Abstract: Flexible reclining, thrusting and vertical supports for structures such as guard rail barriers. The design of the flexible supports allow them to absorb the kinetic energy of vehicles and other objects which collide with the guard rail barrier.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a travel garment bag having a cover with an opening through which items to be carried within the bag may be inserted; a wire box inflexible frame enclosed within and supporting the cover; and a hanging strap attached to the inflexible frame and capable of extending through a second opening in a top wall of the cover. The hanging strap includes a strap having a hook and ring attached to opposite ends thereof. In order to hang the garment bag on a horizontal rod, such as a closet rod, the strap is wrapped around the rod and the hook is hooked on the ring.