Abstract: A footwear product (10) with a selectively retractable skating mechanism (30) that permits a user to selectively change from WALK to SKATE. Mechanism (30) includes two coaxially disposed elongated rail assemblies (40; 60) conforming to each other and snuggly fitted to allow them to slide and cammingly deploy and retract wheel assembly (80) that protrudes outwardly in the SKATE position. Upper rail assembly (40) is totally housed within the sole assembly (20) in the WALK position.

Abstract: A laundry bag assembly for children including a bag into which articles are insertable having a first side and a second side and a hanger part for suspending the bag. An upper peripheral region defines an aperture having a neck opening portion and a first arm opening portion on the first side of the bag. First and second connecting areas are situated on the peripheral region and a second arm opening is situated on the second side of the bag. The hanger part has a head portion, a neck portion situated at the lower part of the head portion and first and second arm portions extend laterally from the neck portion. The second arm portion is removably insertable into the second arm opening of the bag. The bag includes cooperating fastening members for attaching the first connector area of the upper peripheral region to the second connector area of the upper peripheral region to thereby separate the bag aperture into a first arm opening and a neck opening.

Abstract: A portable lounge/pillow, the lounge portion being made of a sheet material such as plastic or fabric, is convertible to and from a tote bag for carrying articles by folding portions of a sheet over and upon one another about transverse and longitudinal folds to form interior article-holding compartments. Carrying handles are positioned in registry with each other after folding of the sheet portions, and serve as a convenient hand-grip for carrying the articles. A cover sheet is detachably mounted on a sheet such as a fabric sheet for user comfort. A strap hanger enables the lounge/pillow set to be supportably suspended for air drying. Additional article-holding pockets are formed in the sheet for increased carrying capacity. A device for securing the lounge/pillow in a roll without having to deflate the pillow may be provided.