With Closure Patents (Class 150/118)
  • Patent number: 10485316
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing clip for a bag with reinforcing strips, comprising a base and two wings extending from the base approximately perpendicular to and on the same side of the base, the wings being separated from each other, each of the wings having an outer face and an inner face, the inner faces facing each other, the closing clip also comprising two locking wedges, each on the inner face of one of the wings at their free ends. This invention also discloses a bag with reinforcing strips comprising an upper opening, a reinforcing strip fixed on the outer edge of the upper opening and a closing clip according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: GOYARD ST-HONORE
    Inventor: Jean-Michel Signoles
  • Patent number: 9427067
    Abstract: A tool belt assembly includes a spring assembly and a bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph Allen Satterfield
  • Patent number: 9102423
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to an instant closure mechanism comprising first and second flat, strip like sealing structures having a first orientation, first and opposing second ends; first and opposing second edges; a first pivot member dividing the sealing structures into an first and second portions, and a contour including at least one curved portion having a large gradual radius intersecting at least one of the first end and the second end. At least two second pivot members having an orientation perpendicular to the first orientation; a tab member enabled to pivot from a first flat position to a second bent position, and a sealing member coupled to the tab member via the horizontal pivot member. The sealing members are joined, providing a sealing interface, and whereby pivoting the tab member imparts a deformation of at least one of the two sealing structures resembling the contour of the first pivot members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventor: Vishaal Verma
  • Patent number: 8893332
    Abstract: A purse or bag for carrying accessories and/or personal articles that converts into a pillow is provided. In a first state, the purse or bag includes at least two exterior pockets configured for carrying appropriate sized articles or accessories. In a second state, the purse or bag is turned inside out to expose first and second pillow portions which when zippered, or coupled, together form a single pillow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: DIYVA Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Barbara Kavovit
  • Publication number: 20140190601
    Abstract: Disclosed are handbags constructed using shoe components and shoe production methods. The handbags include a sole with an insole layer, a midsole layer, and an outsole layer. The insole lines the bottom of the interior of the handbag, the outsole lines the bottom of the exterior of the handbag, and the midsole rests in-between the insole and outsole layers. The handbags further include a welt, which is preferably attached to the insole and to the sidewalls of the handbag. The handbags also employ a combination of handbag side material, shoe uppers, stiffeners, counters, and other structures to form, support, and decorate the handbag sidewalls. Each of these sidewall components can be of different colors and textures to provide a distinctive structure reminiscent of a shoe. Additional materials can also be used to decorate the sidewalls. The sidewalls form a collar that encircles a handbag opening, preferably located near the top of the handbags.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: James Ho
  • Publication number: 20130180636
    Abstract: A side flap for covering a gap in a bag is provided for reducing or eliminating environmental elements from entering the bag through the gap between a cover and a mouth of the bag, and for containing contents within the bag. The side flap includes an attachment device that automatically attaches to a corresponding attachment device on the bag when the cover is moved from an open position to a closed position. The attachment device automatically detaches from the corresponding attachment device when the cover is moved from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: FAIRHAVEN GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Fairhaven Group, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20120180916
    Abstract: Disclosed is a convertible forearm purse which can be securely worn on the forearm of the user, or which, alternatively, may be carried, by means of a strap, in a different configuration as a shoulder bag. The convertible forearm purse attaches to wearer's forearm by a tubular opening that accommodates insertion of the hand and forearm and by smaller openings which facilitate hooking to the thumb, fingers, and the lower part of the wearer's palm. The convertible forearm purse extends over the wrist, upward to the forearm, and continues in length, stopping just short of the elbow. The forearm purse comprises at least one zipper or other means for accessing an internal compartment, a storage compartment for the shoulder strap, an interiorly-contained wallet, and further includes a pair of closeable exterior pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Tammy L. Swain
  • Publication number: 20120103480
    Abstract: The current invention is a diaper bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, one top compartment, and two side compartments with one being insulated for cold/warm storage. The diaper bag also has two side pouches at either end of the bag. The bag has a rolled up mat in the non-insulated compartment that can be rolled out for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Cynthia Marie Veleno, Christopher John Veleno
  • Patent number: 8109306
    Abstract: A luggage piece which provides a slim profile in a closed position and a larger opening in an open position when compared to a similar article without features according to this invention. The luggage piece includes at least one gusset, positioned along a side of the luggage piece, which is folded in the closed position and releases and/or expands in the open position to provide a larger opening and thus greater access to a storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Heritage Travelware, Ltd.
    Inventor: Darci Paulk
  • Publication number: 20110232811
    Abstract: The transparent handbag is an inner bag for holding selected personal items that would normally be loosely placed in a larger bag or receptacle. The transparent, inner handbag is adapted to be inserted in a larger receptacle such as a purse, a larger handbag, luggage, backpack or similar receptacles. Since the inner handbag is transparent, items stored therein can be quickly and easily identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Patricia Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20110214787
    Abstract: A bag includes a body portion defining a pouch having an open end and a strengthening rib. A strap of the bag has a first end connected to the body portion adjacent a first side of the open end, and a locking mechanism is connected to the body portion adjacent a second side of the open end. The locking mechanism is arranged to releasably engage a second end of the strap such that the bag can be connected to immovable objects to prevent theft of the bag. Further, a closing mechanism is disposed on the body portion and arranged to close the open end. The closing mechanism has a moveable head that is arranged to engage the second end of the strap when the strap is engaged with the locking mechanism, such that unauthorized access to the contents of the open end is prevented when the bag is locked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: Sarah Schulte
  • BAG
    Publication number: 20110041970
    Abstract: A back bag/shoulder bag/handbag made by stitching a sheet material into shape, the sheet material having a transparent or translucent outer covering layer, an inner covering layer and a stuffing material selected from colored feather, down, polyfill, man-made fiber or combination of colored feather and down and stuffed in between the outer covering layer and the inner covering layer so that a person can see the color design of the stuffing material through the transparent or translucent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Chia-Pei CHANG
  • Publication number: 20110036473
    Abstract: The invention is a utility totebag system that can be carried by a person. The system includes an outer carrier shell and at least two interchangeable, removable liners with varying characteristics adapted to differing requirements of transporting various small items. Any number of specialized liners can be includes in the system with preferable design choices for the set of interchangeable liners including one made of water-resistant material, and/or one made of thermally insulating material. Optionally an interior closure strap is provided to narrow the opening of the totebag. The interior of the outer carrier shell has means for temporarily attaching any one of the set of interchangeable liners. Each liner has matching attaching means. In alternative embodiments, the shell and/or the liners have a flexible flap of material that covers and protects the attachment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Valerie C. Chan, Henry J. Renteria
  • Publication number: 20110011504
    Abstract: Handbags useful for carrying and containing various and sundry items typically carried in handbags are provided with added capability of functioning as a pet leash. A tether suitable as a leash is attached to a handbag as provided herein, ensuring a pet-owning user is never without a leash for their pet when traveling or other activities including shopping. A tether as provided and structured herein additionally conveniently functions as a shoulder strap for a handbag and in alternate configurations may be hidden from view by being tucked inside the main pouch of such handbags, when they are used as a clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventor: Robin Steinbacher
  • Publication number: 20100252154
    Abstract: A handbag having a vertical obverse side and a vertical reverse side where each side has a horizontal rim that extends around its perimeter. A centrally located ring member is located between the obverse and reverse sides of the handbag and is pivotally attached to the horizontal rim of the obverse and reverse sides of the handbag to provide first and second chambers. A first enclosure which is removably attached to the vertical obverse side of the first chamber is provided for holding articles of clothing, and a second enclosure which is removably attached to the vertical reverse side of the second chamber is provided for holding cosmetics. A third enclosure which is removably attached to the centrally located ring member and is located in the second chamber is also provided for holding cosmetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Kelly Ann Enders-Tretter
  • Publication number: 20100252152
    Abstract: An interchangeable/convertible handbag system consisting of several components including but not limited to a bag body, a bag flap closure, handles and accessories (examples being but not limited too—pocket strip(s), cell phone case, key ring, pockets with closures, decorative additions) These components easily transfer from one piece to the other to create a visually appealing and functional handbag while being able to change the visual appearance and efficiency according to ones needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Michelle I. Stupski
  • Publication number: 20100213019
    Abstract: A luggage piece which provides a slim profile in a closed position and a larger opening in an open position when compared to a similar article without features according to this invention. The luggage piece includes at least one gusset, positioned along a side of the luggage piece, which is folded in the closed position and releases and/or expands in the open position to provide a larger opening and thus greater access to a storage space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Darci Paulk
  • Patent number: 7735615
    Abstract: Soft-sided luggage having means for preventing unauthorized access through the zipper is disclosed herein. Preferred means for preventing unauthorized access through the zipper include a rigid barrier attached internally to a first side of the luggage, positioned alongside and extending to the length of the zipper track, and extending past the plane of the zipper towards the second side of the luggage. Further security features can also be used with soft luggage provided herein, including padlocks, and flaps crossing the zipper plane, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: General Trading Organisation Limited
    Inventors: Mark Looram, Sean Looram
  • Publication number: 20100078099
    Abstract: A carrying bag assembly comprises a bag assembly, a flap, and a first connection system. The bag assembly comprises a front panel, a rear panel, a left side panel, a right side panel, a bottom panel, and a cover panel. The bag assembly defines a bag opening and a connection pocket. The flap defines first and second flap surfaces. The flap may be in one of a first attached configuration, a second attached configuration, and a detached configuration. When in either of the first and second attached configurations, the flap may be moved between a closed configuration and an open configuration. When in one of the attached configurations, either the first or second flap surface is visible when the flap is in the closed configuration. When the flap is in either of the first or the second attached configurations, the first connection system is substantially located within the connection pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: FAIRHAVEN GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: F. Scott Armstrong, Gary D. Hubbert
  • Publication number: 20100012238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a handbag structure comprising a body, a first flap and at least one strap, wherein the body has a space to contain proposed articles inside it, and the space has an opening going through to the outside on one side; on the external walls of the body, there is at least one connecting strap that coils to form a reeving groove, and the body has a plurality of through holes on both side edges of it and is covered by the first flap on one side; at least one connecting groove is established for the connecting strap of the body to go through on the upper side of the first flap; a plurality of fixing straps is available and fastened to the body along the edges of the first flap; the strap includes an encircling part at both ends, and the encircling part contains a movable buckle that can be flexibly fastened into the reeving groove formed by the connecting strap of the body, allowing the first flap to be mounted or removed conveniently and quickly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: SHIH-YAO LEE
  • Patent number: 7624776
    Abstract: A handbag is substantially formed by a fabric piece (2) and closure hardware (11). The fabric piece (2) incorporates two alignments of passing openings (3), where each passing opening (3) is provided with a respective eyelet (4). The fabric piece (2) has its structure composed by an internal covering fabric (5), an internal structure fabric (gusset or similar) (6), and an external covering fabric (7). The fabric piece (2) has two mutually opposed borders (8) having an essentially arched contour. The two border portions (8) are joined by parallel mutually opposed rectilinear border portions (9). The two alignments of passing openings are respectively disposed along each one of the arched borders (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventor: Fabiola Andrade Zvirblis
  • Publication number: 20090199939
    Abstract: A purse system for holding personal items of a user on the user's wrist or conventionally is disclosed. A purse comprises a front section and a rear section, each section being pivotally fixed together at a common lower edge. At least one wrist band is included, each having a band closure and attachable around the wrist of the user and secured thereto with the band closure. Each wrist band is attachable to a selectively openable ring eyelet. A band attachment ring is fixed to an outside surface of the purse, each ring eyelet being receivable therein. As such, the purse may be selectively fixed to each wrist band with the at least one ring eyelet A shoulder strap is further included and attachable at each end thereof to one of a pair of strap attachment means fixed to the purse. The outside surface of the purse further may include at least one retention band adapted for selective retention to the outside surface of the purse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Milana Pruzhansky
  • Publication number: 20090188592
    Abstract: A handbag with exchangeable components is described. Also described are fastening mechanisms for use with a removable liner and for fastening the interior liner to the exterior of the handbag. Furthermore, exchangeable exterior pieces and mechanisms for fastening such exterior pieces to the exterior portion of the handbag are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: ELLYKELLY DESIGNS INC.
    Inventors: Kelly Connacher, Eleanor Shen
  • Publication number: 20090151826
    Abstract: A handbag, a system and a method interchange storage containers which hold personal items and/or professional items. The handbag may have an outer shell that may have walls defining a cavity. The handbag has an insert with portions defining three or more containers. The handbag has a purse insert with sides defining an inner volume of the purse insert. The handbag has a purse shell with sections defining a chamber. The purse insert fits within the insert, and the insert fits within the outer shell. The purse insert may be transferred into an alternate insert, placed in a purse shell or carried independently. The insert is transferrable between the outer shell and an alternate outer shell. Moreover, the purse insert fits within the purse shell and is transferrable from the insert to the purse shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Aimee Richcreek Baxter
  • Publication number: 20090084475
    Abstract: A purse and bag assembly is provided which allows the transfer of all personal effects at once, thereby maintaining preferred organization and allowing simple conversion into a variety of styles, configurations and functions. Specifically, a compartment which functions as one of a purse or interior liner interchangeably. As an interior liner, outer members comprise a plurality of purses and bags which are conventional in that they provide a method for carrying and a method to close and conceal personal contents. As an interior liner, magnetic fasteners keep items from going between it and the outer member, although, items may be consciously placed between the interior liner and outer member to keep them from apparent view. Finally, the transferable interior liner converts into a purse by way of a permanently affixed shoulder strap and flap enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Stephanie Ranae Dean-Perry
  • Publication number: 20090038900
    Abstract: A travel case for liquid cosmetics, medications and the like includes an interior pocket with a separate transparent plastic pouch for the liquid materials such as cosmetics. Access to the interior of the bag may be effected through a principal access opening in the top of the bag. Access to the interior pocket which holds the pouch may also be effected through an auxiliary opening in the side wall of the bag. The access opening to the pocket within the bag as well as to the interior of the bag are all oriented in the same direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a Travelon
    Inventors: Andrezj M. Redzisz, Donald E. Godshaw
  • Publication number: 20080295930
    Abstract: A two-in-one handbag has different color patterns in two different closed positions. The handbag's two connected halves have inner rectangular facades and have outer arcuate façades having multiple horizontal segment, the first and second halves each having a substantially D-shaped cross-section. Flaps alternately cover the contiguous horizontal segments have outer sides of a first color and undersides of a second color so that a different color pattern emerges in the first closed position as compared to the second closed position. After the handbag is opened normally into two halves, it can continue to be opened when the halves continue to be rotated away from each to reach the second closed position by rotating the first outer arcuate façade along an entire surface of the second outer arcuate façade or vice versa. Each half's compartment is covered by a zippered cover to store objects. Reinforcing closure devices include magnets, snaps, Velcro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Danielle Arcese
  • Publication number: 20080289734
    Abstract: There is provided a purse with a removable flap and method for using such purse. A receptacle having an opening wherein objects may be placed in and removed from the receptacle is provided. A flap is provided having a portion adapted to cover at least a portion of the receptacle opening. A fastener is provided having a first fastener member and a second fastener member with the first fastener member located on the flap and the second fastener member located on the receptacle. The fastener is constructed so as to permit the flap to be readily detached from the receptacle and readily re-attached to the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Saundra Hall
  • Patent number: 7412995
    Abstract: A two-in-one handbag has different color patterns in two different closed positions. The handbag's two connected halves have inner rectangular facades and have outer arcuate façades having multiple horizontal segment, the first and second halves each having a substantially D-shaped cross-section. Flaps alternately cover the contiguous horizontal segments have outer sides of a first color and undersides of a second color so that a different color pattern emerges in the first closed position as compared to the second closed position. After the handbag is opened normally into two halves, it can continue to be opened when the halves continue to be rotated away from each to reach the second closed position by rotating the first outer arcuate façade along an entire surface of the second outer arcuate façade or vice versa. Each half's compartment is covered by a zippered cover to store objects. Reinforcing closure devices include magnets, snaps, Velcro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Inventor: Danielle Arcese
  • Publication number: 20080142128
    Abstract: A flower-shaped bag (including but not limited to: handbag, purse, belt bag, duffel bag, tote bag, pouch, backpack, fanny pack, waist bag, etc) in its entirety takes the form of a flower; in that its shape resembles a flower in bud when the bag opening is closed, and resembles a flower in blossom when the bag opening is opened. When the bag opening is in a close position, the form structure (42), comprises of constituent flower petals (19), is capable of changing the bag's shape to resemble a flower in bud by folding and partially overlapping the petals to seal the bag opening, keeping articles securely stored within. When the bag opening is in an open position, the shape of the form structure changes to resemble a flower in blossom by unfolding the partially overlapped flower petals; this provides an opening to access articles stored inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventor: Kaung-Ti Yung
  • Publication number: 20080135143
    Abstract: “STRUCTURE OF HANDBAG FOR FEMALE USAGE” which is indicated by numerical reference (1) that is essentially formed by a fabric piece (2) and by closure hardware (11), said structure contemplates the fact that the fabric piece (2) incorporates two alignments of passing openings (3), where each passing opening (3) is provided with a respective eyelet (4); the fabric piece (2) has its structure composed by an internal covering fabric (5), an internal structure fabric (gusset or similar) (6), and an external covering fabric (7), being that all fabrics are joined by a technique from conventional sewing techniques; the fabric piece (2) presents a drawing that is defined by two borders mutually opposed (8) that present an essentially arched contour being such borders mutually opposed (8) joined by small borders of essentially rectilinear contour (9) where such borders (9) are also mutually opposed and parallel; the fabric piece (2) includes along each one of its arched borders (8) correspondent alignment of the alread
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Fabiola Andrade Zvirblis
  • Publication number: 20080105508
    Abstract: A two-in-one handbag has different color patterns in two different closed positions. The handbag's two connected halves have inner rectangular facades and have outer arcuate facades having multiple horizontal segment, the first and second halves each having a substantially D-shaped cross-section. Flaps alternately cover the contiguous horizontal segments have outer sides of a first color and undersides of a second color so that a different color pattern emerges in the first closed position as compared to the second closed position. After the handbag is opened normally into two halves, it can continue to be opened when the halves continue to be rotated away from each to reach the second closed position by rotating the first outer arcuate facade along an entire surface of the second outer arcuate facade or vice versa. Each half's compartment is covered by a zippered cover to store objects. Reinforcing closure devices include magnets, snaps, Velcro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Danielle Arcese
  • Patent number: 7246643
    Abstract: A transformable purse system that includes a base, multiple purse covers, multiple handle options, and alternatively multiple decorative clip options. The covers wrap around the purse base such that the ends of the base are left exposed and the end of the cover forms a lid. The decorative clips may be attached at the point where the lid fastens to the purse. The covers may be attached with hook-and-loop fasteners such that they are easily interchangeable without removing the contents of the purse. The straps may similarly be attached using hook-and-loop fasteners and rest in grooves in the base ends, and may be further secured in place using rods at the top of the base ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Sharon Barber LLC
    Inventor: Sharon Barber Andrews
  • Patent number: 7198083
    Abstract: An improved handbag or the like having one entire side wall formed of a see-through panel which can be selectively exposed to permit facilitated viewing of items contained therein. The see-through panel is joined to an opaque panel to form a receptacle with an access opening at the top. An exterior cover panel of opaque material is removably positioned in covering relation to the see-through panel and at least partially separably attached to the bag structure, allowing the cover panel to be displaced from covering relation to enable facilitated viewing of personal affects through the see-through panel for easy selection and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Hair Blast, Inc.
    Inventor: Stacey Eve Sartena
  • Patent number: 6807992
    Abstract: A handbag that has several flaps attached to the main body, which can be flipped from one side to the other by means of a cross bar attached to the top of each corner of said handbag, in order to change the color and appearance of the front or back sidewall to coordinate the handbag with the outfit being worn at the time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Inventor: Donna Marie Powers
  • Publication number: 20040055679
    Abstract: A crafter's purse is adapted for the storage, display, accessing, and carrying of crafter's tools. The crafter's purse has a generally rectangular bottom panel and an upright peripheral panel extending about the periphery of the bottom panel for forming a container having an open end. At least one exterior panel is attached to the exterior surface of the peripheral panel to form a plurality of exterior pockets for containing and displaying additional items. The crafter's purse has a pair of handles for carrying the crafter's purse and an elastic band which encircles the peripheral wall at a position above the pocket openings to secure the items contained in the pockets. At least one additional pocket may be attached to the interior surface of the peripheral wall for forming an internal pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Terri L. Gordon, Michael L. Gordon
  • Patent number: 6637484
    Abstract: An improved handbag is disclosed which includes an enclosure having opposed front (3) and rear panels (6), opposed side gussets (5), a bottom panel (8) and a top opening (7) defined opposite the bottom panel (8). The top opening (7) is twice the width of the bottom panel to provide easy viewing and access into a main compartment. A hinged closure flap (10) is provided for covering and securing the main compartment and its contents. When the closure flap (10) is in the closed position, the handbag has a sleek and classically styled exterior appearance. A series of storage pockets (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45) are arranged upon the interior front (3) and rear panels (4) to facilitate selective filling of the pockets with essentials such as mobile technology products, keys, and multiple forms of currency and identification. The remaining main compartment is used for storing the user's unique items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Kerri Kraft
  • Patent number: 6637485
    Abstract: An improved handbag or the like having one entire side wall formed of a transparent panel which can be selectively exposed to permit facilitated viewing of items contained therein. The transparent panel is joined to an opaque panel to form a receptacle with an access opening at the top. An exterior cover panel is removably positioned in covering relation to the transparent panel and at least partially separably attached to the bag structure, allowing the cover panel to be displaced from covering relation to enable facilitated viewing of personal affects through the transparent panel for easy selection and removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Stacey Eve Sartena
  • Patent number: 6612771
    Abstract: A loose-leaf binding device has a first binder, a second binder, a plurality of sheets of loose-leaf paper disposed between the first binder and the second binder, and a coiled ring fastening the first binder, each sheet of loose-leaf paper, and the second binder. The first binder has an oblong hole and a round hole. The second binder has an oblong slot to match the oblong hole of the first binder. A pleated flap is connected to the second binder. The pleated flap has a first crease and a second crease. The pleated flap is inserted in the oblong hole of the first binder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Ken-Jui Su
  • Patent number: 6612350
    Abstract: A carrying case, such as a purse or fanny pack, having a skeleton formed of a bendable, rigid material. The skeleton has front and rear opposing sidewalls, each having an arcuate shape. The sidewalls are joined along the bottom longitudinal edges thereof and are normally spaced apart along their upper longitudinal edges to form a clamshell shaped configuration. The front sidewall has an inwardly and downwardly extending latching lip formed in its upper longitudinal edge. The upper longitudinal edges of the sidewalls can be closed and latched by squeezing the front and rear sidewalls toward each other and snapping the upper longitudinal edge of the rear sidewall into the lip formed in the upper longitudinal edge of the front sidewall. A fabric cover is pulled over and around the sidewalls of the skeleton. The endwalls of the fabric cover forms the endwalls of the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Edel Maria Brynjulfsen
  • Publication number: 20030116243
    Abstract: The present invention provides a handbag equipped with a zipper for opening a section of the bag located between the front and interior walls thereof. When this section of the bag is unzipped, the faces of said front and interior walls are exposed and permit a user to obtain various handbag items from pockets attached to said faces. The bag may be carried in the hand or over the shoulder as a result of a loop and ring arrangement which are connected by an adjustable strap and buckle arrangement. Other sections of the bag contain loop and ring arrangements for rapidly obtaining keys, a pager, a cosmetic pouch or the like. By virtue of the present invention, all contents of the inventive bag can be easily and quickly accessed by a user with one easy motion, while the bag is on or off his shoulder, without placing the bag on a flat surface. The inventive bag contains a foldable flap located at the bottom of the bag which provides a bottom wall to the bag when the zipper is unzipped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Arline Cooper
  • Patent number: 6564838
    Abstract: A calabash shaped handbag for carrying personal effects. The handbag includes a dome shaped bottom portion connected with a band to a more pliant upper portion. The top opening would include a drawstring for closing the bag, which is attached to the exterior of the bag to form a handle or shoulder strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventor: Halsey Cruickshank
  • Publication number: 20020170639
    Abstract: Provide herein is a portable container that is lockable. The portable container has a front wall, a back wall, two side walls and a bottom defining an interior chamber with an open top. The portable container has a foldable flap having a first and second end, the first end attached to the back wall and a second end foldable over the open top and detachably secured to the front wall. Also provided herein is a locking mechanism for securing the second end of the foldable flap to the front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: Adam Howard Steinberg
  • Patent number: 6318528
    Abstract: A bag includes a flap secured to the body of the bag, this flap being formed from a deformable piece and the bag further having at least two passages whose function is to allow the passage of a strap for the purpose of holding the flap on at least one wall of the body, the passages being situated at a sufficient distance from each other and disposed on the flap so that, when the flap is mounted on the body of the bag, the passages are opposite the wall in order to make it possible to secure the flap to the latter by the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Hermes Sellier
    Inventor: Christian Blanckaert
  • Patent number: 6283183
    Abstract: The present invention provides a handbag equipped with a zipper for opening a section of the bag located between the front and interior walls thereof. When this section of the bag is unzipped, the faces of said front and interior walls are exposed and permit a user to obtain various handbag items from pockets attached to said faces. The bag may be carried in the hand or over the shoulder as a result of a loop and ring arrangement which are connected by an adjustable strap and buckle arrangement. Other sections of the bag contain loop and ring arrangements for rapidly obtaining keys, a pager, a cosmetic pouch or the like. By virtue of the present invention, all contents of the inventive bag can be easily and quickly accessed by a user with one easy motion, while the bag is on or off his shoulder, without placing the bag on a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Arline Cooper
  • Patent number: 6186640
    Abstract: A hand bag includes an axle structure; several arched support ribs each having a first rib end and a second rib end and being rotatably mounted at the first and second rib ends to the axle structure and bowing outwardly between the first and second rib ends; and flexible sheet material laterally interconnecting the support ribs, so that the sheet material folds and unfolds in accordion fashion as the ribs rotate about the axle structure, the flexible sheet material having an opening defining a hand bag access opening. The several of support ribs preferably include two immediately adjacent opening ribs which are not interconnected by the sheet material, so that rotating the opening ribs about the axle structure away from each other defines between the opening ribs the hand bag access opening. The hand bag preferably additionally includes a hand bag internal lighting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: Melina Typaldos
  • Patent number: 6135179
    Abstract: An accessory for clothing. The accessory includes a handbag, a pocket, a clock, and apparatus. The pocket is transparent and disposed externally on the handbag. The clock is maintained in the pocket and is visible therethrough. The clock is interchangeably maintained in the pocket for coordinating the clock with the clothing. The apparatus interchangeably maintains the clock in the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Patricia Joyner
    Inventor: Patricia Joyner
  • Patent number: 6070628
    Abstract: Handbag with a magnetic flap closure arrangement both closes and latches the top of the handbag. The handbag has arcuate flexible side walls that expand when the front and rear walls of the bag are spread apart to an open position for the bag. The side walls cooperate with the flap arrangement to form a smaller opening that is closed by the flap arrangement when the front and rear walls are moved toward each other into a closed position. The two flaps of the flap arrangement are connected to the front and rear walls respectively, and extend toward each other when the handbag is in the open position. Both are flexible so that they can be pushed downwardly or upwardly to expand the bag opening and allow items to be inserted, removed or seen more easily. In their unflexed, rest positions one flap is lower than the other so that when the front and rear walls are moved toward each other into the closed position, the flaps overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Inventor: Ancela Nastasi
  • Patent number: 6047752
    Abstract: Disclosed is a handbag system having a substantially rectangular body with an open middle compartment. Within the middle compartment are a plurality of sub-compartments sized for holding various personal safety items such as mace, a wireless phone and a pager. A closure flap is provided for partially covering the middle compartment. The closure flap is sized and arranged to allow unrestricted access to those personal safety items which are adjacent to the sides of the body when the closure flap is in a closed position. A closeable front and rear compartment are provided to store other miscellaneous personal items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventor: Linda S. Southwick
  • Patent number: 6044878
    Abstract: A money purse for holding items such as money. The purse includes front and back panels coupled together to define therebetween a space with a top opening for holding items therein. The back panel has a cover flap extending therefrom for covering the top opening. The cover flap has a plurality of spaced apart holes therethrough while the front panel has a plurality of elongate flexible strings extending therefrom. Each of the strings is extended through an associated hole such that the strings extend across the top opening into the space between the front and back panels. Each of said strings has a free end coupled to a pull ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: Delphine Sedeno