Abstract: A shape-maintaining storage container includes a flexible, yet rigid frame, a plurality of panels defining a storage compartment, and a zipper track disposed on one or more of the plurality of panels. The plurality of panels include an interior surface and an exterior surface for which the coefficient of friction for an object and the interior surface is less than coefficient of friction for the object and the exterior surface. The frame spring force that is sufficient to maintain the shape of the shape-maintaining storage container when the zipper track is not engaged.

Abstract: A storage device for portable electronic devices is provided. The storage device includes a luggage item provided with an interior cradle. The interior cradle is adapted to securely and adjustable hold a portable electronic device, such as a laptop computer. The interior cradle comprises a height adjuster for selectively changing the position or depth of the stored device within the bag.

Abstract: A luggage locking mechanism is provided for securably locking luggage. The luggage locking mechanism comprises tamper-proof features including overlapping or crossing pull tabs, pull tabs with locking members positioned at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the pull tabs, and a locking apparatus having openings for the locking members. Either the locking members may be positioned at an angle relative to the longitudinal axes of the pull tabs, the openings may be positioned at an angle relative to an axis orthogonal to the zipper track, or both may be positioned at angles relative to the longitudinal axes. The tamper-proof features prevent an unauthorized person from opening luggage an appreciable distance because the portion of the zipper track between the sliders cannot be accessed.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a support mechanism for luggage, and more specifically to a support mechanism for luggage having U-shaped recesses within which telescoping handle tubes are positioned.