U.S. patent application number 10/368199 was filed with the patent office on 2003-09-04 for removable purse organizer.
Invention is credited to Starr, Jo Anna.
Application Number | 20030164216 10/368199 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 27807872 |
Filed Date | 2003-09-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030164216 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Starr, Jo Anna |
September 4, 2003 |
Removable purse organizer
Abstract
A pouch, which is inserted into a purse. The inside front and
back walls of the pouch have pockets of an assortment of sizes and
materials, which enable a person to organize the items carried in a
purse. The pockets are designed to hold a multiplicity of items.
Some of the pockets are padded, which eliminates the need for
additional cases such as is needed for the protection of
eyeglasses. In addition, the pouch has a separate middle section,
which is comprised of a wall having pockets on both sides. The
middle section can be removed by lifting it out of the pouch, and
can then be inserted into a smaller purse. The pouch and the
separate removable middle section enable a person to change purses
quickly and allows a person to change from one purse to a purse of
a different size.
Inventors: |
Starr, Jo Anna; (Bartlett,
TN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
JO ANNA STARR
4207 BLACKHEATH
BARTLETT
TN
38135
US
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Family ID: |
27807872 |
Appl. No.: |
10/368199 |
Filed: |
February 18, 2003 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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60359815 |
Feb 26, 2002 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
150/105 ;
150/113 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 3/08 20130101; A45C
13/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
150/105 ;
150/113 |
International
Class: |
A45C 003/08; A45C
013/08; A45C 001/02; A45C 003/06 |
Claims
I claim:
1. A removable organizer, which is placed inside a purse or a bag
comprising: a) predetermined sized panels made from a pliable
material, joined and attached adjacent to one another to form a
pouch; b) a multiplicity of pockets attached to inside walls of
said pouch; c) a separate removable middle section with a plurality
of pockets, which can be removed from said pouch; whereby, a person
can use said pouch and said separate removable middle section to
organize the contents of a purse, and whereby, a person can use
said separate removable middle section alone to organize the
contents of a smaller purse.
2. The organizer of claim 1 wherein said pouch is constructed using
materials such as taffeta, silk, or nylon.
3. The organizer of claim 2 wherein two panels forming the front
and back sides of said pouch have a stiffening material sandwiched
between the outer layers of material.
4. The organizer of claim 1 wherein said pockets are constructed in
a plurality of shapes and sizes.
5. The organizer of claim 4 wherein said pockets are constructed to
include a plurality of materials such as felt and velvet for lining
said pockets.
6. The organizer of claim 4 wherein the said pockets are
constructed with a padded material such as cotton quilting
sandwiched between the layers of outer material.
7. The organizer of claim 1 wherein loop handles are affixed to
said pouch on two opposing said panels.
8. The organizer of claim 1 wherein said separate removable middle
section is constructed from the same materials as said pouch and
has said stiffening material sandwiched between the outer layers of
material.
9. The organizer of claim 8 wherein said separate removable middle
section can be constructed in a multiplicity of sizes smaller than
said pouch.
10. The organizer of claim 9 wherein said separate removable middle
section has a multiplicity of pockets affixed to a main wall.
11. The organizer of claim 10 wherein said main wall is constructed
of the same materials as said pouch with the addition of said
padded material sandwiched between the outer layers of
material.
12. The organizer of claim 1 wherein a key holder is attached to
inside said front or back panel of said pouch.
Description
[0001] FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not applicable
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0003] Not applicable
BACKGROUND
[0004] 1. Field of Invention
[0005] This invention relates to a removable purse organizer, which
is placed inside a purse. This invention organizes all the items
carried in a purse, enables a person to change purses quickly, and
gives the ability to change to a different size purse.
[0006] 2. Description of Prior Art
[0007] Originally purse organizers were designed to provide a
specific place for each item carried in a purse. However, these
previous designs have several disadvantages: cannot be packed
quickly; once items are retrieved, they cannot be returned to their
place efficiently; organizer unit has to be opened first before
retrieving item; organizer unit cannot be used in any size purse
except a purse the size of the organizer or larger.
[0008] For example, the organizer in U.S. Pat. No. 5,865,233 to
Roegner, Jul. 1, 1997, has a plurality of elastic straps, and
loops. In order to have items held securely in place the strap or
loop must tightly surround each item. It is time consuming and
inefficient to place items in straps and loops because it takes two
hands to do so. Once the organizer is packed, in order to retrieve
an item a person must first open the purse then open the organizer.
When returning the item to the organizer a person must hold the
organizer open, use one hand to hold open the strap or loop, and
one hand to place the item within the strap or loop closure. Also,
the Roegner organizer does not give a person the ability to change
to a purse of a different size. The Roegner organizer can only be
used in purses, which are the same size or larger in size than the
organizer.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0009] Accordingly, several objects and advantages of my invention
are:
[0010] (a) to allow a person to quickly pack items in one of an
assortment of pockets, which are of different sizes, shapes and
materials;
[0011] (b) to allow a person to pack items using only one hand;
[0012] (c) to allow a person to retrieve items by opening their
purse, not the purse and the organizer;
[0013] (d) to allow a person to return items to their original
pockets quickly and efficiently using only one hand;
[0014] (e) to allow a person to change purses by simply removing
the organizer from one purse and placing into another purse;
and
[0015] (f) to allow a person to change from one size purse to
another size purse.
[0016] Further objects and advantages are to provide within the
organizer an assortment of pockets to accommodate a wide variety of
items. This assortment will include, but not be limited to, pockets
that close securely, pockets that remain open, pockets with
protective padding for fragile items, pockets with a key holder,
and pockets which are penholders. Additional objects and advantages
of my invention will become apparent from a consideration of the
drawings and ensuing description.
SUMMARY
[0017] My invention is a removable purse organizer, which enables a
person to organize the items carried in a purse. The organizer is
constructed to give a person the ability to change purses quickly.
The organizer is also constructed to enable a person to change from
one purse to another purse sized larger or smaller.
DRAWINGS
[0018] Drawing Figures
[0019] FIG. 1 shows the main unit of the removable purse organizer
as it relates to a generic purse.
[0020] FIG. 2 shows the middle section removed from the main unit
as viewed from one side with examples of two pockets.
[0021] FIG. 3 shows the middle section removed from the main unit
as viewed from the alternate side with examples of three
pockets.
[0022] FIG. 4 shows the inside front or back wall of the main unit
with examples of five pockets.
[0023] FIG. 5 shows the opposite inside front or back wall of the
main unit with examples of three pockets and a key holder.
[0024] FIG. 6 shows a view of the main unit of the organizer with
the middle section inserted as seen from above.
REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS
[0025]
1 10 front or back wall of the main unit 11 generic purse 12 large
pocket 14 handle 16 pen holder 18 flexible side wall of the main
unit 20 main wall of middle section 22 padded pocket 24 flap with
hook and loop closure 26 medium pocket inside large pocket 28 small
pocket inside large pocket 30 key holder 32 medium pocket 34
shallow pocket 36 open compartment
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0026] Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawings, a preferred embodiment
of the main unit of the removable purse organizer is shown as it is
being inserted into or removed from a generic purse. The outer
walls of the organizer consist of front and back walls 10, and side
walls 18. The outer walls can be constructed from materials such
as, but not limited to, taffeta, satin, or nylon. Front and back
walls 10 have a stiffening material sandwiched between the layers
of the wall to maintain the shape of the organizer. Side walls 18
are soft to enable them to close in or expand out as governed by
the size of a purse.
[0027] Within the organizer and secured to the inside front and
back walls 10 are pockets 12, which are large enough to allow a
hand to reach within the pocket. In between pockets 12 is a pocket
16, which is sized to hold a pen, pencil, file or similar object.
Handles 14 are constructed as a loop through which one or two
fingers can be placed for ease in removing the organizer from a
purse. The handles are secured to the front and back walls 10 and
are made from materials such as, but not limited to, satin cord,
covered cotton cord, or nylon cord. Generic purse 11 is shown for
demonstration purposes only.
[0028] Referring to FIG. 2 of the drawings is the preferred
embodiment of the middle section, which can be inserted into the
center compartment of the main unit shown in FIG. 1. The main wall
of the middle section 20 is constructed with similar materials as
the main unit with the addition of a padding material sandwiched
between the outer layers. FIG. 2 is a view of one side of the
middle section and shows an example of large pocket 12A, which is
an open pocket, and, 12B, which is a large pocket closed by flap
24. Pockets 12A and 12B are constructed using the similar material
as the main unit. Flap 24 also has attached to the inside surface a
hook and loop closure device. The corresponding hook and loop
closure device is attached to the outside of large pocket 12B in
order to have it securely closed.
[0029] Referring to FIG. 3 of the drawings is the alternate side of
the middle section shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 3 shows three pockets,
which are constructed with similar materials as the main unit with
the addition of a padded material such as cotton or polyester
quilting and are lined with felt or a similar material for
additional protection of fragile items. Pockets 22 are secured to
one side of the main wall 20.
[0030] Alternative Embodiments
[0031] Referring to FIG. 4 of the drawings is an alternative
embodiment of the inside of the front or back wall 10 showing
pockets 12A and 12B. Pocket 12A is an open large pocket and pocket
12B is a closed large pocket. Flap 24 is attached to inside front
or back wall 10 immediately above pocket 12B. The flap is
constructed to fold down over the top of a pocket. A hook and loop
closure device is attached to underside of flap 24 and outer side
of pocket 12B. The hook and loop closure device is placed so that
it allows the pocket to be closed very flat or to be closed fully
packed.
[0032] Medium pocket 26 is secured to inside front or back wall 10
and inside of large pocket 12B. Inner small pocket 28 is also
secured to inside front or back wall 10 and inside of large pocket
12B. Pockets 26 and 28 enable a person to further organize items
within one large pocket. Pocket 16 is secured to inside front or
back wall 10, and is sized to hold slender items such a pen,
pencil, file or similar items.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 5 of the drawings is an additional
alternative embodiment of the inside of front or back wall 10
showing pocket 32, which is a medium sized pocket attached to the
inside front or back wall 10. Pocket 34 is constructed to be
shallow in depth, which allows smaller items to be more readily
accessible. Key holder 30 is secured to front or back wall 10
immediately above pocket 32 and hanging inside the pocket.
[0034] Referring to FIG. 6 of the drawing is a perspective view of
the main unit with the middle section inserted into the center
compartment of the main unit as seen from above. Shown is pocket
12A, which is a large open pocket attached to front or back wall
10; pocket 16, which is a slender pocket attached to front or back
wall 10; and pocket 12B, which is a large pocket closed by flap 24.
Also shown are pockets 22, which are padded and are attached to the
main wall 20 of the middle section. On the alternate side of main
wall 20 of the middle section is pocket 12A and 12B. On the
opposite front or back wall 10 are pockets 32, which are medium
pockets. Also shown is pocket 34, which is a shallow pocket.
Immediately above pocket 32 is key holder 30, which is attached to
front or back wall 10 and is hanging inside pocket 32. Open
compartment 36 is open space still available for placing items
after the middle section is inserted in the main unit.
[0035] Operation--FIGS. 1, 2, 3
[0036] The manner of using the invention is that a person would
pack all the items carried in a purse into the pockets of the main
unit shown in FIG. 1. The middle section shown in FIGS. 2 and 3
would also be packed as needed for additional items. The middle
section is inserted into the open compartment of the main unit.
Some pockets are padded to allow a person to carry fragile items
such as eyeglasses without the need for addition protective cases.
Keys would be attached to the key holder to prevent them from being
misplaced. Some items would be placed into securely closed pockets.
Some items would be placed into open pockets for ease in retrieving
them. The main unit, once packed, would be placed inside a purse.
When changing from one purse to another purse, a person slips one
or two fingers into handles 14 and removes the main unit from the
purse. The main unit is then placed into another purse. If changing
from one purse to a purse of a smaller size, a person would remove
only the middle section and place the middle section into the
smaller purse.
[0037] Conclusion, Ramifications, and Scope
[0038] The invention, removable purse organizer, allows a person to
organize the contents of a purse, and eliminates the work and
inconvenience of changing purses. The organizer is constructed to
allow for carrying a multiplicity of items of various sizes and
shapes. The organizer is constructed to provide padded
compartments, which eliminates the need for protective cases
generally needed for items such as eyeglasses, personal electronic
devises, and cellular phones. The pockets of the organizer are
constructed to allow for easy and efficient retrieval of items and
for easy and efficient replacement of items. The organizer can be
placed inside purses of a variety of sizes because the main unit is
constructed with flexible side walls. Also, the main unit has a
middle section containing a variety of pockets, which can be
removed from the main unit. The middle section can be constructed
to be of any size smaller than the main unit. The middle section,
once removed from the main unit, can be placed inside a smaller
purse. A person is given the ability pack the organizer in a manner
suitable for their personal needs and given the ability to change
from purse to purse without unpacking and repacking the unit. A
person is also able to change from a large purse to a smaller purse
and from a smaller purse to a larger purse.
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