U.S. patent application number 10/819629 was filed with the patent office on 2005-10-13 for hair accessories bag.
Invention is credited to Davis, Christopher J..
Application Number | 20050224305 10/819629 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 35059422 |
Filed Date | 2005-10-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20050224305 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Davis, Christopher J. |
October 13, 2005 |
Hair accessories bag
Abstract
A hair accessories bag includes a substantially rigid body, a
handle, at least one removable compartment, and an at least
partially detachable flap. The body includes an interior surface
that defines a first storage area, an exterior surface, and an
opening. The handle is disposed on the exterior surface of the
body, and the at least one removable compartment is demountably
attached to the interior surface of the body and is disposed in the
first storage area. The flap is disposed near a front of the body,
and is adapted to cover the opening of the body.
Inventors: |
Davis, Christopher J.;
(Atlanta, GA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
MARSHALL, GERSTEIN & BORUN LLP
233 S. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 6300
SEARS TOWER
CHICAGO
IL
60606
US
|
Family ID: |
35059422 |
Appl. No.: |
10/819629 |
Filed: |
April 7, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
190/113 ;
190/110; 190/18A |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 13/26 20130101;
A45C 5/14 20130101; A45C 13/02 20130101; A45C 7/0045 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
190/113 ;
190/018.00A; 190/110 |
International
Class: |
A45D 024/00 |
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. A hair accessories bag, comprising: a substantially rigid body
having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening,
wherein the interior surface defines a first storage area; a handle
disposed on the exterior surface of the body; at least one
removable compartment disposed in the first storage area, wherein
the at least one removable compartment is demountably attached to
the interior surface of the body; and an at least partially
detachable flap disposed near a front of the body adapted to cover
the opening, thereby closing the opening in the body.
2. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, wherein the handle is
disposed on a rear of the body and includes a rigid telescopic
extension.
3. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, wherein the at least one
removable compartment is constructed from a translucent
material.
4. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, wherein the at least one
removable compartment is attached to the interior surface of the
body with one of a hook and loop fastener, and a zipper.
5. The hair accessories bag of claim 4, wherein the at least one
removable compartment is attached to the interior surface of the
body with Velcro.RTM..
6. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, further including a
plurality of wheels disposed near a bottom of the body for rolling
the hair accessories bag.
7. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, further including a second
storage area disposed on the exterior surface of the body, wherein
at least an interior of the second storage area is constructed from
a thermally-resistant material.
8. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, wherein the flap is
attached near a bottom of the body.
9. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, wherein the opening is
disposed on the majority of front and a top of the body.
10. The hair accessories bag of claim 1, further including a second
removable compartment disposed on top of the at least one removable
compartment disposed.
11. A hair accessories bag, comprising: a substantially rigid body
having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening,
wherein the interior surface defines a first storage area; a second
storage area disposed on the exterior surface of the body, wherein
at least an interior of the second storage area is constructed from
a thermally-resistant material; a handle disposed on the exterior
surface of the body; and an at least partially detachable flap
disposed near a front of the body adapted to cover the opening,
thereby closing the opening in the body.
12. The hair accessories bag of claim 11, wherein the handle is
disposed on a rear of the body and includes a rigid telescopic
extension.
13. The hair accessories bag of claim 11, further including at
least one removable compartment disposed in the first storage area,
wherein the at least one removable compartment is attached to the
interior surface of the body.
14. The hair accessories bag of claim 13, wherein the at least one
removable compartment is constructed from a translucent
material.
15. The hair accessories bag of claim 13, wherein the at least one
removable compartment is attached to the interior surface of the
body with one of a hook and loop fastener, and a zipper.
16. The hair accessories bag of claim 15, wherein at least one
removable compartment is attached to the interior surface of the
body with Velcro.RTM..
17. The hair accessories bag of claim 11, further including a
plurality of wheels disposed near a bottom of the body for rolling
the hair accessories bag.
18. The hair accessories bag of claim 11, wherein the flap is
attached near a bottom of the body.
19. The hair accessories bag of claim 11, wherein the opening is
disposed on the majority of front and a top of the body.
20. The hair accessories bag of claim 11, wherein the second
storage area is disposed on a first side of the body.
21. The hair accessories bag of claim 20, further including a third
storage area disposed on a second side of the body, wherein at
least an interior of the second storage area is constructed from a
thermally-resistant material.
22. A hair accessories bag, comprising: a substantially rigid body
having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an opening,
wherein the interior surface defines a first storage area; a second
storage area disposed on the exterior surface of the body, wherein
at least an interior of the second storage area is constructed from
a thermally-resistant material; a plurality of translucent
removable compartments vertically stacked in the first storage
area, wherein the at least one of the plurality of compartment is
attached to the interior surface of the body; a handle disposed on
the exterior surface of the body; and a flap disposed on the
exterior of the body adapted to cover the opening, thereby closing
the opening in the body.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to bags for storing
and transporting items and, more particularly, to a transportable
hair accessories bag.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] Cosmetic bags and other types of containers for storing or
moving beautification products are generally known in the art. Such
bags or containers come in a great variety of shapes and sizes and
include different features.
[0003] In one example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,950,826 discloses a curling
iron travel case which is flexible and readily disposed for
placement into luggage while the curling iron remains hot. The
travel case is particularly disposed to store one or more curling
irons and a number of hair care accessories that a user may desire
to carry along with the curling iron. The travel case is
constructed of a first sheet of material, at least one row of
pockets formed on one side of the first sheet, and a second sheet
of material secured to the other side of the first sheet. The first
sheet of material and each of the pockets are formed of a
noncombustible heat resistant fabric, and the second sheet of
material is a quilted fabric which provides additional insulation.
One of the pockets in each of the rows is sufficiently deep to
completely receive the heatable member of a curling iron. Adjacent
pockets are disposed to receive the electrical cord and other hair
care accessories. The travel case is provided with hook and loop
type fasteners for releasably securing the travel case in a closed
position.
[0004] In another example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,102,172 discloses a
wheeled cosmetic carrying case having a handle and wheel assembly
for transporting a trunk-like box with a front closure member
fastened as by a zipper over an open top of the box. The closure
member carries external compartments which are unzipped to open
outwardly for displaying auxiliary material, thus augmenting the
space provided by the compartmentalized interior. The method
includes the step of securing the closure member over the
trunk-like box by closing a zipper for positioning externally
accessible compartments as well as complementary compartments for
carrying cosmetics within the box.
[0005] In another example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,681,936 discloses a
cosmetic and utility kit including a container formed with a back
side, bottom side, front side and opposite lateral side and further
includes an extension flap extending from the back side that folds
over the bottom side, front side and top side to enclose contents
within the container.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0006] In accordance with one aspect of the disclosure, a hair
accessories bag is disclosed. The hair accessories bag includes a
substantially rigid body, a handle, at least one removable
compartment, and an at least partially detachable flap. The
substantially rigid body includes an interior surface that defines
a first storage area, an exterior surface, and an opening. The at
least one removable compartment is disposed in the first storage
area, and is demountably attached to the interior surface of the
body. The flap is disposed near a front of the body and is adapted
to cover the opening, thereby closing the opening in the body.
[0007] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, a hair
accessories bag is disclosed. The hair accessories bag includes a
substantially rigid body, a handle, a second storage area, and an
at least partially detachable flap. The substantially rigid body
includes an interior surface that defines a first storage area, an
exterior surface, and an opening. The second storage area is
disposed on the exterior surface of the body. At least an interior
of the second storage area is constructed from a
thermally-resistant material. The handle is disposed on the
exterior surface of the body, and the flap is disposed near a front
of the body and is adapted to cover the opening, thereby closing
the opening in the body.
[0008] In accordance with another aspect of the disclosure, a hair
accessories bag is disclosed. The hair accessories bag includes a
substantially rigid body, a handle, a second storage area, a
plurality of translucent removable compartments, and a flap. The
substantially rigid body includes an interior surface that defines
a first storage area, an exterior surface, and an opening. The
second storage area is disposed on the exterior surface of the
body, and is constructed such that at least an interior of the
second storage area is a thermally-resistant material. The
plurality of translucent removable compartments is vertically
stacked in the first storage area, and at least one of the
pluralities of compartment is attached to the interior surface of
the body. The handle is disposed on the exterior surface of the
body, and the flap is disposed on the exterior of the body adapted
to cover the opening, thereby closing the opening in the body.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a hair accessories bag
according to one embodiment of the disclosure;
[0010] FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the hair accessories bag of
FIG. 1 in an open position, without certain external stage
areas;
[0011] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the a removable storage
compartment;
[0012] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the hair accessories bag of
FIG. 1 in an open position, with stacked removable storage
compartments;
[0013] FIG. 5 is an isometric view of an exterior storage area;
[0014] FIG. 6 is a rear isometric view of the hair accessories bag
of FIG. 1; and
[0015] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the hair accessories bag of
FIG. 1, with additional pockets.
[0016] While the method and device described herein are susceptible
to various modifications and alternative constructions, certain
illustrative embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings
and will be described below in detail. It should be understood,
however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the
specific forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to
cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents
falling within the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by
the appended claims.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Referring now to the drawings, and with specific reference
to FIG. 1, a hair accessories bag constructed in accordance with
the teachings of the disclosure is generally depicted by reference
numeral 20. As shown therein, the hair accessories bag 20 in this
exemplary embodiment includes a body 22, an interior storage area
24, one or more removable compartments 25, a plurality of exterior
storage areas 26, a handle 28, and a cover 30.
[0018] The body 22, as illustrated in FIG. 2, may be constructed
from a number of materials, including but not limited to, plastics,
metals, fabrics, composites, and/or a combination thereof, and in
this embodiment is constructed from a black nylon material. The
body 22 may be generally rigid having generally rectangular shape
and may include a top 32, a bottom 34, a front 36, a rear 38, a
first side 40, a second side 42, an exterior surface 44, and an
interior surface 46. The top 32 and bottom 34, the front 36 and
rear 38, and the first side 40 and the second side 42, may all be
generally parallel to each other, thereby creating a box-like
shape.
[0019] The interior storage area 24 may be defined by the body 22
and, more specifically, may be defined by the interior surface 46
of the body 22. The interior storage area 24 may be divided into
one or more sections by one or more dividers 48 and, as in this
embodiment, the interior storage area 24 may be divided into a
first and a second vertical section 50, 52 having the divider 48
therebetween. The interior storage area 24 may further include a
first part 53a of a fastening mechanism 53, which may be one or
more Velcro.RTM. strips or areas to engage and retain the
compartments 25 in the interior storage area 24 in a manner
discussed in more detail below.
[0020] The one or more removable compartments 25 may have a
generally box-like shape, and may be disposed in the interior
storage area 24. More specifically, as seen in FIG. 3, the
compartments 25 may include an upper portion 54, a lower portion
56, and a rear portion 58, which may all be constructed from a soft
translucent plastic material. The compartment 25 may further
include an openable lid 60 disposed near the upper portion 54 of
the compartment 25, that may be opened and/or closed via a
zipper-type fastening system 55. A second portion 53b of the
fastening system 53 system may also be disposed near the rear
portion 58 of the compartment 25 adapted to removeably or
demountably attach the compartment 25 to the body 22, and more
specifically, to demountably attach the rear portion 58 of the
compartment 25 to the interior surface 46 of the body 22, as seen
in FIG. 4. The compartment 25 may be adapted to be stacked on top
of one another, and may be sized and/or shaped to fit with in a
specific section or storage area. For example, as seen in FIG. 4,
the compartment 25 may have a width and depth that correspond to
the width and depth of the first section 50, thereby allowing the
compartments 25 to be vertically stacked without substantial
movement of the compartment 25 within the body 22. Alternatively
and/or additionally to the above embodiments, the hair accessories
bag 20 may include one or more lips 61 or other retention means for
retaining the compartments 25 in the interior storage area 24
and/or the first vertical section 50. More specifically, the lip 61
may be disposed near an outer edge of the divider 48, and/or on the
interior surface 46 near the front 36 of the body 22.
[0021] The plurality of exterior storage areas 26 may be
pocket-like storage areas, and may be disposed on the exterior
surface 44 of the body 22 (FIGS. 1 and 4). More specifically, as
seen in FIG. 5, the exterior storage areas 26 may include a front
portion 62 and an upper portion 64, and may be constructed from the
black nylon material. The exterior surface 44, as seen in FIG. 5,
may be part of the exterior storage areas 26 alternatively,
however, the exterior storage areas 26 may be wholly separate from
the body 22. The exterior storage areas 26 may further include an
opening 66 for inserting and removing items into and from the
exterior storage areas 26. The opening 66 may be opened and/or
closed via a zipper-type fastening system which may, as in this
exemplary embodiment, be disposed along the majority of the front
portion 62 and the upper portions 64. The exterior storage areas 26
may further include thermally-resistant material in one or more
areas of the exterior storage areas 26. For example, the entire
exterior storage area 26 may be constructed from the
thermally-resistant material. Alternatively, only portions of the
exterior storage areas 26, such as an interior lining or interior
surface may be constructed from the thermally-resistant material.
As such, hot or heated items such as rollers, curing irons, hair
dryers, etc. may be placed in the exterior storage areas 26 while
hot or heated without damaging the exterior storage areas 26, the
hair accessories bag 20, and/or to limit the heat to the exterior
storage areas 26. As seen in FIG. 1, the exterior storage areas 26
may be disposed on the first and second sides 40, 42 of the body
22.
[0022] The handle 28, as seen in FIG. 6, is located on the body 22,
and may be disposed near the rear 38 of the body 22. In this
exemplary embodiment, the handle 28 is disposed inside a housing 65
attached to the rear 38 of the body 22. The handle 28 may include a
telescopic base portion 68 adapted to enable the extension and
retraction of the handle 28 from and into the body 22 and/or the
housing 65, respectively. The base portion 68 may further include a
locking mechanism (not shown), such that the hair accessories bag
20 may be carried by the handle 28, without the base portion 68 of
the handle 28 extending or retracting.
[0023] The hair accessories bag 20 may further include one or more
wheels 104 disposed on or near the body 22. For example, as seen in
FIG. 6, the wheels 104 may be disposed near a lower edge created by
the bottom and rear 34, 38 the body 22, such that the hair
accessories bag 20 may be tilted and rolled on the wheels 104.
[0024] The cover 30 may be a flap, or the like, and may be attached
to the body 22, and more specifically may be attached near a lower
front edge of the front and bottom 36, 34 of the body 22, as seen
in FIG. 7. The cover 30 may include an interior surface 70, an
exterior surface 72, a top side 74, a bottom side 75, a first side
76, and a second side 77, and may be constructed from the black
nylon material. The cover 30 may be adapted to cover or close an
opening 78 in the body 22 through which items may be inserted and
removed into and from the body 22. The opening 78 may be disposed
along the majority of the top and front 32, 36 of the body 22, and
as such, the cover 30 may be sized and shaped to cover the opening
78 of the body 22. The cover 30 may include a zipper type fastening
system to fasten the flap 30 over the opening 78. The fastening
system may be disposed on the first, second and top sides 76, 77,
74 of the cover 30, and as such, the bottom side 75 of the cover 30
may be fixedly attached to the body 22.
[0025] The above exemplary embodiment may include many variations
thereof to achieve and/or create additional or alternative
features. For example, the body 22, the interior storage area 24,
the one or more removable compartments 25, the plurality of
exterior storage areas 26, the handle 28, and the cover 30, may be
constructed from materials other than those illustrated herein,
including but not limited to, plastics, metals, fabrics,
composites, and/or a combination thereof. The compartments 25 may
also be disposed elsewhere in of the body 22, and may have other
shapes and sizes complimentary to the interior 24 of the body 22.
For example, the compartments 25 may be triangular, square,
rectangular, round, oval, odd shaped, or a combination thereof, and
may be constructed from an opaque material. The compartments 25 may
also be constructed from a rigid or semi-rigid material.
[0026] The fastening systems referenced throughout may also include
variations and/or additions. For example, the fastening systems may
include zippers, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, such as
Velcro.RTM., button and hole fasteners, or any other type of
fasteners adapted to close the opening 78 of the body 22 with the
cover 30, close the opening 66 of the exterior storage areas 26,
close the compartments 25, and/or demountably attach the
compartment 25 to the body 22.
[0027] The plurality of exterior storage areas 26 may also vary in
number, placement, and/or size and shape. For example, there may
only be one exterior storage area 26, and it may be located
anywhere on the body 22 and/or on the cover 30. In another
exemplary embodiment, the one or more exterior storage areas 26 may
be disposed inside the body 22 and/or be disposed within the
interior storage area 24, and as such may be referred to as the
heat resistant storage area 26.
[0028] The hair accessories bag 20 may further include one or more
pockets, slits, pouches, chambers, receptacles, etc. disposed on or
about the body 22 for storing general and/or specific items. For
example, as seen in FIG. 7, the interior surface 70 of the cover 30
may include one or more elongate pockets 90 having an opening 92
disposed near a top of the pocket 90. The pockets 90 may include a
retaining system 96, such as a bungee, an elastic, or the like, to
hold or secure items in the pockets 90. One or more pockets 98 may
also be disposed on the exterior surface 72 of the cover 30 for
holding and/or storing scissors and/or shears. Pockets 100 may also
be disposed to the interior of the body 22, and or the exterior
storage areas 26, as seen in FIG. 7.
[0029] Foam and/or foam padding, may also be present in various
areas of the hair accessories bag 20, and in various forms. For
example, the divider 48 may be constructed from a rigid foam
material, such that a rigid cushion is provided between the first
and the second sections 50, 52 of the interior storage area 24.
Similarly, the front 36 of the body 22, and more specifically, a
front panel 102 disposed near a lower portion of the front 36 of
the body 22 may be constructed from a rigid foam material, such
that padding is provided for the interior storage area 24 and/or
the body 22. Foam padding, rigid or otherwise, may also be provided
in various parts of the exterior storage areas 26, such as for
example, near or on surfaces or areas disposed away from the body
22, such that padding provided for the exterior storage areas 26
and/or the body 22.
[0030] In operation, the hair accessories bag 20 may be utilized to
store and/or transport various type of articles, and more
specifically, may be utilized to store and/or transport hair
accessories, such as rollers, curling irons, hair dryers, hair
straighteners, barrettes, hair gel, hair spray, hair coloring
accessories, scissors, shears, clippers, etc.
[0031] The user may place the various items into the hair
accessories bag 20, including but not limited to such storage areas
as the interior storage area 24, the compartments 25, the exterior
storage areas 26, and/or the pockets 90, 98, 100. The user may
place items into the translucent compartments 25, such that it is
easily ascertainable as to what items are in which compartment 25.
As such, the compartments 25 may be placed and/or stacked in the
interior storage area 24, all the while it being visually apparent
which items are in which compartment 25. More specifically, the
compartments 25 may be removed from the body 22 by disengaging the
fastening system that connects the compartments 25 to the interior
surface 46, such as for example, by pulling apart the Velcro.RTM.
connection. The compartments 25 may then be filled with rollers
and/or other items and, with the lid 60 in a close position, the
compartments 25 may be reconnected to the body 22 via the
Velcro.RTM. while being stacked.
[0032] Items which may be hot, or which may have the potential of
becoming hot, may be placed in the exterior storage areas 26. For
example, curling irons, hair dryers, hair straighteners, etc., such
that the heat or potential heat from the items is retained or
limited to the exterior storage areas 26 due to the heat resistant
material. Additionally, other items such as combs, shears, scissors
etc., may be placed into and/or out of the various other pockets
90, 98, and/or 100.
[0033] For transportation and/or storage of the items, the various
parts of the hair accessories bag 20 may be opened and/or closed.
For example, the fastening system of the cover 30 may be utilized
to open and/or close the opening 78 of the body 22. Similarly, the
fastening system of the exterior storage areas 26 may be utilized
to open and/or close the opening 66 of the exterior storage areas
26.
[0034] When transporting the hair accessories bag 20, the user may
extend the base 68 of the handle 28 toward the user, such that the
user may easily reach the handle 28. The user may tilt the hair
accessories bag 20 toward the user and roll the hair accessories
bag 20 on the wheels 104.
[0035] While the present invention has been described with
reference to specific examples, which are intended to be
illustrative only and not to be limiting of the invention, it will
be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that changes,
additions or deletions may be made to the disclosed embodiments
without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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