Abstract: An adapter system for providing power to a portable power tool when the original equipment rechargeable battery is removed from the tool and carried separately by the user includes a power tool connector having a contact member configured for insertion into the tool handle receptacle to provide electrical connectivity, a battery connector having a battery receptacle configured to receive the contact member of the battery and a power cord coupled to the tool connector and the battery connector; the adapter system can optionally include a supporting holster or carrier for the battery and connector that can be affixed to the user's belt or a strap or harness worn by the user.

Abstract: An adapter system for providing power to a portable power tool when the original equipment rechargeable battery is removed from the tool and carried separately by the user includes a power tool connector having a contact member configured for insertion into the tool handle receptacle to provide electrical connectivity, a battery connector having a battery receptacle configured to receive the contact member of the battery and a power cord coupled to the tool connector and the battery connector; the adapter system can optionally include a supporting holster or carrier for the battery and connector that can be affixed to the user's belt or a strap or harness worn by the user.

Abstract: A cushion for use in the transportation of an article of electronic equipment in a carrying case includes a plurality of bolsters. A bolster is disposed so as to diagonally traverse the corner where the side wall of the carrying case meet to provide a shock absorbing bolster at each corner.

Abstract: A method of preparing pizza pies includes providing a preformed flattened pizza dough shell of a desired shape on an appropriate cooking surface. A cheese topping is added to cover the shell and form the pizza pie. Additional toppings can be added before or after the cheese topping. The uncooked pizza pie is cut into a plurality slices that are separated a predetermined distance from each other. The pizza pie is cooked in an oven until the cheese topping flows along the edges of the slices and turns a brownish color. The pizza is then removed from the oven for consumption.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a carrying case and a rolling luggage cart, the carrying case includes an integral engagement means for releasably retaining the cart in at least two alternative towing positions that are displaced substantially orthogonally to each other relative to the case.

Abstract: An article of luggage having a semi-rigid frame made from an inflatable member is disclosed. The article of luggage is readily inflated from a deflated state in which it is conveniently stored when not in use. The article of luggage is provided with a set of wheels and a telescoping handle that are attachable to the article of luggage when in the inflated state, for easily rolling and pulling or pushing the inflated article of luggage about over the ground.

Abstract: A primary carrying case for computers and the like is provided with one or more auxiliary pouches for computer peripherals or other supplies that employ fasteners for removably attaching the pouch to the case by means of one or more webs having access openings in communication with a passageway for receiving the free ends of the fasteners. The fasteners can include manually releasable locking mechanisms for securing the pouch to the case. The passageways can also serve to retain handle and shoulder straps for carrying of the case.

Abstract: An inflated cushioning member is configured for receiving and providing shock-absorbing protection for stowed articles such as a laptop computer. The inflated member is integrally formed from a plurality of preferably interconnected cells defining six walls can be securely positioned in a conventional carrying case, portfolio or piece of luggage. A cover can be placed over the exposed surfaces of the inflated cushioning member for aesthetic purposes to provide a smooth decorative surface and, optionally, to provide a secondary seal. A kit is also provided that includes separate inflated cushioning members for installation in a carry case to surround all sides of an article for transportation.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage case is provided with a universal pivoting extendable handle assembly that includes a handle that is movable from a protected retracted position in a contoured mounting plate to a fixed angularly rotated position that is about 35° from the vertical in order to minimize the vertical force on the handgrip experienced by users of wide range of heights while towing the luggage. The handle can be provided with one or a pair of telescoping legs and various handgrip configurations.

Abstract: A dispenser for holding and dispensing holy water on the user includes a religious ornament on the front of the dispenser for displaying a religious entity, and a mounting plate for mounting the dispenser on a wall or a door of a home or a building. The alternate embodiment includes a dispenser for holding and dispensing holy water on the user, a holding receptacle having a front wall for holding the dispenser in place, a religious ornament mounted on the front wall of the holding receptacle for displaying a religious entity, and a pair of inverted U-shaped channel members for mounting the holding receptacle on a wall or a door of a home or a building.