Pocketbook system with interchangeable decorative outer jackets

Abstract

A pocketbook system with interchangeable decorative outer jackets, the pocketbook system including a foundation bag with at least two major faces and at least two minor faces. The at least two major faces have a surface area equal to or greater than the at least two minor faces. There is at least one set of handles, where the two ends of a single handle are affixed to each of the at least two major faces. A reversible decorative outer jacket is designed to partially or fully envelope each of the at least two major faces. A pair of openings on the decorative outer jacket are each positioned to align with the handle ends on each of the at least two major faces. The handle ends provide for temporarily and securely attaching a decorative outer jacket to the foundation bag.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to pocketbooks and pocketbook systems. More particularly, the invention relates to a pocketbook system and a method of using the pocketbook system which includes one or more decorative outer jackets which attach to the exterior of the pocketbook. The outer jackets may be reversible with similar or different designs on each side of the decorative outer jackets. In addition, each side of the decorative outer jackets may be made from or may include similar or different materials. The pocketbook includes a pair of handles to carry the pocketbook system as well as to secure a decorative outer jacket to the exterior surfaces of the pocketbook.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Women have been known to be fashion and accessory conscious. They will regularly purchase clothing which reflects their fashion preferences. In addition, they will often purchase multiple pocketbooks to mix and match with their clothing ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]In embodiments of the invention, the interchangeable decorative outer jacket is comprised of two folding panes attached to the base panel where the folding panes are attached to the base panel using a connecting material which allows the folding panes to rotate at least one hundred and eighty degree about the base panel. The hinge system allows the decorative outer jacket to seamlessly hug the foundation bag thereby creating the perception of a new bag that is different than the foundation bag alone.

Problems solved by technology

The use of multiple pocketbooks may possibly lead to several problems, for instance, the costs associated with the purchase a number of pocketbooks.

Also, changing pocketbooks daily or multiple times a day to satisfy one's fashion needs is not only time consuming, but will often result in leaving an essential item, such as cell phone or keys, in a previously used pocket book that has been switched out for another pocketbook.

Other common problems may include the inability to clean or remove a scratch from the exterior surface of a pocketbook or general wear and tear, which may degrade the aesthetics of the pocketbook and possibly makes it unfit for the purposes for which it was purchased or intended.

There have been various attempts to solve some of these problems but cited prior patents have not been successful in solving them all.

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