Abstract: A versatile carrier for cellular phones or the like, comprising an upwardly opening receptacle, with an expandable side panel, for receiving phones of different sizes and shapes. An elongated locking tongue, with a resealable fastening strap, extends over the open end of the body of the carrier and retains the phone therein. A closure flap is secured to the rear panel of the receptacle, and can be pivoted relative thereto. At least one resealable fastening strip is secured to the underside of the closure flap. Complementary fastening strips are located on the back panel of the body of the carrier and on the adjacent side panel for cooperation with the closure flap. The closure flap is pivoted so that the fastening strips on the flap securely engages the complementary strips on the rear panel and the side panel, so that the carrier may be secured to a suspender strap, handbag strap, etc. in a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Abstract: An improved compact is provided for storing a plurality of articles of convenience. The compact includes a cental compartment with a hinged top that is lockable in a closed condition. The compact further includes a plurality of side housings which are constructed to frictionally engage removable side compartments. The side compartments are adapted to be frictionally locked into the side housings. Additionally the handles of the compartments are formed to prevent rotational movement of the handle relative to the remainder of the compartment while the compartment is engaged in its appropriate side housing.