Abstract: A central straddle-sheet section (1) made of fiber or other foldable material is provided with a pocket section (2 and 3) at each end. Each pocket section (2 and 3) is sufficiently narrow not to overlap the other when both are folded onto the central straddle-sheet section (1) at fold lines (10 and 11) where the pocket sections (2 and 3) are joined to the central straddle-sheet section (1). When the straddle pack organizer is straddled over a chair (18) or other surface, the pockets (6 and 8) in the pocket sections (2and 3) hang or lay to each side of the chair to form easily-reachable pockets for holding folders, notebooks and other materials. A carrying case is formed when the pockets are folded over the central straddle-sheet section (1) and the central straddle-sheet section (1) then is folded at a central fold line (12) between the folded pocket sections (2 and 3).

Abstract: A camera carrier (10) is provided, having a camera case assembly (14) with a belt assembly (18) attached thereto. The belt assembly (18) is adapted to be worn about either a photographer's chest or waist. A case lid (16) is removably attached to the camera case assembly (14). A pair of adjustment strap assemblies (42) can be adjusted by means of a pair of double "D" ring assemblies (52) to cause the camera case assembly (14) to closely support a great variety of sizes of cameras (12). A pair of recessed areas (66) in the case lid (16) permit a neck strap (68) to be worn on the camera (12) and to protrude from the camera case assembly (14) even when the case lid (16) is closed such that the neck strap (68) may be worn around the photographer's neck when the camera carrier (10) is worn about the photographer's chest. The camera carrier (10) may optionally be used as a divider within a larger conventional camera bag (84).

Abstract: A case for storing and transporting a clip of cartridges which are fired in a gun. A user can remove the clip from the case by inserting his thumb intermediate the clip and the backing of the case and by grasping the clip between his thumb and forefinger.

Abstract: A dispenser for maintaining light sensitive substances utilized in the practice of dentistry shielded from light and providing easy and convenient access by the dentist includes a container and a cover therefor with the cover being hingedly attached to the container. The container includes wells for receiving one or more light sensitive substances. The container is provided with a finger hold or holds for maintaining the container on one or more digits of a hand. In one embodiment, the cover is connected to the container by a resilient hinge and the cover may be released from engagement with the container by pushing forward on the hinge side of the cover. The resilient hinge will cause the cover to automatically open. Accordingly, the dispenser may be held in one hand and readily opened and closed to provide easy, quick, convenient access to the light sensitive substances by the dentist.

Abstract: A pouch slips into the back pocket of trousers or into the inside pocket of a coat. Subsequently, when a wallet is inserted into the pouch and the pouch flap folded over to form a closed envelope, the wallet may not easily be removed from the pouch, and the pouch is too large to be easily removed from the pocket, so that pickpockets are effectively foiled.

Abstract: An insulated container jacket which includes an open topped cylindrical body dimensioned to extend around a beverage container, or the like, and having an insulating material confined within fabric inner and outer layers. Secured to one side of the cylindrical body adjacent its open top is a first retaining element for detachably engaging a cover flap to retain a cover in a closure position across the open top of the cylinder. A second retaining element is connected to the lower side of the cylindrical body and is used to engage an elongated belt loop. A cover flap is hingedly connected to the cylindrical body at the open top thereof, and can pivot to a position of closure. It carries a retaining tab which engages the first retaining element. The cover flap also carries a thermal insulating pad which fits snugly within the open upper end of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A gun sling mountable pouch suitable for carrying gun cleaning rod sections and accessories has an elongated pocket with a top opening and side flaps extending therefrom that wrap around behind the pocket to form a sleeve-like, tubular opening through which the gun sling may be passed. In a wrap around form of the invention the side flaps have self-fastening material strips that releasably join each other around the sling; in a slide-on version, the flaps are sewn together. In a gun cleaning kit version, cleaning rod handle, tool bits and other accessories are contained in a recloseable tubular plastic vial which slips into the pocket side-by-side with the cleaning rod sections.

Abstract: A wrist holster including a wristband, a transversely extending pouch for accommodating a canister for a protective gas, a foldback closure for the pouch secured by a pressure sensitive fastener, an extended strap at one end of the wristband, a buckle carried by the end of the wristband opposite the extended strap, and a pressure sensitive fastener for securing the extended strap to the outer surface of the band when the extended strap has been inserted through the buckle and folded back against the band.

Abstract: An insulated hollow cushion has a neck strap (30), an interior portion (72) sufficiently large to accommodate a portable heating source and/or hot and cold foods (74, 76), two side slits through which hands can be inserted for warmth, sealable flaps (16, 20) for closing the side slits when insulation is desired, a slit (36) at the top of the cushion for insertion of items into the cushion's interior, a closeable top flap (28) to seal the top opening for insulation purposes, and a closeable top small flap (56) to insulate the gap between a user's ankles when such user's feet are inserted through the top slit. The side flaps can be insulated so that they can be tucked into the side openings to narrow these openings to provide a tight seal when small hands are inserted into these openings.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a container system (10) which is adapted to be removably coupled to the body (20) of a user (22). The container system (10) includes a container housing (24) and a cover member (48) having a cut-out portion (60) which is adapted to be contiguously mounted around the neck of the user. The container system (10) includes a releasable coupling mechanism (64) having a strap member (66) which is passed around the neck (62) of the user (22) and is of adjustable length to accomodate differing sized users (22). In this manner, there is provided a container system (10) which is disposable by the user (22) after use and is releasably secured in an adjustable manner around the neck (62) of the user (22) to perform a bib-like function and serve as a temporary table or tray for the objects being used.

Abstract: This invention provides a fruit picker's bag (10) including a support frame (20) having a top hoop with a rear section (22) with opposite ends, a strap eye (16, 18) at each of the ends, a forward section (24) extending from one end of the rear section (22) over to the opposite end which together with the rear section (22) defines a hoop opening, and brace portion (26) which extends generally vertically downwardly from the rear section (22). A fruit-receiving bag body (30) is detachably connected to the support frame (20). The bag has upper and lower ends and a rear wall portion (36) which includes a pocket (34) at the upper end for receiving the brace portion (26) of the support frame (20). A forward wall portion (40) includes a hook strip (38) connected at the upper end. The hook strip (38) includes a downwardly opening hook channel (50) which is hookable onto the forward section (24) of the top hoop. A carrying harness (14) includes a strap which extends through each of the strap eyes (16, 18).

Abstract: A box, particularly suited to enclose a food or beverage when closed, and when opened to support the food or beverage as a suspended tray from a two point harness around the neck, by providing a food carrying base, reinforcing sides to stiffen the base against folding, and the top of the box being of a stiffened material having a length significantly longer than the height of the box, so that when folded in reverse, it forms an antitilt base when the box is suspended at two points adjacent the line or fold between the top and the base by a single strap around the neck of a wearer.

Abstract: An improved carrying case for a small portable electronic device. The carrying case has a front panel, a back panel, two side panels and a bottom panel for defining a receptacle, open at its top, for closely receiving the device. A first flap at least partially covering the top of the device restrains the device inside the receptacle. A second flap having a fastener attaches the carrying case to an article of clothing of a user. The improvements of the case comprises a stiffener for the second flap and a protective flap for the fastener of the second flap.

Abstract: A carrying assembly, suitable for use either as a backpack or a piece of luggage, and especially suited for carrying equipment for recreational water sports such as scuba diving, includes a body, having side, top, bottom, front and back walls, defining a storage space within which are disposed a plurality of storage pockets. The body and pockets may be formed of a strong yet flexible and water resistant material to accommodate transport of both wet and dry items. Also, some pockets may be formed of a strong yet flexible mesh material to facilitate rapid drainage and drying of wet items, especially when the storage space is opened to permit free air circulation. Side wall straps are provided for when the assembly is employed in its luggage configuration and rear wall straps are provided for when it is in its backpack mode. When used as luggage, a closable flap covers and secures in place the rear wall straps.

Abstract: A device for holding an object is provided. The device includes a body for defining an interior cavity for securely retaining an object in surrounding relationship. The body includes an opening for insertion of the object into and removal of the object from the interior cavity. The device includes a member for attaching the device to a second object.

Abstract: A light bulb holster (10) is provided in which pockets (18,36) are used to hold a plurality of tubular bulbs (22). A flap (28) is operable to cover the top ends of the bulbs (22) during transport and to secure the holster (10) to a ladder brace at the work site.

Abstract: A pocket calculator holder for selectively detachably securing the holder to a waist belt of a user or to a shoulder strap provides for the use of a holder body having a closed bottom, closed sides and an open top. The holder body is secured to the shoulder strap or to a wearer's belt through the use of a pair of spaced-apart strips attached to the back portion of the holder body. One of the ends of the strips is securedly attached to the back portion of the holder body, while the second end is provided with a fastener element to fasten with a co-aligned mating fastener element attached to the back portion of the holder body. The second embodiment provides for the use of a pair of spaced apart strips mounted on an underside of a flap which is securedly attached to a back portion of the holder body. The strips on the underside of the flap form loops with the underside of the flap for receiving a shoulder strap therein.

Abstract: A handbag is disclosed comprising pouch with a flap, a pulley drawstring means, and a fulcrum means. Preferably the drawstring runs in a continuous circuit through the edge of the flap and the fulcrum means. Opening the flap pulls the drawstring in one direction; pulling the drawstring in the other direction closes the flap. A preferred fulcrum is a pair of loops, one on each side of the handbag. Balancing loops above the pulley loops and one or more tension loops between the pulley loops and the balancing loops are optional. This same invention may be applied to a backpack.

Abstract: A carrying case for portable electronic paging devices has a partitioned receptacle assembly with a first receptacle to receive the paging device and a second receptacle to positively receive and engage the device's mounting clip. A releasable strap allows the receptacle assembly to be tripped or pivoted away from the wearer while being worn by the wearer to enable the paging device's controls or indicators to be generated or read.

Abstract: A structure useable as a backpack or as a cape finds particular utility when worn by a stuffed bear. The backpack/cape structure includes a generally rectangular piece of fabric having top, bottom, and side edges. Side flaps extend outwardly from the side edges along substantially the entire length of the side edges. A top flap extends from the top edge. The article includes a pair of straps which support it on the back of the bear. As a cape the top flap folds over the top edge of the fabric and the fabric and side flaps are substantially unfolded. To transform the structure into a backpack, the side flaps are folded inwardly over the outer surface of the fabric and then the structure is folded upwardly placing the bottom edge under the downwardly folded top flap. The inwardly folded flaps include Velcro fastening strips so that when the structure is folded upwardly the Velcro strips engage to secure the upper and lower portions of the side flaps together to form a pouch-like backpack.

Abstract: A carrying case for a portable cardiac pacer having physician-actuable controls on the top and front panels of its housing includes a body portion having front, rear, side and bottom panels forming an open-ended enclosure in which the pacer is received. A first hinge-mounted flap extending across the open-end of the enclosure and a second hinge-mounted flap extending across the front panel of the body portion are secured at their free ends by a snap-fastener to the front panel of the body portion so as to retain the pacer securely seated within the enclosure. each of the flap panels includes a rigid portion overlying the associated panel controls of the pacer to prevent inadvertent actuation of the controls by pressure applied externally to the carrying case.

Abstract: This invention relates to body supported printed surfaces in general, and more specifically to a thin, flexible ski area map holder which is easily attached to a skier's limb and provides a safe, convenient view of an appropriate map.

Abstract: A waterproof storage bag and backpack is provided with a harness and harness mounting grommets in such position to permit the harness to cradle the bag and load therein without tearing the bag or the grommet areas, to enhance the top closure seal, and to permit the bag to be opened without removal of the harness.

Abstract: An article in the form of a handbag for carrying fishing tackle. The bag is made with rear, middle and front walls, and joined in the center to form large rear and frontal pockets side by side. The rear pockets can be secured at the middle by snap fasteners; and the middle wall carries flaps to close over the frontal pockets with snap fasteners. In front of the frontal pockets are low pockets, also closable by snap fasteners. The bag is designed to be worn in front by the fisherman like an apron; and it secures support from the waist belt of the wearer by being made with upward straps at the center and sides which loop over the belt and are secured to the same in front by snap fasteners.