Dual handbag system

Abstract

A dual handbag system that allows changing the appearance and function of a handbag. The system includes a handbag that has utility alone, in function and appearance. The system also includes an outer cover. The outer cover may include a divider and a zippered inner pocket. The handbag is insertable into the outer cover. Upper flaps fold down to engage over the handbag and secure the handbag to the outer cover. Magnets, snap fasteners, hook and loop fasteners or other types of fasteners may be used to secure the handbag in place relative to the outer cover. Partially open sides and top on the outer cover allow access into the handbag.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0001] The use of handbags, such as purses, have long been a critical accessory item for many women and men. The use of handbags range from use as a fashion accessory to functionality for carrying essential items. This wide range of uses for handbags often cause difficulty in utilizing a particular bag for an appropriate situation. Normally, multiple handbags are owned in order to have an appropriate handbag suitable for different occasions. Thus, it is often necessary to frequently change the contents of a handbag to other handbags depending on the situation. This is particularly a problem when traveling or otherwise away from home. [0002] Previous attempts at solving this problem have included providing reversible handbags or handbags with replaceable covers. These handbag systems typically use an inside pouch with either panels or an outer shell attachable onto the inside pouch to change the decorative appearance of the handbag. The outer shell or panels a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a dual handbag system that solves the problems of prior handbag systems by providing an elegant solution for the need of handbags in differing functions and environments. The handbag system includes an inner handbag that can be used by itself or attached to an outer cover for a different look and function. The inner handbag can be easily slipped into the outer cover without scuffing its outer surfaces, and the outer cover is securely attached to the inner handbag. The outer cover has partially open side panels that allow ease of access to the inner handbag without opening up the outer cover. It also has a divider that separates the inner handbag from a pocket formed in the outer cover, and a reinforcement strip may be included on the divider to provide a location for clipping a telephone, pager or other item. The handbag system may be of many different styles and designs, and it may be made of various materials and have top stitching or inside seams for strength and decoration."

Problems solved by technology

This wide range of uses for handbags often cause difficulty in utilizing a particular bag for an appropriate situation.

This is particularly a problem when traveling or otherwise away from home.

These prior attempts at providing are limited to a single inner bag that requires the addition of outer shells or panels to be useful.

The inner bag of these prior systems has no utility without these outer shells or panels.

This can be difficult when going between appointments, such as from the office to a social function, or when traveling to different locations.

Another issue with the prior handbag systems is that the inner bag is typically fully enclosed.

Also, the inner bag is not able to be easily accessed due to the type of fastening mechanisms between the inner and outer bags.

Thus problems exist in the use of handbags and prior handbag systems for use in differing functions and environments.

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