U.S. patent application number 12/231373 was filed with the patent office on 2009-03-12 for expandable and contractible interchangeable handbag lining system.
Invention is credited to Anna Maria Cassella.
Application Number | 20090065110 12/231373 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40430567 |
Filed Date | 2009-03-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090065110 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cassella; Anna Maria |
March 12, 2009 |
Expandable and contractible interchangeable handbag lining
system
Abstract
Given the name "Quick Change Purse"; it relates to carrying bags
having a removable interior lining which can expand and contract in
length and/or in depth depending on the size and/or shape of the
bag it is fitted into so one can change styles, sizes and/or colors
of their bag in an instant. Said lining may be lengthened to fit
into a longer bag or shortened to fit into a smaller bag. Likewise
another way to expand or contract said lining, two or more linings
may be attached together by a fastening device to increase it's
depth for fit into bigger bags or taken apart to decrease its size
for a proper fit into smaller bags. The lining system may also
change the color of some of the adaptable transparent handbags
included in the system, may be reversible and is removable for the
purpose of use as another handbag.
Inventors: |
Cassella; Anna Maria; (Mount
Dora, FL) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Anna Maria Sirimarco
27508 Lake Jem Road
Mount Dora
FL
32757
US
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Family ID: |
40430567 |
Appl. No.: |
12/231373 |
Filed: |
September 2, 2008 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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60967709 |
Sep 6, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
150/104 ;
224/581 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 13/02 20130101;
A45C 13/08 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
150/104 ;
224/581 |
International
Class: |
A45C 3/08 20060101
A45C003/08; A45C 13/03 20060101 A45C013/03 |
Claims
1. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system, comprising: an
outer carrying bag having an inner surface and an outer surface; an
inner carrying bag, also referred to as the lining, having an inner
surface and an outer surface that is expandable and contractible;
wherein said lining may be expandable and contractible lengthwise
and/or depth wise by a securing device; wherein said lining is
attachable to said inner surface of the outer carrying bag by a
fastening device and said lining is removable to use as an
independent carrying bag; wherein said lining is attachable and
detachable to one another to increase or decrease depth of said
lining; wherein said lining can be lengthened or shortened by a
securing device; wherein said lining has the capability of changing
the color and design look of the outer carrying bag when inserted
into one of the adaptable outer carrying bags made for the system
of a transparent material.
2. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to claim
1, wherein said lining is expandable and contractible whereas it
may be lengthened to fit into a longer carrying bag or shortened to
fit into a shorter carrying bag by means of, but not limited to
such devices as drawstrings, elastic, snaps or any other equally
effective devices to accomplish said task.
3. The lining according to claim 2, wherein another way to expand
or contract said lining is to attach two or more linings together
by a fastening device such as, but not limited to snaps, zippers,
hook and loop tape, buttons or any other equally effective
fastening devices, in order to increase it's size of depth from the
interior front wall of a bag to the interior back wall for a proper
fit into bigger carrying bags or taken apart to decrease its size
of depth for a proper fit into smaller carrying bags.
4. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to claim
1, wherein said lining is attached and/or detached to outer
carrying bag using such fastening devices such as, but not limited
to hook and loop tape, snaps, zippers, buttons or any equally
effective fastening device or may not use any fastening device at
all. Said carrying bag expandable and contractible lining is not
limited to any one style, size, shape, ornamentation, fabric,
material or color.
5. The lining according to claim 3, wherein said lining may contain
within its inner surface any number of removal organizational
compartments using a closure device such as, but not limited to a
zipper, magnetic closure, hook and loop tape or any other equally
effective closure device.
6. The organizational compartments according to claim 5, wherein
said lining organizational compartments may be attachable and
removed by means of a fastening device such as, but not limited to
snaps, buttons, hook and loop tape, or any other equally effective
fastening device that accomplishes said task; and said compartments
when removed may be used as another carrying bag for use as, but
not limited to an evening bag, cosmetic bag or any other type of
carrying bag.
7. The organizational compartments according to claim 6, wherein
said lining organizational compartments can be attached to the
outer surface of an outer carrying bag by means of fastening
devices such as, but not limited to zippers, snaps, buttons or any
fastening device equally effective to accomplish said task, whereas
said lining organizational bags may also have removable handles so
that it may be carried independently as another carrying bag.
8. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to claim
1, wherein said lining may be manufactured to expand and contract
lengthwise and/or depth wise comprising of carrying handles that
may be a drawstring made of any suitable material, but not limited
to ribbon, rope or any equally effective material or said handles
may be removable by such fastening devices as, but not limited to
hooks, clips, buttons, and made of any suitable material such as
fabric, wood, plastic, etc.
9. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to claim
1, wherein said lining may be reversible and is removable making it
usable for another carrying when detached and removed from outer
carrying bag made for the system, whereas it may be manufactured
using any type of decorative applications, such as, but not limited
to decorative pieces as buttons, gems, appliques, and any material
or fabric, such as but not limited to cloth, wood, plastic or any
other equally effective material that is suitable for the said
lining.
10. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to
claim 1, wherein any number of styles and/or sizes of said outer
bag, also referred to as carrying bag, outer carrying bag, purse,
or handbag that comprise the said system, can be made of any
material such as cloth, plastic, wood, or any combination of
materials that is suitable for carrying bags and is not limited to
any one style, size, shape, ornamentation or color and not limited
to any one device such as buckle, magnetic or zipper for closure of
said outer bag or any equally effective fastening device.
11. The outer bag according to claim 10, wherein said outer bag
exterior surface may comprise of attachable and/or removable or
convertible outer covers for versatility of design, ornamentation,
color and/or style whereas the fastening devices for said
attachment and convertibility may be snaps, hook and loop tape,
buttons, ribbons or any device equally effective to perform said
task.
12. The outer bag according to claim 10, wherein said outer bag may
be reversible whereas it is turned inside out and/or convertible,
whereas the outer cover of the outer bag may comprise of another
layer of material that can be unwrapped from the front and wrapped
around to the back or visa versa and made of any material such as
cloth, plastic, wood, or any combination of materials that is
suitable for carrying bags and is not limited to any one style,
size, shape, ornamentation or color and secured by any suitable
means such as, but not limited to ribbons, snaps, buttons or any
equally effective securing device for the task.
13. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to
claim 1, comprising: an outer carrying bag having an inner surface
and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface may have fastening
devices such as, but not limited to snaps, hook and loop tape,
buttons or any equally effective fastening devices to accomplish
said task that will fasten the said removable lining with like
fastening devices.
14. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to
claim 1, wherein one type of said outer bag will be made of a
transparent plastic for the said system, whereas when said
removable lining is placed into the transparent plastic outer bag
it changes the color, style and/or design, depending upon the
material and the decoration used, of the outer bag by means of said
lining showing through the clear plastic.
15. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to
claim 1, wherein the said lining may be inserted into the said
outer bag without the use of any said fastening device, using any
proper material that will allow said lining to stand on its own
allowing ease of placing said lining into another carrying bag made
for the said system.
16. An interchangeable carrying bag lining system according to
claim 1, wherein said outer carrying bags and said lining made for
the system may have removable handles and may have a closure device
such as, but not limited to a zipper, magnetic, button, clasp, snap
or any other equally effective closure device.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the priority of U.S. provisional
patent application No. 60/967,709 filed Sep. 6, 2007
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] (Not applicable)
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
[0003] (Not applicable)
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 1. Field of the Invention
[0005] This invention relates to carrying bags and more
particularly to a handbag lining system whereas any one bag in this
system has a removable lining that can be expanded and/or
contracted to fit into another bag of the same or different style
and/or size made for the system. In addition, the lining system may
be reversible whereas one may turn it inside out to achieve a
different color and/or pattern of which said lining may be used
separately as a handbag itself. Another choice that embodies this
system is the option to secure any one of the linings available in
this handbag system into one of the transparent plastic handbags
made for the system whereas causing the lining color and/or design
to show through the plastic of the handbag giving one the option of
changing the color and/or design of that particular handbag.
[0006] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0007] It has always been more of a time problem than a monetary
problem when it comes to women wanting to coordinate their handbag
with the outfit they are wearing. Women will spend money on
accessories such as shoes and handbags. It's easy and quick to slip
on a pair of color and style coordinated shoes. However, one can
not make more time to change to the handbag you would really like
to carry for the day. Up until now there has been no real solution
to this problem. Some of the common desires that women have are to
have a handbag that they can change in an instant that would not
only be color coordinated, but a change of style and/or size.
Another desire is to be able not only to change those issues but
also to be able to change the color of the hardware from silver to
gold or maybe bronze or possibly a combination of two or more metal
colors. The handbags hardware may include handle rings, feet of
which the handbag sets on and any metal decorations the handbag may
feature. Most handbags may have either silver or gold hardware.
Women also wish to have a handbag that they can travel with whereas
they only have to take one handbag and would be able to color
coordinate with any outfit they bring to travel with.
[0008] Many attempts have been made to solve some of the handbag
problems, however they have not been able to eradicate all of the
issues as stated above. My present invention solves all these
issues.
[0009] For instance, the invention titled "pocketbook with
interchangeable covers" U.S. Pat. No. 7,028,730 has interchangeable
covers that fit over one style and size foundation handbag. With
this particular invention one can not change the style or size or
the hardware color. Also you are "stuck" so-to-speak with the same
color and size handles. The only advantage to this cited reference
is the fact that you can change the color and design of the
material of the handbag.
[0010] Another invention titled "interchangeable handbag" U.S. Pat.
No. 6,971,424 is extremely limited in its' capabilities to fit the
needs of what women desire in a handbag today. The invention
basically has inserts that also fit within one style and size
handbag. Once again one is also limited to the same size and color
of handle. With this invention you can only change a portion of the
basic handbag since it is a center insert of which you can change
the color and/or design of the material. That is not much of a
change. It does not fulfill the needs of what women want in a
handbag.
[0011] Once again another handbag invention titled "interchangeable
carrying bag system" U.S. Pat. No. 6,543,499 falls far short of
filling the needs and wants of today's women when it comes to
handbags. Its' foundation bag is fitted with detachable handles and
also as with the first cited reference it has covers that fit over
the foundation bag. Once again one is limited to one style and one
size handbag. I would not be inclined to think women will want to
take the time to place a strip of the material that is included in
the system to cover up the hook and loop tape should they want to
use the foundation bag as their choice for the day nor to take it
off to fit a different cover over the foundation bag. Another
drawback is that women will more than likely lose this strip over
time. As with the other cited inventions within, the
interchangeability is very limited and therefore does not encompass
all the needs that women have today for a handbag.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] My newly invented carrying bag lining system I call the
"Quick Change Purse". The carrying bag may sometimes be referred to
but not limited to and can include, purse, bag, handbag, tote,
pocketbook, briefcase, laptop case, or any other carrying bag. It
is designed with a removable interior lining that can be expanded
or contracted so one can quickly change their carrying bag without
removing any personal contents of their bag to the one they desire
at the moment. For instance, just remove the interior lining that
contains all of the purse's contents and place it in another purse
(designed for the system) of one's choice. Depending on the size
and/or shape of the purse it is fitted into, said interior lining
can be expanded (if the present purse one is fitting is larger)
referring to making the said interior lining longer in length by
unfastening the lining material to make larger with devices such as
but not limited to zippers, snaps, magnets and/or hook and loop
tape also known as velcro, or contracted referring to making the
interior lining shorter in length by fastening the lining material
to make smaller with said devices of the same means aforementioned,
if the newly chosen purse is smaller than the previous one that was
used. Also, expandable and contractible refers to two or more
interior linings that can be fastened together or taken apart
using, but not limited to said fastening devices to expand the
amount of said linings one would like to use in a bag or lessen the
amount of said linings used for a smaller bag of which refers to
filling the depth of a carrying bag.
[0013] The expandable and contractible interior lining (which may
be referred to as the bag lining, lining or carrying bag lining) of
the carrying bag is removable and may or may not be detachable by
the use of a fastener. Said lining may or may not contain separate
compartment(s) that may be removable. Said separate compartments
may be made with but not limited to any material such as cloth,
plastic or any combination of materials and may or may not contain
closure devices but not limited to ones such as zippers, magnetic
closures, buttons, snaps and/or velcro. The bag lining may be
attachable and detachable by means of but not limited to devices
such as velcro, snaps, zippers, buttons or without any said device.
Said carrying bag expandable and contractible lining is not limited
to any one style, size, shape, ornamentation or color.
[0014] The separate adaptable exterior bag of the "Quick Change
Purse" sometimes referred to as the outer bag, may be made of but
not limited to any material such as cloth, plastic, wood, or any
combination of materials that is suitable for carrying bags and is
not limited to any one style, size, shape, ornamentation or color
and not limited to any one device for closure. Said exterior bags
may or may not have attachable and/or removable or convertible
outer covers for versatility of design, color and style. These
adaptable exterior bags comprising of removable expandable and
contractible interior linings as described above may or may not be
reversible.
[0015] One of the adaptable carrying bags for the expandable and
contractible lining system will include, but not limited to
adaptable carrying bags made of transparent plastic not limited to
any one style, size or shape. When said removable lining is
inserted into this adaptable transparent plastic carrying bag the
choice of the color and design of the said lining will give the
transparent bag a different color and design each time the said
lining is interchanged with a different color and design choice and
inserted inside the transparent bag. The design and/or color and/or
ornamentation of the said lining will show through the clear
plastic giving the said outer bag the appearance of changing its
color and/or design of fabric depending upon which lining is chosen
to be inserted into the transparent bag.
[0016] Another feature of the invention is that the interior
removable lining may be reversible where one may turn it inside out
to change colors and/or design and when removed can be used as a
separate carrying bag. Said lining may have handles for use as a
separate carrying bag of which the handles may be removable and may
be, but not limited to a drawstring, wood, ribbon, plastic, whereas
any other effective materials and/or devices may be used.
[0017] One of the features of my new invention allows women to
change in a moments notice the color and design of their handbag or
carrying bag without the hassle and time to remove all of their
personal contents while allowing them not to be restricted by
color, style, shape or size of the bag because the said lining is
not only removable but is expandable and contractible in length
and/or depth as described in the first paragraph of this
summary.
[0018] The transparent plastic carrying bag that is one aspect of
the newly invented lining system allows women to travel with one
bag and carry the colored linings of their choice for lightweight
travel therefore enabling them to color coordinate their carrying
bag with all their outfits. Said linings may be manufactured with
any type of suitable material of any ornamentation, color and/or
design of fabric. By interchanging the linings, they can achieve
several different looks with only one handbag depending upon the
amount of linings they choose to travel with.
[0019] Another feature of the removable lining system allows women
to have yet two other choices. The invention allows the said lining
to be used as a second and third carrying bag of one's choice. When
said lining is removed it is made to be used separately if one
wishes to do so as another carrying bag. Also, said removable
lining may be reversible and when turned inside out it is another
choice of color and/or design to coordinate with a woman's outfit.
For example, this new invention is a perfect solution should one be
at the office and wants to go to dinner and change to an evening
bag. All she has to do is remove the lining and she has another
handbag to use for the evening. If she wishes she can reverse it by
turning it inside out for yet another look and/or color. It also
solves the problem when one travels and would like to carry only
one handbag which then can be transformed into different colors and
looks depending on the number of linings one travels with.
[0020] My new invention allows women to change in a moments notice
the color and design of their handbag or carrying bag without the
hassle and time to remove all of their personal contents while
allowing them not to be restricted by color, style, shape or size
of the bag because the interior removable lining system is
expandable and contractible. The transparent plastic carrying bag
that is one aspect of the newly invented lining system allows women
to travel with one bag and carry only the colored linings of their
choice within the bag for lightweight travel and still be able to
coordinate their carrying bag with their outfit. Other choices that
women have with my new invention is the ability to change the color
and/or fabric design of the outer bag as said outer bag may be
reversible or have other adaptable covers to place over the outer
bag by use of fastening devices such as, but not limited to
buttons, zippers or snaps or an other equally effective fastening
devices for the said task. Said outer bags may also have
convertible exteriors whereas the outer surface of said outer bag
will have another layer of material that can be unfastened from
either the front or the back and wrapped around to either the front
or the back of the bag and refastened wherein the opposite side of
this other layer will have a different color and/or design of
fabric or ornamentation. The fastening device for the convertible
exterior may be, but not limited to buttons, snaps, hook and loop
tape or ornamental hooks.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] So that the aforementioned features of the present invention
that is briefly summarized previously under, "Summary of the
Invention", can be understood in more detail, the following
description accompanied by the drawings is given. However, it is to
be understood and noted that the drawings are illustrations only of
the typical embodiments of the invention and not as a definition of
the limits of its scope. The invention may entail other equally
effective embodiments.
[0022] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my "Quick Change Purse" the
Expandable and Contractible Interchangeable Handbag Lining System
showing the expandable and contractible interior lining in its'
contracted state (12) and its' outer bag (18) of which the lining
(12) can be fitted into the adaptable bag outer bag (18) made for
the system.
[0023] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of my "Quick Change Purse" the
Expandable and Contractible Interchangeable Handbag Lining System
showing the expandable and contractible interior lining in its'
expanded state (12A) and its' outer bag (18) of which the lining
(12A) can be fitted into the adaptable bag made for the system.
[0024] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the expandable and
contractible interior lining in its' expanded state (12A) and its'
contracted state (12) using one such device as drawstrings (16) to
expand and contract the lining. The drawstring stitched casing is
denoted as (19).
[0025] FIG. 4 is a view of two linings in their expanded state
(12A) attached together side by side by one such device as snaps
(14). Two or more linings may be attached together to fill the
depth of a handbag; depth meaning the space from the front interior
wall of a handbag to the back interior wall of the handbag.
[0026] FIG. 5 is a view of one possible style of a purse (18)
showing velcro or hook and loop tape (20) as a possible fastening
device for the expandable and contractible lining system.
[0027] FIG. 6 is a perspective interior top view of a purse (18)
showing the expanded lining (12A) fitted into the purse and
fastened with velcro (20) and also possibly fastened with the
lining drawstrings (16) which are pulled through the grommets (24)
on the purse and can be tied in a knot or bow to be secured. It
also shows this interior lining (12A) with a separate
organizational compartment (23) and a side compartment (22). Number
(21) denotes a zipper used in this instance for the said
compartments.
[0028] FIG. 7 is a perspective right side view of a bag (18)
showing the lining drawstrings (16) which are pulled through the
grommets (24) on the bag which are tied in a bow to secure the
lining to the bag.
[0029] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the right side of the bag of
the grommets (24) showing the lining drawstrings (16) pulled
through the grommets and tied in a bow to secure the inner lining
to the outer bag. This drawing is showing one of many possible
means of securing the lining to the bag.
[0030] FIG. 9 is the same as FIG. 8 except it is showing the
exploded view of the left side of the bag.
[0031] FIG. 10 is a left side view of a bag (18) showing the lining
drawstrings (16) which are pulled through the grommets (24) on the
bag which are tied in a bow to secure the lining to the bag.
[0032] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the reversibility of the
lining (12A) showing the outer surface (31) turned inside out to
depict the inner surface (32).
[0033] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the handbag (18) made for
the said system using a transparent plastic material (18) showing
how the removable lining (12A) can change the color and/or design
of the handbag (18). FIG. 12 also depicts the versatility of the
handbag (18) with the removable handles (27).
[0034] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing in the top drawing the
removable expanded lining (12A) fitted into the handbag (18) with
the bottom drawing of FIG. 13 showing the outer pleated cover
(33).
[0035] FIG. 13A is a perspective view depicting how the outer
pleated cover (33) can change the style, color and/or design of the
handbag (18).
[0036] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the transformability of the
system using a convertible cover (39) attached to the handbag (18)
fitted with the said liner (12A) as shown in the top drawing. The
bottom drawing in FIG. 14 is showing the cover (39) is unfastened
and it can be removed with the buttons (36A).
[0037] FIG. 14A is a perspective view of the convertible cover (39)
wrapped to the back of the handbag (18) thereby changing its color
and/or design.
[0038] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the versatility of the said
lining (12A) showing a removable organization compartment (23).
[0039] FIG. 15A is a perspective view of the organizational
compartment (23) after it is removed from the lining (12A) having a
removable handle (27A).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0040] Referring herein to the details of the drawings, (12) and
(12A) will be referencing the expandable and contractible removable
lining whereas (12) denotes said lining in its contracted state and
(12A) denotes said lining in its expanded state.
[0041] FIG. 1, page 1 of 13 of the drawings depicts the expandable
and contractible lining system whereas the interior lining (12) is
shown in its contracted state (hence, the scrunched look of the
material). The drawstrings (16) are used as one possible example as
the fastening device for the system and are pulled as far as one
wants to draw them up and tied to secure their position to fit into
the handbag or outer bag (18) also referred to as a purse or
carrying bag that is made for the system. Any fastening device may
be used that is as equally effective to accomplish said task.
Likewise, handbag (18) also referred to as carrying bag, outer
carrying bag, outer bag or purse is not limited to the style, size
or shape, color or design that is depicted in the drawing. The
contracted interior lining (12) is fitted into the purse and in
this instance secured by four snaps whereas (14) is denoting a
snap. To secure the drawstring and to hold the lining in place (17)
denotes a bow tied from the drawstring. This drawing is one example
whereas any other equally effective fastening devices may be used
in place of drawstrings and/or snaps.
[0042] Likewise, in FIG. 2, page 2 of the drawings the interior
lining (12A) is shown in it fully expanded state whereas the
drawstrings (16) are used to lengthen the lining by loosening the
drawstrings to fit into the interior of a larger purse (18) that is
made for the system. This drawing is one example, whereas any other
equally effective fastening devices may be used in place of
drawstrings (16) and/or snaps (14).
[0043] FIG. 3 shows two separate views (12) and (12A) of the
removable interior lining. The perspective view (12) depicts the
lining in its contracted state so that it may fit into a smaller
carrying bag of which can be opened and secured to any length
desired to fit into one of the carrying bags made for the system.
Likewise view (12A) shows the lining in its totally expanded state
so it may fit into a larger carrying bag. The drawings in no way
denote any specific style, shape and/or size. The manufacture of
the expandable and contractible interchangeable handbag lining
system is not limited to any one style, size, and/or shape.
[0044] Also, two or more linings can be fastened together using,
but not limited to said fastening devices mentioned herein to
expand the amount of linings one would like to use in a carrying
bag. This is shown on page 4 of the drawings FIG. 4. The interior
lining (12A) is shown in its expanded form whereas drawstrings (16)
are untied and loosened and are used as the device to expand the
lining (12A). The drawing is showing two interior linings (12A)
secured together with the use of a fastening device the snap (14).
Depending upon the depth, meaning the distance from the front to
the back, of the handbag made for the system, one can fasten as
many interior linings together as needed or desired. This drawing
FIG. 4 is one example whereas any other equally effective fastening
devices may be used in place of snaps. As many interior linings as
one would like can be fastened together to satisfy the need of the
number of linings one can fit and would like in their purse whether
the lining is in its expanded or contracted state. Number (19)
denotes the drawstring casing.
[0045] FIG. 5, page 5 of the drawings perspective is showing one
possibility of many styles that the carrying bag may look like (18)
whereas it may have hook and loop tape (20) sewn on the interior as
one alternative use for fastening and unfastening the interior
removable lining.
[0046] A top and interior view FIG. 6, page 6 demonstrates the
interior lining fitted into a handbag (18) using the hook and loop
tape also known as velcro (20) to fasten said lining. This drawing
also denotes a side compartment (22) also referred to as side
pocket, which is sewn on the interior of the removable lining
(12A). The side compartment may or may not have a zipper and is not
limited to any or any one closure device. Any closure device that
is equally effective may be used. The removable lining (12A) is not
limited to the amount of organizational compartments, also referred
to as organizational pockets, it may contain within the body of the
said lining. One such organizational pocket (23) is shown in the
drawing as having a zippered closure (21) whereas said pocket may
also be removable by means of but not limited to snaps, buttons,
velcro or any other fastening device that would be equally
effective. Said organizational pocket (23) may be removed therefore
used as but not limited to a make up bag, an evening bag sometimes
referred to as a clutch or purse. Organizational compartment or
pocket (23) may also have a removable handle. The remove ability of
the organizational pocket (23) makes it possible for the interior
lining (12A) to be reversed, meaning turned inside out. As stated
previously, the interior lining (12A) can be removed and used as a
separated handbag. When said pocket (23) is removed and the
interior lining (12A) is reversed it can be used as another
carrying bag giving the wearer yet another choice of a totally
different color, design, and/or fabric and style.
[0047] In FIG. 6 the expanded lining (12A) (which may be referred
to as the bag lining, interior lining or lining) of the outer
carrying bag (18) is removable from said bag that is part of the
system and may or may not be detachable from said bag by the use of
a fastener. Said lining (12) and/or (12A) as depicted in the
drawings may or may not contain separate compartment(s) within of
which separate compartments may be made with but not limited to any
material or fabric such as cloth, plastic or any combination of
materials and may or may not contain closure devices but not
limited to ones such as zippers, magnetic closures, buttons, snaps
and/or velcro. For instance, these separate compartments within the
expandable and contractible lining are shown in one instance in
FIG. 6 and is showing a purse that is made for the system (18)
fitted with the system's interior lining (12A) containing two
separate compartments. One is the center zippered compartment (23)
and the other is the side pocket compartment (22). This drawing
denotes only one style of bag (18) and compartments (22) and (23).
The system is not limited to any one carrying bag, its' style,
color, material, size, or otherwise as aforementioned in the first
paragraph of this specification. Said carrying bag expandable and
contractible removable lining is not limited to any one style,
size, shape, ornamentation or color nor limited in the scope
aforementioned in the compartments used within the body of the said
lining.
[0048] FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, pages 6 and 7 respectively, also depicts
one possible right side view of a carrying bag (18) whereas the
lining drawstrings (16) may be pulled through grommets (24) that
are affixed to said bag (18) and therefore tied to secure said
lining (12A). FIG. 7 shows the drawstrings tied in a bow at the top
of said handbag (18). FIG. 8, page 7 is an exploded view of the
drawstrings (16) pulled through the grommets (24) and then tied
into a bow to secure said drawstrings (16). Any other fastening
devices may be used that are equally as effective to accomplish
this task. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, page 8 of the drawings are
respectively showing the left side of the carrying bag (18).
[0049] FIG. 11, page 9 of the drawings depicts the versatility of
the removable lining, In its expanded form using elastic (28), the
lining (12A) at the top of the page is shown as being the right
side out with a side compartment (22) with a zipper (21). When the
lining (12A) is reversed and therefore turned inside out which is
depicted in the bottom drawing of FIG. 11, (12A) is shown with the
heart pattern, one can use said lining (12A) as yet another handbag
giving the choice of a different color and design pattern. The
removable lining (12A) depicted in the drawing is showing elastic
(28) used as an alternative device to expand and contract said
lining instead of the drawstrings as shown previously. When said
lining is inserted into the handbag and contents are placed within
the body of the lining, it will upon itself because of the use of
the elastic (28) automatically expand the lining length to fit into
the handbag properly therefore filling the space needed. FIG. 11
also shows a top drawstring (25) fitted into a manufactured channel
(25A) at the top of the lining (12A). The purpose of this top
drawstring serves in two ways; one as a means of pulling on the
drawstring (25) therefore making it easy to lift and remove said
lining (12A) from the carrying bag and they are also used as
handles when carrying and using the lining as a separate handbag.
The snaps (14) are used to secure the lining (12A) onto the outer
bag of one's choice. The number (31) denotes the exterior side of
the lining (12A) and (32) denotes the interior side of the lining
(12A).
[0050] Shown in FIG. 12 page 10 is the carrying bag (18) whereas
the material of preference for this particular application of the
invention is denoted in this drawing as a clear transparent plastic
(18A). This makes it possible as stated previously under the "Field
of Invention" paragraph one and also within the contents of
"Summary of Invention" paragraph four to have nearly an unlimited
choice of color and design for one to coordinate one single handbag
with the outfits they choose to wear. The removable lining (12A)
when inserted into the transparent handbag will show its design and
color of fabric through the transparency of the plastic. For
instance, if the lining (12A) is a black and white polka dotted
material (12B), then the handbag will appear to be a black and
white polka dotted handbag as denoted in the drawing as (12B).
Likewise, if the lining (12A) is made of a hot pink and black
striped fabric, then the transparent handbag will reflect the color
hot pink and the striped design of the fabric and so forth with any
color and design that is manufactured for the new invention.
[0051] Another option of the invention, removable purse handles
(27) with snap hooks (28) as a possible fastening device is shown
in the drawing FIG. 13. with metal rings (26) as a possible
attachment device for the handles (27) which can also be used in
place of the drawstrings and attached to the metal rings (26)
referring to FIG. 15, page 13. Any attachment fastening device for
the handles, handbag and lining may be used that would be equally
effective for said application.
[0052] FIG. 13, page 11 of the drawings is showing how an outer
pleated cover (33) can change the style, color and/or design of the
handbag (18) when it is slipped over the handbag (18) which is
fitted with the removable lining (12A). The fastening device
depicted in the drawing is a button (34) of which four are shown
attached to the body of the handbag (18) therefore enabling the
outer pleated cover (33) to be secured by buttoning it onto the
handbag (18) with the buttonholes (34A). FIG. 13A is showing the
handbag (18) when the said cover (33) is secured onto the handbag
(18) with the buttons (34).
[0053] FIG. 14, page 12 of the drawings is showing how the handbag
(18) fitted with the removable liner (12A) can change colors,
style, and/or design by the use of a convertible outer cover (39)
which is depicted with a heart fabric (35). The top drawing of FIG.
14 is showing said cover (39) fastened to the front of the handbag
(18) with a button (36). Handle (27A) may or may not be removable
on the outer bag (18). Depicted in the bottom drawing of FIG. 14 is
the convertible outer cover (39) unbuttoned by means of an elastic
loop (38). Shown on the right side of said drawing is the
convertible outer cover (39) opened fully depicting its inner
surface (37) and also the buttons (36A) which makes the convertible
outer cover (39) removable.
[0054] FIG. 14A, page 12 is a drawing of the back of the handbag
(18) and is showing the convertible outer cover (39) wrapped around
to the back of the handbag (18) and fastened with a decorative
button (35B) which changes the look, color and design of the
handbag.
[0055] FIG. 15, page 13 is showing the expandable and contractible
lining in its fully expanded form (12A) by means of elastic (28)
and is depicting a removable organizational compartment (23) shown
with a star pattern and a zipper closure (21). The elastic loop
(38) shown on the right side of the lining (12A) is the means by
which the removable compartment (23) is fastened with a button
(36A) shown in FIG. 15A. The said lining (12A) also has another
zippered organizational pocket (22) attached to its front and metal
rings (26) to attach handles if one chooses. Number (14) denotes
the snaps that may be used as a fastening device to attach the
lining (12A) into an outer bag made for the system.
[0056] FIG. 15A, page 13 is showing the organizational pocket (23)
removed from the lining (12A). The buttons (36A) are part of the
fastening device as previously mentioned above and the metal ring
(26) has a removable handle (27A) attached to it using a hook clasp
(28).
[0057] Since only a few of the embodiments have been shown and
described within these present pages, it is obvious that many
variations and/or modifications may be made without departing from
the spirit and scope of the invention. With all the ways that this
new invention can be manufactured and used I feel it might also be
referred to as "The Miracle Purse" and/or "The Magic Purse".
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