Patent Application
20210085043
The present invention relates, in some embodiments thereof, to a modular handbag with detachable parts. The handbag includes a bag's body with front and back facets, side facets and a bottom facet. At least one of the bag's body facets is reversibly detachable, allowing a user to replace one or more of the facets and design the handbag as desired. The handbag may further include a top cover with an opening and one or more straps.
The majority of western population possesses several handbags, having different styles and colors for use in various occasions and clothing. Nevertheless, for economic or other reasons, a single handbag that can be redesigned to fit numerous occasions and purposes is often desirable.
Commercially available handbags include, for example, exchangeable accessories, inter alia, exchangeable straps, or decorations. Other commercially available handbags include one or more attachable compartments, such as cosmetics cases, wallets and additional compartments, that detach or fit each other. Such commercially available handbags are limited in their redesign properties and typically do not permit color/style/design adaptations.
The current invention pertains to a modular handbag having a handbag body with one or more replaceable facets that can be adapted and designed to fit various occasions/needs and styles.
The present invention pertains to an inventive modular, handbag with one or more detachable and replaceable portions, allowing to redesign/change color of the handbag, hence adaptation thereof to various occasions and/or clothing.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a modular handbag having detachable straps possessing various lengths and shapes that can be connected to the handbag so that the handbag can be configured to fulfill various needs.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a modular handbag with one or more detachable facets that can be readily interchanged, allowing a user to create different looks and styles of the handbag.
In an aspect of the invention, there is provided a modular and changeable handbag, the handbag comprises:
a front facet, a back facet, a first and second side facets, and a bottom facet, the facets, when joined together, form a bag's body, wherein at least one of the facets is reversibly detachable from the bag's body, allowing attachment and detachment and/or replacement thereof with an alternative facet.
In one or more embodiments, the front and back facets of the bag's body are reversibly detachable and interchangeable.
In one or more embodiments, the handbag further comprises side facets integrally connected to a bottom facet forming a unitary sides-bottom facet, the unitary sides-bottom facet is detachable and interchangeable within the handbag.
In one or more embodiments, the side facets of the bag's body are reversibly detachable and interchangeable.
In one or more embodiments, the bottom facet of the bag's body is reversibly detachable and interchangeable.
In one or more embodiments, the front facet, back facet, and first and second side facets, are reversibly detachable and interchangeable.
In one or more embodiments, the front facet, back facet, first and second side facets, and bottom facet are reversibly detachable and interchangeable.
In one or more embodiments, the one or more reversibly detachable facets is connected to adjacent facets via a reversible engagement mechanism.
In one or more embodiments, the reversible engagement mechanism selected from the group consisting of: a zipper, a snap, a button, a velcro, an adhesive, a magnet, a clasp, clips, custom made attachment, custom closure, key, lock, buckle, knot, bow, twist lock, turn lock, tuck lock, and combinations thereof.
In one or more embodiments, the handbag further comprising a top facet for covering a top opening of the bag's body. In one or more embodiments, the top facet includes an opening/closure mechanism for allowing opening and closing the bag's body.
In one or more embodiments, the opening/closure mechanism is selected from a group consisting of a zipper, a snap, a button, a velcro, an adhesive, a magnet, a clasp, clips, custom made attachment, custom closure, key, lock, buckle, knot, bow, twist lock, turn lock, tuck lock, and combinations thereof. In one or more embodiments, the top facet is connected to one or more of the bag's body facets via a reversible engagement mechanism.
In one or more embodiments, the reversible engagement mechanism is selected from the group consisting of: a zipper, a snap, a button, a velcro, an adhesive, a magnet, a clasp, a buckle and combinations thereof.
In one or more embodiments, the top facet is reversibly detachable from one or more facets of the bag's body.
In one or more embodiments, the bottom facet includes foldable side flaps configured to overlap bottom ends of the side facets and attach thereto.
In one or more embodiments, the flaps connected to the bottom ends of the side facets via an engagement mechanism comprising a magnetizing element and a corresponding magnetized element.
In one or more embodiments, the handbag further comprising one or more straps configured to connect the bag's body via straps attachment means disposed on one or more of the facets and corresponding attachment means disposed on the straps' ends.
In one or more embodiments, the straps selected from handle straps, shoulder straps and long cross-body straps.
In one or more embodiments, the straps attachment means selected from a clip, a buckle, a snap, an adhesive, a magnet, a snap hook-ring.
In one or more embodiments, the handbag used for allowing customized redesign of the handbag by replacement of one or more of the facets with one or more alternative facets having a different color, fabric and/or drawing.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical or/and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplary methods or/and materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be necessarily limiting.
Some embodiments of the invention are herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specific reference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of embodiments of the invention. In this regard, the description taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled in the art how embodiments of the invention may be practiced.
In the drawings:
It should be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated relative to each other for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding elements.
It is understood that the invention is not limited to the particular methodology, devices, items or products etc., described herein, as these may vary as the skilled artisan will recognize. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The following exemplary embodiments may be described in the context of exemplary handbags for ease of description and understanding. However, the invention is not limited to the specifically described products and methods, and may be adapted to various applications without departing from the overall scope of the invention. All ranges disclosed herein include the endpoints. The use of the term “or” shall be construed to mean “and/or” unless the specific context indicates otherwise.
The present invention pertains to a handbag with a bag body having one or more detachable parts that can be interchanged with compatible alternative parts and thereby allow the user to adjust/design/personalize the style and/or color of the handbag.
Fashion bags are typically sold as a single piece. In many cases, the straps and handles can be removed and changed, but the main compartment of the bag is provided as a single portion. The present invention pertains to a handbag wherein the bag's body can be designed by the user/wearer in color/style, allowing adaptation of the handbag to various occasions and clothing.
The herein disclosed handbag having a handbag body with one or more detachable parts. The one or more detachable parts can be replaced with alternative parts. The alternative parts may have a different style or color, allowing the user/wearer to design the bag as desired.
The bag's body include the following parts/facets:
a front facet;
a back facet,
a bottom facet,
a first side facet; and
a second side facet.
In one or more embodiments, one or more of the herein disclosed facets is detachable. In one or more embodiments, two or more of the herein disclosed facets is detachable. In one or more embodiments, three or more of the herein disclosed facets is detachable. In one or more embodiments, four or more of the herein disclosed facets is detachable. In one or more embodiments, all herein disclosed handbag facets are detachable.
In one or more embodiments, the front facet is detachable. In one or more embodiments, the back facet is detachable. In one or more embodiments, the front and back facets are detachable.
In one or more embodiments, the first side facet is detachable. In one or more embodiments, the second side facet is detachable. In one or more embodiments, the first and second side facets are detachable.
In one or more embodiments, the bottom facet is detachable.
In one or more embodiments, the one or more of the herein disclosed detachable facets is interchangeable with an alternative facet.
The alternative facet may be similar or even identical in size and/or shape to the facet it replaces. The alternative facet may be manufactured from a different material or fabric. The alternative facet may have a different style, contour, design, illustration and/or color, allowing the wearer to update/change the style/color/appearance of the bag. Optionally, the alternative facet is similar also in color and/or illustration to the original facet, allowing the wearer to replace specific outworn/dirty facets of the bag.
The one or more facets are connected to each other, thereby forming the bag's body. The one or more facets are reversibly connected to each other via an engagement mechanism, allowing the facets to connect and disconnect each other. Various reversible engagement mechanisms are contemplated. Non limiting examples include, a zipper, a velcro, an adhesive, a snap, a button, a magnet, and combinations thereof.
The one or more facets may conveniently include one or more internal pockets for storing belongings.
As described herein the handbag includes a main bag body comprising a front facet and a back facet. Optionally, one of the front and back facets are detachable. Optionally, both the front and back facets are detachable. Optionally, the front and back facets are similar, optionally identical in size and/or shape.
A user may change one or both the front and back facets and update the bag, using alternative facets of different styles and/or colors.
The front and/or back facets may include attachment means such as a buckle, and a grommet that allows to attach thereto one or more of the bag's straps.
In one or more embodiments, the bottom facet of the bag is detachable and connectable to one or more facets via an engagement mechanism. In one or more embodiments, the bottom facet of the bag is non-detachable and integrally manufactured with or connected to one or more of the bag facets via one or more seams. Optionally, a zipper extends along one or more ends of the bottom facet. Optionally, a zipper extends along longitudinal ends of the bottom facet. Optionally, a zipper extends along one or both width ends of the bottom facet. The bottom facet may, for example, include flaps that can be folded and overlap the lower ends of one or both side facets and/or one or both front and back facets and attach thereto via an engagement mechanism, for example via magnetizing forces. In an exemplary embodiment, the bottom facet includes a zipper at opposing longitudinal sides. In yet a further exemplary embodiment, the side ends of the bottom facet include flaps with an engagement mechanism in the form of a magnet that can connect lower ends of the side facets of the bag.
In one or more embodiments, the bag includes a first and a second side facets and optionally one or both side facets are detachable. The detachable facets connected to one or more other facets via an engagement mechanism. Optionally, a zipper extends along one or more ends of the side facets. Optionally, a zipper extends along longitudinal ends of the side facets. Optionally, a zipper extends along one or both width ends of the side facets. In one or more embodiments, a bottom width end of a first and/or second side facets does not include a zipper. In one or more embodiments, a bottom width end of a first and/or second side facets includes an engagement mechanism in the form of a magnet that allows an attachment to the flaps of the bottom facet. Optionally, the first and second side facets are similar, optionally identical in size and/or shape.
In one or more embodiments, the side facets integrally connected to a bottom facet forming a unitary/singular sides-bottom facet, the unitary sides-bottom facet is detachable and interchangeable within the handbag.
In one or more embodiments, the bag optionally includes a top facet configured to cover a bag's opening and optionally includes a bag's opening and closing mechanism. The top facet may be detachable, optionally, interchangeable with an alternative top portion having a different style/color/contour. The top facet may include flaps or strings.
The top facet may include an engagement mechanism allowing attachment thereof to the front facet, the back facet, the first side facet and/or the second side facet. The top facet includes for example one or more snaps configured to attach one or both the front and back facets. The top facet may be foldable and/or flexible such that one or more ends or flaps thereof is foldable and can overlap and attach one or more top ends of the front facet, the back facet, the first side facet and/or the second side facet.
The top facet may include a closure/opening mechanism allowing closing and opening the handbag. Various closure/opening mechanisms are contemplated such as a zipper, snaps, an adhesive, a magnet, and any pf the alike. In an exemplary embodiment, the top facet includes a closure/opening mechanism in the form of a zipper extending along a length, optionally the midline of the top facet and an engagement mechanism in the form of snaps configured to connect both longitudinal ends of the top facet to the top ends of the front and/or back facets. In an exemplary embodiment, the top facet includes a closure/opening mechanism in the form of a push clasp and an engagement mechanism in the form of zipper configured to connect a longitudinal end of the top facet to the top end of the front or back facet. The herein disclosed handbag may optionally further include one or more straps of various lengths and designs. The various straps may connect the front, the back, the first side and/or the second side facets via an attachment means connected at one or both ends of the straps. The attachment means may be of various forms including, but not limited to a clip, a buckle, a snap, an adhesive, a magnet, a snap hook-ring, and any of the alike. The various straps may present various lengths for allowing various purposes and uses.
The straps may present a length of between about 8 cm and up to about 50 cm. For example, a handle strap may have a length of about 10 cm. For example, between about 8 cm and about 14 cm. A shoulder strap may have a length of about 14 cm. For example, between about 14 cm and about 20. A longer cross-body strap may present a length of up to about 50 cm. The various straps with attachment means can connect complementary attachment means disposed on one more facets of the bag. For example, a female snap may connect a male snap, a hook or clip may connect a ring, etc.
For example, a short handle can be attached, for example, to the rings or bridges disposed on the front and back facets. A longer shoulder straps can attach to attachment means disposed on top of the front and back facets. Long cross-body straps can attach attachment means disposed in the side facets.
The herein disclosed handbag may be manufactured from various materials. Non limiting examples of materials suitable for manufacturing the herein disclosed handbag include, leather, canvas, suede etc.
In yet another exemplary embodiment, the top facet includes small side openings allowing insertion of attachment means through the openings.
As illustrated and described herein above, the instant invention provides a handbag with one or more detachable parts. Such handbag design and configuration advantageously allow bag owners to personalize their bag as desired and according to their needs.
Referring now to the drawings,
Front facet 102 and back facet 103 may be essentially similar in size and/or shape. Front facet 102 and back facet 103 may be identical in size and/or shape. Nevertheless, front facet 102 and back facet 103 may be different in size and/or shape as long as they can associate with other bag facets to thereby form bag body 101.
First side facet 104 and second side facet 105 may be essentially similar in size and/or shape. First side facet 104 and second side facet 105 may be identical in size and/or shape. Nevertheless, first side facet 104 and second side facet 105 may be different in size and/or shape as long as they can associate with other bag facets to thereby form bag body 101.
An engagement mechanism in the form of zippers 130 may be used to allow the attachment of the bag facets to thereby form bag body 101. Nevertheless, alternative engagement mechanisms are contemplated and may be applicable. Non limiting engagement mechanisms include, a velcro, an adhesive, snaps, buttons, magnets, and combinations thereof.
Optionally, one or more internal pockets 140 for storing belongings may be sewed internally in one or both front facet 102 and back facet 103 (
The handbag 100 may further include one or more straps. For example, a handle strap 121 as well as a shoulder strap 120 are incorporated to bag body 101. In this particular embodiment, straps 121 attached to front facet 102 and back facet 103 via dedicated rings 112 incorporated onto front facet 102 and back facet 103 and clips 113 that can connect the rings 112. Shoulder straps 120 attached to front facet 102 and back facet 103 via dedicated rings 110 attached to the top ends of front facet 102 and back facet 103 and clips 113. Other embodiments can be applicable and have the straps 120 and 121, attach to bag body 101 via other attachment means, such as fasteners, by sewing, via hooks, snaps, velcro or other manners. An exemplary embodiment of handbag 100 includes rings 110 connected to the top ends of front facet 102 and back facet 103 via sewed loops 111. Along cross body strap 123 may be optionally further incorporated to handbag 100 (shown in 7).
Bottom facet 106 (shown individually in
Flaps 109 may be folded to overlap at least partially bottom ends of the side facets 104 and 105 from externally. Alternatively, flaps 109 may be folded to overlap at least partially bottom ends of the side facets 104 and 105 from internally.
As illustrated herein, the engagement between the one or more facets of handbag 100 includes connecting the facets 102, 103, 104 and 105 via the engagement mechanisms, here zippers 130 and folding internally flaps 109 and connecting them to side facets 104 and 105 via magnets. Alternative engagement mechanisms are contemplated as described herein.
As illustrated in
In an exemplary embodiment and as illustrated in
An engagement mechanism in the form of zippers 230 may be used to allow the attachment of the bag's facets to thereby form bag body 201. In handbag 200, zippers 230 continuously extend along the side ends and bottom end of the first and second facets 202 and 203, respectively. Two longitudinal zippers 230 disposed at opposing side ends of unitary bottom-side facets to allow the engagement thereof with the front facet 202 and back facet 203.
A fourth detachable/replaceable part may be further added, i.e., a top facet. Various alternatives may be applicable as a top facet, for covering an opening of bag body 201. As illustrated in
Each of the following terms: ‘includes’, ‘including’, ‘has’, ‘having’, ‘comprises’, and ‘comprising’, and, their linguistic, as used herein, means ‘including, but not limited to’, and is to be taken as specifying the stated component(s), feature(s), characteristic(s), parameter(s), integer(s), or step(s), and does not preclude addition of one or more additional component(s), feature(s), characteristic(s), parameter(s), integer(s), step(s), or groups thereof. Each of these terms is considered equivalent in meaning to the phrase ‘consisting essentially of’.
Each of the phrases ‘consisting of’ and ‘consists of’, as used herein, means ‘including and limited to’.
The term ‘method’, as used herein, refers to steps, procedures, manners, means, or/and techniques, for accomplishing a given task including, but not limited to, those steps, procedures, manners, means, or/and techniques, either known to, or readily developed from known steps, procedures, manners, means, or/and techniques, by practitioners in the relevant field(s) of the disclosed invention.
Throughout this disclosure, a numerical value of a parameter, feature, characteristic, object, or dimension, may be stated or described in terms of a numerical range format. Such a numerical range format, as used herein, illustrates implementation of some exemplary embodiments of the invention, and does not inflexibly limit the scope of the exemplary embodiments of the invention. Accordingly, a stated or described numerical range also refers to, and encompasses, all possible sub-ranges and individual numerical values (where a numerical value may be expressed as a whole, integral, or fractional number) within that stated or described numerical range. For example, a stated or described numerical range ‘from 1 to 6’ also refers to, and encompasses, all possible sub-ranges, such as ‘from 1 to 3’, ‘from 1 to 4’, ‘from 1 to 5’, ‘from 2 to 4’, ‘from 2 to 6’, ‘from 3 to 6’, etc., and individual numerical values, such as ‘1’, ‘1.3’, ‘2’, ‘2.8’, ‘3’, ‘3.5’, ‘4’, ‘4.6’, ‘5’, ‘5.2’, and ‘6’, within the stated or described numerical range of ‘from 1 to 6’. This applies regardless of the numerical breadth, extent, or size, of the stated or described numerical range.
Moreover, for stating or describing a numerical range, the phrase ‘in a range of between about a first numerical value and about a second numerical value’, is considered equivalent to, and meaning the same as, the phrase ‘in a range of from about a first numerical value to about a second numerical value’, and, thus, the two equivalently meaning phrases may be used interchangeably.
The term ‘about’, is some embodiments, refers to ±30% of the stated numerical value. In further embodiments, the term refers to ±20% of the stated numerical value. In yet further embodiments, the term refers to ±10% of the stated numerical value.
It is to be fully understood that certain aspects, characteristics, and features, of the invention, which are, for clarity, illustratively described and presented in the context or format of a plurality of separate embodiments, may also be illustratively described and presented in any suitable combination or sub-combination in the context or format of a single embodiment. Conversely, various aspects, characteristics, and features, of the invention which are illustratively described and presented in combination or sub combination in the context or format of a single embodiment, may also be illustratively described and presented in the context or format of a plurality of separate embodiments.
Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.
All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated in their entirety by reference into the specification, to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated herein by reference. In addition, citation or identification of any reference in this application shall not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present invention. To the extent that section headings are used, they should not be construed as necessarily limiting.
