Abstract: A briefcase has front, center and rear panels dividing its interior into first and second compartments, the first of which has an accordion file positioned therewithin. A first cover embodiment overlaps the accordion file to close it off, while a second cover embodiment overlaps both first and second compartments. Each cover embodiment has either a U-shaped bight or a rectangular window to allow a handle attached to the briefcase to extend past the cover when the cover is in the closed position.

Abstract: A ladies purse comprises an ornamental clasp in which the ornament can be easily changed to allow the purse to be used with different apparel or for different social occasions. The clasp consists of a first magnetic clasp component fixed to the front panel of the purse. A second magnetic clasp component is fixed to the closure flap of the purse. The clasp components engage magnetically to secure the closure flap to the front panel. The second magnetic clasp component comprises an ornament mount for mounting a replaceable ornament on the closure flap of the purse.

Abstract: A handbag with a reversible flap has a handbag body with a open top. The flap has inner and outer panels, each with surfaces that can be selectively exposed to change the appearance of the handbag. The flap has a front cover portion that covers the front of the handbag body and a rear attachment portion with a pair of snaps which mate with a complimentary pair of snaps in a rear pocket of the handbag. The snaps on the flap are double-sided. The inner and outer panels are attached to each other only around the periphery of the front cover portion to allow the relative sliding between the inner and outer panels in the bend portion and rear attachment portion of the flap. This avoids the creation of creases in the bend portions as the flap is first used in one position and then bent to be used in the opposite position.

Abstract: A purse construction has an exterior flap which can be selectively reversed to orient either a first or second flap surface outwardly.

Abstract: A kit for carrying feminine hygiene materials, such as individually sealed sanitary napkins. The kit includes a carrying case, napkins or like wiping or absorbent products, and scented disposal bags. The case has two mutually hinged sections, which mate in clamshell fashion. The interior surfaces of the sections have elastic straps attached thereto for retaining the hygiene materials in place. The case has an external, tethered loop and a separate suction cup provided with a hook, so that the case can be suspended from a smooth environmental surface. A pocket is optionally provided integral with the case, either internally or externally, for storing the bags and the suction cup. Optionally, the bags are contained within a separate storage box. The case is bound in a washable material, such as canvas or vinyl, and is closed by a zipper.

Abstract: A purse has interchangeable variegated closure flaps which can be selectively attached and retained to the purse body by a spring loaded toggle lock and hasp system.

Abstract: A bottle is recycled into a new article of manufacture. A container for articles is thus formed. Two simple cuts are made into a bottle, the neck recycled and the base formed into a holding cavity. A fold-over flap secures the articles in the cavity. Preferably, a loop is provided on the fold-over flap to be used with a button on the base of the bottle. The device provides a secondary use for a soda bottle and is an alternative to merely crushing the same for recycling into other products.

Abstract: Personal leather goods (PLG's) such as wallets, billfolds, pocket calendars have a portion which is required to bend repeatedly. This bending causes cracking and extreme wear which adversely affects the looks of the item and reduces its useful life. Disclosed is a mechanical hinge which attaches to leather-like panels of such PLG's. The hinge includes a set of interleaving knuckles of relatively soft material which form an axial bore along the length of the hinge, the bore receiving a thin pintle made of a relatively stiff but resilient material. The pintle is shorter than the axial length of the bore and is held into the bore by end caps, either separately applied or integrally formed with the hinge leaf. The leaves of the hinge have an overall curving shape having a concave side and convex side to permit the panels to which the hinges attached to remain parallel when materials are received between them.

Abstract: A novel protective carrying sack for a motorcycle helmet having a generally hemispherical shape, comprising a pliable fabric body having a soft inside surface adapted to polish the surface of the helmet and an outer surface tougher than the inside surface. The fabric body generally conforms to the shape of the shell of the motorcycle helmet and has opposed side flaps which overlap at the top over the helmet to form a closure and also has at one upper end an elongated belt first loop portion. At the opposite upper end is a small second loop portion. The first loop portion is adapted to pass through the second loop portion, and the first loop portion being large enough to pass over the shoulder and under the arm of a wearer when being carried.

Abstract: The bag is fitted at its top end portion with a substantially semi-cylindrical framework (a), with its arcuate part turned upwards, and with a shoulder strap or a handle (3) attached to rigid end sides (G1, G2) thereof. The bag body is fastened to the four lower side edges of the framework. The arcuate upper part of the framework is defined and closed by one or two flexible pieces (P1, P2) associated with the framework through rods (17, 117) and slat-like members (18, 118), and which are stretchable and foldable in a bellows-like manner, and are lockable in bag-closing position. To open the bag, the unclamped flexible pieces need only be drawn away from each other and folded bellows-like at the lower outward side ends of the framework.

Abstract: A handbag has a side wall provided with a top rectangular opening. A rectangular flexible cover strip has a first end connected widthwise to the side wall and two peripheral edges. Each of a pair of zippers connects one of the peripheral edges to the side wall to close the opening. An inverted U-shaped handle member has two parallel portions connected to two sliding tabs of the zippers and a handling portion. A stationary shaft extends between the parallel portions. A tubular member is rotatably sleeved around the stationary shaft. The tubular member has an outer surface to which a second end of the cover strip is attached and which is in rolling contact with the cover strip. A torsional spring is mounted in the tubular member and sleeved around the stationary shaft. The handle member is movable between a closed position, wherein the opening is closed by the cover strip, and an opening position.

Abstract: A purse including a series of flexible plastic inserts that gives the purse shape when the plastic inserts are bent and placed into the soft "skin" of the purse. These plastic inserts can be removed, if desired, so that the "soft" purse can return to a foldable, storable, cleanable state. Purse straps may be detached and interchanged. Purse flaps may be detached and interchanged. A fitted, removable, liner/organizer lets the user change purses without removing the contents piecemeal.

Abstract: The present invention is a shoulder bag having a pouch made of flexible material that, once closed, will remain closed even if substantial weight is carried in the pouch. The construction of the pouch consists of joining together two substantially similar panels of flexible material to form a pouch with closed side and bottom edges and an open top edge. A shoulder strap is attached to the pouch near of the top of each said edge. If the panels of flexible material conform in size and shape to the present disclosure, the opening in the pouch will remain closed while the bag is in use.

Abstract: A bingo bag is formed by quilt material sewed into a hollow container that is open at its upper end. Fabric is stitched to the inner surface of the container to form a plurality of pockets. The quilt material is stiff enough that the bag sits in an upright position making accessible the interior of the bag where bingo-playing accessories are kept.

Abstract: A designer handbag is formed as a flexible pouch having a top opening communicating with a hollow interior. Front and back surfaces of the pouch are formed from a fur pelt material. A flap is formed by a top portion of the back surface and is dimensioned to selectively close the open top. Opposite side surfaces and a bottom surface of the pouch are formed from a leather material. A metallic ribbing extends across the front and back surfaces at an intersection of the fur pelt and leather materials. An ornamental latch mechanism is provided for securing the flap in a closed position. Actuating buttons of the latch mechanism include settings for ornamental gems.

Abstract: A handbag assembly according to which a variety of outer decorative coverings can be selectively attached to the main article carrying bag to suit the desired decor. The main article carrying bag, which has a bottom and opposed sidewalls, is of flexible but sturdy construction capable of supporting whatever is intended to be carried. The sidewalls terminate at an upper rim to which is attached a pair of opposed handles, for easily supporting the carrying bag and its contents. An outer decorative covering of a desired decor substantially envelops the main article carrying bag and is attached to the carrying bag at locations proximate to the upper rim. The handles may be reovable from the carrying bag and changed according to the desired decor and may be of different functional designs. Elastic members may be provided to bias the opening of the bag to a closed position or, in the alternative, positive closure devices may be utilized.

Abstract: Hinge particularly adapted for wallets, purses, paper-holders, or the like, consisting of two hinge members (1, 2) which are made of leather or similar flexible material, and which along one edge thereof are each provided with a row of comb-like, spaced apart co-axial tubular segments (3, 3'), the tubular segments (3) in one hinge member (1) being fitted between the tubular segments (3') in the other hinge member (2). A hinge pin (4) passed through the tubular segments (3, 3') in the two hinge members (1, 2) is in the form of a cylindrical helical spring (4) which is held in place by holding pins (5, 5') fitted in the ends of the helical spring (4) and provided with enlarged outward heads (205).

Abstract: A handbag is disclosed which is essentially rectangular with a large central compartment having a top opening. Shallow internal compartments are spaced around the periphery of the opening to hold small items for easy access through the opening. In addition, flat external compartments with slots and flap closures are provided for sheet material which sheet material may be retrieved through the slots in single fashion.

Abstract: A handbag is disclosed comprising pouch with a flap, a pulley drawstring means, and a fulcrum means. Preferably the drawstring runs in a continuous circuit through the edge of the flap and the fulcrum means. Opening the flap pulls the drawstring in one direction; pulling the drawstring in the other direction closes the flap. A preferred fulcrum is a pair of loops, one on each side of the handbag. Balancing loops above the pulley loops and one or more tension loops between the pulley loops and the balancing loops are optional. This same invention may be applied to a backpack.

Abstract: In a drawstring handbag, a series of pockets having top openings which are less than or equal to 3/5 of the distance from the bottom to the top of the bag. The walls of the handbag are flexible and a strip, less flexible than the walls, is secured about the bag so as to facilitate the folding of the top portion of the bag downward over the exterior of the bottom portion of the bag. A cup is secured to the base of the bag for the holding of Bingo chips and the like.