Collapsible Laundry Container

Abstract

A collapsible laundry container includes an outer bag portion having a bottom and a plurality of sides extending upwardly from the bottom. An inner bag portion includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall. The inner bag portion is situated in an interior area of the outer bag portion. The bag portions are movable between a collapsed configuration in which respective side walls are generally adjacent respective bottom walls and an expanded configuration in which respective side walls extend upwardly from respective bottom walls. A cover member is removably coupled to one of the inner and outer bag portions and configured to prevent access to the inner bag portion interior area. The inner bag portion is permeable while the outer bag portion is impermeable.

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 531,915, filed Sep. 7, 2011, titled Luggage Buddy.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to laundry containers and, more particularly, to a collapsible laundry container configured to separate clean clothing from dirty clothing in a traveler's luggage.[0002]Travelers often attempt to keep clothing needing to be laundered separate from clean clothing in their suitcases. The traveler may attempt to keep already worn clothing on one side of the suitcase and clean clothing on the other. Unfortunately, clean and dirty clothing are often not kept completely separated and the clean clothing may still have to be laundered even though it was not worn. Some travelers may place their worn clothing in a plastic bag and then attempt to fit the bag into their suitcase. Unfortunately, one or more plastic bags of worn clothing may not fit well in the suitcas...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention is a collapsible laundry container that is easy to use and inexpensive to make. Its technical effects include improved durability, flexibility, and portability, making it easier to move and store clothes. Additionally, its design allows for efficient use of space, minimizing the amount of floor space needed when not in use. Overall, this invention provides a convenient, economical, and practical solution for handling laundry needs.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, clean and dirty clothing are often not kept completely separated and the clean clothing may still have to be laundered even though it was not worn.

Unfortunately, one or more plastic bags of worn clothing may not fit well in the suitcase.

In addition, placing wet clothing—such as swimsuits—in plastic bags may not prevent wet clothing from transferring moisture to clean clothing in the suitcase.

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