Abstract: A flexible tote strap for luggage and other portable articles includes an elongate strap which is attached at its opposite ends to the article to be supported by the strap. A buckle having first and second elements wherein each element includes a loop through which the strap is fitted and first and second connector rings through which the strap is looped coact to permit conversion of the strap from a single elongate support member for th e article to a three layer or five layer foreshortened support for the article. Permutations of the positioning of the ring elements and buckle elements as well as variable strap configurations are disclosed. The article or luggage is, thus, convertible between a shoulder strap and a handle type construction.

Abstract: A product dispenser utilizes an elastomeric tube which is compressed between a plunger and a frame by means of axially slidable members which support the plunger and frame for movement in equal and opposite directions so as to compress the tube and thereby force an aliquot portion of liquid from the tube. Release of the tube will cause the tube to return to its original position due to the elasticity of the tube.

Abstract: A modular binder system that includes modular binder backing section that may be interlocked in the lateral direction and in receipt of various item holders. Numerous types and designs of item holders coact with the backing sections to form a book-like binder system.

Abstract: A flexible tote-strap for luggage such as bags or cases for any portable articles embodies a unitary tripled up assembly of strapping held in short length for hand clutching by a quick release buckle with which the tote strap may very quickly be converted to a shoulder carrying tote-strap.

Abstract: A readily assembled covered container is disclosed. The container has a pivoting cover which snap-attaches to a tray. In the disclosed embodiment, bosses provided on the rear sidewalls of the tray are received in bores formed in the rear sidewalls of the cover to attach the cover to the tray. The bosses have a beveled surface that facilitates cover attachment, and each bore advantageously has a ramp-like channel associated with it that directs a respective boss to engagement within its bore. The tray nests within the inverted cover in a compact arrangement for improved packing, shipping and storing.