Patent ID: 9615642
Date: 2017-04-11
CPC Classifications: A45C

Claim:
1. A carrying bag comprising: an internal volume; an insert comprising an outer portion, an inner portion, and a longitudinal length substantially greater than a lateral width; the outer portion of the insert comprising a non-abrasive and non-rigid material; the inner portion of the insert comprising a material adapted to absorb impact; and wherein the insert comprises a plurality of panels and wherein at least two adjacent panels are separated by a seam; a plurality of elastic retaining members interconnected to an interior surface of said carrying bag and sized to engage the seam, wherein at least one of said plurality of elastic retaining members comprises a first end securely fixed to the carrying bag, wherein said insert may be positioned in a selected orientation to form one or more compartments which can be altered in size, wherein at least one of the elastic retaining members is operable to be received by the seam of the insert between adjacent panels and retain the insert in a desired position, and said insert can be adjusted to a plurality of shapes.