Patent classifications
A45C2013/026
Bendable strap with detachable accessory
A bendable strap is disclosed which is configured to detachably couple with an accessory. The bendable strap includes a deformable support member covered by a flexible body. A coupling element is secured to the support member and cooperates with a complimentary coupling element disposed on an accessory such as a storage pouch, a tray, a hanger hook, a speaker enclosure, a flashlight, a picture frame, a message board, a bookstand, a beverage holder, or the like.
ITEM OF LUGGAGE PROVIDED WITH A VACUUM STORAGE BAG
The invention relates to an item of luggage comprising a shell composed of a first half-shell and a second half-shell, at least two casters, each of the casters being mounted on a support, the first half-shell comprising two housings for taking up the caster supports, the item of luggage further comprising a vacuum storage device placed in the first half-shell, the vacuum storage device comprising a stiffening plate, a bag having a main compartment, a sealing device for sealing the main compartment, and a non-return valve arranged so as to block the air intake in the main compartment and allow air to exit from the bag when the main compartment is sealed, and a fastening device for detachably fastening the vacuum storage device to the first half-shell.
FRONT OPENING FLEXIBLE CONTAINER
A container (10, 100) manufactured from flexible material comprises a body (12) extending from a base (14). The body (14) defines an interior space configured to contain one or more objects and is configurable between an extended configuration and a folded configuration. The body includes a front opening, which includes an elongate closure member (16) extending from a point proximate an uppermost edge (18) of the body in the extended configuration to a point proximate the base (14). The closure member (18) bridges two side portions (26) of the body (16) such that when the closure member (18) is at least partially open the two side portions (26) are displaceable relative to each other, towards a rear wall (20), to provide access to inside the body and any contents contained therein.
Container with thermally insulated compartments
A food storage container includes two or more thermally insulated compartments that can facilitate storage of hot and cold items in a single container. The container includes sidewalls and interior walls that provide thermally insulated barriers. The container further includes a cover that also provides a thermally insulated barrier and securely complements each of the compartments within the container. The cover also includes a gasket or seal along its perimeter.
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER
A configurable container is provided that has an interior surface configured to secure one or more rigid or flexible dividers and to allow for reconfigurable interior compartments of the container. The dividers may also include an integrated material such as a gel that can be heated or cooled in order to maintain a desired temperature within the container. The container may include a lid that engages the top surfaces of the dividers to establish a plurality of substantially sealed compartments within the container.
Pack bag with easy-access portal and inner removable accessory organizer
Embodiments include a pack bag including an outer container and an inner removable accessory organizer. The inner removable accessory organizer includes multiple compartments. The outer container includes an external easy-access portal through which contents of at least one of the compartments of the inner organizer are accessible. The pack bag includes a second external easy-access portal through which contents of another compartment of the inner organizer are accessible. The inner organizer includes a first pull handle to unfold and deploy the compartments when bundle straps are unfastened, and a second pull handle to fold the compartments one atop the other when the bundle straps are unfastened. When the bundle straps are fastened, the compartments are held together as a single bundled unit, such that the inner organizer is liftable as the single bundled unit out of the outer container simultaneously using the first pull handle and the second pull handle.
Suitcase for transporting bottles
A container, such as a suitcase, can be used to safely and securely transport bottles, such as wine bottles. The suitcase can open about a central longitudinal axis to provide top open suitcase halves, where one or both of the halves can include a foam insert with receptacles for the placement of bottles therein. The foam can support and separate the bottles so that breakage is minimized or eliminated during transport. A lid, a strap, or both, may be provided to cover at least the receptacles. In some cases, a tunnel may be formed into the foam, extending from one end of the receptacle, for insertion of a neck portion of the bottle therein, thereby further supporting the bottle in the foam. The foam can fit snugly into each half of the suitcase and the number of bottles may be dependent upon user needs and/or size of the suitcase.
HYGIENE BAG
A hygienic receptacle for storing and transporting soiled articles, the hygienic receptacle including odor-neutralizing and/or absorbing material and sealable opening.
Wheeled Storage Container Apparatus
A wheeled storage container apparatus for storing and transporting tools and equipment includes a body having a body back side with a drop lip portion extending down from proximal a body top side and defining a catch cavity to hook onto a railing. A lid is coupled to a body front side to selectively cover or expose the body top side. A pair of wheels is coupled to the body. A tray has a tray rim selectively engageable with the body top side and a plurality of tray compartments extending down into the body inside. A locking arm has a pivot portion pivotably coupled to the drop lip portion of the body back side, an arm portion extending from the pivot portion, and a catch portion extending from the arm portion. The catch portion is selectively engageable with the lid to maintain the lid in a closed position.
LUNCHBOX SYSTEM AND METHOD
A lunchbox system is disclosed. The lunchbox system includes a lunchbox comprising three stacked compartments and, a carrying case for the lunchbox. The three stacked compartments of the lunchbox include an upper compartment, a middle compartment and a lower compartment. The middle compartment is in thermal communication with the upper and lower compartments. In a preferred embodiment, the middle compartment is configured to retain an ice pack to keep the contents of upper and lower compartments at a low temperature. The lunchbox system further features a compartment dividers configured to partition the upper compartment and the lower compartment. Finally, the lunchbox system includes a lunchbox carrying case that is configured to retain the lunchbox.