Abstract: An accumulation conveyor system for transporting piece goods along a predetermined path is disclosed. The system comprises a passively transporting element and an actively transporting element. The passively transporting element comprises a series of idle rollers arranged substantially in parallel with each other and form an elongated and substantially continuous and substantially equiplanar path for supporting the goods. An endless conveyor belt is provided for circulating around at least two guide rolls and forms an upper train for motion in a first direction and a lower train for motion in a second direction opposite to said first direction. The passively transporting element and the actively transporting element cooperate to convey the goods along a predetermined path and provides for smooth accumulation of the goods when movement of the goods closest to the delivery end is arrested.

Abstract: A paperboard carrier is provided. The carrier includes a two ply top panel, side walls, and a bottom panel. Apertures in the top and bottom panels allow for the carrier to be applied to a set of bottles. Tabs are formed in the top panel to support the bottles in the carrier. The carrier is provided with many different features, including a tongue which extends upwardly from the edge of the bottom panel apertures. The tongues engage the underside of the top panel to help prevent racking of the carrier relative to the bottles and to help space the top and bottom panels apart. The base of the tabs in the top panel top ply define a circle greater in diameter than the top panel bottom ply apertures, and the tabs engage the bottle at an angle of less than 45°. The tabs surrounding the top panel aperture can be of varying lengths. End panels are provided. The end panels are held substantially perpendicular to the top, bottom, and side panels by locking panels.

Abstract: A carrier blank (40) for making a basket-style carrier (10) for containing and carrying a plurality of articles, with the carrier blank (40) including an elongate central section (41) and first and second exterior sections (42, 43) formed alongside the elongate central section. The elongate central section has formed therein side panels (21, 22) and end panels (18, 19). The first exterior section has formed therein a plurality of handle panels (26) and partitions (38, 39). The second exterior section has formed therein first and second bottom panels (31, 32). The bottom panels (31, 32) are sized, shaped, and spaced to be nestably received in spaces adjacent bottom panels of an adjacent carrier blank. With the exception of the bottom panels (which can be nestably received with adjacent bottom panels of an adjacent carrier blank), the remainder of the carrier blank comprises a substantially rectangular shape to minimize waste.

Abstract: A cigarette packet of the rigid type having a hinged lid presents four side faces of which at least one is convexly profiled and associated with the two adjoining side faces along dihedral angles that are effectively obtuse, softening the contours of the packet.

Abstract: A CD package includes a CD tray for removably holding a CD, and a paper mount to which the CD tray is affixed. The CD tray is formed of paper produced from raw material other than wood pulp; specifically, paper produced from a combination of kenaf and bamboo fibers. The paper mount is formed of paper that contains kenaf and/or bagasse fibers in an amount of about 5-30% by weight and wood pulp as the, balance.

Abstract: A utility bag for storing equipment for a baseball/softball team. The bag is constructed to be strapped to and transported on a golf cart. The bag includes a bag having a collar at an open end and a cap enclosing a lower end . The collar at the upper end has a recessed shoulder enabling the collar to engage the lip of a bucket of balls so that balls are retained in the bucket when a lid is positioned down onto the collar. A frame inside the utility bag retains the utility bag in an open configuration. A bat bag for storing bats is detachably attached to the outside surface of the bag. The inside of the bag is dimensioned for storing a collection of helmets and catchers gear as well as one or more pouches for storing catcher's shinguards.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for storing and dispensing small articles such as fish hooks. The dispenser is formed of two oppositely disposed side portions or with a spaced opening therebetween. Each side portion has a flexible cushioned flat surface adjacent the spaced opening. The side portions are positioned against tie flexible cushioned flat surfaces to create a means for entrapping objects between the closed surfaces of the side portions when a force is used to hold one side portion against the other. The articles may be trapped completely inside the perimeter of the closed surfaces or partially trapped, allowing portions of the articles to extend just beyond the perimeter. The force holding the two side portions together is sufficient to hold the objects securely between the side portions also enabling articles extending beyond the periphery of the side portions to be removed individually with moderate force.

Abstract: An adjustable rack for socket wrench sockets has an elongated mounting strip and a plurality of socket mounts that are removably coupled to the mounting strip. A longitudinally extending track having overhanging bearing ledges is defined in the mounting strip. Each socket mount has a base with a configuration that conforms to the configuration of the track in the mounting strip. The bases of the socket mounts may be inserted into the track of the mounting strip from either of the open ends of the track. The socket mounts are moved longitudinally along the mounting strip to selected positions which are spaced apart an appropriate distance to accommodate the thickness of the walls of the sockets placed atop the socket mounts. The socket mounts are thereupon tightened relative to the mounting strip. Each socket mount has an internally tapped bore extending through its structure from top to bottom.

Abstract: An assembly of a plurality of material-containment devices is provided in roll or stack form. The individual material-containment devices have a material for absorbing waste product and a flexible bag. The bag may be everted through its opening after use to contain the absorbent material and waste. The individual devices each also have a hand-receiving structure for receiving a user's hand during use. Connection structure is associated between each device to interconnect the plurality of devices in an array or stack form. Additionally, the bag openings are non-parallel to the connection structure to facilitate use of the devices. The individual devices may each also have a closure structure for closing and sealing the everted bag after use and prior to disposal.

Abstract: A reclosable sleeve package that includes a container and a sleeve which slides freely over the container. The container has a tab at one end, a space to hold a commercial article at the other end, and an opening along a portion of the container to allow the commercial article to be placed in and removed from the container. The tab contains an aperture to enable the package to be hung on a display rack. The sleeve has an opening at one end which allows the sleeve to slide over the container. The sleeve fits over the tab end of the container and covers the opening in the container. The other end of the sleeve contains an enclosure which covers the tab end of the container including a portion of the tab. The enclosure has a slot which exposes the aperture in the tab and a portion of the tab when the sleeve is in place on the container. The slot is such that would require the package to be hung on a display rack only by the aperture in the tab and not from the sleeve.

Abstract: An egg carton having a unique compartment or compartments for other ingredients or elements such as those for an omelette, other egg dishes, or for painting Easter eggs. The compartment or compartments accommodate sufficient ingredients for substantially all the eggs in the carton. In one embodiment, the compartments are located in each one half of the carton and the carton can be split.

Abstract: A baby supplies carrying case including a panel of fabric having a first fold line extending across the panel and a second fold line in spaced parallel relationship to the first fold line. The first fold line and sides of the panel define a first section in the panel. The first and second fold lines and sides of the panel define a second section of the panel. The second fold line and sides of the panel define a third section. The panel is foldable such that the first section overlies the second section. The panel is foldable such that the second section overlies the first section. The third section includes fasteners for maintaining the third section in overlying relationship to the first section. The panel has a first pocket formed therein and located within the first section. The panel has a second pocket opening in the second section and extending into the third section. A third pocket overlies the first pocket and is located within the first section.

Abstract: The present invention is a single cavity unit particularly constructed to accommodate all items and instruments necessary to complete the process of shaving, but not attaching itself to any of the items or instruments. This is accomplished by having accommodations, made onto and as part of the single cavity unit, to hold the shaving razor, shaving can, applicator brush, and shaving blade cartridge. Varying shaving can sizes are accommodated by the single cavity unit.

Abstract: A cosmetic pencil case for housing a cosmetic pencil having a cap thereon, comprising an elongated hollow body having a bottom end and an open top end, the bottom end having an outer surface which forms the external, bottom surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface, a removable stopper affixed to the top end of said hollow body forming a cover, said stopper having an outer surface which forms the external top surface of the elongated hollow body, and an inner surface containing a recessed cavity of a size and shape to accommodate the cap of the cosmetic pencil in a friction fit; as well as the cosmetic pencil in combination with the case.

Abstract: A holding blade is formed to be separated from a neighboring holding blades. A body of an elastic plate is separated from bodies of neighboring elastic plates. Each elastic plate base is integrally formed and connected with each corresponding elastic plate body. The thickness of the elastic plate gradually decreases from the junction between the elastic plate base and the frame portion toward its top end. The surface of the elastic plate is shaped in a curved manner. The cross-section of the elastic plate body is substantially rectangular in shape with a larger width in the horizontal direction, and terrace portion extends outward from the elastic plate body.

Abstract: A component carrier for holding a component includes a carrier substrate and a pocket recessed in the substrate for holding the component in its interior. The pocket has a wall and a floor, and the wall includes a series of elongated arcuate channels. The channels are concave relative to the pocket interior and extend substantially perpendicular to the pocket floor. The wall is substantially flat between the channels. A substantially continuous pedestal projects from the pocket floor. The pedestal has (i) an upper surface for supporting the component, (ii) a pair of support walls extending from the pocket floor and terminating in the support surface, and (iii) a notched portion intermediate the pedestal and defined by a lateral support member extending between the support walls and spaced from the pocket floor, for absorbing lateral components of compressive forces applied to the pedestal.

Abstract: A cardboard box suitable for both shipping and displaying articles is in the form of a box having six sides and eight corners. A vertical divider panel disposed inside the box is oriented perpendicularly to front and rear sides of the box. The front side and a top side of the box include perforations defining a tear-out segment. The tear-out segment includes a front portion disposed in the front side of the box, and a top portion disposed in the top side of the box. The tear-out segment is spaced from all eight corners of the box.

Abstract: A packaged skin product is provided which includes at least one regular or irregular polygonal shaped patch for adhesive application to the skin. An outer carton formed of a series of walls functions as a receptacle for storing the patches. A front wall of the outer carton includes a window of a size and shape identical to one of the patches. A plurality of these patches adhere to a single backing sheet which is enclosed within a sealed laminated pouch. The window serves to inform a potential customer as to the size and visual nature of the enclosed patches.

Abstract: An improved method for separating electrically conductive components of an ore or mineral sand from electrically non-conductive components of the ore or mineral sand is disclosed which includes processing the ore, adding a polymer, such as an anionic polymer, to the processed ore, drying the polymer and ore, and then feeding the ore and polymer through an electrostatic separator. The addition of the anionic polymer to the processed ore increases the efficiency of the electrostatic separation process.

Abstract: A portable microphone stand for a large number of microphones is provided. This microphone stand is especially suitable for large press conferences that need to be set up and taken down quickly. A light weight “U” shaped support member is provided with two rows of openings of various sizes for receiving and holding microphones. The arrangement of the holes may be configured to orient the microphones towards the desired sound source.

Abstract: A hanging file support apparatus having a rectangular top for receiving hanging file folders. The top contains circular support rods of identical cross section fitted into modular cornerpieces having three orthogonal extensions for receiving the rods. A pair of clip-on dividers with a rod extending between them may be attached to the top. The top may be attached to the top edge or inside of a drawer or other workspace through holes in the cornerpieces. The top may also be supported by vertical support rods that are received by the cornerpieces. The vertical rods may be mounted into holes in a drawer, shelf or other workspace. Alternatively, the vertical rods may be mounted into a base comprised of cornerpieces and rods.

Abstract: A shelf construction for use in gondola systems having spaced vertical uprights comprises a shelf floor which is removably mounted to front and rear rails. The rails are in turn supported by shelf brackets projecting from the uprights. The front and rear rails are provided with horizontal slots to accept the shelf floor and vertical slots along their lengths to accommodate shelf dividers which can be used to segregate product placed on the shelf. The shelf brackets are preferably tilted forwardly downwardly, the shelf floor having a low-friction surface to allow arrayed and displayed products to migrate towards the front edge of the shelf, making them more accessible for observation and removal.

Abstract: A carton box retainer for a plurality of carton boxes each having opposed ends. The retainer includes a retention member having a plurality of pairs of connection elements spaced along the retention member, each pair of connection elements being connectable to the opposed ends of a carton box for attaching the carton box to the retention member. The connection elements are detachably secured to the carton box and/or the remainder of the retention member in order to enable the carton boxes to be separated from the retainer.

Abstract: A self righting bottle or combination bottle and holder that prevents leakages otherwise resulting in drips, spills, and stains on floors, floor coverings and carpets, particularly permanent stains on various floor coverings. Preferably, it keeps the nipple clean by avoiding such leakages for prolonged periods, thereby preventing nipple contamination by other substances proximate to the nipple end of the bottle. The self righting bottle includes a container with at least one sidewall, a weighted bottom having an outwardly facing convex surface, the bottom having a center of mass situated so that, in cooperation with the convex surface, the bottle self rights itself into an upright position from a prone position after being tipped on a level surface into the prone position. The self righting bottle may be configured or molded as a clown, cartoon or face character.

Abstract: A closure cap for use in combination with a container outlet is configured with a child-resistant feature involving a pair of abutment projections formed as part of the container outlet and a pair of abutment ribs formed as part of the closure cap. The container outlet is externally threaded and includes a dispensing opening. The container outlet also includes an annular skirt which provides a support surface for the pair of abutment projections. The closure cap is internally threaded and the pair of spaced-apart abutment ribs are designed to ride over each abutment projection during the threaded advance of the closure cap onto the container outlet. During retrograde rotation of the closure cap from the container outlet, the abutment ribs are designed to abut up against the abutment projections. The abutment ribs are manually movable in a radially inward direction for taking each abutment rib out of abutting engagement with a corresponding abutment projection.

Abstract: A convenient stopper for a bottle including a plug slidably retained in a cylinder by a connecting pin. The cylinder is sized to be received in an opening of the bottle. In a contracted mode of the stopper, the plug is disposed at the top of the connecting pin and away from the cylinder, whereby an outer wall of the cylinder contracts from the neck of the bottle, to allow easy removal from the bottle, without use of a corkscrew. In an expanded mode of the stopper, the plug is urged into the cylinder whereby the outer wall of the cylinder tightly seals the opening of the bottle. The stopper can be re-used to permit storage of remaining contents of the bottle to be consumed later.

Abstract: A resealable vial featuring a connector assembly having a membrane and a pusher for selectively opening or sealing the fluid passageway between the bottle and the connector end of a luer hub. The connector assembly includes a body disposed on said bottle, and means for communicating fluid such as a luer connector hub which may be separately provided with the body or formed integrally therewith. The luer connector hub features a connector end open for access by medical delivery instrument, and an opposed end which is disposed for fluid communication with a recess defined by the body. The body defines a recess having a fluid path with the open top of the bottle. A membrane, preferably formed from an elastomeric material, is secured across both the recess and the open top of the bottle, and may be retained between the top surface of the bottle and the body.

Abstract: The invention concerns a stackable container consisting of a base box (1) and a lid (18) capable of being transported open in freight traffic and also filled and emptied once it has been stacked, and also of being closed and re-opened. For this purpose, the lid (18) consists of a cover plate (21) and a front wall (19) placed at right angles, said cover plate (21) is inserted, from the base box (1) open front face, into a peripheral groove (31) of the top edge, the base plate (4), has on its front ridge a supporting rim (10) provided with a ribbing (34) oriented upwards, just before reaching its closing position, the lid (18) being located inside the groove (31) widened in the side walls (2) rises slightly and when it drops after reaching its closing position, a projecting part (33) arranged on the inner front wall (19) lower edge (29) is engaged in the supporting rim (10) ribbing (34).

Abstract: A container for dispensing a product is provided. The container is a generally parallelepiped container including two lateral, opposite side panels and two longitudinal, opposite side panels. Each side panel is interconnected with adjacent side panels, and each side panel has a lower and an upper edge. The container further includes a bottom panel extending from and interconnects the lower edges of each of the lateral and longitudinal side panels. A top panel extends from and interconnects the upper edges of each of the lateral and longitudinal side panels. A dispensing neck extends generally upwardly from the top panel proximate to a corner formed by an intersection of the top panel with two adjacent side panels. A cover member is removably disposed over an open end of the dispensing neck. The bottom panel has a recessed area which is generally aligned with the dispensing neck.

Abstract: A double-wall insulated container has an internal wall and an external wall enclosing an intermediate space which is under partial vacuum. A foam glass granulate fills the intermediate space and supports the walls. The walls may be metal or plastic and sealed with a vapor barrier as necessary to make the space leak-proof. The container may be styled as a Dewar flask for food or beverages, or larger to make it suitable for a household appliance such as a refrigerator.

Abstract: Tubular containers can be produced by injection stretch blow molding processes. Such processes comprise the biaxial stretching of the preform as the preform is being converted into the tubular container. The preform will be stretched longitudinally by means of a stretch rod and laterally by means of the pressure of the blowing gas. The tubular containers produced by these processes will have burst strengths three to five times that of other tubular containers and can be produced in a thin wall collapsible form. Further, the tubular container will have a tensile strength in the machine direction along a tensile strength in the cross direction greater than other tubes, including laminate tubes, coextruded blow molded tubes and injection stretch tubes. In addition, the tubular containers can be single chamber containers or multichamber containers.

Abstract: A drinking device comprising a cup and a straw selectively attached to the said cup at an upper end along the rim thereof, thus allowing a plurality of the cups, with attached straws, to be stackable. The straw can be selectively removed for use.

Abstract: An ice separation device has an ice container and an annular grid device inserted in the ice container. The ice container has an inner bottom flange. The annular grid device has a hollow interior, a plurality of longitudinal bars, a plurality of T-shaped lateral plates, and a plurality of spaced slots. Each T-shaped lateral plate has a blocking head. The inner bottom flange of the ice container is inserted in the hollow interior of the annular grid device.

Abstract: A resilient microwavable container including a bowl and a selectively detachable snap on lid is disclosed. The lid includes a plurality of protrusions which snap over a pair of annular flanges extending outwardly from the bowl whereby a distinct clicking sound can be heard to verify the lid is properly attached.

Abstract: A unit for orienting and supplying bottom shells, the unit having a drum rotating about a vertical axis and in turn having a number of seats, each for housing one bottom shell at a time; the unit also having a hopper for successively feeding a bottom shell into each seat on the drum; and an ejecting pin for successively ejecting each bottom shell from the respective seat so that the bottom shell drops inside an unloading conduit connected to the seat; the bottom shell being positioned indifferently, inside each seat, with the concavity facing inwards or outwards of the seat; and each seat being so formed that the bottom shell transferred into the unloading conduit is always oriented the same way; a pocket conveyor also being provided to pick up the succession of equioriented bottom shells issuing from the unloading conduits.

Abstract: A vitamin and pill dispensing device including a housing having an upper portion, a lower portion, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The upper portion has an open upper end, a closed lower end, a front face, a rear face, and a pair of opposed side walls. The upper portion has a plurality of divider panels extending between the closed lower end and the open upper end in a spaced relationship thereby separating the upper portion into a plurality of compartments. The closed lower end has a plurality of apertures therethrough whereby each aperture is disposed within one of each of the compartments. The intermediate portion has an inverted frustoconical configuration defined by an open upper end and an open lower end. The open upper end of the intermediate portion is integral with the closed lower end of the upper portion. The lower portion has an open upper end and an open lower end. The open upper end of the lower portion is integral with the open lower end of the intermediate portion.

Abstract: In a vending machine having an article passage which is defined by a pair of side plates (3b) and extends in a vertical direction, a spacing member having a first and a second spacer (10, 20) is movably attached to one of the side plates to restrict an effective width of a lower portion of the article passage in a horizontal direction. Cooperated with the spacing member, an article discharge device having a delivery piece (6) discharges a lowermost one of the articles from the lower portion of the article passage. An automatically adjusting arrangement is coupled to the spacing member and makes the spacing member be automatically displaced In accordance with article sizes (R1, R2, R3) of the articles (A, B, C) to adjust the effective width.

Abstract: Briefly, this invention uses one or more pressure vessels having installed therein on its inside a balloon of flexible and non-expandable wall to smoothly and continuously deliver a chemical to any end user without contamination and gas dissolution. Since the balloon installed inside the pressure vessel isolates a high pressure gas from the chemicals, gas dissolution in the chemical and the resulted gas bubble problems are effectively eliminated. Further, contaminants in the high pressure gas which fills the balloon will not be transferred into the chemical and the extremely toxic chemical will not be transferred into the gas to be exhausted as a serious environmental issue. Unlike the vacuum/pressure system, the contamination by the ambient air leaking into the system is avoided because the disclosed delivery system is always with the pressure higher or equal to the ambient pressure.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive applicator assembly comprises a hot melt adhesive applicator head which is provided with an upper or top surface portion, and a back or rear surface portion, upon which connectors are respectively provided so as to selectively alternatively connect an adhesive supply hose thereto. Provisions are likewise made for selectively alternatively mounting support brackets upon such upper or rear surface portions of the applicator head, and a filter assembly is adapted to be removably mounted upon an angled or inclined surface portion of the applicator head such that the filter assembly is disposed at a position intermediate the two alternative adhesive hose connectors.

Abstract: A pump for dispensing liquids includes a hollow cylindrical support body having an annular channel formed at a first axial end of the body and open towards the internal cavity of the body. A pumping member in the form of a resiliently-flexible, cup-shaped diaphragm has its cavity facing the annular channel. A lever is pivoted about a pin carried by the hollow cylindrical body and includes a first end that engages the cup-shaped diaphragm of the pumping member for collapsing the diaphragm when it is desired to dispense liquid. A tubular element extends through the cup-shaped diaphragm of the pumping member and guides the axial movement of the pumping member.

Abstract: A portable receptacle for extracting and transmitting a hot fluid substance, such as grease and basting juices, in a safe manner. The receptacle includes a housing base for receiving a throw away, collapsible foil basket, and a cover housing pivotally mounted thereto. Incorporated into the cover housing is a bellows member, operable by a hand activated member within a handle, to effect the extracting or transmitting through an elongated, extendable spout in communication with the foil basket.

Abstract: In the electrically driven dispensing appliance, the electric drive acts via drive screws on thrust plates for dispensing material from cartridges. The drive screws are axially stationary and are in action relationship with a slide bearing said thrust plates. The drive elements which contain the slide and the drive screws are sealingly separated from the cartridge space. The different forces acting upon the two drive screws are supported by rolling friction on low friction bearings so that no tilting forces on the slide are generated. This arrangement does not require expensive longitudinal guides and their sealing. The drive elements are sealingly separated from the remaining appliance parts such as cartridges in an easy manner. The electric drive comprises a first gear motor for a drive under high load during advance and relief, and a second motor for the drive under lower load during the retracting and fast advance motions.

Abstract: Apparatus and method accomplishes the precision pouring of a liquid from a vessel to a predetermined position with a controlled rate of flow. Independently controllable horizontal and vertical translation of the vessel is accomplished by using two rotational elements lying in substantially parallel planes, with the rotational axis of the second element passing through the first element, and having offset first and second axes of rotation. Independently controlled tilting of the vessel about a third axis of rotation that passes through the second element maintains a desired pour rate and aim point for the pour stream. The apparatus is particularly useful when the vessel and the receptacle that receives the liquid are inside a sealed chamber.

Abstract: A self-contained oil recovery system is mounted on a portable trailer. The oil recovery system includes an oil recovery tank, an air driven motor for transferring oil from a source to the oil recovery tank after the initial blow down of the oil source into the oil recovery tank, and a hydraulic driven discharge pump for transferring oil from the oil recovery tank to a well site facility. The oil recovery system is capable of transferring oil from the oil source into the oil recovery tank and at the same time transferring oil out of the oil recovery tank to the well site facility, inasmuch as the oil recovery tank is at atmospheric pressure. The air driven is operated by an air motor supplied with air from an air pressure tank maintained under pressure by an air compressure. The air compressor and the hydraulically driven discharge pump are operated by hydraulic motors. The hydraulic motors are operated as part of a hydraulic system including a hydraulic fluid reservoir and hydraulic controls and pumps.

Abstract: Strap 9 and case 1 assembly destined to be worn on the wrist with the strap 9 being fixed in a removable manner at its respective ends 10 linking up with connecting portions of the case 1. At least one of the connecting portions includes a hole 8 designed to receive a fastening part 16 of a decorative item 14, the corresponding end 10 of the strap 9 projecting into the hole 8 to lock the said decorative item 14 in place.

Abstract: A device for inflating and deflating the shoulder strap of a satchel that includes an inflatable cushion located inside the strap that is connected to an inflation/deflation mechanism formed of a resilient deformable material including a bulb-like pump and a deformable valve housing coupled to the pump by a connecting line. The valve housing contains a ball valve that automatically opens when the pump is activated to inflate the cushion and closes to prevent air from escaping from the cushion when the pump is deactivated. Depressing the valve housing displaces the ball valve allowing air to escape from the cushion. The inflation/deflation mechanism is integrally mounted inside a pad that is attachable to a satchel by a fixed strap and an adjustable strap.

Abstract: A ready to use, self contained article holding device for use on clothing to hold and support articles of a suitable kind like single use cameras. This device has on one end a protective liner (51) that is peeled off to expose an adhesive (50) that is on the back of a fastening strip (48) for attachment to an article. A fastening material (52) on the reverse side of fastening strip (48) is joined to a complementary fastening material (38) on a fastening strip (46) that is connected by an adhesive back on the second fastener strip (46) to the larger front side of a securing mechanism base (42). Securing mechanism base (42) is made from a sturdy, nonharmful material so that is can support the weight of an attached item and not damage clothing from which it is held. Fastening strips (48 & 46) are made of material that will allow repeated releasing and replacing of attached products without reduction in holding ability.

Abstract: A wheeled container is constructed so as to be demountably secured to a cargo carrier assembly (or “carrier”) which is externally carried at the rear of a sports utility vehicle or truck. The carrier includes a support beam to which the container is secured by attachment latches on its rigid base. Two of the attachment latches are pivot latches, allowing the container to be pivotably disposed on the support beam without lifting wheels of the container off the ground. In one embodiment, the container comprises a frameless rigid tub adapted to be secured to the support beam; in another the container comprises a framework of elongated rigid struts, e.g. of metal tubing which may be collapsible within which is secured a rectangular receptacle or “sack” of flexible material. Only a portion of the base of the container is directly supported on the support beam, or supported on pivot pins secured to the base.

Abstract: A storage compartment is covered by two lids that can be opened by a handle in such a manner that the two lids expose a storage compartment from the middle to the edges. An additional compartment is connected to the handle. This compartment, depending on the direction of motion of the handle, is pushed beneath a hider or is moved over the storage compartment in the direction of travel FR.

Abstract: A bag strap functions as a one-shoulder carrier or a two-shoulder carrier at any time according to the desire of the golfer. Reconfiguring the strap to convert from a one-shoulder type to a two-shoulder type, or visa versa, is easy and quick and can be accomplished even during a round of golf. The strap comprises two nested layers. When the two layers are secured together by a VELCRO hook and loop fastener and secured to upper and lower back rings by hooks, the strap functions as a one-shoulder strap. The nested configuration permits a comfortable, padded one-shoulder strap that is still reasonably thin and not unduly heavy and thick. Alternatively, strap layers may be separated from each other and the lower ring used as a slip through ring for an elongated belt secured by a slide-release buckle for encircling the golfer. Each layer is worn over a respective shoulder with the bag carried diagonally across the golfer's back.