Patent ID: 7628187
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: A45C,A45F

Abstract:
1. A versatile, two-piece carrying bag comprising: (a) a base bag comprising at least one central interior compartment and at least one exterior base fastening strap, the at least one base fastening strap being attached at a first end of the base fastening strap to the base bag; (b) a removable overskirt that fits closely over an exterior of the base bag, the overskirt being open at the top and bottom, the base fastening strap extending over a substantial portion of the overskirts when the overskirt is on the base bag; (c) at least one attachment mechanism attached to the base bag for removably attaching the overskirt to the base bag, the at least one base fastening strap being removably attachable at an opposite, second end of the base fastening strap to the at least one attachment mechanism; and (d) at least one end strap fastening mechanism on the base bag, and at least one end fastening strap attachable to the at least one end strap fastening mechanism; wherein a first end of the at least one end fastening strap is attached to a bottom portion of an end panel of the base bag, a second, opposite end of the at least one end fastening strap being removably attachable to the at least one end strap fastening mechanism; wherein the overskirt does not comprise any attachment mechanism for attaching the overskirt to the base bag; wherein an opposite, second end of the at least one base fastening strap of the base bag comprises a strap aperture; and wherein the at least one base bag attachment mechanism is a toggle attachment attached to a front or rear panel of the base bag, the toggle of the at least one attachment mechanism being insertable through the strap aperture.