Abstract: A tool case includes a body having a base and a pivotal lid, forming a storage space therein. A pair of panels is located in the storage space when the lid is closed. The first panel and the second panel are pivotally connected to each other at a common hinged edge, the pair of panels being movable between a stowed position in relation to the body, and an expanded position in relation to the body, such that in the expanded position at least one surface of each of the first and second panel are accessible. The first panel further comprises at least one unfixed edge and the second panel further comprises at least one fixed edge pivotally connected to the body. In the stowed position, the unfixed edge is substantially proximate to the fixed edge. In the expanded position, the unfixed edge is substantially distant from the fixed edge.

Abstract: A storage tote includes a base and a selectively movable lid. A support assembly is secured to the base. The support assembly is movable between a folded position and a deployed position. In the folded position, the support assembly extends generally parallel to the surface upon which it is supported. In the deployed position the support assembly extends generally downwardly to support the base at a height substantially above the support surface. In this manner, the storage tote may be configured in at least two orientations as desired for access by the user thereof. The support assembly may include a pair of opposing legs. The storage tote may be insulated.

Abstract: A hard suitcase includes a base portion and a lid portion each formed of a plastics material of such characteristic that the base and lid portions retain their intended shape. The hard suitcase also includes a zip fastener arrangement that is stitched to the base and lid portions. The zip fastener arrangement has an expandability feature to permit volume expansion of the hard suitcase.

Abstract: A travel bag is disclosed to include two rigid side panels symmetrically disposed at two opposite lateral sides, a rigid top panel disposed at the top side, a rigid bottom panel disposed at the bottom side, a retractable handle provided at the back side, and a cover provided at the front side, a reinforcing wire fastened to the periphery of the side panels, the top panel and the bottom panel to bind the side panels, the top panel and the bottom panel tightly together, and two rubber packing strips and a cloth covering provided between side panels to cause a sense of beauty.

Abstract: A combination travel bag having a cloth body, a top frame and a bottom frame and two rectangular side open frames respectively fastened to the openings on the top, bottom and two opposite lateral sides of said cloth body, two side panels respectively covered with a covering and respectively fastened to said rectangular side open frames, and two decoration strips respectively fastened to said rectangular side open frames around the covering at each of said side panels.

Abstract: A method of constructing a hard suitcase including forming a shaped base portion and a shaped lid portion from a plastics material of such characteristic that the portions retain their intended shape, and attaching to each of said portions the respective zipped portions of a zip fastener arrangement by a stitching operation involving a securing thread. A further Zip arrangement provided between the Zip arrangement and the lid portion enables increase in the storage volume of the case.

Abstract: A luggage structure is disclosed to include a hard plastic body internally decorated with a curtain, a metal reinforcing inner frame and a metal reinforcing outer frame respectively fastened to inner and outer diameters of the hard plastic body, a flexible supplementary frame attached to the topmost edge of the hard plastic body and riveted to the metal reinforcing inner frame, a fabric cover fastened to the flexible supplementary frame and adapted to close/open the luggage, and a fabric shell riveted to the metal reinforcing outer frame and covered over the flexible supplementary frame.

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 carrying case with removable and replaceable interior panels is disclosed in which structure is provided in the case for releasably retaining such interior panels in fixed position within the case.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for making a covering panel for a portable case, the process including a step of bonding a lining and a sheet of foamed EVA by an adhesive agent then cutting it into base panels according to the desired sizes, a step of bonding a face layer to each base panel by a layer of polyethylene through the process of heating and pressing and then punching each panel into the desired shape.

Abstract: A briefcase includes two casing halves which are hinged to one another to allow movement between a closed position and an open position, a pair of briefcase frames respectively attached to one of the casing halves, a handle piece attached to one of the briefcase frames, and a lock incorporated in the briefcase frames. Each of the casing halves is made of a laminate which inlcudes an inner layer made of a soft lining fabric, a center layer made of an elastic plastic foam, and an outer layer made of a strong fabric cloth.

Abstract: Some softsided cases (luggage cases with cloth panel bodies) include the frame structures to hold them erect and give them some structural rigidity. The ability of such frame members to withstand crushing forces without damage varies considerably. Also, the weight of such frame members can work against the inherent lightness of softsided luggage. Disclosed is a luggage case and a frame member for the luggage case which includes a panel. The panel comprises a pair of cloth laminae attached to one another at a peripheral seam structure. Between the laminae are positioned flexible elongated members preferably along the diagonals of the laminae if the laminae has a rectangular or trapezoid shape. These elongated members are engaged at the corners by holding means which have sockets to receive the elongated members, and specially shaped outer edges which engage a substantial portion of the peripheral seam at the corners. The elongated members cross one another in the middle of the panel.

Abstract: A carrying case has a box and a lid. The box and lid are both compression-molded from a laminate of fabric-foam-fabric. The lid is hinged to the box along one edge. A slide fastener interconnects the remaining free edges of the box and lid to close the lid to the box.

Abstract: A designer handbag is formed as a flexible pouch having a top opening communicating with a hollow interior. Front and back surfaces of the pouch are formed from a fur pelt material. A flap is formed by a top portion of the back surface and is dimensioned to selectively close the open top. Opposite side surfaces and a bottom surface of the pouch are formed from a leather material. A metallic ribbing extends across the front and back surfaces at an intersection of the fur pelt and leather materials. An ornamental latch mechanism is provided for securing the flap in a closed position. Actuating buttons of the latch mechanism include settings for ornamental gems.

Abstract: An elongate box with hinged cover is described particularly designed for canoe camping and travel. The box panels are reinforced at adjoining edges by square section posts defining flat spaces for receiving insulation panels flush with the respective box panels. A table panel for table use is secured to the undersurface of the box cover for storage during canoe travel. During table use, the table panel is secured by brackets to the side of the box. A multi-use coupling is formed adjacent one edge of the table panel for securing the table panel to the undersurface of the box cover and for coupling the top of a support leg to the table panel for weight bearing table use. Flexible loop handles are provided on the end of the box with quick disconnect couplings such as snap hooks for securing the handle loops over a thwart or other strut of a canoe during canoe travel. The box cover latch is also designed for quick release using a flexible thong for rapid access to the box during canoe travel.

Abstract: The specification discloses a shell for luggage and the like comprising wood fibers, glass fibers, paper scrap, glass beads, and plastic resin. The mixture is blended with water to form a slurry, is vacuum formed and is then molded under heat and pressure.