Purses – wallets – and protective covers – Purse or handbag type – Changeable decorative appearance
Reexamination Certificate
2001-08-13
2003-05-13
Weaver, Sue A. (Department: 3727)
Purses, wallets, and protective covers
Purse or handbag type
Changeable decorative appearance
C150S113000, C190S110000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06561240
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to insertable purse organizers and more specifically to a purse organizer with selectively positionable vertical partitioning elements. The purse organizer of the present invention consists of one or more partitions and a means for selectively maintaining the positioning within a container, preferably a purse, handbag or carryall, hereinafter collectively referred to as a purse. The maintaining means for the dividers are at least two lengths of hook and loop material which, having an adhesive back, are adhesively positioned adjacent each other on opposing walls of the purse. At least one partitioning member is comprised of a length of suitable material having the mating element of hook and loop material fixedly positioned along the longitudinal edges of the partitioning element.
Partitioning elements can be of any length preferably extending substantially from the base to the top of the purse wall. By incorporating one or more partitioning elements and retaining means the purse can be divided into a plurality of compartments of varying size.
An additional element is provided wherein the purse organizer has spaced apart walls and a base with the partitioning retaining means fixedly positioned therein by any means such as adhesively or sewn to the interior walls thereof, whereby the partitioning elements can be selectively positioned between said retaining means. The purse organizer, having one or more partitions therein can be placed selectively placed with a purse.
The use of said purse organizer provides a means for dividing the purse into a plurality of compartments without modifications.
The present invention is portable, removable and fits within the interior of a purse and may carry such items as a cellular phone, calculator, wallet, check book, women's personal hygiene items and much more. It is the primary object of the present invention to provide an improved purse organizer with adjustable dividers for holding articles of different sizes securely that are readily accessible in an orgranized arrangement within a purse. The purse organizer provides the user with an organizational device in which loosely carried items may now be placed within various sized user designed compartments.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are other handbag organizer devices. Typical of these is U.S. Pat. No. 2,183,428 issued to McNary on Dec. 12, 1939.
Another patent was issued to Holden on Mar. 15, 1949 as U.S. Pat. No. 2,464,312. Yet another U.S. Pat. No. 3,964,529 was issued to Brod on Jun. 22, 1976 and still yet another was issued on Dec. 11, 1979 to Haskell as U.S. Pat. No. 4,177,909.
Another patent was issued to Siegel on Feb. 17, 1981 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,250,938. Another patent was issued to Sinsko on Aug. 6, 1985 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,532,972. Another patent was issued to Cohen et al on Feb. 12, 1991 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,991,980. Another patent was issued to Cantor on Feb. 26, 1991 as U.S. Pat. No. 4,995,436. Another patent was issued to Steinhart on Jun. 15, 1999 as U.S. Pat. No. 5,911,262 and another patent was issued to Roegner on Aug. 1, 2000 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,095,213.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,183,428
Inventor: A. H. McNary
Issued: Dec. 12, 1939
In a purse kit, a substantially rigid backing, a pair of straps, one disposed on each outer side of said backing and each strap being secured to the backing at both ends to form oppositely located fixed loops for retaining articles in position against the backing on each side thereof, attachment means on each of said loops, and an auxiliary strap attached at one end to said backing and having attachment means at its free end for engagement with the attachment on either end of said fixed loops.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,464,312
Inventor: W. B. Holden
Issued: Mar. 15, 1949
A quick-change bag insert comprising a substantially rectangular body member formed of flexible material, said body member having its end portions folded toward the center of said body member and secured thereto along the edges of said body member to form open pockets, a stiffening member removably positioned in each of said pockets whereby said body member may be folded about its center portion to form upstanding side members, means for releasably closing said pockets for holding said stiffening elements therein while providing for removal of said stiffening elements to enable cleaning of said body member, said side members having elements of flexible material secured to the exposed surfaces of said body member to form a plurality of external pockets for receiving articles to be carried in said bag, said insert being shaped to be received within a handbag while carrying said articles and being transferable with its contained articles from one handbag to another.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,964,529
Inventor: William F. Brod
Issued: 3,964,529
A purse kit for assembling a purse employing an outside covering chosen and provided by the purchaser. The kit includes a pre-scored stiffening member about which the outside fabric is folded, a preformed liner which is adhesively secured about its perimeter to the folded edges of the covering fabric and stiffening member and suitable hardware cooperating with perforations in the liner to provide footrests and a closure fastener for the purse.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,177,909
Inventor: Lois O. Haskell
Issued: Dec. 11, 1979
A convertible purse having three major components which may be separately and selectively utilized and independently or collectively carried by the user. The convertible purse may take the form of a large tote bag which may be carried by means of a shoulder strap or by means of crossed straps as a knapsack; a handbag which is carried within a major compartment of the purse and which may be separated therefrom to independently serve as a handbag, the handbag having means thereon for carrying cosmetic pouches and storing the same in the major compartment of the purse; and a clutch purse carryable by the handbag and also receivable within the major compartment of the purse. Each of the major components, the purse, the handbag and the clutch purse, is provided with pockets and compartments for individually and selectively receiving items to be carried therein whereby the overall convertible purse is capable of receiving and carrying a large number of items normally used in traveling or the like.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,250,938
Inventor: Milton I. Siegel
Issued: Feb. 17, 1981
A ladies handbag having a main handbag component and a separate detachable organizer clutch purse component is disclosed. The clutch purse has an organizer section for the convenient reception and display of cosmetic items and attaches to the main handbag at a hinged rear flap, or, in another embodiment, is receivable in an inner pocket of the main handbag. In one embodiment the organizer clutch is provided with expandable loops which conveniently retain cosmetic accessories in place. A viewing slot in the organizer clutch permits the user identification and access to the contained items. The organizer clutch includes a closure flap carrying a make-up mirror.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,532,972
Inventor: George V. Sinsko
Issued: Aug. 6, 1985
A device is provided for facilitating the rapid location of items contained within a purse. The device is comprised of a panel of substantially rectangular configuration having a center portion and paired end strips. A number of releasable fasteners adapted to engage said end strips are each provided with a flexible tether line which can be attached to a specific item in the purse. Indicia on the panel correspond to the sought items in the purse. The panel is attached to a sidewall of the purse using rivets which penetrate the center portion of said panel.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,991,980
Inventor: Alden M. Cohen et al.
Issued: Feb. 12, 1991
There is disclosed herein a bag which is constructed to form a primary loading compartment and an auxiliary load-carrying or promotional-item-carrying pocket. The bag includes front, back, side and bottom panels and a compartment forming partitio
Kroll Michael I.
Weaver Sue A.
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