System, method and appartus for travel accessory

Abstract

A TSA-compliant accessory kit facilitates the carry-on of approved liquids for air travel. The kit contains clear, three ounce plastic bottles. Each bottle has a secured cap with large grips in different colors and with raised symbols for ease of distinction. The bottles and caps are housed in a closely tailored, quart-sized, zippered transparent bag with adhesive decals and a permanent marker pen for labeling the bottles.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Disclosure[0002]This invention relates generally to travel accessories and, in particular, to an improved system, method and apparatus for travel accessories that comply with the “3-1-1” guidelines established by the Travel Security Administration.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]The Travel Security Administration (TSA) has implemented restrictions on passengers for air travel. These restrictions are commonly referred to as the “3-1-1” guidelines. Currently, air travelers may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bags when going through airport security checkpoints. With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula, breast milk, and juice, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols that may be carried through a security checkpoint:[0005](a) All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger co...

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(a) All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller;

(b) All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a quart-sized, clear plastic bag with a zip-top closure at the top of the bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag; and

(c) Each traveler must remove his or her quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from his or her carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying the bag separately allows TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

These restrictions sometimes frustrate travelers as there is no ‘toiletry kit’ for air travel that complies with the “3-1-1” guidelines established by the TSA.

Accordingly, the flat design of the bags renders their volume less efficient for use with contents that are separately containerized, particularly with bulky, non-uniform containers.

Moreover, liquids stored in loosely packed containers with pop-top lids are more apt to leak and be accidently opened during handling and when subjected to the significant pressure changes encountered during a flight cycle.

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