Shopping Bag

Abstract

A shopping bag includes first and second generally planar sides, each side having opposed ends, a top, and a bottom. The shopping bag also includes a carrying strap having opposed ends coupled to the first side, one strap end being relatively adjacent the first side top, another strap end being relatively adjacent the first side bottom. The first side bottom is joined with the second side bottom and the first side ends are respectively joined with the second side ends to define a cavity between the first and second sides. The cavity is accessible through an opening collectively defined by the first side top and the second side top. The first and second sides are deformable to allow said cavity to selectively expand and contract. The bag may include a second carrying strap such that the first and second carrying straps may be coupled to a user's arms.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to bags and, more particularly, to a shopping bag wearable by a consumer that is adapted to hold multiple bags or articles while in the process of shopping.[0002]One of the biggest challenges shoppers encounter is carrying all of their purchases from store to store until returning to their car. This is especially the case when a consumer is shopping at a mall where a large number of stores are connected or grouped together but at a distance from the consumer's vehicle. Carrying and keeping track of multiple bags of merchandise obtained from multiple stores is difficult.[0003]Various devices have been proposed in the art for carrying items of merchandise. For example, shopping carts are routinely used in grocery stores. Large bags with handles may be provided for holding merchandise from clothing stores and the like. Although assumably effective for their intended purposes, the existing devices do not provide a reusabl...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a shopping bag that can hold multiple other bags or articles while a consumer travels between stores while shopping. It can be attached to a user's arm and positioned on the user's shoulder or back. It has a drawstring for selectively securing the contents, and at least one compartment suitable for holding cold items or items that need to be insulated. The shopping bag is economical to produce and user-friendly to use."

Problems solved by technology

One of the biggest challenges shoppers encounter is carrying all of their purchases from store to store until returning to their car.

Carrying and keeping track of multiple bags of merchandise obtained from multiple stores is difficult.

Although assumably effective for their intended purposes, the existing devices do not provide a reusable bag for holding multiple shopping bags and that is wearable by a user.

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