US20140352859A1

US20140352859A1 - Purse with Shoe Carrying Compartment

Info

Publication number: US20140352859A1
Application number: US14/290,810
Authority: US
Inventors: Tresa Katherine Brown
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-05-29
Filing date: 2014-05-29
Publication date: 2014-12-04

Abstract

A purse with multiple compartments is able to carry a pair of shoes and a variety of other items. It contains a primary purse receptacle and a shoe compartment, wherein the shoe compartment being big enough for carry a pair of heeled shoes. The shoe compartment is either a full compartment located at the bottom of the purse or two individual compartments located at two sides of the purse. The shoe compartment may have a removable shoe divider and one or pocket for odor removing material and two washable shoe bags. In addition, it may have an LED light and a key holder. In addition, the primary purse receptacle contains a plurality of panels; and a plurality of compartments is fixed on each of said plurality of panels, which are for saving small items and accessories.

Description

The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/828,563, filed on May 29, 2013.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for holding items. More specifically, the present invention is a purse with multiple compartments, which allows an individual to hold a variety of items including a pair of shoes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Shoes are very important to people, which is particularly true for women. Many different types of shoes are suitable for varied type of social occasions. Many women, especially professional women need to wear different pairs of shoes to match her clothes, to be proper for respective situations, occasions and social environments. As a result, a woman may need to switch her shoes a few times during the day in order to be suitable for various situations.
In addition to social needs, a women may also want to change her shoes for health concerns. Many women wear heels in order to appear dressier, sexier, and more polished. However, heels do not fit well with human body anatomy. It is now widely agreed that heels are not good for a women's health; and they may be closely related to a number of women's body pains and fatigue, which more and more professional women have suffered. In one study, it has been found that the women who experienced pain wore heels for an average of 60 hours a week. In this regard, many health advisors now suggest women to leave from their beloved high heeled shoes, which albeit make them look nicer, yet at the same time, bring them so much body pain that actually seriously lower their life quality.
However, in reality, for various social or personal reasons, it is just impossible for many women not to wear high heeled shoes. Therefore, one alternative approach would be switch off the high heeled shoes with a low heeled shoes or other shoes when it is possible.
In light of the foregoing, many women need to change their shoes a few times a day. Accordingly, they need to find an easy way to carry their shoes with them. After all, it is not easy or almost impossible to go back their home or go back to their office to get a new pair of shoes for the switch. In this regard, they need a new way to carry an extra pair of shoes with them easily, conveniently, and at the same time, which should not make them look awkward. Women, especially women in certain age groups, tend to carry walking shoes, flats, to switch up when needed because their feet hurt in heels after a period of time. The best solution for women is to have the option to switch shoes at any moment when necessary, but this requires being able to carry at least an additional pair of shoes with them wherever they go.
On the other hand, a purse has become a necessity for almost every modern woman. Accordingly, it is desirable to find a suitable place in a woman's purse for the extra pair of shoes a woman may need to switch into at any time. Yet concerning the purses currently available on the market, they only allow a woman to carry a limited amount of items in the compartments of the purse. These compartments are big enough for small and medium size items but cannot hold larger items, such as shoes. Being able to switch shoes and carry them in a compartment that is designed to protect the shoes and eliminate odors is essential for a woman.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus that is capable of carrying an extra pair of shoes for dressing or for walking; and at the same time, the apparatus also has multiple compartments on panels, which allows an individual to carry a variety of items such as a wallet, a phone, etc. and to be able to switch panels according to their given situation or needs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an illustration to show certain components of one example of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of one example of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view of one example of the present invention.

FIGS. 4 and 5 are cross sectional views of one example of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an illustration to show certain components of another example of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a top view of another example of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view of another example of the present invention.

FIGS. 9 and 10 are cross sectional views of another example of the present invention.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present is a purse with multiple compartments on interchangeable panels, which allows an individual to hold a variety of items. It has a primary purse receptacle 101, which has a primary purse access opening 102, which is located at the top or first side 104 of the purse. Moreover, it also comprises a particular compartment, shoe compartment 105, which is specifically designated for a pair of shoes, along with certain accessories for shoe storage, such as odor remover such as the odor eater and a shoe divider. This shoe compartment has been separated from the primary purse receptacle by a separation means 103. In this way, the purse with shoe carrying compartment of the present invention has provided a means for women to carry an extra pair of shoes with them to anywhere for switching off in a convenient way, with no need for an individual carrying apparatus for shoes. However, it is noted that the extra pair of shoes carried in the purse of present invention is not necessary for the purpose of switching off. It can be for any purpose. It is also noted that albeit the compartment has been designated for an extra pair of shoes; such compartment actually can be used for carry or store any item that is suitable.
The shoe compartment 105, as one major component of the purse, is big enough to accommodate a pair of high heeled shoes. The shoe compartment may be located at any suitable part of the purse. Moreover, the shoe compartment may be a full compartment for a pair of shoes; alternatively, each shoe may have its individual shoe compartment. In one mode, the shoe compartment is one full compartment located at the bottom of purse. The shoe compartment has its shoe access opening 301. In another mode, there are two individual compartments 202 located at the left and right side of the purse respectively. Each of the two individual compartments 202 has its shoe access opening 201. The shoe compartment has shoe bag(s), 303, which could be made of certain suitable materials, which would be flexible yet durable. Carbon fiber material could also be used to make the shoe compartment.
The shoe compartment in the present invention has a few specific features that are suitable for their shoe storing and carrying purposes. The shoe compartment comprises its own opening or openings. In this way, the shoes can be placed and removed from the shoe compartment of the purse easily. Otherwise, in a case when the shoe compartment is located at the bottom of the purse, in order to get access to the shoe compartment, the items in the purse, which are on top of the shoe compartment may need to be removed from the purse firstly, which is not only inconvenient, but also unsafe, as when a person is in a hurry to switch shoes and there are many small items and accessories in the purse, she may forget to put something back. In addition, in certain situations, a quick action of taking shoes out of purse and wearing them on would be deemed as neat; whereas the actions of firstly trying to remove everything from a purse, holding them in one hand (it is very possible that there is no proper place nearby to put them on), trying to use the other hand to remove two shoes from a purse, then placing everything back in purse and finally switch shoes would look awkward.
In addition to its own opening, the shoe compartment may also contain a shoe bag to hold the pair of shoes inside the shoe compartment, instead of placing the shoes in the shoe compartment directly. The shoe bag may be a washable bag made of carbon fiber, non-woven or any other suitable material. Moreover, there may be a shoe divider 302 to separate the two shoes in the shoe compartment. The shoe divider could be either fixed to the shoe compartment; or a removable device that can be easily removed from the shoe compartment when necessary or for cleaning purpose.
In related to its purpose of shoe storage, the shoe compartment may also comprise a pocket or a plurality of pockets 203 to store an odor removing material 204. Since in many cases, the shoes stored in the shoe compartment could be just removed from feet and thus may have undesirable smell, the presence of such odor removing material could help to eliminate the smell from the purse. In addition, the shoe compartment is lined at the bottom and back side of bag to capture the dirt from shoe with a disposable material.
The shoe compartment of the present invention may be fixed inside of the purse. Alternatively, it may be a space (or a pair of space) separate from other parts of the purse via a separator. In such a case, the separator may comprise two sliders on its two sides; and on the appropriate locations of the purse wall, there are two corresponding grooves. In order to form the shoe compartment, the two sliders of the separator are fitted into the corresponding grooves in the purse, so as to form a closed space designated as the shoe compartment.
As for the opening of the shoe compartment, it may be a single opening or two separate openings. The shoe compartment opening may be in an open state if it is proper, such as in the case when the shoe compartment are two individual compartments located at two sides of the purse. Alternately, the shoe compartment opening or openings are closed by certain mechanisms, such as snap, zipper, hook and loop fastener (such as Velcro), pull string and the like.
In addition to the designated shoe compartment, the purse of the present invention may have a plurality of small item compartments 405; each of them has a compartment access 405. The compartment access may be either open or closed by a means including zipper, loop and hook fastener, pull string and snap catch and the like. The quantity of the small item compartment may vary and the size of the small item compartments may vary, too. A wide variety of different items could be individually held in the plurality of small item compartments, such as make-up kit, tissue, travel comb, lotion, mirror, key, cell phone, pen, notepad, reading glasses, sun glasses and the like. In the present invention, the small compartments 404 could be fixed on a panel 403 that has been made of a sturdy material. Similarly, at two sides of the panel, there are two sliders; and at the appropriate locations on the purse wall, there are two corresponding grooves. The sliders are fitted into the grooves; such that the panel, as well as the small item compartments on the panel has been secured in the purse. The panel is interchangeable. That is to say, different panels with different configurations of small item compartments could be fitted into the purse.
Further, a key holder may also be provided on the panel. Moreover, an LED light 401 may be provided in the purse, as well as a key holder 402. The purse with shoe carry compartment of the present invention may take various forms to meet the different needs of different groups of people. The purse may be made in a plurality of different styles, including but not limited to Dress, Everyday, and Sports styles. The present invention expands for higher heels, such as Stilettos and tennis shoes and any other desired shoes. Moreover, the name “Purshoeba” or a similar distinguishing name is printed on the inside of purse to establish the authenticity of the product.
A purse of the present invention may comprise compartments on panels for every need for women. It could be a high end purse. An LED light is attached to the top of the first embodiment of the present invention. In this example, it comprises 22 compartments totally in order to accommodate various pieces. It has 2 panels with a total of 11 compartments on each panel. There are 5 compartments on one side and 6 on the other. It is designed to accommodate for such items as but are not limited to the following components: a wallet, phone, key holder, sunglasses, eye glasses, pen/notepad, date book, calculator, comb/brush, make-up kit, 2 sided minor, perfume, Kleenex holder, hand sanitizer, lotion, manicure kit, medicine kit with band-aids and Neosporin, a sewing kit, a coupon case, snap on pepper spray case to attach outside of purse, an alarm system with bracelet hook and a driving shoe guard. Its panels are changeable. This purse is a high end classic model.
The purse may comprise fewer compartments but still has what a woman needs. It is also a high end purse that comprises of but is not limited to the following components: one panel (front and back) with 7 compartments on each side and a LED light attached to the top of the second embodiment of the present invention. The purse is designed to fit a total of 14 compartments to accommodate various pieces. It is designed to fit pieces that are large or small by expansion or detraction. There are some basic items that come with this model. The present invention is designed for but are not limited to the following components: a wallet, phone, key holder, comb/brush, make-up kit, 2 sided mirror, perfume, Kleenex holder, hand sanitizer, lotion, sunglasses, eye glasses, pen/notepad, date book, and a zipper compartment for miscellaneous attachments. It is also panel interchangeable. The various styles of panels comprise a variety of compartments which can be exchanged in the inserts of the purse section according to a person's needs. These compartments are able to hold items such as but not limited to: a calculator, manicure kit, medicine kit with band-aids and Neosporin, sewing kit, coupon case, snap on pepper spray case, alarm system with bracelet hook, and driving shoe guard. Based on its design and configuration, this model could be a Mid Classic model.
In another case, it may comprise the basic essentials. The purse may comprise total 10 compartments on one panel (front and back) having 5 compartments on each side and a LED light attached to the top of purse to the third embodiment of the present invention. These compartments are able to hold items such as but not limited to the following components: wallet, phone, key holder, comb/brush, 2 sided minor, make-up kit, perfume, sunglasses, eyeglasses, pen/notepad, and a zipper compartment for miscellaneous. This model is not panel interchangeable. This is a standard model of the present invention.
Another purse comprises the basic essentials and is made out of canvas, vinyl or similar material. It has 12 compartments on one panel (front and back) having 6 compartments on each side and a LED light attached to the top of the fourth embodiment of the present invention. These compartments are able to hold items such as but not limited to the following components: wallet, phone, key holder, 2 sided mirror, comb/brush, hair spray, lotion, small deodorant, perfume, sunglasses, eyeglasses, make-up kit, and a zipper compartment for miscellaneous. This model may be designated as the Sports model. And it is not panel interchangeable.
Another model is designed with flight attendants in mind. Flight Attendants walk through various types of terminals. Constantly walking can sometimes be hard on their feet due to the hard floors, making it very uncomfortable to walk distances to the gates, especially if they are in a rush. This purse may be referred to as a Travel model. It helps flight attendants from going into their suitcases to get their change of shoes. This purse is easier and much more convenient. It is equipped with compartments of the classic model along with a passport holder and is designed to match their uniform colors. This model is made of materials such as leather. In addition, the airline logo and personalized with their names sewn in the bag.
A sixth model of the present invention is designed with mothers in mind. It comprises the compartments for the mother and for the baby. In this regard, it may be called as a baby model. This baby model comprises of the following components: one panel (front and back) with 5 compartments on each side and a LED light attached to the top of purse to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. These compartments will be able to hold items such as but not limited to the following components: 2 compartments for bottles, 1 Tupperware container holder for snacks, 1 Tupperware container holder for meals (cooling system for beverages and food in lining of bag), baby wipes, diapers, Vaseline, baby lotion, baby powder, rattle or teething ring and a zipper compartment for miscellaneous items and changing pad. Also, it is not panel interchangeable.
A seventh model of the present invention is designed as a classy business bag. It may be called as a business model. It comprises the standard model panel and an “Admin” panel, (front and back) with 6 compartments on each side and an interchangeable zipped panel that divides sections for a notepad/laptop and folders. The business model is designed to accommodate for such items as but not limited to the following components: date book holder, calculator, 2 pen holders/notepad, Whiteout, small stapler, staple case, tape, scissors, paper clip case and business card holder. The business model is interchangeable. The individual can take out the panels and exchange them for the panels in the classic model. Moreover, the business model optionally comprises wheels at bottom.
An eighth model has been designed as a fashionable statement especially for “Baby Boomers” but is not limited to. The preferred embodiment of the eighth embodiment of the present invention may be referred to as a dress model. It comprises two bags, one bag is for the shoes and the other is a smaller matching evening dress purse.
The present invention is truly a healthier way of wearing heels. First of all, heels are not good for the body structure and if women have to walk a distance this allows them to walk comfortably in a flat shoe. Once women are at their destination, they change into their dress heels. Foyers will become popular again with women setting the stage for a dressier, sexier and more polished look.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as herein described.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items, comprising

a primary purse receptacle;

a primary purse access opening at a first side of said primary purse receptacle;

one or two separation means at one side or two sides of said primary purse receptacle, wherein said first side is not said one side and said first side is not one of said two sides;

a shoe compartment, wherein said shoe compartment being big enough for carry a pair of heeled shoes; and

said shoe compartment being separated from said primary purse receptacle by said one or two separation means.

2. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 1, comprising

said shoe compartment being one compartment;

said shoe compartment having a shoe access opening;

said shoe compartment being separated from said primary purse receptacle by said one separation means at said one side of said primary purse receptacle; and

said one compartment being located next to said one side of said primary purse receptacle.

3. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 1, comprising

said shoe compartment being two individual compartments;

each of said two individual compartments having a shoe access opening;

said two individual compartments being respectively separated from said primary purse receptacle by said two separation means; and

said two individual compartments being respectively located next to said two sides of said primary purse receptacle.

4. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 2, comprising

said shoe compartment having a removable shoe divider;

said shoe compartment having one or a plurality of pockets; and

said one or a plurality of pockets containing an odor remover.

5. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 3, comprising

said shoe compartment having a plurality of pockets; and

said plurality of pockets containing an odor remover.

6. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 1, comprising

said shoe compartment further comprising two shoe bags;

said two shoe bags being made of a first material being capable of eliminating odor; and

said two shoe bags being washable.

7. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 6, comprising

said first material being carbon fiber.

8. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 1, comprising

said primary purse receptacle having an LED light; and

said primary purse receptacle having a key holder.

9. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 1, comprising

said primary purse receptacle containing a plurality of panels;

a plurality of compartments being fixed on each of said plurality of panels; and

said plurality of compartments being container for small items and accessories.

10. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 9, comprising

said plurality of panels being removable and interchangeable;

each of said plurality of compartments comprising a compartment access; and

said access being either an open access or an access closable by a closing means.

11. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 10, comprising

said closing means being selected from the group consisting of zipper, loop and hook fastener, pull string and snap catch.

12. A purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items, comprising

a primary purse receptacle;

a shoe compartment, wherein said shoe compartment being big enough for carry a pair of heeled shoes;

said shoe compartment being separated from said primary purse receptacle by said one or two separation means;

said shoe compartment further comprising two shoe bags;

said two shoe bags being made of a first material being capable of eliminating odor;

said two shoe bags being washable; and

said first material being carbon fiber.

13. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 12, comprising

said shoe compartment being one compartment;

said shoe compartment having a shoe access opening;

said shoe compartment being separated from said primary purse receptacle by said one separation means at said one side of said primary purse receptacle;

said one compartment being located next to said one side of said primary purse receptacle;

said shoe compartment having a removable shoe divider;

said shoe compartment having one or a plurality of pockets; and

said one or a plurality of pockets containing an odor remover.

14. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 12, comprising

said shoe compartment being two individual compartments;

each of said two individual compartments having a shoe access opening;

said two individual compartments being respectively separated from said primary purse receptacle by said two separation means;

said two individual compartments being respectively located next to said two sides of said primary purse receptacle;

said shoe compartment having a plurality of pockets; and

said plurality of pockets containing an odor remover.

15. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 12, comprising

said primary purse receptacle having an LED light; and

said primary purse receptacle having a key holder.

16. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 12, comprising

said primary purse receptacle containing a plurality of panels;

a plurality of compartments being fixed on each of said plurality of panels;

said plurality of compartments being container for small items and accessories;

said plurality of panels being removable and interchangeable;

each of said plurality of compartments comprising a compartment access; and

17. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 16, comprising

18. A purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items, comprising

a primary purse receptacle;

said shoe compartment further comprising two shoe bags;

said two shoe bags being washable;

said first material being carbon fiber;

said primary purse receptacle having an LED light;

said primary purse receptacle having a key holder;

said primary purse receptacle containing a plurality of panels;

a plurality of compartments being fixed on each of said plurality of panels;

said plurality of compartments being container for small items and accessories;

said plurality of panels being removable and interchangeable;

each of said plurality of compartments comprising a compartment access;

said access being either an open access or an access closable by a closing means;

19. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 18, comprising

said shoe compartment being one compartment;

said shoe compartment having a shoe access opening;

said shoe compartment having a removable shoe divider;

said shoe compartment having one or a plurality of pockets; and

said one or a plurality of pockets containing an odor remover.

20. The purse with multiple compartments for carrying a pair of shoes and a variety of other items as claimed in claim 18, comprising

said shoe compartment being two individual compartments;

each of said two individual compartments having a shoe access opening;

said shoe compartment having a plurality of pockets; and

said plurality of pockets containing an odor remover.