Abstract: The invention relates to a novel covered zipper assembly for the top of a portfolio with two heavy duty magnetic catches, one at each end thereof and being secured between the portfolio panels at the top to hide the zipper from view. A combination lock cooperating with a hasp protrudes from one end to be inserted into a catch portion at the side of the portfolio whereby the pull tab of the zipper can be grasped to slide open the top of the portfolio. Lock means, preferably combination lock means, are provided at the hasp. The covering is preferably constructed of high grade leather which is fastened by sewing to the other side panels of the portfolio at the top inner edges thereof. Easy access to the top of the portfolio for opening is not readily suggested by observing from the top because the cover assembly hides the zipper from view.

Abstract: A security pouch of a size adapted to hold a cash receipts container in a vertical position and adapted to be worn by an individual suspended from the shoulder and adjacent the side of the individual's chest and under the individual's arm, including, an opening provided with a closure that is operable by one hand.

Abstract: An air case has a plurality of wall portions defining an enclosed internal region of the case in a closed condition thereof, each wall portion having a first layer of a rigid material having surface regions spaced apart by internal webs or ribs and a second layer of a shock absorbing resilient material, the layers being bonded together in a substantially unitary structure.

Abstract: A carrying case having a zipper-type closure element includes a pair of spaced apart pockets for receiving a cylindrical locking device carrying a lockable safety pin pivotal into and out of a closed position with a lock element. The locking device is retained in the pockets oppositely of the closure element when the carrying case is closed. The pin in the open position engages the closure element and is pivoted to the closed position to prevent movement of the closure element to open the carrying case. A length of strap extending from the case may be wrapped around a stationary object and secured to the closed pin to prevent theft of the carrying case.

Abstract: A multi-compartment, expansible luggage bag has a main storage compartment with one or more expansible joints to increase the size of the main storage compartment. In conjunction with the main storage compartment, there is also provided a separable end storage compartment having an inner flexible membrane that can be extended inwardly beyond each of the expansion joints to maximize the volume of the end storage compartment when the expansion joints are open.

Abstract: A sign storage and carrying apparatus having first and second cover panels and having first and second side walls fixed to the opposed lateral edges of the cover panels to retain the cover panels in a parallel, substantially coextensive condition. An upper wall is connected to the top edges of the cover panels to form a protective pocket having a base opening. Fastening members are fixed to the opposed interior surfaces of said first and second cover panels for recurringly sealing selected portions of the base opening. Preferably, one fastening member is a hook fastening strip and the opposite fastening member is a loop fastening strip. A handle is mounted to the upper wall to facilitate carrying of the apparatus, while stacking strips are fixed to the exterior surfaces of the cover panels to permit stacking.

Abstract: A convertible purse includes an outer purse having a plurality of panels defining an interior cavity, an inner purse, sized to be received within the interior cavity, the inner purse having a plurality of panels defining various compartments therein, some of the compartments having zippers with distinguishing indicia on their pull tabs, and a fastener to releasably attached the inner purse to the outer purse and allowing the inner purse to be interchanged with other outer purses.

Abstract: This invention relates to a marine power cord stowage device and more particularly to a device 10 comprising a flexible front panel 12 and a flexible back panel 14 which are joined at all but one substantilly straight edge to form opening 18, a cover 32 which is engagable to close opening 18 so that passages remain in opening 18, and a mounting structure 42 operable to removably mount device 10 on a suitable boat structure. The device of this invention allows a boat user to safely stow surplus lengths of marine power cord when in use at dock, yet does not require permanent mounting on a boat.

Abstract: A backpack is provided which has at least one sleeve secured to a panel of the backpack, which sleeve is sized and structured to closely receive and hold an insulated container that is readily removable from this sleeve, when desired. The insulated container includes a plurality of panels that form a container compartment, and the insulated container has a cover for selectively opening and closing a mouth of the insulated container. Walls of the insulated container are constructed in order to provide thermal insulative properties thereacross.

Abstract: A sewn polyolefin in fabric bag which uses the molded shapes of the polyolefin material to form a shaped enclosure. Enclosure means and a fabric hinge are sewn directly to the polyolefin enclosure means to form the completed bag. The bags formed in this manner have many of the advantages of both soft and hard shelled bags. The polyolefin material is capable of providing a predetermined shape but has a soft exterior surface and is deformable. Sewing can be done using conventional sewing techniques. Polyolefin materials have not previously been usable in this manner because of their inability to bond or weld in reliable manner to other materials.

Abstract: A bulk material bag includes an inner bag united with a cover bag. One tape of a closed slide fastener overlaps the interior of an inner bag rear top extension and is secured thereto. The top extension, together with the attached closed slide fastener and a rear top cover bag flap is folded over the front face of the cover bag and the second tape of the slide fastener is secured to the front face of the cover bag and the flap is secured to the front face of the cover bag and covers and protects the slide fastener until the initial opening of the bulk material bag.

Abstract: The invention provides a wine glass or bottle tote having a cylindrical body of self-supporting foam rubber with a longitudinally extending cylindrical central passage having openings at each end for the insertion and removal of articles such as wine glasses or a wine bottle. A cloth cover is provided and a slippery cloth liner extends through the cylindrical opening. A circular cover having a zipper closes each end of the central passage to protect articles inside.

Abstract: A bag having side edges meeting at a corner, a slide fastener along one side edge, a hood conformably covering the bag corner and mounted to the bag for movement into and out of its corner covering relation, the hood having an opening for exteriorly passing the slider pull of the fastener when the latter is closed, and a tab extending externally from the hood for registry with the slider pull to receive a sealing shackle in the closed fastener condition.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for fusion bonding a continuous synthetic thermoplastic resin fastener strip having a fastener profile portion and a base portion opposite the profile, to a continuous film substrate. The substrate is advanced continuously through a bonding zone. Continuous direct transit of the fastener strip is effected from thermoplastic extruder downwardly through a short distance to the bonding zone, so that in the short transit distance the fastener strip will retain substantial residual thermoplastic fusion temperature. The fastener profile portion is chilled while the strip is in transit to the bonding zone, solidified and stabilized, but the base portion is left at sufficient residual fusion temperature to remain thermoplastic to the bonding zone where assembly of the strip and substrate is effected by fusion bonding of the base portion to the substrate.

Abstract: A case for holding an interchangeable lens camera comprises at least three parts which can be interconnected in various ways to provide different camera and lens holding arrangements. A first part of the case is arranged to fit over the main body of a camera case and has a central opening through which a camera lens projects. The other two parts are cylinders, each open at one end, which fit over two camera lenses. Interengageable connectors such as zippers are provided around the opening of the first part, the open ends of the cylinders, and the closed end of one of the cylinders. Thus the case can be arranged to carry a camera and two lenses by securing one of the cylinders to the opening or the first part to hold the camera and one of the lenses, and securing the other cylinder to the closed end of the first cylinder to carry another lens. Alternatively the two cylinders can be secured together to form a closed cylinder to carry either a lens or the first part of the case when not in use.

Abstract: A method of making multiple reclosable bag material, which comprises advancing from a supply source bag wall film in continuous strip form and providing confronting colinear wall panel portions with surfaces facing toward one another, feeding separable fastener assembly in continuous strip form from a supply source into corunning relation between the wall panel portions, and permanently securing to the wall panel portion surfaces oppositely facing base surfaces of the fastener assembly. The material thus formed is adapted to be split longitudinally into a plurality of bag material strip sections adapted to be sealed across at spaced intervals into bag units.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching heavy weight plastic zippers to light weight plastic bag material. The method includes the steps of aligning the zippers with the bag material and holding the zippers and bag material between a pair of belts. The motion of the bag material drives the pair of belts at the same speed. Heated rails are pressed lightly against one of the belts so that heat passes through the belt and heats the bag material and zipper material only enough to seal the back of the bag material to the back zipper piece. The bag material is then held over a roll, and heated air is directed along a line to heat only the front piece of the bag material and the front zipper piece enough to seal. The bag material is then slit in the middle, and side sealed and cut by conventional means.

Abstract: A panelled mailing bag with zippered opening and a spaced two-part address card mounting pocket on a panel thereof with a card so received therein that the mid portion is exposed to receive postage and enable ready cancellation thereof. The card is apertured for securement by seal means to the zipper slide and eyeletted patches on the bag panels whereby the slide is maintained in closed locked position and unauthorized access to the bag is prevented without leaving overt evidence.

Abstract: The crossbow carrying case includes opposed based and cover sections having a generally triangular shape and interconnected along one edge to permit movement of the cover section between an open position and a closed position wherein the cover and base sections are in facing relationship and cooperate to define a compartment for receiving an assembled crossbow ready for use. When in the closed position, the base and cover sections are releasably fastened together along the other two edges by a zipper or the like. The crossbow is releasably held in place inside the compartment by a pair of longitudinally spaced tie down straps secured to the inner surface of the base section at locations corresponding to the narrowed hand grip portion of the crossbow stock and the area immediately forward of the forehand grip of the crossbow stock.