A method of attaching a zipper (42) to a carrying case (40) to define an interior compartment or pocket (60). Opposed edges (52, 54) of a single piece of material (50) are folded under and are sewn to respective top (62) and bottom (64) surfaces of a tape (48) of the zipper to form a double layer of the material (58) extending from the zipper. A fold line (56) is formed in the double layer of material, and the fold line is sewn to the body (44) of the case. Stitching steps are minimized, no raw edge is exposed to the interior volume, and the double layer of material provides strength.

A hygienic receptacle for storing and transporting soiled articles, the hygienic receptacle including odor-neutralizing and/or absorbing material and sealable opening.

A storage system for containing personal items. The storage system including a storage unit for storing the personal items, the storage unit including an interior cavity for receiving the personal items; and a clip fastened to the storage unit, the clip being configured to be releasably attachable to an article of clothing.

In one form, a security handbag is provided that includes an interior security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between a pair of material layers. The interior security panel assembly can be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag. A strap with security cable and a carabiner attachment device can be attached to the handbag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies are also provided.

A belt winch may be formed from stretchy fabric, includes a front panel joined to a rear panel. Flaps may be provided to form interior pockets, which are further formed by stitching or other joining techniques. Internal stiffening and resilient members may be incorporated between the panels at each end, aiding in the structure of the opposing ends of the belt which tie together.

A luggage system employing a telescopically-extendable handle and rechargeable battery power supplying assembly. The assembly includes a pair of spaced-apart stationary guide tubes for supporting a pair of telescopically-extendable rods joined to a handle structure. A base housing component is mounted in an aperture formed in the rear housing portion, and has a top surface. A battery module casing is mounted to and beneath the base housing component, and disposed substantially in the same plane as and between the pair of spaced-apart guide tubes. A rechargeable DC battery power module is contained in the battery module casing, and provides a DC battery recharging port and a set of DC power supplying ports. A semi-automatic battery power module ejection mechanism is mounted within a battery module casing mounted beneath the telescopically-extendible handle and battery power supplying assembly.

An apparatus for selectively securing at least a first zipper closure mechanism and a second zipper closure mechanism of a luggage case, may include a lock device coupled to the luggage case. The lock device includes a lock mechanism operable between a locked and unlocked configuration, at least two securing recesses for releasable receipt of at least a portion of each of the respective first and second zipper closure mechanisms and at least one release member for actuating the lock mechanism.

A compartmented footwear bag defined by a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel. The top panel defining a first closable opening and the bottom panel defining a second closeable opening. The footwear bag divided into a first compartment and a second compartment by a flexible inner divider, the flexible inner divider secured to the back panel proximate to the top panel to define a first inner edge proximate the top panel and secured to the front panel proximate to the bottom panel to define a second inner edge proximate the bottom panel.

A bag provided with a design plate includes a bag body; a design plate which is formed in a plate material shape to partially cover an outer side of the bag body, and includes a first Velcro member on at least a part of an exposed surface exposed to the outside; a fixed module which includes a first fixed portion fixed to the bag body to be adjacent to one side of the design plate, and a second fixed portion fixed to the bag body to be adjacent to the other side of the design plate; and at least one design module fixed onto the exposed surface in an attachable and detachable manner, in which the first fixed portion and the second fixed portion include a second Velcro member and a third Velcro member that are attachable to the first Velcro member.

A clasp assembly is provided. The clasp assembly includes a first clasp member, a second clasp member, a first magnet, and a metallic component. The first clasp member defines a first cavity sized to receive a first portion of a zipper, and defines a first portion extending over the first cavity. The second clasp member defines a second cavity sized to receive a second portion of the zipper, and defines an overhang. The first magnet is secured to one of the first portion of the first clasp member and the overhang of the second clasp member. The metallic component is secured to another of the first portion of the first clasp member and the overhang of the second clasp member. The overhang is sized to receive the first portion of the first member to align the first magnet and the metallic component for magnetic interaction therebetween.