Abstract:
A plurality of detachable and foldable shopping bags is further provided with a securing ring. When a bag is completely folded-up it is secured from unfolding via fastening element. The bag can then be fastened onto the securing ring via a spring clip for storage. A desired amount of bags can be removed from the securing ring when needed to retain items. The securing ring also comprises another spring clip utilized to secure the ring with attached bags onto a desired item.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     Not applicable. 
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to securing at least one (1) flexible and resilient bag in a compact state to a securing ring for further transportation or storage thereof. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Recreational activities, including shopping, often times necessitate a means to carry recreational accessories, or shopped items as the case may be. It is desirous to have convenient access to a carrying apparatus(es) for such purposes. It is also desirous to be alleviated of the burdens and restrictions associated with maintaining such convenient access to these carrying apparatus(es). 
     Light-weight shopping and tote bags exist. Currently, convenient access to such bags either requires a user to transport the bags on their person or having the bags marshalled at the recreational/shopping site. Both forms of convenient access impose restrictions on the user. Transporting the bags on their person imposes the burdens of stowing and hauling the bags, which can be unsightly, annoying, and awkward. Having the bags marshalled at the recreational/shopping site limits the user in exercising discretion regarding the type of bag to be used because the user is forced to use a bag that is most conducive to the operator of the recreational/shopping site. Furthermore, shopping establishments are increasingly becoming “bagless”, requiring patrons to bring and use their own bags. This effort to become bagless reduces cost for the business and is generally more salutary to environmental sustainability efforts by reducing refuse, especially plastic refuse. Even where shopping establishments have not become bagless, patrons frequently do not obtain a bag until after checking out. Therefore, patrons are forced to hand-carry their shopped items as they continue to peruse the store before finally checking out. 
     It is desirable to avail oneself of the benefits of both forms of convenient access while reducing the burdens and restrictions associated with either form. In doing so, it would be beneficial to have a device that would conveniently stow a plurality of bags in a compact and easily accessible manner. Additionally, that device would stow the bags in an aesthetically pleasing configuration. Another desirable feature is for the device itself to removably attach by way of a lanyard to purses, key chains, and the like. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to a plurality of reusable, foldable bags and a securing ring, which provides a means for storing reusable bags in a ready and convenient manner. A plurality of bags is attached to the securing ring by way of a bag clip, which tethers a loop of each bag to the securing ring. Each bag is equipped with at least one (1) integral handle located at a top portion of each bag. Each bag is further provided with extension straps with integral snap fastener to assist with maintaining the bag in a compacted state. The securing ring is equipped with a lanyard clip enabling the securing ring, with the bags attached, to be attached to other items for ease of transport of the device. 
     A user attaches each bag by first folding the bag into a compact state. After the bag is folding into itself, extension straps are used to secure and maintain the bag in the folded form. The bag clip, attached to the exposed bag loop, is then used to attach the bag to the securing ring. The lanyard clip is attached to the securing ring and can be used to attach the securing ring, along with a plurality of compacted bags, to other items such as a purse or key chain. 
     The use of the present invention affords a user the ability to have convenient access to shopping and tote bags at the user&#39;s discretion. Having access to a plurality of bags at the user&#39;s disposal alleviates the restriction of limited variety. The bags, in their compact sate, attached to the securing ring form a device that is easily stowable, light weight, and transportable. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of reusable bags with a securing ring  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of an individual reusable bag  30  depicted in an unfolded and opened state, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 3  is another perspective view of the reusable bag  30  of  FIG. 2  depicted in a flattened and semi-folded state, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is another perspective view of the reusable bag  30  of  FIG. 2  depicted in a folded and semi-rolled state, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and, 
         FIG. 5  is yet another perspective view of the reusable bag  30  of  FIG. 2  depicted in a folded, rolled, and secured state, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
     
         
         
           
               10  reusable bags with a securing ring 
               20  securing ring 
               25  securing ring clip 
               30  reusable bag 
               31  bag 
               32  handle 
               33  extension strap 
               34  snap fastener 
               35  loop 
               36  bag clip 
               37  inner surface 
           
         
       
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     In accordance with the invention, the best mode is presented in terms of the described embodiments, herein depicted within  FIGS. 1 through 5 . However, the disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments and a person skilled in the art will appreciate that many other embodiments are possible without deviating from the basic concept of the disclosure and that any such work around will also fall under its scope. It is envisioned that other styles and configurations can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present disclosure, and only certain configurations have been shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     It can be appreciated that, although such terms as first, second, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one (1) element from another element. Thus, a first element discussed below could be termed a second element without departing from the scope of the present invention. In addition, as used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the”” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It also will be understood that, as used herein, the term “comprising” or “comprises” is open-ended, and includes one (1) or more stated elements, steps or functions without precluding one (1) or more unstated elements, steps or functions. Relative terms such as “front” or “rear” or “left” or “right” or “top” or “bottom” or “below” or “above” or “upper” or “lower” or “horizontal” or “vertical” may be used herein to describe a relationship of one (1) element, feature or region to another element, feature or region as illustrated in the figures. It should be understood that these terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. It should also be understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. It should also be understood that the sizes and relative orientations of the illustrated elements are not shown to scale, and in some instances they have been exaggerated for purposes of explanation. 
     The present invention describes a plurality of reusable bags  30  and a securing ring  20  and system of use therefore (herein described as the “system”)  10 , which provides a means for storing reusable bags  30  in a ready and convenient manner that are always ready to use. The system  10  is preferably attached onto a user&#39;s purse, keychain, or other similar item. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , a perspective view of the system  10 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed. The system  10  comprises a securing ring  20  and at least one (1) reusable bag  30 . The securing ring  20  is preferably fabricated from materials such as metal, plastic, or the like. The securing ring  20  includes a securing ring clip  25  which enables the securing ring  20  to be attached and secured to a desired item such as a purse or keychain. The securing ring clip  25  is preferable a common spring-loaded clipping device, yet other attachment means may be utilized without limiting the scope of the invention. The securing ring  20  enables each reusable bag  30  to be attached upon its exterior circumference.  FIG. 1  depicts three (3) reusable bags  30  attached to the securing ring  20  for illustration purposes, only it is known multiple reusable bags  30  may be attached, depending on the capacity of the securing ring  20 , without limiting the scope of the system  10 . The securing ring  20  shall be provided at an appropriate diameter to retain the maximum limit of reusable bags  30  in a non-cluttered manner, thereby enabling an ease of removing and utilizing the reusable bags  30 . 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 2 through 5 , various views of the reusable bag  30 , according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, is disclosed.  FIG. 2  illustrates a perspective view of an individual reusable bag  30  depicted in an unfolded and opened state,  FIG. 3  illustrates another perspective view of the reusable bag  30  depicted in a flattened and semi-folded state,  FIG. 4  illustrates another perspective view of the reusable bag  30  depicted in a folded and semi-rolled state,  FIG. 5  illustrates yet another perspective view of the reusable bag  30  depicted in a folded, rolled, and secured state. The reusable bags  30  comprise a plurality of open-topped “U”-shaped bags  31  which further comprise a pair of opposing and integral handles  32  upon an upper portion. The bags  31  are preferably fabricated from materials such as, but not limited to: cloth, nylon, or other similar textile materials. The bags  31  also are manufactured in various colors and patterns to accommodate the preferences of the user. An inner surface  37  of each bag  31  is utilized to retain desired items such as groceries, clothes, or the like. A lower perimeter edge of each bag  31  also comprises a pair of extension straps  33  which are utilized to secure a bag  31  in a folded and rolled state (see  FIG. 5 ). A lower intermediate perimeter edge of each bag  31  also comprises a loop  35  which enables a bag  31  to fasten onto the securing ring  20 . 
     The extension straps  33  are fabricated from a material similar to the bag  31  and are attached to the perimeter edge via common sewing techniques. The extension straps  33  encompass an exterior surface of a folded and rolled bag  31 . Each extension strap  33  includes an integral snap fastener  34  which fasten together for securing the bag  31  in a folded and rolled state. The loop  35  is also fabricated from a material similar to the bag  31  and is attached to the intermediate perimeter edge via common sewing techniques. The loop  35  secures a bag clip  36  which is utilized to attach the bag  31  onto the securing ring  20  during storage or non-use. The bag clip  36  is preferably a common spring clip similar to the securing ring clip  25 . It is known that the extension straps  33  and loop  35  may be located in other convenient locations upon each bag  31  without limiting the scope of the invention. 
       FIGS. 3 through 5  illustrate the proper folding technique of the bags  31 . To begin the handles  32  are folded down and the bag  31  is flattened onto itself. Next longitudinal sections of the bag  31  are folded inwardly onto itself to create a small rectangular-shape. An upper portion of the bag  31  is then rolled downwardly onto itself to create an even smaller rectangle. The extension straps  33  can then be wrapped around the bag  31  and secured. 
     It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
     The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After initial purchase or acquisition of the system  10 , it would be installed as indicated in  FIG. 1 . 
     The method of installing and utilizing the system  10  may be achieved by performing the following steps: acquiring the system  10 ; clipping the securing ring clip  25  onto a desired item; utilizing the securing ring  20  to retain a plurality of reusable bag  30 ; unfastening the securing ring clip  25  from the desired item to remove a reusable bag  30  as desired; unfastening a bag clip  36  from the securing ring  20 ; unfastening the snap fastener  34  and unwrapping the extension strap  33  from around the bag  31 ; unrolling and unfolding the bag  31 ; utilizing the handles  32  to transporting and hold the bag  31 ; filling the interior portion  37  with desired items; utilizing as desired and removing items from the interior portion  37  as necessary; folding and rolling the bag  31  and fastening onto the securing ring  20  as needed; and, utilizing the system  10  for neat and orderly storage of reusable bags  30  along with an easy-to-use dispensing system, in a manner which is quick and effective. 
     The foregoing embodiments of the disclosed weighted backpack have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention and method of use to the precise forms disclosed. It can be appreciated by one skilled in the art that other styles, configurations, and modifications of the invention can be incorporated into the teachings of the present disclosure upon reading the specification and that the embodiments of the disclosed baluster bracket assembly shown and described are for the purposes of clarity and disclosure and to limit the scope. The embodiments have been chosen and described in order to best explain the principles and practical application in accordance with the invention to enable those skilled in the art to best utilize the various embodiments with expected modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. The present application includes such modifications and is limited only by the scope of the claims.