Abstract: A system (10) for displaying four-piece automotive floor mat sets (14, 22). The display system comprises a first envelope (12) with a bottom opening (70) for receiving and covering the two larger front floor mats (14) and a second envelope, or pocket, (20) with a top opening (76) for receiving and holding the smaller rear floor mats (22). The second envelope (20) is piggy-backed on the first envelope (12). A clamp hanger (32) grips the larger pair of floor mats (14) and suspends them from a display bar (40). The remainder of the package (10) suspends from the larger floor mats (14). The envelopes (12, 20) comprise transparent plastic.

Abstract: A point-of-sale display unit includes an elongate back panel and an elongate transparent front panel with a plurality of connecting strips spaced along and between the two panels for defining a plurality of channels or pockets each adapted for receiving one of a plurality of like articles. The top two connecting strips on the panels define a channel for receiving a header panel adapted for carrying identifying indicia or point-of-sale advertising. The point-of-sale display unit is adapted to be suspended from a hook, whereby a plurality of like articles are stored, displayed and dispensed from a single hook, utilizing a single header panel and minimizing the packaging requirements for each article.

Abstract: A collapsible bag of open mesh construction of synthetic cords provides a main, central pocket to hold shampoo and the like, and one or more closeable side pockets. The main pocket has drawstrings to secure the contents, and at the upper edge where the drawstrings close is a loop for hooking the unit on a hook, and also an openenable strap for releasable suspending the bag from a shower curtain or the like, the principle purpose of the accessory bag being to coordinate the accessories that one must temporarily take for use in a shared shower.

Abstract: A shopping bag kit includes a carrying case of collapsible material and a plurality of reusable shopping bags folded and rolled up into reinforcing columns placed in compartments within the carrying case for assisting in maintaining the carrying case erect to facilitate carrying the kit and the selective withdrawal and deployment of each shopping bag for use.

Abstract: A collapsable, foldable jewelry organizer and storage device capable of being hung from a closet rod or protrusion, which renders the jewelry objects stored thereby individually visible to the user, is disclosed. The device comprises a flexible substratum having a plurality of flexible transparent or translucent pockets within which jewelry objects may be stored. The pockets may be of various sizes and may be arranged in a matrix configuration. The substratum is supported from the bottom edge of a hanger by means of the interaction of the bottom edge of the hanger with a tube extending around the bottom edge of the hanger. The tube is attached to the substratum along the top edge of the substratum allowing the device to be hung from a closet rod or similar protrusion.

Abstract: A container is provided for recovering a used treating liquid, and is composed of an outer box and a flexible inner bag, the inner bag being held within the outer box and having a partition wall by means of which the interior thereof is divided into a treating-liquid storage chamber and a used-liquid storage chamber, the storage chambers each having an access port by way of which each is connected to an outer associated apparatus.

Abstract: A carrying case for carrying and storage of Bingo playing equipment such as Bingo chips, pencil markers, wands, paper and the like, said case comprising a lightweight, fabric, vinyl, or leather including a zippered opening and a series of pockets formed by stitching pieces of material to the exterior of the bag. A smaller drawstring bag is included and may be used to retain chips or other items.

Abstract: A tool carrier for use with open top containers formed initially as a rectangular blank having side edges sewn together to form a cylinder. The cylinder is inserted within the open top area of the container and oriented to be draped on both interior and exterior side walls of the container. Thus, the tool carrier forms inner and outer sheaths upon which a plurality of tools can be carried. The tools are carried on the inner and outer sheaths by means of pockets and loops through which the tools or a portion thereof are to pass.

Abstract: An improved container structure is formed from a tube blank and a layer of transparent, plastic material having at least one pair of opposed edges adhered to the outer surface of the tube blank, in order to form a clear outer pouch on the container for convenient insertion of promotional or visual material. In the preferred embodiments, an improved paper bag has the clear outer pouch formed over either its face panel, gusset panel, or back panel. The pouch may be formed with a lateral cut dividing an upper part of the transparent layer which is adhered to the container surface, and a lower part which is not adhered and forms a lower pouch. The pouch may similarly be formed on cartons of paperboard, laminate, plastic, and other stock materials.

Abstract: A laundry valet which is foldable for storage and transport in a suitcase includes a triangular-shaped panel secured to one end along two legs of the triangle defining a pocket for receiving available coat hangers which may be slipped in with the hook portion of the coat hanger protruding out of the top at the vertex of the triangle thereby permitting the valet to be suspended in a closet or on a rack.

Abstract: A container apparatus for small items such as drug medication. The container is designed for drugs or similar small articles which allows an attendant to dispense the items in accordance with printed or pictorial information provided upon the container or a separate sheet maintained within a pocket of the container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a file for holding various kinds of documents or letters, which is constructed essentially of a rigid rectangular main plate, a cover and soft pliable portions provided along at least the longitudinal side edges of the main plate. The cover sheet is dimensioned so as to cover the main plate and the soft pliable portions and is fused to the pliable portions and bottom end of the main plate. The top end of the cover sheet is left separable from the main plate so that papers or letters can be inserted or removed. The structure of the file is such that when the file is empty, the cover sheet is closely adjacent the main plate since no separation member is disposed between the main plate and the cover sheet. This makes the file very flat and convenient to transport.

Abstract: A sponge counter bag comprising, a backing sheet of flexible material having a front surface, a rear surface, a pair of side edges, and a pair of end edges connecting the side edges. The bag has a plurality of pockets progressively disposed on the front surface of the backing sheet intermediate said end edges, with the pockets comprising a flap of flexible material having a pair of side edges, a lower edge joined to the backing sheet, and an upper edge extending between said side edges, with the upper edge of the flap defining an opening intermediate the flap and backing sheet to receive sponges.

Abstract: An inexpensive, washable, reusable shopping bag assembly includes a flexible woven fabric primary bag and a plurality of flexible woven fabric auxiliary bags that are substantially equal in size to the primary bag. The primary bag includes a plurality of compartments or pockets storing the auxiliary bags so that they can be removed as necessary and used to store and carry shopping items. The primary bag itself may also be used to carry shopping items.

Abstract: A bag for mixing powdered skim milk. The bag comprises an outer, conventional flexible dairy bag for holding milk to be distributed commercially. The bag is formed from sheets of plastic, heat sealed along adjacent peripheral edges. An opening is provided through which to fill the bag, the opening provided with a cap or a flexible spigot through which milk within the bag is to be dispensed. The bag further comprises an inner bag of tubular shape made of a frangible plastic sheet and heat sealed along at least two common adjacent seams with the outer bag so that the non-heat-sealing of one of the common seams, when the inner bag is in position, provides external access for filling the inner bag while the inner bag volume remains separated from the outer bag volume.

Abstract: A showcase includes a flexible cover sheet, a flexible mounting sheet having a plurality of holes therein, and a flexible spacer sheet, all bound together along folds. A hanger strap is attached at its ends adjacent to top corners of the cover sheet. A first closure pair, attached adjacent to the top edges of the cover sheet and mounting sheet, normally holds them together. Second and a third closure pairs, attached adjacent to the top and bottom corners on each side of the cover sheet, hold the showcase together in the transport mode, but can be easily opened to convert the showcase to the display mode.

Abstract: A supply caddy having a main body portion defining a pocket which is selectively subdivided by vertical and horizontal strips which are repositionable within the pocket. The caddy may be attached to a wearer by a strap.

Abstract: A flexible pouch for medical implements is manufactured from a disposable material which can be easily sterilized and includes a plurality of pockets for holding forceps, scissors, and similar surgical tools. The pouch includes plastic loops for holding cords or medical tubing and a bendable aluminum strap designed to retain a rolled towel. Additionally, one or more sections of the pouch can be formed from several layers of material with a thin magnet positioned between the layers for the purpose of holding the tools firmly secured thereto after they have been removed from their individual pockets. Peel-off adhesive strips are disposed around one or more edges of the pouch to facilitate a secure engagement thereof with a supporting surface.

Abstract: An article holder and carrier includes a box-like container having fabric walls reinforced with soft, shock-absorbing material and adapted to disconnect along an edge between two walls and around three edges of a base panel to unfold to a flat position for access to articles held within the holder and carrier. Access is also provided by a drawstring closure at one end of the article holder and carrier and is further provided by unfolding the base panel at another end. The article holder and carrier includes pockets or other compartments sewn to an inner surface of the fabric walls and base panel with the pockets or compartments being adapted to hold the articles against the fabric walls providing rigidity and support therefor.

Abstract: A tool holder and storage device to interfit over the upper rim of a five gallon bucket is provided. The device includes a tubular cloth panel which drapes and conforms over the inside and outside surfaces of the bucket with inner pockets sewn on the panel to drape on the inside of the bucket and outer pockets sewn on the panel to drape on the outside surface of the bucket with slots cut lengthwise from an end of the cloth panel of sufficient length to allow the panel to drape downwardly around the handle ends of the bucket on the outside surface with ties between the edges of the slots to fix the device under the handle ends.

Abstract: A bingo bag is formed by quilt material sewed into a hollow container that is open at its upper end. Fabric is stitched to the inner surface of the container to form a plurality of pockets. The quilt material is stiff enough that the bag sits in an upright position making accessible the interior of the bag where bingo-playing accessories are kept.

Abstract: A carryall suitable for transporting articles including a towel to a bathing area includes an elongate and flexible pouch formed into a plurality of closeable compartments in the interior. Fasteners are formed on an inner surface of one end portion of the pouch and the outer surface of the opposite end portion so that the elongate pouch can be formed into a circular enclosure and held by the fasteners to define an area enclosing a rolled beach towel. One end portion of the pouch has an elongate shoulder strap fixed on the outer surface thereof, and a length of material is fitted across the outer surface of the other end portion of the pouch such that the elongate shoulder strap can be fitted under the length of material to hold the pouch in its rolled condition securely during transport of articles to a bathing area.

Abstract: A softside travel bag for cosmetics having a plurality of separate individual inside compartments and which is foldable for carrying and storage and is hangable in an open vertical position whereat personal care items may be removably stored.

Abstract: A horse grooming organizer includes a generally rectangular panel member having detachably secured thereto for selective removal therefrom a plurality of variably sized storage members such as pockets or pouches adapted to be detachably secured to an apron having cooperating attachment components. The panel organizer has eye hooks and a rigid stiffening bar and is secured to a vertical surface such as a wall or gate.

Abstract: A storage and retrieval device for articles of wear, such as sweaters, skirts, shorts, hosiery, shoes and the like, which are difficult, or impossible, to hang on a conventional hanger, comprises a suspension panel having opposite faces, a support for mounting the panel vertically from a clothes hanger bar in a closet or the like, and a plurality of overlapping flexible, depending loops mounted on the panel and opening sidewardly for receiving articles to be stored and from which the articles can be readily retrieved. A dust cover is provided for the device.

Abstract: Photograph slide sleeving material is manufactured by cutting pocket opening slots in an elongated first web section of polymer film material as the web is continuously moved through a slot cutting station. The slotted first web section and an adjacent elongated second web section of polymer film material are continuously moved through a laminating station where they are laminated at locations forming pocket bottom walls and side walls. An elongated web of photograph slide sleeving material having a plurality of rows of pockets emerges from the laminating station and is continuously moved through a perforating station where it is perforated between adjacent rows of pockets. Ring binder storage files and hanging storage files are assembled by separating sheets of slide sleeving material from the elongated web and attaching storage mounts having adhesive edges.

Abstract: A customizeable, foldable equipment carrier with replaceable equipment carrier portions. The equipment carrier includes a first carrier and a second carrier. The second carrier is adapted for removable attachment to the first carrier. A plurality of pouches are provided on each of the carriers. The pouches are formed with parallel sides and a crimped lower seam such that they "puff" out to produce a voluminous storage pouch for storing of equipment therein. The equipment carrier may be customized by removal and replacement of the second carrier with a new carrier containing different tackle or equipment or a carrier having different pocket configurations.

Abstract: A money organizer comprises a carrier sheet (40) adapted for suspension from a clothes-type hanger (60) or the like, and a plurality of labelled pouches (10) intended for carrying differing currencies, each said pouch (10) being adapted for attachment to the carrier sheet (40).

Abstract: A surgical gauze sponge manager to receive a predetermined number of discarded surgical gauze sponges and to contain the bodily fluids absorbed therein, comprising a finite number of dimensionally controlled pockets to receive an equivalent number of discarded surgical gauze sponges, which pockets are in fluid communication with bodily fluid reservoirs, and which are foldable within an interconnected containment pocket, the pockets being constructed from a semi-transparent material that can be sterilized, and that retains at least semi-transparency when no more than two layers are overlayed, but becomes substantially opaque when at least four layers are overlayed.

Abstract: A multi-compartment receptacle formed of a sheet of flexible transparent sheet plastic material folded to form a front wall, a back wall and a closure flap overlying the front wall, the front and back wall being secured together along lines extending heightwise spaced at intervals along the length of the receptacle by a series of grommets forming a plurality of compartments, and having snap fasteners for releasably securing the closure flap in position closing each compartment and allowing the portion of each flap closing each compartment to be opened individually.

Abstract: A configurable carrying bag includes a main panel of flexible material and at least one elongated pocket-forming panel of flexible material, overlying and extending across a portion of the main panel. The pocket-forming panel is permanently affixed to the main panel to form an elongated main pocket extending between the overlying panels and extending across the width of the carrying bag, with an elongated opening to the interior of the main pocket extending laterally across the carrying bag. A row of pin eyes closely spaced apart, are affixed adjacent to and are mutually spaced apart along the opening to the main pocket. A plurality of spring clips are each adapted for releasable attachment to the pin eyes, and each clip is selectably movable from a corresponding pin eye between an in-use position and an unused position.

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

Abstract: A multi-compartment receptacle for packaging and storing a plurality of pairs of protective gloves to be carried by a single person whereby each pair of gloves may be distributed to one of several persons on a rescue team, hospital crew, or like persons, the receptacle comprising a web of foldable flexible material which in extended condition includes a closure flap, a series of hinge areas, a series of compartments, first and second securing members, and a carrying member.

Abstract: A convenient beltless sports accessory wallet adapted for easy fitting over the waistband of an article of clothing, such as trousers or a skirt, comprised of an outer pliable fabric panel with an outer pocket, an intermediate pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon, and an inner pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon wherein all three panels are fixed together at their top edges to permit the wallet to straddle the waistband of an article of clothing while the outer and intermediate panels hang outside the clothing and the inner panel comfortable hangs inside the clothing snugly against the body.

Abstract: A portable tool case has at least two canvas panels attached together. Each panel includes at least one, and preferably a plurality of, tool holding pockets, each pocket for holding a single tool. In one embodiment, two panels are hingedly attached together along a mating edge such that the case can be draped over a sawhorse, protective railing, etc., a panel hanging on each side of the sawhorse. The tool holding pockets are located on the exterior surfaces of the panels, as the case rests on the sawhorse, and support tools of a particular trade in fully exposed and easily accessible manner. The two panels may be attached together and the case easily transported by hand by a handle located on the hinged attachment of the two panels.A second embodiment resembles a portfolio or attache case. The two panels comprising the tool case have the plurality of tool holding pockets on the interior sides of the panels, such that the tools can be enclosed when the case is folded over and closed.

Abstract: A bucket attachment tool holder for mounting on a conventional bucket having a loop handle. The tool holder includes an elongate piece of flexible material formed with pockets on one side thereof for receiving and holding tools, hook and loop fastener elements disposed near each end of the piece of material, but on opposite sides, for joining the ends together when the piece of material is wrapped around the exterior side walls of a bucket, and two snap hooks disposed on the piece of material at spaced-apart locations near or on a top edge thereof for attaching to the handle of the bucket. When the tool holder is wrapped around the bucket and the snap hooks snapped onto the bucket handle, the pockets of the tool holder face upwardly to receive and carry tools.

Abstract: A multi-compartment bag construction (10) comprising a bag unit (11) including a waterproof inner wall member (16) and an outer wall member (15) provided with a strap member (13) having securing means (21) and a handle member (14) wherein the outer (15) and inner (16) wall members are connected together to form a plurality of individual compartment elements (19) having their own closure members (30); wherein the strap member (13) is adapted to bring the individual compartments (19) into contact with one another to produce a generally barrel shaped bag configuration for the bag construction.

Abstract: A bag formed of a plastic film used for storing an article as when relatively inexpensive articles are offered free of charge for sales promotion to customers. This bag also has secondary storing chambers, i.e., pockets for storing pamphlets of goods, a description of the article, a business card, etc. The bag is made with a central sheet member and a twofold cover sheet member of the same width as that of the central sheet member, the cover sheet member sandwiching the central sheet member, the three parts, i.e., the central sheet member and the front and back portions of the cover sheet member being fused together along opposite widthwise lateral edges. When the central sheet member is a bag body, and the interior thereof is used as a primary storing chamber and the spaces between the bag body and the cover sheet member are used as secondary storing chambers.

Abstract: A carrying bag formed of a plurality of panels adapted to be folded over each other and to be thus fastened together to facilitate carrying of the bag and its contents. When the panels are unfolded, the bag is adapted to be hung on a vertical wall. The panels carry a plurality of pockets specifically designed for housing selected instruments or implements. Stays are provided as stiffeners in the direction of the fold lines.

Abstract: A bag has an opening for receiving a foldable insert comprising a pair of hingedly connected panels, each having several pockets on opposite sides thereof. The panels are moveable between a fully open position in which they are disposed in a common plane, a fully closed position in which they are disposed adjacent one another for storage, and a partially open position in which they are adapted to be self-supporting on the edges of the two panels.

Abstract: An automotive roll-up tool kit. The tool kit is of flexible plastic and has a plurality of compartments or open top pockets receiving the tools and increasing in size from one end of the kit to the other. The front of the compartment is constructed of transparent plastic for further identification of the tool with the top flap closed. A top turn over flap ensures that the tools do not fall out and is marked with registering names of the tools. A trouble-shooting instruction manual is inserted in one of the pockets. A tab at one end is provided with Velcro pads adapted to stick to mating Velcro pads on the back of the tool kit when the tool kit is rolled up.

Abstract: A carrier (10) for a bottle comprises a plurality of containers (11) each having side walls (12,13,15,16) upstanding from a corresponding basal edge (19,20,21,22) of an inverted pyramidal base portion (18). When a bottle is received in a container (11), weight of the bottle causes walls (23) of the base portion (18) thereof to diverge one from another with a result that the side walls (12,13,15,16) converge towards and firmly engage the bottle.

Abstract: An auxiliary carrying case is provided with an apertured upper extension of a rear wall thereof which can be bent over and placed over the handle of a conventional carrying case for the auxiliary case to be carried piggy back on the conventional carrying case.

Abstract: A sheet of plastic material folded at the middle and forming a pair of side panels, with the juncture edge between the panels lowermost and the panels extending upwardly therefrom, forming a tote. The ends and top are open, and the panels can be opened to a flat position. Plastic pocket pieces are secured to the panels, forming large pockets between themselves and the panels, and certain of those pocket pieces have additional pocket pieces secured thereto to form additional and smaller pockets. All of the plastic pieces are clear and all of the contents of the pockets can be seen from either side of the folded tote either in open or folded position. Plastic carrying handles are secured to the free edges of the panels, and a detachable shoulder strap is also provided. Reinforcing fabric strips are secured to the juncture edge and other edges. A large number of items are carried in the tote for small children, and the tote is most useful in travelling.

Abstract: Transparent plastic film holders are provided containing one or a plurality of pockets for photographic items such as strips of photographic film, negatives, prints or individual frames thereof which are formed by attaching two plies of transparent films by spaced bonding lines between said plies of films to define rectangular retaining pockets, said retaining pockets having two opposite closed ends and an extended openable end between two closed ends for insertion of a film item into the pocket, said openable end being closed off for a short distance from the opposite closed ends of the pocket by bonding the plies of film and forming a restraining lip extending from the opposite closed ends whereby the inadvertent dislodging of a photographic item from within the pocket is prevented.

Abstract: An insert (10) for organizing contents of a piece of luggage or purse or wallet (76) is formed of a backing sheet (12) joined at its common side edges (16, 18) and bottom edge (20) to a front sheet (14) to form an upwardly-facing, storage pocket (22). The bottom edge (20) also carries at least one, preferably two, hinging assemblies (24) formed of a loop (50) to which is clipped by means of metal or plastic clip (54) to loops (50) on the bottom edge of other inserts (10) to form a loose-leaf assembly (75) or (78) or the clip (54) may be joined to loops (28) on the top edge of other inserts to form stringed, hanging assemblies (80). The insert may contain a hook (30) and stiffener (32) or these functions can be provided by a hanger (206) inserted into the rear pocket (202).