Abstract: oiled garments are placed in a mesh laundry bag. Two holes in the bag are placed over a spindle of a washing machine so the spindle passes through the center of the bag. Releasable closures around the holes prevent garments from slipping out of the bag during washing. The bag allows delicate garments to be washed and held separate from other garments in the washing machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible bag comprised of a top panel, a bottom panel, at least one intermediate panel, at least one side wall, and at least one divider panel. Each of the panels and the side wall may be covered with flexible material such that the collapsible bag is movable between an expanded position and a collapsed position. The top panel is spaced apart from the bottom panel with the intermediate panels being interposed therebetween in spaced relation. The side wall partially extends around the top, bottom and intermediate panels to partially enclose the collapsible bag and define a plurality of bays. Each one of the top, intermediate and bottom panels has a tension loop extending therearound and configured to outwardly urge the top, bottom and intermediate panel perimeters such that the top, intermediate and bottom panels are generally held taut.

Abstract: A collapsible container has first and second opposing rims, each having a tension loop frame contained in a pocket to define the shape of the rim. Sidewalls extend between the rims. Panels are attached to the rims, with an access opening being formed in one of the panels. A plurality of supports extend between the rims and are attached to the side wall to allow the container to move between a first, open position with the supports perpendicular to the rims and a second, collapsed position with the supports parallel to the rims, by rotating the first and second rims relative to each other.

Abstract: A pop-up container, including four side panels, a top panel and a floor panel constructing a close structure. At least one of the side panel has a zipper that allows the pop-up container to be open sufficiently wide such that one can easily store or access clothes in the container. The walls of the container are made of flexible and foldable material. At least two opposite panels comprise foldable perimeters with tension-loop frames so that the pop-up container can be collapsed into a flat piece and received in a carrying bag. The pop-up container further comprises a hanger bar detachably connected to the container for hanging clothes. The hanger bar may be supported from the ground to provide additional support to the hanger bar and container to prevent from bowing or buckling of the container. A method is also provided in which an enclosure is formed by un-coiling a plurality of panels each having a tension-loop frame with the panels being joined together to form the enclosure.

Abstract: A collapsible container is used to carry items. T he container has a plurality of flexible frames contained in pockets with material connecting the pockets to define panels when the frames are in an expanded configuration. The frames are adapted to twist and fold into overlapping loops to define a smaller, collapsed configuration. The pockets on the top sides of the panels have openings, with the frames extending across the openings. The openings are sized to allow a person's hand to enter the opening and grip the frame to lift the container during use of the container to carry things. Alternatively, the openings are sized smaller than the width of a flexible strap that encircles the frame in the opening so a person can lift the container with the strap.

Abstract: A pop-up container, including four side panels, a top panel and a floor panel constructing a close structure. At least one of the side panel has a zipper that allows the pop-up container to be open sufficiently wide such that one can easily store or access clothes in the container. The walls of the container are made of flexible and foldable material. At least two opposite panels comprise foldable perimeters with tension-loop frames so that the pop-up container can be collapsed into a flat piece and received in a carrying bag. The pop-up container further comprises a hanger bar detachably connected to the container for hanging clothes. The hanger bar may be supported from the ground to provide additional support to the hanger bar and container to prevent from bowing or buckling of the container.

Abstract: A collapsible container is used to carry items. The container has a plurality of flexible frames contained in pockets with material connecting the pockets to define panels when the frames are in an expanded configuration. The frames are adapted to twist and fold into overlapping loops to define a smaller, collapsed configuration. The pockets on the top sides of the panels have openings, with the frames extending across the openings. The openings are sized to allow a person's hand to enter the opening and grip the frame to lift the container during use of the container to carry things. Alternatively, the openings are sized smaller than the width of a flexible strap that encircles the frame in the opening so a person can lift the container with the strap.

Abstract: A laundry drying rack has an elongate member having an opening. The laundry drying rack further has a connecting rod having a connecting rod distal end. In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry drying rack is further provided with an end connector having a resilient pronged end and a post end. A tubular coupling is further provided having a coupling distal end, an opposing coupling proximal end, and an internal ridge formed circumferentially therein. The coupling proximal end receives the connecting rod distal end. The coupling distal end receives the resilient pronged end which the internal ridge for rotatable engagement of the tubular coupling thereabout. In another embodiment of present invention, the laundry drying rack further has a cylindrical connector which has an external groove which engages an elastic retaining ring for connecting the elongate leg member and the connecting rod.

Abstract: A stand for supporting laundry includes a pair of oppositely disposed legs which are interconnected by one or more connecting rods. The legs are constructed of scissor linkages which allow the legs to be readily folded and unfolded, and cross members may be used to hold the legs in an open position. Advantageously, the laundry stand uses connectors which pivotably attach the scissor linkages and allow the connecting rods to connect the legs. In particular, the connectors have a first end configured to be fastened to the connecting rod and a second end configured to be inserted through an opening in one or both of the legs.

Abstract: A laundry drying rack has an elongate leg member having an opening. The laundry drying rack further has a connecting rod having a connecting rod distal end. In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry drying rack is further provided with an end connector having a resilient pronged end and a post end. A tubular coupling is further provided having a coupling distal end, an opposing coupling proximal end, and an internal ridge formed circumferentially therein. The coupling proximal end receives the connecting rod distal end. The coupling distal end receives the resilient pronged end which the internal ridge for rotatable engagement of the tubular coupling thereabout. In another embodiment of present invention, the laundry drying rack further has a cylindrical connector which has an external groove which engages an elastic retaining ring for connecting the elongate leg member and the connecting rod.

Abstract: A modular stacking storage unit with flexible containers is disclosed. The storage unit includes a rigid outer frame comprising a base section, vertical members rising from each corner of the base section, and a plurality of front and back support members. Each storage container or receptacle has flexible material supported between the front and back support members. The front support member is lower then rear support member to increase access to the storage container when multiple modules are stacked. The container has a wider top and a narrower bottom to taper the container and further improve access to a lower container. The top end of each vertical member of each module is shaped to mate with either the bottom end of the vertical members of another container module, a top member, or a support for a clothes bar. The base section has wheels to increase the mobility of the storage unit.