Abstract: This invention provides a carrying case made up of two sections of molded plastic which are identical except at their outer edges which meet when the case is closed. One edge includes a tongue with reinforcing ribs which enters a groove in the outer edge to engage a gasket and form a fluid seal as well as strengthening the case. Nothing penetrates the wall of the case, the latches being connected to supports spaced outwardly from the case wall. Sockets on the bottom of the case receive spaced support members projecting from a luggage cart, and can receive connecting elements to enable the cart to carry more than one case. The sockets also can receive wheel units so that a single case may be mounted on wheels, or a plurality of cases may be connected and supported on a set of wheels. The case includes integral feet on the bottom wall to support it, and bosses on the inner walls for connecting items to the interior of the case.

Abstract: This invention provides a hanger supporting device for a garment bag which will accommodate both ordinary hangers and luggage-type hangers. The device includes a plate attachable to a garment bag, a first channel connected to the plate, a second channel carried by the first channel, a third channel pivotally connected to the second channel, and a rail connected to the second channel. The rail is adapted to engage luggage-type hangers. A pad having a notched surface is carried by the third channel and adapted to support ordinary hangers. A latching arrangement releasably holds the third channel adjacent the first channel to retain the hanger in the notches in the pad.

Abstract: This invention provides a carrying case made up of two sections of molded plastic which are identical except at their outer edges which meet when the case is closed. One edge includes a tongue with reinforcing ribs which enters a groove in the outer edge to engage a gasket and form a fluid seal as well as strengthening the case. Nothing penetrates the wall of the case, the latches being connected to supports spaced outwardly from the case wall. Sockets on the bottom of the case receive spaced support members projecting from a luggage cart, and can receive connecting elements to enable the cart to carry more than one case. The sockets also can receive wheel units so that a single case may be mounted on wheels, or a plurality of cases may be connected and supported on a set of wheels. The case includes integral feet on the bottom wall to support it, and bosses on the inner walls for connecting items to the interior of the case.

Abstract: A flexible folding garment bag having a detachable cowl is described. The cowl covers the open upper ends of the front panels of the bag and is provided with an interior compartment and means for hanging the cowl in either a vertical or horizontal orientation while removed from. Alternatively, the cowl can be attached to the rear of the bag or folded to expose the closure means on the front of the bag.

Abstract: A travel bag is formed from a rectangular, pliable fabric container to which is attached a carrying and suspension system including a single handle connected to a support plate adjacent the upper wall of the container. When the bag is lifted by its handle, a significant portion of the lifting force is transmitted to horizontally extending straps, sewn along their lengths to the sidewalls of the container, via vertically extending straps bearing on the support plate and anchored to the horizontal straps. The carrying and suspension system thus distributes lifting stress across the widths of the container sidewalls, thereby eliminating localized, vertical stress areas along the sidewalls. The side and end walls of the container are nonreinforced and the vertical straps may be adjusted to vertically and horizontally compress the container against objects therein to restrain them from shifting within the container when it is only partially loaded.

Abstract: A flexible folding garment bag having a detachable cowl is described. The cowl covers the open upper ends of the front panels of the bag and is provided with an interior compartment and means for hanging the cowl in either a vertical or horizontal orientation while removed from. Alternatively, the cowl can be attached to the rear of the bag or folded to expose the closure means on the front of the bag.