Abstract: A purse caddy for supporting a purse in an upright condition upon a vehicle seat. The purse caddy includes an open-topped box dimensioned to receive a purse and a strap for supporting the open-topped box. The open-topped box has: a bottom panel, a front panel hingedly secured to the bottom panel and extending upwardly from the bottom panel, a back panel hingedly secured to the bottom panel at a location remote from the front panel and extending upwardly from the bottom panel, and at least one elastic strip connecting the front panel and the back panel together at a height above the bottom panel. The opposed ends of the strap are connected to the back panel so as to form a loop for encircling a support like the headrest of a vehicle seat.

Abstract: A gift bag with napped filamentary surface of the present invention includes a gift bag having generally parallel front and rear panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, a pair of generally parallel side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels, and a bottom panel having two pairs of generally parallel lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an opening defined by the top edges of the front, rear, and side panels, and wherein the bag has an expanded state and a collapsed state, where an area of the bag opening is larger when the bag is in its expanded state than when the bag is in its collapsed state, and wherein the gift bag has handles attached to the panels said gift bag, and wherein the gift bag is complexly formed from a napped fil

Abstract: A grain bag is comprised of a cylindrical barrel having a lid openable and closable upwardly and a bottom part having an outlet tube at a center of a undersurface thereof, and developed with a flap attached in the vicinity of the outlet tube for shielding the outlet tube, a latch attached to a border of the flap through a contact string, and a latch retainer attached to a side of the barrel for catching the latch enabling engagement and disengagement of the latch and the latch retainer at the side of the barrel. The number of latches and latch retainers varies from one to plural numbers according to a size of a bag. Apart from a latch with a contact string and a latch retainer, looped strings are provided and coupled together by a hook.

Abstract: A handled cover for water bag comprises a cover, a locking element and a connecter. The locking element is provided on the water bag for coupling with the cover. A handle integrally formed with a buckle ring is mounted on the locking element. Engagement clamps are correspondingly provided on the sides of the buckle ring, while a handle bar of special figure is provided on a side of the buckle ring. A hole is provided on the center of the handle bar. The connecter is connected to the outside of the cover, and provided with a strip in the form of a blunt-headed hook extruding from the rill By way of having the strip passing through the locking hole on the handle, after the cover is released from the locking element, the cover would not depart from the handle via the connection of the strip on the connecter. And the handle may be freely dismounted and changed the position for resemblance, such that a user may carry the water bag to ease filling water or movement.

Abstract: A gift bag with napped filamentary surface of the present invention includes a gift bag having generally parallel front and rear panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, a pair of generally parallel side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels, and a bottom panel having two pairs of generally parallel lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an opening defined by the top edges of the front, rear, and side panels, and wherein the bag has an expanded state and a collapsed state, where an area of the bag opening is larger when the bag is in its expanded state than when the bag is in its collapsed state, and wherein the gift bag has handles attached to the panels said gift bag, and wherein the gift bag is complexly formed from a napped fil

Abstract: A gift bag with napped filamentary surface of the present invention includes a gift bag having generally parallel front and rear panels, a pair of generally parallel side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the front and rear panels are joined to the lateral edges of the side panels, and a bottom panel having two pairs of generally parallel lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges of the bottom panel are joined to the bottom edges of the front, rear, and side panels to form a container having an opening defined by the top edges of the front, rear, and side panels, and wherein the gift bag has handles attached to the panels said gift bag, wherein the gift bag is completely formed from a napped filamentary material, and wherein the bags contain a closure device near the top and/or extending over a top edge of the bag.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag assembly for foods, in particular granular foods, including at least one bag which comprises two main walls (11, 12) joined by two side faces forming a gusset (S1, S2, S) along each side edge of the said main walls, and gripping means for the bag assembly, characterized in that the gripping means are implanted close to a side edge of each bag of the assembly.

Abstract: A gaming machine coin carrying device and method, which permits a player to withdraw coins from the coin output area of a gaming machine in a hygienic and relatively secure manner. A bag-type structure is formed of a flexible material, preferably nylon. Handles are preferably positioned at each end of the bag-type structure. A lid formed of a flexible material is located at an upper portion of the bag-type structure, and is optionally closed or opened with a drawstring located at an upper portion thereof.

Abstract: A packaging system consisting of a sealable bag with an optional exterior pocket and an integral handle fastened across the top side that allows for the horizontal storage and transport of food products and other goods.

Abstract: A flexible container (10) has a base (12) that includes a bottom (20), side walls (22, 24, 26, 28) and an interior (30), the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses product and the container rests thereon, an upper panel portion (14), that is adapted to be received within the interior of the base portion and includes side panels that define a closure member (60, 62). The upper panel is constructed and arranged to define a substantially flat surface (72) when the closure member is closed and portions of the upper panel are folded over. The upper panel includes a portion that is sealed to the base portion. A pair of handles (16, 18) may be secured to the base portion. The flat top and flat bottom allow for vertical stacking of the filled containers.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage. The container has two storage chambers that share a common insulated dividing wall.

Abstract: A flexible package for compressible absorbent articles, where the flexible package comprises a self supporting extension that captures consumer attention and provides acceptable shipping and storage dimensions.

Abstract: A bag or liner adapted to collect items comprises first and second thermoplastic body panels, and at least one polymeric structure. The first and second body panels are joined along a pair of opposing sides and a bottom bridging the sides so as to form an open mouth. The joined first and second body panels form an interior space for collecting items. The at least one structure is a patch, tape or pouch. The at least one structure comprises a first layer being a barrier layer and including an odor-masking and/or neutralizing agent. The first layer is attached to the bag or liner via an adhesive, a heat seal or other attaching method such that the odor-masking and/or neutralizing agent is in communication with the interior space.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bag that includes a shell having a predetermined maximum vertical rise. A channel is connected to the shell. An elongated strap has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is disposed within the channel, and the second portion is exposed from the channel. The strap is moveable with respect to the channel thereby causing the shell to cinch and the bag to assume a vertically constrained size while a carry strap increases in size. Optionally, the carry strap has an adjustable length to meet the needs of users of various height and having differing notions of how to wear the bag on their bodies.

Abstract: A flexible container and method for making same are provided. the container comprises a base portion including a bottom, side walls, and an interior, the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses product and the container rests on its bottom, an upper panel portion, that is designed to be received within the interior of the base portion and includes side panels that define a closure member, the upper panel being so constructed and arranged to define a substantially flat surface when the closure member is closed and portions of the upper panel are folded over, the upper panel includes a portion that is sealed to the base portion, and a pair of handles may also be coupled to the base portion.

Abstract: A flexible container and method for making same are provided. the container comprises a base portion including a bottom, side walls, and an interior, the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses product and the container rests on its bottom, an upper panel portion, that is designed to be received within the interior of the base portion and includes side panels that define a closure member, the upper panel being so constructed and arranged to define a substantially flat surface when the closure member is closed and portions of the upper panel are folded over, the upper panel includes a portion that is sealed to the base portion, and a pair of handles may also be coupled to the base portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for attaching a flexible cord handle on a bag comprising the steps of: forming a pair of apertures through a bag wall, providing at least one substantially planar obstruction member with at least one cord receiving passageway therethrough, passing at least one free end of a flexible cord through one of said apertures and into a respective cord receiving passageway of the obstruction member, and fixing the free end of the cord to the obstruction member by deforming at least a portion of the obstruction member surrounding the cord, and further wherein the greatest dimension of the obstruction member is larger than the aperture in the bag wall.

Abstract: A storage bag is disclosed with two embodiments wherein the bag is in the form of a rectangular parallelpiped having overlapping top flaps to form an enclosure. In one embodiment the front and back panels are biased toward one another by elastic incorporated in mesh side panels. In a second embodiment the top flaps are joined by webs of insulating material which function to facilitate the insulating capacity of the storage bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gift bag which comprises components that are archival safe and are used to archive memorabilia.

Abstract: A handle and strap for use with a tool storage bag is disclosed. The handle is uniquely formed into the strap and is made for carrying heavy loads. The strap includes first and second ends each including a first and a second leg. The first leg is folded generally in half over itself and placed within and affixed to the second leg which is also folded generally in half over itself to form an overlap. A covering material is wrapped around the overlap.

Abstract: A storage bag is disclosed with two embodiments wherein the bag is in the form of a rectangular parallelpiped having overlapping top flaps to form an enclosure. In one embodiment the front and back panels are biased toward one another by elastic incorporated in mesh side panels. In a second embodiment the top flaps are joined by webs of insulating material which function to facilitate the insulating capacity of the storage bag.

Abstract: A disposable pet litter bag including: a bottom wall, first and second side walls connected to the bottom wall, a rear wall and a front wall connected to the bottom wall and to the first and second side walls to form a bag having a top opening. The front wall has an opening for the ingress and egress of the pet. The upper ends of the rear and front walls are provided with a mechanism for detachably connecting the rear and front walls, such that the top opening can be secured closed. The bag is designed and configured to be unfolded just before use. The bag is further designed and configured to enable the establishment of the bag in an open position by pressure exerted by hands inserted through the top opening, and to conveniently allow the addition of fresh litter through the top opening. The bag is further designed and configured such that on demand, the top opening is securely closable.

Abstract: A flexible container and method for making same are provided. the container comprises a base portion including a bottom, side walls, and an interior, the bottom defining a substantially flat planar surface when the container houses product and the container rests on its bottom, an upper panel portion, that is designed to be received within the interior of the base portion and includes side panels that define a closure member, the upper panel being so constructed and arranged to define a substantially flat surface when the closure member is closed and portions of the upper panel are folded over, the upper panel includes a portion that is sealed to the base portion, and a pair of handles may also be coupled to the base portion.

Abstract: A children's bedding tote is disclosed. The children's bedding tote (10) comprises a tote cover (12) having an aesthetic shape (16) and a handle (20). A pillow (18) is disposed within the tote cover (12). The tote cover (12) is also operable to receive a children's blanket (11).

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible bag comprising at least one sheet of flexible sheet material assembled to form a semi-enclosed container having an opening defined by a periphery. The opening defines an opening plane, and bag is expandable in response to forces exerted by contents within the bag to provide an increase in volume of the bag such that said the accommodates the contents placed therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soft-sided carrying case and a method of manufacture thereof. The carrying case is made from moisture-impermeable, flexible, stretchable material, particularly adapted for outdoor use. A main body of the bag is secured by dielectric welding with a pair of drop-shaped end panels to form the carrying case. The main body, being cut on a bias, allows stretching of narrow ends of the main body to substantially conform to the drop-shaped end panels and form a wrinkle-free attachment.

Abstract: A bag of flexible material has a pair of opposing flat stiffener strips of stiffer material than the bag extending from the open end of the bag. The strips are joined together at least at one end. A closure device is formed on the inner face of each strip for releasably closing the open end of the bag. A handle flap extends upwardly from the upper edge of the strips at least at the one, joined end of the strips, and is integrally formed with the strips. A fold line joins the handle flap to the strips. The bag can be held open by urging opposite ends of the strips towards each other, and the handle flap can be bent downwardly about the fold line to secure the bag in an open condition.

Abstract: A bag includes an upright bag body having a rectangular mouth portion confined by opposite longer walls and opposite shorter walls that interconnect the longer walls. At least one of the longer walls is formed with a set of first strap holes therethrough. A carrying strap has opposite sections that extend respectively through the first strap holes and that are formed with a respective knotted end for connecting the carrying strap to the bag body. A card retainer includes an upright plate with an upper part that is formed with a set of second strap holes to permit extension of the opposite sections of the carrying strap therethrough, and a folded lower part that confines an upwardly opening card receiving space adapted for holding a portion of a greeting card therein.

Abstract: A collapsible structure having a plurality of side panels and a floor panel forming an enclosure having an open top. Each side panel comprises a web of material, and an edging material. The collapsible structure includes at least two flexible continuous loop frames which are substantially enveloped by the edging. The edging coupled to the periphery of the web. One or more handles may be attached to the structure or formed within one or more of the side panels. A method of making and collapsing the structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A storage bag for use to conceal items within the passenger or back floor areas of a vehicle. The storage pack includes four fabric pack side surfaces, a fabric pack bottom surface and a fabric pack top surface. The pack top surface has a straight zipper provided for access into a compartment. Each of the four fabric pack side surfaces includes two according fold collapsible vertical side edges, a curved zipper for access into the compartment, and two fabric handles each having a D-shaped portion defining a hand receiving opening. Each of the zippers includes a locking fixture that is lockable to the zipper tab with a luggage lock of the like.

Abstract: A durable, water-resistant, locking pouch to safeguard package or parcel deliveries, with connected cable and anchor clamp. The cable provides a means to secure the pouch from under or behind a fixture such as a door. An anchor clamp, attached to the end of the cable furthest from the pouch, serves either as an anchor fastened to or placed behind a door, and prevents the device and its pouch with package/parcel contents from being dislodged.

Abstract: A portable lawn bag includes a bag and a pair of stakes. The bag is preferably rectangular in shape with an opening substantially perpendicular to the ground. Two holes are formed at a first end to receive a first stake. Two holes are formed at a second end to receive a second stake. Each stake includes a handle portion disposed at a first end, an upstanding pin, and an offset portion which is disposed at substantially the second end. During set-up, the bag is laid with either the top or bottom on the ground. The second end of each stake is inserted through a bottom hole at each end of the bag. The stakes are forced into the ground with a combination of hand pressure applied to the handle and foot pressure applied to the offset portions until the offset portions clamp the bag against the ground. A top hole at each end is placed over the upstanding pin of each stake. The upstanding pin holds the bag open such that lawn debris may be raked therein.

Abstract: A container for storing shoes having cleats/spikes uses a shoe bag for storing the shoes having one of cleats or spikes. A protective flap is coupled to the shoe bag and is used to protect a surface of an object from being damaged by a bottom portion of the shoes when the shoes are placed on top of the protective flap when an individual is putting on the shoes.

Abstract: A packet which enables the user to attach a pair of carrying handles to a package and containing a pair of flexible cords and four plastic members each having a flat surface coated with an adhesive and provided with an adherent protective strippable plastic film there over covering the flat surface, and an opposed surface. The opposed surface of each of the plastic members is provided with a normally integral raised portion, the improvement wherein the raised portion has a slot therein for receiving one end of said flexible cords with a snap fit to provide for ready attachment and detachment of the flexible cords. The flexible cords are adapted to be hand gripped together to provide a carrying handle for a package.

Abstract: A thermally insulated portable container for carrying and storing a beverage keg comprising: a hollow flexible outer cover member having an open top and portion, cylindrical slidable portion and a circular bottom wall; a flexible thermal insulating material operatively disposed within said side portion; a support member coaxially positioned in the lower end portion of the internal cavity, said support member being formed from a relatively rigid thermal insulating material and adapted to support bottom end of a beverage keg; carrying means firmly secured to the outer surface and surrounding the support member, said handle means operatively to associated and adapted to be grasped and lifted by a person carrying the cooler; a thermally insulated lid means moveably secured to the top end portion for selectively opening and closing the same; fastening means for releasably holding said lid means in a closed position; and a cup sleeve member attached to the exterior of the unit.

Abstract: A carrying bag includes a flexible body having a top opening and left and right sides and co-operable fasteners along peripheries of the left and right sides, respectively. The left and right sides are foldable towards each other for transforming the bag into a narrower condition having a correspondingly smaller top opening, with the fasteners engaging, either directly with each other or indirectly, to maintain the bag in that condition.

Abstract: A convertible bag for holding articles therein is arranged to be opened into a reclining mat to provide a sanitary surface for reclining a child thereon. An inner surface of the reclining mat includes a pillow compartment into which a pillow is removably secured. A pair of zippers are used to removably join the top and bottom panels to form the bag. The bag includes a pair of handle straps. The handle straps are attached to the bag to form at least one utility loop useful for attaching baby related paraphernalia such as pacifiers and toys, so they remain within the child's reach and they do not fall onto the floor and get lost. The handle straps preferably further includes a metal snap fasteners for removably attaching the handle straps to the outer surface of the reclining mat to prevent an infant from being strangled by a handle strap while lying on the reclining mat.

Abstract: A bottom bag closure of the present invention is created from a substantially tubular length of fabric and two sets of connectors. One of a first set of connectors is on a partial seam on a back face of the bag. Another one of the first set of the connectors is on a bottom edge of a front face. Each of the second set of connectors is on the bottom edge of the back face adjacent an unconnected portion of the partial seam. The first set of connectors is connected toward the back face of the bag and the second set of connectors is connected toward the front face of the bag. The present invention also includes a method of creating the above set forth leakproof, reusable bottom bag closure.

Abstract: A convertible container is formed from (i) a collapsible foldable five-sided open-ended bag in the substantial shape of a rectilinear body preferably having handles for use as an object-carrying, or shopping, bag, in combination with (ii) a collapsible foldable five-sided lid affixed to the bag at its open end for unfolding between (1) a collapsed position interior to the bag and (2) an expanded position fitting over the bag's open end. The lid is of dimension A.times.B with three sides of width A/2, and with one, dual-creased, side which is joined to the bag at an extension of width A. The two creases are each folded in a first sense to fit the lid within the interior of the bag, and are each folded in an opposite, second, sense to fit the lid upon the bag's open end, forming thereby a six-sided closed package which may variously be used as gift wrap or for mailing or the like.

Abstract: A mat that is convertible, when folded, into a bag. The mat includes a cushioned head portion and a larger body portion. The mat has a rectangular shape with two handle loops mounted to the cushioned head portion. A strap is attached at one end to a point on the cushioned head portion. To fold the mat, the first fold is longitudinally and the lateral edges of the cushioned head portion. The next step is to centrally fold the body portion in half thus defining the bottom for the internal cavity of the bag being formed. Next the corners of the folded body portion are folded again defining a triangle. Then, the pointed end of the triangle is brought against the cushioned head portion and the strap is passed around the folded body portion and fastened to it.

Abstract: A carrier bag for transporting granular foods and the like. The bag includes two main panels connected by two side panels. One of the side panels includes a bellows having a fold line and a folding zone that is defined by the immediate area surrounding the fold line. The bag also includes a top edge which defines an opening to the bag. The opening is closed by adhering together the two main panels close to and along the entire length of the top edge. Finally, a pull-tab is provided that is integrally formed with the bellows and projects out from the top edge.

Abstract: A bottom bag closure of the present invention is created from a substantially tubular length of fabric and two sets of connectors. One of a first set of connectors is on a partial seam on a back face of the bag. Another one of the first set of the connectors is on a bottom edge of a front face. Each of the second set of connectors is on the bottom edge of the back face adjacent an unconnected portion of the partial seam. The first set of connectors is connected toward the back face of the bag and the second set of connectors is connected toward the front face of the bag. The present invention also includes a method of creating the above set forth leakproof, reusable bottom bag closure.

Abstract: A clasp having a wafer-like body releasably holds together thin flexible handles of a bag for carrying articles. The body includes a pair of opposing lobes that define a channel extending from a peripheral edge to an interior aperture. A wall of the aperture defines two generally V-shaped niches, each on opposite sides of the channel adjacent the lobes. The handles of the bag, inserted through the channel to the interior aperture, engage the niches for holding the bag substantially closed when being operated for enveloping articles. A method of releasably maintaining an entrance of a bag substantially partially closed is also disclosed.

Abstract: A diaper bag which contains a number of separate compartments for maximum organization and accessibility, yet is easy to carry. It is comprised of basically a flat rectangular piece of material, to which other materials, both opaque fabric and see through mesh fabric, are sewn as compartments in a configuration designed to arrange the infant care accessories in an orderly fashion. On the opposite side of the main piece of material is yet another compartment sewn on as a pocket. This pocket is lined with plastic, and has three elastic bottle holders within. At either end of the bag straps are sewn on for ease of portability. To carry this bag, one need only fold it in half with the several pockets on the inside of the fold, secure the two ends of the bag with fasteners and carry it by its straps.

Abstract: A detachable organizing apparatus which is mounted to children furniture for holding and providing easy access to a plurality of children accessories. The detachable organizing apparatus is easily adaptable to a number of different children furniture such as a crib, highchair and playpen. The organizing apparatus comprises an exterior container, a detachable inner liner or bag and a plurality of straps. The straps are generally employed to secure the organizing apparatus to a horizontal member of a children furniture. To effect easy removal of the organizing apparatus, the straps are equipped with quick release clips such as parachute clips. The inner liner is generally constructed from a washable fabric.

Abstract: A plastic, heavy duty bag having an easy opening pouring spout, and a method and apparatus for forming a plastic, heavy duty bag having an easy opening pouring spout are disclosed. The bag includes a radially disposed perforation in the upper corner of the bag. Above a heat sealing strip, a slit is formed in the portion of the bag extending above the heat sealing strip, to aid in tearing through the heat seal strip to gain access to the perforation.

Abstract: An insulated bag having a hollow enclosing wall and one open and one covered end is disclosed. The enclosing wall and the covered end include a multilayered structure made of an inner layer of heat resistive material, an intermediate layer, filled with air or other flexible heat insulating material disposed over said inner layer, and an outer layer of a metalized polyethylene material disposed over said intermediate layer. The covered end includes a heat sealed removable disc that when removed provides an opening in said covered end.

Abstract: A device for providing a plurality of ways for transporting articles wherein a bag, which is relatively large and flexible, is contained in a purse, which is relatively small, so that the purse may be turned inside out to expose the bag and wherein the bag has an internal volume many times greater than the volume of the purse and wherein the bag has a top portion which may be opened so that articles can be placed in the bag and closed to retain the articles therein and wherein the purse is located inside of the bag when in use and wherein the bag is provided with webbing so that the bag may be carried as a backpack, a shoulder bag or a hand bag.

Abstract: A carrying bag which is foldable into a compact configuration so that it can be stored in a pouch, wherein an upper edge of a pouch wall is attached to the bag at an edge defining the bag opening and wherein the pouch includes a flap which can be used to close the pouch when the bag is inside and to close the bag when the bag is in its unfolded condition.

Abstract: A carrier for a scuba tank having a nipple end and a bottom end and being of a specific size includes a porous fabric bag open at one end and sized to be snugly fitted onto the scuba tank from over the bottom end of the scuba tank. A closure for the open end of the bag permits selective opening and closing of the open end, and a strap has a first portion sewn to the bag and in encircling relation to at least a portion of the bag and a handle portion. The fabric bag can be snugly fitted onto the scuba tank from over the bottom end of the scuba tank, the open end of the bag can be closed by the closure and the combined scuba tank and bag may be conveniently carried using the strap handle portion as a handle, with the first portion of the strap providing support for the tank.