Handbags

Abstract

A handbag system which zippered panels create expanding or contracting interior space in accordance to the users' needs at the moment, while adding design interest and color coordination by zipping open or closing panels, or by zipping on or off the several panels which define the shape of the bag. Additional decorative panel(s) with cut outs and removable inserts may be applied, increasing usability and versatility. Another handbag system has two or more interchanging elements that provides several expressly different fashion options according to the users' needs by utilizing a combination of differing colors, textures, weaves, patterns, fabrics, leather, vinyl or other composite material suitable for this application not mentioned here. The reversible (bi-facial) exoskeleton comprising of a base, sides and of a cutwork or other innovative figure ground reversal design method of allowing the bifacial insert visibility through the exoskeleton to add contrast and visual interest.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional patent application No. 62 / 696,601, filed Jul. 11, 2018, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0002]Embodiments of the invention relate generally to handbags. More particularly, embodiments of the invention relate to a “four-way bag” having an exoskeleton that can be reversible as well as having an insert positionable within the exoskeleton. The exoskeleton can take on various designs, including those with cutouts, stencils or open work formed therein to permit visualization of the insert therethrough. These cutouts may further permit additional pieces to be threaded into or attached to the exoskeleton, where these additional pieces may be interchanged to provide different bag designs, colors, styles or the like. Embodiments of the invention further relate to a “Zipper Bag”, where the bag may be coll...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent is for a handbag that can expand and contract to provide different styles and options for the user. The handbag has separate panels with different colors and patterns that can be collapsed or unziapped and removed. There is also a separate detachable zipper panel that can be added to the handbag to further expand its usability. Additionally, if all components of the design are sewn together, two reversible zippers are utilized to create different visual interest and sizes of the handbag. Using multiple exoskeletons and inserts increases the wearability of the handbag by more than ten-fold.

Problems solved by technology

Often, when one purchases a handbag, the exterior design is fixed and it is difficult to later change or customize the design.

Further, the interior size and shape are often fixed without the ability to adjust or change its configuration.

With respect to size adjustability, some conventional bags use a gusset to provide multiple sizing possibilities, but, such bags may, with continual use, lose its contracted shape.

Some conventional bags may use interior partitions that permit expansion but only results in one possible size change configuration.

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