Abstract: A laundry bag comprising a fillable part, a fold, a flap, at least one attachment, at least one complementary attachment receptacle and a hook.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: A flexible container for liquids including an outer shell, an inner liner and an intermediate structure in which the intermediate liner is coupled to the outer shell to maintain a cross-sectional profile and the volume of the inner liner is greater than the enclosed volume of the intermediate structure. Liquids are loaded into a flexible container wherein the container is lifted by straps so that the container hangs freely, the container is filled with the liquid, the filling tube is sealed, the sealed tube is placed between the outer shell and stabilizing straps on the outside surface of the outer shell and the flexible container is then rested on a surface, trapping the filling tube between the outside surface and strap so that the container is securely sealed.

Abstract: A bag-shaped container has a main body, a sheath band surrounding the main body helically, and an elastic thread inserted in the sheath band. A fastening device has at least a loop disposed on a bottom of the main body, at least a strip disposed on a top portion of the main body, and a button connected to the strip.

Abstract: The invention is an adjustable anchoring tote bag assembly for attachment to a half-height partition in a bus. The assembly includes a bag member fastened to an elongated planar flexible anchoring member having a length sufficient for encircling the partition and producing an overlapping section. A first fastening assembly secures the anchoring member overlapping section together. A second fastening assembly further secures the overlapping section together. A third fastening assembly secures the anchoring member to the partition. A fourth fastening assembly between the bag member open top end and the anchoring member holds the bag member top end closed. The tote bag assembly is used to secure articles in a school bus to prevent injury should a vehicle accident occur.

Abstract: A accessory carrying case for transporting, storing, and presenting accessories for use. The accessory carrying case includes a main member with a first surface and a second surface; a plurality of pockets, each positioned on the second surface of the main member, each one of the plurality of pockets is designed for holding an accessory related to the game of bingo; and a clamp member which is used to selectively couple the main member to a table.

Abstract: A heat shield has a generally planar, sealed container having opposed, planar, water-permeable, heat-resistant front and rear members, and a highly water-absorbent polymer inside the container, the members being operable to allow passage of water into the interior of said container to swell the water-absorbent polymer.

Abstract: A storm sewer filtering apparatus is provided having a filter bag forming a rectangularly shaped substrate retaining volume. A flat bottom surface remains at the bottom of the filter bag and forms the majority of the filtering surface. Geotextile fabric forms a filtering media and incorporates a plurality of woven webbing reinforcement straps to provide additional strength to the finished filter bag. The woven webbing is affixed to the geotextile filtering media by conventional stitching methods, and extends beyond the edge of the respective sidewall for attachment to a drain grate. Rigidly affixed to each terminal end of the attachment strap is a retaining block that is linearly elongated and made of a rigid material, such as wood, metal, or hard plastic.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermoplastic hanging file folder, and the folder formed by such method. A web of thermoplastic sheet material is provided, where the web has a width with first and second opposed side edge portions. In a separate step, at least one thermoplastic support bar profile extrusion is formed, wherein each support bar profile extrusion comprises a relatively thick upper portion tapering to a correspondingly thinner lower portion. An opposed side edge portion of the thermoplastic web is positioned over the thin portion of the thermoplastic support bar profile extrusion to form a region of contact. In a bonding step, the thermoplastic support bar profile extrusion or extrusions are bonded to corresponding edges of the thermoplastic sheet at the region(s) of contact. A predetermined length of the thermoplastic web, having the thermoplastic support bar profile or profiles bonded thereon, is then separated from a remaining portion of the web to form the hanging file folder.

Abstract: A device for holding toiletries and the like which comprises a container and means for suspending this assembly from an overhead support or from a wall. The device may be fabricated from any suitably stiff substance or from a flexible material as, for example, a pliant plastic which folds into a compact size and which, if desired, can be placed into a storage case for traveling purposes. When a flexible material is used, this device also includes within its sidewalls, a retractable stiffening means so as to impart, to the opened container, the support needed to ensure structural integrity. The device is waterproof and mildew-proof.

Abstract: A storage system for objects includes a reclosable bag. A hole is provided in the bag, with a hole reinforcing structure, such as a grommet, provided to reinforce the hole. A fastener is attached to the bag via the grommet. A securing device is provided that is attachable to a structure such as a boat support member, a tree branch, or the like, and the bag can be selectively attached to and removed from the structure directly or via the securing device.

Abstract: A washing apparatus for golfers, comprises: a flexible container for containing washing liquid and for receiving objects to be washed therein, a handle connected to the container for manipulating same; and a support mechanism for suspending the container and the handle from a golf bag and for restricting movement of the container relative to the golf bag when suspended therefrom. The container includes an access opening defined therein through which objects such as golf club heads may be inserted, a closure for selectively sealing the opening, at least one flap extending away from the closure, a brush disposed within said container for scrubbing against objects inserted into the container during a washing operation, and (optionally) a baffle for baffling movement of the washing liquid toward the opening after the liquid is placed in the container. The handle is operatively connected to the container flap.

Abstract: A portfolio for use by a participant to a convention, seminar or trade show can be conveniently secured over the back of a seat, provides a surface or transparent pocket for prominently displaying a corporate logo, trademark or association emblem, and has appropriately shaped and dimensioned pockets to hold documents, writing instruments and a cellular phone. The portfolio can be freely provided to such a participant as an advertising medium by installing it prior to the initial meeting over the back of the seat immediately in front of him.

Abstract: A container, typically for use as a pi{tilde over (n)}ata is disclosed. The container comprises a containing chamber having an opening on one side, and a plurality of handles fixably attached to the containing chamber and extending outwardly from the opening of that chamber; a pull line, fixably attached to the chamber, the pull line passing through at least one face of the chamber, so that when the pull line is pulled with sufficient force the chamber will rupture; and a shroud chamber having an opening on one side, and a plurality of slots on a side opposite the opening of the shroud chamber, that chamber being positioned atop the containing chamber to shroud the opening of the containing chamber with the side opposite the opening of the shroud chamber. The handles of the containing chamber are inserted into the slots of the shroud chamber so as to interlock the chambers.

Abstract: The present invention is a s holding device capable of being secured to a conventional golf bag. The holding device includes a holding body having an interior storage area for storing items, such as, and preferable, golf tees. The interior area is accessible via an opened top and the open top constitute a first removal mechanism. An attaching mechanism extends through said holding body for providing and enabling closure and accessibility to the interior storage area and for enabling attachment to a conventional golf bag. A second removal mechanism extends through the holding body and is configured for enabling items to be removed from the interior storage area singularly while preventing items to be inserted into the interior area.

Abstract: A bag for storing and dispensing flexible bags. The bag has an upper opening closed by a drawstring and a lower opening closed by an elastic gather. The drawstring is enclosed within a hem. The drawstring is partially exposed so that it may be draped over a hook or the like, thereby suspending the bag from an environmental surface. The gather comprises an elastic band stitched to the bag either by passing stitches through the elastic band or such that the stitches surround and entrap the band without penetrating it. The novel bag is fabricated by placing the drawstring and the gather at opposite, parallel ends of a spread out panel of flexible fabric. The ends are folded over to enclose the drawstring, and are adhered, welded, or otherwise secured in this fashion. The remaining two opposed edges are then joined, thereby reconfiguring the rectangular panel as a cylinder, with one open end encircled by the drawstring and the other open end closed by the gather.

Abstract: A convertible display member and tote bag for selectively displaying and transporting articles, such as dolls, comprising a display panel having a plurality of pockets on one side thereof for displaying the articles when the panel is vertically disposed in a planar configuration. The panel is constructed of flaccid material which can be rolled into a rolled, spiral configuration for stowing and transporting articles. A pair of handles are coupled to the panel for vertically supporting the panel in the planar configuration and for enveloping and carrying the panel in the rolled, spiral configuration.

Abstract: A storage pouch designed to be retrofitted to a child's safety restraining seat. The storage pouch is comprised of two pockets joined by a flexible strap. The strap is set across the seat under the seat cushion and supports the pockets so that the pockets are easily accessible to a child sitting in the safety restraining seat.

Abstract: A baseball equipment bag having an elongated bag portion of flexible material and a substantially planar interior shelf within the elongated bag portion. The interior shelf is permanently secured to the elongated bag portion. A removable panel is capable of being removed to substantially fully expose the interior shelf. The removable panel can be removed from the bag to facilitate the application of commercial printing thereon. The equipment bag includes a bat compartment which allows a bat to be accessed from either of two openings. The equipment bag is capable of collapsing to a substantially flat configuration when not in use.

Abstract: An empty medical bag which is heat sterilized and made of a matrix-phase polymer system. After heat sterilization at 121.degree. C., the inside surfaces do not adhere to each other.

Abstract: A flexible fabric container having stiffening webbing attached to the outside thereof. At least one bottom flap is releasably attached to the bottom and is attached to the container by a quick release buckle that has a free portion, not attached to the container, to allow free movement of the quick release buckle upon actuation to release the bottom flap and allow the container to discharge the contents thereof.

Abstract: A combination trolley and bag to receive and hold leaves and debris cleaned from a rain gutter (eavestrough). The trolley includes a pair of rolling sheaves that ride on the outside edge of the gutter to transport leaves and debris from the initial point to the next section to be cleaned or until the bag is full. Safety flaps attached to the same shaft as sheaves work as a stopper to keep the device in place in case the sheaves slide off the gutter edge. The safety flaps spin freely to by pass any obstacle in the gutter such as brackets, holding nails, or fastening devices which secure the gutter to the roof. Two support arms, which hold and secure the bag, hinge to an up position for flat and easy storage. When lifting one of the support arms and holding handle at the bottom of the bag, emptying becomes easy. Bag size is determinate by weight of leaves and debris, so when full, can be easily lifted off the gutter edge, brought down and emptied.

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: A suspension bag for a suspension filing system is described wherein elongate plastic closure bars are used and affixed to upper edges of plastic bags. The closure bars releasably interlock with each other and are separable for a sufficient distance to form a bag opening for the insertion of articles to be stored in the suspension bag. A sufficient bag opening can be achieved by reducing the length of the upper bag portion that is attached to the closure bars or by providing corner cut outs or with the use of gussets. The bags are preferably formed of transparent material though opaque materials could be used.

Abstract: The bladder includes two sidewall portions which are disposed opposite one another. Along a majority of the perimeter, the first and second sidewalls are joined together so as to form a body defining a containment area which is substantially enclosed by the sidewalls. One portion of each of the two sidewalls is not joined with the opposing sidewall so as to form a bladder with an opening along one portion thereof. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the sidewalls of the bladder form a body, and a neck which extends beyond the unattached portions of the sidewalls. An opening is formed in a neck which extends from the body. The neck is open at opposing ends to thereby provide a conduit for placing fluids into the containment area of the body. To close the conduit formed by the neck portion, the neck portion is rolled toward the body. The rolled neck portion seals the opening closed and prevents liquid in the containment area from escaping out of the neck.

Abstract: A hardtop storage apparatus for storing a removable automobile hardtop has an overhead hoist including a depending lifting member attached to a sling including sling members which extend around and under opposite extremities of the hardtop and across the underside of the hardtop and are releasably joined at the underside of the hardtop in such a way that the sling members support the hardtop with a cradling action and without any direct attachment of the sling members to the hardtop when the hoist is operated to lift the sling and hardtop to an elevated storage position. Certain of the sling members are spaced by a stabilizing member to maintain the cradled hardtop in a balanced position. One disclosed embodiment of the hardtop storage apparatus has a fabric cover which encloses the stored hardtop and mounts a sleeve containing the stabilizing bar of the hardtop sling.

Abstract: A generally rectangular hamper bag having an external frame that includes a base and four vertically upstanding leg members. The four leg members are of equal height and terminate at their upper ends in a finial or a closed loop. The hamper bag is secured to each leg member either at locations near or at the bottom and top of the leg members using grommets, webbing, or similar fasteners or through a stiffening member disposed in a channel around the bag perimeter near the bag top.

Abstract: A bag for rapid washing and drying of small articles consisting of a main pocket and multiple small, individual pockets. Approximately one half of the individual pockets are located on one side of the main pocket with the other pockets located on the opposite side. The individual pockets are off-set and non-overlapping from their counterpart on the opposite side, thereby preventing more than two thicknesses of articles being in the bag. The off-set placement of the pockets provides "open" areas on each side of the main pocket. The bag can also be provided with a hanging loop which allows the bag to be hung for drying or storage reasons.

Abstract: A wire management bag (18) including a body (20) having closure mechanism, and furniture attachment system, is provided. The body (20) further includes an open top (38) and at least one opening (29) therein for egress of wires destined for other electronic or electrical equipment. The closure mechanism is preferably a portfolio-type hinged mechanism (54). The furniture attachment system preferably includes first and second hanging straps (36), (40). One end (42) of each hanging strap is attached to the body, other end (44) is hung from furniture-attached hooks (48) via a D-ring (46) in each strap. In a first alternative embodiment, the body (20) of the present invention includes one or more dividers therein for permitting the separation of various types of wiring. In a second alternative embodiment, the body includes one or more venting holes (60), (62) for allowing maximum heat dissipation.

Abstract: A stroller organizer bag for containing articles such as diapers, tissues and disposal bags has an elongated strap with each of the ends of the strap secured to the bag. The strap has two closure attachments, such as two pairs of snaps, to form a loop in each end of the strap for securing the strap to the stroller handle. The snaps can readily and easily be closed or snapped together around the horizontal bar to form the loops.

Abstract: A bag is disclosed herein having a pair of flexible sheets joined about their peripheral edges to define an interior storage compartment and which includes an entrance or mouth leading into the storage compartment. A length or strip of deformable material such as wire is carried on the sheets adjacent to the mouth for selectively closing the entrance subsequent to the initial bag opening or for maintaining the bag in open position when desired. The deformable element or material may be a continuous strip which extends across the sheets at the mouth of the bag or may be trained about a convoluted path across the sheets and sides of the bag adjacent to the mouth. In one form, integral end tabs protrude beyond the bag sides at the ends of the bag mouth to effect closure.

Abstract: A flexible tubular recycling container having elastic gathering means on both of its ends to reduce the size of its upper and lower openings, elongated flexible straps attached to its upper end to function as a handle or hanging support, and a removable pocket attached to its outer surface. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use in recycling both plastic bags and manufacturer's coupons.

Abstract: A plurality of supports are arranged about the periphery of the mouth of a fabric mail bag. The supports are formed of an elongate first part and an apertured second part. The supports have their first parts permanently secured to the fabric of the bag so that then second parts extend orthogonally therefrom. The supports serve to attach the bag to external supports and to normally bias the mouth open.

Abstract: A liner bag used for a container of a longitudinal box-shaped configuration having a door at one longitudinal end in which the liner bag comprises a bag main body incorporated in the container and connection means for connecting the bag main body at predetermined positions to the container, each of the connection means comprising a ring portion formed by drawing a portion of the bag main body into a strip portion and bending the strip portion and a connection mechanism for connecting the ring portion to the container. Since the ring portion is formed with the bag main body itself, an excess load, if applied, can be prevented from exerting only to a portion of the bag main body thereby enabling to effectively prevent breakage of the bag main body.

Abstract: A holder made up of a back support and a plurality of pockets. The back support is of single thickness, and the pockets are of double thickness. The back support is of paper but has a cross bar at the top for mounting the device, and the pockets are substantially entirely of paper. The back support and the pockets are secured together by adhesive.

Abstract: A portable filing device comprises a bag which can be opened out to be flat, a hook for suspending the bag, a spine extending across the bag, two straps hanging from the ends of the spine, and a series of hanging pouches spaced along the straps. Each pouch is attached to the straps at the ends of its top edge, and has an aperture along its top edge. The pouches are detachable. For transportation, the pouches are gathered into a stack, with the straps forming concertina folds, and the bag is folded around the stack and fastened shut. The device, among other applications, enables travellers to keep papers and belongings in order. A labelling means comprises an elongate stiffly flexible label or label holder which by bowing can be inserted in or removed from an undercut seating.

Abstract: A chalk bag for climbers includes a flexible bag structure with an internal cavity for holding chalk and an upper opening providing a passage to the cavity when open. A closure device circumscribes the opening and when open configures the opening in substantially circular shape for receiving the hand of a climber for chalking. When closed, the closure device configures opposite walls of the bag structure in engagement with one another in a substantially half-circular arcuate configuration. The chalk bag is wedge shaped in side elevation view to dispose the shape-retaining opening in vertically open disposition when the climber is standing with the chalk bag secured at the waist in the small of the back. Consequently, the climber can access the chalk within the bag easily with either hand, and may open and close the bag with either hand and with only one hand.

Abstract: A generally cubical collapsible bag with six generally rectangular walls of a flexible woven fabric material. Lift straps attached adjacent two opposed top edges of the bag, are connected by a pair of substantially inextensible linking members. Preferably, each linking member connects two corner lift straps and an intermediate lift strap between them.

Abstract: A container bag i.e. a flexible intermediate bulk container or FIBC (10) comprising a body of flexible material having lifting loops (18) across the corners thereof and baffles (22) to maintain a square configuration is characterized in that a liner (28) is provided sealed to the baffles (22). In accordance with the present invention baffles (22) are positioned within the liner (28) and are sealed to it before the liner (28) is affixed to the FIBC. In this manner, an FIBC can be produced which has both baffles giving it a square configuration and a liner to prevent ingress of moisture and air. The liner taking on the "square" configuration imparts it to the FIBC as a whole. The baffles may protrude from the liner and be attached to the FIBC walls, or they may be wholly within the liner. In either case, the liner (28) will preferably be impervious to air and moisture and may be formed from a polyolefin sheet material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive hang tab of flexible material having a pressure sensitive coating provided on at least one of its two surfaces along a longitudinally extending zone extending at predetermined height of the full height of the hang tab. A non-coated portion of this tab having a central aperture adapted for secure hanging of an object attached to the tab. The tab comprises at least two channels or slots extending downwardly from non-coated area into coated area, wherein upper ends of channels being extended directly into the central aperture. Lower portions of channels having a shape facilitating to provide peel resistance and to prevent further propagation or tearing of the hang tab caused by force of gravity created by the object attached to the tab when in use. The hang tab also comprises a protective paper liner covering coated area and extending into non-coated area. New method of making hang tab is also described.

Abstract: A remote control caddy for supporting a remote control unit therein includes a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of opposing side walls, a bottom wall and an open top end. The walls define a cavity for receiving the remote control unit through the open top end. Secured to the interior of each of the walls is a liner that protects the remote control units against mechanical shock. The remote control caddy can be releasably secured to the piping on a piece of furniture by way of a pair of clips that are secured to and extend above the top of the rear wall.

Abstract: A hanger strap has a connection portion which, in use, is connected to a component, particularly part of a medical fluid administration kit, which provides a narrow-mouthed slot. An elongate strap body extends from the connection portion and has a wide portion, a narrow portion and a hanging means (usually a loop). For storage, the strap lies flat against the component. For use, the strap is bent up and its narrow portion is passed into the slot through the mouth. The strap is pulled through the slot until the wide portion is therein. This cannot escape through the mouth, and formations (e.g. ratchet teeth) resist its withdrawal.

Abstract: The invention provides a disposable litter bag system comprising a holder with a clip for holding a bundle of tear-off bags. Each bag is provided with a flap adjacent to a top opening in the bag having at least one flap opening for insertion therethrough of engaging tabs projecting from the clip. The clip has opposed jaws hingedly connected together, with engaging stops projecting from one jaw and a receiving channel formed in the second jaw for detachably lodging the engaging stops therein. The holder preferably comprises a pair of flexible straps extending through the clip which can be trapped in the clearance between the panels of an automobile cabin, for example the glove compartment.

Abstract: A flexible container in which a container body has a surrounding wall which is wove by a longitudinal thread and a lateral thread. As the longitudinal thread in a longitudinal strip range for stitching a hanging unit, a double-layer stretched tape yarn is used In which a first stretched tape yarn made of synthetic resin is covered by a second stretched tape yarn made of synthetic resin. As a longitudinal thread and a lateral thread other than a pair of strip reinforcing sections, the conventional stretched tape yarn made of synthetic resin is used. In the longitudinal strip area for stitching the hanging unit, the longitudinal thread having the double-layer stretched tape yarn is used, whereby it is possible to increase a count to reinforce the flexible container. The hanging unit has a base or proximal end thereof which is stitched to upper portions of the respective strip reinforcing sections by a sewing machine thread.

Abstract: A hang tab for hanging packages from a display rack having a lower portion secured to the package and an upper portion extending above the package, the upper portion having an aperture therethrough for hanging the package and an adhesive layer covered by a release layer for re-securing the package after first use. For re-sealing the package, the release layer is removed, the package is folded-over across an open top end and the adhesive layer is secured to a lower body area of the package.

Abstract: A bulk material transport bag has a plurality of sidewalls, a lower end wall, and an upper wall, defining a bulk material space therewithin. The surrounding sidewalls are formed by a panel of fabric, positioned at each corner of the bag, the panel of fabric formed into a right triangle, so that the first and second legs of the triangle form the outer wall of the bag at each corner, and the third leg (or hypotenuse) of the triangle forms the internal baffle wall of the bag. Each corner triangle is stitched to a flat panel of fabric, defining the remaining central portion of each sidewall, so that when the eight portions of fabric are joined, there is defined the enclosed wall of the bag, together with the baffles formed in the interior of the bag. The bag includes a plurality of rectangular or triangular shaped openings in each of the baffle walls for allowing bulk material to flow therethrough in order to completely fill the bag.

Abstract: A flexible bulk goods container (1) with a container body (2), which can form a bulk goods accommodating space, is filled and emptied over a connector/outlet arrangement (3, 4), can be lifted by means of carrying loops (5) or the like and is preferably made from a coated basic weave, particularly of polypropylene that is electrically conductive due to integrated conductors. As a basic weave, a ribbon-like fabric is provided, in which, at a distances of not more than 30 mm in the warp or in the filling, a basic weave ribbon (6, 7) is replaced by an electrically conductive ribbon (8) of a plastic film material forming the electrical conductor, with a transverse extent corresponding essentially to that of the basic weave ribbon (6, 7) is substituted and/or assigned to the basic weave ribbons (6,7) in an essentially congruent arrangement.

Abstract: An improved sports accessory bag with straps which are convertible for use either with a bar on stationary exercise apparatus, or for use as a portable accessory bag. A strap is attached to one end of the bag and a second strap is attached to the opposite end of the bag. A first separable buckle is used with the first strap for forming a first suspension loop. A second separable buckle is used with the second strap for forming a second suspension loop. The first female snap receptacle and the second male snap connector are compatible for connecting the two long free ends of the two straps together, so that the first and second long free ends will form a third suspension loop. The bag may be suspended from the first and second loops on a bar member on stationary exercise apparatus, or it may be converted to a portable sports accessory bag by connecting the long ends together around a person's waist.

Abstract: An article for storing fruits and vegetables (10) is formed from a sheet of mesh material (20) which has two edges (22) placed next to one another to form a tubular bag. The ends of elastic strips (24) parallely affixed along the length of the sheet (20) are joined to form rings creating pockets (26) in the bag.