Purse Anchor

Abstract

The field of the invention relates to car accessories, and more particularly to purse anchors. In one embodiment, a portable storage apparatus anchor configured to be coupled to a car seat having a back support having a top section includes an elongate strap having first and second ends and a middle section, wherein a portion of the elongate strap is coupled to the car seat; a buckle coupled to first end of the strap; and an adjustable slide coupled to the strap such that when the adjustable slide is coupled with the buckle, a loop is formed adjustable by pulling on the second end of the strap, wherein the adjustable slide is configured to form the loop around a portion of a portable storage apparatus to secure the portable storage apparatus to the portable storage apparatus anchor.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The field of the invention relates to car accessories, and more particularly to purse anchors.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Often purses are difficult to deal with when driving a vehicle. They are often placed on the passenger seat, in the back seat, or in the area between the driver and passenger seats, and when the vehicle is moving, purses can tumble and bounce around. This makes it difficult and dangerous for the driver to try to reach for the contents of the purse. A device to address this issue would be desirable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The field of the invention relates to car accessories, and more particularly to purse anchors. In one embodiment, a portable storage apparatus anchor configured to be coupled to a car seat having a back support having a top section includes an elongate strap having first and second ends and a middle section, wherein a portion of the elongate strap is coupled to the car seat; a buckle coupled to first end of the strap; and an adjustable slide coupled to the strap such that when the adjustable slide is coupled with the buckle, a loop is formed adjustable by pulling on the second end of the strap, wherein the adjustable slide is configured to form the loop around a portion of a portable storage apparatus to secure the portable storage apparatus to the portable storage apparatus anchor.

Other systems, methods, features and advantages of the invention will be or will become apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to better appreciate how the above-recited and other advantages and objects of the present inventions are obtained, a more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. Moreover, in the figures, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views. However, like parts do not always have like reference numerals. Moreover, all illustrations are intended to convey concepts, where relative sizes, shapes and other detailed attributes may be illustrated schematically rather than literally or precisely.

FIG. 1a is a front view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1b is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view of an implementation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a view of another implementation of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Preferred embodiments of a purse anchor will now be described. Turning to FIG. 1a, a purse anchor 1000 is shown configured to address the issues above. FIG. 1b shows a side view of the same purse anchor 1000. The purse anchor 1000 includes a strap 1020, made of a nylon or fabric webbing known in the art. In a middle section of the strap 1020, a first loop 1015 is formed, and within the first loop 1015 is a carabineer 1005 attached to a snap hook 1010, made from a metal, plastic, or ceramic material known in the art. The carabineer 1005 enables the snap hook 1010 to swivel relative to the strap 1020 when anchored to a car seat, as will be described below. A first end of the strap 1020 includes a buckle 1030, made from a metal, plastic, or ceramic material known in the art. A second end of the strap 1020 is inserted through an adjustable slide 1040 that can be coupled with the buckle 1030 forming a second loop 1025. The adjustable slide 1040 enables the adjustment of the size of the second loop 1025.

The purse anchor 1000 is configured to anchor a purse, backpack, suitcase, briefcase, or other portable storage apparatus to a location within a vehicle that the driver can reach conveniently, for example, in front or in back of a passenger seat. Turning to FIG. 2, a purse anchor 1000 anchoring a purse 1130 having purse straps 1135 to the front of a car seat 1100 is shown. The car seat 1100 includes a headrest 1110, with headrest supports 1120 inserted into the back support 1140 of the car seat 1100. The purse 1130 is anchored on the front side of the back support 1140. The snap hook 1010 is snapped onto one of the headrest supports 1120, allowing the rest of the anchor 1000 to hang down in front of the car seat back support 1140. To anchor the purse 1135, the adjustable slide 1040 is placed through one or both of the purse straps 1135 and then attached to the buckle 1030, forming the second loop 1025 around one or both of the purse straps 1135. The second end of the anchor strap 1020 can then be pulled taut to secure the purse straps 1135 to the anchor strap 1020, which in turn, secures the purse 1130 to the front of the car seat 1100. Thus, the driver can conveniently reach for contents in the purse 1130 on the seat and not have to worry about the purse 1130 bouncing off of the seat 1100.

Turning to FIG. 3, the purse anchor 1000 is alternatively shown to anchor a purse (not shown in this figure) behind the back support 1140 of the car seat 1100. In this set up, the hook 1010 again is clipped to a headrest support 1120, but the strap 1020 then hangs behind the back support 1140. The operation of the buckle 1030 and the slide 1035 is the same as above.

In an alternative embodiment, the anchor 1000 can be integrated into the car seat 1100. For example, instead of, or in addition to the snap hook 1010, the middle section can be integrated into a portion of the back support, either on top, below, in front, or behind (not shown).

In yet another alternative embodiment, instead of the buckle 1030 being on the end of the strap 1020, the buckle 1030 is coupled to a location on the car seat 1100, and the adjustable slide 1040 forms a loop with the car seat 1100 to secure the portable storage apparatus, e.g., the purse 1130 (not shown).

In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the reader is to understand that the specific ordering and combination of process actions described herein is merely illustrative, and the invention can be performed using different or additional process actions, or a different combination or ordering of process actions. For example, this invention is particularly suited for applications involving portable storage apparatuses, but can be used on any object of comparable size in general. As a further example, each feature of one embodiment can be mixed and matched with other features shown in other embodiments. Additionally and obviously, features may be added or subtracted as desired. Accordingly, the invention is not to be restricted except in light of the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A portable storage apparatus anchor configured to be coupled to a car seat having a back support having a top section, comprising:

an elongate strap having first and second ends and a middle section, wherein a portion of the elongate strap is coupled to the car seat;

a buckle coupled to first end of the strap; and

an adjustable slide coupled to the strap such that when the adjustable slide is coupled with the buckle, a loop is formed adjustable by pulling on the second end of the strap, wherein the adjustable slide is configured to form the loop around a portion of a portable storage apparatus to secure the portable storage apparatus to the portable storage apparatus anchor.

2. The portable storage apparatus anchor of claim 1, wherein the portable storage apparatus is at least one of a purse, backpack, suitcase or briefcase.

3. The portable storage apparatus anchor of claim 1, further comprising a snap hook coupled to the strap configured to snap with the top section of the car seat.