Bags may include a protective case having a first enclosure and a second enclosure each defining a compartment for storing fragile or expensive items. The protective case may be disposed on the top end of the bag. The first enclosure may be partially or fully disposed within the bag, and the second enclosure may be hingedly connected to the first enclosure and rotatable between an open position and a closed position. Portions of the protective case may include support ribs to provide rigidity to the structure without adding substantial amounts of weight to the bag.

A luggage protector assembly includes an article of luggage that has a plurality of rollers thereon. A first enclosure is positionable on the article of luggage when the article of luggage is being loaded onto a vehicle for travel. The first enclosure surrounds respective ones of the rollers thereby protecting the respective rollers from is damaged. A pair of first straps is each wrapped over the article of luggage to retain the first enclosure on the article of luggage. A second enclosure is slidably coupled to the first enclosure. The second enclosure is positionable on the article of luggage when the article of luggage is being loaded onto a vehicle for travel. The second enclosure surrounds respective ones of the rollers thereby protecting the respective rollers from is damaged. A pair of second straps is each wrapped over the article of luggage to retain the article of luggage on the second enclosure.

A case, an accessory or component and a system for wirelessly pairing, storing and charging a camera to a handheld electronic device, such as a smartphone. A software application on the device controls the camera. In one embodiment, the case provides a telescopic rod to elevate the camera. In another embodiment, the telescopic rod and camera are components of the smartphone. In a further embodiment, the telescopic rod attaches to the smartphone directly. The camera is selectively detachable and attachable to a user or other object for hands-free operation once the software app is engaged. The component or the accessory, the camera, the electronic device and the app comprise a system for capturing, streaming and saving video and photos by expanding the reach of the camera function of the electronic device.

A backpack cover protects the backpack and its contents, and/or the user. The cover envelops substantially the entire backpack, allowing the backpack shoulder straps to extend from the cover for use on the user's back. Front latches/locks deter removal of the cover from the backpack, as the latches/locks are between the backpack and the user's back during carrying of the covered backpack on the shoulders. The latches/locks or their connections to the main body of the cover preferably extend through the backpack shoulder straps to further secure the cover to the backpack. A single latch/lock may be selectively unlatched, allowing the cover top portion to be moved from the backpack top end, for quick access to the backpack's main opening and its contents. The cover may have an internal pocket for holding important items, or to contain a bullet-proof/resistant pad or plate, for added security and safety.

A system including a plurality of disposable bags, a dispenser for the bags and a method of use for accommodating a personal electronic device within each bag to isolate it from the ambient atmosphere is disclosed. Each of the bags includes a pair of panels of a flexible transparent material forming a hollow cavity or pocket having an open mouth through which the personal electronic device may be inserted. Each bag includes a flap for adhesively sealing the mouth of the bag with the device therein so that any pathogens on the device are sealed and isolated within the bag, and pathogens in the ambient atmosphere will not come in direct contact with the personal electronic device. The panels of the bag are frangible so that the bag can be torn open to remove the device, when desired. The dispenser is configured to dispense the bags one at a time.

A luggage system described herein includes a hard shell body and a soft shell body. The hard shell body includes first and second hard shell body portions. The soft shell body includes first and second soft shell body portions. The first hard shell body portion defines a first hard shell interior storage compartment. The second hard shell body portion defines a second hard shell interior storage compartment. The first soft shell body portion is sized and shaped to fit within and line the first hard shell interior storage compartment. The second soft shell body portion is sized and shaped to fit within and line the second hard shell interior storage compartment. The first and second soft shell body portions are removable, respectively, from the first and second hard shell interior storage compartments to thereby provide a soft shell luggage unit that can be used independent of the hard shell body.

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 novel enclosure is used to prevent health-care-associated infections caused by contamination of devices such as cellular telephones, laptops, tablet computers, purses, and briefcases. Such a device is placed into the enclosure and is carried into a disinfected or clean environment, such as an operating room. The enclosure prevents infectious agents or other contaminants on the surface of the device from contaminating the clean environment. The enclosure also protects the environments outside the operating room from contaminants within the operating room. The enclosure is inexpensively manufactured and disposable. The enclosure may include an effective amount of antibacterial, antifungal, and/or antiviral compounds. The enclosure may be used in the residence of an individual with a compromised immune system. The enclosure may be used to bring a device into and out of a home or room of an individual who is extremely neat or is inflicted with an obsessive-compulsive disorder.

A mobile device case for coupling around a miniature camera-enabled mobile device a case shutter button mechanism for actuating the miniature camera module of the mobile camera system. A half-press or single tap triggers a precapture settings menu and a full-press or double tap triggers capture of an image.

A mobile device case is configured to facilitate coupling of an auxiliary lens assembly along an optical path of a miniature camera module of a mobile device. A case processor and electrical circuitry embedded within the case are configured to detect the presence of the auxiliary lens assembly that is coupled to the lens attachment interface. A lens recognition sensor is coupled to the case processor and electrical circuitry and is configured to identify the auxiliary lens with a specific lens type.