Abstract: A modular luggage system includes wheeled flight bag with an externally demountable releasably attachable computer carrying case for carrying a delicate instrument such as a portable computer. The wheeled flight bag has wheels on a bottom wall and a retractable handle incorporated in an integral frame running up a back wall. The front of the flight bag includes a projecting member or salient tongue spaced a selected distance from a releasable fastening member. A computer carrying case adapted to be externally demountable from the flight bag has a bottom wall and a back wall including a receiving slot or aperture for receiving the salient tongue mounted on the flight bag.

Abstract: Joinable, soft-sided containers (10) include individual containers (12, 14) each having a compartment (20, 22). Individual containers (12, 14) have handle portions (16, 18) extending outwardly therefrom which each include, in turn, a first panel (50, 52) and a second panel (54, 56). Each first panel (50, 52) has an opening (60, 62) therein that may serve as a handle when the individual containers (12, 14) are used individually. The containers (12, 14) may be configured into a saddlebag configuration by joining the second panels (54, 56) such that openings (64, 66) in the second panels (54, 56) align to form a single opening that may be placed over a handle (76) of a briefcase (74). The individual containers (12, 14) may also be configured into a single container (80) having two compartments (20, 22) by joining the rear walls (24, 26) of the containers (12, 14) and joining the first panels (50, 52) such that the opening (60, 62) in the first panels (50, 52) align and form a single handle.

Abstract: A luggage piece having a detachable tote bag is provided. The luggage piece includes a plurality of sides that enclose a main luggage compartment. The tote bag is secured to the exterior of one of the sides by a zipper. One half of the zipper is secured to a portion of the outer perimeter of the luggage piece side while the other half of the zipper is secured to the outer perimeter of a portion of the tote bag. The top of the tote bag remains unzipped to defining an opening, and can be secured by a snap. A pair of loop handles are located at the opening and can be stowed inside the tote bag when it is attached to the luggage piece. A removable hook is provided to a top side of the luggage piece for hanging the handles therefrom.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage including a body portion having a primary case and a secondary case engageable with the primary case by means of a zipper, a L-shaped member mounted on a bottom of the body portion, an axle disposed on the L-shaped member and mounted across the two corners, two wheel protectors each fitted in one of the two recesses of the body portion, two wheels each pivotally connected with an end of the axle, two plugs fitted on a top of the body portion and each having a cylindrical portion and a plurality of clamping members enclosing the cylindrical portion and having a distance therefrom, an annular member having an inner diameter which is just equal to an outer diameter of a cylinder formed by the clamping members, two tubular members having a lower end vertically mounted on the L-shaped member and an upper end inserted between the cylindrical portion and the clamping members of the plug, and a handle having two pull rods each inserted in one of the tubular members and provided with a guide member a

Abstract: A fastener for removably attaching pockets and other accessories to garments which includes slidably interlocking male and female members. The male member also includes a locking tab which cooperates with a locking post on the female member for securing the fastener in a closed position. The male member and the female member may be attached to the pocket and the garment respectively by sewing them in position.

Abstract: An auxiliary hand article of luggage is disclosed, which includes an exteriorly accessible pocket which can be readily converted to a strap for temporarily securing the auxiliary hand article to the U-shaped handle extending upward from the top of a separate article of wheeled luggage. The externally accessible pocket is readily converted into a securement strap by the opening of a closure, which may be in the form of a zipper.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for attaching auxiliary items of luggage to a main luggage case, especially a wheeled main luggage case. The apparatus consists in part of a strap which ordinarily accompanies the auxiliary luggage item. The strap, which consists in part of two belts that may be moved past each other to adjust the length of the strap, is attached to the main luggage case at dual separate points in order to improve the stability of the attachment of the auxiliary item to the main luggage case. The strap may be disengaged from the main luggage case and used as a shoulder strap solely in conjunction with the auxiliary item to carry the auxiliary item over the user's shoulder.

Abstract: A piece of luggage has a first body portion joined to a second body portion along two spaced lines of stitching so as to form a passageway between the lines of stitching and between the facing sidewalls of the first and second body portions. This passageway has open ends such that the passageway may be registered with a handle of a wheeled suitcase and the piece of luggage slipped onto the handle in order to support the piece of luggage on the handle. The second body portion has a compartment and the piece of luggage may be oriented such that the compartment faces a user after the piece of luggage has been slipped onto a handle in order to provide a relatively secure and readily accessible pocket.

Abstract: A purse has walls that form an enclosed cavity. The walls have an opening that communicates with the cavity. Inside of the cavity are plural holders. A holder can be of a variety of configurations, such as a bag, a wallet, a checkbook, a key ring, etc. Each holder is secured to a support member by a line. The support member is coupled to the purse walls and has notches formed therein, which notches are located near the purse opening. The line from each holder extends through a respective notch in the support member. The free end of the line has a stop located thereon to prevent the line from being pulled through the notch. The stops can have unique tactual and visual characteristics to help a user of the purse identify a particular holder.

Abstract: A combination handbag including a rear bag unit and a front bag unit joined by a slide fastener, two top handles respectively and fixedly secured to the rear bag unit and the front bag unit at two opposite sides, the front bag unit having two zipper tapes respectively arranged at an outer side into a respective four-sided figure for mounting a respective small bag, which has a matching zipper tape, the rear bag unit having a zipper tape at an outer side along the border for mounting an outside compartment flap or a second combination handbag which has a matching zipper tape.

Abstract: An equipment bag an outer bag having a first closable opening and having a strap presenting handles for carrying the equipment bag. The outer bag has an open top and a fastener means extending thereabout. An inner mesh sack is releasably securable within the outer bag. The inner mesh sack a top panel having a second closable opening and a plurality of side panels and a bottom panel. The plurality of side panels and bottom panels are made of a mesh material. The top panel has a complementary fastener extending thereabout for joining with the fastener for closing the open top when the inner mesh sack is within the outer bag. Equipment is storable within the inner mesh sack and the inner mesh sack is removable from the outer bag for facilitating air to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A container with a flexible carrying clasp that can be looped around another item to suspend and support the container is provided. The clasp has at its ends a hook portion and a loop portion of a hook and loop fastening system, such that the ends are fastened together to form the loop. The clasp is slidably coupled to a flexible handle attached to the container. The container can be a flexible, collapsible bag. Where the bag is used for carrying food or beverage, it is thermally insulated. The bag may be sealed by a zipper or by a hook and loop fastening system.

Abstract: A comparnnented storage container for storing and transporting a variety of items, including a closable outer container, a multiplicity of item holders, a plurality of holder carriers, and a carrier receiver assembly. A single item holder or a group of item holders is removably connected to each holder carrier, and a plurality of holder carriers is removably connected to the carrier receiver assembly within the outer container, providing compartmented storage space for a multiplicity of items. Each item holder is constructed in a resealable envelope-like configuration of a transparent material, allowing visual inspection, selection, and removal of an individual item without removing holder carriers or item holders from the outer container. Item holders may be readily removed from and replaced in the outer container in groups or individually.

Abstract: A woman's handbag is provided with an upper compartment and a removable lower compartment. The lower compartment is discreet and separable from the upper compartment. The upper compartment is connected to the lower compartment by a zipper, for example, which is hidden by a flap. The upper compartment may be securable by a latch (hasp) and can include an arm strap for carrying. The lower compartment is securable by flexible walls which close from the top and is secured by a latch. The lower compartment has a removable arm strap for carrying.

Abstract: A method and means for protecting valuables is disclosed. An anti-theft handbag is comprised of multiple segments which separate upon extraordinary pulling. A first segment is detachably secured to a second segment via a break-away pocket.

Abstract: A saddle-like travel bag which comprises at least two structurally independent and separately usable pouches securely but releasably interconnected in back-to-back relation to each other by fasteners respectively attached to the two pouches. In this way, both the carrying capacity and the aesthetic features of the bag may be varied as desired.

Abstract: An inexpensive, washable, reusable shopping bag assembly includes a flexible woven fabric primary bag and a plurality of flexible woven fabric auxiliary bags that are substantially equal in size to the primary bag. The primary bag includes a plurality of compartments or pockets storing the auxiliary bags so that they can be removed as necessary and used to store and carry shopping items. The primary bag itself may also be used to carry shopping items.

Abstract: A nesting bag comprises a 3-bag combination and a strap. The three bags of the combination are so dimensioned that they are slidably disposed within one another, leaving two suitable spaces between the bottoms of the inner and middle bags as well as between the bottoms of the middle and outer bags respectively. The spaces grow larger when and after the inner and middle bas are pulled upwards relative to the middle and outer bags respectively. U-shaped zippers are horizontally provided on the top and bottom of the inner bag and on the bottom of the middle bag. When these zippers are pulled closed, the three bags can be used separately and when they are pulled open, the three bags can be used as a single, larger unit, instead. A U-shaped zipper is vertically provided on one side of the outer bag for conveniently putting objects into and taking them out of the outer bag.

Abstract: A bag for separately storing electronic recording devices (usually in their boxes) and liquid containers. The bag is provided with an insulated box, for storing the liquid containers, formed from a first base, four insulated walls, extending from and fixedly connected to the base, and a first flap pivotally fixed to one end of an insulated wall distant from the first base. The insulated walls are formed of insulating material having a waterproof inner surface. The flap in a first position is adapted to provide access to the box for insertion and removal of the liquid containers; and in a second position is adapted to prevent the liquid containers from falling from the insulated box. The insulated box is fixed to a storage case adapted for storing the electronic recording devices. The storage case is formed from a second base, four walls extending from and fixedly connected to the second base, and a second flap pivotally fixed to one wall distant from the second base.

Abstract: A method and means of safely securing valuables in the form of a break-away handbag. Removable reattachable adjacent bag segments are mounted to each other by means of snaps, VELCRO or the like. One or more bag segments act as a decoy and are positioned facing out and away from the body of the handbag holder while other adjacently placed bag segments designed to hold valuables are positioned more proximate to or up against the handbag holder's body. A shoulder strap is attached to a decoy bag segment and is hung over the user's shoulder. Cavities created between each of the adjacent bag segments are capable of enveloping the handbag holder's hand. When an extraordinary pulling force is exerted upon a decoy bag segment or segments, they will separate from the adjacent valuables bag segment or segments and said valuables bag segment or segments will be retained against or between the handbag holder's hand and body.

Abstract: A multiple use commuter case or bag which may be attached to a handle or the like of another bag, case, etc. This case accommodates articles that may not suitably fit in a primary carrier such as shoes, foods, supplies, bulky equipment, or personal articles. The case affixes to the primary carrier by a strap allowing both articles to be transported as one. When the case in not needed, it can be detached, collapsed, and rolled up. The strap then fastens around the case so that it remains rolled up.

Abstract: A money organizer comprises a carrier sheet (40) adapted for suspension from a clothes-type hanger (60) or the like, and a plurality of labelled pouches (10) intended for carrying differing currencies, each said pouch (10) being adapted for attachment to the carrier sheet (40).

Abstract: A carrier bag 1 has within a self-supporting smaller bag 3. The bags 1 and 3 are joined together along their common base 4. The smaller bag 3 has a closeable opening which is readily accessible to a user through the mouth of the carrier bag 1. The smaller bag 3 can be used very simply for accessories, including valuables but with security because it is essentially invisible.

Abstract: Apparatus for temporarily attaching one object to another object which includes a channel on one object, a form on the other object which may be slidably inserted into the channel, a flap on one object, and means for engaging the flap on the other object. The objects are connected to each other by sliding the form into the channel and then engaging the flap with the engagement means. When engaged, the flap prevents sliding motion, and thereby ensures that the form does not slide out of the channel.

Abstract: A theft protection purse is set forth wherein a secondary purse is positionable within a compartment of said purse including a Velcro (.TM.) securable flap encloses said secondary purse for access thereto. Said secondary purse includes a flexible tether selectively securable to a bracelet to be worn by a user. Alternatively, the tether may be disconnected from said bracelet and positioned upon a hook within said Velcro secured enclosure compartment.

Abstract: Expandable luggage which includes a case forming a first compartment and having a hinged cover, and a collapsible bag located at the top of the case and forming a second compartment to provide additional packing space when required. A removable panel is also attached to the top of the case, and the panel forms a pocket for the collapsible bag when the second compartment is not in use.

Abstract: Apparatus for temporarily attaching one object to another object which includes a channel on one object, a form on the other object which may be slidably inserted into the channel, a flap on one object, and means for engaging the flap on the other object. The objects are connected to each other by sliding the form into the channel and then engaging the flap with the engagement means when engaged, the flap prevents sliding motion, and thereby ensures that the form does not slid out of the channel.

Abstract: A bag assembly that is particularly adapted for fishing tackle stowage consisting of an outer bag and a bag unit connected thereto by tether to allow insertion and removal of the bag unit. The bag unit consists of a plurality of heavy gauge, two-sided, polyfilm bags having reclosable tops and the bottoms are each removably retained on a quick-release holder strap.

Abstract: A bag combination having first and second independent bag units detachably connected to an adjustable shoulder strap, such that a first bag unit can be positioned under a person's arm and a second bag unit can be positioned diagonally downwardly across a person's back, with the adjustable strap therebetween extending diagonally upwardly across the person's front. Separate straps are provided for each bag unit when they are detached. Decorative and safety materials are incorporated in the bag units.

Abstract: An auxiliary carrying case is provided with an apertured upper extension of a rear wall thereof which can be bent over and placed over the handle of a conventional carrying case for the auxiliary case to be carried piggy back on the conventional carrying case.

Abstract: A releasable assembly is provided for connecting a pair of bags in a side by side abutting manner. The releasable assembly is comprised of a flat female member and a flat male member. The female member has a bottom side affixed to one of the bags and a top side with an open faced rectangular groove defined by spaced apart channel members. The male member has a bottom side affixed to the other bag and a top side with an outwardly projecting tongue for sliding engagement within the groove of the female member. The female member is also provided with an integral catch at one end which is engaged by a pawl member located on one end of the male member to securely retain the bags in abutting relationship. A peg at the opposite end of the female member is engaged by a notch at the opposite end of the male member to limit insertion of the male member within the female member.