US20130037186A1 - Customizable handbag and method therefor - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to handbags, and more specifically, to a handbag which is customizable in appearance and size.
- Handbags are commonly used by individuals to transport personal items such as wallets, identification, currency, glasses, cosmetics, and the like. Handbags come in a multitude of different styles, colors, designs and sizes. A variety of different colors and types of handbags may be required by a user of a handbag depending upon the occasion and the attire of the person using the handbag. Because of this, many individuals purchase multiple handbags.
- a customizable purse has a main storage compartment.
- a covering is removably attached to an exterior surface of the main storage compartment.
- the covering has a predefined depth to form an additional storage area on the main storage compartment.
- a customizable purse has a main storage compartment.
- a covering is removably attached to a pair of exterior surfaces of the main storage compartment.
- the covering has a predefined depth to form additional storage areas on the main storage compartment.
- At least one handle is removably attached to the main storage compartment.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a customizable handbag consistent with an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the customizable purse of FIG. 1 , with a cover member partially open position;
- FIG. 3 a side view of the customizable purse of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a front view of the customizable handbag wherein the cover member has been changed to another configuration
- FIG. 5 is a front view of the customizable handbag wherein the cover member has been changed to another configuration
- FIG. 6 is a front view of the customizable handbag wherein the cover member has been changed to another configuration.
- the customizable purse 10 may have a main storage compartment 12 .
- the main storage compartment 12 may come in different shape and sizes.
- the main storage compartment 12 has a rectangular shape having a rounded top surface. However, this should not be seen in a limiting manner.
- the main storage compartment 12 may come in other shape and sizes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- One or more handles 14 are removable attached to the main storage compartment 12 .
- the handles 14 may come in different lengths, colors, styles and the like.
- An attachment mechanism 16 may be used to removable attach the handles 14 to the main storage compartment 12 .
- loop members 16 A may be used to removable attach the handles 14 to the main storage compartment 12 .
- the loop members 16 A may have a release device 18 to remove the handles 14 from the main storage compartment 12 . While loop members 16 A are shown as the attachment mechanism 16 , other attachment mechanisms 16 may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- a covering 18 may be applied to one or more exterior surfaces of the main storage compartment 12 .
- the covering 18 may be used to change the appearance of the customizable purse 10 .
- Different coverings 18 may be used.
- Each of the different coverings 18 may have different appearances, as shown in the Figures.
- a pair of exterior surfaces of the main storage compartment 12 have the covering 18 applied thereto.
- the covering 18 may be removable attached to the main storage compartment 12 .
- Different attachment devices 20 may be used to removably attach the covering 18 to the main storage compartment 12 .
- a zipper 20 A is used.
- other attachment devices 20 may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, hook and loop material, snaps, and the like may be used.
- the covering 18 may be formed of a predefined depth. This may allow the covering 18 to further function as an additional storage compartment 22 for the customizable purse 10 . If the covering 18 is used as an additional storage compartment 22 , the attachment device 20 should be one that fully secures the covering 18 to the main storage compartment 12 so that items placed in the additional storage compartment 22 do not fall out or are exposed so that others may take the items. As shown in the Figures, the zipper 20 A is placed around the entire perimeter of the covering 18 . Thus, the covering 18 is fully secured to the main storage compartment 12 so that one has to zip and unzip the additional storage compartment 22 to retrieve items.
- the customizable purse 10 of the present invention allows one to interchange different handles 14 as well as to change the covering 18 to change the appearance of the customizable purse 10 .
- the covering 18 may further be used as an additional storage compartment 22 thereby allowing the customizable purse to have more storage space.
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A customizable purse has a main storage compartment. A covering is removably attached to an exterior surface of the main storage compartment. The covering has a predefined depth to form an additional storage area on the main storage compartment.
Description
- The present invention relates to handbags, and more specifically, to a handbag which is customizable in appearance and size.
- Handbags are commonly used by individuals to transport personal items such as wallets, identification, currency, glasses, cosmetics, and the like. Handbags come in a multitude of different styles, colors, designs and sizes. A variety of different colors and types of handbags may be required by a user of a handbag depending upon the occasion and the attire of the person using the handbag. Because of this, many individuals purchase multiple handbags.
- Using several different handbags can cause issues for the individual user. When switching handbags, the individual must transfer the contents from existing handbag to the new handbag. Often when transferring items between handbags, items can be inadvertently left behind or even lost. Also, when switching handbags, the individual may find that not all the contents will fit in the new handbag.
- Therefore, a need exists to provide a device and method to overcome the above problems of the prior art.
- In accordance with one embodiment, a customizable purse is disclosed. The customizable purse has a main storage compartment. A covering is removably attached to an exterior surface of the main storage compartment. The covering has a predefined depth to form an additional storage area on the main storage compartment.
- In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a customizable purse is disclosed. The customizable purse has a main storage compartment. A covering is removably attached to a pair of exterior surfaces of the main storage compartment. The covering has a predefined depth to form additional storage areas on the main storage compartment. At least one handle is removably attached to the main storage compartment.
- The features, functions, and advantages can be achieved independently in various embodiments of the disclosure or may be combined in yet other embodiments.
- Embodiments of the disclosure will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a front view of a customizable handbag consistent with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a front view of the customizable purse ofFIG. 1 , with a cover member partially open position; and -
FIG. 3 a side view of the customizable purse ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a front view of the customizable handbag wherein the cover member has been changed to another configuration; -
FIG. 5 is a front view of the customizable handbag wherein the cover member has been changed to another configuration; and -
FIG. 6 is a front view of the customizable handbag wherein the cover member has been changed to another configuration. - Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and detailed description to indicate like elements.
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FIGS. 1-6 , acustomizable handbag 10 is shown. Thecustomizable purse 10 may have amain storage compartment 12. Themain storage compartment 12 may come in different shape and sizes. In the embodiment shown in the figures, themain storage compartment 12 has a rectangular shape having a rounded top surface. However, this should not be seen in a limiting manner. Themain storage compartment 12 may come in other shape and sizes without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - One or
more handles 14 are removable attached to themain storage compartment 12. By having the handles removable coupled to themain storage compartment 12, one may placedifferent handles 14 on thecustomizable purse 10 to change the look and appearance of thecustomizable purse 10. Thehandles 14 may come in different lengths, colors, styles and the like. - An attachment mechanism 16 may be used to removable attach the
handles 14 to themain storage compartment 12. In accordance with the embodiment shown in the Figures,loop members 16A may be used to removable attach thehandles 14 to themain storage compartment 12. Theloop members 16A may have arelease device 18 to remove thehandles 14 from themain storage compartment 12. Whileloop members 16A are shown as the attachment mechanism 16, other attachment mechanisms 16 may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. - A covering 18 may be applied to one or more exterior surfaces of the
main storage compartment 12. The covering 18 may be used to change the appearance of thecustomizable purse 10.Different coverings 18 may be used. Each of thedifferent coverings 18 may have different appearances, as shown in the Figures. As shown inFIG. 3 , a pair of exterior surfaces of themain storage compartment 12 have the covering 18 applied thereto. - The covering 18 may be removable attached to the
main storage compartment 12.Different attachment devices 20 may be used to removably attach the covering 18 to themain storage compartment 12. In the embodiments shown in the Figures, azipper 20A is used. However,other attachment devices 20 may be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, hook and loop material, snaps, and the like may be used. - As shown in the Figures, the covering 18 may be formed of a predefined depth. This may allow the covering 18 to further function as an
additional storage compartment 22 for thecustomizable purse 10. If thecovering 18 is used as anadditional storage compartment 22, theattachment device 20 should be one that fully secures the covering 18 to themain storage compartment 12 so that items placed in theadditional storage compartment 22 do not fall out or are exposed so that others may take the items. As shown in the Figures, thezipper 20A is placed around the entire perimeter of the covering 18. Thus, the covering 18 is fully secured to themain storage compartment 12 so that one has to zip and unzip theadditional storage compartment 22 to retrieve items. - The
customizable purse 10 of the present invention allows one to interchangedifferent handles 14 as well as to change the covering 18 to change the appearance of thecustomizable purse 10. The covering 18 may further be used as anadditional storage compartment 22 thereby allowing the customizable purse to have more storage space. - While embodiments of the disclosure have been described in terms of various specific embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments of the disclosure can be practiced with modifications within the spirit and scope of the claims.
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1. A customizable purse comprising:
a main storage compartment; and
a covering removably attached to an exterior surface of the main storage compartment, wherein the covering has a predefined depth to form an additional storage area on the main storage compartment.
2. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising at least one handle removably attached to the main storage compartment.
3. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 2 , further comprising:
loop attachment devices attached to the main storage compartment for removably attaching the at least one handle to the main storage compartment; and
a release device for opening and closing the loop to secure the at least one handle to the main storage compartment.
4. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a zipper to removably attached the cover to the exterior surface of the main storage compartment.
5. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the zipper is attached to the entire perimeter of the cover.
6. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the covering is removably attached to a pair of exterior surface of the main storage compartment.
7. A customizable purse comprising:
a main storage compartment;
a covering removably attached to a pair of exterior surfaces of the main storage compartment, wherein the covering has a predefined depth to form additional storage areas on the main storage compartment; and
at least one handle removably attached to the main storage compartment.
8. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 7 , further comprising:
loop attachment devices attached to the main storage compartment for removably attaching the at least one handle to the main storage compartment; and
a release device for opening and closing the loop to secure the at least one handle to the main storage compartment.
9. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 7 , further comprising a zipper to removably attached the Cover to the exterior surfaces of the main storage compartment.
10. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 9 , wherein the zipper is attached to the entire perimeter of the cover.
11. A customizable purse comprising:
a main storage compartment; and
a covering removably attached to an exterior surface of the main storage compartment, wherein the covering have a predefined depth to form an additional storage area on the main storage compartment; and
an attachment device formed around the entire perimeter of the covering to, removably attached the covering to the exterior surface of the main storage compartment.
12. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 11 , further comprising at least one handle removably attached to the main storage compartment.
13. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 12 , further comprising:
loop attachment devices attached to the main storage compartment for removably attaching the at least one handle to the main storage compartment; and
a release device for opening and closing the loop to secure the at least one handle to the main storage compartment.
14. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 11 , wherein the attachment device is a zipper.
16. A customizable purse in accordance with claim 11 , wherein the covering is removably attached to a pair of exterior surface of the main storage compartment.
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