. One rear major surface of the bag bundle is connected to a sheet which is parallel with said bundle and which is adapted for releasably co-action with the fitting. The bags are releasably connected to said sheet at there respective opening regions. The sheet has an opening midway of its width and the fitting has upwardly directed clip-finger that includes in an upper portion of its side facing towards the wall a projection that can be received in the opening in the sheet. The projection has two vertically separated oblique surfaces which are mutually convergent in a direction towards said wall for co-action with the upper and lower edges of the sheet opening.

Abstract: A hanging laundry bag comprising foldable enclosure having hanger sleeves attached to the longer sides thereof accepting conventional wire or wood hangers and suspending the bag from a hanger rod. The bag also includes two straps for suspending the bag from hooks or for easily transporting the bag when it is full of laundry. The bag may further include magnetic fasteners for retaining the bag in a closed position. The bag may also include a removable liner for segregating damp laundry from the remaining portions of the bag, and any number of pockets within the compartment for securing smaller items.

Abstract: A tilt-out laundry bag assembly for use with a bottom hinged cabinet door, comprises a suspension bracket subassembly and a laundry bag subassembly, the latter being suspended from the former. The suspension bracket subassembly includes a pair of parallel inter-bracket rods located in a plane perpendicular to the bottom hinged cabinet door. One of the rods is spaced from the mentioned door, while a second one is located in a position somewhat retracted from that door. The laundry bag subassembly comprises at least one laundry bag and a pair of hangers for each laundry bag. A laundry bag includes a pair of opposite flat panels and a pair of opposite folded panels. Each of the former has at the top a pair of loops for each hanger. Each hanger has a central grip for a hand and at each extremity a semi-circular configuration to fit with each one of the inter-bracket rods.

Abstract: There is disclosed a variety of adapter hooks and methods for supporting individual resealable storage bags on a support rod, at any available location along the support rod without requiring the removal of other storage bags supported on the support rod, comprising a closure slider of the resealable storage bag modified to include a support hook adapter configured to be attached to the closure slider, extending from an upper portion of the closure slider and dimensioned to receive the support rod.

Abstract: A swimming pool storage device is disclosed configured for receiving toys, floats, sports equipment, and other devices associated with swimming pools. The device includes a casing and a plurality of clips. The casing includes a top wall, a bottom, a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall, and a back wall. The casing is a waterproof shell having a waterproof zipper positioned across the top and at least a portion of the side walls to provide easy access into the interior of the casing. The bottom includes a plurality of holes for drainage and ventilation.

Abstract: A hanging organizer and storage device includes a semi-rigid pad or pad sections encapsulated in a fabric material with a circumferential wire reinforcement and a hanging hook construction attached to the top edge of the organizer for suspension from a panel or door.

Abstract: A hook for a mail bag, the hook including a planar attachment portion for attachment to a mail bag, the attachment portion defining a longitudinal axis; a planar supporting portion extending from the attachment portion in the direction of the longitudinal axis and which is planar with the attachment portion, the supporting portion defining an aperture therethrough; and a retaining portion which extends in the plane of the supporting portion and which partially occludes the aperture of the supporting portion, the retaining portion being resiliently deformable out of the plane of the supporting portion.

Abstract: A laundry backpack, which can be hung from a door, which has a D-shaped perimeter frame in the front and back of the backpack. The laundry backpack has closeable flaps in the front, top and bottom. The laundry backpack may have a firm material in the top or bottom for front to back for support. The laundry backpack has a detachable hanging strap with a U-shaped hanger for hanging over a door.

Abstract: A laundry apparatus that is mountable on a door, including a mountable rim and a laundry bag that may be attached to the rim or removed from the rim. The rim is held in a generally horizontal position in which the laundry bag is open, but may be lowered to take up less space. The rim of the laundry bag is mountable on a surface, such as a vertical surface of a door, using a mounting plate to which the rim is attached. The mounting plate is either affixed directly to the surface or suspended from above the surface, such as with an over-the-door bracket.

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 laundry apparatus that is mountable on a door, including a mountable rim and a laundry bag that may be attached to the rim or removed from the rim. The rim is held in a generally horizontal position in which the laundry bag is open, but may be lowered to take up less space. The rim of the laundry bag is mountable on a surface, such as a vertical surface of a door, using a mounting plate to which the rim is attached. The mounting plate is either affixed directly to the surface or suspended from above the surface, such as with an over-the-door bracket.

Abstract: A package is formed from two sheets of thin film material which are double backed upon each other to form a header portion and a substantially rigid insert is connected to the header portion coincident with a cutout formed therein. The cutout exposes an internalized J-shaped portion of the insert defining a hook by reason of which the package can be readily attached to, maintained on, and removed from a display rack. The insert includes a tab member which projects beyond a leading edge of the package and defines highly visible opposed surfaces for reception thereon of informational indicia.

Abstract: A mesh bag for holding small items in a dishwasher. The bag preferably includes a top frame having a resilient front rail member and a resilient rear rail member. Each rail member has opposite ends. The rail members are pivotably joined at their ends such that the rail members are disposed adjacent each other. A mesh body depends from the top frame and has a substantially flat, rectangular shape. The mesh body includes a first mesh side wall and a second mesh side wall joined together along opposite side edges and a bottom edge. The top edge of the first mesh side wall is connected to the front rail member and the top edge of the second mesh side wall is connected to the rear rail such that the frame forms a closure mechanism for the bag.

Abstract: Disclosed are plastic storage bags for storing clothing, linens and other items. The storage bag has sidewalls defining a cavity having a mouth opening at the top. A closure mechanism extends along the mouth for opening and closing the bag. A thin, side panel or flap is joined to one of the sidewalls along its top and sides to define an inverted pocket sized to contain a clothes hanger. The inverted pocket has a bottom opening for inserting the clothes hanger into the pocket and a top opening sized of lesser extent for receiving a hook of the clothes hanger without allowing the clothes hanger to pass through the top opening.

Abstract: Transport bag, in particular for storing and transporting bulk materials, which comprises a flexible material and has the shape of an open, hollow cuboid on the top side, said transport bag being equipped with a rope control (5), a loop (4) or eyelet is affixed to one of the four comers adjacent to the top side, rope control (5) is guided through the loop (4) or eyelet and is affixed to the corner (7) located below or is guided through a loop or eyelet at the corner below (7) and is affixed to the diagonally opposed bottom comer (6).

Abstract: An organizer in the form of a miniature golf bag. The sidewall of the organizer is reclosable with a slide fastener which has a track that defines a bent U-shape. In an illustrated embodiment, the organizer can form a shelf-like portion when the organizer is in a hanging mode.

Abstract: A hanger is comprised of a one-piece body having a central portion including a main body part and a hook part extending upwardly of the main body part, the main body part defining a forwardly extending projection, and first and second arm parts extending outwardly from the main body part and extending to respective first and second free arm part ends with respective first and second openings being formed at the first and second free arm part ends. The main body part supports the first and second arm parts for folding movement for registry of the first and second openings with the projection. In use of the hanger, the projection is inserted through only the envelope rear wall opening. The first arm part is then folded and its opening is forced over the projection to be retentively retained by the projection. The projection is now inserted through the envelope front wall opening. The second arm part is then folded and its opening is forced over the projection to be releasably retained by the projection.

Abstract: There are provided a mounting device, an inner bag for a cargo accommodating space and a water damage preventing curtain for a cargo accommodating space provided with such a device whereby a mounted article can be mounted in a desired condition by making the position of the mounted article movable. An inner bag 10 has a bag body 12 and a connecting element 14 whereby bag body 12 is connected to a container 50. Connecting element 14 is provided along the junction line between left face 20 and top face 16 of bag body and along the junction line between right face 22 and top face. Mounting devices 38 having a sliding fastener 34 and mounting member 36 are provided on this connecting element 14. Sliding fastener has a pull and a slider that is capable of being slid along a track. A mounting member is connected to this slider. Mounting member 36 is capable of being connected to container mounting members 64 provided at the top part of left and right walls 56, 58 of container.

Abstract: A tamper evident file holder especially suited for use in containing hanging files in a file cabinet drawer. The file holder is normally a full enclosure pouch configured for holding a plurality of files with one access portal such as a zippered closure or the like. In the preferred embodiment disclosed herein, the enclosure is made of a heavy fabric such as leather, vinyl, canvas, nylon or other tear resistant material. The zipper is locked in the closed position by a locking device comprising a disposable element in the form of a plug and stem which must be fractured to permit unlocking the locking device to open the zipper and gain access to the interior of the pouch. By coding each disposable element with a unique and indelible code, one can readily ascertain that the zipper has been unlocked to permit access to the files within the pouch. The pouch is preferably configured with hanger rods to permit hanging the file holder on a standard pair of file cabinet drawer rails.

Abstract: An organizer in the form of a miniature golf bag. The sidewall of the organizer is reclosable with a slide fastener which has a track that defines a bent U-shape. In an illustrated embodiment, the organizer can form a shelf-like portion when the organizer is in a hanging mode.

Abstract: A dress bag having an open side with a re-sealable closure and a packing strip at one sealed side, an one-way air valve mounted in a through hole of the packing strip for letting air be drawn away from the bag, a swivel hook coupled to the one-way air valve outside the bag, and a swivel hanging ring coupled to the one-way air valve inside the bag.

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 new BEAR BAG SYSTEM for PROTECTING A SUPPLY OF FOOD WHILE CAMPING. The inventive device includes a length of nylon rope having opposing free ends. A bag of rocks is securable to one of the free ends of the length of nylon rope. Two supplemental bags are provided for storing food. Two lengths of curtain cord adjustably couple the supplemental bags with respect to the length of nylon cord.

Abstract: A belt hanger is composed of a hanging piece, a hook secured to the hanging piece, a retaining piece secured to the hanging piece, a buckle holder fastened with said retaining piece for holding the buckle of a belt. The retaining piece is provided with a protective jacket fastened therewith for protecting the buckle of the belt.

Abstract: An airtight garment hanging bag has an entrance on lower side for receiving a garment and a clip strip disposed at the entrance, which has a length slightly longer than the width of the entrance. The clip strip is formed with a lengthwise central bending section which divides the clip strip into upper and lower clip plates. The edges of the upper and lower clip plates are respectively formed with a hook section and a latch section, whereby after the garment is placed into the garment bag through the entrance, the bottom edge of the entrance is reversely folded and the clip strip is bent about the bending section so as to engage the upper and lower clip plates with each other by means of the hook section and latch section for airtightly sealing the entrance. A sucking nozzle is disposed on the upper side of the garment bag.

Abstract: An anthropomorphic travel system includes a fillable module, the shape of which approximates the upper shoulder area of a human torso, enabling a coat or like garment to be carried over and along with the module so as to minimize wrinkling of the garment. In the preferred embodiment this module is multi-compartmentalized, and includes a bottom portion with a pair of spaced-apart hooks which extend downwardly therefrom, the hooks being adapted to releasably grasp the bottom member of a clothes hanger to carry a garment secured thereto. The module also includes a back surface from which there extends downwardly a flexible, compartmentalized panel such that even when the module and panel with overdraping garment(s) are covered with an outer bag, the entire system may be folded in half lengthwise and secured in that state for compact transport while continuing to minimize wrinkling of the garment(s).