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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8109306 | Luggage piece with expandable access opening A luggage piece which provides a slim profile in a closed position and a larger opening in an open position when compared to a similar article without features according to this invention. The luggage piece includes at least one gusset, positioned along a side of th... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7412995 | Two in one handbag A two-in-one handbag has different color patterns in two different closed positions. The handbag's two connected halves have inner rectangular facades and have outer arcuate façades having multiple horizontal segment, the first and second halves each having a subst... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7246643 | Transformable purse system A transformable purse system that includes a base, multiple purse covers, multiple handle options, and alternatively multiple decorative clip options. The covers wrap around the purse base such that the ends of the base are left exposed and the end of the cover form... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7198083 | Handbag or the like with covered, see-through wall An improved handbag or the like having one entire side wall formed of a see-through panel which can be selectively exposed to permit facilitated viewing of items contained therein. The see-through panel is joined to an opaque panel to form a receptacle with an acces... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7152737 | Openable assembly with gripping aids and folding means An openable closure assembly including: a) a base having two end edges, a front longitudinal side and a back longitudinal side, a top surface and a bottom surface; b) an opening mechanism mounted on the top surface of the base adjacent to and spaced from both of the... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7137752 | Organizer cover with external concealment flaps An organizer cover, comprising first and second cover panels and a spine, an external surface, at least one organizer element, and at least one concealment flap. The spine is operatively coupled between the first and second cover panels. The first and second cover p... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118276 | Gift bag with napped filamentary surface A gift bag with napped filamentary surface of the present invention includes a gift bag having generally parallel front and rear panels, a pair of generally parallel side panels, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and two lateral edges, wherein the lateral edges... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7111714 | Slide fastener pull handle A slide fastener and related pull are disclosed. The pull is formed of an elongate strip of material defining a handle portion between a first end and an opposite second end. The first end of the pull is attached to the article bearing an elongate set of engaging st... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7000812 | Bicycle wheel bag A wheel bag for enclosing a bicycle wheel and attaching to a bicycle for transport along with a method for using the bag are described. In one embodiment, the bag is configured to be secured to a bicycle at three points while the bicycle is in a rooftop carrier for ... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6935661 | Access panel latching system A protective assembly for electronic components. The protective assembly has a chassis and a removable cover. The removable cover is secured to the chassis by a latch and a catch. The catch is biased by a spring to a first position. The latch slidingly engages the c... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6923302 | Luggage with visual inspection panels A luggage item interior may include various internal pockets. The outside face or material forming the luggage item is made from a clear plastic material covered by a removable opaque flap thereby providing ease of inspection of the contents of the luggage item from... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6807992 | Convertible handbag A handbag that has several flaps attached to the main body, which can be flipped from one side to the other by means of a cross bar attached to the top of each corner of said handbag, in order to change the color and appearance of the front or back sidewall to coord... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6637485 | Handbag or the like with covered, transparent wall An improved handbag or the like having one entire side wall formed of a transparent panel which can be selectively exposed to permit facilitated viewing of items contained therein. The transparent panel is joined to an opaque panel to form a receptacle wi... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6637484 | Mobile technology organizer handbag An improved handbag is disclosed which includes an enclosure having opposed front (3) and rear panels (6), opposed side gussets (5), a bottom panel (8) and a top opening (7) defined opposite the bottom panel (8). The top opening (7) is twice the width of ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6612350 | Carrying case having a bendable rigid skeleton A carrying case, such as a purse or fanny pack, having a skeleton formed of a bendable, rigid material. The skeleton has front and rear opposing sidewalls, each having an arcuate shape. The sidewalls are joined along the bottom longitudinal edges thereof ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6612771 | Loose leaf binding device A loose-leaf binding device has a first binder, a second binder, a plurality of sheets of loose-leaf paper disposed between the first binder and the second binder, and a coiled ring fastening the first binder, each sheet of loose-leaf paper, and the secon... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6564838 | Handbag with drawstring closure A calabash shaped handbag for carrying personal effects. The handbag includes a dome shaped bottom portion connected with a band to a more pliant upper portion. The top opening would include a drawstring for closing the bag, which is attached to the exter... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6318528 | Bag, a flap for a bag and its method assembly A bag includes a flap secured to the body of the bag, this flap being formed from a deformable piece and the bag further having at least two passages whose function is to allow the passage of a strap for the purpose of holding the flap on at least one wal... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6283183 | Ultimate organizer handbag The present invention provides a handbag equipped with a zipper for opening a section of the bag located between the front and interior walls thereof. When this section of the bag is unzipped, the faces of said front and interior walls are exposed and per... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6135179 | Handbag having an external transparent pocket with an interchangeable clock therein and visible therethrough An accessory for clothing. The accessory includes a handbag, a pocket, a clock, and apparatus. The pocket is transparent and disposed externally on the handbag. The clock is maintained in the pocket and is visible therethrough. The clock is interchangeabl... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6070628 | Handbag with magnetic closure flap Handbag with a magnetic flap closure arrangement both closes and latches the top of the handbag. The handbag has arcuate flexible side walls that expand when the front and rear walls of the bag are spread apart to an open position for the bag. The side wa... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6047752 | Handbag system Disclosed is a handbag system having a substantially rectangular body with an open middle compartment. Within the middle compartment are a plurality of sub-compartments sized for holding various personal safety items such as mace, a wireless phone and a p... | 04/11/2000 |
| 6044878 | Money purse A money purse for holding items such as money. The purse includes front and back panels coupled together to define therebetween a space with a top opening for holding items therein. The back panel has a cover flap extending therefrom for covering the top ... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5954170 | Combination organizer and accordion file A briefcase has front, center and rear panels dividing its interior into first and second compartments, the first of which has an accordion file positioned therewithin. A first cover embodiment overlaps the accordion file to close it off, while a second c... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5881787 | Purse with replaceable ornament A ladies purse comprises an ornamental clasp in which the ornament can be easily changed to allow the purse to be used with different apparel or for different social occasions. The clasp consists of a first magnetic clasp component fixed to the front pane... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5725039 | Handbag with reversible flap A handbag with a reversible flap has a handbag body with a open top. The flap has inner and outer panels, each with surfaces that can be selectively exposed to change the appearance of the handbag. The flap has a front cover portion that covers the front ... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5649581 | Purse having reversible exterior flap A purse construction has an exterior flap which can be selectively reversed to orient either a first or second flap surface outwardly.... | 07/22/1997 |
| 5579916 | Feminine hygiene carrier kit A kit for carrying feminine hygiene materials, such as individually sealed sanitary napkins. The kit includes a carrying case, napkins or like wiping or absorbent products, and scented disposal bags. The case has two mutually hinged sections, which mate i... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5503204 | Interchangeable flap handbag A purse has interchangeable variegated closure flaps which can be selectively attached and retained to the purse body by a spring loaded toggle lock and hasp system.... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5464108 | Container made from recycled product A bottle is recycled into a new article of manufacture. A container for articles is thus formed. Two simple cuts are made into a bottle, the neck recycled and the base formed into a holding cavity. A fold-over flap secures the articles in the cavity. Pref... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5394913 | Hinge for personal leather goods Personal leather goods (PLG's) such as wallets, billfolds, pocket calendars have a portion which is required to bend repeatedly. This bending causes cracking and extreme wear which adversely affects the looks of the item and reduces its useful life. Discl... | 03/07/1995 |
| 5265784 | Carrying sack for a motorcycle helmet A novel protective carrying sack for a motorcycle helmet having a generally hemispherical shape, comprising a pliable fabric body having a soft inside surface adapted to polish the surface of the helmet and an outer surface tougher than the inside surface... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5179987 | Bag, hand-bag, and any like travelling bag, with folding bag-closing upper member The bag is fitted at its top end portion with a substantially semi-cylindrical framework (a), with its arcuate part turned upwards, and with a shoulder strap or a handle (3) attached to rigid end sides (G1, G2) thereof. The bag body is fastened to the fou... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5117883 | Handbag A handbag has a side wall provided with a top rectangular opening. A rectangular flexible cover strip has a first end connected widthwise to the side wall and two peripheral edges. Each of a pair of zippers connects one of the peripheral edges to the side... | 06/02/1992 |
| 5009319 | Shape giving system for soft purses A purse including a series of flexible plastic inserts that gives the purse shape when the plastic inserts are bent and placed into the soft "skin" of the purse. These plastic inserts can be removed, if desired, so that the "soft" purse can return to a fo... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4989656 | Self-closing shoulder bag The present invention is a shoulder bag having a pouch made of flexible material that, once closed, will remain closed even if substantial weight is carried in the pouch. The construction of the pouch consists of joining together two substantially similar... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4977941 | Bingo bag with self-supporting vertical wall A bingo bag is formed by quilt material sewed into a hollow container that is open at its upper end. Fabric is stitched to the inner surface of the container to form a plurality of pockets. The quilt material is stiff enough that the bag sits in an uprigh... | 12/18/1990 |
| 4962800 | Designer handbag A designer handbag is formed as a flexible pouch having a top opening communicating with a hollow interior. Front and back surfaces of the pouch are formed from a fur pelt material. A flap is formed by a top portion of the back surface and is dimensioned ... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4907633 | Handbag assembly A handbag assembly according to which a variety of outer decorative coverings can be selectively attached to the main article carrying bag to suit the desired decor. The main article carrying bag, which has a bottom and opposed sidewalls, is of flexible b... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4843681 | Spring loaded hinge Hinge particularly adapted for wallets, purses, paper-holders, or the like, consisting of two hinge members (1, 2) which are made of leather or similar flexible material, and which along one edge thereof are each provided with a row of comb-like, spaced a... | 07/04/1989 |
