Abstract:
An everyday safe bag has a dual lock design. A cable is fixed at one end to a first end of the dual lock. The everyday safe bag has a plurality of small openings located at the open end of the bag that receive the cable there through. A fixed ball is affixed to the cable a first distance from the first end of the dual lock. A channel at a second end of the dual lock receives the fixed ball in a locked position, forming a first loop that cinches the bag closed. A lock fob channel located in a second end of the dual lock receives a lock fob on the other end of the cable in a locked position, forming a larger second loop, which may encompass a fixed object. Dials in the dual lock establish an unlock position or combination that secures and releases the cable.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/371,466 filed on Aug. 6, 2010 titled “EVERYDAY SAFE” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all that is taught and disclosed therein. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Many commercial bags provide a means to conceal and enclose the user&#39;s personal items. Despite the attempts to hide one&#39;s items, there are still many reported cases of lost or stolen belongings in which people&#39;s belongings are missing because of the lack of secure encasing or means of enclosing. The present invention provides such security and addresses these worries by enclosing your typical tote bag with a secure mechanism involving a lock and strap and by encasing the user&#39;s items with chainmail mesh fabric or other material. 
     Technical Field 
     The present invention generally relates to a bag. More particularly, its objective is to provide a safe, secure, and portable means to carry everyday belongings. 
     SUMMARY 
     This Summary is provided to introduce in a simplified form a selection of concepts that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     The detailed description below describes a dual security locking system for a container or bag. The purpose of the invention is to provide a cut resistant, easy to stow, antitheft safe for personal belongings. 
     The everyday safe bag uses a unique welded chainmail mesh fabric or other sturdy fabric to create a bag that may be cut, slash, and tear-resistant. The everyday safe bag allows safe and secure storage of personal belongings (e.g., wallet, keys, cell phone, MP3 player, sunglasses, etc.) while out at the gym, beach, hotel pool, or any place where theft is a concern. 
     The everyday safe bag has a dual lock design which protects the bag&#39;s contents and anchors the everyday safe bag itself. The dual locking system provides an all-in-one lightweight safe. Items are first placed in the bag. Then, by pulling the braided steel cable, the bag may be cinched tightly closed. Finally, the bag and its contents are secured by wrapping around the remainder of the cable to a stationary object such as a heavy lounge chair, tree, bike rack, or custom rack designed exclusively for the everyday safe bag. 
     The everyday safe bag shape, size, and function can be altered using various color and fabric styles in combination with the welded chainmail fabric or other fabric and the dual lock system. The everyday safe bag is for all occasions. For example, an elegant handbag for a nightclub wouldn&#39;t necessarily be the same size or use the same fabric as a waterproof beach resort bag with a heat resistant liner. Likewise, even larger sizes could accommodate laptops, large purses, or motorcycle helmets. 
     The everyday safe bag&#39;s benefits include an all new soft safe for everyday use, unique cut resistant chainmail fabric, and dual locking system. It is easy to flatten to store in luggage, a gym bag, or a purse. The everyday safe bag offers unprecedented protection and peace of mind for consumers. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  shows a top view of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  shows an isometric view of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  shows a bottom view of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  shows a side view of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  shows an exploded view of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 6A-6D  show the detent key locking position in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  shows a cutaway view of the split detent key, fixed ball of the cable, and lock fob of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  shows a cutaway view of the function of the detent key and lock fob of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 9  shows the cable with fixed balls attached with dimensions in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 10  shows the cable with added fixed balls attached with dimensions of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 11  shows a cutaway view of a fixed ball joint of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 12  shows a cutaway view of an alternative embodiment of a fixed ball joint, with the lock fob inserted, of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 13  shows perspective views of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 14  shows the chainmail configuration of the mesh bag with the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the everyday safe of the present invention. 
         FIG. 15  shows the chainmail configuration of the mesh bag with relative dimensions of the bag in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 16  shows several views of multiple finished products in embodiments of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 17A-17D  show an alternative embodiment of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 18  shows a bottom view of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 19  shows a cutaway view of the dual lock mechanism with the release button not pressed in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 20  shows a cutaway view of the dual lock mechanism with the release button depressed in an embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIGS. 21-23  show the steps of using the everyday safe in an embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Referring now to the Figures, like reference numerals and names refer to structurally and/or functionally similar elements thereof, and if objects depicted in the figures that are covered by another object, as well as the tag line for the element number thereto, may be shown in dashed lines.  FIGS. 1-4  show various views of the dual lock mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIGS. 1-4 , dual lock mechanism  1  has a dual lock  2  that receives a cable  3 . A cinch portion  4  of cable  3  is secured to an opening of a bag (not shown) and a secure portion  5  that is wrapped around or secured to a stationary or heavy object. 
       FIG. 5  shows an exploded view of the dual lock mechanism of an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 5 , cable  3  has an end fixed ball  6  located at a first end and a fixed ball  7  on cinch portion  4  of cable  3 . The second end of cable  3  has a lock fob  8  having a tip  9  with a recess  10 . Dual lock  2  has an upper housing  11  and a lower housing  12 . As shown in lower housing  12  (and correspondingly in upper housing  11 , not shown), pivot cavity  13  receives end fixed ball  6  pivotally. Lock fob channel  14  receives lock fob  8 . Dials  15  are received in dial channels  16 . Left key  17  and right key  18  are received in dial keyway  19  in each dial  15  as well as in housing keyways  20 . Left key guide plate  21  and right key guide plate  22  are received in guide plate channels  23  respectively. Fixed ball channel  24  receives fixed ball  7 . Left detent  25  (not visible in  FIG. 5 ) and right detent  26  are received in detent channels  27  respectively. Multiple fastener holes  28  receive fasteners (not shown) to secure upper housing  11  to lower housing  12 . Key spring  29  provides tension to left key  17  and right key  18 . Dial indicator springs  30  engage with multiple dial indicator dimples  31 . Multiple dial openings  32  in upper housing  11  and lower housing  12  allow access to dials  15 . Left key  17  and right key  18  have multiple teeth  33  that engage and disengage with the dials  15  to lock and unlock. Spring channel  34  in left key  17  and right key  18  receive key spring  29 . Dial indicator spring channels  35  receive dial indicator springs  30 . Each dial  15  has a teeth channel  36  for receiving teeth  33  of left key  17  and right key  18 . 
       FIGS. 6A-6D ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 8  show the detent key locking position of an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIGS. 6A-6D  and  FIG. 7 , tip  9  of lock fob  8  engages with left detent  25  (not visible) and fixed ball  7  engages with right detent  26 . Dials  15  are first turned to the unlock position, or combination, which is preset in the manufacturing stage. Each dial  15  has a plurality of faces with stamped or printed numbers, typically ranging from 0 to 9 (ten numbers total per dial), indicating a position dictated by the interaction of dial indicator spring  30  and dial indicator dimples  31  (see  FIGS. 17A-17D ). For example, for a manufacturing unlock setting or combination of “0-0-0” each dial  15  is turned to reveal a zero printed or stamped on each dial  15  so that the zeros are aligned at the top of dial opening  32 . In this position, teeth  33  are aligned with teeth channel  36  so that teeth  33  can translate back and forth within dial keyway  19 . When tip  9  of lock fob  8  is inserted into lock fob channel  14  in the direction indicated by arrow  37 , tip  9  engages with left detent  25  and forces left detent  25  to move to the right as shown in  FIG. 6B  (left detent  25  actuated, right detent  26  stationary). As tip  9  moves farther in, key spring  29  forces left detent  25  into recess  10 . Similarly, when fixed ball  7  is forced past right detent  26  in the direction indicated by arrow  38 , right detent  26  moves to the left as shown in  FIG. 6D  (left detent  25  stationary, right detent  26  actuated). Typically, cable  3  is pulled in the direction to reduce cinch portion  4  in order to secure the contents of the bag  42  (see  FIGS. 14 ,  15 , and  16 ). When fixed ball  7  is moved past right detent  26 , key spring  29  forces right detent  26  to move back to the right.  FIG. 6C  shows both left detent  25  and right detent  26  stationary. The split or bifurcated left key  17  and right key  18  allow independent movement of the fixed ball  7  to move into its security position and the lock fob  8  to move to its security position. Once clicked into their security positions, the dials  15  may be scrambled, locking left detent  25  and right detent  26  into place, securing tip  9  within lock fob channel  14  and preventing cinch portion  4  of cable  3  from loosening due to fixed ball  7  being blocked by right detent  26 . The dual security system is now locked as shown in  FIG. 8 . 
       FIG. 9  shows the cable  3  with end fixed ball  6 , fixed ball  7 , and lock fob  8  attached thereto with secure portion  5  being approximately four to five times longer than cinch portion  4  in an embodiment of the present invention. Cable  3  can be a stainless steel or braided cable or other suitable material in a diameter of about ⅛ inch to 3/32 inch. 
       FIG. 10  shows an alternate embodiment of cable  3 ′ with additional fixed balls  7 ′ attached with approximately equal spacing there between. 
       FIG. 11  shows a cutaway view of a fixed ball joint  40  of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 11 , end fixed ball  6  secured in pivot cavity  13  is free to rotate or pivot freely within pivot cavity  13  in the direction indicated by arrow  39 . 
       FIG. 12  shows a cutaway view of an alternative embodiment of a fixed ball joint  40 ′, with the lock fob inserted, of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 12 , end fixed ball  6  has a sheath  41  that fits snugly within opening  65 , and does not allow rotation or pivoting. Lock fob  8  is shown engaged with left detent  25  at recess  10  within lock fob channel  14 . 
       FIG. 13  shows perspective views of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. 
       FIG. 14  shows the chainmail configuration of the mesh bag with the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the everyday safe of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 14 , everyday safe  50  has a chainmail mesh bag  42  and dual lock mechanism  1  shown in the open position. Fixed ball  7  has not yet been pulled past right detent  26  within fixed ball channel  24 . A user may place personal belongings and valuables inside chainmail mesh bag  42  through opening  43 . Insert section  44  shows an interlocking ring style of chainmail mesh bag  42  with a penny  45  to give an indication of size of the individual interlocking rings. 
       FIG. 15  shows the chainmail configuration of the mesh bag with relative dimensions of the bag in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 15 , the opening  43 ′ is approximately the same size as the compartment portion  46 , with a narrow waist portion  47 . Insert section  48  shows a connecting ring style of chainmail mesh bag  42 ′ having a plurality of large rings  49  connected to each other through a plurality of smaller rings  51 . 
       FIG. 16  shows several views of multiple finished products in embodiments of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 16 , the bag or bag portion of the everyday safe may be chainmail or solid fabrics of various styles, colors, combination of colors, thicknesses, etc. 
       FIGS. 17A-17D  show an alternative embodiment of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIGS. 17A-17D , dual lock mechanism  1 ′ has mostly similar features and functions as dual lock mechanism  1  except for the following. First, the user can set the unlock position or combination, and change the unlock position or combination, at any time. Second, the dual lock  2 ′ has a button  52  that when pressed will release both locking mechanisms. 
       FIG. 18  shows a back view of the dual lock mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 18 , window  53  in lower housing  12 ′ allows the user access to lever  54  which when depressed, allows the user to turn each dial  15 ′ to whatever position desired, such as 1-3-6, 2-2-7, 8-5-3, etc. and when the lever is released, whatever position dials  15 ′ are in is the new unlock position or combination. This type of mechanism is well known in the art, and further details are not provided herein. 
       FIG. 19  shows a cutaway view of the dual lock mechanism with the release button not pressed in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 19 , end fixed ball  6 ′ is received within pivot cavity  13 ′. Lock fob  8 ′ is received in lock fob channel  14 ′. Tip  9 ′ and recess  10 ′ engage with lock fob pawl  55  with the assist of lock fob spring  56 . Hub  57  passes through hub channel  58  and engages with hub pawl  59  with the assist of hub spring  60 . 
       FIG. 20  shows a cutaway view of the dual lock mechanism with the release button depressed in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIG. 20 , when button  52  is depressed, connecting rod  61  causes lateral movement of lock fob pawl  55 , disengaging lock fob pawl  55  from tip  9 ′ and recess  10 ′ of lock fob  8 ′. Simultaneously when button  52  is depressed, hub pawl  59  rotates about post  62  and flexes hub spring  60  in a downward direction disengaging hub  57  from hub pawl  59 . Thus, both components of the dual lock  2 ′ are simultaneously disengaged. The advantage of this arrangement is that once the user has turned the dials to the unlock position or combination, the user can depress button  52  and simultaneously release both locking mechanisms. The user can then scramble the dials so others can&#39;t see the sequence of numbers that make up the unlock position. The user can then reset both locking mechanism by simply inserting lock fob  8 ′ into lock fob channel  14 ′ and engaging lock fob pawl  55 , and pulling cable  3 ′ down through hub channel  58  to again engage hub  57  with hub pawl  59 . 
       FIGS. 21-23  show the steps of using the everyday safe in an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to  FIGS. 21-23 , in  FIG. 21  bag  42 ″ is in an open position. The unlock position or combination has been dialed in with dials  15 ′, and button  52  depressed, releasing both ends of dual lock  2 ′. Lock fob  8 ′ of cable  3 ′, if it has not already been inserted, is inserted in multiple eyelets  63  of bag  42 ″ and run through hub channel  58 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 22 , the user has pulled cable  3 ′ through hub channel  58  until hub  57  engages with hub pawl  59 . This closes the opening of bag  42 ″ with cinch portion  4 ′ of cable  3 ′. The user then loops secure portion  5 ′ around a pole or other sturdy object, and inserts lock fob  8 ′ into lock fob channel  14 ′ engaging tip  9 ′ and recess  10 ′ with lock fob pawl  55 . To gain access to the contents of bag  42 ″, or to unsecure secure portion  5 ′ from around the pole or object, the user turns the dials  15 ′ to the unlock position or combination, and depresses button  52 , simultaneously unlocking the dual lock  2 ′. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 23 , when unsecure secure portion  5 ′ is not needed, it can be looped and placed inside pouch  64  on the outside of bag  42 ″. 
     Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that many changes in construction and widely differing embodiments and applications will suggest themselves without departing from the scope of the disclosed subject matter.