Abstract: A bag system for a breast pump system is provided. The bag system separates used and unused components of the breast pump system, provides thermal isolation for stored breast milk, and orientates the breast pump so that it is readily useable and accessible.

Abstract: The present invention provides a panel for use in an article carrier which has opposed sides which are generally connected by a material which include some form of a closure device. The panel is semirigid with interior and exterior faces. The interior face defines a chamber which opens to the interior of the article carrier and the exterior face defines a three dimensional structure. A method for forming the semirigid panel is also disclosed. The disclosed method provides a means for applying color to the three dimensional structure.

Abstract: A carrying case has a storage section that has at least one storage compartment for receiving articles. An amusement feature is provided with the carrying case. The amusement feature can be an electronic device, or a non-electronic device. The amusement feature can be provided on an outer surface of the carrying case, on an inner panel disposed inside the storage section, on a pouch attached to the storage section, or at any internal or external location of the carrying case.

Abstract: Expansion or collapsible pockets are incorporated in a side panel of luggage for carrying items which require ease of access.

Abstract: A carrying case comprises an enclosure including a plurality of external walls and an external panel disposed over a window in one of the external walls communicating with an interior compartment. The enclosure has a selectively openable, selectively closable compartment opening providing access into the interior compartment when the opening is open and which prevents access into the interior compartment when the opening is closed. The panel defines a pop-out compartment adapted to carry an object and has a retracted position wherein the pop-out compartment is disposed within the interior compartment for removal of the object from the enclosure through the compartment opening. The panel is pivotable from the retracted position to an extended position wherein the pop-out compartment is withdrawn from the interior compartment for removal of the object from the enclosure via the pop-out compartment independent of the compartment opening.

Abstract: A soft-sided carrying case having pivotable upper compartments is disclosed. The soft-sided carrying case includes a lower compartment, with the lower compartment including a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall and a bottom wall. A first upper compartment is provided, with the first upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the first upper compartment pivotally meeting the lower compartment along a first line of intersection. A second upper compartment is disclosed, with the second upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the second upper compartment pivotally meeting the first upper compartment along a second line of intersection. The first and second upper compartments are both pivotable about their respective lines of intersection between folded positions in which the first and second upper compartments overlie the lower compartment and unfolded positions.

Abstract: A shoe carrier and storage device for holding a plurality of shoes for travel and storage purposes. The shoe carrier and storage device includes an elongated panel having a first end, a second end, a first side edge and a second side edge. The elongated panel is flexible. Each of a plurality of pockets has an opening extending therein for accessing an interior of the pockets. Each of the pockets is attached to the elongated panel. The pockets comprise a flexible fabric. Each of a plurality of shoes may be positioned in one of the pockets.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially transparent roll-up or fold-up piece of luggage having a plurality of substantially transparent enclosed compartments therein that may be unrolled or unfolded for neat and easy inspection without having to remove the contents of the luggage.

Abstract: A soft-sided carrying case having pivotable upper compartments is disclosed. The soft-sided carrying case includes a lower compartment, with the lower compartment including a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall and a bottom wall. A first upper compartment is provided, with the first upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the first upper compartment pivotally meeting the lower compartment along a first line of intersection. A second upper compartment is disclosed, with the second upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the second upper compartment pivotally meeting the first upper compartment along a second line of intersection. The first and second upper compartments are both pivotable about their respective lines of intersection between folded positions in which the first and second upper compartments overlie the lower compartment and unfolded positions.

Abstract: A backpack is provided with a mechanism whereby it can be used in a compact form for carriage of smaller loads or in an expanded form to carry larger loads. In its initial compact form, the backpack's cargo space is divided into two separate compartments which are fixedly attached along their outer vertical seams to the outer edges of the backpack's main panel, and are releasably attached to each other along a central vertical seam by means of a zipper or similar such fastening system. When this said fastening system is released, the primary storage compartments hinge and rotate outwardly, exposing a space that is made available for additional storage. A collapsible supplemental storage compartment is sewn or otherwise attached into this space in such a way that it can be opened and expanded when the afore-mentioned primary storage containers are outwardly deployed. The backpack is fitted with two shoulder carrying straps, and in a preferred embodiment would be fitted with a waist belt.

Abstract: A luggage item of tote or briefcase size includes at one end thereof an integral pocket for receipt of a water bottle. The pocket is releasably enclosed along the top and both side edges thereof by a zipper. One or more pairs of elastic bands connect the outer wall of the pocket to the end of the luggage item for resiliently securing a water bottle therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially transparent roll-up or fold-up piece of luggage having a plurality of substantially transparent enclosed compartments therein that may be unrolled or unfolded for neat and easy inspection without having to remove the contents of the luggage.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improved carrying bags and improved storage compartments for headwear. A carrying bag, and in particular a backpack, includes a rear compartment formed in part from an expandable material for receiving oversized items such as basketballs, soccer balls, footballs and the like. When the oversized objects are removed from the compartment, the expandable material automatically retracts into a position in which it is substantially planar with a rear surface of the carrying bag. In a further aspect of the invention, a detachable headwear storage compartment is provided for both storing and protecting headwear when it is not being worn by the user. The storage compartment is removably attachable to any supporting element, as for example a strap of a carrying bag or backpack, or a belt worn by the user.

Abstract: A bag system for a breast pump system is provided. The bag system separates used and unused components of the breast pump system, provides thermal isolation for stored breast milk, and orientates the breast pump so that it is readily useable and accessible.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: A bag comprising a body (3) which has a lid (1, 2) on at least one of its two mutually opposing sides, wherewith the bottom edge of the lid is hinged to the bottom part of the body, wherein the lid (1, 2), which is substantially rigid, has an outwardly arched outer surface which is adapted to lie tangentially to the underlying bag supporting surface (55) at a distance from the area in which the bag (3) is supported by said surface (55) when the lid (1, 2) has been opened out. When in contact with the underlying supporting surface, the rim of the lid pitches a plane that defines with the underlying supporting surface (55) an angle that is greater than 5°. The bag includes means (12) adapted for limiting the maximal angle to which the lid can be opened relative to the body to a value at which the lid will lie tangentially to the bag supporting surface (55).

Abstract: A briefcase is described, comprising a case body consisting of a frame (1) made up of a base (2), an upper frontal wall (4) which lies opposite said base (2) and side frontal walls (3) between the base (2) and the upper frontal wall (4), as well as a back wall (5) and a front wall (6) which can be opened. To create advantageous handling characteristics, it is proposed that the front wall (6) of the base body, which rests on the back wall (5), forms an inclined surface which is sloped from the base (2) to the upper frontal wall (4) and has two laterally adjacent cover sections (7, 8) which are mounted in such a way that they can swing open about the edges pointing towards each other and extending in the direction of the height of the front wall (6).

Abstract: A collapsible multi-compartment cargo organizer including a top compartment and a bottom compartment disposed atop one another. Each compartment is accessed though either a top or side zipper opening. The cargo organizer is particularly well suited to store items in the back of a sports utility vehicle, van, or station wagon.

Abstract: An improved luggage container for carrying a container comprises a first compartment having at least front, rear and side surfaces and a second compartment formed on a first side surface of the first compartment. The second compartment has a cover defining and providing access to the second compartment and an outer layer attached inside the second compartment. The outer layer defines a top opening for receiving therein the container such that the outer layer is deployed by opening the cover of the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the outer layer is completely enclosed within the second compartment. The cover of the second compartment uses a rear side edge of the first compartment as a pivoting axle.

Abstract: An improved convertible luggage which conveniently converts from a wheeled suitcase to a backpack having a first and second compartment, wherein the second compartment encloses a pair of shoulder straps having two ends wherein both ends of the shoulder straps are affixed within the second compartment. The straps can be deployed by opening the cover of the second compartment, and when the second compartment is closed, the straps are completely enclosed within the second compartment. In addition, the cover of the second compartment is designed to be folded and affixed to the bottom of the convertible luggage such that a double layer of cushion is provided between the user and the wheels of the luggage while the luggage is in the backpack mode.

Abstract: A bag dedicated for carrying baseball, soft baseball or lacrosse equipment essentially comprised of a bag and two detachable partitioning boards. An inner bag and a bottom pocket provided inside the bag. The inner bag has three zippers connected flap covers and two U-shape guide tracks to respectively receive the insertion of the partitioning board for segregating three compartments. Felt tapes are provided at both internal sides of the inner bag at where corresponding to positioning felt tapes provided at, the bottom of each partitioning board to reinforce the supporting strength of the partitioning board. The bottom pocket has a zipped opening at its front end. The bag allows respective accommodation of baseball, soft baseball or lacrosse equipment depending on the size and quantity of the object to achieve effective arrangement of accommodation space with improved lateral supporting strength from the partitioning boards and permits one-time carriage or transportation.

Abstract: Expansion or collapsible pockets are incorporated in a side panel of luggage for carrying items which require ease of access.

Abstract: A suitcase (1) having an approximately cubic shape and two wheels (2) that are disposed near opposed bottom corners of the suitcase, also a handle (3) that is upwardly extendable and retractable from the suitcase (1) above the wheels (2) when the suitcase (1) is standing, furthermore a carrying handle affixed on an upper side of the suitcase and, optionally, an extendable floor support (20) located opposite the wheels on the floor side, with a seat surface disposed on the suitcase (1), which, when pulled, swiveled, swung or folded out when the suitcase is standing, completes the suitcase top (10).

Abstract: A piece of luggage for carrying clothing and accessories is disclosed. The luggage may be used to carry and store clothing on hangers together with accouterments in a convenient, vertically-accessible configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a travel case having a deployable and retractable tray table assembly mounted to the back of the housing. The tray table is hinged to an extension member slidably disposed in a pocket within the compartment. The tray table is stowed within and completely contained by the compartment when not deployed. By unzipping the compartment and sliding the tray table and extension member upwardly, the tray table can be pivoted upwardly to a support position. In the support position, the tray table can rest upon the top of the case and the extension member can be locked in place so that it cannot slide downward. The compartment can be closed up around the extension member when the tray table is deployed.

Abstract: An athletic equipment bag is disclosed defining a rear wall, a forward wall, first and second side walls, and top and bottom ends. The bag includes a plurality of compartments which extend the length of the bag for storage of the athlete's equipment and gear. The bag also includes a side flap attached to one of the side walls extending the length of the bag. The side flap encloses smaller pockets or pouches that are located on the side wall and also forms an elongated side compartment that extends the length of the bag. Located within one of the compartments is a flexible, lightweight, and foldable divider that serves as a shelf when the bag is hung vertically on a fence.

Abstract: A portable, organized carrier for holding a variety of odd-sized goods includes two sets of layered, co-nesting, pocket-mounting flaps foldable around a comparted core area. The folded flaps are capped and clamped together by a pair of shell-like covers mounted at opposite longitudinal ends of the carrier. Shoulder and waist straps as well as a handle allow for use of the carrier as a backpack or a tote bag.

Abstract: A luggage article includes a main body including a first wall, a flap, and a first gusset attached to the main body and to the flap, with the flap being moveable from a closed position in which the flap is partially attached to the main bag body to an open position in which the flap is at least partially attached from the main bag body to form a storage compartment defined by the first wall and the flap that can receive an item therein. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims.

Abstract: A portable carrying apparatus for holding and carrying a compact disc (CD) player and a plurality of different compact discs and including a top lid portion, a middle CD holding portion and a bottom CD player holding portion. All of the portions of the portable carrying apparatus are hingeably connected together so that they can be independently moved away from each other. The top lid portion is held in place against the CD holding portion of the portable apparatus through attachment means. With the top lid portion moved upwardly and away, the CD holding portion which holds a plurality of compact discs is exposed so that the user can take one or more of the compact discs and remove it from the CD holding portion. Thereafter, the CD holding portion itself can be moved away from the bottom CD player holding portion of the portable carrying apparatus.

Abstract: The carrying case or luggage item is in the form of a rectangular parallel piped container with a midpanel separating a forward compartment and a rear compartment wherein one of the compartments is designed for the storage of clothing or personal items including a hanging bag or wardrobe and the opposite side compartment is designed for the protective carrying of a personal computer and business records. In addition to a midpanel which separates the two compartments, the telescoping handle is provided to facilitate the separation of the compartments and to provide a means for transporting the luggage item which includes wheels on its bottom side.

Abstract: A soft-sided carrying case having pivotable upper compartments is disclosed. The soft-sided carrying case includes a lower compartment, with the lower compartment including a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall and a bottom wall. A first upper compartment is provided, with the first upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the first upper compartment pivotally meeting the lower compartment along a first line of intersection. A second upper compartment is disclosed, with the second upper compartment having a plurality of sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall, and with the second upper compartment pivotally meeting the first upper compartment along a second line of intersection. The first and second upper compartments are both pivotable about their respective lines of intersection between folded positions in which the first and second upper compartments overlie the lower compartment and unfolded positions.

Abstract: A utility bag. The bag can be utilized for hanging applications. The bag includes a bag body and an extension hanging pouch. The body includes four folds and two sidings that are deployed on both sides of the fourth fold, such that the four folds will form a pouch with sidings on both sides once the sealing zipper is drawn to close the bag. On top of the fold is provided a hanging hook, which together with a first coupling element provided on a chosen spot inside the fourth fold, makes possible the first coupling element being abutted upon an extension hanging pouch for series application once the body is fully developed and is generally used in a hanging position.

Abstract: A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable pocket that is configured to support a beverage container on the exterior of the piece of baggage. The pocket is constructed of a mesh material and has an elastic strap along an upper edge that allows the pocket to expand to support various size containers, such as bottled water. When not in use, the pocket can be held collapsed against or inside the piece of baggage by a closure mechanism such as a zipper. This conceals the pocket to improve the aesthetic appearance of the piece of baggage and reduces the risk of snagging the mesh pocket as the piece of baggage is transported.

Abstract: A piece of baggage is provided with a retractable pocket that is configured to support a beverage container on the exterior of the piece of baggage. The pocket is constructed of a mesh material and has an elastic strap along an upper edge that allows the pocket to expand to support various size containers, such as bottled water. When not in use, the pocket can be held collapsed against or inside the piece of baggage by a closure mechanism such as a zipper. This conceals the pocket to improve the aesthetic appearance of the piece of baggage and reduces the risk of snagging the mesh pocket as the piece of baggage is transported.

Abstract: An article for use with a laptop computing device protects the device during periods of non-use, including transport, while stabilizing the device when positioned on a user's lap. The article provides a base panel having front, rear and two side sections, a lower surface adapted to rest on a user's lap, and an upper surface to receive the bottom surface of the laptop device. The preferred embodiment includes two side panels, each with a storage compartment, which may be dressed over the user's thighs to assist in stabilizing the laptop device during use. Attachment means are preferably provided for securing the side panels to one another across the top surface of the computing device during periods of non-use or transport. Preferably flexible front and rear panels may also be folded over and onto the top surface of the computer in overlapping fashion beneath the secured side panels to create a protective device wrapper in conjunction with surrounding closure means and a carrying handle.

Abstract: A snowmobile trunk bag which exhibits better wear resistance in those areas which are subject to being bombarded with snow, ice and debris during operation of the snowmobile includes a plurality of fabric panels defining an enclosed storage space and exterior surfaces of the bag, a position retainer secured to one of the panels to allow the snowmobile trunk bag to be properly positioned and retained when the bag is secured to a snowmobile, and a plurality of waterproof overlays. Each of the waterproof overlays is secured to a selected exterior surface of the snowmobile trunk bag to provide reinforcement against wear and resistance to moisture penetration at the selected exterior surfaces.

Abstract: A storage bag for use to conceal items within the passenger or back floor areas of a vehicle. The storage pack includes four fabric pack side surfaces, a fabric pack bottom surface and a fabric pack top surface. The pack top surface has a straight zipper provided for access into a compartment. Each of the four fabric pack side surfaces includes two according fold collapsible vertical side edges, a curved zipper for access into the compartment, and two fabric handles each having a D-shaped portion defining a hand receiving opening. Each of the zippers includes a locking fixture that is lockable to the zipper tab with a luggage lock of the like.

Abstract: A purse system comprising two or more decorative purse bodies each with at least one removable transparent, multiple compartment inner purse lining which is positionable within an interior bottom portion of each of the decorative purse bodies.

Abstract: A modular carry-all assembly typically comprising two containers, one of which is connected by emplacement upon the other, each suitable for independent or separate carrying. Examples include a purse, baby supply bag, briefcase and rucksack. Bearing straps of one of the assembly members are extended through a slider band of the other such that the latter pends loosely from the former in a non-integral manner.

Abstract: A travel and storage bag includes two side sections releasably fastened to an intermediate center section to form the bag into a travel bag. Unfastening the side sections from the center section allows the center section to be folded and stored, reveals pockets and compartments, and allows the bag to be used as a hanging bag and organizer.

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: The present invention is generally directed to a foldable pocket assembly that is coupled to a cover of a binder along one of the edges of the pocket assembly. The pocket assembly has a first portion and a second portion divided by a fold line. The second portion is foldable along the fold line and adapted to releasably hold in the folded position adjacent to the first portion. Each portions may have a pocket or adapted to hold pencils and pens. As such, the present invention makes more efficient use of the space left between the cover and the papers held in the three ring binder to increase the carrying capacity of the binder. Furthermore, some pockets are not visible so that sensitive items may be more securely held in the hidden pockets.

Abstract: A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch having front, rear and side-walls defining an interior open topped chamber for holding tied pet-waste loaded plastic litter bags containing retrieved pet-waste. The rear wall is extended forming a unitary flap cover having interior opening and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides threof. The exterior opening pocket is closed by a “hook and pile” Velcro closure. An open topped side-pocket having a restricted bottom opening is secured along a side-wall of the pouch. A sanitizer dispensing container with a dispensing cap is seated securely within the side-pocket with the dispensing cap passing through the restricted bottom opening. The flap cover carries the “hook” portion of a second “hook and pile” Velcro closure and the front wall carries the “pile” portion of said closure, the “pile” portion being longer than the “hook” portion and being located on the front wall.

Abstract: A multipocket carrying case, comprises a primary shell of pliable material formed of a pair of substantially identical half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming a primary receptacle, each half shell formed of a rectangular back panel with a bottom panel, a top panel and two end panels secured along the periphery of the back panel forming a primary receptacle, a multipocket panel assembly secured to the back panel and comprising a zig zag or pleated folded panel forming overlapping front and back folds, the back folds secured to a back panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a closure panel secured along an edge to the back panel to thereby overlap and close the plurality of pockets. Another embodiment of the carrying case comprises an expandable and adjustable case for carrying many differing types of items in an organized fashion, and particularly suited for carrying a few clothing items.

Abstract: Luggage for a sports vehicle, such as a snowmobile, is provided with a collapsible beverage compartment to provide more convenient access to stored beverages, without detracting from the functional and esthetic aspects of the luggage when beverages are not being stored. The luggage includes a bag having a plurality of panels defining an enclosed space, at least one strap connected to the bag for securing the bag to a sports vehicle, a collapsible beverage compartment projecting from one of the panels of the bag, and a foam insert disposed within the collapsible beverage compartment, the foam insert defining at least one cylindrical storage space for holding a beverage can.

Abstract: A bag includes a casing pivotally secured to one side portion for allowing the cellular phone to be engaged into and removed from the casing without opening the bag. A housing is secured in the bag, and a casing includes a bottom portion pivotally coupled to the housing at a hinge line. The upper portion of the casing is detachahly secured to the bag for opening the casing. One or more fasteners are secured to the bag, and the casing includes one or more curved slots for slidably receiving the fasteners and for pivotally coupling the casing to the bag.

Abstract: A carrying case is provided including a base with an open top. Also included is a top assembly have a top face with a downwardly extending peripheral lip integrally coupled thereto and depending therefrom for defining an interior space and an open bottom with a lower peripheral edge. The lower peripheral edge of the top assembly is hingably coupled to the base. The top assembly further includes a cover for selectively closing the interior space thereof.

Abstract: Luggage includes first and second separate pouches connected by a web and is adapted to be positioned over the handle of separate carrier luggage whereby the luggage may be utilized in a saddle bag type configuration or in an assembled configuration as a garment or other type bag.

Abstract: A computer carrying case has an outer receptacle with walls of flexible material joined to form a fully enclosed volume. The outer receptacle receives a computer receptacle having front and back walls that include substantially rigid panels and that are coupled together at the ends by devices that permit the width of the computer receptacle between the front and back walls to be adjusted so that laptop computers of different thicknesses can be accommodated reasonably snugly.

Abstract: A wheeled article of luggage, which has a catalog case, is disclosed which includes an externally accessible auxiliary pocket configured for the reception of a laptop computer. The auxiliary pocket may also be accessed from the interior of the case, with the exterior, and interior access means being orthognally related, such that they will both be in a horizontal position when the catalog case is in either the wheeled, or stationary, open condition.