Abstract: The briefcase and backpack luggage includes a housing that may carry a plurality of items. The housing comprises a case portion of the housing that may store the items. A folder portion of the housing is coupled to the case portion of the housing. The folder portion of the housing may store items. A handle is coupled to the housing. The handle may be gripped. A strap is coupled to the housing. The strap may be positionable on the user so the housing is retained on the user.

Abstract: A carrying case for a portable electronic device includes an inner compartment having a front panel and a side panel extending peripherally around the front panel to define a hollow interior. A pivotal flap extending across width of the front panel is formed as an upper part of the front panel connected thereto through a living hinge. A plurality of spaced resilient dimples extends into the interior of the inner compartment from at least the front panel. The living hinge comprises an internal crease in a front panel material. The internal crease extends inwardly in to the material toward an exterior of the inner compartment from the front panel.

Abstract: Broadly, the bag may be a drab heavyweight Cudara double strap duffle bag with: (1) a flap-covered and water proofed zipper along the length of the bag; (2) a light fabric bottom so that ownership identity information may be readily stenciled thereon the light fabric; and (3) a chain or other lock on the top flap so that the bag may be locked or chained to a secure location.

Abstract: A storage bag including an outer casing having an inner compartment configured to store a laptop computer or laptop computer-sized item therein. The bag further includes a first access opening formed at or along an upper edge of the inner compartment and communicating with the inner compartment. The first access opening is sized to allow a laptop computer or laptop computer-sized item to pass therethrough and into the inner compartment. The bag also has a second access opening formed along a back surface of the outer casing and communicating with the inner compartment. The second access opening is sized to allow a laptop computer or laptop computer-sized item to pass therethrough and into the inner compartment.

Abstract: A case, a system and/or a method for storing and/or for transporting articles are provided. The case, the system and/or the method operate to store and/or to transport articles, such as, for example, office-related articles and personal articles. A first compartment forms a first volume that may be protected by walls of the case. Further, a second compartment forms a second volume. The second compartment extends into the first volume of the first compartment. The second compartment receives and/or stores the articles towards the interior of the first compartment. The second compartment has a divider for maintaining a position of the articles in the second compartment and restricts movement of the articles outward with respect to the interior of the first compartment. The second compartment is opened to form a tray for accessing one or more of the articles without opening the first compartment.

Abstract: A carry-on case (2) comprising a packing compartment (12) defined by a lower textile panel (16) and a zipper track (8) that extends along a bottom edge of the packing compartment (12). Packing compartment is accessible from the top of the case (2) via a three sided zipper track (8) extending along the top edge, right, and left sides of the packing compartment (12) to permit all-sided access therein.

Abstract: Luggage cases that are sized and shaped to be carried on to the passenger compartment of a commercial airplane are called carry-on luggage cases. Cases small enough to fit below the passenger seat 28 immediately in front of the traveler must be very small and compact and generally interfere with comfortable placement of the passenger's feet during travel. The disclosed luggage case 2 includes a tapering reinforced portion 22 of the main packing door 18 on which a passenger may wish to place or rest his or her feet during travel. This main packing door 18 is constructed to bend and open to give access to a specially designed slanting shelf area 12 where a bottled drink 16 or cosmetics can be easily accessed without removing the case 2 from its stowed position beneath the front passenger seat 28.

Abstract: An improved duffel bag with inner removable panels can be configured with a large main space or a central space and end spaces. The removable panels can zip up into place to divide the bag into a central space and end spaces, or can be unzipped and rolled up to create one large space or two sections. A main flap closure provides access to the central space, and end openings with zipper closures provide access to the end spaces. The bag can be available in a range of sizes and styles.

Abstract: A guitar case comprises a guitar body receiving case portion, a guitar body portion cover and a neck portion case top. A neck portion case bottom and a neck portion case sidewall off further provided. A top neck zipper portion secures the neck portion case top to the neck portion case sidewall. A bottom neck zipper portion secures the neck portion case bottom to the neck portion case sidewall. A zipper portion secures the guitar body portion cover to the guitar body receiving case portion.

Abstract: A case, a system and/or a method for storing and/or for transporting articles are provided. The case, the system and/or the method operate to store and/or to transport articles, such as, for example, office-related articles and personal articles. A first compartment forms a first volume that may be protected by walls of the case. Further, a second compartment forms a second volume. The second compartment extends into the first volume of the first compartment. The second compartment receives and/or stores the articles towards the interior of the first compartment. The second compartment has a divider for maintaining a position of the articles in the second compartment and restricts movement of the articles outward with respect to the interior of the first compartment. The second compartment is opened to form a tray for accessing one or more of the articles without opening the first compartment.

Abstract: A bag for use in sorting items is provided. The bag includes a body that at least partially defines an upper compartment and a top opening to allow access to the upper compartment. A lower compartment is at least partially defined by the body. Both the upper and lower compartments are configured for holding items therein. The body defines a selectively closable lower compartment opening to allow access to the lower compartment. A partition is disposed between the upper and lower compartments. The partition defines a partition aperture to allow the transfer of items from the upper compartment to the lower compartment based on the size and shape of the items to sort the items between the upper and lower compartments.

Abstract: A carry bag for pets includes a construction that has a general rectangular, parallelepiped configuration and incorporates first and second mesh flaps which may be folded to provide for easy ingress and egress of a pet from the bag. The flaps are designed to be retained in an open condition by means of magnetic catches. The configuration of the carry bag is designed to enhance the comfort of a pet retained therein.

Abstract: A device and method for containing and hanging clothes, according to which the clothes are contained in a body member and a hanging system is manually moved between a retracted position in which it is supported by, and contained in, the body member, and an extended position in which it is supported by, and extends from, the body member. The clothes can be hung on the hanging system in its extended position.

Abstract: The carrying device of the present invention provides a unique construction which allows a user to collapse and store the carrying device in a way that allows it to be deployed, set-up quickly, and packed away again. The carrying device of the present invention comprises a back panel, a front panel, a bottom panel and side panels. When the panels of the carrying device are zipped together, the carrying device provides a convenient enclosure for storing and carrying items. When the panels of the carrying device are unzipped, the carrying device may be collapsed to a compact shape for easy storage.

Abstract: This invention provides a case system that removably stores a laptop computer so that it can be removed normally through the top of the case when needed, but also through a flap formed in the side of the case while residing upon a tray with retention lips on at least three sides. The case can be a briefcase, messenger bag or backpack, among other styles. The tray edge facing the top opening is free of any lip or raised obstruction to allow laptop removal from the case through a conventional top flap. The tray is withdrawn/slid from the side of the case unzipping and opening the side flap. The tray is tethered to the case interior so that it extends only slightly beyond the adjacent edge of the case. In this manner, the tray/laptop is prevented from excess rotational movement (e.g. jackknifing) with respect to the case. The tray is free of any x-ray opaque structures or materials, thereby allowing an unobstructed scan to be performed on the laptop.

Abstract: A toiletry supplies carrying case including an exterior panel of fabric with multiple interior and/or exterior pockets of varying sizes consisting of fabric or other materials, with or without multiple closures for said pockets. The case lies flat when in an open position, then rolls into a closed position and is held closed by one or more closures consisting of elastic, hook and loop, snaps or other closure. Each pocket can be used to accept toiletries or other small items needed for travel, baby-care or any number of applications which need organization and/or transport and/or storage. There are four sets of interior pockets on one exterior pocket. The first interior pocket is comprised of three smaller sections made to accept very small items such as bandages or other similarly sized items. The second and third interior pockets are sized to accept diapers, wipes cases and other similarly sized items.

Abstract: A collapsible piece of luggage is disclosed. The piece of luggage may have wheels and an extendable and retractable handle. The sidewall, bottom and cover of the luggage have sufficient rigidity to hold their own shape and may be folded into a storage configuration in which the piece of luggage is smaller in width and depth. Additionally, the luggage includes an expansion feature that allows the luggage cover to expand outward pyramidally so as to increase the storage volume of the luggage.

Abstract: A briefcase that is used to jointly support a projector and a computer and to allow quick and easy connection between the projector and the computer prior to the presentation, only one power connection from the briefcase to the electrical outlet upon arrival and without requiring that either of the components be removed from the briefcase for desired operation. The briefcase includes a first section to receive the computer and a second section to receive the projector, with the first section and the second section sharing a center partition. A first securing or closure member is connected to the central partition, and a first connecting element is attached proximate one end of the closure member, with a corresponding first connecting element being affixed proximate one edge of the first outer surface to secure the computer in the first section.

Abstract: A device is disclosed that has a body and one or more pockets. The body has first side that is connected to a second side so that the first side can move relative to the second side such that the body can be placed in at least one open position and a closed position. One or more pockets are attached to the interior surface of the body that are configured to hold at least one shoe. A first portion of the at least one pocket can move relative to a second portion of the at least one pocket such that the at least one pocket can be placed in an open position or a closed position. The second portion of the at least one pocket being substantially transverse to the first portion of the at least one pocket when the pocket is in the open position.

Abstract: A dual compartment, dual open mouth tool bag is fabricated from flexible material forming the side and top panels of the bag and the dual access openings. Each of the separate open mouth openings provides separate access to an individual compartment within the bag. The compartments may, in an alternative embodiment, be connected one to the other.

Abstract: Dual access hand luggage having in the interior a stowage cell system or assembly, preferably made of stretch fabric, that permits isolation packing and orthogonal stowage and retrieval of goods retained in the cells by access from either face of the suitcase. For roll-on type travel bags, a pop-up handle is provided in a side wall, rather than on the back face as in current luggage. The inventive system is particularly useful for suitcases, carry-on or roll-on bags, back packs, totes, brief cases, and laptop cases. Dual-sided external access combined with internal, modular, fixed-size or variable-size stowage cells, oriented generally orthogonal to the planes of both sides, permits packing and selective removal of articles through either face of the bag so that articles otherwise buried in the bag are easily removed by flipping the bag over and accessing the item through the openable back face.

Abstract: A combination travel and laundry bag (10) comprises a main compartment having a substantially parallelepiped shape with a top side (16), a bottom side (20), a front side (12), a rear side (40), a left side (14), and a right side (18), a first opening that is selectively closed for providing access to the main compartment as a travel bag on at least one side selected from the group of the front side, the left side, and the right side, and an opening on the top side that is selectively closed, wherein at least a first meshed bag is selectively attached to portions of the periphery of the top side.

Abstract: A combination backrest and storage compartment for a motorcycle or the like includes a bag made of flexible material, dimensioned to fit in the space between the driver's seat and the sissy bar of the motorcycle. A rigid frame is removably located within the bag, and the front of the frame is connected to the back of the frame by an elongated rigid brace. A flexible strap member is attached to the bag and extends around the front of the bag to allow it to be releasably secured to the sissy bar to pull the bag, and the frame located within the bag, rearwardly into tight engagement with the sissy bar. This secures the combination bag and storage compartment onto the motorcycle. A padded lumbar support backrest is attached to the outside of the bag adjacent the driver's seat.

Abstract: A case having a rectangular parallel-piped shape includes a rigid board inserted into a pocket defined in a lateral and bottom sides of the case. The board maintains the shape of the case in cooperation with wheel housings and a bracket attached to the bottom and lateral sides. A telescoping handle is also attached to the reinforcing board.

Abstract: Dual access hand luggage having in the interior a stowage cell system or assembly, preferably made of stretch fabric, that permits isolation packing and orthogonal stowage and retrieval of goods retained in the cells by access from either face of the suitcase. For roll-on type travel bags, a pop-up handle is provided in a side wall, rather than on the back face as in current luggage. The inventive system is particularly useful for suitcases, carry-on or roll-on bags, back packs, totes, brief cases, and laptop cases. Dual-sided external access combined with internal, modular, fixed-size or variable-size stowage cells, oriented generally orthogonal to the planes of both sides, permits packing and selective removal of articles through either face of the bag so that articles otherwise buried in the bag are easily removed by flipping the bag over and accessing the item through the openable back face.

Abstract: A combination suitcase and baggage cart has a first case for storing items. A second case is retractably coupled to the first case and is also used for storing items. A set of wheels is coupled to the first case and the second case for moving the combination suitcase and baggage cart. Retaining fences are retractably coupled to the first case and the second case for holding items on the combination suitcase and baggage cart. A handle is coupled to the combination suitcase and baggage cart for pulling combination suitcase and baggage cart.

Abstract: A combination travel and laundry bag (10) comprises a main compartment having a substantially parallelepiped shape with a top side (16), a bottom side (20), a front side (12), a rear side (40), a left side (14), and a right side (18), a first opening that is selectively closed for providing access to the main compartment as a travel bag on at least one side selected from the group of the front side, the left side, and the right side, and an opening on the top side that is selectively closed, wherein at least a first meshed bag is selectively attached to portions of the periphery of the top side.

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: 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 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: A portable, hands-free and user friendly breast pump for facilitating breastfeeding, incorporates a dome-shaped housing having a servomotor mechanism; a hat-shaped flange having a chamber portion, a brim portion and an outlet, the chamber portion being formed so as to be placed over a nipple on a breast so as to define a chamber between the flange and the breast, and the brim portion being formed to surround the nipple and thereby form a suction seal therebetween; and a one-way venting element formed to operatively communicate with the chamber so as to vent pumped milk from the chamber via the outlet. The housing, the flange and the venting element are connected into an integral device held against the breast and underneath clothing so as to keep the integral device hidden. Breast milk is collected via a plastic collection bag that connects directly with the pump underneath clothing such that the milk is isolated from any contaminants in the air and may be easily stored immediately after being collected.

Abstract: A pet carrier comprises a container having side walls, a base and a top portion defining a space for receiving a pet. The container has at least one handle attached to it for carrying the container. An adjustable opening is provided in the container, and a padded material is formed along at least a portion of the edge of the opening. A pliable strip is provided in the opening to regulate the size and shape of the adjustable opening. Water dispensing may provided in or on the pet carrier.

Abstract: A handheld carrier having a pull-out storage pocket which is accessible from the interior and exterior of the carrier. The pull-out pocket is pivotally secured to a side wall of the carrier such that the pocket can be pivoted outward to permit access to the pocket from the exterior of the carrier and inward to permit access to the pocket from the interior of the carrier. The pull-out pocket may be incorporated within any conventional configuration of handheld carrier including purses, handbags, briefcases and handheld luggage.

Abstract: A tote-bag cooler includes a multi-chambered, closeable container enclosed by overlapping flaps creating a self-sealing, sleeve-style aperture. Handle straps may be attached to the sides of the container. A handle grip may be attached to the mid-section of one of the handle straps and may be wrapped around the opposing handle strap when grasping the handle straps. A shoulder strap may be included also. The outer surface of the container optionally may include a beverage holder, a seat belt strap, mesh pockets, and/or a fabric pocket.

Abstract: A case for transporting and operating a mobile office system comprised of a portable computer and a portable printer. The computer and printer are separated to protect them when being transported, yet when the case is opened both computer and printer can quickly and easily be operated from within the case with minimal connecting or repositioning. Printed paper exiting a particular printer model can be accommodated by a cutout in the base of the case or a curved ramp within the case.

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: The present invention provides a utility bag for carrying small and minute items and larger items such as medium size tools and the like from place to place in safety. The bag has a generally rectangular first compartment with has an opening therein and contains at least one removable tray and a second substantially pocketbook shaped compartment. A plurality of pockets are attached to the outside perimeter of the first compartment, except for the wall containing the opening. Using the bag of the present invention, the user can carry tools of various kinds and sizes and the like in the second compartment and in the pockets surrounding the first compartment and small/minute items in the tray located within the first compartment.

Abstract: A travel organizer system is provided including an intermediate portion with a flexible carrying strap mounted thereon. A pair of side portions are hingably coupled to the intermediate portion each with a plurality of compartments formed therein for carrying various travel related items therein.

Abstract: A bingo bag carrying case comprising a primary shell of weatherproof pliable material, the shell formed of at least two half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming at least two receptacles, 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 the at least two receptacles, a multipocket panel assembly secured to the external facing side panel of one of the half shells and including a pleated or zig-zag folded panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a foldable closure panel that is secured along the hinging edge along the common side of one of the external half shells and folds over the plurality of pockets. The lower closure panel has multiple pockets for storing assorted items.

Abstract: A portable device for the storage of items within a frame with two open ends. The two open ends may be removably closed with covers removably attached to the frame. A first storage device moveable between a first position and a second position is configured to contain items placed therein. The first position is a closed position, wherein the first storage device extends generally completely within the frame. The second position is a open position, wherein the storage device extends at least partially outside the frame. A second storage device is connected to the frame and is slidable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the second storage device extends generally completely within the frame. In the second position, the second storage device extends at least partially outward from the frame.

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.

Abstract: A portable animal carrier is disclosed which permits the transportation of a small animal, such as a cat or dog, in the passenger compartment of an airplane, by securely and safely containing the animal, but permitting placement below the airplane seat. In addition to providing manual carrying of the portable animal carrier, wheels are provided to permit smooth, quiet, and reliable movement, thereby relieving the user from carrying the weight of the animal carrier.

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 suitcase is provided having compartments for storing various types of articles in the distinct compartments. Preferably, the compartments are implemented to store in one compartment toiletries and/or cosmetics and, in the other compartment, articles of clothing or the like. In one of the compartments, removable inserts are provided having separate sub-compartments or fastening mechanisms for holding various articles and the like. The inserts are removable from the compartment and include straps for hanging the same for ready access to the articles held by the insert.

Abstract: A bag is provided and includes a freely opening and closing bag body, casters allowing the bag to be moved in the self standing upright posture and fixed at the lower face of the bag body, and a handle which is freely extensible inwardly and outwardly of the bag body. The handle has a grip at its upper extremity and connects vertical rods at both extremities of the grip. The vertical rods are introduced into guide pipes fixed to the bag body so as to be freely extensible. The interior of the bag body is divided into two compartments with one on each side by the partition fixed at the bag body. The bag body has covers which open and close each compartment, and the guide pipes are fixed to the partition.

Abstract: A portable animal carrier is disclosed which permits the transportation of a small animal, such as a cat or dog, in the passenger compartment of an airplane, by securely and safely containing the animal, but permitting placement below the airplane seat. In addition to providing manual carrying of the portable animal carrier, a supplemental strap is provided which may be used to either accommodate the insertion of a pull out handle from a wheeled article of luggage, to retain the portable animal carrier on top of the wheeled article of luggage, or insertion of an automobile safety strap to safely retain the portable animal carrier on an automobile seat.

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

Abstract: A new handbag for allowing a user to organize and store the contents of a purse so that the contents may be easily transferred between variously designed and colored handbags. The inventive device includes an inner handbag disposed within an outer handbag. The inner handbag includes an inner shell with front and rear storage flaps pivotally coupled thereto. The inner shell defines an inner compartment for holding items and the front and rear storage flaps have loops, pockets, and pouches for holding items such as cosmetics, credit cards, and checkbooks. The outer handbag includes an outer shell and a closure flap. The inner shell is disposed within the main compartment of the outer shell. The front storage flap is inserted through a front slot in the front panel of the outer shell. Similarly, the rear storage flap is inserted through a rear slot in the rear panel of the outer shell.

Abstract: A protective carrying bag for a computer includes opposing front and back walls. An opening in the front wall provides access by a user for viewing a screen on the computer when the computer is contained within the bag. Opposing openable first and second side walls as well as a lower wall extend between the front and back walls. An openable upper flap is positioned between the front and back walls. A carrying strap is included which is capable of being secured in a first arrangement for carrying the bag in a substantially vertical orientation and in a second arrangement for carrying the bag in a substantially horizontal orientation such that the computer can be operated through the opening in the front wall while being carried in the substantially horizontal orientation.

Abstract: The carry pack is a rectangular shaped bag having a top compartment and a bottom compartment. The bottom compartment is sized to carry baby diapers in a quantity desired by the user. The top compartment is sized to carry a body wipe container usually of plastic with its cover. The user may then remove the diapers as needed from the bottom compartment through a side opening and remove body wipes by opening the cover or through opening provided in the body wipe container. An alternate version has only a diaper compartment with a side opening for access. The carry pack normally has a carry strap with buckle attached to the top.