A convertible backpack or carrying bag for establishing an infant changing station, including a body having a first rigid lower depth defining half and a second pivotally connected rigid upper half. A strap extends from the upper half which is adapted to secure to an elevated location in order to support the body in an open position in which the infant is supported upon the lower depth defining half. A clamp or other attachment portion can be secured to the strap and includes a U shaped hook portion adapted for engaging a top extending door edge. Other looped straps can also be used in combination or apart from the clamp securing strap for providing additional support when worn by a user.

A carry container is interchangeable between a closed position and an open position, wherein the container converts into a protective mat, such as a placemat, and becomes a barrier against germs. In one embodiment, the carry container includes an outer shell including a bottom panel and four side panels extending from the bottom panel and being configured to releasably attach to each of the two neighboring side panels using a fastener to form a container for carrying one or more items, such as food items. An inner lining formed by a generally square sheet is attached to an inner facing side of the outer shell and defines the protective mat when the outer shell is in an open position and flat on a surface. The container can be easily converted between the closed position (lunch box) and open position (protective mat).

A folding furnishing apparatus includes first members that support at least one flexible panel in a set-up configuration; second members that support the plurality of first members; first joints that connect the plurality of first members and that in the set-up configuration define mutually skewed axes about which the furnishing cannot be folded, thus locking the first members in extended positions; and second joints that connect the second members to the first members. The second joints in the set-up configuration define mutually parallel axes about which the second members can be folded to a mutually nested configuration. The first joints in the mutually nested configuration then define mutually parallel axes about which the first members can be folded to a collapsed configuration.

A folding furnishing apparatus includes first members that support at least one flexible panel in a set-up configuration; second members that support the plurality of first members; first joints that connect the plurality of first members and that in the set-up configuration define mutually skewed axes about which the furnishing cannot be folded, thus locking the first members in extended positions; and second joints that connect the second members to the first members. The second joints in the set-up configuration define mutually parallel axes about which the second members can be folded to a mutually nested configuration. The first joints in the mutually nested configuration then define mutually parallel axes about which the first members can be folded to a collapsed configuration.

A folding cot having a tension spring disposed between two legs and corner straps that remain attached to the rails during folding and unfolding of the cot.

A travel pillow and carrying pack combination comprising two flexible containers and a strap. The two flexible containers include fasteners that allow the containers to connect to each other and to the strap that has corresponding fasteners on either end. In accordance with various embodiments, the two flexible containers can be used singly or together and filled with soft items to form a travel pillow. When used in combination with the strap, one or both flexible containers can be employed as a sling bag, waist pack, or shoulder bag.

A travel pillow and carrying pack combination comprising two flexible containers and a strap. The two flexible containers include fasteners that allow the containers to connect to each other and to the strap that has corresponding fasteners on either end. In accordance with various embodiments, the two flexible containers can be used singly or together and filled with soft items to form a travel pillow. When used in combination with the strap, one or both flexible containers can be employed as a sling bag, waist pack, or shoulder bag.

A bag includes a first housing defining a first interior compartment and a second housing defining a second interior compartment. In a closed state of the bag, the second housing is configured to face the first housing, to be opposed to the first housing. In an open state of the bag, the second housing is configured to extend away from the first housing. The bag includes a first changing pad portion configured to be stored within the first interior compartment and a second changing pad portion configured to be stored within the second interior compartment. Covers of the first and second changing pad portions are configured to be exposed in the open state of the bag and to be isolated from an external environment in the closed state. The first and second housings are joined at a bottom portion of the bag.

A bag includes a first housing defining a first interior compartment and a second housing defining a second interior compartment. In a closed state of the bag, the second housing is configured to face the first housing, to be opposed to the first housing. In an open state of the bag, the second housing is configured to extend away from the first housing. The bag includes a first changing pad portion configured to be stored within the first interior compartment and a second changing pad portion configured to be stored within the second interior compartment. Covers of the first and second changing pad portions are configured to be exposed in the open state of the bag and to be isolated from an external environment in the closed state. The first and second housings are joined at a bottom portion of the bag.

A yoga bag is disclosed. An example embodiment includes a yoga bag comprising: a fabric-covered rigid housing having a top panel and a bottom panel connected by two front panels and two rear panels, the combination of the top and bottom panels with the front and rear panels forming a generally rectangular housing with a hollow interior region; a yoga mat holder attached to the top panel, the yoga mat holder including at least one C-shaped element to conform to a round shape of a rolled-up yoga mat; an accessory receptacle configured as a pocket, a loop, a hole, or an attachment mechanism to retain any of a variety of yoga accessories; and a towel storage area configured as an open area or void in the hollow interior region and positioned in the middle of the housing between the two front panels and the two rear panels.