Abstract: The invention relates to a luggage with a shell having an upper section and a lower section connected by a hinge area. The upper section has a handle for handling the luggage with an upper framework between an upper handle and a lower support fastened in the upper section. The lower section has a lower framework which extends between a lower wall of the lower section and an upper support fastened in the lower section. The luggage being has an intermediate framework with a connector while being reversibly deployable between a position remote from the hinge area and a position of engagement of the connector into one of the supports while being arranged to prevent folding of the hinge area. The connector and the support includes a device for reversibly locking their engagement.

Abstract: A hair carrying system to carry hairpieces, such as hair extensions, utilizing a hanger to hold the hairpiece, and an elongated bag having an opening through which the hanger with the hairpiece can be introduced inside the bag, the bag having a top slit through which a hook portion of the hanger can protrude so that the hanger can hang the hairpiece and the bag in a safe location.

Abstract: A stand-up packaging apparatus for a shirt includes a shirt shaped front panel, a shirt shaped back panel, a top seal, an attachment mechanism, a gusset base, an interior chamber, and a top opening. The shirt shaped front panel and the back panel are perimetrically connected to each other except around a shoulder edge of the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel. The gusset base is connected in between a base edge of the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel so that the stand-up packaging apparatus for a shirt is able to stand-up on a flat surface. The interior chamber is positioned with the shirt shaped front panel and the back panel and accessed through the top opening, which is opened through the top seal and the attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism also shuts the top opening when necessary.

Abstract: A portable wardrobe storage and changing device for transporting uniforms and costumes to a performance site and then convert into a private changing station. The device includes a rigid internal frame with a lower frame and a perpendicularly aligned upward extending frame member. Attached to the lower frame are two wheels. Extending around the frame is a four-sided elongated bag with an adjustable upper lid. The elongated bag also includes a first vertical slide connector and a second horizontal slide connector that allows the bag to selectively opened or closed around the internal frame. Disposed between the lid and the elongated bag is a third slide connector that allows three edges of the lid to be selectively detached from the bag. When the three slide connectors are detached, the lid may be lifted and the two side panels and the two front panel sections maybe opened and extended to form a changing station.

Abstract: The present invention provides a socks accommodation device, which includes a body having an accommodation space therein, composed of a transparent or a translucent material, taking a cylindrical form with an axial length larger than a radial width, provided with a closed bottom portion at the lower end, and formed with a plurality of rows on the outer periphery, in which each row is composed of a plurality of axial long slot holes penetrating the sidewall, and provided with at least one hanger on the top end. Thus, the body can be hung at a corner of a wardrobe or a gap between clothes, and the socks could be accommodated in an orderly fashion with less occupied space, and are easier to be selected and picked.

Abstract: A necktie storage case provides an envelope defining a channel sized to carry a folded necktie. A slide allows convenient manual loading and unloading of a folded necktie into the interior channel of the envelope. The slide provides an elongated body sized for travel within the interior channel of the envelope and through a slide slot defined in the envelope. The elongated body of the slide carries a necktie support panel having a size which prevents passage through the slide slot. The slide is movable between three positions, a transfer position, wherein the necktie may be manually attached or removed from the slide; a retracted position, wherein the necktie is fully retracted within the interior channel of the envelope and the elongated body of the slide is withdrawn from the interior channel; and a storage position, wherein the elongated body of the slide is folded against and attached to an outside portion of the envelope.

Abstract: A box has front and back walls and a bottom wall extended between the lower margins of those walls. It also has side walls that are attached to the front and back walls and close the sides of the box. Each side wall contains two panels which are joined together at a manufacturer's joint midway between the front and back walls to create a column within the side wall. The column extends all the way to the bottom wall and enhances the strength of the side wall. In one embodiment the columns in the side walls support a beam that extends through the box and items may be suspended from the beam. In another embodiment, the bottom wall folds, as do the side walls at their columns, so that the box may be supplied in a knocked-down condition.

Abstract: A garment bag has a front wall that is longitudinally divided to provide a pair of flaps that are turnable away from each other to provide access to the interior of the bag. Each flap has a hinge with a series of detents to permit the flap to be held releasably in any one of a plurality of differently angulated positions. By virtue of this arrangement, access to the interior of the bag is provided, and the flaps may be set in different positions to accommodate available space in a closet.

Abstract: A flexible garment bag which requires no rigid frame is provided for protecting clothes hanging in a closet. The hanging garment bag of the invention is provided with a pair of longitudinally aligned closet rod apertures near the upper extremities of the opposite end walls and a closure flap extending from one side wall over the top of the garment bag to overlap the opposite side wall of the bag. The flap extends longitudinally between the end walls and spans a rod access opening slot that extends between the closet rod apertures. The closure flap is releasably securable to the opposite side wall so that the garment bag may be raised from beneath and installed with the overlapping flap supported atop a closet rod such that the closet rod supports the garment bag. A T-shaped access opening divides one of the flexible side walls into vertically elongated sections and is provided with a zipper. Fabric hook and loop releasable fastening strips hold the tops of the vertically elongated sections shut.

Abstract: A garment bag that may serve as a portable wardrobe comprises flexible front, back and side panels which define a compartment for containing articles of clothing and accessories. The front panel has a flap adapted to be rolled and stored in the bottom of the garment bag. The garment bag is provided with pockets that are accessible from inside the bag with the flap in its stowed position.

Abstract: A container for use in shipping garments on hangers has four surrounding walls, preferably, of multiple wall, corrugated kraft board. Dependently connected flaps which form a bottom for the container are arranged to permit shipment of the box in a collapsed condition. An entry flap provided on the front wall of the container is movable between a raised and lowered position. A lid for the container with depending sides is provided. A support structure is provided inside the container. It includes a horizontal support member preferably of wood supported at either end by vertical support members preferably of wood. The support members are held in position by securement plates. The sheet metal securement plates are formed into u-shaped clips which engage the side walls. A central tongue on each clip extends outwardly at an angle. An opening in the tongues receive the horizontal support member. The lower edges of the tongues form and engage in kerfs in the tops of the vertical support members.

Abstract: A suit bag comprises a bag portion of plastic film having a handle secured at each end of the bag. The sole means of entering the suit bag is provided by a slit or opening which extends between the ends of the bag. The handle is of plastic and has a hand grip portion integrally molded with a bar portion. A hook for hanging a suit is integrally molded with an edge of the bar portion opposite the hand grip portion. The bar portion of each handle is thermally welded to the respective bag end. The hand grip portion is exterior of the bag and is centrally located at the bag's end. The handles have fastening means exterior of the bag which mate with one another to secure the pair of handles together in face-to-face relationship with the hand grip portions aligned. With the handles fastened together, the bag is folded centrally of its length. The bag may be provided with means for closing the slit or opening of the bag.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to an apparel valise for carrying articles of clothing during travel, and more particularly to a valise for packing and carrying shirts. After packing, the valise may be placed in a suitcase or attache case maintaining the shirts in a pressed and wrinkle-free condition therein. The valise includes a substantially rectangular back and a substantially rectangular front section having a medial opening formed therein defining a pair of front side panels on adjacent sides of the opening providing convenient access to the interior of the valise. The front and back sections are joined by expandable side and bottom gusset sections so as to accommodate a plurality of shirts and an upper flat section integral with the back section is provided for covering the open top of the valise. With the flap raised and the side panels folded outwardly, a double opening is provided in said valise for conveniently packing and unpacking shirts therein.