Abstract: Expandable shelter systems and associated methods are described herein. In one aspect, an expandable shelter system can include a system container, where the container defines a container cavity when the system container is in a collapsed form; an expandable container section positioned within the defined cavity or forming the defined cavity when the system container is in the collapsed form, and including at least one of an expandable container front, an expandable container rear, an expandable container first side, an expandable container second side, an expandable container bottom, or an expandable container top; and an actuation system coupled to the system container and the expandable container section, where the actuation system is configured or adapted to reposition the expandable container section from the collapsed form to an expanded form, where a dimension of the cavity is greater in the expanded form compared to the collapsed form.

Abstract: An innovative ergonomic toothbrush holder and toothpaste dispensing system that is particularly useful and helpful for people with limited motion in their hands and arms. This system allows the toothbrush to remain upright in a hygienic enclosure and further allows an individual to easily uncover the toothbrush and apply toothpaste with one hand. The present invention has the further attribute of storage in a hygienic enclosure that is also suitable for travel.