Packaging is provided that inflates within the interior and exterior of a desired article, such as a pair of shoes. The pack is sized to the article's height, width, depth and in the case of shoes, has two distinct inserts that fit inside each one of a pair of shoes. When the package is inflated, both the interior and exterior of the shoes are cushioned and supported for shipment and storage. This invention allows the user to deflate the packaging, fold it to a reduced size, and either store the packaging or mail it back to the manufacturer to be repurposed for a continued life cycle.

Packaging for retaining an article to be personalized in a predetermined position relative to the packaging may include a first container defining an interior cavity and an insert designed to retain the article in a predetermined position and orientation relative to the insert. The insert may be positioned within the interior cavity so that the article retained by the insert is within the interior cavity. At least one of the first container may define an opening designed to provide access to a personalization system for personalizing a predetermined surface of the article while the article is retained by the insert and the insert and article are positioned within the interior cavity so that the predetermined surface can be personalized based on the position of the first container relative to the personalization system.

A computer system generates information describing authenticity and a grade of a collectible scanned by a scanning device. A feature vector is extracted from the information. The feature vector includes a first set of features and a second set of features. The first set of features is matched to authenticity profiles of collectible items. Each authenticity profile characterizes at least one collectible item across multiple features. A confidence score is generated with respect to the authenticity of the collectible based on the authenticity profiles. The second set of features is matched to grade profiles of the collectible items. A grade score describing the grade of the collectible is generated based on the grade profiles. The grade of the collectible is determined based on the grade score. A graphical representation of the grade and the confidence score is transmitted to a display device.

A footwear customization kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes one or more customizable portions that can be deformed when heated, including an upper and a customizable insert. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear and the customizable portions in a steam environment. The customizable portions can be modified by a shape of a foot inserted into the article of footwear and can permanently retain the shape upon cooling.

An enclosure is provided for encapsulating an article of footware, the enclosure assembled from a first molded form to cover a portion of the article and a second molded form to cover the rest of the article the forms including interfacing edges assembled together over a vacuum seal to produce an air tight body, the body having a vacuum port enabling a vacuum draw on the air tight body, the vacuum pressure sustained within the air tight body after vacuum disconnect and releasable by a release mechanism.

A footwear customization kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes one or more customizable portions that can be deformed when heated, including an upper and a customizable insert. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear and the customizable portions in a steam environment. The customizable portions can be modified by a shape of a foot inserted into the article of footwear and can permanently retain the shape upon cooling.

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a hybrid package and carrier system. The system can include a container for storing a plurality of items set at a first position, wherein the container is configured with a trapezoidal configuration. The system can also include the plurality of items set at a second position, wherein the plurality of items are positioned within the container to enable the container to store the plurality of items. Further, the system can include a cover set at a third position with a trapezoidal shape, wherein the cover is positioned over the container to protect the plurality of items stored in the container. The system can also include a handle configured to an exterior portion of the cover with the trapezoidal shape, wherein the handle is set to lift the cover along with the plurality of items stored within the container in a vertical direction.

The Shoes Stax Pro is an apparatus that allows you to store multiple pairs of shoes in a compact area. It utilizes a series of springs and tongs that allow you to hang shoes and other footwear both on the outside and the inside of the box shaped apparatus. It stores more shoes in the area that is usually taken by one or two pairs of shoes. It can be stacked one atop the other to increase the number of shoes that can be stored.

A case includes a first shell to encapsulate a portion of a collectible. The first shell includes a planar first end having a recessed first edge. A wall is attached to the planar first end at the first edge of the planar first end. The wall surrounds the portion of the collectible. A shoe tree includes a foot-shaped portion to be inserted into the collectible and support the collectible. An end portion is attached to the foot-shaped portion and rests against the wall, such that the first shell supports the shoe tree. A second shell seals the case and includes a planar second end to be placed on a lip of the wall, such that the collectible is encapsulated by the case. The planar second end has a recessed second edge to align with the recessed first edge, such that the case can be stacked on a counterpart case.

A case includes a first shell to encapsulate a portion of a collectible. The first shell includes a planar first end having a recessed first edge. A wall is attached to the planar first end at the first edge of the planar first end. The wall surrounds the portion of the collectible. A shoe tree includes a foot-shaped portion to be inserted into the collectible and support the collectible. An end portion is attached to the foot-shaped portion and rests against the wall, such that the first shell supports the shoe tree. A second shell seals the case and includes a planar second end to be placed on a lip of the wall, such that the collectible is encapsulated by the case. The planar second end has a recessed second edge to align with the recessed first edge, such that the case can be stacked on a counterpart case.