WO2010111434A1 - Cut-proof anti-theft bag construction - Google Patents

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WO2010111434A1
WO2010111434A1 PCT/US2010/028557 US2010028557W WO2010111434A1 WO 2010111434 A1 WO2010111434 A1 WO 2010111434A1 US 2010028557 W US2010028557 W US 2010028557W WO 2010111434 A1 WO2010111434 A1 WO 2010111434A1
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bag
panel assembly
wire
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Du Hai
Donald E. Godshaw
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Travel Caddy, Inc. D/B/A Travelon
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Priority to US13/245,319 priority Critical patent/US8925181B2/en
Priority to US14/559,086 priority patent/US9655424B2/en
Priority to US14/641,160 priority patent/US9854883B2/en
Priority to US14/641,206 priority patent/US9681716B2/en
Priority to US14/641,173 priority patent/US10010144B2/en
Priority to US14/641,144 priority patent/US9854890B2/en
Priority to US14/641,191 priority patent/US9675153B2/en
Priority to US14/856,724 priority patent/US9486047B2/en
Priority to US15/484,472 priority patent/US10390595B2/en
Priority to US15/624,171 priority patent/US10390592B2/en
Priority to US15/817,610 priority patent/US20180070692A1/en
Priority to US15/821,383 priority patent/US10765187B2/en
Priority to US15/879,149 priority patent/US20180146759A1/en
Priority to US16/527,795 priority patent/US11589658B2/en
Priority to US16/531,497 priority patent/US11653734B2/en
Priority to US16/944,608 priority patent/US11910896B2/en
Priority to US18/107,867 priority patent/US20230189950A1/en
Priority to US18/141,660 priority patent/US20230263282A1/en

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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C3/00Flexible luggage; Handbags
    • A45C3/001Flexible materials therefor
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/10Arrangement of fasteners
    • A45C13/1023Arrangement of fasteners with elongated profiles fastened by sliders
    • A45C13/103Arrangement of zip-fasteners
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/18Devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/18Devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags
    • A45C13/20Chains or bands
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A45C2013/026Inserts
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/30Straps; Bands
    • A45C2013/306Straps; Bands for attaching auxiliary articles to luggage, e.g. piggyback
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C3/00Flexible luggage; Handbags
    • A45C3/06Ladies' handbags
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10TTECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/45Separable-fastener or required component thereof [e.g., projection and cavity to complete interlock]
    • Y10T24/45152Each mating member having similarly shaped, sized, and operated interlocking or intermeshable face
    • Y10T24/45199Hook
    • Y10T24/45204Hook for belt, strap, etc. [e.g., with pivoted gate locking member]

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  • the present invention relates to a handbag, purse, travel bag or the like which incorporates construction features designed to preclude access to the interior of the bag by cutting though the sides of the bag.
  • Handbags, travel bags, purses and the like are often made from flexible materials such as cloth, canvas, leather and similar materials.
  • Such bags typically include one or more interior chambers through which access may be gained by an opening in the top or side of the bag.
  • Such bags also often include a car strap which is typically connected between opposite sides of the bag. Additionally, such bags often also include multiple side pockets with side access openings.
  • the present invention comprises a security construction having a panel assembly which, in one form, is placed within an exterior bag of the type fabricated from generally flexible material such as fabric, leather or plastic.
  • the security panel assembly is typically positioned between the exterior layer of material forming the bag and an interior lining as an interior security panel assembly.
  • the concepts associated with the interior security panel assembly may be utilized as a single interior panel assembly or as multiple assemblies associated with multiple pockets of the exterior bag.
  • the high security bag may include a cable or wire which is flexible and incorporated into or with the elongate strap that connects to sides of the bag.
  • the wire or cable may include a carbineer which is maintained in a side pocket of the bag and may be released so that the car strap can be placed around a post or some other object so that it cannot be "snatched” easily.
  • Security clasps are also provided on the zipper closures for the exterior bag.
  • the interior security panel assembly in one embodiment includes at least first and second layers of foldable material having at least one cut-resistant cable or wire positioned therebetween and stitched into place between the foldable first and second material layers.
  • binding is provided around at least a portion of the foldable material first and second layers to further encapsulate the material layers and the matrix of wire or wires between those layers.
  • glue or adhesive may be incorporated between the layers to further retain the wire or wires in a fixed position.
  • the first and second layers of material are stitched together to facilitate maintenance of the matrix of wire or wires in a desired array between the first and second layers of material.
  • the first and second layers of material are typically a fabric, non-woven, or plastic material which is foldable.
  • the security panel assembly which is comprised of the layers of fabric and the wire mesh matrix, may be fitted into the exterior bag and positioned intermediate the exterior material forming the bag and a liner material, tacked in that position and then stitched or otherwise attached to various seams or margins of the bag.
  • the security panel assembly can be provided along the exterior of a more rigid bag or container.
  • the panel assembly can be resiliency flexible and thus also serve as a hinge between a rigid container base and a pivotal cover therefor.
  • the security panel assembly can have a finishing cover thereon, such as of fabric material.
  • the wire cable that is associated with the car strap may be fastened to the bag or to the security panel to thereby insure that the wire cable in the strap cannot be disengaged easily from the handbag itself. Further, clasps on the zipper pulls or fastener pulls for the opening to the bag lock or attach to the bag so that access openings cannot be easily opened.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a highly secure handbag which includes wires and cables that are incorporated therein, particularly within the interior chamber or chambers or pockets of the handbag to protect the contents of the bag and to prevent the cutting or slashing of the bag so as to secure access to the interior.
  • Yet another object of the invention is to provide a highly secure handbag having a carry strap which may be easily detached and reattached and fastened in a secure manner around a post or a chair, or some other object to prevent the bag from being "snatched”.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a secure handbag construction which is reasonably priced, highly secure, with unobtrusive features and which is reasonably easy to assemble or manufacture.
  • Figure 1 is a side elevation of a typical handbag incorporating the features of the invention
  • Figure 2 is an isometric view of the panel assembly of Figure 4 in a folded condition to form an interior security insert within the chamber formed by the exterior bag;
  • Figure 3 is an isometric cut-away view showing the placement of the folded panel assembly of Figure 2 within the exterior bag construction of Figure 1;
  • Figure 4 is an isometric view of an interior security panel assembly which is fabricated and then inserted into an exterior bag and more particularly to the inside chamber of an exterior bag between the material forming the outside layer of the exterior bag and a lining of the exterior bag;
  • Figure 5 is an isometric view illustrating a first step in the construction of the interior security panel assembly of the type depicted in Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 is an isometric view of a future step in the construction of the interior security panel assembly
  • Figure 7 is yet a further isometric view of an assembly step of the interior security panel assembly;
  • Figure 8 is an isometric view illustrating the continued steps of manufacture of the interior security panel assembly;
  • Figure 9 is an isometric view of an additional manufacturing step associated with the interior security panel assembly
  • Figures 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 are isometric views that illustrate continued steps in the manufacture of the interior security panel assembly in serial order;
  • Figure 17 is an isometric view that illustrates the inclusion and positioning of a carbineer associated with the carry strap of the embodiment of the security handbag of the invention.
  • Figure 18 is an enlarged isometric view of the carbineer construction of
  • Figure 19 is an enlarged isometric view of a security clasp for a zipper mechanism
  • Figures 20-24 are isometric views that illustrate steps in the manufacture of an alternative security panel assembly
  • Figure 25 is an isometric view of the security panel assembly used in a rigid bag application
  • Figure 26 is a sectional, schematic view showing the panel assembly extending up from the bottom of the bag frame along the cover members that close the rigid bag;
  • Figure 27 shows the pattern of the cut-resistant cable used in the security panel assembly.
  • Figure 28 shows reinforcement wire for the plates of the cover members.
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevation of a typical handbag incorporating security features associated with the present invention.
  • Handbag 20 includes a carry strap 22 and is defined by an exterior bag 23 configured, in the example, as a parallelepiped construction of a generally flexible material such as canvas, leather, flexible plastic material and similar materials.
  • the exterior bag 23 may further include reinforcement features such as ribs or slats that are incorporated therein or PVC sheets that are incorporated on the inside surface or sewn to the inside of the material forming the exterior bag 23.
  • the exterior bag 23 includes a top opening 21 which is accessible though a zipper or closure mechanism 24.
  • the exterior bag 23 may also include a side pocket 25 accessible through an opening 27 with a zipper mechanism 26.
  • the zippers 24, 26 include a security feature as depicted in Figures 1 and 19.
  • the zipper 26 includes a catch or tab 28 which may be inserted into a loop 30 that is attached to a base 32 affixed to the outer layer 34 forming the exterior bag 23.
  • the catch 28 is mounted on a plate 35 by means of a pin 33. Plate 35 has a ring 31 attached to zipper 26.
  • the catch 28 must be manually released by pivoting about pin 33 in order to enable movement and release from the loop 30.
  • the zipper mechanisms 24, 26 are effectively locked to the bag 20 and require a manual release operation in order to enable operation of zippers 24, 26 to achieve access though zippered openings to the interior of the bag 20.
  • the carry strap 22 of bag 20 includes an elongate cable 38 which is sewn into and extends the entire length of the strap 22. Strap 22 is attached to bag 20 at one end and to a buckle 42 at its opposite end. The strap 22 also fits though buckle 42 and forms a loop 40 though a carbineer 44. Strap 22 thus forms a loop 40 which enables, in combination with a buckle 42, adjustment of the length of the strap 22.
  • the strap 22 may have one end fastened into the interior of the exterior bag 20 or to a buckle 45 in Figure 4 attached to a loop 47 affixed to bag 20. The opposite end of the strap 22 is attached to buckle 42.
  • the carbineer 44 is also attached to the bag 20 and slidably fits within a pocket 46 in the side of the exterior bag 20.
  • a rotatable socket 48 In order to release the carbineer 44 from loop 40 and open the carbineer 44, a rotatable socket 48 must be manually manipulated.
  • This construction is shown in more detail in Figures 18 and 19 wherein the carbineer 44, which slidably fits into the pocket 46 and thus remains generally hidden during use, is released once the socket 48 is unthreaded so that a pivotal are 50 of the carbineer 44 may be manipulated to open the carbineer 44 so that the loop 40 of strap 22 may be fitted around a post such as a support of a chair or post 52 as depicted in Figure 17 to thereby retain the bag securely attached to the chair.
  • the strap 22 is a security feature of the construction by enabling the placement around a post or some other object to prevent ease of snatching the bag 20.
  • FIG. 2-4 there is depicted the configuration and assembly of an interior panel security assembly 62 which is retained within the bag 20.
  • the interior panel assembly 62 is fabricated in a manner which enables the handbag 20 to remain flexible, yet provides a significant amount of security by preventing cutting though the bag 20 to the interior 60 of the bag 20 for access of its contents.
  • the interior security panel assembly 62 is comprised of layers of foldable material which are stitched together over a matrix of wires or cables of cut-resistant material, which can be synthetic or metallic, for example.
  • the panel assembly is then positioned within the bag 20 and maintained within the interior 60 of the bag 20.
  • a chamber 60 is formed in the bag 20 and typically between a lining 29 in that chamber 60 and the exterior fabric material 23 or other material defining the bag 20.
  • a single wire 200 could be employed that is routed along and across the material layers therebetween as by looping thereof to avoid having more than two ends 202 and 204 of the wire that need to be addressed at an edge of the panel assembly 206.
  • FIG. 1 An interior security panel assembly 62 is depicted in greater detail in Figures
  • the interior security panel assembly 62 in the embodiment depicted is comprised of a single panel having a profile that can be described as the profile of the Roman Numeral I.
  • Other configurations, such as a T or U-shape could also be employed depending on the configuration of the bag and where the security panel is needed for protection.
  • the panel assembly 62 is, in this instance, comprised of a single panel which is foldable along fold lines 70, 72, 74 and 76. When so folded, the panel assembly 62 defines generally the shape of a box as depicted in Figure 3.
  • a box-like structure is formed having a bottom surface 80, opposite side surfaces 82 and 84 and end panels 86 and 88.
  • This box-like assembly or box-like security panel assembly is formed during the manufacturing operation of the security handbag by tacking the panel 62 to the inside face of the material forming the exterior bag 23. Then a lining 29 may be placed over the panel assembly 62 and material forming the exterior bag 23. The layers of lining 29, panel 62 and exterior bag 23 may then be stitched together to form the bag 20. Adhesive may also be used to facilitate assembly. Preferably, stitching is used to form and create the bag 20.
  • Lining 29 fits against the outside of the panel 62 to thereby encapsulate the panel assembly 62.
  • multiple discrete security panels or panel assemblies 62 may be combined to provide a composite interior panel assembly.
  • the embodiment depicted provides an easy and preferred manner of connecting the security panel or panel assembly 62 to the exterior bag 23.
  • the fold lines for example fold lines 70 and 72, insure that the security of the chamber or interior 60 of the bag 20 is maintained since the wire matrix (as discussed hereinafter) is continuous though the fold lines and the step of forming the bag effectively insures that the panel 62 fits over essentially all of the interior walls of the bag 20 and lines the chamber 60.
  • the security panel assembly described herein could also be used in a more rigid bag or container application.
  • the security panel assembly 300 is used to pivotally connect a lower container base 302 to cover 304.
  • the panel assembly 300 can form a living hinge-type of connection between the base 302 and cover 304.
  • the panel assembly 300 has a cut-resistant cable or wire 306 that is formed into loops and crosses itself along its length so that only two ends 308 and 310 of the wire 306 are present at an edge of the panel assembly 300.
  • the base 302 can be a metallic frame 312 having an open-top box configuration
  • the cover 304 can include a pair of cover members 314 and 316 that cooperate to close the open-top of the box frame 312 when pivoted closed, and to provide access to the bag interior when pivoted open via panel assemblies 300 extending along either side of the box frame 312 and along the cover members 314 and 316 to form living hinges therebetween.
  • the wire netting 306 extends and is captured between a pair of inner and outer metal plates 318 and 320 to form each cover member 314 and 316. These plates also can each have a reinforcement wire 321 that extends around their perimeter to provide rigidity thereto.
  • Each wire netting 306 extends down along a corresponding side 322 and 324 of the frame 312 and around the bottom corners of the box frame 312 where it is secured at the bottom 326 of the frame 312.
  • a metal plate 328 and a plastic plate 330 each substantially coextensive with the bottom 326 can be fixed thereto as by riveting to clamp and fix the bottom loops of the wire netting 306 therebetween, as shown in Figs. 25 and 26.
  • Figures 5- 16 illustrate multiple steps and their sequence for the formation of the interior panel 62.
  • Figure 5 depicts a first step which is the cutting and formation of a first layer
  • the shape and configuration of the first layer 90 may be that of the Roman Numeral I as previously discussed or any desired shape associated with the design of the bag under construction.
  • the layer 90 of material may be a fabric, plastic sheet or other foldable material. The choice of material is not necessarily a limiting feature of the invention.
  • Wires 92 are then placed over the surface of the first layer 90 of material. The wires 92 may be retained in place by a glue or adhesive material 94. In this manner, the wire or wires 92 are secured against shifting relative to the material layer 90 so as not to be captured loosely between the material layers so that there is no need for extra holding devices such as crimps or the like to secure adjacent runs of the wire(s) to each other.
  • the pattern of the wires 92 in the embodiment depicted is a series of spaced, parallel wires which run diagonally across the surface of the layer 90.
  • Figures 6 and 7 illustrate in further detail the placement of the glue or adhesive 94 on the layer 90 and the positioning of the wires 92 on the layer 90 retained by the adhesive or glue material 94.
  • a second layer 96 substantially identical to the first layer 90, is then prepared with adhered, spaced, parallel wires 98.
  • one of the layers 90 and 96 can be fabric material while the other is a non-woven material.
  • the second layer 96 is rotated 180° relative to the first layer 90 and placed over the first layer 90 as depicted in Figures 8 and 9.
  • the second layer 96 which includes wires 98, is fitted over the first layer 90 which includes wires 92.
  • the pattern of the matrix is not a limiting feature.
  • the chosen matrix in this case is a series of crossed wires which have ends 100 that terminate along a boundary 102, by way of example, of the panel layers 90 and 96.
  • the wires 98 and 92 are stitched into position for retention in the desired position by means of a stitching with nylon or thread 106, for example.
  • the wires 92, 98 are retained substantially in position between the layers 90 and 96 by means of the adhesive or glue 94 as well as the stitching 106.
  • a binding material 110 is provided at least along some of the boundary or edges 102 of the security panel assembly 62 as depicted in Figure 11.
  • a binding material 110 such as a PVC binding material or any other type of somewhat flexible binding material 110 is fitted over the edge boundary 102 of the panel assembly 62 and subsequently, upon being fitted, is folded over the boundary edge 102 as depicted in Figure 12.
  • the folded binding 110 is then stitched along stitch line 112 to form an edge of the panel assembly 62.
  • a polyvinyl chloride binding 110 or a similar material insures that the ends 100 of wires 92 and 98 will not pierce or project outwardly from the panel assembly.
  • the wires 92 and 98 are bendable or flexible and thus may be a light cable material or screen wire or some other material that is not easily cut.
  • the wires 92 and 98 are a metal wire such as 0.7mm or steel wire, but any material which is resistant to cutting can be utilized in the construction.
  • the wires 92, 98 are in parallel, spaced rows spaced 0.50 to 2 inches.
  • the panel edges 102 are bound so that the wires 92, 98 will not pierce or project undesirably from the interior security panel assembly 62.
  • the binding 110 is thus preferably provided about the entire circumference of the interior panel assembly 62.
  • the panel assembly 62 has a square configuration rather than that of a Roman numeral I.
  • the configuration of the interior panel assembly 62 is not a limiting feature of the invention.
  • the illustrated panels 208 and 210 can have other configurations as previously discussed.
  • Each of these panels has a single wire, wire 200 for panel 208 and wire 212 for panel 210, that is fixed as by adhesive thereto. As shown, these wires are looped adjacent the panel edges to avoid numerous free ends of multiple wires thereat instead only having the single pair of ends adjacent one of the side edges of each panel. Further, these wires cross themselves but because they are adhered to the associated panel, they do not require crimps or the like to hold the adjacent wire portions together to maintain the wire extending in a desired pattern along the panels.
  • the security panel assembly 62 is fabricated, it is incorporated into a bag 20 in the manner described previously. The assembly 62 is thus incorporated as a security layer within the bag 20.
  • the cable member 38 associated with the strap 22 may be attached to the interior panel assembly 62.
  • the shape and configuration of the exterior bag 23 and the interior panel assembly 62 may be varied in accord with a design consideration.
  • the inclusion of one or more interior panel assemblies 62 within an exterior bag 23 may be adopted.

Abstract

A security handbag comprises an interior security panel assembly with a matrix of wires incorporated positioned within an exterior bag having an inside chamber. The interior security panel assembly is positioned intermediate the exterior bag outside wall and a lining of the bag. A strap with security cable and a carbineer attachment device is attached to the handbag.

Description

CUT-PROOF ANTI-THEFT BAG CONSTRUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of and claims benefit of United
States Application Number 12/410,123, filed March 24, 2009, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
[0002] In a principal aspect the present invention relates to a handbag, purse, travel bag or the like which incorporates construction features designed to preclude access to the interior of the bag by cutting though the sides of the bag.
[0003] Handbags, travel bags, purses and the like are often made from flexible materials such as cloth, canvas, leather and similar materials. Such bags typically include one or more interior chambers through which access may be gained by an opening in the top or side of the bag. Such bags also often include a car strap which is typically connected between opposite sides of the bag. Additionally, such bags often also include multiple side pockets with side access openings.
[0004] On occasion, such bags are subject to theft. For example, often a bag may be hung or supported by the bag strap on a chair or a hook or the like. In such circumstances, a thief may "snatch" the bag by grabbing the strap and departing. Another scheme that has been used by thieves is to use a sharp instrument to cut through the soft sided material comprising the bag.
[0005] This provides access to the contents which may be lifted through the cut opening in the bag.
[0006] Issues of this nature have been addressed in various ways by certain security designs for soft sided types of bag constructions. For example, U.S. Patent No. 6,026,662 entitled "Security Device for Luggage" issued February 22, 2000 and the references cited therein teach a method for providing a metal mesh that is placed over a backpack in order to enhance the security of the soft sided backpack. A related patent, U.S. Patent No. 6,244,081 is entitled "Security Device for Luggage" issued June 12, 2001 discloses a security device in the form of a netting with a locking mechanism associated therewith. U.S. Patent No. 7,069,753 entitled "Security Luggage Bag" issued July 4, 2006 discloses the concept of placement of a wire mesh within the interior of a bag and further providing a draw cord made from a wire cable to close the top of the bag. These prior art patents and the references cited therein are incorporated herewith by reference.
[0007] While such constructions have potential applicability to handbags, they are difficult to assemble, can be bulky and unattractive and may not provide adequate security, particularly with respect to handbags that have car straps associated therewith. In view of these and other challenges, the present invention was developed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] Briefly, the present invention comprises a security construction having a panel assembly which, in one form, is placed within an exterior bag of the type fabricated from generally flexible material such as fabric, leather or plastic. The security panel assembly is typically positioned between the exterior layer of material forming the bag and an interior lining as an interior security panel assembly. The concepts associated with the interior security panel assembly may be utilized as a single interior panel assembly or as multiple assemblies associated with multiple pockets of the exterior bag. Further, the high security bag may include a cable or wire which is flexible and incorporated into or with the elongate strap that connects to sides of the bag. The wire or cable may include a carbineer which is maintained in a side pocket of the bag and may be released so that the car strap can be placed around a post or some other object so that it cannot be "snatched" easily. Security clasps are also provided on the zipper closures for the exterior bag.
[0009] The interior security panel assembly in one embodiment includes at least first and second layers of foldable material having at least one cut-resistant cable or wire positioned therebetween and stitched into place between the foldable first and second material layers. In one form, binding is provided around at least a portion of the foldable material first and second layers to further encapsulate the material layers and the matrix of wire or wires between those layers. In another preferred form, glue or adhesive may be incorporated between the layers to further retain the wire or wires in a fixed position. Additionally, the first and second layers of material are stitched together to facilitate maintenance of the matrix of wire or wires in a desired array between the first and second layers of material. The first and second layers of material are typically a fabric, non-woven, or plastic material which is foldable. The security panel assembly, which is comprised of the layers of fabric and the wire mesh matrix, may be fitted into the exterior bag and positioned intermediate the exterior material forming the bag and a liner material, tacked in that position and then stitched or otherwise attached to various seams or margins of the bag.
[0010] In another aspect, the security panel assembly can be provided along the exterior of a more rigid bag or container. In this form, the panel assembly can be resiliency flexible and thus also serve as a hinge between a rigid container base and a pivotal cover therefor. The security panel assembly can have a finishing cover thereon, such as of fabric material.
[0011] As another feature the wire cable that is associated with the car strap may be fastened to the bag or to the security panel to thereby insure that the wire cable in the strap cannot be disengaged easily from the handbag itself. Further, clasps on the zipper pulls or fastener pulls for the opening to the bag lock or attach to the bag so that access openings cannot be easily opened.
[0012] Thus, it is an object of the invention to provide a security type bag or handbag having a security carry strap wherein the external materials forming the bag may be a flexible, fabric material which is attractive.
[0013] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a highly secure handbag which includes wires and cables that are incorporated therein, particularly within the interior chamber or chambers or pockets of the handbag to protect the contents of the bag and to prevent the cutting or slashing of the bag so as to secure access to the interior.
[0014] Yet another object of the invention is to provide a highly secure handbag having a carry strap which may be easily detached and reattached and fastened in a secure manner around a post or a chair, or some other object to prevent the bag from being "snatched". [0015] Another object of the invention is to provide a secure handbag construction which is reasonably priced, highly secure, with unobtrusive features and which is reasonably easy to assemble or manufacture.
[0016] These and other objects, advantages and features of the invention will be set forth in the detailed description which follows.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] In the detailed description which follows, reference will be made to the drawing comprised of the following figures:
[0018] Figure 1 is a side elevation of a typical handbag incorporating the features of the invention;
[0019] Figure 2 is an isometric view of the panel assembly of Figure 4 in a folded condition to form an interior security insert within the chamber formed by the exterior bag;
[0020] Figure 3 is an isometric cut-away view showing the placement of the folded panel assembly of Figure 2 within the exterior bag construction of Figure 1;
[0021] Figure 4 is an isometric view of an interior security panel assembly which is fabricated and then inserted into an exterior bag and more particularly to the inside chamber of an exterior bag between the material forming the outside layer of the exterior bag and a lining of the exterior bag;
[0022] Figure 5 is an isometric view illustrating a first step in the construction of the interior security panel assembly of the type depicted in Figure 4;
[0023] Figure 6 is an isometric view of a future step in the construction of the interior security panel assembly;
[0024] Figure 7 is yet a further isometric view of an assembly step of the interior security panel assembly; [0025] Figure 8 is an isometric view illustrating the continued steps of manufacture of the interior security panel assembly;
[0026] Figure 9 is an isometric view of an additional manufacturing step associated with the interior security panel assembly;
[0027] Figures 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 are isometric views that illustrate continued steps in the manufacture of the interior security panel assembly in serial order;
[0028] Figure 17 is an isometric view that illustrates the inclusion and positioning of a carbineer associated with the carry strap of the embodiment of the security handbag of the invention;
[0029] Figure 18 is an enlarged isometric view of the carbineer construction of
Figure 17;
[0030] Figure 19 is an enlarged isometric view of a security clasp for a zipper mechanism;
[0031] Figures 20-24 are isometric views that illustrate steps in the manufacture of an alternative security panel assembly;
[0032] Figure 25 is an isometric view of the security panel assembly used in a rigid bag application;
[0033] Figure 26 is a sectional, schematic view showing the panel assembly extending up from the bottom of the bag frame along the cover members that close the rigid bag;
[0034] Figure 27 shows the pattern of the cut-resistant cable used in the security panel assembly; and
[0035] Figure 28 shows reinforcement wire for the plates of the cover members.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
[0036] Figure 1 is a front elevation of a typical handbag incorporating security features associated with the present invention. Handbag 20 includes a carry strap 22 and is defined by an exterior bag 23 configured, in the example, as a parallelepiped construction of a generally flexible material such as canvas, leather, flexible plastic material and similar materials. The exterior bag 23 may further include reinforcement features such as ribs or slats that are incorporated therein or PVC sheets that are incorporated on the inside surface or sewn to the inside of the material forming the exterior bag 23. Typically, the exterior bag 23 includes a top opening 21 which is accessible though a zipper or closure mechanism 24. The exterior bag 23 may also include a side pocket 25 accessible through an opening 27 with a zipper mechanism 26.
[0037] The zippers 24, 26 include a security feature as depicted in Figures 1 and 19.
Thus, the zipper 26 includes a catch or tab 28 which may be inserted into a loop 30 that is attached to a base 32 affixed to the outer layer 34 forming the exterior bag 23. The catch 28 is mounted on a plate 35 by means of a pin 33. Plate 35 has a ring 31 attached to zipper 26. The catch 28 must be manually released by pivoting about pin 33 in order to enable movement and release from the loop 30. Thus, the zipper mechanisms 24, 26 are effectively locked to the bag 20 and require a manual release operation in order to enable operation of zippers 24, 26 to achieve access though zippered openings to the interior of the bag 20.
[0038] The carry strap 22 of bag 20 includes an elongate cable 38 which is sewn into and extends the entire length of the strap 22. Strap 22 is attached to bag 20 at one end and to a buckle 42 at its opposite end. The strap 22 also fits though buckle 42 and forms a loop 40 though a carbineer 44. Strap 22 thus forms a loop 40 which enables, in combination with a buckle 42, adjustment of the length of the strap 22. The strap 22 may have one end fastened into the interior of the exterior bag 20 or to a buckle 45 in Figure 4 attached to a loop 47 affixed to bag 20. The opposite end of the strap 22 is attached to buckle 42. The carbineer 44 is also attached to the bag 20 and slidably fits within a pocket 46 in the side of the exterior bag 20. In order to release the carbineer 44 from loop 40 and open the carbineer 44, a rotatable socket 48 must be manually manipulated. This construction is shown in more detail in Figures 18 and 19 wherein the carbineer 44, which slidably fits into the pocket 46 and thus remains generally hidden during use, is released once the socket 48 is unthreaded so that a pivotal are 50 of the carbineer 44 may be manipulated to open the carbineer 44 so that the loop 40 of strap 22 may be fitted around a post such as a support of a chair or post 52 as depicted in Figure 17 to thereby retain the bag securely attached to the chair. In other words, the strap 22 is a security feature of the construction by enabling the placement around a post or some other object to prevent ease of snatching the bag 20.
[0039] Referring next to Figures 2-4 there is depicted the configuration and assembly of an interior panel security assembly 62 which is retained within the bag 20. The interior panel assembly 62 is fabricated in a manner which enables the handbag 20 to remain flexible, yet provides a significant amount of security by preventing cutting though the bag 20 to the interior 60 of the bag 20 for access of its contents. Specifically, the interior security panel assembly 62 is comprised of layers of foldable material which are stitched together over a matrix of wires or cables of cut-resistant material, which can be synthetic or metallic, for example. The panel assembly is then positioned within the bag 20 and maintained within the interior 60 of the bag 20. Thus, a chamber 60 is formed in the bag 20 and typically between a lining 29 in that chamber 60 and the exterior fabric material 23 or other material defining the bag 20.
[0040] Alternatively, referencing Figs. 20-24 a single wire 200 could be employed that is routed along and across the material layers therebetween as by looping thereof to avoid having more than two ends 202 and 204 of the wire that need to be addressed at an edge of the panel assembly 206.
[0041] An interior security panel assembly 62 is depicted in greater detail in Figures
3 and 4. Referring to Figure 2 the interior security panel assembly 62 in the embodiment depicted is comprised of a single panel having a profile that can be described as the profile of the Roman Numeral I. Other configurations, such as a T or U-shape could also be employed depending on the configuration of the bag and where the security panel is needed for protection. The panel assembly 62 is, in this instance, comprised of a single panel which is foldable along fold lines 70, 72, 74 and 76. When so folded, the panel assembly 62 defines generally the shape of a box as depicted in Figure 3. Thus, by folding or shaping along the fold line 70 as well as the lines 74 and 76, a box-like structure is formed having a bottom surface 80, opposite side surfaces 82 and 84 and end panels 86 and 88. This box-like assembly or box-like security panel assembly is formed during the manufacturing operation of the security handbag by tacking the panel 62 to the inside face of the material forming the exterior bag 23. Then a lining 29 may be placed over the panel assembly 62 and material forming the exterior bag 23. The layers of lining 29, panel 62 and exterior bag 23 may then be stitched together to form the bag 20. Adhesive may also be used to facilitate assembly. Preferably, stitching is used to form and create the bag 20. Lining 29 fits against the outside of the panel 62 to thereby encapsulate the panel assembly 62. The lining 29 and the exterior material 23 forming the exterior bag 20. Of course, in the practice of the invention, multiple discrete security panels or panel assemblies 62 may be combined to provide a composite interior panel assembly. The embodiment depicted provides an easy and preferred manner of connecting the security panel or panel assembly 62 to the exterior bag 23. The fold lines, for example fold lines 70 and 72, insure that the security of the chamber or interior 60 of the bag 20 is maintained since the wire matrix (as discussed hereinafter) is continuous though the fold lines and the step of forming the bag effectively insures that the panel 62 fits over essentially all of the interior walls of the bag 20 and lines the chamber 60. [0042] The security panel assembly described herein could also be used in a more rigid bag or container application. As shown in Figures 25-27, the security panel assembly 300 is used to pivotally connect a lower container base 302 to cover 304. In this regard, the panel assembly 300 can form a living hinge-type of connection between the base 302 and cover 304. As illustrated, the panel assembly 300 has a cut-resistant cable or wire 306 that is formed into loops and crosses itself along its length so that only two ends 308 and 310 of the wire 306 are present at an edge of the panel assembly 300. [0043] The base 302 can be a metallic frame 312 having an open-top box configuration, and the cover 304 can include a pair of cover members 314 and 316 that cooperate to close the open-top of the box frame 312 when pivoted closed, and to provide access to the bag interior when pivoted open via panel assemblies 300 extending along either side of the box frame 312 and along the cover members 314 and 316 to form living hinges therebetween.
[0044] More specifically, the wire netting 306 extends and is captured between a pair of inner and outer metal plates 318 and 320 to form each cover member 314 and 316. These plates also can each have a reinforcement wire 321 that extends around their perimeter to provide rigidity thereto. Each wire netting 306 extends down along a corresponding side 322 and 324 of the frame 312 and around the bottom corners of the box frame 312 where it is secured at the bottom 326 of the frame 312. For this purpose, a metal plate 328 and a plastic plate 330 each substantially coextensive with the bottom 326 can be fixed thereto as by riveting to clamp and fix the bottom loops of the wire netting 306 therebetween, as shown in Figs. 25 and 26.
[0045] Figures 5- 16 illustrate multiple steps and their sequence for the formation of the interior panel 62.
[0046] Figure 5 depicts a first step which is the cutting and formation of a first layer
90 of foldable material. The shape and configuration of the first layer 90 may be that of the Roman Numeral I as previously discussed or any desired shape associated with the design of the bag under construction. The layer 90 of material may be a fabric, plastic sheet or other foldable material. The choice of material is not necessarily a limiting feature of the invention. Wires 92 are then placed over the surface of the first layer 90 of material. The wires 92 may be retained in place by a glue or adhesive material 94. In this manner, the wire or wires 92 are secured against shifting relative to the material layer 90 so as not to be captured loosely between the material layers so that there is no need for extra holding devices such as crimps or the like to secure adjacent runs of the wire(s) to each other. The pattern of the wires 92 in the embodiment depicted is a series of spaced, parallel wires which run diagonally across the surface of the layer 90. Figures 6 and 7 illustrate in further detail the placement of the glue or adhesive 94 on the layer 90 and the positioning of the wires 92 on the layer 90 retained by the adhesive or glue material 94.
[0047] A second layer 96, substantially identical to the first layer 90, is then prepared with adhered, spaced, parallel wires 98. Alternatively, one of the layers 90 and 96 can be fabric material while the other is a non-woven material. The second layer 96 is rotated 180° relative to the first layer 90 and placed over the first layer 90 as depicted in Figures 8 and 9. Thus, the second layer 96, which includes wires 98, is fitted over the first layer 90 which includes wires 92. Again, the pattern of the matrix is not a limiting feature. The chosen matrix in this case is a series of crossed wires which have ends 100 that terminate along a boundary 102, by way of example, of the panel layers 90 and 96. [0048] As the next step, illustrated in Figure 10, the wires 98 and 92 are stitched into position for retention in the desired position by means of a stitching with nylon or thread 106, for example. The wires 92, 98 are retained substantially in position between the layers 90 and 96 by means of the adhesive or glue 94 as well as the stitching 106. [0049] Thereafter, a binding material 110 is provided at least along some of the boundary or edges 102 of the security panel assembly 62 as depicted in Figure 11. Thus, a binding material 110 such as a PVC binding material or any other type of somewhat flexible binding material 110 is fitted over the edge boundary 102 of the panel assembly 62 and subsequently, upon being fitted, is folded over the boundary edge 102 as depicted in Figure 12. The folded binding 110 is then stitched along stitch line 112 to form an edge of the panel assembly 62. The use of a polyvinyl chloride binding 110 or a similar material insures that the ends 100 of wires 92 and 98 will not pierce or project outwardly from the panel assembly. Of course, the wires 92 and 98 are bendable or flexible and thus may be a light cable material or screen wire or some other material that is not easily cut. Typically the wires 92 and 98 are a metal wire such as 0.7mm or steel wire, but any material which is resistant to cutting can be utilized in the construction. Typically, the wires 92, 98 are in parallel, spaced rows spaced 0.50 to 2 inches. [0050] Subsequently, as depicted in Figures 14 and 15 all of the panel edges 102 are bound so that the wires 92, 98 will not pierce or project undesirably from the interior security panel assembly 62. The binding 110 is thus preferably provided about the entire circumference of the interior panel assembly 62. In the illustration, the panel assembly 62 has a square configuration rather than that of a Roman numeral I. However, the configuration of the interior panel assembly 62 is not a limiting feature of the invention. [0051] Similarly, referencing Figs. 20-24, the illustrated panels 208 and 210 can have other configurations as previously discussed. Each of these panels has a single wire, wire 200 for panel 208 and wire 212 for panel 210, that is fixed as by adhesive thereto. As shown, these wires are looped adjacent the panel edges to avoid numerous free ends of multiple wires thereat instead only having the single pair of ends adjacent one of the side edges of each panel. Further, these wires cross themselves but because they are adhered to the associated panel, they do not require crimps or the like to hold the adjacent wire portions together to maintain the wire extending in a desired pattern along the panels.
[0052] After the security panel assembly 62 is fabricated, it is incorporated into a bag 20 in the manner described previously. The assembly 62 is thus incorporated as a security layer within the bag 20.
[0053] The cable member 38 associated with the strap 22 may be attached to the interior panel assembly 62. The shape and configuration of the exterior bag 23 and the interior panel assembly 62 may be varied in accord with a design consideration. The inclusion of one or more interior panel assemblies 62 within an exterior bag 23 may be adopted.
[0054] The specification and claims are intended to be interpreted broadly with respect to the scope and meaning of adjectives, adverbs and prepositions as well as nouns and verb forms. By way of example, though specific claim language may include the word "between", the interpretation of such a word shall not be limited to preclude extent of elements beyond boundaries of the example unless specific disclaimer is made or unless by virtue of prosecution the term is to be limited. Articles are also not to be limited and articles such as "a" and "an" shall not be limited to a single item or element unless specifically disclaimed. The examples of the invention should therefore not be interpreted as limiting unless indicated as such.
[0055] Thus, while there has been set forth embodiments of the invention, the invention is to be limited only by the following claims and equivalents.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is Claimed is:
1. A security bag comprising: an interior panel assembly including at least one panel; an exterior bag having an inside chamber enclosing the interior panel assembly, said exterior bag including at least one opening for access to the inside chamber of the exterior bag; and a carry strap for the exterior bag, said strap including a cable member with first and second ends; and said interior panel assembly including a panel having a first foldable material layer and a second foldable material layer connected together, and at least one wire between the connected material layers.
2. The bag of claim 1 wherein said interior panel has a boundary along an edge with a binding fastened over the edge to substantially encapsulate at least a portion of the material layers and the wire between the layers.
3. The bag of claim 1 wherein the interior panel assembly comprises a single panel.
4. The bag of claim 1 wherein the interior panel assembly comprises a single panel folded to form a multi-sided bag.
5. The bag of claim 1 where the interior panel assembly comprises a single panel with a matrix of crossed wires.
6. The bag of claim 1 including adhesive for binding the wire to at least one of the layers.
7. The bag of claim 2 including a wire pattern formed by generally straight, spaced wire segments, each segment extending generally between the edges of the layers.
8. The bag of claim 2 wherein the binding is stitched to the layers of material.
9. The bag of claim 1 wherein the material layers are stitched together.
10. The bag of claim 1 wherein the exterior bag includes a locking carbineer intermediate the ends of the strap.
11. The bag of claim 10 where the exterior bag includes a pocket for slidably receiving the carbineer.
12. A security bag comprising: an exterior bag having an inside chamber and including at least one opening for access to the inside chamber of the exterior bag; and a security panel assembly including a panel having a first foldable material layer and a second foldable material layer connected together, and at least one wire adhered between the connected material layers to be secured against shifting relative thereto.
13. The bag of claim 12 wherein said interior panel has a boundary along an edge with a binding fastened over the edge to encapsulate at least a portion of the material layers and the at least one wire between the layers.
14. The bag of claim 12 wherein the interior panel assembly comprises a single panel.
15. The bag of claim 12 wherein the interior panel assembly comprises a single panel folded to form a multi-sided bag.
16. The bag of claim 12 where the interior panel assembly comprises a single panel with a matrix of crossed wire portions.
17. The bag of claim 12 including adhesive for fixing the wire to at least one of the layers.
18. The bag of claim 13 including a wire pattern formed by generally straight, spaced wire segments, each segment extending generally between the edges of the layers.
19. The bag of claim 13 wherein the binding is stitched to the layers of material.
20. The bag of claim 12 wherein the material layers are stitched together.
21. The bag of claim 1 wherein said bag includes a bottom side and at least one lateral side and said panel assembly is juxtaposed at least in part to said bottom side and said lateral side.
22. The bag of claim 12 wherein said bag includes a bottom side and at least one lateral side and said panel assembly is juxtaposed at least in part to said bottom side and said lateral side.
23. A bag comprising: a base having an interior and an opening thereto; a cover for closing and opening the base opening, and a panel assembly extending along the base and cover for hingedly connecting the cover to the base.
24. The bag of claim 23 wherein the panel assembly includes plate members having wire therebetween.
25. The bag of claim 24 wherein the wire is a single wire that has loops and crosses itself and a pair of wire ends adjacent an edge of the panel assembly.
26. The bag of claim 23 wherein the base has a rigid frame member, the cover comprises a pair of cover members, and the panel assembly comprises a pair of panel assemblies for the corresponding pair of cover members.
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