Abstract: The tote bag of the present invention comprises a container having an elongated tunnel extending through the middle of the container for receiving a weightlifter's belt. The weightlifter's belt extends through the tunnel and wraps around the top of the tote bag where it is secured in place for carrying.

Abstract: A software storage case comprises a cover and a base which are pivotal with respect to one another to form an easel for supporting documentation. The cover includes a first section for storing flexible magnetic discs and the documentation, while the base includes structure for locating and storing cassettes. The cover and the base both include anti-pilferage devices for the flexible magnetic discs and the cartridges.

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: Luggage, such as hand carried briefcases, purses or the like, are provided with key ring holders on an inner face thereof, preferably a cover. The holder is in the form of a short horizontal or longitudinal strap secured at its midsection to the face just above an open top of a conventional pocket or envelope mounted on the inner face. The strap has wings or legs projecting from its secured mid portion. The end of each wing or leg has a pad of a hook and loop ("Velcro") fastener secured on its inner side. A complimentary hook and loop pad is secured to the opposing inner face of the cover at a location to secure the outer ends of the wings or legs in an extended flat condition against the cover. The two wings or legs are pulled free of the cover carried pads, and are brought together on opposite sides of their secured mid portion.

Abstract: A fabric bag for carrying and storing chess equipment comprising of two external strap carrying handles, a single external zipper longitudinally enabling the bag to be completely closed or when open to lie flat on a surface, two internal zippered pockets attached to one side at opposite ends for the storage of game pieces, two internal hook and loop (VELCRO R) straps attached to one side above the pockets for the securing of a rolled flexible playing board, two internal hook and loop (VELCRO R) straps attached to one side between the zippered pockets for the securing of a tournament chess clock and having all non-zippered sides internally padded.

Abstract: A brief case for containing a portable wireless telephone set and other items, comprises a base having a first space for accommodating the telephone set and a second space for accommodating the other items, and a lid assembly capable of being partially opened to permit access to and of the telephone set while preventing display of the other items.

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: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing reinforced leather portfolio having wide opening top and concealed name tag, the wide opening top of the portfolio is provided by a novel subassembly of sides and bottom in which the top of the side portions of the subassembly is from 10 to 25% wider, preferably 20% wider than the bottom which provides much easier access to removing the contents of the center section of the portfolio. The two top-widened sides and the bottom of the subassembly comprise stitched together sheets of leather which are sewed to the envelope side panels of the portfolio and these sides and bottom panels are reinforced in an entirely new location at the center by a separate strap of continuous length going from the top of one side around the bottom and up the other side and which is stitched to provide a central load carrying strap secured to the sides and bottom which prevents tearing away from the envelope panels to which they are stitched.

Abstract: Various systems have been proposed for providing personal identification information in conjunction with luggage pieces. Recently there has been concern that such personal identifying information should not be broadly or notoriously displayed. Thus, I.D. tags having a flap covering this personal identification information have been offered to the public. Information on such tags still can be relatively easily viewed, and the tags can become lost or pulled off of the luggage through ordinary baggage handling. The disclosed system includes an identification panel which is flush with a panel of the luggage and is normally protected by the luggage construction itself, specifically a web tangent to and affixed permanently to the outer covering of that luggage panel. The identification panel includes an elastic member which holds the identification panel against all but determined intentional effort to withdraw the panel from underneath the web.

Abstract: A handle for a bag includes an elongated, flexible sheet member having an attachment region at each end. The attachment regions are adapted for attachment to the bag. The sheet member includes an elongated, rectangular intermediate region between the attachment regions. A welting member is adjacent to the intermediate region. The welting member includes an elongated sheet of relatively highly compressible and resilient material. The intermediate region is folded along its long principal axis so that the long sides of that region are mutually jointed at a seam with the welting member positioned between the two halves of the intermediate region on either side of the principal axis. The handle further includes a plurality of seams joining opposite portions of the two halves along substantially parallel axes extending transverse to the principal axis. The transverse axes are equally spaced in the direction of the principal axis by a distance D.

Abstract: A support structure such as but not limited to bags, carrying cases, suitcases, file cabinets and storage boxes, including a pegged matrix base structure for permitting a variable configuration of at least one retaining board received thereon. Each said retaining board would include article holders and is detachable from said container floor for expedient access of articles thereto and from. The rows and columns of pegs receive retaining boards in a guiding relationship for secure but detachable engagement. Articles contained on each board may be separately managed and manipulated apart from those of other boards, and removed from the container floor. Removable article holders may be flexibly coupled to the retaining boards for selective configuration of articles on each board.

Abstract: A brief case for containing a portable wireless telephone set and other items, comprises a base having a first space for accommodating the telephone set and a second space for accommodating the other items, and a lid assembly capable of being partially opened to permit access to and of the telephone set while preventing display of the other items.

Abstract: An attachment for a prior art beverage carrier includes rows of cantelevered clips for securing golf clubs. The attachment is provided with retaining devices for engaging the carrier handle and is thus selectively mounted thereon. Spaced adjacent the retaining devices, in longitudinal displacement, are further panels for supporting golf paraphenalia. In the alternative, the elements for securing golf items are separately fixed to the carrier.

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: The present invention relates to a container for personal belongings like a traveler's bag, a suitcase and a brief case.The container of the present invention includes a housing which is capable of housing a lengthy restrainer such as a wire. The housing is attached to a corner part or the peripheral part of the container main body, and one end of the lengthy restrainer is firmly fixed to the housing.

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 carry-all with indicia mounting means is disclosed. At least one wall of the carry-all includes indicia bearing region for personalizing and identifying the carry-all. Indicia mounting structure includes upper and a lower indicia securing regions for securing at least one indicia therein. Each indicia is provided with flanged regions for being received within V-shaped channels provided in the indicia securing regions. Indicia is of a semi-flexible plastic material, molded by conventional techniques.

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.

Abstract: A flexible accessory bag (35) for releasable attachment to a lid or cover (20) on a container (10), such as an ice chest or cooler, which is pivoted between open and closed positions of the container (10). The accessory bag (35) has a pair of opposed ends (36, 38) which are secured by elastic bands (54, 56) to opposed lid ends (27, 28) and a pair of zippered pockets (40, 42) secured to the bag ends (36, 38) extend over the lid (20).

Abstract: According to the invention, a rigid insert is provided in a soft luggage shell. The insert conforms to the configuration of the inside luggage surface and is removably held in place by a twistable retainer ring. The ring is encased in a cloth sleeve and mounted to the luggage in the vicinity of an edge of the insert. By twisting the ring, the ring and associated sleeve can be selectively placed either abuttingly against the insert or away from the insert to allow its removal. The invention also contemplates the provision of a protective shield which is removably mounted to a surface of the luggage which abuts a carrying vehicle.

Abstract: There is disclosed a strong, light-weight, rigid molded, plastic luggage provided with wheels and a retractable handle. The luggage ensemble utilizes the shape of respective individual pieces of the luggage and retention means to hold them in assembled relationship and utilization of the retractable handle and the wheels facilitate transportation of the relatively large load formed by the ensemble by an individual. The process for making the luggage, due to the unique structural design of its elements and the materials from which they are made, comprises unique, yet simple, molding and manufacturing steps which allow for facile assembly of a wide variety of luggage parts to form the completed product.

Abstract: A garment bag includes carry handles centrally disposed on the outer surface thereof and a carry strap that is snap connected to eyelets for shoulder carry. Eyelets are centrally disposed on opposite sides of the interior surface thereof and may be used for snap-hook attachment of a utility kit. A pair of bottom straps and a pair of side straps may be employed to embrace a carry-on bag that is designed to fit within the arc formed when the garment bag is folded over. The strap lengths are adjustable, and the shoulder strap used for the garment bag may be removed therefrom and attached to eyelets at each end of the carry-on bag, thus permitting shoulder carry of the carry-on bag. A compact carry-on luggage assembly is formed all of which may be tucked under a passenger seat or in an overhead compartment. Also, the units may be quickly disconnected one from the other as may be necessary.

Abstract: There is disclosed a strong, light-weight, rigid, molded, plastic luggage provided with wheels and a retractable handle. The luggage ensemble utilizes the shape of respective individual pieces of the luggage and retention means to hold them in assembled relationship and utilization of the retractable handle and the wheels facilitate transportation of the relatively large load formed by the ensemble by an individual.The process for making the luggage, due to the unique structural design of its elements and the materials from which they are made, comprises unique, yet simple, molding and manufacturing steps which allow for facile assembly of a wide variety of luggage parts to form the completed product.

Abstract: An attache case constructed to serve as a protective shield against bullet fired from handguns, the case having separate and relatively movable top and bottom sections with the top section including a flexible sidewall with a pouch holding an armor plate releasably attached to the exterior side of the sidewall. A pair of hand straps are attached to the bottom section of the case.

Abstract: A folding bag having an outer side enclosure and having a length dimension larger in its unfolded condition than in its folded condition is provided with a pocket extending substantially the length of the bag. The pocket includes extender devices along the junction of the pocket with the outer side of the bag. In the preferred embodiment, hook means are provided to permit insertion and carrying of an outer garment, in the form of a top coat, for example, in the pocket.

Abstract: A bag which has a cover member for shoes and other items. The cover member is placed on or fixed to the bottom part of the bag proper and comprises a bottom sheet and cover cloth which is of the same width as the bottom sheet and of the length long enough to cover shoes and other items. The cover cloth has fastening members to engage with corresponding fastening members provided at the bottom sheet, an other cover cloth and the inner side surface of the bag proper so as to ensure perfect covering.

Abstract: A case is provided specifically tailored to the shape and needs of a video camera and being characterized by a shaped frame of aluminum bands confined between an outer cover and an inner liner, the liner and the cover both being removable from the frame for washing and repair and being made of foam sandwiched between durable Nylon cloth. A specialized anti-slip strap and an accessory bag which is removably attached to the main body of the case are also features of note.

Abstract: A modular stacking bag includes a substantially rectangularly shaped container having an open top and a cover hinged to the container for closing the open top. Spring clip members are secured to the upper edges of the container end walls and are adapted to be releasably coupled to similar spring clip members at the ends of a strap to thereby form a carrying strap for the bag. Alternatively, the strap can be passed through rings secured to the back of the container and worn as a belt. Each end wall is also provided with a plurality of snap elements which can be used to hold additional spring clip members. The spring clip members on one bag may then be releasably coupled to similar spring clip members on another bag to join two or more bags vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A soft-sided carrying case or travel bag having individual business document and paraphenalia storage compartments, an umbrella storage retainer, and a compartment suitable for storing clothes is combinable with an improved garment bag which may be folded in half and retained in that position by a neck and collar configuration on the top of the bag. A strap structure on the garment bag is selectably attachable to the travel bag carrying handle, thus avoiding the need for any specialized hooks, rings, slips, buckles or the like on the carrying case.

Abstract: A combination luggage case, stand to remove contents without stooping over, a table with an extension that can be used as an ironing board or a display table. It has an open topped compartment and a hinged cover for the compartment. Foldable supporting structure includes a fork shaped support for one end and a nose panel for a support in position when opened parallel to the fork shaped support on the other end, thereby forming a stand to remove the contents or to be used as a table. The second position is made by raising the nose to be horizontal and parallel to the floor and supported by an auxiliary leg structure on the nose panel and the case, thus forming an extension table or to be used as an ironing board.