Patent Publication Number: US-2018049528-A1

Title: Sealable display pouch

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The invention disclosed herein generally relates to purses and wallets. More particularly, the invention disclosed herein relates to a sealable display pouch attached to a purse or a wallet for displaying an insert element, for example, a photo(s), a drawing, a custom designed sketch, etc., on the purse or the wallet. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Kids&#39; craft, particularly craft items given to parents from their children to celebrate events such as Mother&#39;s Day and Father&#39;s Day have predominantly been impractical for parents to use and have had a short shelf life, leaving not much scope for parents to enjoy their kid&#39;s creative gift over an extended period of time. Furthermore, photos of vacations, trips, events, or other objects that remind individuals of memorable times can currently only be stored in accessories, for example, wallets, purses, albums, etc. These cannot be used to customize the exterior design of a wallet or a purse. An apparatus, which is usable to customize the exterior design of a wallet or a purse, is required. Traditionally, wallets or purses with customizable exteriors have been designed keeping in mind a young audience. Alternately, the wallets or purses come with predefined designs, which can be modified only by a skilled designer. As wallets or purses are accessories used by adults and kids alike on a daily basis, they must be easily customizable and appealing to both kids and adults. 
     Traditionally, for people across the world, a purse or a wallet is a style statement or an expression of the individual&#39;s choice. Conventionally, companies design wallets or purses according to their design strategy. As wallets or purses are accessories used by adults and kids alike on a daily basis, they must be easily customizable and appealing to both kids and adults. The options available to an individual are limited to the designs propagated by established wallet or purse manufacturers. Moreover, special edition wallets may be released commemorating an incident or an individual. It is not economically feasible to buy multiple wallets or purses based on trending designs. An apparatus provided with a wallet or a purse, which is easily customizable according to trending designs and appealing to both kids and adults alike, is required. Additionally, existing wallets having compartments for storing photo(s), art work, do not have a sealing mechanism for the compartment. This exposes the compartment to external elements, for example, dust, water, etc. This gradually destroys or causes a disintegration of the stored object. An apparatus provided with a wallet or a purse, which has a sealing mechanism for securely storing a decorative object or a photo(s), is required. 
     Hence, there is a long felt but unresolved need for an apparatus, which is usable to customize the exterior design of a wallet or a purse. Furthermore, there is a need for an apparatus provided with a wallet or a purse, which is easily customizable according to trending designs and appealing to both kids and adults alike. Moreover, there is a need for an apparatus provided with a wallet or a purse, which has a sealing mechanism for securely storing a decorative object or a photo(s). 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     The invention disclosed herein addresses the above-mentioned need for an apparatus, which is usable to customize the exterior design of a wallet or a purse. Furthermore, the invention addresses a need for an apparatus provided with a wallet or a purse, which is easily customizable according to trending designs and appealing to both kids and adults alike. Moreover, the invention addresses a need for an apparatus, provided with a wallet or a purse, which has a sealing mechanism for securely storing a decorative object or a photo(s). The present invention provides a transparent outer fabric and a sealable opening at one end of the purse where craft items, drawings, photos, paintings, collage, fabric and the like can be inserted and sealed into the purse to create an individual design on the purse. 
     The sealable display pouch for displaying an insert element on an outer surface of a receptacle, for example, a purse, a wallet, etc., includes a transparent fabric panel, an adhesive strip, and an insert element. The transparent fabric panel is fixedly attached to the outer surface of the wallet or the purse. The transparent fabric panel includes an opening, a top section, an inner surface, and a space. The opening is positioned at the top section of the transparent fabric panel. The inner surface of the transparent fabric panel and the outer surface of the wallet or the purse defines the space therebetween. The adhesive strip is positioned on the outer surface of the wallet or the purse. The adhesive strip releasably seals the transparent fabric panel with the outer surface of the wallet or the purse. The insert element is positioned in the space defined by the transparent fabric panel for displaying the insert element. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein. 
         FIG. 1A  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch provided on a purse in a closed configuration. 
         FIG. 1B  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch provided on a purse in an open configuration without an insert element. 
         FIG. 1C  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch having an insert element. 
         FIG. 1D  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch provided on a purse in an open configuration. 
         FIG. 1E  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch showing an insert element being inserted into an opening of the sealable display pouch. 
         FIG. 1F  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch having an insert element. 
         FIG. 1G  exemplarily illustrates a top perspective view of a sealable display pouch having an insert element. 
         FIG. 2A  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch provided on a bi-fold wallet. 
         FIG. 2B  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch provided on a bi-fold wallet in an open configuration. 
         FIG. 2C  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch provided on a bi-fold wallet in an open configuration. 
         FIG. 2D  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch showing an insert element being inserted into an opening of the sealable display pouch. 
         FIG. 3  exemplarily illustrates a method for displaying an insert element on a receptacle. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       FIG. 1A  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  provided on a purse  101  in a closed configuration.  FIG. 1B  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  provided on a purse  101  in an open configuration without an insert element  102 .  FIG. 1C  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  having an insert element  102 . In an embodiment, the sealable display pouch  100  is provided on a purse  101  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIGS. 1A-1F . The sealable display pouch  100  for displaying an insert element  102  on an outer surface  101   a  of a purse  101  comprises a transparent fabric panel  103 , an adhesive strip  104 , and the insert element  102 . In an embodiment, the transparent fabric panel  103  is fixedly attached to the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101 . Moreover, the transparent fabric panel  103  comprises an opening  103   a , a top section  103   b , an inner surface  103   c , and a space  103   d  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 1D . In an embodiment, the opening  103   a  is positioned at the top section  103   b  of the transparent fabric panel  103  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIGS. 1B-1C . In an embodiment, the transparent fabric panel  103  is made from a transparent fabric material, for example, clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC), non-woven polypropylene, synthetic fabrics, etc. The body of the purse  101  is made from materials, for example, cotton, hemp, synthetics and leather, etc. 
     The transparent fabric panel  103  is made transparent so that the insert element  102  is easily seen when viewing the purse  101 . The inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  and the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  defines the space  103   d  therebetween. The adhesive strip  104  is positioned on the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  for releasably sealing the transparent fabric panel  103  with the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 1E . The adhesive strip  104  used for releasably sealing the purse  101  is, for example, a double sided sticky tape, adhered to the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  once the insert element  102  is inserted. After this step, the insert element  102  is positioned in the space  103   d  situated between the inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  and the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101 . The backing paper of the sticky tape is removed and the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  adheres to the inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  sealing the insert element  102  in place. 
     In an embodiment, the adhesive strip  104  is replaced by other fastening elements, for example, hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro® of Velcro Industries B.V. LLC, zip fasteners, button fasteners, snap fasteners, etc. Thus, the insert element  102  is positioned in the space  103   d  defined by the transparent fabric panel  103  for displaying the insert element  102 . If the double sided sticky tape design is used as the adhesive strip  104 , then the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  and the transparent fabric panel  103  would typically be made of a material, for example, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric suitable to adhere to the double sided sticky tape. The insert element  102  are, for example, a sketched image, a printed image, a photo(s) image, an art and craft object, etc. The insert element  102  is customizable based on creativity and selection of designs by different individuals. For example, the insert element  102  is an object designed by children as part of a class project. Alternately, the insert element  102  is a sketched image of a celebrity designed as a gift. Different embodiments of the present invention provide an insert element  102  that is easy to use, offers flexibility and individualisation through the craft/artwork insert design. Furthermore, articles used to design the insert element  102 , for example, craft paper, fabric, etc., are cost effective and a practical, personalised, and useful item for the gift receiver or user of the purse  101 . As the insert element  102  is easily customized, individuals of different age groups, different interests are capable of using the sealable display pouch  100 . 
       FIG. 1D  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  provided on a purse  101  in an open configuration.  FIG. 1E  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  showing an insert element  102  being inserted into an opening  103   a  of the sealable display pouch  100 .  FIG. 1F  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  having an insert element  102 .  FIG. 1G  exemplarily illustrates a top perspective view of a sealable display pouch  100  having an insert element  102 . The purse  101  comprises multiple pockets  105  for storing one or more objects. The objects include a payment card, for example, credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, etc., coins, a photo(s), and an identification card. In an embodiment, the inside pockets  105  are closable to securely retain the objects, for example, coins, cards, etc. For example, the pockets  105  are opened and closed by typical fastening elements. The fastening elements used are, for example, hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro® of Velcro Industries B.V. LLC, zip fasteners, button fasteners, snap fasteners, etc. Additionally, one or more of the pockets  105  may have a permanent opening on one side, so notes, cards, information or photos may be stored. One or more pockets  105  may include a transparent window, so that information or photos may simply be slipped inside and viewed. 
     In an embodiment, the purse  101  comprises a fastening tab  106  positioned at one end of the purse  101  and fastenable by inserting the fastening tab  106  into a loop  107  on the other end. In an embodiment, the fastening tab  106  and the loop  107  are replaced by other fastening elements, for example, hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro® of Velcro Industries B.V. LLC, zip fasteners, button fasteners, snap fasteners, clasps, etc. The insert element  102  is inserted into the opening  103   a  of the transparent fabric panel  103  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 1E . The insert element  102  may, for example, be made by children to give to their parents as a gift. The children would draw or paint their artwork on paper provided and create the insert element  102 . The transparent fabric panel  103  is made transparent so that the insert element  102  is easily seen when viewing the purse  101 . The inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  and the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  defines the space  103   d  therebetween. In an embodiment, the adhesive strip  104  is positioned on the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  and the inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 1G , for releasably sealing the transparent fabric panel  103 . The adhesive strip  104  used for releasably sealing the purse  101  is, for example, a double sided sticky tape, adhered to the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101  once the insert element  102  is inserted. The adhesive strip  104  exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 1G  is replaceable by other fasteners, for example, snap fasteners, magnetic fasteners, zip fasteners, etc. In another embodiment, the adhesive strip  104  is replaced by a fastenable flap that is sealed using a snap fastener. After this step, the insert element  102  is positioned in the space  103   d  situated between the inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  and the outer surface  101   a  of the purse  101 . 
       FIG. 2A  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  provided on a bi-fold wallet  201 .  FIG. 2B  exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  provided on a bi-fold wallet  201  in an open configuration.  FIG. 2C  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  provided on a bi-fold wallet  201  in an open configuration.  FIG. 2D  exemplarily illustrates a rear elevation view of a sealable display pouch  100  showing an insert element  102  being inserted into an opening  103   a  of the sealable display pouch  100 . In an embodiment, the transparent fabric panel  103  is fixedly attached to the outer surface  201   a  of the wallet  201 . Moreover, the transparent fabric panel  103  comprises an opening  103   a , an inner surface  103   c , and a space  103   d  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIGS. 2C-2D . The adhesive strip  104  is positioned on the outer surface  201   a  of the wallet  201  for releasably sealing the transparent fabric panel  103  with the outer surface  201   a  of the wallet  201  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIGS. 2C-2D . The adhesive strip  104  used for releasably sealing the wallet  201  is, for example, a double sided sticky tape, adhered to the outer surface  201   a  of the wallet  201  once the insert element  102  is inserted. 
     After this step, the insert element  102  is positioned in the space  103   d  situated between the inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  and the outer surface  201   a  of the wallet  201  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 2D . The backing paper of the sticky tape is removed and the outer surface  201   a  of the wallet  201  adheres to the inner surface  103   c  of the transparent fabric panel  103  sealing the insert element  102  in place. The wallet  201  comprises multiple pockets  105  for storing one or more objects. The objects include a payment card, for example, credit cards, debit cards, loyalty cards, etc., coins, a photo(s), and an identification card. In an embodiment, the inside pockets  105  are closable to securely retain the objects, for example, coins, cards, etc. For example, the pockets  105  are opened and closed by typical fastening elements. The fastening elements used are, for example, hook and loop fasteners such as Velcro® of Velcro Industries B.V. LLC, zip fasteners, button fasteners, snap fasteners, etc. Additionally, one or more of the pockets  105  may have a permanent opening on one side, so notes, cards, information or photos may be stored. One or more pockets  105  may include a transparent window, so that information or photos may simply be slipped inside and viewed. 
       FIG. 3  exemplarily illustrates a method for displaying an insert element  102  on a receptacle, for example, a purse  101  or a wallet  201 , as exemplarily illustrated in  FIGS. 1A-2D . In the method disclosed herein, a sealable display pouch  100  attached to an outer surface  101   a  or  201   a  of the purse  101  or wallet  201 , comprising a transparent fabric panel, an adhesive strip  104 , and the insert element  102 , is provided  301 . The transparent fabric panel  103  comprises an opening  103   a . The insert element  102  is inserted  302  into the opening  103   a  of the transparent fabric panel  103  of the sealable display pouch  100 . The transparent fabric panel  103  is sealed  303  using the adhesive strip  104 . 
     The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the sealable display pouch  100 , disclosed herein. While the sealable display pouch  100  has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the sealable display pouch  100  has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the sealable display pouch  100  is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the sealable display pouch  100  extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the invention. Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto.