Abstract: A combination type bag includes a main bag member, a coupling unit, a secondary bag member, and a connecting unit, wherein once the main bag member is combined with the secondary bag member through the connecting unit, a firm containing structure is formed. The coupling unit and the connecting unit are adjustable at their connecting/engaging locations, and therefore the capacity of the combination type bag could be varied along two dimensions (height and width). The structure of the combination type bag is rigidly constructed, which is unlikely to deform. Its capacity could be varied to meet the requirement of the user, and its rigid structure is suitable to be used under any circumstances.

Abstract: A trolley suitcase with deployable storage includes a front panel and a back panel. The front and back panels both have top and bottom edges, as well as first and second opposing side edges. An extendable handle extends from the top edge of the back panel and is moveable between a recessed position and an extended position. A deployable container is provided, deployable to define an auxiliary storage compartment external to the main storage compartment. The deployable container has a stored configuration and a deployed configuration. When in the stored configuration, the deployable container is collapsed, such that a first end thereof and a second end thereof are in adjacent positions. When in the deployed configuration, the first end of the deployable container is retained at its original position, while the second end of the deployable container is extended away from the first end. The auxiliary storage compartment is defined between the first end and the second end of the deployable container.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus including a primary storage cavity, an expandable and collapsible secondary storage cavity, and at least one pair of rigid reinforcing structures contained within the secondary storage cavity. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a handbag, purse, tote, or clutch. In addition, a handbag is disclosed, the handbag including a primary storage cavity, an expandable and collapsible secondary storage cavity, at least one pair of rigid reinforcing structures contained within the secondary storage cavity, and a fastening mechanism configured to fasten the materials defining the secondary storage cavity in a collapsed position.

Abstract: A mobile office comprising a wheeled luggage with telescoping handle; a top surface comprising an integrated seat; multiple internal and external storage compartments; a removable organizer drawer; and a removable table with extendable legs.

Abstract: A stand-up packaging apparatus for a shirt includes a shirt shaped front panel, a shirt shaped back panel, a top seal, an attachment mechanism, a gusset base, an interior chamber, and a top opening. The shirt shaped front panel and the back panel are perimetrically connected to each other except around a shoulder edge of the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel. The gusset base is connected in between a base edge of the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel so that the stand-up packaging apparatus for a shirt is able to stand-up on a flat surface. The interior chamber is positioned with the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel and accessed through the top opening, which is opened through the top seal and the attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism also shuts the top opening when necessary.

Abstract: An improved bottle, retaining device and associated elements for carrying items is disclosed. The retaining device is adapted for holding a container (or containers) or other items; the retaining device being adapted to affix the container by way of the retaining device to a person or a personal item so ready access is provided for the held container/item.

Abstract: A composite cover for covering an item of furniture comprising a sheet of material laid on a support which is, one embodiment, is on an array of elastic cords and is in another embodiment is a fan array of panels.

Abstract: A wallet for securely holding one or more documents having a first band plate and a second band plate connected together using a stationary O-ring and a rolling O-ring . Each plate includes a top edge, side edges, and a pivot edge. A notch is located in each of the side edges adjacent the pivot edge that receives and holds the stationary O-ring . At least one of the plates includes a channel located in each of the side edges between the notch and the top edge that receives and holds the rolling O-ring . The rolling O-ring is typically located at the top of the channel near the top edge. The O-ring s bias the plates to a closed. The stationary O-ring allows the plates to be stretched apart while keeping the pivot edge together. The rolling O-ring rolls down the channel to release tension holding the plates together.

Abstract: A convertible handbag includes a body having front and rear sides and a bottom forming an interior compartment. The body has a bottom portion including the bottom, a top portion, and an intermediate portion connecting the top and bottom portions. The top portion is foldable into and out of the interior compartment to convert the body between a tote and a purse. Each side has a bottom pair of openings in the intermediate portion and a top pair of openings in the top portion. Front and rear continuous-loops of flexible material extend through both the top and bottom openings so that the continuous-loops can be pulled from the top pairs of openings to form loop handles extending from the top openings when the body is a tote and can be pulled from the bottom openings to form loop handles extending from the bottom openings when the body is a purse.

Abstract: A light-weight case is provided that is cut-resistant, fire-resistant and/or water-proof and that can be easily locked and fasten to stationary objects. The exterior of the case is substantially cut-resistant, while the interior layers can be layers that are fire-resistant, water-proof, any type of padding or nylon for protecting the objects stored in the case. To protect the case from being stolen, a steel cable is threaded through a hole formed by two concentrically aligned grommets and locked to or around a stationary object. The cases include a Global Positioning System (GPS) transmitter that is able to track the location of the case if the case happens to be lost or stolen. The case can be sized and shaped to hold any type of valuable objects, such as guns, jewelry and money.

Abstract: A suitcase may include at least two panels defining a pocket, a substantially planar object sized for receipt within a pocket, at least one guide joined to at least one of the at least two panels, and at least one connection assembly joining the substantially planar object to the at least one guide. The substantially planar object may be a table. The at least one connection assembly and the at least one guide may be configured to allow the at least one connection assembly to move along the guide. The at least one connection assembly may further be configured to allow the table to pivot relative to an outer surface of the suitcase. The table may be supported by an upper outer surface of the suitcase. The table may provide a working surface for a user.

Abstract: The portable desk is constructed of a bag that may store an electronic device. A stand operationally coupled to the bag so the stand is selectively extendable from the bag. A table movably coupled to the stand so the table may selectively support the electronic device. A stabilizer operationally coupled to the bag so the stabilizer to stabilize the bag.

Abstract: A luggage item is provided. The luggage item includes a support member for a rolling item of luggage, where the support member assists in enabling the luggage item to stand upright even when unattended. The support member may provide stability to the item of luggage when the item of luggage is upright, yet collapses when the luggage item is empty or at least partially unpacked.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a customized carrying bag includes a frame that defines a periphery and an interior compartment. The frame has a top, a bottom, and a pair of opposite sides that extend between and interconnect the ends of the top and the bottom. The frame may also include an upper rear flange adjacent the top and a pair of lower rear flanges adjacent the bottom and each of the sides. A plurality of frame brackets is secured onto the top, the bottom, the sides, the upper rear flange and the lower rear flanges of the frame. One or more connector pieces are attached to certain ones of the frame brackets. An accessory component, such as a pair of straps, a strap, a handle and/or an extensible handle, is attached to the connector piece so as to create a customized carrying bag.

Abstract: A purse having interchangeable inner bags includes an outer casing, a plurality of inner bags, and a shoulder strap. A first chosen bag and a second chosen bag of the plurality of inner bags are removably attached to the outer casing, where the outer casing encloses the first chosen bag and the second chosen bag. The shoulder strap is removably attached to the outer casing through a pair of connecting rings. Each of the plurality of inner bags includes a front transparent panel which opens up to the users when the outer casing is unfolded. The users can store items within each of the plurality of bags and access the stored items through a bag zipper. A back panel of the plurality of inner bags magnetically attached the first chosen bag and the second chosen bag with outer casing.

Abstract: A removable cover is provided for a decorated Christmas tree to prevent house pets from getting into the tree or playing with ornaments and lights on the tree. The cover wraps at least partially around the tree, with the top edge being hooked to tree branches with the top of the tree extending above the cover. Preferably, the bottom edge of the cover drapes onto the floor. The cover may partially or fully enclose the tree from the floor up to a desired height. The tree cover can be quickly and easily placed on the tree when people are sleeping or out of the house, and easily removed and stored when display of the tree is desired. The cover is a sheer material so that ornaments and lights are visible through the material when the cover is on the tree.

Abstract: A modular golf bag having an external frame is provided. A plurality of poles connect a frame top capable of receiving golf clubs to a frame bottom. A pliable bag body internal to the plurality of poles extends between the frame top and the frame bottom such that a cavity capable of receiving golf clubs through the frame top is formed. A plurality of pole sleeves are attached to the pliable bag body. Each pole sleeve surrounds at least a portion of the length of a pole such that each pole runs through at least one pole sleeve. The plurality of pole sleeves provide structure to the pliable bag body by securing the pliable bag body to the plurality of poles in an extended position. At least one additional storage compartment may be detachably connected between at least two of the plurality of poles.

Abstract: A convertible wheeled backpacking accessory attaches to a backpack to carry the backpack over both rugged terrain and rolling terrain efficiently. The convertible wheeled backpacking accessory includes a cradle that has a cradle frame covered in part by a cradle material wherein the cradle can support the backpack. Frame pegs are attached to the cradle frame which pierce the cradle material and can accommodate wheels when the backpack is being carried over the rugged terrain. A frame axel is attached to the cradle frame and extending outside the cradle material. The frame axel can accommodate the wheels when the backpack is being carried over rolling terrain.

Abstract: A hair carrier clutch bag for storing and transporting hair products such as wigs or hair extensions comprising an elongated body having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface and an outer surface wherein the elongated body includes a plurality of fold sections and a top overlap section. At least one clip for securing a hair product coupled to the inner surface of the elongated body and offset from the top of the elongated body. A protective cover for covering the hair product including at least one cover sheet having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, an inner surface, and an outer surface wherein the first side of the cover sheet is coupled to the second side of the elongated body. The cover sheet is foldable about the joint formed between the cover sheet and the body. The body of the hair carrier clutch bag can be folded upon itself such that the folded body resembles a woman's clutch bag.

Abstract: A golf towel transport and retrieval apparatus may comprise a receptacle operable to accept at least a portion of a golf club head and one or more attachment points operable to attach to a towel.