Patent ID: 9603427
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: A45C

Claim:
1. A flat, rectangular flap for attaching an item to one or more rings, the flap comprising: a fixed edge that is permanently affixed to an outer surface of a bag, thereby allowing an edge opposite to the fixed edge to pivot toward and away from the bottom, exterior surface of the bag, wherein the bag comprises a plurality of walls and the bottom surface encompassing an interior of the bag; means for temporarily securing a first surface of the flat, rectangular flap against the outer surface of the bag, wherein the means for temporarily securing the flap against the outer surface of the bag comprises one or more hook and loop fastener strips on the first surface of the flap, wherein the one or more hook and loop fastener strips are located on the first surface of the flap so as to mate with corresponding hook and loop fastener strips that are located on the outer surface of the bag; wherein a width and a length of the flap are substantially equivalent to corresponding width and length dimensions of the bottom surface of the bag to which the flap is attached; three openings through the flap, wherein the three openings form a straight line along the flap, and wherein each respective one opening comprises a grommet, each respective one grommet being dimensioned so as to allow a binder ring to pass through the respective one grommet; and a semi-enclosed pouch that is dimensioned so as to retain a tracking device.