Abstract: A hybrid package (10) is provided and comprises a wall (20) formed from a paper or paper-based material and a frame (15) formed from a plastics material. The frame (15) includes a step which is positioned against a free edge of the wall, whereby one or more exposed edges of the wall are protected by the frame.

Abstract: Tool belts are disclosed that provided improved safety features and can be worn both as a conventional tool belts, but also have integral features that allow them to be mounted to structure (e.g. railing or fence) at a construction/work site when the tool belt is removed from the user. This allows the user to remove the belt during work to reduce fatigue and to reduce the danger that the belt will cause the user to be thrown off balance. The integral attachment mechanism allows the tool belt to be held in place near the worker so that the tools and supplies can be accessed and the tool belt will be held in place even if one of the tools falls. This eliminates the risk that the tool belt fall to the ground by the tool or by misplacement of the tool belt near a ledge. The tool belts according to the present invention can also include safety tethers or retractors for attachment to tools being used and stored in the tool belt.

Abstract: The current invention is a device that can be a trunk that can be converted into a bed extender. It can be placed in the bed of the vehicle. It can be comprised of a plurality of molle boards, boards that cover the molle boards, two sides, a hinged top, a bottom, a front, a back and a pivot pen. The current invention can also have shelves.

Abstract: Disclosed is a support frame for a breathing apparatus comprising a cylinder cradle for supporting a compressed gas cylinder, a cylinder-retaining strap having a first end secured to the support frame at a first fixing point and a second end adjustably secured to the cylinder-retaining strap between the first and second ends, wherein the adjustable strap loop is secured to a second fixing point so as to form an effective strap length between the first and second fixing points, and a releasable third fixing point, wherein the effective strap length is adjustable by adjusting a position of the second end along the strap to thereby adjust a size of the adjustable strap loop, and releasably securing the adjustable strap loop to the third fixing point.

Abstract: A spare tire storage assembly includes a cabinet and a separate drawer that holds a spare tire stored in the assembly. The cabinet is fixed to the bottom of a vehicle. The drawer is partially extracted from the cabinet and is then pivoted downwardly with respect to the fixed cabinet to support the front of the drawer against the ground when removing a spare tire from the drawer. The tire can essentially fill the drawer without causing the bottom of the vehicle interfering with pivotal movement of the drawer.

Abstract: In a work assisting apparatus helping workers to lift heavy objects with hands, their work is assisted with a light-weight and simply configured winding device, contributing to cost and load reduction while refraining a belt as a support wire rope from hindering their normal working behavior, or another objects from being caught in or wound around the belt, the work assisting apparatus including: a fitting portion fitted on a torso, a wearing portion worn on an arm or a hand of a worker, a belt with one end portion combined to the wearing portion, and a winding device coupled to the fitting portion and winding another end side of the belt. The winding device includes a lock mechanism locking a draw-out position of the belt so as to restrict further drawing out when drawing the one end portion.

Abstract: A zipper closure for use in a package includes first and second closure strips. Each of the first and second closure strips includes at least one closure profile and a flange. The flange of the first closure strip includes outer and inner flange portions. The outer flange portion of the first closure strip encompasses and is integrally connected to the inner flange portion of the first closure strip at a bending point. The inner flange portion of the first closure strip includes the at least one closure profile. The inner flange portion of the first closure strip has a length less than the length of the outer flange portion of the first closure strip. The closure profile of the first closure strip is located between an open end of the inner flange portion and the bending point.

Abstract: Bag for bicycles and similar vehicles, adapted during use to be removably constrained to at least one bar of a frame of the bicycle or of the similar vehicle and/or of a rear rack and/or of a front rack, wherein the bag includes a first component, wherein the first component includes a support container provided with an opening, wherein the first component has at least one removable connection means including at least one band provided with at least one strap and/or hook and loop closure element, for removably constraining during use the first component to the at least one bar of the frame and/or of the rear rack and/or of the front rack of the bicycle or of the similar vehicle; method for removably connecting a bag for bicycles and similar vehicles.

Abstract: Backpacks having lumbar pads as at least one component that has been manufactured using 3D printing or other additive manufacturing technologies. backpack may include 3D manufactured parts including a lumbar pad, shoulder harness, hip belt, or back panel. The component or lumbar pad may include a lattice structure that allows airflow or provides cushioning. The lattice structure may: have multiple layers, include a network of beams and nodes (e.g., that create cells), or be monolithic. The cells may be polygons (e.g., hexagonal) or cells may line up in multiple layers of lattice structure. Cells that line up may have equal numbers of sides. Other embodiments include systems for providing custom backpacks where consumers enter consumer body dimension(s) and the system fabricates a custom backpack or component using the body dimension or desired load capacity, for example, using 3D printing.

Abstract: A wearable pack system includes: a support device; and a pack device coupled with the support device, the pack device including an accessory attachment arrangement including a hook panel and a loop panel which together are configured for selectively coupling with a hook and loop mechanism of at least one accessory device.

Abstract: A multi-strap device used to carry a ladder in a horizontal orientation. The ladder carrier system is comprised of central straps configured to attach to the upper rail of a ladder with an integrated handle and pouch. The central straps comprise a cinch strap to secure the ladder from opening or extending. Straps outboard the central straps are configured to further secure the ladder for transport and to provide anchor points for the attachment of a shoulder strap. The pouch contains one or more integrated pockets to store straps when the system in not deployed.

Abstract: A swingable accessory mount assembly includes a receiver mount configured for mounting to a hitch receiver of a vehicle. A first end of a first arm is attached to the receiver mount. The first arm extends laterally from the receiver mount to the second end. A first end of a second arm is pivotally attached to or near the second end of the first arm. The second arm is movable between a closed position and an open position relative to the first arm. A hitch adapter is attached to or near a second end of the second arm. When in the closed position, the hitch adapter is located on an opposite lateral side of the receiver mount from the second end of the first arm. A support member, such as a wear block, is located between the first arm and the second arm in the closed position.

Abstract: A combination backpack and quiver apparatus includes a backpack, a quiver, a planar insert and first and second quiver mounting rods. The planar insert is received in an outer pocket of the backpack. The insert includes a plurality of elongated quiver mounting receptacles extending substantially parallel to an insert length, the quiver mounting receptacles being spaced apart across an insert width. The quiver includes a hood, first and second elongated quiver rails extending from the hood, and at least one resilient arrow holder mounted on the rails and including a plurality of laterally open arrow receiving recesses defined in the resilient arrow holder. The first and second quiver mounting rods are received in first and second ones of the quiver mounting receptacles and are attached to the at least one resilient arrow holder to mount the quiver on the backpack.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a single serving beverage preparation cup are provided. The single serving beverage preparation cup may include a plurality of reverse teardrop ribs that may channel water combined with dried ingredients, for example coffee grounds, through the single serving beverage preparation cup. By channeling the combined water and dried ingredients through the single serving beverage preparation cup, the pressure within the single serving beverage preparation cup is reduced, an avenue for extraction is created, varying amounts of dried ingredients can be added, and water may be exposed to a greater proportion of dried ingredients than in conventional systems.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory connectable to a vehicle. The vehicle accessory may include sequences of dots and dashes represents letters of the alphabet. The vehicle accessory may be a carrier for carrying an object. The carrier may include a hitch connector operable to be inserted into a hitch receiver, a first arm, a second arm, and a pivot joint connecting the first and second arms. The carrier may include a collar disposed in association with the pivot joint and a protrusion disposed in association with the collar. The carrier may include a support bracket whose vertical position along the first arm is adjustable. The hitch connector may include a bar, a wedge, a threaded rod extending away from the bar and through the wedge, and a threaded member configured to move axially along the threaded rod forcing the wedge to slide diagonally along the bar.

Abstract: A blank for folding into a box, and a method of folding same. The blank has a top end, a bottom end, an interior front panel, a first side panel foldably connected to the interior front panel, a second side panel foldably connected to the interior front panel opposite the first side panel, a rear panel foldably connected to the second side panel opposite the interior front panel, a third side panel foldably connected to the rear panel opposite the second side panel, an exterior front panel foldably connected to the third side panel opposite the rear panel, a slide formed by a portion of the third side panel and the exterior front panel, and a second catch formed by a portion of the exterior front panel.

Abstract: The invention is a lightweight, easily transportable, and effective solution for securing beverages and small items in outdoor settings. The device includes a pouch that releasably attaches to an elongated support through the use of a connecting pin. By utilizing a simple pouch and articulating joint system, this invention provides a more versatile and user-friendly alternative to existing outdoor beverage holders.

Abstract: The inviolate box combines an outer sleeve and an inner tray, with the inner tray configured to fit inside the outer sleeve and the outer sleeve configured to cover the inner tray. The outer sleeve has a primary opening and one or more access openings. The access openings are configured to permit a handler of the inviolate box to press the inner tray via the handler's fingers. The fingers would enter through the access openings to exert a squeeze force onto the inner tray, specifically tray protrusions so that the tray protrusions cease running along the same line as sleeve protrusions, thereby overcoming a locking engagement between the outer sleeve and the inner tray, permitting the inner tray to be moved out of the outer sleeve.

Abstract: A one-piece carton with a strong hang tab includes a back wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a top wall. A tab is formed from a first tab portion and a second tab portion to provide a tab having two layers of material. The tab can extend upward from the back wall of the container or from a mid-portion of the top wall. Flaps are provided on either side of the back wall, bottom wall, front wall and top wall to form side walls for the carton. The carton is formed from a blank of paperboard or corrugated paper or similar material.

Abstract: An insulation bag includes a main body and a lid connectable to the main body. An upper part of the main body forms an opening, and the lid is attached to the opening to seal the insulation bag. A first connection element and a second connection element are respectively arranged on the main body and the lid, and the first connection element and second connection element are connected to each other by magnetic attraction or mechanical engagement which can get rid of the use of zipper, thereby simplifying the operation of opening and closing the insulation bag while improving the sealing performance and stability of connection.