Compartmented Patents (Class 150/112)
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Patent number: 11950686Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to food holders and in particular to a food holder for holding food and/or food containers. The food holder may include a receptacle. The receptacle may include an insulated inner surface for keeping contents at a desired temperature. Food holder may further include an expanded form or a collapsed form for positioning within an internal compartment of a garment. In addition, food holder may include a strap attached to said receptacle. Advantageously, the food holder may be constructed to hang from a user's neck for hands free use and ease of access to contents within the food container.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Montrell Irons
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Patent number: 11937685Abstract: A backpack that has a front pocket with an outer shell with an opening that is sealed by a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism can include magnetic strips that are configured to partially or wholly seal the opening, and have hinged couplings of the magnetic strips to internal surfaces of the container.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLCInventors: Kyle Edward Rogers, Jeffrey Charles Munie
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Patent number: 11896725Abstract: The invention relates to portable bag for sterilizing an object accommodated therein. The portable bag comprises a flexible body defining an internal space for accommodating the object; a plurality of ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitting means arranged at opposing internal walls of the flexible body; wherein the flexible body comprises one or more layers of fabric material, with one layer of the one or more layers forming the internal walls comprising a reflective fabric material adapted to reflect ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted from the UV radiation emitting means and UV radiation reflected from the object. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing said portable bag.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Hiu Ying Lam
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Patent number: 11764588Abstract: A charger case for storing and charging two electronic devices includes a docking tray having two storage compartments to hold the two electronic devices. The charger case includes two device connectors, with each device connector exposed to a respective one of the two storage compartments to establish electrical communication with a respective one of the two electronic devices. A portable charger is included in the case and electrically coupled to the two device connectors.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: GOOGLE LLCInventors: Victor Nobre, Stephen E. Orzel, Jaehong Choi
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Patent number: 11737532Abstract: The present invention provides a handbag with a configuration that provides an opening that allows access to the interior cavity allowing direct access to the items within the handbag. The present invention further provides an opening that allows access to the interior cavity without obstruction by handles. These advantages are provided by the handbag being formed of a material having a top portion, a bottom portion, and a body portion therebetween, where the top portion, bottom portion and body portion define an inner cavity, and the body portion includes a portal for access to the inner cavity of the handbag. An opening flap of sufficient size is used to cover the portal provided in the handbag body. The present invention further provides an inventive closing mechanism which can be used with handbags which provides a positive closing force and additional aesthetics.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Dubiner, LLCInventor: Rachel Dubiner
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Patent number: 11242197Abstract: A collapsible container has a collar that extends above the top opening and attaches at peripheral edges to a panel by a separable fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Inventor: Jeffrey Lee
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Patent number: 11160342Abstract: This foldable bag (A) includes a container main body (B) having: a set of foldable surfaces (5) positioned on a front surface and a rear surface when the foldable bag is in a folded state; inner bottom pleats (6) formed from one longitudinal end side (M1) of each of the foldable surfaces toward an inner other end side, and having a width corresponding to a bottom gusset (20); a plurality of sets of top inner pleats (7,8) formed from the other longitudinal end side (M2) of each of the foldable surfaces toward an inner one end side, and having pleat widths that become gradually narrower toward the inner-facing side. After use, the container main body can be flipped over and folded into a flat rectangular shape by tensioning bundling end parts (C), at which side end parts (4) are sealed, in a direction pulling the bundling end pails apart.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: MARNA INC.Inventor: Minami Kikuta
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Patent number: 11110736Abstract: A wallet assembly is configured to provide space for wait staff to perform food ordering services. The wallet assembly has a front panel joined to a mid panel with a front upper gusset panel and a front lower gusset panel forming a front pocket therebetween. A rear panel is joined to the front panel and the mid panel with a spine. A rear opening panel is joined to the rear panel with a rear upper gusset and a rear lower gusset forming a rear pocket therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventor: Patricia Ann Pardee
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Patent number: 11013304Abstract: An easy access pocket insert assembly affixable within a wallet that does not have a separate zipper for coins, the insert comprising: an array of full-length pockets and two staggered rows of half-length pockets, to securely store and concurrently display a plurality of forms of payment. Each pocket is adjoined at sidewalls to neighbor pockets to create an accordion-like display, and to pull open the pockets for a user to insert their fingertips to easily remove payment. One full-length pocket may store unfolded paper currency next to a pocket storing coins to quickly count out cash payment; and if the user is short, to select a payment card. The height of the half-length pockets permits the top portion of the payment card to extend above the insert for easy viewing. When the wallet is closed, the compression on the insert assembly keeps the coins and cards from spilling out.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Inventor: Gail Nygren
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Patent number: 10934671Abstract: An animal waste storage pouch; the animal waste storage pouch includes a pouch-body, a fastening-mechanism and at least one bag. The animal waste storage pouch attaches to a pet collar, leash, harness, etc. and therefore attaches the animal waste storage pouch to a pet. This enables the pet to carry and store bagged waste until a convenient location is reached to dispose of the bagged waste.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventor: Jean Irene Dunyak
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Patent number: 10589891Abstract: An improved collapsible container configured with a base member and at least one multiple cavity or compartment divider either permanently or removably attached to the base member at a pivot point. The multiple cavity divider is configured to close into a relatively flat portion that can be rotated about the pivot point and positioned against the base portion in a storage state, and the multiple cavity divider is configured to be expanded into an open position about the pivot point to create a number of separate cavities. Further, the base member is configured to provide support for the bottom of each of the cavities when the multiple cavity divider is in the expanded position, and the base member is configured to provide support for the multiple cavity divider when it is in the fold down or storage position.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Inventor: Michael Lieber
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Patent number: 10582759Abstract: A primary sheet has an upper section and a lower section and a fold line there between. The lower section has a lower periphery featuring a horizontal upper edge, a horizontal lower edge, a forward edge, and a rearward edge whereby the lower section creates the peripheral appearance of a holster. A large pocket is formed of an inner secondary sheet and an outer secondary sheet. The secondary sheets have a secondary periphery the same as the periphery of the lower section of the primary sheet. A small, pocket is formed of a tertiary sheet peripherally stitched to the outer secondary sheet of the large pocket along the lower edge, the forward edge, and the rearward edge. The small pocket has a free upper edge spaced below the fold line.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Inventor: James D. Magliulo
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Patent number: 10512317Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile device containing bag having a flat first baffle member and a flat second baffle member extending in parallel. A connector is configured to connect opposite edges of the first and the second baffle members together, so that a mobile device accommodation space is defined by the first baffle member, the second baffle member, and the connector. The mobile device containing bag can effectively prevent mobile device from vibrating or shaking in the mobile device accommodation space.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: DONGGUAN MANGROVE SPORTS LIMITEDInventors: Zhichao Wang, Yiwen Zheng
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Patent number: 10188479Abstract: A carrying case (500) and handle (504) for accommodating a portable topical negative pressure therapy apparatus (200) comprising a device (202) and a waste canister (204) separable therefrom, the waste canister having an aspiration conduit (274) emerging therefrom is described, the carrying bag comprising an apparatus receiving pouch (502), said pouch having opening and closing means (522, 524) at a lower portion thereof and said handle (504) being directly attached to said apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew PLCInventors: Andrew Duncan Pidgeon, Richard Mann
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Patent number: 10124225Abstract: A holder for golf clubs with a hanger is disclosed. The holder for golf clubs includes a holder main body including cut parts divisionally formed in the longitudinal direction and opened and closed and opening and closing operating units installed within the holder main body and opened and closed to the left and right and receiving force acting to spread the cut parts, a pair of shape rods disposed inside the edges of the cut parts of the holder main body, contacting each other, and including a pair of opening and closing protrusions protruding upwards from the centers of the shape rods, and a hanger including a pair of fixing protrusions to fix the pair of opening and closing protrusions of the shape rods and detachably fixed to the pair of opening and closing protrusions, thereby allowing the holder main body to be conveniently opened/closed and having a simple structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Inventors: Seop Maeng, Seoe Young Maeng
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Patent number: 9986800Abstract: This invention relates to a reversible purse including two receptacles and flaps to secure the receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Inventor: LaKwana Robinson
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Patent number: 9949541Abstract: A trim, compact combination case dedicated to storing a cell phone (or other small electronic device) and an accessible pair of eyeglasses is disclosed. The combination cell phone and eyeglass case includes a phone housing compartment and an adjacent eyeglass/storage compartment, which are configured to hold a cell phone and eyeglasses side by side. An aspect includes a transparent access window by which a user can view and contact the front touchscreen of an enclosed phone. The compact design allows the combination case to be easily carried in a bag, purse, briefcase or pocket. The combination case advantageously positions the eyeglasses oriented and located for quick retrieval when needed to view the phone screen or buttons.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2014Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Inventors: Philip A Kantor, Connie R Masters, Milton Friedman, Rivka T Friedmam
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Patent number: 9907372Abstract: A portable organization bag with removable pockets comprises a flexible main body having one or more removable storage compartments. The portable organization bag with removable pockets can be traversed between a first storage position securable to a surface and a second transportable position that can be transported away from the surface. Preferably, the main body comprises a dividing plate which separates the main body into a first portion and second portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Inventor: Patrick Neil Dotey
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Patent number: 9877555Abstract: A rail mounted bag has a bag. The bag is hollow and configured to store articles. A strap is made of fabric material, flexible and elongated. A rail is mounted on the strap. The rail is mounted to face the bag. A rail carriage is connected to the bag and slidingly connected to the rail. The bag is configured to slide along the rail. The rail is formed of belt rail segments with rail gaps between each of the belt rail segments. The rail is formed as a helix around a helical core. The helical core is an elongated opening parallel to the helix. Each turn of the helix is a rail segment. The bag also optionally includes a rail carriage loop mounted to a bag rear. The rail carriage is mounted to the rail carriage loop.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: Spencer Tien
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Patent number: 9747614Abstract: The loyalty system allows a consumer to accumulate general loyalty points from one or more merchants, and convert any desired subset of general points to loyalty dollars associated with a specific merchant. The system stores, for each consumer, the merchant loyalty dollars (or monetary equivalent) by merchant within a remotely-accessible host database or within a smart card database. Upon conducting a purchase at a particular merchant, the consumer may utilize a code key to facilitate access to the consumer's own loyalty dollars for the particular merchant. The loyalty dollars are then applied to the purchase transaction as a discount or rebate. The consumer may also re-load the merchant loyalty dollar accounts.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventor: Donna A. Antonucci
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Patent number: 9578997Abstract: In preferred embodiments, a vacuum sealed clothing and diaper change kit is provided which may comprise a clothing article, a diaper, and optionally a changing aid together utilizing a folding and vacuum sealing processes as to reduce the total size of the contents and provide hygienic storage and transportation of contents. In further preferred embodiments, a kit may comprise an outer casing.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Inventor: Diana E. Welch
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Patent number: 9499306Abstract: A gift bag is provided having a generally traditional gift bag configuration with four side panels, a closed end and an open end opposite the closed end for inserting therein and removing therefrom a gift or other such item. At least one of the side panels of the gift bag is double-walled, thereby forming a cavity within the gift bag. A plurality of candy pieces is contained within the cavity. A candy dispenser is integral with the gift bag having a container into which one or more of the plurality of candy pieces may enter after exiting the cavity through a small opening therein. Once the candy dispenser is moved to an open position, a user can remove the candy therefrom and then move the candy dispenser back to a closed position in order to contain the remainder of the plurality of candy pieces within the gift bag.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: American Greetings CorporationInventors: Carol Miller, Dave Mayer
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Patent number: 9452365Abstract: A planar seat having a center hole and a perimeter rim, a carrier bag affixed on one end to the perimeter rim of the planar seat and the other open end of the carrier bag having a closure mechanism to close the carrier bag, a support rope with a looped end and the other end with a stopper mechanism, and a retrieval line with a closeable fastener.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Inventor: Matthew Douglas Morgan
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Patent number: 9398793Abstract: A clutch case comprises a pair of clamshell members hinged together at a bottom edge thereof such that the members, when closed, form an interior chamber for containing objects and, when open, provide access to the interior chamber. The clutch case also includes a smartphone mounting plate to hold a smartphone. The mounting plate is configured so that both any physical buttons as well as the touch screen of the smartphone will be useable when it is still attached to the clutch case. The mounting plate also allows a user to utilize the smartphone's camera while it is still held in the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Inventor: Fiona Kotur Marin
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Patent number: 9186284Abstract: A holder for sanitary napkins may have a front panel and a rear panel connected via left and right side panels, and a top flap joined to the rear panel and attachable to an outside surface of the front panel, when the holder is in a closed position. One or two compartments are provided on an inner surface of the front panel, with additional compartments optionally on an inner surface of the rear panel. Each compartment may have a folding cover flap, and with each compartment adapted to hold a sanitary napkin. A center folder may be provided with additional compartments.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Inventor: Marlene Hernandez
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Patent number: 9168400Abstract: An emergency rope bail-out bag (10) is provided for use and wear by a firefighter or other first responder or emergency rescuer, the bag (10) including a main body (12) for stowing a rope (28), an escape hook (26), and a rappelling device (37); and a tear-away flap (14) that can be grasped with a single hand of a user and pulled away from the main body (12) so as to expose the escape hook (26), the rappelling device (37), and the rope (28) for rapid deployment in an emergency.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Michael Schubert, Douglas Sloan, Robert West, Alan W. Schierenbeck
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Publication number: 20150068933Abstract: A storage case is provided that is equipped with a primary storage compartment and a temporary storage compartment. The temporary storage compartment is deployed when a cover or panel portion of the storage is opened. The temporary storage compartment is formed by at least a portion of the cover or panel portion and the connection members between the primary storage compartment and the cover portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Sheila So, Alan Mak, Diane Mary Erickson
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Patent number: 8936150Abstract: A hand bag has a purse portion for personal items and a firearm compartment portion mounted to the purse portion for receiving a firearm. The firearm compartment portion has a base with a wall extending between the purse portion and the base. The firearm compartment portion has an access that allows a user to insert a user's hand through the firearm compartment access and grasp a firearm in the firearm compartment portion interior. The access has an opening in the wall with an edge at least a portion of which extends in a direction generally transverse to the firearm compartment base. The access has a closure movable between a first position in which the closure extends over the opening and a second position in which the closure extends away from the opening to allow a user to access the hollow interior.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Hide in Plain Sight Carry Systems, LLCInventor: Linda Whaley
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Patent number: 8919396Abstract: The present invention relates to a pocketbook system that allows to easily mix and match how many pocketbooks, other carriers, and/or straps will suffice for that day or evenings' use while this pocketbook system is easy to use and inexpensive to manufacture. More particularly, the pocketbook system has a primary pocketbook for carrying contents, one or more removably attached secondary carrier for carrying contents, a device(s) for removably attaching the secondary carrier(s) to the inside or outside of the primary pocketbook, or for attaching the primary pocketbook and secondary carrier together, and preferably has at least one removable flexible strap(s) and a device(s) for removably attaching the strap(s) to the primary pocketbook and/or secondary carrier. The user makes use of the pocketbook system by attaching, detaching, re-attaching, exchanging, and switching different parts and/or elements to form a suitable pocketbook structure for a particular use at a particular time.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Inventor: Julian R. Nieves
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Publication number: 20140367004Abstract: A portable carrying container that combines a personal item holder and a personal electronic device case is disclosed. The container may be a purse, compact, or the like, adapted to retain a displayable electronic device such as a cell phone or portable music player. The container has a front wall that has a front surface forming the structural backing for the rear surface of the personal electronic device. The front surface has a pocket that is integral to the front wall of the container. The pocket is shaped to fit and tightly retain the personal electronic device, and also permits utilization of the device from the exterior of the carrying container. These features allow the user to easily view and access the electronic device without having to remove it from the container, or even open the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Emiko Miki
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Publication number: 20140352859Abstract: A purse with multiple compartments is able to carry a pair of shoes and a variety of other items. It contains a primary purse receptacle and a shoe compartment, wherein the shoe compartment being big enough for carry a pair of heeled shoes. The shoe compartment is either a full compartment located at the bottom of the purse or two individual compartments located at two sides of the purse. The shoe compartment may have a removable shoe divider and one or pocket for odor removing material and two washable shoe bags. In addition, it may have an LED light and a key holder. In addition, the primary purse receptacle contains a plurality of panels; and a plurality of compartments is fixed on each of said plurality of panels, which are for saving small items and accessories.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventor: Tresa Katherine Brown
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Patent number: 8893332Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: DIYVA Holdings, LLCInventor: Barbara Kavovit
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Publication number: 20140230975Abstract: An organizational system including an outer bag body and a rigid storage basket configured to fit within the outer bag body. The outer bag body may be styled as a conventional purse, etc. The storage basket preferably includes multiple individual storage compartments arranged adjacent one another with a respective open end of each storage compartment arranged adjacent one another so that all individual storage compartments are readily accessible from an opening at the top of the purse/bag when the basket is positioned within the bag body. Optionally, the storage basket is readily removable from the purse so that it may be placed on a kitchen countertop, etc. to provide organization to the basket's contents without the need for any support from a bag body. Optionally, the organizational system includes one or more interchangeable bag bodies configured to fit the same storage basket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventor: Jennifer GROOVER
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Patent number: 8800737Abstract: A carrying case with a first enclosure ad at least one additional enclosure which includes a substantially rigid, and selectively removable protective compartment which must be oriented at a predetermined position for both insertion and selective removal. The selectively removable protective compartment may be adapted for isolated and secure storing of delicate or fragile items.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Thule Organization Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Paul Fair, James A. Bergh
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Patent number: 8689841Abstract: A compartmented bag having a cavity, comprising a coiled strap having at least one compartment thereon, and a fastener about a circumference of the strap linking adjoining coiled edges of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Zipit Ltd.Inventor: Dave Bortz
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Publication number: 20140091007Abstract: This invention relates to a bag, more particularly a diaper bag that provides versatility and convenience to a person allowing them to perform many tasks hands-free. The bag dispenses moist wipes and plastic disposal bags from the exterior of the bag when needed to clean hands for fast clean ups or for cleaning a baby during a diaper change. It also has a detachable pad which folds out from the diaper bag when attached. The pad can be used as a diaper changing pad, seat cushion, back rest, knee pad, or lap tray for eating on. There are compartments for holding extra diapers under the front flap allowing quick access to them without reaching inside the bag. It also has compartments for the caregiver such as compartments for a laptop and other electronic gadgets. It also includes a universal battery charger compartment for charging electronic gadgets.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: Sandra Ray Garside
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Publication number: 20130213537Abstract: A sneaker purse and methods for forming a sneaker purse are presented. The sneaker purse is formed from portions of a first sneaker and a second sneaker. The sole of the first sneaker acts as the bottom of the shoe purse, while the sides and heels of the first and second sneaker upper portions form the sides of the purse. The joined upper portions form an upper section of the purse. An interior cavity of the purse is lined defining a primary interior portion. An opening portion is attached to the purse upper portion. The opening portion may be alternatively opened and fastened closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2012Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventor: Jill Auger
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Patent number: 8475045Abstract: A bag includes an outer body portion or outer shell which encloses a storage compartment. The bag also includes a pocket non-removably attached to the bag which is accessible through the outer body portion or outer shell and is freely contained within the storage compartment. The pocket is configured to retain a cover, which is non-removably attached thereto. The cover is a flexible material that is water resistant or water repellant. The cover can be collapsed and stored within the pocket or can be withdrawn from the pocket and spread over the outer body portion or outer shell of the bag, thereby protecting it, for example, from inclement weather.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Meyer, Edward G. Russell, Stephen Cleary
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Patent number: 8393450Abstract: An improved duffel bag with inner removable panels can be configured with a large main space or a central space and end spaces. The removable panels can zip up into place to divide the bag into a central space and end spaces, or can be unzipped and rolled up to create one large space or two sections. A main flap closure provides access to the central space, and end openings with zipper closures provide access to the end spaces. The bag can be available in a range of sizes and styles.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Inventor: Meegan Lynch-Ringvold
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Publication number: 20130037186Abstract: A customizable purse has a main storage compartment. A covering is removably attached to an exterior surface of the main storage compartment. The covering has a predefined depth to form an additional storage area on the main storage compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Anthony Randle
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Patent number: 8267130Abstract: A fashion forward organizing handbag includes a first set of padded pockets, a center pocket and a second set of padded pockets. The center pocket includes a first and second center walls. A plurality of credit card slits are formed in one of the first and second center walls to retain a plurality of cards. A plurality of lengthwise pockets are formed in the other one of said first and second center walls. Each set of padded pockets preferably includes a first padded wall and a second padded wall. The first padded wall has a shorter height than the second padded wall. The second padded wall is attached to one of a first inner padded wall or a second inner padded wall to form a plurality of second padded pockets. The first padded wall is attached to the second padded wall to form a plurality of second padded pockets.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Inventor: Georgina Sinnett
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Patent number: 8251113Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventor: Aimee Richcreek Baxter
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Publication number: 20120186709Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose key chain purse that provides instant access to daily used items such as cosmetic items, sanitizers, medicines, first aids items, chewing gums as well as credit cards, shopping cards, and identification cards whenever needed, at home, in the car, at work or wherever it may be. The multi-purpose key chain purse provides means to allow a key chain to attach to the purse. The multi-purpose key chain purse provides a hassle free means for collectively transferring daily used items and cards from a regular handbag to another regular handbag. The user can easily carry the multi-purpose key chain purse through the hand strap or put in a garment or attach to a regular handbag. The multi-purpose key chain purse further comprises a mirror or a lighted mirror for convenience. It may further comprise a mini flash light or a digital clock.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: Azanaw Mulaw
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Patent number: 8215348Abstract: A system relating to improved coin currency containment, collection, and retrieval, when carrying or utilizing a purse or pocketbook. The system provides an exterior-mounted coin slot that directs loose coin from such coin slot into an interior expandable zippered pocket within the pocketbook. Alternately, the pocket has a window to view such stored coin in the internal coin pocket portion, assisting a user in easy recognition and retrieval of desired coin from the pocket. It may, under appropriate circumstances, also be used on other personal item carriers such as, purses, handbags, wallets, backpacks, messenger bags, attachés, fanny packs, duffel bags, luggage, etc.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Inventor: Paul Schreiber
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Publication number: 20120103480Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Cynthia Marie Veleno, Christopher John Veleno
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Patent number: 8132601Abstract: A tote bag for being partitioned or alternatively expanded. The bag has a partition mode and an expansion mode and includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of side panels. The front panel is attached to the rear panel by the pair of side panels. The pair of side panels fold and attach to each other to form a partition thereby dividing the tote bag into a pair of compartments when the tote bag is in the partition mode thereof and separate from each other and unfold to eliminate the partition thereby expanding the tote bag when the tote bag is in the expansion mode thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: San Chyi Wang
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Publication number: 20120012235Abstract: A compartment system with flexible volumes of space for use within a bag. The compartment system includes a primary compartment and a secondary compartment defined by the inner lining of the bag. The primary compartment is disposed adjacent the secondary compartment such that the sum of the volume of the primary compartment and the secondary compartment remains constant. The total volume of the primary and secondary compartment is approximately the volume of the bag. Increasing the volume of the secondary compartment space simultaneously decreases the volume of the primary compartment space such that the bag maintains a consistent exterior appearance. Access to the secondary compartment is via a compartment access flap disposed on one of the sides of the bag. The secondary compartment can be any size, shape or orientation. More than one secondary compartment can be used.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventor: Dorrie Freiman
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Patent number: 8092087Abstract: A bag with an adjustable strap configured for a holding the bag in a variety of different positions. The bag includes a bag body having a bottom, a front side, a back side and an opening opposite the bottom. The bag body includes two primary fasteners on the back side in the vicinity of the opening. An adjustable strap with two ends is fixed at both ends to the back side of the bag body in the vicinity of the bottom. The adjustable strap includes two end sections adjacent the ends, two extension sections adjacent the end sections and a middle section between the extension sections. A first secondary fastener is disposed between the end sections and extension sections and a second secondary fastener is disposed between the extension sections and middle section. The first secondary fasteners are configured to attach to the primary fasteners such that the middle section and extension sections form a long shoulder strap between the primary fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Triboro Quilt Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Orly Simhony, Ilanit Saranga
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Patent number: 8002115Abstract: Container including front, rear and intermediate panels forming a main internal compartment therebetween in which items can be stored, a flap portion of the rear panel being movable to enable access to the main compartment and expose a portion of the front panel which includes an opening. The front panel and internal panel define a side compartment communicating with the opening. A cover is arranged over the opening and includes a slit. When the dispensable items are retained in the side compartment, they can be removed from the side compartment through the slit when the flap portion is moved to expose the opening in the front panel. The container may be used as a diaper bag in which diapers are placed into the main compartment and diaper wipes into the side compartment whereby the diaper wipes are sealed in the side compartment and do not dry out.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Inventors: Karen Rappaport, Denise Goldman
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Patent number: 7958920Abstract: A compact, user-friendly and reusable shopping bag assembly has a pocket with a cavity having a top opening accommodating a plurality of reusable auxiliary shopping bags. A primary shopping bag is hinged to the pocket for movement between a compact folded position adjacent a side of the pocket to an unfolded position for holding merchandise. A panel assembly having pockets for holding printed materials are attached to the front of the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Inventor: Tiffany E. Olsson