Abstract:
A multipocket carrying case, comprises a primary shell of pliable material formed of a pair of substantially identical half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming a primary receptacle, each half shell formed of a rectangular back panel with a bottom panel, a top panel and two end panels secured along the periphery of the back panel forming a primary receptacle, a multipocket panel assembly secured to the back panel and comprising a zig zag or pleated folded panel forming overlapping front and back folds, the back folds secured to a back panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a closure panel secured along an edge to the back panel to thereby overlap and close the plurality of pockets. 
     Another embodiment of the carrying case comprises an expandable and adjustable case for carrying many differing types of items in an organized fashion, and particularly suited for carrying a few clothing items. This embodiment of the invention includes, in kit form, multiple accessory storage devices in various multiple pocket assembly designs and a portable case with adjustable partitionable members.

Description:
REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     The present application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/042,143, entitled “MULTIPOCKETED CASE,” filed Mar. 13, 1998, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,897,209, which was a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/671,396, filed Jun. 26, 1996, now abandoned. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to carrying cases and pertains particularly to an expandable carrying case having an improved arrangement of multiple pocket assemblies and insertable smaller cases in kit form. 
     People often carry many items that are often placed loosely in a suitcase when traveling. These items are usually disorganized and difficult to locate. Some of these people are also engaged in a profession or trade that entails carrying with them numerous business or trade related items such as toiletries, cosmetics, samples or tools. Often, these items are transported to a business or work site in a special carrying case specifically designed for these items. 
     In the above identified parent application, I disclose a multipocketed carrying case having a variety of pockets in removable inserts, which is convenient for an overnight bag. It is particularly convenient for carrying toiletries, cosmetics and personal items for travel. 
     Frequently, overnight travelers often need a change of a few items of clothing such as a shirt and/or underwear. In such instances, it is not always convenient or desirable to carry another bag. Accordingly it is desirable that there be available a carrying case that may be expandable for carrying a small number of items of clothing in addition to the usual toiletries, cosmetics and the like. 
     There is a need for a carrying case that is adaptable to carry many related or unrelated items in an organized fashion, and be expandable for carrying a small number of items of clothing. It would be desirable to have a case with multiple pockets for holding articles of different sizes in a secure manner and that also allows ease of accessibility. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is the primary object of the present invention to provide an improved case with multiple pockets for holding articles of different sizes secure and readily accessible. 
     A multipocketed carrying case, comprises a primary shell of pliable material, the shell formed of a pair of substantially identical half shells connected together for hinging along a common side and forming a primary receptacle, each half shell formed of a rectangular back panel with a bottom panel, a top panel and two end panels secured along the periphery of the back panel forming the receptacle, a multipocket panel assembly secured to the back panel of the half shell and comprising a pleated or zig zag folded panel forming overlapping front and back panels, these back panels are secured to another back panel forming a plurality of pockets having spaces therebetween, and a closure panel secured along an edge to the back panel to thereby overlap and close the plurality of pockets. 
     In an alternate embodiment of the invention, a multipocket assembly is detachably secured to the back panels of the shell and includes means for hanging from a hanger or the like to enable a pocket assembly to be used with multiple differing cases or multiple pocket assemblies to be used with a single case. 
     Another embodiment of the carrying case comprises an adjustable and expandable case for carrying many types of items in an organized fashion, and particularly suited for carrying a few clothing items. This embodiment of the invention has multiple pocket assembly devices for holding articles of different sizes in a secure manner that are readily accessible to a user. This embodiment of the invention includes, in kit form, multiple accessory storage devices that include various multiple pocket assembly designs and a portable case with adjustable partitionable members. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     The above and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein: 
     FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary preferred embodiment of the invention with the case closed; 
     FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 with the case open; 
     FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention as in FIG. 2 with an internal flap folded foward to be open in the bottom half; a similar internal flap present in the top half with the flap shown in its open position; 
     FIG. 4 is a top view of the invention showing the inside construction with the case folded flat in an open clam shell configuration; both internal flaps in their closed position; 
     FIG. 5 is a top view of the invention showing the inside construction with the case folded flat in an open clam shell configuration as in FIG. 4 with the internal flap of the lower half folded open; with the internal flap of the upper half shown in its closed position; 
     FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of the outside of the case with part of the hand straps being cut away, the back view being identical; 
     FIG. 7 is a right side view of FIG. 6, the left side being identical; 
     FIG. 8 is a top view of FIG. 6; 
     FIG. 9 is a bottom view of FIG. 6; 
     FIG. 10 is a partial side view of FIG. 5 taken at  10 — 10  showing one of the internal flaps folded open, with part of the lower handle shown cut away; 
     FIG. 11 shows a cross section of FIG. 5 taken at  11 — 11  showing pockets of the multipocketed design; 
     FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment with the case open to show the removable pocket assembly arrangement; 
     FIG.13 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 12 with the case hanging up and open to show the removable pocket assembly arrangement; 
     FIG.14 is a front elevational view of the removable pocket assembly of FIG. 12 shown hanging up and closed to show the removable pocket assembly arrangement; 
     FIG. 15 is a side elevational view of the removable pocket assembly of FIG. 12 with the pockets open to reveal additional details; 
     FIG. 16 is a sectional view of the removable pocket assembly taken on line  16 — 16  of FIG. 14 to reveal additional details; 
     FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an exemplary alternative preferred embodiment of an expandable carrying case for carrying assorted personal clothing in addition to aspects provided in the parent application embodiments; 
     FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 when the case is expanded and shows an obverse side of the expandable case; 
     FIG. 19 is a side elevational view of the removable pocket assembly configured for storage in one of the receptacles formed by a half shell shown in FIG. 17; 
     FIG. 20 is a perspective elevational view of the removable pocket assembly shown in FIG. 19 with the assembly open to reveal details; 
     FIG. 21 is a perspective elevational view of the removable pocket assembly shown in FIG. 20 when the assembly is closed to reveal further details; 
     FIG. 22 is a perspective view showing a portable case with adjustable partitionable members that can stored in one of the receptacles formed by one of the half shell shown in FIG. 17 or be used as a stand alone case; 
     FIG. 23 is another perspective view of FIG. 22 when the adjustable partitioning members in the adjustable partitioned storage case are folded down; 
     FIG. 24 is a frontal view of another storage device showing an unfolded multiple pocket assembly pouch configured for storing in one of the receptacles formed by one of the half shell shown in FIG. 17; 
     FIG. 25 is a perspective view of another storage device of an unfolded hanging multipocket assembly in bag form; and 
     FIG. 26 is another view of FIG. 25 showing the multipocket storage bag assembly folded for storage one of the receptacles formed by one of the half shell shown in FIG.  17 . 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawing, the carrying case in accordance with the invention is illustrated and designated generally by the numeral  10 . The case is preferably constructed of a pliable material, such as leather, vinyl, or any of the suitable woven materials, now widely used for suit cases and the like. The case comprises a primary shell formed of a pair of substantially identical half shells  12  and  14 , hinged together along a common side and forming a primary receptacle. Each shell is formed of a generally rectangular back panel  16  and  18  respectively, with a bottom panel  20  which is preferably common to both half shells with a continuous strip forming top panels  22  and  24 , end panels  26 ,  28 ,  30  and  32 , respectively, for forming each of the half shells into the primary receptacle. The half shells are secured together along edges of the side and top panels by zipper elements  34  and  36  with sliders  39  and  41  at each side or end of the zipper elements. The bottom panel  20  flexes so as to function as a hinge for the two half shells. 
     Each half shell is provided with an elongated carrying strap  38  and  40 , respectively, which detachably secure together at a mid point and are preferably adjustable in length to serve as either a handle or a shoulder strap. The strap  40 , for example, is preferably secured at one end directly to the side of the shell and at the other end through a slip loop and to the shell with the opposite end adjustably secured by a buckle (not shown) underneath a hand grip  44 . The hand grip  44  is of conventional construction and preferably forms a slip sleeve over the buckle of one of the straps and opening sleeve secured together in a closed position around the other buckle by suitable means, such as hook and loop fastening means, such as that available under the trademark VELCRO. This enables the straps to be adjusted so that they may serve as a hand carrying strap or shoulder strap, as desired. 
     As seen in FIG. 2, the overall carrying case is provided with substantially identical pocket assemblies designated generally by the numerals  46  and  48 , respectively, separately positioned in each of the respective half shells. The pocket assemblies are in a preferred form formed on a common back panel  50  which extends into and may preferably form at least a partial liner in each receptacle of each half shell. The back panel  50  may preferably be a transparent material, such as vinyl or the like. 
     Referring to FIG. 3, the pockets of each of the multipocket assemblies in this embodiment is illustrated as extending from the bottom of the shell, as viewed in FIG. 1, to the top of the shell so that when standing in FIG. 1, the openings of the pockets are positioned at the top of the case. However, as will be appreciated, the pocket assemblies may be formed such that the pockets open in a common direction when viewed as in FIG. 4 or  5 , so that the case can be hung in a manner that all pockets open to the top or upward. 
     The pocket assembly for each half shell is identical and therefore only a single pocket assembly will be described in detail. With reference to FIG. 3, the pocket assembly  48  will be described. As best seen in FIG. 3, the pocket assembly has five primary open top pockets,  52 ,  54 ,  56 ,  58 , and  60 , respectively, and alternative open sided pockets between them. The pockets are formed of an overlapping transparent panel with pleated or zig-zag accordion-like folds, as can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 11, that form collapsed pockets with folded sides between a forward or front and a rearward or back panel section of each pocket. 
     Referring to FIG. 11, the pockets are formed by a continuous panel that is folded in the pleated or zig zag collapsed position as shown, when the pockets are empty. The pockets are formed by the panel which is folded so that with respect to pocket  52 , for example, an aft panel portion  62  lies against the back panel and is secured along an edge  64  to the back pocket panel  18  and/or the panel of the shell. A side panel portion or section  66  is folded down between the aft panel portion  62  and a fore or front pocket panel portion  68  which forms the front of the pocket. The excess material of side portions  66  (FIG. 11) permits expansion of the open top pockets and provides size, shape, and definition to the open sided pockets between the open top pockets. 
     The opposite side of the pocket is similarly formed with a folded side pocket panel portion or section  70  and an adjacent aft panel portion  72 . The aft panel portion  72  is preferably secured along a proximate center line to the back panel  18 . The remaining pockets, as can be seen in FIG. 11, are similarly constructed with collapsed or folded sides such that when the pocket is partially filled an adjacent space between adjacent pockets form an open sided pocket and is available for the placement of additional articles. However, the pockets are constructed so that they can be completely filled, such that no additional space or open sided pockets exist between adjacent pockets. Also, as can be appreciated from viewing FIGS. 3 and 11, the adjacent pockets  52  and  54  may be spaced further apart than other pockets within the unit to provide a larger space or open sided pocket between them. These pockets are also constructed to be slightly larger than the other pockets. As can be seen from FIGS. 3,  5 ,  13  and  15 , the edge of the front, pleated panels opposite to the open tops of pockets  52 ,  54 ,  56 ,  58 ,  60  are secured to back panel  18  to effectively close the bottom ends of the open sided pockets which are formed between the open top pockets. 
     Referring back to FIG. 3, each of the pocket assemblies includes a flap or cover  74  and  76 , each of which is preferably at least partially transparent, preferably at the top of the pockets. These covers or flaps are preferably secured to the pocket assembly along a top edge of the pocket assembly adjacent to the openings or tops of the respective pockets. The flap can thus fold down over the pockets to retain items in both the open top and the open sided pockets. Suitable members used for securing the flaps or covers closed, preferably include pairs of hook and loop type fastening means  78 ,  80 ,  82 ,  84 ,  86 , and  88 . 
     Referring to FIG. 2 again, wherein the flap or cover  76  is shown closed over the pockets of the pocket assembly  48 . It will be seen that the upper portion of the cover  76  is transparent at the top of the pockets. The outer face of the panel, as shown in FIG. 2, includes a pair of elongated elastic straps  92  and  94  secured such as by stitching at multiple points, such as  96  and  98  along the face of the panel, as shown in FIG. 2, to form a plurality of loops for holding additional small articles. 
     As shown in FIG. 3, each panel is also preferably formed of two layers of material secured around the peripheral edge by a band  100  and with an opening formed with a zipper  102  to provide access to the pocket. The pocket is suitable for small, thin items, such as papers and the like. 
     Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the case is shown fully open like a book with both pocket assemblies covered. The flaps  74  and  76  open over the pockets from opposite sides like the pages of a book to provide access to the pockets. The flaps are transparent at least in the portions over the top or openings of the pockets so that articles may be easily seen and identified. 
     Referring to FIGS. 6-9, the case is shown to have a generally rectangular box-like configuration with a relatively flat bottom so that it can stand as shown in FIG.  7 . The zipper divides the case in half and is arranged to enable the sliders to come together at the top as shown. The zipper also extends into the bottom as shown in FIG. 9 to enable the half shells to fully open as shown in FIG.  10 . 
     Referring to FIGS. 12-14, a further modification of the case and pocket assembly includes forming the pocket assemblies as a separate integral structure for detachable mounting in the case or shell. The case  101  as illustrated in FIG. 12 is identical to that of the prior embodiment except that the pocket assembly designated generally by the numeral  103  is detachably mounted therein. The upper portion of the pocket assembly is shown detached from the upper half-shell and folded down to show the detachable hook and loop fastening members. Each half-shell has hook and loop fastening pads (upper shown)  104  and  106  on the inside of the back panel for engagement with corresponding pads  108  and  110  on the back of the pocket assembly  103 . Additional hook and loop fastening pads or strips  112  and  114  are provided at the juncture of the two half shells with corresponding strips  116  and  118  on the pocket assembly. This provides for complete and secure detachable mounting of the pocket assembly inside the receptacle formed by the shell. 
     Referring to FIG. 13, the pocket assembly is shown with both pocket units or sections  120  and  122  opening upwardly with closure panels  124  and  126  attached and pivoting above the pocket openings. Each closure panel  124  and  126  forms a pocket with zipper closures  128  and  130 . The entire case can be hung on a hook  132  by means of carrying strap  134 . 
     Referring to FIG. 14, the pocket assembly is provided with a hanging loop  136  so that it can be removed from the case and separately hung from a hanger or suitable hook (not shown). 
     Referring to FIG. 15, a side view of the pocket assembly is illustrated showing the two pocket units  120  and  122  on a common backing panel and with the cover panels  124  and  126  in the open position. A loop  136  or other suitable means for hanging the pocket assembly is provided at the top of the assembly. 
     Referring to FIG. 16, a sectional view of the assembly is illustrated showing details of the pocket construction. As shown, the primary pockets are formed by a pocket panel  138  folded in overlapped accordion fashion with fore panel sections  140  and aft panel sections  142  with folded side sections. The aft panel sections  142  are secured by suitable bonding or sewing along lines  144  to a common back panel  146 . 
     With such an arrangement, a user may use two or more pocket assemblies for interchangeable use with a given case. One pocket assembly, for example, may be filled with personal items for personal traveling, whereas a second pocket assembly may be filled with sales items for a sales trip or business items for other types of business travel. Similarly, a person may have two or more cases of special designs for special occasions and may interchange one or more of the pocket assemblies. The pocket assembly is preferably provided with means such as a loop  136  as described above at a top edge to provide for hanging the assembly on a hanger or the like. 
     Expandable Carrying Case: Referring to FIG. 17, another embodiment of a carrying case in expandable form is shown in accordance with the invention and designated generally by the numeral  200 . The case is preferably constructed of a pliable material, such as leather, vinyl, or any of the suitable woven materials, now widely used for handbags, purses, suit cases and the like. This embodiment also can include a stiffener such as a cardboard or the like sandwiched between opposing faces within a back panel to provide enclosure stiffening. The case comprises a primary shell formed of a pair of substantially identical half shells  212  and  214 , hinged together along a common side and forming a primary receptacle. Each half shell is formed of a generally rectangular panel, with a bottom panel which is preferably common to both primary half shells with a continuous strip forming top panels  222  and  224 , end panels  226 ,  228 , and  230 , respectively, for forming each of the half shells into the primary receptacle. The half shells are secured together along edges of the side and top panels by zipper elements  232  with sliders (not shown) at each side or end of the zipper elements that surrounds the case perimeter, or alternatively, a hook and loop structure. The bottom panel flexes to serve as a hinge for the two primary half shells. 
     The expandable carrying case  200  in exemplary form additionally has two auxiliary expandable half shell sections  234  and  236 . The external rectangular panels of the half shell sections can have a side storage pocket  215  for holding loose items such as magazines or maps as shown in FIG. 17 or an auxiliary retaining strap  217  attached at a mid-section of the panel for use with a roll-around bag with a collapsible handle (not shown) wherein the collapsible handle can be inserted through the auxiliary retaining strap  217 , thus providing a way of securing the expandable case with a roll-around bag for ease of transport as shown in FIG. 18 (an obverse side of the case). These two auxiliary expandable half shell sections are secured together along edges of the side and top panels by zipper elements  238 ,  239 ,  240  and  241  with sliders (not shown) at each side or end of the zipper elements which allows for compact carriage of personal items as shown in FIG. 17 or an expanded bag when used as a portable suit case as shown in FIG.  18 . Within each expandable auxiliary half shell sections  234  and  236  are two additional zipper elements  242  and  244  with sliders (not shown) which allows for storage of additional items. Thus, the expandable bag can have at least six half shell compartment sides for carriage of assorted items as shown in this exemplary form of the invention. Moreover, this expandable case concept is not limited to only two auxiliary half shell compartments and can include additional auxiliary half shell compartments depending upon design requirements of the case. 
     Each external auxiliary half shell is provided with a pair of elongated carrying straps  246 ,  247 ,  248 , and  249 , respectively, which detachably secure together at a mid point and are preferably adjustable in length to serve as either a handle or a shoulder strap. The straps, for example, are preferably secured at one end directly to the side of the shell and at the other end through a slip loop and to the shell with the opposite end adjustably secured by a buckle (not shown) underneath a hand grip (not shown). The hand grip is of conventional construction and preferably forms a slip sleeve over the buckle of one of the straps and opening sleeve secured together in a closed position around the other buckle by suitable means, such as a VELCRO (a trademark) hook and loop fastener. This allows adjustment to the straps so that they function as a hand carrying strap or shoulder strap, depending on personal preference. 
     As seen in FIG. 18, the expandable carrying case  200  is shown in expanded form when the auxiliary half shells  234  and  236  are distended with the zipper elements  238 ,  239 ,  240  and  241  parted, thus exposing the zipper elements  242  and  244 , which in turn can be unzipped to allow access to a receptacle formed by the auxiliary half shells. Various forms of storage devices, as discussed below and shown in FIGS. 19-26, can be placed within these receptacles formed by the primary and auxiliary half shells; and are designed to configurably attach or be loosely placed within the expandable case  200 . These storage devices include, but are not limited to, a multipocket assembly in various forms, a portable carrying case with adjustable partitioning sections within the portable case, and a multipocket assembly in garment bag form. For attaching and securing these various devices in the expandable case, each half-shell can include mutually cooperating hook and loop fastening pads on the inside of the back panel for engaging corresponding pads on the back of one of the accessory storage devices (for example, a pocket assembly device  250  shown in FIG. 20 below). With such an arrangement, a user may use two or more types of pocket assemblies or portable accessory storage devices as described below and shown in FIGS. 19-26 for interchangeable use with the expandable case. One pocket assembly, for example, may be filled with personal care items for traveling, whereas a second pocket assembly may be filled with sales items for a sales trip or business items for other types of business travel. Similarly, a person may have two or more cases of special designs for special occasions and may interchange one or more of the pocket assemblies or portable storage case devices as desired. 
     Referring to FIGS. 19-21, a side and frontal elevational views when open and closed of a removable pocket assembly  250  is shown that is configured for storage within one of the receptacles formed by one of the half shells with a pocket closure cover  256  open with internal securable storage pocket  257  and has a loop  255  for hanging on a hook (not shown). The pocket assembly can have one or more hook and loop fastener means  251  attached to back side of the lower back panel  268  so that it can be secured to one of the back panels of either the primary or auxiliary half shell sections. The folding cover pocket panel  256  has at least one hook and loop fastener  252   a  and  252   b  that secures the pocket assembly in a closed position that also maintains stable placement of articles in the lower panel section with pockets  266  as discussed below. The pocket assembly  250  can be provided with another hanging loop  254  so that it can be removed from the case with ease and can be another way for hanging from a hanger or suitable hook (not shown). The internal zipper fastened internal pocket  257  (FIG. 20) has a common back panel with a cover panel  256  in an open position. On the back side  260  of the foldable cover pocket panel  256  are a pair of elongated elastic straps  262  and  264  secured such as by stitching at multiple points along the face of the panel to form a plurality of loops for holding additional small articles such manicuring implements that can include tweezers, nail files, toe clips, nail clips and the like. These multiple loops have limited elasticity to allow ease of securing to or obtaining from the case any of these small articles. These multiple loops are selectively secured at locations so as to form fit a particular small article. 
     The bottom sectional portion of the multiple pocket assembly  250  has multiple pockets  266  as similarly shown in FIGS. 14-16. These multiple pockets  266  are formed by a pocket back panel  268  with a folded overlapping accordion-like pockets attached as a fore panel. The fore panel is secured by suitable bonding or sewing along partitioning lines to a common panel  268 . This form of the multiple pocket assembly is suitable for use as a personal care organizer for storage of nail care implements, shampoo &amp; hair conditioner, tooth paste, tooth brush holder and the like. 
     Referring to FIG. 22, a perspective view of another storage device is shown configured for storage in one of the receptacles formed by one of the half shells of the expandable case shown in FIG.  17 . This storage device is a portable case  280  that includes adjustable internal partitioning members. Alternatively, this case could be used as a stand alone case that provides adjustable configuring of partitions within the case. The case has a handle  282  for removal from a larger bag and for carrying the case. The case  280  is preferably constructed of a pliable material, such as leather, vinyl, or any of the suitable woven materials, as similarly used in the embodiments discussed above. The case comprises a shell formed of a hinged clear rectangular face cover  290  attached at a lower edge of the case and preferably has a zipper-type fastener  281  that can use two slider  283   a  and  283   b  that come together when closing the case. A back panel  284  attaches to a peripheral panel  286  forming the back and upward sides of the case  280 . 
     Within the case  280  are foldable partitioning members  288   a ,  288   b , and  288   c . The middle partitioning member  288   b  is one piece as shown that bisects the case. The two adjoining members  288   a  and  288   c  are compliant with the middle member  288   b  such that they either one or both fold down flat and rest against the back panel  284  such that either three sectors or an entire interior of the case can be used. The partitioning members are secured in place preferably using mutually fastening hook and loop fasteners  289   a ,  289   b ,  289   c  that each mutually cooperates with their counterparts  289   aa ,  289   bb  and  289   cc . These fasteners maintain stable partitioning and positioning of the members  288   a ,  288   b , and  288   c  to be either in a flat state thereby allowing entire use of the case as shown in FIG. 23 where the partitioning members  288   a ,  288   b , and  288   c  are folded down and secured in place to the back panel  284 ; or be in an upright position to maintain segregated sections in the case as shown in FIG.  22 . Variations of the design as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 can include more or less partition members depending upon desired case design requirements. 
     Referring to FIG. 24, a frontal view of another accessory storage device in an unfolded multiple-pocket assembly  290  is shown configured for placement in one of the receptacles formed by one of the half shells shown in FIG.  17 . This case is preferably made of a clear vinyl plastic and has two storage sections and is foldable between the upper and lower storage pockets  296  and  299  respectively. The hook and loop fastener  292   a  and  292   b  can be used to securely retain the pouch in a folded state for placement in the case  200  shown in FIG.  17 . In particular, this design as shown has a separate storage pocket  296  with a zipper fastener  294 . The lower storage pocket  299  is an expandable pocket with an upper edge  298 . This multiple pocket assembly  290 , which in a preferred construction, has a common back panel  293  may preferably be a transparent material, such as vinyl or the like. An example of using this storage device includes use as a garment pouch for storage of clothing such as ties in one pocket and shirts in the other. 
     Referring to FIGS. 25 and 26, a perspective view of an unfolded and folded state of a hanging multipocketed assembly in a storage bag form  300  is shown that can be inserted in one of the half shells of the expandable case  200 . This form of the multipocket assembly has multiple storage pockets  308  with closure fasteners  310  that include, but are not limited to, zippers and sliders, hook and loop fasteners and snaps and the like. In a preferred construction, the assembly is formed on a common back panel  302 , which may be a transparent or opaque material and is pliable for ease of folding the assembly into a rolled assembly for ease of storing in the case  200 . The face side  304  of the bag assembly  300  is preferably a clear vinyl that includes partitioning stitches  306  that segregate individual pockets for efficient construction of the assembly  300 . The assembly  300  is preferably provided with hanging members such as a hook  312  at a top edge for hanging the assembly  300  on a hanger or the like. The assembly  300  also includes a lower section  320  with opened top multipocket designated  366  as similarly shown and described in FIGS. 19 and 20 above. An elastic strap  324  is included for securing items within pockets in this lower section of the garment bag assembly  300 . This lower pocket section  320  is preferably used for clothing items such as socks, underwear and the like, but can be used for storing personal care items. FIG. 25 shows the garment bag assembly  300  in folded state where a hook and loop fastener  325  is attached to the back face panel  302  of the assembly for securing in a folded state for storage in one of the receptacles formed by one of the half shells shown in FIG.  17 . 
     While I have illustrated and described my invention by means of specific embodiments, it is to be understood that numerous changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention as shown in the appended claims.