U.S. patent application number 12/271906 was filed with the patent office on 2009-05-21 for roll-up hanging toiletry organizer and diaper bag organizer.
This patent application is currently assigned to Nicole Nelson Williams. Invention is credited to Susan Packer Nelson, Nicole Nelson Williams.
Application Number | 20090127045 12/271906 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40640763 |
Filed Date | 2009-05-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090127045 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Williams; Nicole Nelson ; et
al. |
May 21, 2009 |
Roll-Up hanging toiletry organizer and diaper bag organizer
Abstract
A toiletry supplies carrying case including an exterior panel of
fabric with multiple interior and/or exterior pockets of varying
sizes consisting of fabric or other materials, with or without
multiple closures for said pockets. The case lies flat when in an
open position, then rolls into a closed position and is held closed
by one or more closures consisting of elastic, hook and loop, snaps
or other closure. Each pocket can be used to accept toiletries or
other small items needed for travel, baby-care or any number of
applications which need organization and/or transport and/or
storage. There are four sets of interior pockets on one exterior
pocket. The first interior pocket is comprised of three smaller
sections made to accept very small items such as bandages or other
similarly sized items. The second and third interior pockets are
sized to accept diapers, wipes cases and other similarly sized
items. The fourth interior pocket is suitable for accepting small
toiletry bottles or tubes of travel or baby care items. The
exterior pocket is sized to accept a cell phone, keys or other
similarly sized items. A removable handle is connected to the
exterior panel and extends outwardly therefrom so as to allow the
case to be suspended from an exterior object.
Inventors: |
Williams; Nicole Nelson;
(Charlotte, NC) ; Nelson; Susan Packer; (Belmont,
NC) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Nicole N. Williams
1208 Providence Rd.
Charlotte
NC
28207
US
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Assignee: |
Williams; Nicole Nelson
Charlotte
NC
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Family ID: |
40640763 |
Appl. No.: |
12/271906 |
Filed: |
November 16, 2008 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61003236 |
Nov 15, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
190/107 ;
190/109; 190/112; 190/116 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 7/0059 20130101;
A45C 11/008 20130101; A45C 11/26 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
190/107 ;
190/109; 190/112; 190/116 |
International
Class: |
A45C 7/00 20060101
A45C007/00; A45C 3/00 20060101 A45C003/00; A45C 13/30 20060101
A45C013/30 |
Claims
1. A roll-up hanging toiletry organizer and diaper bag organizer
comprising: a three-layer flat panel of fabric materials, the inner
surface of said panel having multiple fabric and/or see-through
pockets, with or without closure devices, affixed to it, the middle
fabric layer providing aesthetics and/or functional texture, the
outer fabric surface having affixed to it one or more pockets with
or without closure devices, two stretchable bands for securing the
rolled-up organizer in a closed position and a detachable strap of
fabric or other material, said organizer bag rolls or folds to
close and the stretchable bands wrap around the bag to secure it
when in the closed position.
2. The organizer of claim 1, said three-layer panel having a top
edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge extending between said top
and bottom edges and a second side edge on an opposite side of said
panel from said first side edge, said second side edge extending
between said top and bottom edge, said component fabrics being
stacked one upon the other to make up the three layer panel.
3. The organizer of claim 1, said inner surface of panel having
multiple fabric and/or see-through pockets affixed to it, the first
said pocket extending from the first side edge to the second side
edge of the panel, the bottom edge of the first pocket aligned with
the bottom edge of the panel and the top edge of the pocket open
and equipped with a zipper, snap(s), button(s), hook-and-loop tape,
magnet(s), elastic or other closure device and this first said
pocket being of sufficient size to hold a large size folded
disposable diaper, a baby wipes case or sundries of comparable size
and bulk.
4. The organizer of claim 3, the second said pocket extending from
the first side edge to the second side edge of the panel, the
bottom edge of the second pocket aligned with the top edge of the
first pocket and the top edge of the second pocket open and
equipped with a zipper, snap(s), button(s), hook-and-loop tape,
magnet(s), elastic or other closure device and this second said
pocket being of sufficient size to hold a large size folded
disposable diaper, a baby wipes case or sundries of comparable size
and bulk.
5. The organizer of claim 3, the third said pocket having a pleat
or additional fabric on each side edge for added depth and
extending from the first side edge to the second side edge of the
panel, the bottom edge of the third pocket aligned with the top
edge of the second pocket and the top edge of the third pocket open
and equipped with a zipper, snap(s), button(s), hook-and-loop tape,
magnet(s), elastic or other closure device and this third said
pocket being of sufficient size to hold 3-4 large size folded
disposable diapers, or sundries of comparable size and bulk.
6. The organizer of claim 3, the fourth said pocket extending from
the first side edge to the second side edge of the panel, the
bottom edge of the fourth pocket aligned with the top edge of the
third pocket and the top edge of the fourth pocket open and
equipped with a zipper, snap(s), button(s), hook-and-loop tape,
magnet(s), elastic or other closure device, this fourth said pocket
being subdivided into three smaller pockets with two rows of
stitching that are parallel to the side edges of the pocket, these
smaller pockets being of sufficient size to hold small sundry
items.
7. The organizer of claim 1 said outer surface of the panel having
affixed to it one or more pockets extending from the first side
edge to the second side edge of the panel and a. sewn or otherwise
affixed to the outside surface of the panel and equipped with a
zipper, snap(s), button(s), hook-and-loop tape, magnet(s) or other
closure device, or b. sewn or otherwise affixed as a hidden pocket
between the outer surface panel and the middle panel layer and
opening through the outer surface panel and equipped with a zipper,
snap(s), button(s), hook-and-loop tape, magnet(s) or other closure
device and the first of the said pockets being located a distance
from the top edge of the organizer that is approximately one fifth
the total length of the organizer and any other said pockets being
located between the organizer top and the first said pocket and/or
being located between the center of the outer surface panel and the
bottom of the outer surface panel.
8. The organizer of claim 7 said outer surface of the panel having
two bands that wrap around the rolled-up organizer to secure it in
a closed position, and each said stretchable band a. comprised of
elastic, the length being nominally one fourth the length of the
organizer, one end of the elastic length being sewn or otherwise
affixed to the outer surface of the panel just above the top of
said first pocket of claim 7 and the bottom of the elastic piece
sewn or otherwise affixed to the outer panel surface below the
bottom of the pocket, the elastic length being parallel to the side
edges of the outer surface panel and located from one side edge a
distance of nominally one fourth the total width of the organizer,
or b. comprised of a short length of elastic that is attached to
the end of a length of ribbon, fabric, strapping or other material
to form a stretchable loop, said stretchable loop being used with a
surface-affixed pocket as described in claim 7a, the circumference
of said stretchable loop being approximately one half the length of
the organizer, one "end" of the elastic portion of said stretchable
loop being sewn or otherwise affixed to the outer surface panel
under the pocket and just below the top edge of the pocket such
that the length of elastic is located under the pocket, the loop
above the said affixed elastic "end" extending through an opening
between the pocket top and the outer surface of the panel, looping
over the exterior surface of the pocket and looping back under the
pocket through an opening between the pocket bottom and the outer
surface of the panel, the stretchable loop being parallel to the
side edges of the outer surface panel and located from one side
edge a distance of nominally one fourth the total width of the
organizer, or c. comprised of other narrow fabrics and being
secured at each end with a closure, such as hook and loop tape,
buttons, snaps, buckles or other similar closure devices.
9. The organizer of claim 1 said outer surface having attached to
it a detachable strap of fabric or other material, said strap to
function as either a handle for carrying or for temporarily
attaching the organizer to or hanging it from another structure or
device, said detachable strap ends being attached to the organizer
by means of an attachment system such as, but not limited to, latch
hooks and D-rings or fabric loops, buttons and buttonholes or
loops, snaps, magnets or hook-and-loop tape.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional patent
application Ser. No. 61/003,236, filed 2007 Nov. 15 by the present
inventor.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not Applicable
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0003] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND
[0004] 1. Field
[0005] The present invention related to devices for the convenient
carrying and storage of travel items and/or baby supplies.
[0006] 2. Background of the Invention
[0007] Parents and others responsible for infants and small
children need a reliable supply of diapers and wipes, as well as
other toiletries and first-aid products at all times. This need has
given rise to multiple types of cases and bags made specifically
for addressing this issue.
[0008] Most commonly used are diaper bags, which can be large and
bulky cumbersome for the parent to carry. Another recent carrying
case on the market is designed to hold only diapers and wipes, thus
being too small to hold other necessary items, and have only one
function and a very limited product life span.
[0009] It is an object of the present invention to allow for
multiple items to be stored and still be compact.
[0010] It is a further object of the present invention to operate
as a multi-functional bag which can be used for a longer time
period, such as going from a diaper bag organizer to a travel
toiletry bag for an older child or adult once the child has
outgrown diapers.
[0011] It is still a further object of the present invention to
provide for use in multiple applications, such as in the transport
other small or fragile items, such as camera equipment i.e. lenses,
film, or computer peripherals i.e., data storage devices, discs,
hubs, cables, etc.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1--Exterior view of the toiletry bag in its unrolled
position.
[0013] FIG. 2--Interior view of the toiletry bag in its unrolled
position.
[0014] FIG. 3--Interior view of toiletry bag in its unrolled
position illustrating various articles which can be stored in the
multiple pockets.
[0015] FIG. 4--Front elevational view of the exterior of the bag in
rolled-up, closed position.
[0016] FIG. 5--Side elevational view of the bag in the rolled-up,
closed position.
DRAWINGS
Reference Numerals
TABLE-US-00001 [0017] 10 exterior surface of bag 11 door hook
hanging loop 12 removable strap handle 13 spring hook attachments
14 elastic closure loops 15 decorative trim 16 interior surface 17
small see-through pocket 18 small see-through pocket 19 small
see-through pocket 20 closure tab 21 large pocket 22 closure tab 23
large pocket 24 zipper pull 25 large pocket 26 D-ring 27R
permanently attached top of elastic loop tab 27L permanently
attached top of elastic loop tab 28L permanently attached bottom of
elastic loop tab 28R permanently attached bottom of elastic loop
tab 110d diapers 110e baby wipes or hand wipes 110f lotions or
diaper creams 110c crayons 110b individually wrapped antiseptic
wipes 110a individually wrapped bandages
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0018] A roll-up toiletry bag comprised of an interior side 16 and
an exterior side 10. FIGS. 1-2 show the exterior and interior views
of the organizer. It is comprised of a rectangular exterior surface
10 sewn to an interior surface 16 of similar dimensions. A hanging
loop 11 is at the top of the bag to attach it to a door hook if
desired. In this example, the overall length or height of the unit
is approximately 25 inches and the width is approximately 10
inches, however these dimensions should not limit variations in
length or width.
[0019] With continued reference to FIG. 1, a carrying strap 12 is
attached to the bag using spring hooks 13 for ease of transport and
to attach to other items, such as a stroller handle or a purse
strap for hands-free carrying. In this example, elastic loops 14
are attached by being permanently sewn at the top of the loop 27L
and 27R and the bottom of the loop 28L and 28R. These straps or
elastic loops 14 are used for securing closure in the rolled-up
position. In this example, additional decorative straps of ribbon
or webbing 15 are added to increase attractiveness of the item when
closed.
[0020] FIG. 2 shows the interior view 16 of the organizer, showing
the hanging loop 11. In this embodiment of the bag, the interior
consists of multiple see-through small pockets 17 and 18 and 19 for
smaller items which can be readily viewed without opening the
pockets. In this example, two larger pockets 21 and 23 below are
attached with tabs 20 and 22 respectively, using hook and loop
closures. These tabs can also be made from snaps, buttons or other
closure devices. The bottom pocket 25 consists of a zipper closure
24 and see-through material for ease of view the items inside. The
closure for the bottom pocket 25 could also be hook and loop, snaps
or buttons.
[0021] FIG. 3. again shows the interior view of the pockets with
examples of the personal articles which can be stored and
transported, such as bandages 110a, antisceptic wipes 110b, crayons
110c, diapers 110d, baby or hand wipes 110e and diaper creams,
lotions or other travel-size toiletries 110f.
[0022] FIG. 4. is the exterior view of the bag in the rolled-up and
closed position. This view shows in more detail the carrying strap
12, the detachable spring hooks 13, the d-rings used for strap
attachment 26 and the elastic tab loops 14 used to secure the bag
in the closed position. The elastic tab loops 14 are secured to the
bag at the top 27R and 27L and bottom 28R and 28L by permanently
sewing or some other means of attaching in a fixed position.
OPERATION
FIRST EMBODIMENT
[0023] The bag is closed by rolling from the bottom to the top. As
shown in FIG. 4, once closed, the elastic loops 14 are brought from
the back of the bag around to the front. This is done by pulling
the straps around the side of the rolled-up bag, then laying them
flat over the top flap of the unit. The straps then act as closure
devices by keeping the bag in the rolled position.
[0024] When in the unrolled position, a user can insert various
toiletry and baby care items into the multiple pockets. Several of
the pockets can be made of see-through material, such as clear
vinyl, to allow the user to know what is in the pocket without
opening it. The organizer can also be hung on a hook by utilizing
the hanging loop 11 located at the top of the unit.
[0025] When in the closed, rolled-up position, a user can then
transport the bag in various ways. Since it is compact, it can be
put inside another bag, purse or stroller basket or it can be
attached to another bag or stroller by using the detachable strap
12, by detaching one of the spring hooks 13 from its corresponding
d-ring 26 and reattaching to its corresponding d-ring 26 once the
strap is secured around another object.
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL EMBODIMENT
[0026] Different materials, sizes and closures can be used on all
components. In lieu of zippers, pockets can be closed with buttons,
snaps, hook and loop fasteners or hook and eye fasteners.
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL EMBODIMENT
[0027] Pockets can be made to be removable, stand-alone
devices.
OPERATION
ADDITIONAL EMBODIMENT
[0028] The roll-up feature of the bag can also be accomplished by
using snaps, magnets, hook and loop closures, zippers or
buttons.
ADVANTAGES
[0029] From the description above, a number of advantages of some
embodiment of our roll-up hanging toiletry/diaper bag organizer
become evident:
[0030] This invention consists of a roll-up toiletry bag that lies
flat when unrolled, allows for multiple items to be stored and is
still compact. Other hanging toiletry bags on the market are bulky,
unattractive and cumbersome and small diaper/wipe holders have only
one function.
[0031] This invention is able to operate as a multi-functional
bag.
[0032] This invention is able to be used for a longer time period,
such as going from a diaper bag organizer to a travel toiletry bag
for an older child or adult once the child has outgrown
diapers.
[0033] This invention can be used for multiple applications. It can
be used to transport small or fragile items, such as camera
equipment i.e. lenses, film, or computer peripherals i.e., data
storage devices, discs, hubs, cables, etc.
CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS AND SCOPE
[0034] While the above description contains many specificities,
these should not be construed as limitation on the scope of any
embodiment, but as exemplifications of the presently preferred
embodiments thereof. Many other ramifications and variations are
possible within the teachings of the various embodiments. For
example, different materials, sizes and closures can be used on all
components. In lieu of zippers, pockets can be closed with buttons,
snaps, hook and loop fasteners or hook and eye fasteners.
[0035] Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the
appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not by the
examples given.
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