Abstract: A segmented bag with a single continuous strap or dual or more straps. A duffle bag with two segments secured together with diametrically opposed longitudinal zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners and/or magnets. A multi-segmented bag with two semi-cylindrical segments secured together with longitudinal zippers and each semi-cylindrical segment having quarter sections secured together with an annular zipper. The single continuous strap functions as a hand grip or a shoulder strap and maintains the connectivity of the duffle bag segments even when separated. The dual strap permits the releasably secured bag segments to be separated completely.

Abstract: An improved case for washing garments including inner fasteners configured for use in releasably attaching and washing facial masks or bras or other garments to provide a practical means of securing them when tossed into a washing machine, thereby protecting their delicate materials and any fasteners and under-wires from the damage that can occur if they are placed directly into a machine.

Abstract: A segmented duffle bag with a single continuous strap. A cylindrical duffle bag with two segments secured together with diametrically opposed longitudinal zippers. A multi-segmented duffle bag with two semi-cylindrical segments secured together with longitudinal zippers and each semi-cylindrical segment having quarter sections secured together with an annular zipper. The single continuous strap functions as a hand grip or a shoulder strap and maintains the connectivity of the duffle bag segments even when separated.

Abstract: A luggage compression panel for compressing items accommodated in an interior space of luggage. The luggage compression panel includes, but is not limited to, a supporting structure defining a supporting area, and at least one locking mechanism for releasably fixing an engaging member of the luggage on the supporting structure.

Abstract: A wardrobe that has a frame assembly with at least one storage unit attached thereto; with the frame assembly including a base with a U-shaped front base and a U-shaped rear base; at least one base support member joining the front base and the rear base; a left upper frame that is inverted U-shaped and receives the front and rear bases; a right upper frame that is inverted U-shaped and receives the front and rear bases; a left cross support member; a right cross support member; a top support member that joins the left upper frame and the right upper frame; and a storage unit removably attached to a cross support member and a base support member.

Abstract: Embodiments of a container and method thereof for fitting within a backpack or daypack. The container includes a tubular liner extending between a first end and a second end and defining an axis, the tubular liner including a flexible side wall so that the tubular liner is moveable between a collapsed state and an expanded state. The tubular liner includes multiple partitions defined therein and extends generally orthogonal relative to the axis within the tubular liner. Upon the tubular liner being in the expanded state, the tubular liner includes multiple storage regions defined, at least in part, by the multiple partitions and the flexible side wall. The flexible side wall includes a door flap moveable between an open position and a closed position such that, upon the door flap being in the open position, the door flap facilitates access to the multiple storage regions defined within the tubular liner.

Abstract: A foldable tote box enables a content thereof to be visually checked under a state in which a lid is closed. The foldable tote box includes a box body including: a square or rectangular bottom surface part; front and rear side wall parts and right and left side wall parts corresponding to respective sides; a lid extending from an upper edge of the rear side wall part; and a reinforcement plate configured to reinforce the bottom surface part. The reinforcement plate is pivotably mounted on a lower edge of the front side wall part or the rear side wall part. The right and left side wall parts are inwardly foldable when a center portion of the bottom surface part is pulled up. Each of the side wall parts is formed of a frame member, and a sheet material including a transparent portion is supported by the frame member.

Abstract: A fabric folding article includes guide sections, cover section, and fold sections, cooperating to fold, place, and secure a fabric article inside the apparatus. The guide sections comprise three sections and folding sections comprise four sections cooperating to fold and place the article within the apparatus. The cover sections operate to secure the fabric article within the apparatus. The entire apparatus is made from a single material. Alternatively, the guide sections and the cover sections are made from a first flexible material and the fold sections are made from a second flexible material.

Abstract: The wardrobe box comprises a lid a bottom and side walls, comprising also a door at one of its side walls, wherein the lid comprises two hinged sectors engageable to each other. The sectors of the lid comprise preferably complementary flaps engageable to each other, and the door comprises a detachable closing element. This permits to use no additional closing element, such as e.g. adhesive tape, to close the lid and to keep the door closed.

Abstract: This compact storage, display, and dispensing system for folded garments comprises a plurality of stackable, flexible trays, each of which may hold a uniformly-folded garment, and vertical rails to which each tray may attach individually by magnets in single reinforced tray edges. Trays have nonslip upper surfaces so the garments do not slide off. Users view and select a desired garment, then remove the appropriate tray without disturbing adjacent garments or trays by simply pulling to overcome the magnetic force holding that tray attached. The remaining trays remain attached, and the force of gravity causes them to slide down the rails to occupy the space previously occupied by the now removed tray. Empty trays can either be added to the top of the stack, or removed for refilling. Due to the force of the magnets, removed trays remain in neat vertical stacks, either when empty or refilled.

Abstract: A garment bag for a collared shirt, the bag comprising a receptacle (52) arranged to receive a first portion of a shirt including the collar (26) and cover (40) arranged to receive the remainder of the said shirt and be rolled up around the receptacle, the receptacle being of greater rigidity than the cover. A method of folding a shirt having a back portion, two front portions, two sleeves and a collar is also disclosed, the method comprising the steps of folding the shirt centrally of the back and between the back and both front portions so that the back lies folded between the front portions, positioning one sleeve along each front portion, protecting the collar and rolling the remainder of the shirt around the protected collar. Preferably the shirt folding method and garment bag are used together.

Abstract: A hanging pail comprising a hanger pocket comprising an aperture for a hook portion of a clothes hanger, a mouth portion comprising an arcuate edge, a top half and a bottom half, wherein the top half overlaps the bottom half at a center of the mouth portion, a front body portion comprising a semi-rigid frame that extends around the arcuate edge of the mouth portion, a bottom portion comprising a top edge, a zipper that extends around a portion of the top edge of the bottom portion and connects the bottom portion to the front body portion and the rear body portion, and a connecting portion that connects the bottom portion to the rear body panel when the zipper is fully unzipped.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus in which a reusable bag is provided for the collection and return of soiled garments, laundry and/or other clothing items. The bag may be provided in the form of a hamper that is open at the top, with one or more hooks that allow the bag to be hung from a clothing rod, and is provided with engagement devices that allow the bag to be folded up when not in use, and then unfolded to various levels for containment and protection of clean items that have been hung on standard hangers. In some embodiments, garment protection flaps and a detachable accessory bag are provided inside the bag. In other embodiments, convenient handles are provided as part of the hangers which support the bags, the handles being positioned to balance the bag when it is being carried to avoid spilling the contents thereof, the bags having special flaps for engaging the hangers having the handles.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus in which a reusable bag is provided for the collection and return of soiled garments, laundry and/or other clothing items. The bag may be provided in the form of a hamper that is open at the top, with one or more hooks that allow the bag to be hung from a clothing rod, and is provided with engagement devices that allow the bag to be folded up when not in use, and then unfolded to various levels for containment and protection of clean items that have been hung on standard hangers. In some embodiments, garment protection flaps are provided inside the bag.

Abstract: A hanging pail comprising a hanger pocket comprising an aperture for a hook portion of a clothes hanger, a mouth portion comprising an arcuate edge, a top half and a bottom half, wherein the top half overlaps the bottom half at a center of the mouth portion, a front body portion comprising a semi-rigid frame that extends around the arcuate edge of the mouth portion, a bottom portion comprising a top edge, a zipper that extends around a portion of the top edge of the bottom portion and connects the bottom portion to the front body portion and the rear body portion, and a connecting portion that connects the bottom portion to the rear body panel when the zipper is fully unzipped.

Abstract: An air discharge valve for a vacuum-sealed clothes bag having a flexible container includes a valve body for openably closing the vacuum-sealed clothes bag. A hanger is attached to the valve body to extend upwards from the valve body, the hanger being arranged in a substantially coplanar relationship with the valve body. An anchor member is securely attached to the flexible container. First and second fixing caps are fixed to opposite surfaces of the anchor member. A cloth holder is suspended from the anchor member to hold a cloth contained in the flexible container. The valve body is fitted to the first and second fixing caps in a rotatable manner.

Abstract: The multi-suit bag contains a wardrobe member made of a soft fabric material. The wardrobe member has an elongated opening along a top side, a first top piece forming a first longer edge of the opening, a second top piece forming a second longer edge of the opening, and an elongated cover element attaching to the top edge of the second top piece. A fastener is configured between the first top piece and a first longer edge of the cover element. A number of supporting pieces and one or more top pieces are configured inside the cover element so as to enhance the cover element's strength. By receiving the hanging rod by the opening, flipping the cover element over the hanging rod, and closing the fastener, the multi-suit bag is quickly and conveniently hanged over the hanging rod.

Abstract: A portable rolled product containing a small roll of sheets, such as tissues or wet wipes, is particularly useful for uses outside the home. The roll of sheets is contained within a flexible package, such as a plastic film wrapper, having a roll housing portion and an extended dispensing portion or channel through which the user withdraws the product. After the desired amount of the sheets is withdrawn, the extended dispensing channel can be folded back around the roll housing portion of the package for storage until further use.

Abstract: A protective cover for natural fiber apparel to protect the apparel from moths, moth larvae, and other pests is disclosed. The protective cover encloses not only natural fiber apparel, but also a hanger from which the apparel is hung. A substantial portion of the protective cover is made from a fabric that prevents moths and other insects from penetrating the protective cover and depositing eggs or consuming the apparel therein. At the same time, this fabric allows air to travel therethrough. A window is incorporated into the body of the protective cover to allow users to view the one or more apparel items protected by the protective cover. The protective cover also includes a zipper along its outer edge to allow access to the apparel contained within.

Abstract: A wetsuit drying and transportation carrier includes a container having a wetsuit receiving interior. A reservoir is provided adjacent to the bottom of the container to receive liquid from the interior of the container. A first wetsuit support is pivotably connected to the container to pivot into and out of the container interior. A second wetsuit support is pivotably connected to the container in front of the first wetsuit support to pivot into and out of the interior of the container. A wetsuit shoulder support is connected to the container or to the first wetsuit support. A third wetsuit support is pivotably connected to the first and second wetsuit supports. The third wetsuit support desirably has a slot for receiving a wetsuit for drying and transportation.

Abstract: A hanging garment storage unit includes a hanger, a frame, and a drawer. The hanger is arranged to removably couple the frame to an external support. The frame has a broad side and a top. A track is coupled to the broad side of the frame, and the drawer is slidably coupled to the frame. The frame has a broad side and a narrow side, and the drawer is arranged to slide along the track with the broad side of the drawer facing the broad side of the frame. The drawer is further arranged to pivot about an end of the frame to allow movement of the drawer from a storage position to an access position.

Abstract: An advantageous carry-on bag is now disclosed which accommodates hanging garments, folded garments and accessories. The bag comprises a bottom portion comprising a first bottom area and a flap area. The flap area which zips or otherwise removably secures to the top edge of each of two ends and the front side of the bag. The first bottom areas secured to the bottom edge of the two ends and the front side. When the flap is in a first position extending outwardly from said end bottom edges, it forms an area adapted to receive hanging garments. Upright flaps attached to the side edges of the end sections removably secure to one another to form a wall parallel to the front side section and define a packing area which may receive for example folded garments.

Abstract: A hanging display package includes a hanger and a box. The hanger defines a top segment and a bottom segment spaced from and coupled with the top segment and includes a hook extending upwardly from the top segment. The box includes front and rear panels, a top panel extending between and above the front and rear panels, and a side panel extending from the front panel to the rear panel. A cavity is defined between the panels. The top panel borders each of the front and rear panels along first and second fold lines, respectively, and is substantially planar. The side panel defines a topmost edge spaced below the top panel such that a side opening is defined between the topmost edge and the front panel. The bottom segment of the hanger extends through the side opening. Other products, assemblies, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective sleeve cover is described for protecting anilox, gravure, or other costly rolls. The protective sleeve cover is cylindrical in geometry and has a means at one end for securing the cover to the roll being protected. The protective sleeve cover is readily mounted or demounted from the roll. Expansion tabs on the inner diameter of the protective sleeve cover create an interference fit with the roll being protected, causing the protective sleeve cover to deform and generate radial forces that enhance the gripping action of the protective sleeve cover to the roll. Friction pads can be added for enhanced gripping function with the roll.

Abstract: A package and method for displaying shoelaces includes a backing member to which one end of the laces are attached by a strip of pressure sensitive adhesive. The laces are wrapped about the backing member and through an opening of a triangularly-shaped hanger to form a plurality of loops. A second strip of pressure sensitive adhesive is then wrapped about the loops and backing panel securing the looped laces to the hanger. A cover wrap is inserted through the hanger and folded over the upper portion of the looped laces, backing panel and base of the hanger. An informational panel is then wrapped about the cover wrap to secure the laces and backing member therein. The informational panel contains printed indicia pertaining to the shoelaces. A display rod is inserted through the hanger to suspend the packaged laces therefrom.

Abstract: An advantageous carry-on bag is now disclosed which accommodates hanging garments, folded garments and accessories. The bag comprises a bottom portion comprising a first bottom area and a flap area. The flap area which zips or otherwise removably secures to the top edge of each of two ends and the front side of the bag. The first bottom areas secured to the bottom edge of the two ends and the front side. When the flap is in a first position extending outwardly from said end bottom edges, it forms an area adapted to receive hanging garments. Upright flaps attached to the side edges of the end sections removably secure to one another to form a wall parallel to the front side section and define a packing area which may receive for example folded garments.

Abstract: A hanging display package for an article of apparel. The display package comprises a rear panel having opposed side edges that define a first width. A pair of flaps project laterally outwardly from each of the opposed side edges. A front panel has opposed side edges defining a second width that is narrower than the width of the rear panel. The bottom edge of the front panel is substantially centered along and hingedly connected to the rear panel. An aperture is formed through the front panel for receiving a garment hanger. When a garment is placed on the garment hanger, the laterally projecting flaps are folded inwardly to fold the garment inward, and the rear panel is folded upwardly to fold the garment upward, a compact hanging display package is formed.

Abstract: An item of expandable luggage includes a multiple expansion capability, including an expandable main compartment and an expandable external pocket. The luggage item also includes a pair of internal tie-down panels for better holding of clothes within the item and for providing additional storage pockets. A low-profile clothes hanger bracket is provided which is useful with either wire or wooden clothes hangers and includes a harness to avoid unintentional dislodgement of the hangers.

Abstract: An item of expandable luggage includes a multiple expansion capability, including an expandable main compartment and an expandable external pocket. The luggage item also includes a pair of internal tie-down panels for better holding of clothes within the item and for providing additional storage pockets. A low-profile clothes hanger bracket is provided which is useful with either wire or wooden clothes hangers.

Abstract: A packaging case for folded garments such as shirts and a garment frame for securing garments so that the garment may be stored and/or used in conjunction with a packaging case in a configuration such that the garment sustains minimal creasing. The frame when used for shirts allows the shirt to be attached to the frame at the collar. The frame has a hinge that defines a curved transition between the frame panels to minimize creasing of the shirt when folded in the frame.

Abstract: A hanger support comprises a base comprising a vertical projection having a pivotal member at an upper end, a plurality of hanging grooves, a plurality of arc members each alternate with one of the hanging grooves, an upwardly raised tab at one end of the projection, and a lower flat abutted the tab. A pivotal engagement mechanism hinges to the other end of the projection of the base. The engagement mechanism comprises an opening at the free end and a slope on one edge of the opening; and a pair of parallel pad members on the bottom of the engagement mechanism; wherein the engagement mechanism is rotatable to cause the flat to contact the bottom of the engagement mechanism with the tab fastened in the opening by engaging the tab with the slope so that a plurality of hangers hung on the hanging grooves are clamped by the pad members in a locked state of the hanger support device. The fastening/unfastening of a hanger is by simply pivoting the engagement mechanism.

Abstract: A packaging case for a folded shirt is in the form of a bag with top and bottom walls and a rigid reinforcement between the wall to prevent crushing of the shirt collar. The reinforcement may be stepped so that there is greater protection for the collar end of the bag. The reinforcement may be defined by stepped rigid side walls of the bag. The shirt may be folded around a frame within the bag and this may comprise top and bottom panels linked by a hinge joint which is curved to avoid creasing of the shirt. The bag has an opening closed by a lid or flap.

Abstract: The sports bag of the present invention is preferably used for the transport and storage of hockey equipment. The bag comprises a base to which side walls and end walls are hingedly connected. The bag can occupy a planar configuration, when the base, side walls and end walls are co-planar, or in a closed configuration, when the walls are hinged upwardly from the base and connected to each other, preferably by zippers, at adjacent edges to define an interior space. Pockets disposed on the interior surfaces of the bag are made of material, such as nylon mesh, which allows air to circulate through the pockets, expediting evaporation of moisture from an item of sports equipment or clothing inside a respective pocket. In the planar configuration, the bag may be suspended vertically from a hanger to minimize the space required for air-drying of the sports equipment items in the pockets.

Abstract: A garment box comprising bottom panels, top panels, two side walls and two end walls with a double walled clothes hanger head enclosure parallel to each end wall of the garment box is disclosed. The clothes hanger head enclosure comprises three interlocking panels, a reinforcing wall and a spacing wall which walls help to maintain the integrity and dimensions of the clothes hanger head enclosure during handling and shipment of the garment box.

Abstract: An animal scent delivery kit for quickly deliver animal scents to an area surrounding a hunter to attract animals without the hunter disturbing the surrounding area and leaving their own scent in the area. The kit includes a carrying case with first and second panels pivotally coupled together along a common side. The first panel has a plurality of resiliently elastic loops thereon. Each of the loops of the first panel has an elongate holding tube inserted therethrough. Each holding tube has a plurality of scent distributing arrows provided therein. One of the ends of each of the scent distributing arrows has a bulbous swab tip designed for absorbing a liquid scent for attracting an animal. A miniature bow is provided for shooting a scent distributing arrow therefrom. A bottle is also provided for holding the liquid scent for attracting animals therein.

Abstract: A suspendable vacuum storage bag includes a bag body and a suspending device. The bag body has a single opening forming a sealable opening. The suspending device is provided at an end opposite or adjacent to the sealable opening. The sealable opening can be sealed by sealing means after articles are placed flatly inside the bag body. Hangers on which articles are hung can be fastened to a suspending plate of the suspending device to achieve optimum use of available storage space. The bag body can be suspended by means of the suspending device.

Abstract: An article of luggage is provided with a suit hanger support which is fastened with the inner wall of the shell of the luggage and is composed of an elastic clamping block, a top frame member, a seat frame shell, and a moving element. The elastic clamping block is provided with a clamping mouth and a plurality of cross grooves for locating a plurality of suit hangers. The top frame member is provided with a press edge, whereas the moving element is provided with an urging edge corresponding in location to the press edge of the top frame member. The moving element, the top frame member and the elastic clamping block are fastened pivotally with the seat frame shell such that the urging edge of the moving element is capable of urging the press edge of the top frame member to force the clamping mouth of the elastic clamping block to close, so as to locate and confine the suit hangers in the cross grooves of the elastic clamping block.

Abstract: A clothing protection apparatus for protecting clothing or the like during storage and transportation. The apparatus having a top attachment device to secure onto the top of a door thus allowing the user to easily manipulate the invention during use. A lower attachment device is provided to support a clothing hanger and the accompanying garment for positioning before a protective cover is to be installed. A disposable box is used as the primary housing for the protective covers. A common roll of protective covering is provided with perforations between each cover.

Abstract: A garment bag is provided having a hanger support attached to the upper wall thereof, and having upper and lower clamp jaws with a connecting structure between them permitting both rotational and translational movement. A mount structure connects the upper clamp jaw to the upper wall of the garment bag so that it is inclined upwardly from adjacent the rear wall to adjacent the front wall of the garment bag. A limiting pin holds the lower clamp jaw approximately horizontally in the release position. The clamp jaws are in the form of facing channels, and have resilient blocks having a durometer of from approximately 50 to approximately 60 in and extending from them. The resilient blocks may be mounted for transverse movement in the channels, and may be spring urged outwardly as by plural, linearly spaced coil springs, and are deeper than is conventional. The hanger support is able to securely clamp and hold both plastic hangers and wire hangers.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.

Abstract: An anthropomorphic travel system includes a fillable module, the shape of which approximates the upper shoulder area of a human torso, enabling a coat or like garment to be carried over and along with the module so as to minimize wrinkling of the garment. In the preferred embodiment this module is multi-compartmentalized, and includes a bottom portion with a pair of spaced-apart hooks which extend downwardly therefrom, the hooks being adapted to releasably grasp the bottom member of a clothes hanger to carry a garment secured thereto. The module also includes a back surface from which there extends downwardly a flexible, compartmentalized panel such that even when the module and panel with overdraping garment(s) are covered with an outer bag, the entire system may be folded in half lengthwise and secured in that state for compact transport while continuing to minimize wrinkling of the garment(s).

Abstract: A novel garment holding device for use with various types of luggage comprising a substantially cylindrical hollow tube about which suits and other garments can be completely wrapped, a fabric cover for holding garments securely about the outside surface of the tube, and a flexible hanger which is capable of holding suits and other garments against the outside of the tube while being flexible enough to conform to the curvature of the tube. A fabric cover wraps around the garments and the tube and holds the garments securely against the outer surface of the tube. Because the garments will be rolled instead of folded, wrinkling of the garments will be reduced. The hollow center of the cylinder is utilized to carry bulky and awkward shaped objects such as shoes and shaving or makeup kits. The tube, when holding a garment wrapped around its outer surface, can be carried inside any luggage of appropriate size.

Abstract: A hanger support construction for attachment to a garment bag has a pair of clamp jaws pivotally connected adjacent their rear ends, and a latching device for releasably securing the clamp jaws in the closed position, the latching device including a front plate forwardly of the forward ends of the clamp jaws, an actuating lever which is connected by a pivot to one of the clamp jaws, and a retainer which comprises the front plate, a link that engages a surface of one clamp jaw which is remote from the second clamp jaw, a pivot for pivotally connecting the link to the actuating lever, and a connecting structure for connecting the front plate to the link. The connecting structure may include a housing which includes the front plate and plates perpendicular to it which overlie the front end portions of the clamp jaws.

Abstract: A luggage case has a generally rectangular prismatic configuration of a size and shape similar to a flight bag when in the closed position, and presents a garment bag when in the expanded or open position. The luggage case comprises a support structure and a flexible panel connected to the support structure which extends laterally from the support structure to expose the interior of both the panel and the support structure. A selective attachment device connects the panel to the support structure to close the luggage case, forming the prismatic configuration. A support piece is connected to the interior of the panel to hold packed articles in the appropriate position. A packing pouch is connected to the support structure to extend from the interior of the case opposite of the panel when the case is opened. The packing pouch folds into the interior of the case and overlaps the packed articles when the case is in the closed position.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.

Abstract: The partitionable traveling bag includes a support wall, an external covering including a body portion and a lid portion, a perimeter support band, and a partition material secured within the body portion between the support wall and the perimeter support band. The partition material spans across the traveling bag's body portion partitioning the traveling bag into front and rear compartments, while simultaneously providing structural support to the traveling bag. The partition material includes a zippered flap portion providing access to the rear compartment without having to detach the partition material from the body portion of the traveling bag. The partitionable traveling bag additionally includes a base plate, at least two wheel assemblies attached to the base plate, and an extendable handle assembly attached to the base plate and extending through the rear compartment of the traveling bag.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over a far end opposite the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.

Abstract: A dive gear valet case is provided which consists of a receptacle having a plurality of compartments for storing various dive gear equipment therein. A cover is hinged to the receptacle to close over the receptacle. A mechanism is transporting the receptacle with the cover along a surface, so that the dive gear valet case can be moved to different locations.

Abstract: A clothes hanger support for a garment bag or other similar item of luggage includes a depending bracket member pivotally supporting a lower jaw member with hanger-supporting features. A closure member and latch handle cooperates with the bracket and jaw members in a closed position to hold the latter in a hanger-retaining position. Alternatively, the closure member latch handle may be pivoted to allow the jaw member to itself pivot to an open position for insertion or removal of hangers on the support. Pivotal return of the closure member latch handle to the closed position also moves the jaw member to its hanger-retaining position by cooperation of a ramp surface and ramp-follower surface of the closure member latch handle and jaw member, respectively. Preferably, the entire hanger support may be made of four unitary components which are formed of injection molded engineering polymer.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding folding clothing in a compact bag, particularly one suited for storage under seats or in overhead bins on commercial aircraft is disclosed. A two part folding panel is connected at one edge parallel to a hinge between two compartments of a suitcase. A hanger carrying an article of clothing is attached to a hook on the interior of a side wall opposite the hinge so that the clothing lays across the bottom of the compartment and portions of the folding panel. Two arcuate padded bars are provided over the hinge and over a fold line on the folding panel so that the clothing is wrapped around same with a relatively large radius of curvature when the first panel segment is folded along the fold line over the second panel segment, and the composite folded panel is then folded into one compartment of the suitcase.