Accessory Organization, Secure Storage and Transportation System
A collapsible, foldable accessory organization, secure storage and transportation system includes a jewelry dress or other basic shape, accessory purses for organizing and storing various items, various accessory tabs for holding particular types of accessories, and a hidden inner layer upon which different accessory purses and/or tabs containing accessories can be stored in an inconspicuous manner. This hidden inner layer bears an extra security feature as it hides the jewelry on a layer under the exposed outer layer or layers where people would not think to look.
This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/688,790, entitled “Jewelry Dress” and filed May 18, 2012, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/688,789, entitled “Jewelry Dress Travel Purse” and filed May 18, 2012, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/688,791, entitled “Jewelry Dress Rings, etc. Tab” and filed May 18, 2012, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/688,792, entitled “Jewelry Dress Earrings, Necklaces, and Bracelets Tab” and filed May 18, 2012, all of which are fully incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
BACKGROUND1. Field of the Application
The disclosure is directed to the field of jewelry and accessory organization, security and display. More specifically the disclosure is directed to a collapsible, foldable accessory organization, with security features and detachable transportation system.
2. Background of the Disclosure
Devices have long existed for storage of jewelry and accessories. Typically these devices consist of jewelry boxes which are rigid and manufactured of opaque material with limited segregated storage space and which pose the problem of not being able to readily visually identify the pieces of jewelry one is looking for due to pieces being stacked one on top of the other in a disorganized form. Further due to the rigid nature of the jewelry box, it may not be collapsed for easy transportation or storage.
Many owners of jewelry and accessories travel from one location to another for business or personal purposes and bring the jewelry along with them on these trips. To date, the packing, unpacking and safe storage of these jewelry and accessories has been a time consuming and tedious process as multiple items of different types such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, watches, brooches, hair/clothing accessories and the like are individually manipulated. These items get tangled together and disorganized as well as may fall out of the currently available jewelry organization devices during travelling.
Other jewelry storage devices currently existing allow for organization of the jewelry in a flexible, hanging device with pockets for easy viewing and storage of jewelry but these devices do not allow for storing the jewelry in such a way that it is hidden and not readily visible to intruders entering the premises with the purpose of stealing valuables. Furthermore other flexible foldable jewelry organization and storage devices do not allow for hidden storage of the jewelry/accessories in an organized manner in removable modules which can then be transferred as separate travel totes for transportation with only the jewelry needed for a specific trip stored therein.
Therefore, what is needed in the industry is a jewelry/accessory system capable of storing multiple types of accessories in an organized manner, which also can be hidden and not readily visible to individuals targeting jewelry to steal. Further, what is needed is a system with at least one removable module, so that the module can store a desired subset of jewelry on them ready to be removed and transported as a separate travel tote during trips.
SUMMARYIn certain embodiments, an apparatus for secure accessory organization and transportation includes at least two outer exposed layers, wherein at least one of the outer exposed layers configured to receive one or more accessory display and storage modules, a foldable inner hidden layer disposed within the at least two outer exposed layers and configured to receive one or more travel purses containing organized sets of accessories, and one or more foldable, compact display and storage containers configured to receive one or more display and storage modules or one or more accessory items and configured to be stored securely on the inner hidden layer so that the storage containers and/or accessory items are not readily visible to an observer.
In certain embodiments, a method for making an apparatus for secure accessory organization and transportation includes obtaining desired materials, cutting materials into one or more pre-defined shapes, wherein the one or more pre-defined shapes include an inner hidden layer and one or more outer layers, coupling an inner hidden layer within one or more outer layers, and coupling connectors to the inner hidden layer and at least one of the one or more outer layers.
In certain embodiments, an apparatus for secure accessory organization and transportation includes means for obtaining desired materials, means for cutting materials into one or more pre-defined shapes, wherein the one or more pre-defined shapes include an inner hidden layer and one or more outer layers, means for coupling an inner hidden layer within one or more outer layers, and means for coupling connectors to the inner hidden layer and at least one of the one or more outer layers.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure:
The following detailed description is directed to certain sample embodiments. However, the disclosure can be embodied in a multitude of different ways as defined and covered by the claims and equivalents thereof. While the accessory organization, secure storage and transportation system is shown with a number of different parts and modules for different types of jewelry and accessories, the system can be modified to include fewer parts and/or different numbers of modules. Furthermore, the accessory organization, secure storage and transportation system can be constructed in a variety of sizes and from various materials. In this description, reference is made to the drawings wherein like parts are designated with like reference numerals throughout.
According to certain embodiments, accessory system 100 can also include ruffles 108 layered on the top of jewelry dress 102, following the shape of a neckline 110. Ruffles 108 can be either V-neck shaped as illustrated, or alternatively round-neck shaped, square neck shaped, flower shaped or any other similar or desirable shape. Accessory system 100 can further include one or more lines of trim 112 coupled to jewelry dress 102 which can be configured with a hook and loop material to allow various jewelry tabs 530 (shown in
According to certain embodiments, accessory system 100 can further include one or more pockets 114 that provide areas where different types of jewelry and/or accessories can be neatly stored and organized. The front of pockets 114 can be completely or partially made of a transparent or translucent material 116 through which the jewelry/accessories can be viewed. Pockets 114 can be configured to contain larger accessories such as—but not limited to—bracelets, bangles or any larger items. Pockets 114 can be coupled to jewelry dress 102 in a permanent manner by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing the material of pockets 114 to the material of jewelry dress 102. Alternatively pockets 114 can be coupled to jewelry dress 102 in a removable manner by snaps, magnets, ties, buttons, or any other similar method of attaching jewelry tabs 530, 630, 730 and/or 1130. According to certain embodiments, transparent or translucent material 116 includes but is not limited to mesh, lace, plastic, or any other similar material.
According to certain embodiments, pockets 114 can be configured such that a top opening 118 of pockets 114 can be made of an elastic material which stretches to expand/open pockets 114 and contracts in the closed position so as to keep accessories/jewelry in place in pockets 114 during transportation and prevent jewelry from falling out. Pockets 114 can also be configured with hook and look closures to keep pockets 114 in the closed position. Alternatively, pockets 114 can have a top opening configured with fastening mechanisms such as zips, snap closures, ties, interlocking tabs and slots or any other similar fastening mechanisms to prevent the jewelry/accessories from falling out of pockets 114 during transportation.
According to certain embodiments, the panel can alternatively be made of polyurethane foam, polyester batting or any other material that can provide the rigidity necessary to allow accessory system 100 to be folded in such a manner as described. Seams 220 separating the portions of inner hidden layer 206 containing the panels can be spaced at vertical intervals 222 of 2 inches apart to facilitate folding. Alternatively, this distance can be varied based on the number and width of portions 226.
Inner hidden layer 206 further can include one or more hook and loop strip(s) 224 coupled to inner hidden layer 206 permanently by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing hook and loop strip(s) 224 onto inner hidden layer 206. Alternatively hook and loop strip(s) 224 can be coupled in a removable manner to inner hidden layer 206 by a magnet on both surfaces or any similar method of attachment. Hook and loop strips 224 can be configured to receive a corresponding hook and loop surface located on one or more jewelry dress travel purses (shown in
In accessory system 100′s hanging configuration, inner hidden layer 206 and any travel purses stored thereon are not readily visible to an observer. This configuration provides greater security for the pieces of jewelry/accessories stored in travel purse(s) 850 and/or 1050 (shown in
According to certain embodiments, the panel can alternatively be made of polyurethane foam, polyester batting or any other material that can provide the rigidity necessary to allow the jewelry system to be folded in such a manner as described. The seams 820 separating section A and section B (at least one of which contains a panel) can be spaced a vertical distance C of one half of an inch apart to facilitate folding. Alternatively, this distance can be varied based on the number of sections like A and B and length of such portions.
According to certain embodiments, inner layer 852 can be made of any variety of one or more flexible materials such as—but not limited to—felt, woven fabrics, knit fabrics, non-woven fabrics, leather, artificial leather, vinyl, flexible composites, coated fabrics, or any other similar materials. In addition, inner layer 852 can have an additional mesh layer 858 coupled to the top of inner layer 852 by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing mesh layer 858 to inner layer 852. Mesh layer 858 can be configured in a manner that jewelry such as earrings can be hung off the holes in mesh layer 858.
According to certain embodiments, travel purse 850 can further include multiple hook and loop surfaces 854 which allow for coupling of any of jewelry tabs 530, 630, 730 or 1130 (shown in
According to certain embodiments, travel purse 850 can further include multiple hook and loop surfaces 856 coupled to inner layer 852 on section A which allow for coupling to corresponding hook and loop surfaces 856 on section B to secure travel purse 850 in a folded or closed configuration. Additionally, travel purse 850 can include two or more straps 862 coupled to outer layer 960 in a fixed manner by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing a proximal end 864 of each of straps 862 to outer layer 960. Alternatively, straps 862 can be coupled to outer layer 960 in a removable manner by hook and loop closures, magnets, ties, interlocking tabs and slots, snap closures, or any other similar closures. Straps 862 can each include hook and loop surfaces on each of terminal ends 866 which can be coupled to each other to form a closed loop and can be used to carry travel purse 850 on an individual's shoulder as a handbag would be carried. Alternatively, straps 862 can be wrapped around travel purse 850 in the closed configuration and coupled together at terminal ends 866 so as to provide a tighter closure to travel purse 850.
According to certain embodiments, the panel can alternatively be made of polyurethane foam, polyester batting or any other material that can provide the rigidity necessary to allow accessory system 100 to be folded in such a manner as described. Seams 1020 separating section A and section B (at least one of which contains a panel) can be spaced a vertical distance C of one half of 1 inch apart to facilitate folding. Alternatively, this distance can be varied based on the number of sections like A and B and length of such portions.
According to certain embodiments, inner layer 1052 can be made of any variety of one or more flexible materials such as—but not limited to—felt, woven fabrics, knit fabrics, non-woven fabrics, leather, artificial leather, vinyl, flexible composites, coated fabrics, or any other similar materials. In addition, inner layer 1052 can have an additional mesh layer 1058 coupled to the top of inner layer 1052 by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing mesh layer 1058 to inner layer 1052. Mesh layer 1058 can be configured in a manner that jewelry such as earrings can be hung off the holes in mesh layer 1058.
According to certain embodiments, travel purse 1050 can further include multiple hook and loop surfaces 1054 which allow for coupling of any of jewelry tabs 530, 630, 730 or 1130 (shown in
According to certain embodiments, travel purse 1050 can include one or more pockets 1014 that provide separate areas where different types of jewelry and accessories can be neatly stored and organized. The front of pockets 1014 can be completely or partially made of a transparent or translucent material 1016 through which the jewelry/accessories can be viewed. Pockets 1014 can be configured to contain slightly larger accessories such as—but not limited to—bracelets, brooches and hair clips. Pockets 1014 can be coupled to inner layer 1052 in a permanent manner by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing the material of pockets 1014 to the material of inner layer 1052. Alternatively pockets 1014 can be coupled to inner layer 1052 in a removable manner by snaps, magnets, ties, or any other similar method of attaching the tabs. According to certain embodiments, transparent or translucent material 1016 includes but is not limited to mesh, lace, plastic, or any other similar material.
According to certain embodiments pockets 1014 can be configured such that a top opening 1018 of pockets 1014 can be made of an elastic material which stretches to expand/open the pocket and contracts in the closed position so as to keep accessories/jewelry in place in pocket 1014 during transportation and prevent jewelry from falling out. Pockets 1014 can also be configured with hook and look closures to keep pockets 1014 in the closed position. Alternatively, pockets 1014 can have a top opening configured with fastening mechanisms such as zips, snap closures, ties, interlocking tabs and slots or any other similar fastening mechanisms to prevent the jewelry/accessories from falling out of pockets 1014 during transportation.
According to certain embodiments, accessory system 100 also includes ruffles 108 layered on the top of jewelry dress 102, following the shape of a neckline 110. Various pieces of jewelry such as brooches 1274, dangling earrings 1276 and 1278 can be hung from ruffles 108. Ruffles 108 can be either V-neck shaped as illustrated, or alternatively round-neck shaped, square neck shaped, flower shaped or any other similar or desirable shape. Accessory system 100 further includes one or more lines of trim 112 coupled to jewelry dress 102 which can be configured with a hook and loop material to allow one or more of jewelry dress earrings, necklaces, and bracelets tab 530, jewelry dress rings, etc. tab 630, second jewelry dress rings, etc. tab 730 or jewelry dress accessory tab 1130 with corresponding hook and look surfaces to be coupled thereon in a removable manner. Alternatively the lines of trim 112 can be configured so as to allow removable coupling of the aforementioned tabs by snaps, magnets, ties, or any other similar method of attaching the tabs. Trim 112 can also be configured in such a way that tabs 530, 630, 730 and/or 1130 can be permanently coupled to trim 112 on jewelry dress 102 by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing the material of trim 112 to the material of tabs 530, 630, 730 and/or 1130.
According to certain embodiments accessory system 100 further includes one or more pockets 114 that provide separate and distinct areas where different types of jewelry and accessories can be neatly stored and organized. The front of pockets 114 can be completely or partially made of a transparent or translucent material 116 through which the jewelry/accessories can be viewed. Pockets 114 can be configured to contain larger accessories such as—but not limited to—bracelets 1270, bangles 1272 or any larger jewelry items. Pockets 114 can be coupled to jewelry dress 102 in a permanent manner by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing the material of pockets 114 to the material of dress 102. Alternatively pockets 114 can be coupled to dress 102 in a removable manner by snaps, magnets, ties, or any other similar method of attaching the tabs. Transparent or translucent material 116 can include but is not limited to mesh, lace, plastic, or any other similar material.
According to certain embodiments pockets 114 can be configured such that top opening 118 of pockets 114 can be made of an elastic material which stretches to expand/open the pocket and contracts in the closed position so as to keep accessories/jewelry in place in pockets 114 during transportation and prevent jewelry from falling out. Pockets 114 can also be configured with hook and look closures to keep pockets 114 in the closed position. Alternatively, pockets 114 can have a top opening configured with fastening mechanisms such as zips, snap closures, ties, interlocking tabs and slots or any other similar fastening mechanisms to prevent the jewelry/accessories from falling out of pockets 114 during transportation.
At 1610, flowchart 1600 begins with obtaining desired materials and cutting the desired shapes. The shapes can include all or part of dress shapes as shown in
At 1620, flowchart 1600 continues with forming inner hidden layer 260, 1306 or 1406, which may include placing and coupling one or more panels between two opposing layers of material to form inner hidden layer 206, 1306, or 1406. As shown in
As shown in
At 1630, flowchart 1600 continues with coupling connectors, such as, for example, one or more hook and loop surfaces, to inner hidden layer, which may be performed earlier within flowchart 1600. As shown in
At 1640, flowchart 1600 continues with coupling at least one outer layer of material to inner hidden layer to finish the basic accessory system shape. As shown in
At 1650, flowchart 1600 continues with coupling connectors, such as, for example, one or more hook and look surfaces, or pockets, to outer layer(s), which may be performed earlier within flowchart 1600. In certain embodiments, the connectors discussed herein can be coupled to either the front or back outer layer (or both) of accessory system 100. As shown in
According to certain embodiments, accessory system 100 can further include one or more pockets 114 that provide areas where different types of jewelry and/or accessories can be neatly stored and organized. The front of pockets 114 can be completely or partially made of a transparent or translucent material 116 through which the jewelry/accessories can be viewed. Pockets 114 can be configured to contain larger accessories such as—but not limited to—bracelets, bangles or any larger items. Pockets 114 can be coupled to jewelry dress 102 in a permanent manner by sewing, gluing, stapling or any method of fusing the material of pockets 114 to the material of jewelry dress 102. Alternatively pockets 114 can be coupled to jewelry dress 102 in a removable manner by snaps, magnets, ties, buttons, or any other similar method of attaching jewelry tabs 530, 630, 730 and/or 1130. According to certain embodiments, transparent or translucent material 116 includes but is not limited to mesh, lace, plastic, or any other similar material.
According to certain embodiments, pockets 114 can be configured such that a top opening 118 of pockets 114 can be made of an elastic material which stretches to expand/open pockets 114 and contracts in the closed position so as to keep accessories/jewelry in place in pockets 114 during transportation and prevent jewelry from falling out. Pockets 114 can also be configured with hook and look closures to keep pockets 114 in the closed position. Alternatively, pockets 114 can have a top opening configured with fastening mechanisms such as zips, snap closures, ties, interlocking tabs and slots or any other similar fastening mechanisms to prevent the jewelry/accessories from falling out of pockets 114 during transportation.
At 1660, flowchart 1600 continues with creating one or more jewelry/accessory containers to be coupled to inner hidden layer. This may be optional to the previously discussed ways of making accessory system 100 or performed at any point prior to or during the other parts of flowchart 1600, which is why it is illustrated using a dashed line from 1650. As shown in
At 1670, flowchart 1600 continues with step 1608 of creating one or more jewelry/accessory tabs to be coupled to outer layer(s), inner hidden layer and/or jewelry accessory containers. This may be optional to the previously discussed ways of making accessory system 100 or performed at any point prior to or during the other parts of flowchart 1600, which is why it is illustrated using a dashed line from 1650. As shown in
After learning the teachings of this disclosure, it will be evident to those skilled in the art that many, many variations can be made to the disclosed embodiments. These variations may include, but are not limited to, differing sizes, dimensions, shapes, materials, layers, attachment means, feature quantities, feature placement, manufacturing steps or step ordering and so on. All of such variations, as well as many others, are intended to be within the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An apparatus for secure accessory organization and transportation comprising:
- at least two outer exposed layers, wherein at least one of the outer exposed layers configured to receive one or more accessory display and storage modules;
- a foldable inner hidden layer disposed within the at least two outer exposed layers and configured to receive one or more travel purses containing organized sets of accessories; and
- one or more foldable, compact display and storage containers configured to receive one or more display and storage modules or one or more accessory items and configured to be stored securely on the inner hidden layer so that the storage containers and/or accessory items are not readily visible to an observer.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the inner hidden layer includes two opposing fabric layers which are coupled to each other and one or more hook and loop surfaces configured to accept one or more foldable, compact storage containers or one or more display and storage modules.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the hidden layer further includes a panel housed between the two opposing fabric layers and kept in place by stitched seams which segment the hidden layer into at least two segments, the panel configured to giving structure/form to the flexible accessory system during folding, allowing each of the two or more segments to be folded over each other into a more compact package for transportation.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more foldable, compact accessory display and storage containers are configured with one or more hook and loop strips so as to allow one or more accessory display and storage modules with corresponding hook and loop surfaces to be coupled thereon in a removable manner
5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more foldable, compact accessory display and storage containers are configured with at least two hook and loop surfaces so as to allow one section of the container to be folded over the other section and kept in a closed position by the mating hook and loop surfaces.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or more foldable, compact accessory display and storage containers are configured with at least two straps, each strap having a hook and loop surface coupled to it so as to allow coupling of the two straps to form a closed loop with which the container can be carried.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer exposed layer is made of any variety of one or more flexible materials including woven fabrics, knit fabrics, non-woven fabrics, leather, artificial leather, vinyl, flexible composites, or coated fabrics.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the outer exposed layer includes one or more hook and loop surfaces coupled to the outer exposed layer so as to allow one or more accessory display and storage modules with corresponding hook and loop surfaces to be coupled thereon.
9. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more pockets that provide distinct areas where different types of accessories can be neatly stored and organized.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a layer of ruffles, the layer of ruffles being made of a mesh-like material which is configured so as to allow various pieces of accessory/accessories to be hung thereon.
11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more accessory display and storage modules is configured with a loop to carry earrings, necklaces, and bracelets and comprises at least one material layer, at least one mesh layer coupled to the material layer to allow earrings to be hung thereon and at least one hook and loop surface so as to allow the module to be coupled to the outer exposed layer or the one or more foldable, compact accessory display and storage containers.
12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more accessory display and storage modules is configured with a loop to carry rings, necklaces and earrings and comprises at least one material layer, at least one mesh layer coupled to the material layer to allow earrings to be hung thereon and at least one hook and loop surface so as to allow the module to be coupled to the outer exposed layer, the inner hidden layer or the one or more foldable, compact accessory display and storage containers.
13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more accessory display and storage modules is configured with two or more loops to carry rings and necklaces and comprises at least one material layer and at least one hook and loop surface so as to allow the module to be coupled to the outer exposed layer, the inner hidden dress layer or the one or more foldable, compact accessory display and storage containers.
14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more accessory display and storage modules is configured with two or more hanging strips that are coupled to at least one material layer at a proximal end and free/unattached at a distal end on which accessory/accessories can be clipped and comprises at least one hook and loop surface so as to allow the module to be coupled to the outer exposed layer, the inner hidden layer or the one or more foldable, compact accessory display and storage containers.
15. A method for making an apparatus for secure accessory organization and transportation comprising:
- obtaining desired materials;
- cutting materials into one or more pre-defined shapes, wherein the one or more pre-defined shapes include an inner hidden layer and one or more outer layers;
- coupling an inner hidden layer within one or more outer layers; and
- coupling connectors to the inner hidden layer and at least one of the one or more outer layers.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the desired materials include one or more materials selected from woven fabrics, knit fabrics, non-woven fabrics, leather, artificial leather, vinyl, flexible composites, coated fabrics, mesh, felt, lace and cardboard.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein coupling the layers includes sewing around a common periphery of the inner hidden layer and the one or more outer layers.
18. The method of claim 15, wherein the connectors include one or more hook and look surfaces, one or more pockets, one or more accessory containers and one or more accessory tabs.
19. An apparatus for secure accessory organization and transportation comprising:
- means for obtaining desired materials;
- means for cutting materials into one or more pre-defined shapes, wherein the one or more pre-defined shapes include an inner hidden layer and one or more outer layers;
- means for coupling an inner hidden layer within one or more outer layers; and
- means for coupling connectors to the inner hidden layer and at least one of the one or more outer layers.
20. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the desired materials include one or more materials selected from woven fabrics, knit fabrics, non-woven fabrics, leather, artificial leather, vinyl, flexible composites, coated fabrics, mesh, felt, lace and cardboard.
21. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the means for coupling the layers includes means for sewing around a common periphery of the inner hidden layer and the one or more outer layers.
22. The apparatus of claim 19, wherein the connectors include one or more hook and look surfaces, one or more pockets, one or more accessory containers and one or more accessory tabs.
Type: Application
Filed: May 15, 2013
Publication Date: Nov 21, 2013
Inventor: Kathryn Jeanne Rendon (Fallbrook, CA)
Application Number: 13/894,892
International Classification: A41D 27/02 (20060101); A41D 27/20 (20060101); A41D 1/22 (20060101);