Patents by Inventor Randy Higashi

Randy Higashi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20050071920
    Abstract: A towel to tote bag convertible article is disclosed that comprises a towel, preferably a sports towel, having a planar face. A pocket provided on the face has an opening sized to receive and contain at least the second end region and the intermediate region. The pocket is configured for being turned inside out to form a tote bag. A closure is provided for enabling the closing of the pocket opening after the pocket is turned inside out. A decorative or waterproof lining may be attached to the pocket to form the outside of the tote bag when the pocket is turned inside out. The towel can be divided into different segments an additional pockets can be provided on either side of the towel and a have mouths directed longitudinally or laterally. There can be different shapes to the planar part and there can be different separable portions of the planar area to facilitate a smaller tote pocket for locating the folded towel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Randy Higashi, Peter Algarin
  • Publication number: 20040123386
    Abstract: A towel to tote bag convertible article is disclosed that comprises a towel, preferably a sports towel, having a first end region, a second end region and an intermediate region between the first and second end regions. A pocket provided at and across the first end region, has an opening facing the second end region and is sized to receive and contain the second end region and the intermediate region, the pocket being configured for being turned inside out to form a tote bag containing the second end region and the intermediate region. A zipper is provided for enabling the closing of the pocket opening before and after the pocket is turned inside out. A decorative or waterproof lining may be attached to the pocket to form the outside of the tote bag when the pocket is turned inside out. A tote bag carrying strap is installed inside the pocket. A method of making the convertible article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Randy Higashi, Peter John Algarin
  • Patent number: 6634041
    Abstract: A towel to tote bag convertible article is disclosed that comprises a towel, preferably a sports towel, having a first end region, a second end region and an intermediate region between the first and second end regions. A pocket provided at and across the first end region, has an opening facing the second end region and is sized to receive and contain the second end region and the intermediate region, the pocket being configured for being turned inside out to form a tote bag containing the second end region and the intermediate region. A zipper is provided for enabling the closing of the pocket opening before and after the pocket is turned inside out. A decorative or waterproof lining may be attached to the pocket to form the outside of the tote bag when the pocket is turned inside out. A tote bag carrying strap is installed inside the pocket. A method of making the convertible article is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventors: Randy Higashi, Peter Algarin
  • Publication number: 20030135925
    Abstract: A towel to tote bag convertible article is disclosed that comprises a towel, preferably a sports towel, having a first end region, a second end region and an intermediate region between the first and second end regions. A pocket provided at and across the first end region, has an opening facing the second end region and is sized to receive and contain the second end region and the intermediate region, the pocket being configured for being turned inside out to form a tote bag containing the second end region and the intermediate region. A zipper is provided for enabling the closing of the pocket opening before and after the pocket is turned inside out. A decorative or waterproof lining may be attached to the pocket to form the outside of the tote bag when the pocket is turned inside out. A tote bag carrying strap is installed inside the pocket. A method of making the convertible article is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Randy Higashi, Peter Algarin