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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7300206 | Self-emptying bag having a quick coupling buckle assembly, in particular for shoulder-strap A self-emptying bag having a quick coupling buckle assembly, in particular for shoulder-strap, has a buckle assembly (4) comprised of two parts (40, 41) that are respectively fixed to two sections (201, 202) of a shoulder-strap (200) of a... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7277013 | Robbery-preventing and body-protecting handbag A robbery-preventing and body-protecting handbag includes a bag body, an automatic disengaging device, a circuit control device, a buzzer and a shoulder strap. The automatic disengaging device is installed between the bag body and the shoulder strap, having separabl... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7152772 | Diaper bag A diaper bag body according to the present invention includes a bag body 1, and a storage pocket 10 disposed on a back surface 1a facing a user's back of the bag body 1. A folded sheet 13 such as a sheet for changing diapers... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7100211 | Bib having an internal pocket for storing items A bib includes an edge. The bib also includes an internal pocket. The pocket has an opening that extends along the edge of the bib. ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7086437 | Purse and method for purchasing a customized purse The present invention relates to a method for sale of a custom made purse through a kiosk or Internet system. On computer screens, an individual purchases a purse and chooses the options, the size, the color, the fabric and everything necessary for the making of a c... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7059371 | Security handbag system A security handbag system comprising a purse with a detachable portion removably coupled to the side of the purse and attached to the waist of a user. The detachable portion has pockets to hold the users valuables including cash, credit cards, defensive chemical spr... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6945293 | Purse organizer The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which allows a purse or handbag to be organized. The invention contemplates various sized compartments to accommodate the individual needs of a particular consumer. While the embodiments of this invention have been disc... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6925691 | Ergonomic non-recoiling secure belt worn pouch An ergonomic, non-recoiling belt worn lower abdominal pouch stays securely in place without bouncing and recoiling, and is secure from theft. The lower abdominal pouch includes a front panel joined at a bottom edge thereof and along two side edges to a rear panel, f... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6922876 | Seat belt cover A seat belt cover comprising a flat tubular member through which a seat belt of a motor vehicle is passed to be covered therewith, wherein, the flat tubular member has i) a slit-shaped opening provided at its lower end and having a width larger than the width of a t... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6695022 | Tethered wallet A wallet (10) includes a pocket portion (12) defining a front panel (14), a rear panel (16), a bottom (18), side edges (20), (22), an open top (24), and a flap portion (26) that extends from the rear panel (16) for folding over the open top (24) to engage... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6494241 | Bridal accessory apparatus A bridal accessory apparatus is comprised of an enclosure capable of holding therein important personal items such as cosmetics, facial tissues and mints in a secure fashion and further being capable of removable attachment to conventional bridal bouquet ... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6340235 | Adaptable electric accessory system for containers, receptacles, and the like An adaptable electric accessory system comprising a receptacle having an interior compartment, an illumination apparatus, and a power source for supplying power to the apparatus. The system may be provided with an insert removably positioned in the interi... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6283182 | Ejection device to expel objects from the inside of a bag in the event of a bagsnatching Ejection device to expel objects from the inside of a bag in the event of a bag-snatching, the bag comprising an expandable sack below a lining (400), a compressed gas feeder (2) including an elongated housing (20) operatively connected to the expandable ... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6155715 | Locking security device A durable, water-resistant, locking pouch to safeguard package or parcel deliveries, with connected cable and anchor clamp. The cable provides a means to secure the pouch from under or behind a fixture such as a door. An anchor clamp, attached to the end ... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6113268 | Weighted carrying case A carrying case is provided including a base with an open top. Also included is a top assembly have a top face with a downwardly extending peripheral lip integrally coupled thereto and depending therefrom for defining an interior space and an open bottom ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6032709 | Self-emptying bag A self-emptying handbag having a bag portion for carrying articles, a strap attached to the bag for carrying purposes, an expandable sack carried within the bag portion and having a volume when expanded greater than the volume of the bag portion, and an a... | 03/07/2000 |
| 5887770 | Convertible waist pack, day backpack and shoulder bag A multiple use pack is designed for convenience, security and optimal use of space and structures which can be sued as a waist pack, a day backpack or a shoulder bag. A back face of the waist pack slides by means of a long belt loop on a removable, adjust... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5762169 | Retractable auxiliary luggage case attachment and security tether mechanism and method An auxiliary luggage attachment and security tether mechanism secure an auxiliary luggage case to a main luggage case for support on and by an exterior surface of a main luggage case, and secure at least the main luggage case to an object. The attachment ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5678620 | Anti pickpocket pouch A pouch useful for storage of valuables usually carried by a traveller. The pouch is designed for insertion into a suitable pocket of the traveller and an extending flap of said pouch overlaps the folded pouch and folds down over the exterior surface of t... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5642095 | Alarm for a card shaped object An alarm system is provided for a card shaped object comprising a holder for the card shaped object and a detecting apparatus for detecting the absence of the card shaped object from the holder and a device transmitter. The transmitter device sends a sign... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5551496 | Concealable wallet A concealable wallet comprising a wallet member having a pocket for storing items and an attachment strap for securely attaching the wallet member to the garment while in use. The pocket is accessible through a sealable opening and is sized to allow flat ... | 09/03/1996 |
| 5542590 | Theft resistant pouch for use in a motor vehicle The present invention contemplates an articles storage pouch designed to attach to an automobiles existing safety-belt hardware for securing articles thereby deterring theft and preventing the enclosed articles from shifting about the passenger compartmen... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5318084 | Shoulder strap with integral pockets A shoulder strap with integral organizer enclosure for attachment to luggage and the like. The enclosure has several zippered compartments for holding personal items which are frequently needed during travel. When worn over the shoulder, the enclosure is ... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5314102 | Handbag assembly A handbag including various fasteners which enable the handbag to be unfastened and reassembled so that it can be worn by the user, for example around the ankle.... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5285833 | Theft resistant purse A purse designed to be worn by an individual, the purse being specifically designed to reduce the possibility of the purse being snatched away from the individual, the purse including a panel of material having a fold along which the panel of material is ... | 02/15/1994 |
| 5197525 | Anti-theft handbag A method and means for protecting valuables is disclosed. An anti-theft handbag is comprised of multiple segments which separate upon extraordinary pulling. A first segment is detachably secured to a second segment via a break-away pocket.... | 03/30/1993 |
| 5127536 | Expandable shopping bag An expandable carrying bag having a front surface, a rear surface, two side surfaces and an open top. The bag is characterized by at least one open loop on at least one surface of said bag. The loop is of a size sufficient to accommodate insertion of a fo... | 07/07/1992 |
| 5061086 | Security pouch A flexible security pouch has a wide upper mouth, a front face, a back face, a bottom and two foldable lateral faces. The pouch is provided with a foldable flap at the upper margin of the back face and a pair of straps extending laterally in opposite dire... | 10/29/1991 |
| 5005111 | Purse light assembly A light assembly is used in a purse and is releasably attached to one inside surface of such purse by a hook-and-loop fastener. The light includes a switch which automatically turns on the light as soon as the purse is opened, and includes an alarm system... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4995436 | Anti-theft handbag A method and means of safely securing valuables in the form of a break-away handbag. Removable reattachable adjacent bag segments are mounted to each other by means of snaps, VELCRO or the like. One or more bag segments act as a decoy and are positioned f... | 02/26/1991 |
| 4885570 | Steal and burglar preventive purse A purse includes a wavy wire fully distributed on a purse casing and an alarm formed in the casing whereby upon a cutting or breaking of the wire by a thief or pickpocket, the disconnection of wire will actuate the alarm sounding for preventing its robbin... | 12/05/1989 |
| 4811768 | Underarm security pouch for carrying cash receipts container A security pouch of a size adapted to hold a cash receipts container in a vertical position and adapted to be worn by an individual suspended from the shoulder and adjacent the side of the individual's chest and under the individual's arm, including, an o... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4804122 | Theft protection purse A theft protection purse is set forth wherein a secondary purse is positionable within a compartment of said purse including a Velcro (™) securable flap encloses said secondary purse for access thereto. Said secondary purse includes a flexible tether se... | 02/14/1989 |
| 4792026 | Apparatus for locking a carrying case A carrying case having a zipper-type closure element includes a pair of spaced apart pockets for receiving a cylindrical locking device carrying a lockable safety pin pivotal into and out of a closed position with a lock element. The locking device is ret... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4682692 | Carrier with indicia mounting means A carry-all with indicia mounting means is disclosed. At least one wall of the carry-all includes indicia bearing region for personalizing and identifying the carry-all. Indicia mounting structure includes upper and a lower indicia securing regions for se... | 07/28/1987 |
| 4570688 | Security wallet A foldable wallet intended to be secured on or about the user's person, by means of a cord. The wallet is made of various panels peripherally secured to each other, and defining a number of separate pockets for receiving and storing articles such as passp... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4162695 | Handbag with thermal theft protection system A handbag is provided with a switching means which is activated when an excessive removal force is applied to the handbag's carrying strap. The switching means is connected in series with a battery and resistance wires. The wires preferably run under the ... | 07/31/1979 |
| 4118692 | Bag alarm device A bag alarm device utilizes a bar slideably affixed to the interior surface of a closure flap of a handbag extending outwardly from the marginal edge thereof. A pair of electrical contacts are urged into a closed position when the free end of the bar is p... | 10/03/1978 |
| 4067290 | Purse theft alarm A theft alarm device adapted to be utilized between a lady's purse and the strap associated therewith, and constructed of a housing means including a whistle forming a part thereof, with an aerosol container having a valve at one end thereof and mounted w... | 01/10/1978 |
| 4046296 | Belt holster purse assembly A belt holster purse includes an elongate belt element the ends of which are adapted to be releasably connected. At least one peripherally extending slot is formed in selected segments of the side wall of the belt element. At least one purse member is sli... | 09/06/1977 |