Abstract: Soft luggage has a fabric side wall. Two pockets are stitched to the side wall. Each pocket has a crescent-shaped upper edge and a crescent-shaped lid hinged to the side wall. A slide fastener connects the lid to the crescent-shaped upper edge to close the pocket.

Abstract: A travel bag has a plurality of internal compartments and can be reformed to provide different configurations for those compartments. In one configuration, four compartments are arranged side-by-side, with the pairs of compartments being mirror images of one another. The inner compartments enclose cavities which are pointed at their upper and bottom ends, while the outer compartments are expanded to have a rectangular cross-sectional configuration. Dart-like seams formed at corners of the outer expanded compartments maintain the rectangular cross-sectional configuration. The opposing compartment pairs are joined together by upper and lower wall portions forming a hinged connection therebetween. A first sliding fastener provides access to both inner compartments, while second and third sliding fasteners provide access to respective outer compartments. The three sliding fasteners are arranged parallel to each other so as to be upwardly facing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible, utility travel pack for storing an infant's needs for care during travel, which pack can be hand carried, shoulder carried, or back carried by an attending adult, or suspended for carry from an infant portable carrier; the pack further including means to hide that structure used for carrying in modes not used when carried in a selected mode, and also including a novel satchel and pouch as part of the travel pack.

Abstract: A soft luggage-type suitcase having three compartments enclosed by panels or lids hinged to a container having top, bottom and side walls. One of the compartments is closed by a lid having a wide rim at its free end and a narrow rim forming a hinge of the lid to the container. A diagonal rim connects the narrow rim to the wide rim. A universal hanger is connected to the wide rim. An extender panel is hinged to the top wall of the container and cooperates with the lid and universal hanger for the packing of long garments.

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: A doubled hanging garment bag is provided in which first and second garment bags, each with its own characteristics, are provided with a closure encircling the peripheries of the bags and permitting selective joining of the bags. Thus, when a larger amount of space is required as for the carrying of a larger number of garments, the bags may be joined together for handling as one. When a smaller amount of space is required, the bags may be separated and only one used.

Abstract: A compartmented luggage for separating a travelers belongings and allowing convenient carrying and access. A foldout flap and a plurality of compartments are detachably mounted to an outer shell avoiding mixing of various types of clothing and use outside of cartage. The luggage also has a strap arrangement allowing cartage by handles, shoulder strap or on the user's back. The strap arrangement includes a strap retractor to reel in excess strap material. Strap material can also be used to attach one of the compartments to the outer shell of the luggage. Internal straps and hooks can also be provided to secure the various compartments within the outer shell. If a larger compartment is required, smaller compartments can be removed.

Abstract: The present invention is luggage adapted to be folded in half to form what is generally referred to as a pullman case for hand carry or to be carried by a soft handle on one end as a garment bag. The end of the luggage with the soft carrying handle has a rigid plate extending the width of the luggage between the outer fabric covering of the luggage and the fabric liner, the covering and the liner being secured to the plate. The outer covering has a zippered pocket therein into which can be stored a hook and cable for hanging the luggage over a rod, door or wall hook. The inner surface of the luggage is closed by two zippers, each extending from the bottom of the luggage along each size and meeting at the top of the inner surface. The outer surface of the luggage carries two large pockets spaced apart at the central portion of the luggage length. Access to one of the pockets is by means of a single zipper extending the width of the pocket on its outer surface.

Abstract: An article of luggage has first and second side walls joined by a joining wall. In preferred embodiments, the luggage further included a zipper positioned against the inner surface of the first side wall and forming a closure to a pocket of dimension similar to that of the side wall, and the joining wall includes a second zipper or gusset. A method of forming an article of luggage is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locker bag specifically designed for golfers for storing and organizing the usual golf accessories, valuables and clothing items used by a golfer, male or female. The bag is designed to hang from the inside of the locker door and has a multiplicity of expandable pockets attached to a backing.

Abstract: A double zipper lock for a luggage case comprises a base with a housing containing a combination lock, and a U-shaped loop adapted to embrace the housing. Arms of the loop are pivotally mounted on opposite ends of the housing and a bight portion of the loop cooperates with portions of the base to form chambers that, when closed, trap zipper sliders. When the combination lock is set on-combination, the user may lift the loop, to free the sliders, by engaging the bight portion with the fingers of a hand and using the thumb to press a manual actuator inwardly of the housing. The actuator is part of a bolt that is supported for pivotal and translational movement. The translational movement, which is permitted only when the lock is on-combination, causes pivotal movement of a latch member from a latching position to an unlatching position. In the latching position, the latch member prevents lifting of the loop.

Abstract: A removable car accessory container including a container, which is substantially rectangular and has four walls and a top and bottom, a zipper attached to one of the walls, one handle attached to one of the walls, suction cups on the bottom of the container, and tie-downs holding the container to the car.

Abstract: A carrying case is designed with a removable partition so that with the partition in place, compact discs may be stored and transported, and with the partition removed, the case serves as a utility or tote bag. The partition and inside walls of the case are formed with cooperative Velcro pads so that, in one embodiment, the partition is pivoted out of position, and in another embodiment, the partition may be removed from the case. A novel dual zippered top flap provides ready access for storing the compact discs, compact disc (CD) player, camcorder or other objects.

Abstract: A travel bag has a plurality of internal compartments and can be reformed to provide different configurations for those compartments. In one configuration, four compartments are arranged side-by-side, with the pairs of compartments being mirror images of one another. The inner compartments enclose cavities which are pointed at their upper and bottom ends, while the outer compartments are expanded to have a rectangular cross-sectional configuration. Dart-like seams formed at corners of the outer expanded compartments maintain the rectangular cross-sectional configuration. The opposing compartment pairs are joined together by upper and lower wall portions forming a hinged connection therebetween. A first sliding fastener provides access to both inner compartments, while second and third sliding fasteners provide access to respective outer compartments. The three sliding fasteners are arranged parallel to each other so as to be upwardly facing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel covered zipper assembly for the top of a portfolio with two heavy duty magnetic catches, one at each end thereof and being secured between the portfolio panels at the top to hide the zipper from view. A combination lock cooperating with a hasp protrudes from one end to be inserted into a catch portion at the side of the portfolio whereby the pull tab of the zipper can be grasped to slide open the top of the portfolio. Lock means, preferably combination lock means, are provided at the hasp. The covering is preferably constructed of high grade leather which is fastened by sewing to the other side panels of the portfolio at the top inner edges thereof. Easy access to the top of the portfolio for opening is not readily suggested by observing from the top because the cover assembly hides the zipper from view.

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 multi-compartment, expansible luggage bag has a main storage compartment with one or more expansible joints to increase the size of the main storage compartment. In conjunction with the main storage compartment, there is also provided a separable end storage compartment having an inner flexible membrane that can be extended inwardly beyond each of the expansion joints to maximize the volume of the end storage compartment when the expansion joints are open.

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: A convertible purse includes an outer purse having a plurality of panels defining an interior cavity, an inner purse, sized to be received within the interior cavity, the inner purse having a plurality of panels defining various compartments therein, some of the compartments having zippers with distinguishing indicia on their pull tabs, and a fastener to releasably attached the inner purse to the outer purse and allowing the inner purse to be interchanged with other outer purses.

Abstract: This invention relates to a marine power cord stowage device and more particularly to a device 10 comprising a flexible front panel 12 and a flexible back panel 14 which are joined at all but one substantilly straight edge to form opening 18, a cover 32 which is engagable to close opening 18 so that passages remain in opening 18, and a mounting structure 42 operable to removably mount device 10 on a suitable boat structure. The device of this invention allows a boat user to safely stow surplus lengths of marine power cord when in use at dock, yet does not require permanent mounting on a boat.

Abstract: A sewn polyolefin in fabric bag which uses the molded shapes of the polyolefin material to form a shaped enclosure. Enclosure means and a fabric hinge are sewn directly to the polyolefin enclosure means to form the completed bag. The bags formed in this manner have many of the advantages of both soft and hard shelled bags. The polyolefin material is capable of providing a predetermined shape but has a soft exterior surface and is deformable. Sewing can be done using conventional sewing techniques. Polyolefin materials have not previously been usable in this manner because of their inability to bond or weld in reliable manner to other materials.

Abstract: A protective wheelchair cover into which a wheelchair is easily introduced, and methods of using same during the transportation or storage of a wheelchair. The cover provides a complete enclosure into which a wheelchair can be easily rolled. The cover provides protection during the transportation of a wheelchair by motor vehicle, or during storage of a wheelchair.

Abstract: A foldable carry bag generally includes a flexible outer shell, foldable along a centerline thereof, to enable the bag to be opened to provide easy accessibility to compartments therein which are defined by flexible flaps attached to the outer shell and removably attached by zippers to flexible strips attached to end pieces of the carry bag. The bag is foldable to a flat configuration for storage and has the advantage of providing separate compartments within the bag which are easily accessible for packing and unpacking clothes, as well as arrangement of clothes or articles therein, while at the same time maintaining the lightweight and inexpensive features of conventional carry bags.

Abstract: A bulk material bag includes an inner bag united with a cover bag. One tape of a closed slide fastener overlaps the interior of an inner bag rear top extension and is secured thereto. The top extension, together with the attached closed slide fastener and a rear top cover bag flap is folded over the front face of the cover bag and the second tape of the slide fastener is secured to the front face of the cover bag and the flap is secured to the front face of the cover bag and covers and protects the slide fastener until the initial opening of the bulk material bag.