Convertible handbag systems
A handbag with a removable exterior member which can be replaced with a different exterior member to provide easily changeable aesthetic styles by use of matable connectors located on the exterior member and the handbag. A handbag system is also provided which comprises a first and second handbag, the second handbag suitable for use as a separate clutch and sized to accept the first handbag within the upper portion of the second handbag.
This application is a non-provisional of and claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/201,302, filed Dec. 9, 2008, the entire contents of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUND Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to convertible small, medium and large handbags.
SUMMARYThe convertible handbag system presented offers a number of advantages. These advantages include: (1) providing versatility with multiple sizes, designs and colors; (2) saving time in removing all items and transferring from one handbag to another; (3) saving money by avoiding the purchase of many individual handbags to create the desired accent to each wardrobe; and (4) remaining up to date with fashions providing a variety of designs. Handbags with these convertible features greatly simplify the life of the owner by providing multiple designs, sizes and colors with fast convertibility.
Loop Velcro 2 can, for example, be 1½ to 2 inches wide attached outside that the top of the large bag 1. Alternatively, a magnetic strip can be used to fasten different belts and covers described below. Hook Velcro and/or magnetic strips can be attached to back of belts (and flaps and inside of covers as described below) to fasten to the outside of bag 1 to provide a variety of designs and styles as described below.
Convertible bag 1 can include, by way of example, #5 metal zipper closure, which in the large bag can be 15½ inches long and in the medium bag can be 11½ inches.
Leather and metal zipper stops 4 can be included.
Reinforced leather 5 can be attached to purse 1 to hold decorative hardware.
Permanent or removable decorative hardware rings 6 or alternative shapes varying in sizes and finish can be used to connect the purse to a strap.
Additional tape support material 7 can be used between lining and leather on top of purse behind the Velcro 2.
A shoulder strap 8 with two adjustable hardware snaps or buckles can be used.
Bonded leather 9 can be used for extra support at the bottom of purse between its lining and leather exterior.
All seams 10 can have nylon tape support material as backing as well as #4 stitching.
Convertible Belt AttachmentsBelt attachments 11-14 for convertible purse 1 are shown in
Belt 11 is exemplary of the variety of animal prints to accent color and design with topstitching.
Belt 12 can be plain leather to accent the color of convertible purse 1 with decorative hardware and topstitching.
Belt 13 can be plain leather to accent the color of convertible purse 1 with decorative hardware and topstitching.
Belt 14 can be plain leather to accent the color of convertible purse 1 with a gather design and topstitching.
The hook Velcro 15 used to attach the belt to the main convertible purse can vary from 1 inch to 2 inches in width.
Snap closures 16 at the end of the belts can be used to hook together around the purse.
The handbag 1 can be silk or leather. Other material alternatives are known in the purse and handbag art.
Convertible Flap AttachmentsFlap attachments 17 for the basic convertible handbag 1 are shown in
The flaps 17 of
Snap closures 19 at the end of flaps 17 can be used to hook together around purse 1.
Flap 20 shown in
Velcro 21 can be used to attach to Velcro 2 on the basic convertible purse 1.
Snap closures 22 at the end of the flaps can hook together around purse.
Hidden magnets 23 can be used for pocket flap closure and also on bottom half of pocket flap to connect to the basic convertible purse 1.
Decorative hardware ring and fringe accent 24 can be added.
The Inside LiningSupport materials can be used including bonded leather, brown paper, canvas fabric and tape for extra support throughout.
A durable lining 26 across the bottom can be 5 to 6 inches in depth.
A spring gate hook 27 can be attached to one side of lining with leather loop to hold keys.
An inside zipper pocket 28 can be included on inside lining with plastic 8 inch zipper and pull with zipper stops. Zipper 28 can be 2 inches from the top of purse opening.
The inside purse lining can include a cell telephone holder pocket 29 4 inches by 3½ inches in leather with 2-inch flap Velcro closure. The telephone holder pocket can be 2 inches from top of the purse opening.
A second include zipper pocket 30 can be used on its inside lining with plastic 8 inch zipper and pull with zipper stops. The zipper can be 2 inches from top of purse opening.
An inside purse lining leather card and/or multi-purchase holder 31 can be 3 inches by 3 inches. A cardholder 31 can be 2 inches from top of purse opening.
A Draw String Cover AttachmentA draw string cover 100 (see
By way of example, a large cover 100 for a large convertible bag 1 can have an 18-inch opening 6½ inches in depth, and 16 inches in length. A medium cover for a medium sized convertible bag 1 can have a 16 inch opening 5 inches in depth, 13½ inches in length.
Hook Velcro 32 can be 1 inch wide and be affixed on the inside of the cover 100 to attach to the loop Velcro 2 on the main purse.
Decorative stitching and leather drawstring 30 can be used for a gathered design.
Double stitching 34 can be used for design and reinforcement.
Double-stitched reinforced-attachable leather strap 35 hooks onto basic purse 1 with snap and adjustable buckle design. Strap 35 can be the same color as the cover 100.
Silk Leather CoverA plain cover 105 of durable lightweight silk leather can with twisted strap shown in
An attachable twisted leather strap 39 shown in
The large cover 110 can, by way of example, have an 18-inch opening and have a 6½ inch depth and length of 16 inches. The medium cover can have a 16-inch opening, 5 inches in depth, and 13½ inches in length.
Hook Velcro 40 can be located on the inside of the cover 110 to attach to the loop Velcro 2 on basic purse 1.
Decorative leather straps 41 are shown with grommets and double stitching.
A permanently attached flap 115 is shown with decorative ring 42 and fringe design.
Attachable leather strap 120 hooks onto the basic purse 1 with adjustable snap 43 and double stitching design, strap 120 can be the same color as cover 110.
Hidden magnets 44 can be attached to the main purse 1 and flap 115 for flap closure.
Pocket and Zipper CoversA large cover 130 for the large handbag 1 can, for example, have an 18-inch opening, a 6½ inch depth and 16 inches in length. The medium cover 135 for the medium handbag 1 can have a 16-inch opening, a 5-inch depth and 16 inches in length and 13½ inches in length.
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Two useable and decorative pockets 46 can have hidden magnetic closure.
One useable front compartment 47 as shown in
Attachable spring gate hardware 48 can hold a strap 50.
Two adjustable shoulder strap snaps 49 can be located on both ends of the leather strap 50.
The shoulder strap 50 can be reinforced and double-stitched leather.
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Hook Velcro 52 1-inch wide on the inside of the cover 135 can attach to the loop Velcro 2 on the main purse 1.
Hidden magnetic closure 53 can be provided for an extra outside usable pocket.
Decorative grommets 54 and straps on pocket cover 135 can be used with topstitching for alternative appearances.
Metal hardware snaps 55 can be included on both ends of the strap 140 for providing an adjustable shoulder strap.
Small Handbag Or ClutchA small handbag or clutch 150 is shown in
Thus, the basic small handbag or clutch 150 can have multiple belt, flap and cover designs as well as multiple decorative straps to coordinate the overall design. The inside lining of clutch 150 can have one zipper compartment 59. By way of example, this zipper opening can be 13 inches for a clutch having a width 14 inches, a height of 7 inches, and a bottom depth of 4 inches and a variable 32-inch strap. Velcro 57 is applied along the outside of clutch 150 to fasten belts or covers when switching out designs or belts, flaps and covers.
Loop Velcro 57 can be 1 inch on the outside of the clutch 150 to attach to the hook Velcro on the backside of belts, flaps and inside covers.
Small round hooks 58 can be secured to both sides of the inside purse lining of clutch 150 about ½ inch below top zipper opening. Small 1 inch openings on both ends of the leather zipper stops allow a variety of different straps with lobster claw hooks at the end of each strap to slip through the top opening and quickly hook on to the two secured hooks in the lining.
Inside zipper compartment 59 of clutch 150 can include #3 black plastic zipper and pull with metal zipper stops. The zipper opening of the inside compartment can be 7½ inches in length and sewn into a leather frame for a finished design appearance.
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Multiple belts 61 of different design shown in
Multiple Flaps shown in
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Large and Medium Handbag with Removable Clutch (2 in 1 Purse)
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Underneath the detached clutch 150A is the basic purse 1A. All belts and flaps with hook Velcro backing in different styles and colors and materials (
When the clutch 150A stands alone, a new look for day to evening can be obtained by changing removable straps. Reinforced leather straps, chain and rhinestone are just a sample of the many designs and styles available for wardrobe change.
In one embodiment, the main body of the 2-in-1 design handbag uses topstitching all around and is made of soft silk leather with other material alternatives to be used in the design process. Sewn all around the middle of the main purse is 1½ A to 2 inch loop Velcro 65.
Metal #5 zipper 66 can be recessed and decorative pull with metal and leather zipper stops sewn on both ends of the zipper serve as convenient and reliable closure to this 2-in-1 handbag.
A double-stitched reinforced strap 67 (also see
Hardware 68 in a variety of shapes, sizes and finishes can be used including hardware that can easily be removed. Reinforced leather can be attached to purse to hold decorative hardware.
Two zipper compartments 69 can be located inside the lining. The zippers can be black size #3 and the dimensions and style can be the same as the cell telephone holder with flap Velcro closure holding a phone securely.
A variety of different straps 70 can be revised for clutch to change from daytime or eveningwear, e.g., leather, chain or rhinestones with Lobster claw hooks at each end of the strap can attach to clutch.
On the inside of the clutch half 150A of this 2-in-1 purse, a 1 inch hook Velcro 71 is sewn all the way around the top inside of the clutch to attach to the main purse half 1A of the 2-in-1 purse.
Inside the clutch half 150A, 1½ inches from its top portion 150, a total of six magnets 72 can be hidden between the lining and the leather, three on each side opposite each other. These hidden magnets can connect together to serve as a secure closure for the removable clutch.
A zipper compartment 73 inside of clutch lining and leather cell telephone compartment with 2-inch flap with Velcro closure measuring 3½ inches by 3½ inches.
On the inside of the clutch half are two small hooks 74 sewn into both sides of the lining. These small hooks allow a variety of different should straps with lobster claw hooks at the end of the strap to slip through the two sides and attach to the clutch.
In one embodiment, both the main purse 1A and clutch 150A can be fully lined with Bengaline high quality fabric.
Hook Velcro 76 can be located on the back of the belts 76 for attaching on to the 2-in-1 main purse for multiple designs with a variety of belts.
While the invention has been described herein with reference to certain preferred embodiments, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and not to limit the scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A handbag system, comprising:
- A handbag, having an inside, an outside, a top portion, a bottom portion;
- A first matable connector extending around at least a portion of the handbag adjacent said top portion of the handbag,
- An elongated flexible member having a first side, a second side, a first end and a second end, said elongated member having a length sufficient to extend substantially around at least a portion the handbag adjacent the location of the first matable connector and having a second connector located thereon, said second connector detachably matable with the first connector such that the elongated member may be removably secured to the handbag to provide an aesthetically pleasing look whereby this elongated flexible member may be readily replaced with another elongated flexible member having a different aesthetic look.
2. A handbag system, comprising:
- A first handbag, having an inside, an outside, a top portion, a bottom portion;
- A first matable connector extending around at least a portion of the handbag between the top and bottom portion of the handbag,
- A second smaller handbag capable of operating separately as a clutch type purse, said second handbag sized to accept the bottom portion of the first handbag and having a second connector located within the upper portion of the second handbag such that the second hand bag may be removably secured to the first handbag when so desired.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 9, 2009
Publication Date: Sep 2, 2010
Inventor: Didem Y. Ellermeyer (Irvine, CA)
Application Number: 12/653,134
International Classification: A45C 3/06 (20060101); A45C 1/08 (20060101);