Abstract:
The Laptop Computer Bag with a Detachable Purse is designed to meet the needs of a female traveler or commuter, while minimizing the number of bags that have to be carried. When detached, either bag can be utilized independently, but the primary focus of the detached bags is the purse. It is totally disguised as a part of a joined bag and appears as a single unit, making it professional in appearance for the business woman.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
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       STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT 
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       NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT 
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       REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX 
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       INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC APPENDIX 
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       STATEMENT REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR A JOINT INVENTOR 
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       BACKGROUND OF INVENTION 
       [0007]    The idea of the bag came into being as a result of the difficulties arising from passage through TSA security checkpoints, especially for quick, short trips which do not require large amounts of luggage. I, as well as female colleagues, were always running into trouble with TSA and/or the airlines for too many carry-on bags. The need to reduce the number of bags to avoid checked bags, but still be able to carry a purse and a computer bag was a necessity. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0008]    The Laptop Computer Bag with a Detachable Purse is designed to minimize the number of items carried through security check points at airports by combining what has traditionally been two bags into one. The utilization of a separating zipper to combine the two bags provides a unbreakable connection between the bags. When detached, either bag can be utilized independently, but together, the joined bag functions as one unit, serving a dual purpose. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]      FIG. 1  From the front, the pair of bags appears as one bag. In this design, the border on the laptop computer bag is shown in contrast to the body fabric of the bag, but matching the fabric of the purse. The zipper holding the two bags together is hidden by a fabric flange. A horizontal pocket is incorporated into this design (different pocket configurations can be used). In addition, joining the two bags together creates a deep pocket between the two, giving easy access to personal items. An adjustable, detachable shoulder strap, as well as handles, are shown on the computer portion of the bag. The adjustable, detachable shoulder strap for the purse is hidden in the deep pocket between the two bags. 
           [0010]      FIG. 2  From the back, only the laptop computer bag is visible, with the top border contrasting to the body of the bag. Both shoulder strap and handles are shown. 
           [0011]      FIG. 3  From the top, both bags are visible. Both have zippered openings and the tops of both bags are the same color (straps removed for clarity). 
           [0012]      FIG. 4  From the bottom, both bags are visible, with the fabric of the laptop computer bag contrasting to the fabric of the purse (straps removed for clarity). 
           [0013]      FIG. 5  From the sides, both bags are visible, with the fabric of the laptop computer bag contrasting to the fabric of the purse. The zipper of the laptop computer bag extends down the side of the bag from the top, to allow easy removal of the computer. Both shoulder strap and handles are shown. 
           [0014]      FIG. 6  From the front, the two bags are shown as separated, with the back half of the zipper clearly showing across the bottom of the laptop computer bag and extending up both sides. The front half of the zipper remains hidden on the back of the purse. The contrasting colors still appear on the laptop computer bag, but the purse now appears as separate entity, in one color. Both shoulder strap and handles are shown on the computer portion of the bag, as well as the shoulder strap of the purse. 
           [0015]      FIG. 7  From the back, the two bags are shown as separated, with the front half of the zipper clearly showing across the bottom of the purse and extending up both sides. In construction the front half of the zipper is invisible, hidden by a fabric flange. Both shoulder strap and handles are shown on the computer portion of the bag, as well as the shoulder strap of the purse. 
           [0016]      FIG. 8  From the sides, the two bags are shown as separated, with the separated halves of the zipper clearly showing extending up the sides. The contrasting colors still appear on the laptop computer bag, but the purse now appears as separate entity, in one color. Both shoulder strap and handles are shown on the computer portion of the bag, as well as the shoulder strap of the purse. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0017]    The construction of the bag utilizes fabric for reduced weight, interlining and stiffening to provide stability and strength. All hardware is metal, zippers are plastic and purse strap is webbing, encased in the same fabric as the purse. 
         [0018]    Construction 
         [0019]    Standard (9×13) computer bag (utilizing contrasting fabric for the purse): 
         [0020]    Outer fabric (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front and back: 
                 11 × 12 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Sides 
                 11 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Bottom 
                 12 × 3 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Top/upper sides 
                 16 × 4 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Border 
                 12 × 3.5 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0021]    Interlining, heavyweight (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front and back 
                 15 × 12 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Sides 
                 11 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Bottom 
                 12 × 3 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Top 
                 21 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0022]    Foam, open cell, ½″ (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front and back 
                 14 × 11 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Sides 
                  2 × 11 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Bottom 
                  2 × 10 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Top 
                 21 × 1.5 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0023]    Lining (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front and back 
                 15 × 12 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Sides 
                 11 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Bottom 
                 12 × 3 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Top 
                 21 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0024]    Interlining—lightweight pellon (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front and back 
                  15 × 12 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Sides 
                 11 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Bottom 
                 12 × 3 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Top 
                 21 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Stabilizing insert 
                 15 × 3 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Zipper, 2 way 
                  18″ 
                 1 each 
               
               
                   
                 Zipper, separating 
                  30″ 
                 1 each 
               
               
                   
                 Webbing, 1″ (cut size inches) 
                 12 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Webbing, 1″ (cut size inches) 
                  3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Webbing, 2″ (cut size) 
                 48 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Reinforcing inserts (cut size) 
                   1 × 1.5 
                 6 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 “D” Rings 
                   
                 2 ea 
               
               
                   
                 Hooks, Swivel 
                   
                 2 ea 
               
               
                   
                 Tri-glide 
                   
                 1 ea 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0025]    Outer Computer Bag
   1. With right sides together, stitch front outer fabric to front border.   2. Place interlining against wrong side of front panel, staystitch all four sides of front outer   fabric (with attached border) to interlining.   3. With right sides together, stitch back outer fabric to back border.   4. Place interlining against wrong side of back panel, staystitch all four sides of back outer fabric (with attached border) to interlining.   5. Place interlining against wrong side of side panels, staystitch all four sides of side panels to interlining.   6. Mark center point on bottom edge of front panel.   7. Mark center point on pull side of separating zipper.   8. Match center points of front panel to center point of zipper, stitch across bottom and up both sides to the ends of the zipper, with zipper teeth clear of seam.   9. Mark center point on front edge of bottom panel, sew to front panel.   10. Sew side panels to side edges of bottom panel.   11. Sew side edges of side panels to front panel.   12. Mark center point on bottom edge of back panel.   13. Match center point of bottom edge of back panel to center point of bottom panel and stitch across bottom and up both sides.   14. Place interlining against wrong side of top panel, 1″ from edge. Fold face fabric over edge of interfacing and stitch.   15. Mark center point of folded edge of top panels.   16. Mark center point of 2 way zipper.   17. Match center points of zipper and top panels and stitch.   18. Mark center point of top front panel and back panel.   19. Mark center point of both sides of top panels.   20. Match center point of one side of top panel to front panel.   21. Create handle by inserting ends of 1″ webbing into seam, leaving approx 7″ between each end. Staystitch in place.   22. Stitch across top and down the sides, leaving 2″ clearance at the joining to the lower side panel.   23. Place reinforcing patches on inside of bag, over webbing and stitch through all thicknesses.   24. Match center point of the second side of top panel to back panel.   25. Create handle by inserting ends of 1″ webbing into seam, leaving approx 7″ between each end. Staystitch in place.   26. Stitch across top and down the sides, leaving 2″ clearance at the joining to the lower side panel.   27. Place reinforcing patches on inside of bag, over webbing and stitch through all thicknesses.   28. Thread a “D” ring onto 3″ length of 1″ webbing, folding at center. Fold top edge of lower side panel to inside and stitch folded strip of webbing to lower side panels.   29. Stitch upper side panel to inside lower side panel, leaving folded webbing with “D” ring protruding on outside of bag.   30. Place reinforcing patches on inside of bag, over webbing and stitch through all thicknesses.   31. Repeat steps 22 through 24 for second side of bag.   32. Thread 2″ webbing through loop on end of swivel hook, fold and stitch across.   33. From free end of webbing, thread tri-glide onto webbing, then thread second swivel hook onto webbing.   34. Thread free end of webbing through bottom center of tri-glide and stitch across.   
 
         [0061]    Outer bag is complete. 
         [0062]    Inner Lining for Computer Bag
   1. Place pellon against wrong side of bottom lining panel, stitch three sides, zigzag edges on all three sides (creates “envelope” effect).   2. Feed form panel into envelope, stitch closed and zigzag edge.   3. Stitch pellon panels to inside of each lining panel, leaving top edge open. Zigzag edges on all stitched sides.   4. Stitch each combined panel to the four edges of bottom panel.   5. Stitch sides of front and back panels to side panels   6. Place strip of pellon at lower edge of side panels. Stitch to side seams, leaving bottom and top of strip free.   7. Feed foam panel into each envelope.   8. Stitch each panel closed and zigzag edge.   9. Place pellon against wrong side of top lining panels, stitch three sides, zigzag edges on all three sides.   10. Insert foam panels and stitch each panel closed. Zigzag final edge.   11. Mark center point of top front panel and back panel.   12. Mark center point of both sides of top panels.   13. Match center point of one side of top panel to front panel and stitch across top and down the sides, leaving 2″ clearance at the joining to the lower side panel.   14. Insert ends of stabilizing panel into open strips at bottom of side panel, creasing at corners.   15. Insert completed foam liner “box” into bag.   16. Match center points on top front and back of bag to center points of liner.   17. Turn edge of liner inside (so folded edge borders zipper) and hand stitch liner to outer bag, making sure to clear zipper at all points.   
 
         [0080]    Computer bag is complete. 
         [0081]    Purse, 10×8 
         [0082]    Outer fabric (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front: 
                 11 × 11 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Back panel 
                 11 × 9 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Sides/Bottom 
                  5 × 32 
                 1 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Top 
                 11 × 3 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Strap 
                 50 × 3 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0083]    Interlining, heavyweight (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front and back 
                 11 × 9 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Sides/Bottom 
                  4 × 29 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Top 
                 11 × 1.5 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
         [0084]    Lining (cut size in inches), 
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                 Front and back 
                 11 × 9  
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Sides/Bottom 
                 3 × 2 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Top 
                 11 × 3  
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Pocket (outside front) 
                  9 × 12 
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 Pocket (inside) 
                 9 × 5 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Reinforcing inserts (cut size) 
                   1 × 1.5 
                 2 pieces 
               
               
                   
                 Webbing, 1″ (cut size) 
                 48  
                 1 piece 
               
               
                   
                 “D” Rings 
                   
                 2 ea 
               
               
                   
                 Hooks, Swivel 
                   
                 2 ea 
               
               
                   
                 Zipper, invisible 
                 12″ 
                 1 each 
               
               
                   
                 Zipper 
                 12″ 
                 1 each 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
         
       
       
         1. Place interlining against wrong side of back panel, staystitch all four sides of back outer fabric to interlining. 
         2. Create darts at bottom corners, one inch at seam line and extending one inch into panel. 
         3. Mark center point on bottom edge of back panel. 
         4. Mark center point on the non-pull side of separating zipper. 
         5. Match center points of back panel to center point of zipper, stitch across bottom and up both sides to the ends of the zipper, with zipper teeth clear of seam. 
         6. Place interlining against wrong side of side/bottom panel, 1.25 inches from edge. 
         7. Fold face fabric over edge of interlining, stitch in place. 
         8. Mark center points on folded edge of side/bottom panel and center point on back panel. 
         9. Match center points of side/bottom panel to back panel, overlapping zipper and raw edge of back panel by one inch. 
         10. Sew side/bottom panel to back panel creating a second stitching line, clearing zipper by three-quarters of an inch. 
         11. Cut front panel across, four inches from top edge. 
         12. Cut interlining across, three inches from top edge. 
         13. Place interlining against wrong side of top front panel, one-quarter inch from edge of cut. 
         14. Stitch in place without folding over. 
         15. Repeat steps 13 and 14 on bottom of front panel. 
         16. Place one side of invisible zipper against the right side of cut edge of top, matching raw edge to tape side of invisible zipper, stitch in place. 
         17. Repeat step 16 for bottom portion of front panel. 
         18. Place top edge of pocket lining against top portion, right side, of face panel. 
         19. Stitch one quarter inch from edge, through face fabric and zipper. 
         20. Repeat step 19 for bottom portion of front panel. 
         21. Stitch sides of pocket closed on both sides. 
         22. Turn zipper to wrong side of front panel and stitch across ends of zipper (inside seam allowance) at both ends. 
         23. Create darts at bottom corners, one inch at seam line and extending one inch into front panel. 
         24. Mark center point of front panel, bottom edge 
         25. Mark center point of side/bottom panel. 
         26. Match center points and stitch down side across bottom and up other side 
         27. Place interlining for one side of top panel, one inch from edge of face fabric. 
         28. Fold face fabric over edge of interlining and stitch in place. 
         29. Staystitch remaining three sides. 
         30. Repeat steps 28 and 29 on second top piece. 
         31. Mark center points of both top pieces (folded sides) and each side of standard zipper. 
         32. Match center points of zipper and top pieces. 
         33. Stich in place, close to folded edge. 
         34. Mark center point of front panel, top edge 
         35. Mark center point of top panel, front edge. 
         36. Trim interlining at both ends of zipper and fold under face fabric to fit front panel. 
         37. Stitch into place. 
         38. Repeat steps 34 through 37 for back panel and back of top panel. 
         39. On upper side panels, thread “D” rings onto excess fabric, fold to inside and stitch in place. 
         40. Place reinforcing squares on inside of panel over stitching and stitch in place. 
         41. Place face fabric for strap over webbing, ⅜″ from edge, stitch in place. 
         42. Turn excess fabric at ends of strap to inside and stitch in place. 
         43. Fold fabric around webbing, tuning under raw edge and stitch in place. 
         44. Thread finished ends of strap through circles of swivel hooks and stitch across. 
       
     
         [0129]    Outer purse is complete. 
         [0130]    Lining for Purse
   1. Roll edge of pocket panel and stitch across.   2. Place pocket panel against front lining panel, matching bottom and side edges.   3. Staystitch along all three sides   4. Mark center points of front and back panels.   5. Mark center points of side/bottom panels.   6. With right sides together, stitch all pieces together.   7. Roll center edges of top panels, stitch across.   8. Roll end edges of top panels, stitch across.   9. With right sides together, matching raw edges, stitch top panels to front and back panels.   10. Trim excess fabric on side/bottom panel to fit outer purse.   11. Roll raw edge and stitch across.   12. Hand stitch top of side panels to outer purse.   13. Hand stitch top center panels to edge of zipper, making sure to clear zipper at all points.   
 
         [0144]    Purse is complete.