Abstract:
An interchangeable/convertible handbag system consisting of several components including but not limited to a bag body, a bag flap closure, handles and accessories (examples being but not limited too—pocket strip(s), cell phone case, key ring, pockets with closures, decorative additions) These components easily transfer from one piece to the other to create a visually appealing and functional handbag while being able to change the visual appearance and efficiency according to ones needs.

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REFERENCES CITED—US PATENT DOCUMENTS  
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                 6,968,880 
                 Aug. 22, 2003 
                 Lady&#39;s interchangeable outer carrying bag 
               
               
                 6,237,660 
                 May 29, 2002 
                 Purse System 
               
               
                 7,028,730 
                 Apr. 18, 2006 
                 Pocketbook Interchangeable 
               
               
                 111/370,551 
                 Mar. 9, 2006 
                 Handbag with Interchangeable Covers 
               
               
                 4,263,951 
                 Apr. 28, 1981 
                 Interchangeable Accessory System 
               
               
                   
                   
                 for Handbags 
               
               
                 D408146 
                 Apr. 20, 1999 
                 Removable organizer liner for handbag 
               
               
                 3,414,033 
                 December 1968 
                 Interchangeable Purse Insert 
               
               
                 6,029,723 
                 Feb. 29, 2000 
                 Interchangeable Purse 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
       [0002]    The field of invention relates to the Handbag/Purse Industry and more importantly a handbag with interchangeable/convertible parts. Although the above patents show removable parts and pieces they all contain a base bag to which these pieces belong to. The Interchangeable/Convertible Handbag System for which this application pertains to has bag bottoms that are used to build upon and can be changed while allowing all parts to be interchangeable. For example U.S. Pat. No. 6,029,723, Ser. No. 11/370,551 refer to a base bag with a slip cover part for the cover flap which is already attached to the bag base. The invention here has a separated base for each bag to further add pieces too. The base bag for U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,029,723, 7,028,730, Ser. No. 11/637,436, U.S. Pat. No. 6,237,660, have the option to change by placing a slip cover (also referred to as the inner and outer bag) from the bottom to cover the bag while changing the appearance. 
         [0003]    In comparison, the application being filed, the flap closure attachment is completely removable and interchangeable as is the bag bottom interchangeable with other bag bottoms where one does not slip into the other as shown in other patents. As cited in the above patents the base bag pertains to a certain shape while this application does not refer to a specific shape or size because this can be changed as shown in  FIG. 5  for a completely different conversion method but of the same concept. This application refers to the system idea of all parts interchangeable, not the design/shape/size of the bag or flap. 
         [0004]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,263,951 refers to an interchangeable accessory system for handbags where parts are already attached for simplicity in organization as this application pertains to the bag, the closure and the accessories which fit within this scope and can be put together as need be. 
         [0005]    Many inventions have been addressed before in regards to interchangeable/convertible bags and accessories. Where this current invention is an expansion upon such designs which will allow the consumer to build a bag that pertains to the functions of their choice and alter the amount of storage, change the colors, change the materials and add or remove accessories to meet their daily needs. Daily needs may pertain to style choice, size choice, coordinating to ones fashion choice for the day, storage choice, etc. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
       [0006]    In brief this invention pertains to the concept of being able to create a multitude of styles by changing the parts. Example being: If you have two different bag bottoms, two different flap closures and two different handles you can have at least (but not limited) to 32 diverse looks. Thus making this an affordable way to have more then one handbag for the price of one. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS  
         [0007]    FIG.  1 —front (A) and back (B) view of bag bottom sample
         2 —female fastener     4 —male fastener     6 —Bag Bottom     8 —‘o’ or ‘d’ ring attachment for handles     10 —inside view of bag bottom       
 
           [0013]    FIG.  2 —top (B) and back (A) view of flap closure sample
         2 —female fastener     20 —flap cover (lining)     22 —flap cover     24 —fastener cover       
 
           [0018]    FIG.  3 —handle  3  Views (A,B,C)
         2 —female fastener type     4 —male fastener type     30 —handle construction from material     32 —double snap hook     34 —single swivel snap hook     36 —‘o’ ring or ‘d’ ring attachment       
 
           [0025]    FIG.  4 —accessory addition samples-pocket strip with interior view of pocket strip (A)
       cell phone carrier with interior view (B)   Key fob with attachment view (C)     50 —pocket strip constructed of material     52 —thin fabricated loop     54 —fastener type     56 —installed view with a portion taken out to view interior     57 —key fob     58 —split ring     60 —single pocket to use with cell phone, eye glasses, etc.       
 
           [0035]    FIG.  5 —front view of exterior decoration, pockets for other conversion options
         2 —femle fastener type     4 —male fastener type     9 —‘o’ ring or ‘d’ ring     70 —bag bottom type  2       72 —single exterior pocket add on sample (a) front (b) back     74 —single exterior pocket  2  add on sample (a) front (b) back     76 —single exterior pocket  3  add on sample (a) front (b) back     78 —single exterior pocket  4  add on sample (a) front (b) back     80 —exterior decoration add on sample  5  (a) front (b) back       
 
           [0045]    FIG.  6 —sample front view of fully constructed handbags
         90 —flap closure ( FIG. 2  A,B) to bag bottom ( FIG. 1  A,B) and handle ( FIG. 3 )     92 —back view of bag type one together     94 —type 2 bag ( FIG. 5 ) with decorative add on ( 80 )     96 —type 2 bag ( FIG. 5 ) with exterior pockets( 74 , 78 ) add on sample placement       
 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION  
       [0050]    The invention relates to a handbag system that allows you to interchange pieces to convert the handbags visual appearance. The pieces refer to but not limited to a bag bottom, a flap closure, a handle and accessory add on pieces. 
         [0051]    This handbag system will allow women to change the appearance of her handbag, to better coordinate with her choice of clothing for the day as well as give her the option of creating or taking a way extra space, adding or taking away accessories and going from daytime to evening with ease. The bag system consists of countless parts to create diverse looks. 
         [0052]    The bag body or bag bottom ( FIG. 1 ) as well as the flap closure ( FIG. 2 ) will consist of materials such as cloth, leather, vinyl, plastic ( 6 ) but not limited too the mentioned fabrication types. The body will consist of two sides and a bottom of any shape or size with a multitude of fastener type elements ( FIG. 1   2 &amp; 4 )attached in even increments on the front side and back side. These fastener pieces may be but not limited to snap fasteners, hook and loop tape, zippers, buttons, etc. 
         [0053]    The bag bottom piece can be attached to another bag bottom by aligning the fasteners ( FIG. 1  A- 2  and B- 4 ) to create extra carrying space. The placement of the fastener elements on the bag bottoms ( FIG. 1  A- 2 ) will coincide with the same type fastener attached to the flap closure piece. ( FIG. 2A-2 ) Once the flap closure is attached to the back of the bag bottom/body ( FIG. 1B ), the flap can then be folded over the top edge of the bag ( FIG. 1)and attach  the edge of the flap cover ( FIG. 2  B- 2 ) to the fastener piece located on the bag bottom front ( FIG. 1  A- 4 ) thus creating a closure for safe keeping of daily essentials. When another look or style is desired you can then remove the flap closure and exchanged with a different style, shape, color, etc . . . to create a new style appearance. 
         [0054]    The handle options ( FIG. 3  A,B,C) for the bag may consist of material ( 30 )such as cloth, leather, vinyl, metal, chains but not limited too. At various lengths and widths this allows the bag owner to choose the length best suited for their needs and allows for a variety of design choices. Handle attachment consists of a variety of applications: The first consisting of the fabric with attached swivel snap hook for easy attachment to the ‘o’ ring attached inside the bag bottom( 8 ). The ‘o’ ring attachment at the sides of the interior of the bag bottom ( 8 ) will have a double snap hook ( FIG. 3  B- 32 ) that can easily be hooked onto the ‘o’ or ‘d’ ring located at each end of the handle piece ( FIG. 3  B- 36 ). As suggested the swivel hook is an example of the type of hardware that could be used to complete this task but is not limited to this specific piece. A similar option could be to attach a fastener device (FIG. C- 4 &amp; 2 ) to the end of the handle piece ( FIG. 3C-30 ), which will allow you to loop around the ‘o’ or ‘d’ ring located at the sides of the interior of the bag bottom ( FIG. 1  A- 8 ) and reattach to the second fastener type on the handle piece ( FIG. 3  C- 2 ). 
         [0055]    Accessories for this system include but not limited to a strip of pockets ( FIG. 4-A ) constructed of material to be easily attached in between fasteners( 2 &amp; 4 ) of two bag bottoms and/or flanked by the flap closure (FIG.  4 -B)(depending on design choice) with the use of a thin element such as ribbon but not limited too ( FIG. 4A-52 ). This thin element piece may have a fastener attachment ( FIG. 4-A   54 ) for easy attachment to this or any handbag with two top handles. Another accessory option is a single pocket addition to be used for items such as cell phone, eye glasses or whatever the need be ( FIG. 4B-60 ) that attaches in the same way as the pocket strip. 
         [0056]    This concept of interchangeable pieces can be transformed in an array of design options and  FIG. 5  shows another option. This drawing shows the select bag ( 70 ) with accessory options ( 72 , 74 , 76 , 78 , 80 ) to create the bag of choice with extra pockets, extra bags, or decorative pieces. All pieces, though only a few samples of the invention have been disclosed, will attach in the same way using a multitude of fastening elements allowing for quick and easy changes to create visually appealing handbags that are functional to ones own needs as well as affordable. 
         [0057]    This bag system will allow a women to have a multitude of handbags for the fraction of the cost. Any person proficient in this type of creation will appreciate the many modifications obtainable to the foundation variations available with in the range of this invention. This spectrum is defined as follows in the claims.