US20160198829A1

US20160198829A1 - Purse with enclosed hooks

Info

Publication number: US20160198829A1
Application number: US14/593,319
Authority: US
Inventors: Vanessa Austin; Willie F. Austin
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-01-09
Filing date: 2015-01-09
Publication date: 2016-07-14

Abstract

A handbag that includes: a body portion, where the body portion includes four sides, two sides that have a first length and two sides that have a second length; support bars on each side of the body portion; a buckle attached to each support bar; a strap, where the strap extends from each support bar; a hook enclosure at the base of the strap attachment; an inner pocket within each hook enclosure; and an expandable hook within each inner pocket. A rod may be provided at a top edge of each side having the first length and preferably a spiritual emblem is placed on at least one of the sides having the second length.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a purse that includes enclosures for hanging hooks.
2. Description of Related Art
Purses provide a fashion accessory principally used by women. The typical purse or handbag includes at least one strap and an enclosure in a bag form for the users to insert various items. Many of the purses and bags are such in various designs, sizes, shapes, colors for different purposes. The handbag further may be carried over the shoulder or placed over the arm of the user. Due to the various designs and styles handbags and purses have become a status symbol for many consumers. These various styles and designs may have enormous price tags associated with them. However many lack some of the basic capabilities that are associated with the daily use of a purse or handbag. It would therefore be advantageous to have a handbag that is capable of serving the practical needs of a consumer. Further it would be advantageous to have a handbag that is available to the public at a reasonable cost that provides effective functionality for the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a handbag that includes: a body portion, where the body portion includes four sides, two sides that have a first length and two sides that have a second length; support bars on each side of the body portion; a buckle attached to each support bar; a strap, where the strap extends from each support bar; a hook enclosure at the base of the strap attachment; an inner pocket within each hook enclosure; and an expandable hook within each inner pocket. A rod may be provided at a top edge of each side having the first length and preferably a spiritual emblem is placed on at least one of the sides having the second length.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts a front view of a handbag in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a side view of a handbag in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 depicts straps used in conjunction with the handbag according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a hook hanger used in conjunction with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention relates to a handbag that includes a hidden hook attachment for use to assist in the hanging of the bag. The present invention provides an effective and efficient handbag design for consumer use. The handbag design according to the present invention includes a strap that may be varied in length but uniquely includes pockets or enclosures that provide placement of hook enclosures that enable the user to hang the bag from a stationary object. Many users of handbags must eventually place the bag down. One feature of the present invention includes a hook that provides a means to hang the bag when not in use.
In reference to FIG. 1 a front view of a handbag 100 is a depicted. The handbag 100 includes a body portion of 40 that has a strap 50 attached thereto. Support bars 42 a, 42 b each support the attachment of strap 50 to each side of the body portion 40. Decorative buckles 41 a, 41 b are provided for each respective support bar 42 a, 42 b. Extending from the support bars is the strap 50. The strap 50 includes a hook enclosure 54 that encloses and contains a hook attachment that allows for the hanging of the bag 100 from a stationary object. At the top of the body portion 40 is a rod 52 that extends from each end of the bag 100. The rod 52 provides further support of the material used to create the body portion 40.
FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the bag 100 in accordance with the present invention. As shown the strap 50 extends from one side of the body portion 40 to the opposing side of the body portion 40. Each end of the strap 50 is attached to a buckle 41 as shown in FIG. 2. Further the side view of the body portion 40 includes a decorative or spiritual emblem 45. The spiritual emblem 45 in this particular embodiment is shown as a cross but may be used for other spiritual emblems suitable for placement on the side of the body portion 40. Further end points for the rod 52 are also shown on each respective side of the body portion 40.
FIG. 3 provides a sectional view of each hook enclosure 54. The hook enclosures 54 include an inner pocket 56. Within each inner pocket 56 is a hook 60 that is removable and useful for placement of an object to hang the bag. An extended view of the hook 60 is depicted at FIG. 4. As shown in FIG. 4 the hook 60 includes a side bar 12 a attached to a hinge 10 a that connects to a top bar 12 b and a hinge 10 b on the other side of the top bar 12 b. Extended downwardly from the hinge 10 b is a second side bar 12 c. This arrangement creates a hooking configuration so that the hook 60 may be easily placed over a door 15 as show in FIG. 4. Use of this hook 60 is not exclusive to doors and therefore these hooks 60 may be placed on other stationary objects that allow for the hanging of the purse bag 100 in accordance with the present invention. The present invention provides a handbag that is effective and practical for use for any consumer. The handbag is designed for a cost-effective alternative for a woman's accessory. Further the handbag includes the hook enclosures to assist in the placement of the bag when not in use. The instant invention has been shown and described in what it considers to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made there from within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A handbag comprising:

a. a body portion, where the body portion includes four sides, two sides that have a first length and two sides that have a second length;

b. support bars on each side of the body portion;

c. a buckle attached to each support bar;

d. a strap, where the strap extends from each support bar;

e. a hook enclosure at the base of the strap attachment;

f. an inner pocket within each hook enclosure; and

g. an expandable hook within each inner pocket.

2. The handbag according to claim 1, further comprising a rod at a top edge of each side having the first length.

3. The handbag according to claim 2, further comprising a spiritual emblem on at least one of the sides having the second length.