GB2293094A - Multi-purpose bag - Google Patents

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GB2293094A
GB2293094A GB9418828A GB9418828A GB2293094A GB 2293094 A GB2293094 A GB 2293094A GB 9418828 A GB9418828 A GB 9418828A GB 9418828 A GB9418828 A GB 9418828A GB 2293094 A GB2293094 A GB 2293094A
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Yvonne Anne Binks
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D7/00—Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits
    • A41D7/006—Beach clothing not designed for swimming
    • A41D7/008—Beach capes or robes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C9/00—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/02—Towels

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Abstract

A bag consists of a flattened tube of towelling material open at each end. In this condition it can be used as a blanket or to enclose a person whilst they are changing. The tube may be folded in half so that corresponding pairs of touch and close fasteners 1, 2, 3, 4 interengage to form closed edges of a bag of which the mouth may then be closed by drawstrings 5. <IMAGE>

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THE " CHANGING " BAG This invention relates to a 'bag' that can be used as a cubical for changing.
Changing facilities are very few and far between especially at large events like N larathons, Fun Runs. and crowded beaches. Cubicles can be hired but at a great cost and are not transportable or reusable anwhere. anytime.
According to this present invention. this can be used many times. washed in a conventional washing machine. canied as a bag over the shoulder containing all your change of clothes. It folds down into a full length double sided bath towel. Easy access at the top and bottom of this bath tube enables the person to quickly become discreetly covered .3 change of clothes is made under the 'cover' - the (R,T,M) cover is then dropped to the ground. both sides are connected together by veloro,fastenings the drawstring at each end are gathered together to form the bag - pockets are then available to hold the changed or wet clothing.
A special embodiment of the invention will non be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which Figi Shows in plan the basic sheet of material.
Fig2 Illustrates the construction of the form of the towelling tube.
( tM) Fig3 Shows the complete 'changing bag' with draw strings top and bottom and velcro#seals either side at 1 - 1.
FigA Shows the 'changing bag. in use as a 'tent' for discrete changing.
Fig5 Shows action to convert from a changing tube to a bag Fig6 Shows conversion of the 'changing bag' to a shoulder bag.
Referring to the drawings. the bag comprises of a piece of towelling (AB) material 1300 mm in length and 1500 mm in width. One side is sewn together to form a 'tube' both sides of the tube (RTM) have velcro#sewn onto them (1.2.3.4). The top and bottom of the article has been turned to form a hem which enables the drawstring (5) to be threaded through.
In order to use the 'bag' as a changing facility' both ends are open to form a tube. The open ended tube can be entered either by stepping into or pulling over head and shoulders. The drawstring (5) is then pulled to form a gather at the neckline securing the top end of the tube.
Changing now takes place inside the tube. the towel can be used for dazing the body, prior to putting on dn, clothing. inside the tube.
In order to convert the 'changing bag to a carrying bag - the towel is then placed flat. the (RTM) bottom is then joined to the top and secured by pressing the velcroCtnps ( 1 to 3 & 2 to 4) at either side. the bag now formed offers two compartments for the wet clothes change ot clothing. The drawstrings (5) can now be pulled together to form the handles of the bag thus closing the bag.

Claims (8)

1 A 'changing bag' that comprises of a towelling fabric which can be used to carry leisure items - and unfold into a 'changing tube' and can also be used as a towel.
2 The 'changing bag' as claimed in claim 1 provides the necessary detail to transform the bag into a leisure towel.
3 The changing bag as claimed in claim 1 and 2 provide the given means to then form it into a changing tube which can be worn over the body and secured at the neck.
4 The changing bag as claimed in claim 2 and 3 is now being used as a changing facility.
5 The changing bag as claimed in claim 3 and 4 can be folded in half and sealed together (RTM) using the velcro on either side to form a two bag compartment.
6 The changing bag as claimed in claim 5 can then be gathered at both ends by the cords to form a bag.
7 The changing bag as claimed in claim 6 can then be used to hold items in the pockets provided by the open ends of the bag.
8 A 'changing' bag substantially described herein with reference to Figures 1-6 of the accompanying drawing.
GB9418828A 1994-09-19 1994-09-19 A mutipurpose towelling article Expired - Fee Related GB2293094B (en)

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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2394397A (en) * 2002-10-25 2004-04-28 Roger Harvey Slee A changing garment
AT14022U1 (en) * 2013-05-28 2015-02-15 Dapper Kathinka Convertible bag
GB2520420A (en) * 2013-10-18 2015-05-20 Uzma Akhar Chaudhry An improved towel
US10226087B2 (en) * 2015-03-13 2019-03-12 Belinda A. Held Multipurpose fabric memento

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB219458A (en) * 1923-06-14 1924-07-31 Violet Maud Davidson An improved shelter or cover for bathers' use
GB676141A (en) * 1950-02-22 1952-07-23 Yacht & Commercial Rigging Com A combined bathing tent and bag
GB686715A (en) * 1950-09-26 1953-01-28 Ralph Mytton Bayley A beach bag
US4188988A (en) * 1977-06-13 1980-02-19 Agyagos Ferenc I Sheet assembly for use as a multipurpose tote bag

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB219458A (en) * 1923-06-14 1924-07-31 Violet Maud Davidson An improved shelter or cover for bathers' use
GB676141A (en) * 1950-02-22 1952-07-23 Yacht & Commercial Rigging Com A combined bathing tent and bag
GB686715A (en) * 1950-09-26 1953-01-28 Ralph Mytton Bayley A beach bag
US4188988A (en) * 1977-06-13 1980-02-19 Agyagos Ferenc I Sheet assembly for use as a multipurpose tote bag

Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2394397A (en) * 2002-10-25 2004-04-28 Roger Harvey Slee A changing garment
AT14022U1 (en) * 2013-05-28 2015-02-15 Dapper Kathinka Convertible bag
GB2520420A (en) * 2013-10-18 2015-05-20 Uzma Akhar Chaudhry An improved towel
US10226087B2 (en) * 2015-03-13 2019-03-12 Belinda A. Held Multipurpose fabric memento

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