A carrying case utilizes a layer of phase change materials and a thermal insulation layer in order to provide a temperature-stabilized environment for enclosed payloads such as musical instruments during transport through an environment in which temperatures differ greatly from those to which they are normally exposed. In one aspect, the phase change materials and thermal insulation provide an extended period of temperature constancy, without the addition of either active thermal control or excessively bulky insulation.

A method of storing musical accessories includes providing a storage case, the storage case comprising a compartment and a lid, the compartment defining an interior configured to receive musical accessories, the lid configured to cover an opening of the compartment to enclose the interior; inserting a musical accessory into the interior of the compartment through an orifice in the lid; receiving the musical accessory on one of an accessory tray and an accessory mount; and retrieving the musical accessory from the interior of the compartment.

The present invention is a keyboard bag (8) for a percussion keyboard instrument (vibraphone, marimba, xylophone, metallophone, glockenspiel, or the like) for safe operation and transportation of the keyboard (2), which is the most essential and expensive component of instruments of this class. Unlike known bags for a similar purpose, this bag (8) uses special internal bar tabs (10, 10.1) which, when placed on the keyboard (2), are inserted into the gaps (7) between adjacent bars (3), thus separating them and preventing them from coming into mutual contact, under various operating and transporting conditions. This bag (8) helps to protect the keyboard (2) of the instrument from unwanted physical impact and damage and provides for more convenient and efficient mounting and unmounting of the keyboard during assembly and disassembly of the instrument.

A carrying device with a built-in security system including a security unit 10 having components housed in an integral unit, where the components include a camera 1 with a light sensor 2; with a shatter proof clear cover 3 over the camera lens 16; a speed sensor 4; a distance sensor 9; a GPS tracker 8; a transponder 7 for sending and accepting digital data; a microcontroller 15, and a rechargeable power supply 5 in electrical communication with the microcontroller 15, the camera 1, the speed sensor 4, the distance sensor 9, the GPS tracker 8 and the transponder 7; to monitor the location and contents of the carrying device and to provide real time feedback to the user.

A storage case for musical accessories includes a bottom wall; an outer sidewall extending from the bottom wall, the outer sidewall and bottom wall defining an interior space; a divider wall extending from the bottom wall between a first location on the outer sidewall and a second location on the outer sidewall, the divider wall configured to divide the interior space into a first compartment and a second compartment; a first lid hingedly attached to the first compartment and configured to enclose the first compartment; and a second lid hingedly attached to the second compartment and configured to enclose the second compartment.

A chordophone case includes a detachable wheel assembly that is configured to be attached to and detached from front and rear anchors on the case's front and rear faces. The wheel is mounted on a fork mount having a base and sidewalls that project therefrom to form an acute angle relative to the base. The assembly's frontward and rearward strap are anchored to the base and configured for attachment to the case.

A security device for preventing theft of an instrument may include a primary cord having a first looped end and a second looped end; a secondary cord connected to the primary cord proximate to the first looped end and the second looped end; and an internal support cable attached to a central portion of both the primary cord and the secondary cord. The first looped end and the second looped end may be designed to be locked together to secure the security device around the instrument.

An interchangeably portable and pliable music instrument case is defined by a pliable body that receives and securely encapsulates a music instrument. The music instrument case is molded to a desired musical instrument shape, such as a guitar, drum, wind instrument, a brass instrument, or percussion instrument. The music instrument case comprises a soft body portion fabricated substantially from a soft shell material, including: polypropylene foam, air bladder, water bladder, soft polymer, cotton, mesh material, and flexible materials. This allows the instrument to be transported as carry-on baggage, i.e., plane. The music instrument case further includes at least one mobility member, such as a wheel, a skid, and a hover mechanism, that are interchangeable and detachably attach to the body to accommodate different transport needs. A pair of rails and a slidable arm extend and retract to provide a gripping surface for facilitated transport of the music instrument case.

A carrying case utilizes a layer of phase change materials and a thermal insulation layer in order to provide a temperature-stabilized environment for enclosed payloads during transport through an environment in which temperatures differ greatly from those to which they are normally exposed. In one aspect, the phase change materials and thermal insulation provide an extended period of temperature constancy, without the addition of either active thermal control or excessively bulky insulation.

An in-case stand for a musical instrument that supports a musical instrument in the open musical instrument case, such as a guitar, in an inclined position making the headstock and the neck readily accessible for string changes, cleaning or light maintenance.