A zipping apparatus includes a zipper, a first connecting portion, a first channel, and a first rod. The zipper extending in a parallel axis includes crosslinking teeth and a tab movably coupled to the crosslinking teeth. The tab is configured to open and close the zipper. The first connecting portion is coupled to the zipper and extends in the parallel axis. The first channel is disposed along the first connecting portion and extends in the parallel axis. The first rod is configured to be positioned within the first channel, such that the first rod is configured to provide structure to the zipper assembly when positioned within the first channel.

A bag with an interior space and an opening includes an opening mechanism comprising a frame structure in communication with the opening, a biasing mechanism adapted to apply a biasing force to the frame structure to move the frame structure from a closed position to an open position, and a latching mechanism adapted to latch the frame structure in the closed position when engaged and to allow the frame structure to move by the biasing force to the open position when disengaged. Movement of the frame structure from the closed position to the open position causes the bag to open to allow access to the interior space. In one version. the frame structure comprises a front frame member pivotally connected to a rear frame member and wherein the biasing mechanism comprises a torsional spring that biases the front frame member to rotate away from the rear frame member.

A handbag includes first and second side panels. The first side panel includes oppositely disposed first and second outer sidewalls. A first zipper arrangement of a first profile is coupled to the first outer sidewall. A second zipper arrangement of the first profile is coupled to the second outer sidewall. The second side panel includes oppositely disposed first and second outer sidewalls. A first zipper arrangement of a second profile coupled to the first outer sidewall of the second side panel member. A second zipper arrangement of the second profile coupled to the second outer sidewall of the second side panel member. The zipper arrangements of the first profile can engage with each of the zipper arrangements of the second profile. A compartment is formed by one of the outer sidewalls of the first and second side panels.

Systems and methods for luggage systems are provided. The luggage systems and methods include a luggage housing assembly having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion connected to the front housing portion by a hinge. The luggage systems and methods include a set of wheels mounted to the luggage housing assembly. The luggage systems and methods can include a rechargeable power supply assembly that includes a housing component and a battery module casing configured to receive a rechargeable battery module. The luggage systems and methods can include a compression pad subsystem configured to compress contents of the luggage within the housing portions.

A bullet-resistive or projectile-resistive insert assembly includes at least one anti-ballistic material sheet formed peripherally for receipt in a sheet-covering envelope. An exterior sheet-covering envelope assembly envelops or covers the anti-ballistic material sheet or sheets and includes anterior and posterior envelope material layers. The anterior and posterior envelope material layers are respectively received in anterior and posterior relation relative to the anti-ballistic material thereby sandwiching the same intermediate the enveloping material layers. The anti-ballistic material comprises an outer peripheral stack contour formed to match and mate with an inner peripheral envelope contour of the exterior sheet-covering envelope assembly. The anti-ballistic material includes an anterior stack section, a central stack section, and a posterior stack section. The central stack section has a central stack top-to-bottom length relatively greater in magnitude than an anterior stack top-to-bottom length and a posterior stack top-to-bottom length respectively associated with the anterior and posterior stack sections.

A luggage system with a wardrobe element which extends from the luggage portion and supports a crossbar for hanging clothing or costumes. An arm extends away from the crossbar for supporting a privacy curtain. The wardrobe element is secured within the sides of the luggage, and the opening of the luggage can be opened and closed without needing to store the wardrobe element. In a preferred embodiment, the wardrobe element includes two pairs of structural legs extending out of respective pockets within the luggage, the legs terminating at the crossbar.

A carrying case includes an outer container with a plurality of side walls extending from a lower support. An outer lid is at least partially removably coupled with the plurality of side walls and positioned opposite the lower support. Each of the side walls, lower support and outer lid have an inner surface defining an interior space within the case. A plurality of first attachment means extend from at least two opposing side wall inner surfaces. A removable inner tray includes a plurality of inserts configured to fit within the interior space of the outer container. A plurality of second attachment means extend from the plurality of inserts and are positioned to correspond with locations of the first attachment means, such that the first and second attachment means are engaged when the inner tray is positioned within the interior space of the case.

A carrying case for use with a game controller and a smartphone includes a top portion, a bottom portion, a handle, and a stand. The top portion and the bottom portion have an opened position for accessing the internal storage volume and a closed position for storing the game controller in the internal storage volume. The handle is attached to at least one of the top portion and the bottom portion for carrying the carrying case. The stand is integrated into a top surface of the top portion of the carrying case. The stand has a stowed position in which the stand is substantially flat and is extendable up from the stowed position to a use position for holding the smartphone at a preferred viewing angle on the top surface of the carrying case.

A modular binder assembly for storing a variety of objects includes a binder which includes a first portion that is hingedly attached to a second portion. A plurality of first mating members is each coupled to a respective one of the first portion and the second portion of the binder. A document folder is removably attachable to respective ones of the first mating members for insertably receiving documents. A cassette caddy is removably attachable to respective ones of the first mating members. A personal electronic device is removably attachable to a respective one of the first mating members on the binder thereby facilitating the personal electronic device to be positioned at a variety of locations on the binder.

An insulating device may include a body comprising an outer shell, an insulating layer and aerogel structure adjacent to the outer shell, and an inner liner secured to the outer shell. The aerogel structure may comprise skiving features that extend from a surface of the aerogel structure to a mid-point width of the aerogel structure and may be configured to facilitate folding of the aerogel structure.