Abstract:
The present application relates generally to containers for carrying personal items. More specifically, the present application relates to handbags and bottle totes. A handbag that converts into a bottle tote is disclosed herein. The handbag may convert to a bottle tote for carrying a bottle, such as a bottle of wine. The bottle tote may be converted back to a handbag. Methods of conversion are also disclosed herein.

Description:
[0001]    This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/599,146, filed Feb. 15, 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth. 
     
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
       [0002]    The disclosure herein relates to a container suited for use as a bottle tote and a handbag that converts as needed from a bottle tote to a handbag and back. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Transporting bottles of wine, to BYOB restaurants, social gatherings or picnics, for example, requires a carrier for the bottle. Often these carriers are masculine or bulky. After the bottle of wine is gone, the carrier user is either forced to carry around an empty carrier or throw the carrier away. Carrying around an empty container is annoying and inconvenient. Throwing the carrier away is wasteful. 
         [0004]    Carriers generally serve only one function: transporting the bottle. The carrier does not leave room to carry other personal items such as cosmetics, money or cellular telephones. This lack of functionality leaves the user either with no place to store such items or forces the user to carry multiple carriers in addition to the carrier for the bottle. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0005]    In an aspect, the invention relates to a convertible bottle tote. The convertible bottle tote comprising a bottle tote body having a proximal end and a distal end, a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a back panel and a bottom. The first side panel is coupled to the front panel. The second side panel is coupled to the front panel distal to the first side panel. The back panel is coupled to the first side panel and the second side panel. The proximal end has an opening configured for insertion of a bottle into an inner cavity formed by the coupling of front panel, first side panel, back panel and second side panel. The bottom is coupled to each of the front panel, the first side panel, the second side panel, and the back panel at the distal end. A first flap is coupled to the bottle tote body. The first flap is configured to attach to the bottle tote body distal to the coupling by a first flap attachment. A second flap is coupled to the bottle tote body. The second flap is configured to attach to the bottle tote body distal to the coupling by a second flap attachment. A back bottom flap is coupled to the distal end of the bottle tote body. The back bottom flap is configured to attach to the bottle tote body distal to the coupling by a back bottom flap attachment. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of bottle tote body. The handle is configured to close or open the opening. The convertible bottle tote is configured to be converted to a handbag by folding the bottle tote body and attaching the first flap to the bottle tote body with the first flap attachment, the second flap to the bottle tote body with the second flap attachment, and the back bottom flap to the bottle tote body by the back bottom flap attachment. 
         [0006]    In an aspect, the invention relates to a convertible bottle tote comprising a bottle tote body having a proximal end and a distal end, a panel body and a bottom. The proximal end having an opening configured for insertion of a bottle into an inner cavity formed by the panel body, and the bottom coupled to the panel body. The bottle tote body having a plurality of flaps coupled to the bottle tote body, the flaps configured to attach to the bottle tote body by at least one of a plurality of attachments. The convertible bottle tote is configured to be converted to a handbag by folding the bottle tote body. 
         [0007]    In an aspect, the invention relates to a handbag comprising a handbag body and a plurality of flaps coupled at a first flap end to the handbag body, the flaps configured to attach to the handbag body distal to the first flap end by at least one of a plurality of attachments. The handbag is configured to be converted to a bottle tote by unfolding the handbag body. 
         [0008]    In an aspect, the invention relates to a method of converting a convertible bottle tote into a handbag comprising providing a convertible bottle tote, folding the convertible bottle tote into a handbag, and securing the handbag. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]    The following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there are shown in the drawings embodiments which are presently preferred. It is understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. In the drawings: 
           [0010]      FIG. 1  illustrates a front view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment; 
           [0011]      FIG. 2  illustrates a back view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment; 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  illustrates a side view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment; 
           [0013]      FIG. 4  illustrates a side view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment; 
           [0014]      FIG. 5  illustrates a top inside view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment; 
           [0015]      FIG. 6  illustrates a bottom view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment; 
           [0016]      FIG. 7  illustrates a front view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment with bottom folding inward and upwards; 
           [0017]      FIG. 8  illustrates a front view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment with bottom folding inward and upwards; 
           [0018]      FIG. 9  illustrates a front view of a convertible bottle tote embodiment with top folding downwards to line up top edges with edge of lower bottle tote portion; 
           [0019]      FIG. 10  illustrates a front view of a wristlet handbag embodiment with open flaps; 
           [0020]      FIG. 11  illustrates a front view of a wristlet handbag embodiment with flaps snapped shut; 
           [0021]      FIG. 12  illustrates a back view of a wristlet handbag embodiment with open flaps; 
           [0022]      FIG. 13  illustrates a back view of a wristlet handbag embodiment with flaps snapped shut; 
           [0023]      FIG. 14  illustrates a top inside view of a wristlet handbag embodiment; and 
           [0024]      FIG. 15  illustrates a method of an embodiment. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0025]    Certain terminology is used in the following description for convenience only and is not limiting. The words “a” and “one,” as used in the claims and in the corresponding portions of the specification, are defined as including one or more of the referenced item unless specifically stated otherwise. The phrase “at least one” followed by a list of two or more items, such as “A, B, or C,” means any individual one of A, B or C as well as any combination thereof. 
         [0026]    The disclosure herein relates to a combination convertible bottle tote and handbag. The convertible bottle tote functions to comfortably and securely carry a bottle or more specifically, a bottle of wine. The bottle may be any size. The bottle may be 187 ml to 1.5 L. For example, the bottle may be a 750 ml or 1.5 L bottle of wine. The bottle may be fully contained in the convertible bottle tote or the bottle neck may stick out. The convertible bottle tote transitions into a handbag by folding. The handbag functions to hold a user&#39;s personal items. The handbag may be any handbag shape or design. The Handbag may be a wristlet. 
         [0027]    Embodiments include a convertible bottle tote  100 . Referring to  FIGS. 1-6 , embodiments of a convertible bottle tote  100  are illustrated. Convertible bottle tote  100  may include a bottle tote body. Bottle tote body may be any shape and may be designed to model the shape of a bottle to be carried. Bottle tote body may be a rectangular prism or cylindrical. Bottle tote body may be any material and may include combinations of materials, such as those found with handbags. For example, bottle tote body may be made from fabrics including but not limited to leather, natural fabrics, cotton, silk, synthetic fabrics, polyester, denim, canvas, rubber, and plastic. Bottle tote body may be one material or the combination of multiple materials. 
         [0028]    Bottle tote body may include a proximal end  191  and a distal end  192 . Bottle tote body may comprise a front panel  190 , a first side panel  320 , a second side panel  420 , a back panel  240 , and a bottom  550 . Each of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , back panel  240 , and bottom  550  may form the bottle tote body. The first side panel  320  may be coupled to the front panel  190 . The second side panel  420  may be coupled to the front panel  190  distal to or opposite the first side panel  320 . The back panel  240  may be coupled to both the first side panel  320  and the second side panel  420 . The bottom  550  may be coupled to the distal end of each of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , and back panel  240 . To couple the pieces together, any method of adjoining may be used. This may include forming bottle tote body from one piece of material. Alternatively, coupling may include forming bottle tote body from multiple pieces and adjoining the multiple pieces together. Adjoining may include sewing, bonding or gluing. 
         [0029]    Bottom  550  may be reinforced. Bottom  550  may be reinforced by the presence of a denser thicker and/or more rigid material than bottom  550 . Bottom  50  may include multiple layers of fabric and may include plastic or fiber board therebetween to provide additional reinforcements. 
         [0030]    Bottle tote body may include an opening  102  at the proximal end  191  configured to allow the insertion of a bottle into an inner cavity  103  formed by the coupling of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , back panel  240  and bottom  550 . 
         [0031]    Bottle tote body may include a handle  110  coupled to proximal end  191  of bottle tote body. Handle  110  may be configured to close or open opening  102 . Handle  110  may close opening  102  to fully contain a bottle in convertible bottle tote  100 . Alternatively, handle  110  may close opening  102  such that proximal end  191  of bottle tote body tightens around the neck of a bottle to secure it in place. Handle  110  may be coupled to proximal end  191  of bottle tote body by any method of attachment. Handle  110  may be inserted into at least one grommet  120  located on proximal end  191  of bottle tote body allowing handle  110  to sinch opening  102 . At least one grommet  120  may be located on each of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , and back panel  240 . Handle  110  may be formed from any suitable material. For example, handle  110  may be formed from a flexible material such as a material including elastic. Handle  110  may be formed from fabrics commonly used for handbags such as those described with respect to bottle tote body. Handle  110  may be a chain or braided leather. Handle  110  may be formed of a material capable of tying such as string or silk. Handle  110  may be formed from ribbon, string, rope or cord. 
         [0032]    Bottle tote body may include a first flap  310  coupled to bottle tote body. First flap  310  may be coupled to bottle tote body at any location including any of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240 . First flap  310  may be coupled to bottle tote body on first side panel  320 . First flap  310  may be coupled to bottle tote body between first side panel  320  and back panel  240 . First flap  310  may be configured to attach to bottle tote body by a first flap attachment  311 . First flap  310  may attach to bottle tote body at first side panel  320  or back panel  240 . First flap attachment  311  may be any attachment or method of attaching. First flap attachment  311  may include but is not limited to a magnet, a snap, a button, a hook, a clasp, or velcro. First flap attachment  311  is understood to include the corresponding or mating attachment on first side panel  320  or back panel  240 . For example, if first flap attachment  311  is a magnet, first side panel  320  or back panel  240  may include the corresponding magnet. Alternatively, if first flap attachment  311  is a button, first side panel  320  or back panel  240  may include the corresponding button hole. First flap  310  may be formed from any material capable of folding including those discussed herein. First flap  310  may be formed from the same material as first side panel  320  in order to present a matching product. 
         [0033]    Bottle tote body may include a second flap  410  coupled to bottle tote body. Second flap  410  may be coupled to bottle tote body at any location including any of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240 . Second flap  410  may be coupled to bottle tote body on second side panel  420 . Second flap  410  may be coupled to bottle tote body between second side panel  420  and back panel  240 . Second flap  410  may be configured to attach to bottle tote body by a second flap attachment  411 . Second flap  410  may attach to bottle tote body at second side panel  420  or back panel  240 . Second flap attachment  411  may be any attachment or method of attaching. Second flap attachment  411  may include but is not limited to a magnet, a snap, a button, a hook, a clasp, or velcro. Second flap attachment  411  is understood to include the corresponding or mating attachment on second side panel  420  or back panel  240 . For example, if second flap attachment  411  is a magnet, second side panel  420  or back panel  240  may include the corresponding magnet. Alternatively if second flap attachment  411  is a button, second side panel  420  or back panel  240  may include the mating button hole. Second flap  410  may be formed from any material capable of folding as discussed herein. Second flap  410  may be formed from the same material as second side panel  420  in order to present a matching product. 
         [0034]    Bottle tote body may include a back bottom flap  170  coupled to distal end  192  of bottle tote body. Back bottom flap  170  may be coupled to any of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , back panel  240 , or bottom  550 . Back bottom flap  170  may be coupled between bottom  550  and any of front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240 . Back bottom flap  170  may be coupled between back panel  240  and bottom  550 . Back bottom flap  170  may be configured to attach to bottle tote body by a back bottom flap attachment  171 . Back bottom flap  170  may attach to bottle tote body at front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240 . Back bottom flap  170  may attach to bottle tote body at front panel  190 . Back bottom flap attachment  171  may be any attachment or method of attaching. Back bottom flap attachment  171  may include but is not limited to a magnet, a snap, a button, a hook, a clasp, or velcro. Back bottom flap attachment  171  is understood to include the corresponding or mating attachment on front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240 . For example, if back bottom flap attachment  171  is a magnet, front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240  may include the corresponding magnet. Alternatively, if back bottom flap attachment  171  is a button, front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240  may include the mating button hole. Back bottom flap  170  may include back bottom flap closure flap  160 . Back bottom flap  170  may attach to bottle tote body via back bottom flap closure flap  160 . Back bottom flap closure flap  160  may be formed from any suitable material. Back bottom flap closure flap  160  may be formed from any material capable of folding as discussed herein with respect to bottle tote body. Back bottom flap closure flap  160  may be formed from the same material as front panel  190 . Back bottom flap closure flap  160  may be an extension of back bottom flap  170  or back bottom flap closure flap  160  may be coupled to back bottom flap  170  by any method of attaching. For example, back bottom flap closure flap  160  may be sewn, bonded or glued to back bottom flap  170 . 
         [0035]    Back bottom flap  170  may be formed from any material capable of folding. Back bottom flap  170  may be formed from fabrics commonly used for handbags including those described with respect to bottle tote body. Back bottom flap  170  may be formed from the same material as front panel  190 . 
         [0036]    Bottle tote body may include at least one pocket  130 . Pocket  130  may be located anywhere on bottle tote body. Pocket  130  may be located on front panel  190 , first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , or back panel  240 . Pocket  130  may be a zippered pocket. Alternatively, pocket  130  may close by any method, including but not limited to, a magnet, a snap, a button, a hook, a clasp, or velcro. Pocket  130  may be located on front panel  190 . For example, pocket  130  may be located at a spot on front panel  190  that allows it to be used in convertible bottle tote  100  and handbag  200 . Pocket  130  may be any size and may be sized to hold personal items such as money and credit cards. 
         [0037]    Referring to  FIG. 1 , the front view of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  is illustrated with front panel  190  of bottle tote body shown with opening  102 , handle  110 , grommet  120 , pocket  130 , credit card  140 , money  150 , back bottom flap closure flap  160 , back bottom flap  170 , a reinforced front top  180 , proximal end  191  and distal end  192 . Pocket  130  is shown as a zippered pocket. The zipper may be any zipper capable of providing substantial closure necessary to confine the contents of the pocket. Pocket  130  may be of any suitable size or depth, for example pocket  130  may be of adequate size and depth to hold personal items such as credit card  140  or money  150 . Pocket  130  may be the same material as front panel  190  or a different material including those materials described above with respect to bottle tote body. 
         [0038]    Reinforced front top  180  may be located near proximal end  191  of front panel  190 . Reinforced front top  180  may be reinforced by the presence of a denser and/or harder or more rigid material than front panel  190  including front panel  190  material with a plastic insert, for example. Reinforced front top  180  may be of any suitable size. One or more grommet  120  may be located within reinforced front top  180 . Two grommets  120  may be located in reinforced front top  180 , as shown in  FIG. 1  with two additional grommets  120  (not shown) enabling closure of proximal end  191  using handle  110 . Grommet  120  may be made of any suitable material such as rubber, metal or plastic. In an embodiment, handle  110  may pass through two of grommet  120  on front panel  190 , as shown and others (not shown). 
         [0039]    Back bottom flap closure flap  160  of back bottom flap  170  is shown attached to front panel  190 . Back bottom flap closure flap  160  is attached to front panel  190  by back bottom flap attachment  171  (not shown). 
         [0040]    Referring to  FIG. 2 , the back view of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  is illustrated with back panel  240  of bottle tote body shown with opening  102 , handle  110 , grommet  120 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , attachment  210 , side O-ring  220 , reinforced back top  230 , and loop  250 . 
         [0041]    Reinforced back top  230  may be located near proximal end  191  of back panel  240 . Reinforced back top  230  may be reinforced by the presence of a denser thicker and/or more rigid material than back panel  240 . Reinforced back top  230  may be of any suitable size. One or more grommets  120  may be located within reinforced back top  230 . For example, two grommets  120  may be located in reinforced back top  230 , as shown in  FIG. 2 . Handle  110  may be inserted into grommet  120 . Handle  110  may be inserted into two of grommet  120 , as shown. Attachment  210  may be located on back panel  240 . One or more attachment  210  may be located on back panel  240 . Attachment  210  may correspond to any of first flap attachment  311 , second flap attachment  411  or back bottom flap attachment  171 . For example, three attachment  210  are located on back panel  240 , with one attachment  210  below reinforced back top corresponding to back bottom flap attachment  171  and two attachment  210  located near distal end corresponding to first flap attachment  311  and second flap attachment  411 , as illustrated in  FIG. 2 . 
         [0042]    In an embodiment, bottle tote body may include side O-ring  220 . Side O-ring  220  may be coupled to bottle tote body at any position. For example, side O-ring  220  may be coupled to back panel  240 . Side O-ring  220  may be coupled to back panel  240  by loop  250 . Side O-ring  220  may be formed from any suitable material. Side O-ring  220  may be formed from metal, plastic or rubber. Side O-ring  220  may be any suitable size. For example, side O-ring  220  may be large enough to allow handle  110  to pass through it. Loop  250  may be formed from any suitable material. Loop  250  may be coupled to back panel  240  by any appropriate method of attaching such as by being sewn, bonded or glued to back panel  240 . 
         [0043]    Referring to  FIG. 3 , a first side view of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  illustrated with first side panel  320  of bottle tote body with opening  102 , handle  110 , grommet  120 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , and first flap  310 . One or more grommet  120  may be located on first side panel  320 . For example, two grommets  120  may be located near proximal end  191  of first side panel  320 , as shown in  FIG. 3 . Handle  110  may be inserted into grommet  120 . Handle  110  may be inserted into two of grommet  120 . First flap  310  is coupled to first side panel  320 , as shown in  FIG. 3 . First flap  310  is shown attached to first side panel  320  via first flap attachment  311  (not shown). 
         [0044]    Referring to  FIG. 4 , a second side view of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  illustrated with second side panel  420  of bottle tote body with opening  102 , handle  110 , grommet  120 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , side O-ring  220 , and second flap  410 . One or more grommet  120  may be located on second side panel  420 . For example, two grommets  120  may be located near proximal end  191  of second side panel  420 , as shown in  FIG. 4 . Handle  110  may be inserted into grommet  120 . Handle  110  may be inserted into two of grommet  120 , as shown. Handle  110  may gather at second side panel  420 , as shown in  FIG. 4 . Second flap  410  is coupled to second side panel  420 , as shown in  FIG. 3 . Second flap  410  is shown attached to second side panel  420  via second flap attachment  411  (not shown). Side O-ring  220  may be attached to second side panel  420  by loop  250 . 
         [0045]    Referring to  FIG. 5 , an inside view of proximal end  191  of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  is illustrated looking into opening  102  to view inner cavity  103  of bottle tote body with handle  110 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , first inside pocket  510 , second inside pocket  520 , lipstick case  530 , cell phone  540 , inside bottom  550 , inside back panel  560 , inside front panel  570 , inside second side panel  580 , inside first side panel  590 , proximal end  191  and distal end  192 . Inside back panel  560  is the inside portion of back panel  240 . As would be known to those possessing an ordinary skill in the pertinent arts, inside back panel  560  may be the opposite side of back panel  240  and/or inside back panel  560  may also be disposed adjacent to back panel  240 . Inside back panel  560  may be formed from fabrics commonly used for handbags as discussed herein. Inside back panel  560  may be a fabric liner or may encapsulate a liner with back panel  240 . 
         [0046]    Inside front panel  570  is the inside portion of front panel  190 , as with inside back panel  560  and back panel  240 , inside front panel  570  and front panel  190  may be opposite side or adjacent. For example, a lining, insulation, padding or other material is included as in between inside back panel  560  and back panel  240 . Inside front panel  570  may be formed from fabrics commonly used for handbags as discussed herein. Inside front panel  570  may be formed from the same material as front panel  190 . Inside front panel  570  may be a fabric liner or may encapsulate a liner with front panel  190 . 
         [0047]    Inside second side panel  580  is the inside portion of second side panel  420 . As with inside back panel  560  and back panel  240 , inside second side panel  580  and second side panel  420  may be opposite side or adjacent. For example, a lining, insulation, padding or other material is included as in between inside back panel  560  and back panel  240 . Inside second side panel  580  may be formed from fabrics commonly used for handbags as discussed herein. Inside second side panel  580  may be formed from the same material as second side panel  420 . Inside second side panel  580  may be a fabric liner or encapsulate a liner with second side panel  420 . 
         [0048]    Inside first side panel  590  is the inside portion of first side panel  320 . As with inside back panel  560  and back panel  240 , inside first side panel  590  and first side panel  320  may be opposite side or adjacent. For example, a lining, insulation, padding or other material is included as in between inside back panel  560  and back panel  240 . Inside first side panel  590  may be formed from fabrics commonly used for handbags such as those discussed herein. Inside first side panel  590  may be formed from the same material as first side panel  320 . Inside first side panel  590  may be a fabric liner or encapsulate a liner with first side panel  320 . 
         [0049]    Inside bottom  550  may be formed from any suitable material. Inside bottom  550  may be formed from a denser, thicker and/or more rigid material than inside first side panel  590 , inside second side panel  580 , inside front panel  570 , and inside back panel  560 . Inside bottom  550  may be attached to each distal end  192  of inside back panel  560 , inside front panel  570 , inside second side panel  580  and inside first side panel  590  by any suitable method of attaching such as by being sewn, bonded or glued to the each distal end  192  of inside back panel  560 , inside front panel  570 , inside second side panel  580  and inside first side panel  590 . 
         [0050]    First inside pocket  510  may be located on inside front panel  570 . First inside pocket  510  may be formed from any suitable material. Inside front panel  570  is coupled to inside first side panel  590  and inside second side panel  580  by any suitable attachment method such as by being sewn, bonded or glued to inside first side panel  590  and inside second side panel  580 . 
         [0051]    Inside back panel  560  is coupled to inside first side panel  590  and inside second side panel  580  by any suitable attachment method such as by being sewn, bonded or glued to inside first side panel  590  and inside second side panel  580 . First inside pocket  510  may be formed from the same material as inside front panel  570 . First inside pocket  510  may be any suitable size. First inside pocket  510  may be suited to hold lipstick case  530 . Alternatively, first inside pocket  510  may be located on any of inside first side panel  590 , inside second side panel  580  or inside back panel  560 . 
         [0052]    Second inside pocket  520  may be located on inside back panel  560 . Second inside pocket  520  may be formed from any suitable material. Second inside pocket  520  may be formed from the same material as inside front panel  570 . Second inside pocket  520  may be any suitable size. Second inside pocket  520  may be suited to hold cell phone  540 . Alternatively, second inside pocket  520  may be located on any of inside first side panel  590 , inside second side panel  580  or inside front panel  570 . 
         [0053]    Handle  110  may cross each of inside first side panel  590 , inside second side panel  580 , inside front panel  570 , and inside back panel  560  and exit through each grommet  120  on each of back panel  240 , front panel  190 , first side panel  320  and second side panel  420 . 
         [0054]    Referring to  FIG. 6 , a bottom view of the distal end of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  is illustrated with outside bottom  610  and back bottom flap  170 . Outside bottom  610  is the outside portion of inside bottom  550 . Outside bottom  610  may be formed from any suitable material. Outside bottom  610  may be formed from a more dense, thicker or more rigid material than first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , front panel  190 , and back panel  240 . Outside bottom  610  may be attached to each distal end  192  of first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , front panel  190 , and back panel  240  by any suitable attachment method such as by being sewn, bonded or glued to each distal end  192  of first side panel  320 , second side panel  420 , front panel  190 , and back panel  240 . Back bottom flap  170  may be attached to distal end  192  of back panel  240  by any suitable attachment method such as by being sewn, bonded or glued to distal end  192  of back panel  240 . Back bottom flap  170  may be attached to distal end  192  of back panel  240  in a manner that allows back bottom flap  170  to fold over outside bottom  610 , as illustrated in  FIG. 6 . 
         [0055]    Convertible bottle tote  100  may be configured to be converted to a handbag by folding bottle tote body. Folding may include folding back panel  240  distal end  192  over front panel  190  towards proximal end  191 , folding back panel  240  proximal end  191  over front panel  190  to meet distal end  192  of back panel  240 , to form a handbag body. Folding may include inserting back bottom flap  170  into handle  110 , attaching back bottom flap  170  to back panel  240  by back bottom flap attachment  171 . Folding may include folding first flap  310  onto back panel  240  and attaching first flap  310  to back panel  240  by first flap attachment  311 . Folding may include folding second flap  410  onto back panel  240  and attaching second flap  410  to back panel  240  by second flap attachment  411 . Folding may also include passing handle  110  through side O-ring  220  to secure handle  110 . Handle  110  may serve as a wristlet handle. An example of conversion from convertible bottle tote to handbag in an embodiment is illustrated in  FIGS. 7-14 . 
         [0056]    Referring to  FIG. 7 , the front view of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  is illustrated with front panel  190  of bottle tote body with handle  110 , grommet  120 , pocket  130 , bottom flap attachment  171 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , first flap attachment  311 , second flap attachment  411 , inside first flap  730 , inside second flap  740 , outside bottom  610 , front bottom flap  720  and front bottom closure flap  710 . Convertible bottle tote  100  is depicted opened as per conversion from convertible bottle tote  100  to handbag  200  or vice versa. Outside bottom  610  may fold in a manner that allows it to rest on front panel  190 , as illustrated in  FIG. 7 . Front bottom flap  720  is the bottom portion of back bottom flap  170 . Front bottom flap  720  may be coupled to distal end  192  of back panel  240  by any suitable method of attachment. Front bottom flap  720  may be sewn, bonded or glued to distal end  192  of back panel  240 . Front bottom closure flap  710  is the front portion of back bottom flap closure flap  160 . Front bottom closure flap  710  may be coupled to front bottom flap  720  by any suitable method of attachment. Front bottom closure flap  710  may be sewn, bonded or glued to front bottom flap  720 . Bottom flap attachment  171  may be attached to front bottom closure flap  710  by any suitable method. Bottom flap attachment  171  attaches back bottom flap closure flap  160  to front panel  190 , as illustrated in  FIG. 1 . Front bottom closure flap  710  may be formed from any suitable material. Front bottom closure flap  710  may be any material capable of folding. Front bottom closure flap  710  may be formed from the same material as back bottom flap closure flap  160 . Inside first flap  730  is the inside portion of first flap  310 . Inside first flap  730  may be formed from any suitable material. Inside first flap  730  may be formed from the same material as first flap  310 . First flap attachment  311  may attach first flap  310  to first side panel  320 , as illustrated in  FIG. 3 . Inside second flap  740  is the inside portion of second flap  410 . Inside second flap  740  may be formed from any suitable material. Inside second flap  410  may be formed from the same material as second flap  410 . Second flap attachment  411  may attach second flap  410  to second side panel  420 , as illustrated in  FIG. 4 . 
         [0057]    Referring to  FIG. 8 , the front view of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  is illustrated with front panel  190  of bottle tote body with handle  110 , grommet  120 , pocket  130 , bottom flap attachment  171 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , side O-ring  220 , back panel  240 , loop  250 , first flap attachment  311 , second flap attachment  411 , inside first flap  730 , inside second flap  740 , front bottom flap  720  and front bottom closure flap  710 .  FIG. 8  illustrates a second folded position from  FIG. 7 . In  FIG. 8 , back panel  240  is folded toward proximal end  191 . 
         [0058]    Referring to  FIG. 9 , the front view of an embodiment of convertible bottle tote  100  is illustrated with front panel  190  and back panel  240  of bottle tote body with handle  110 , grommet  120 , bottom flap attachment  171 , proximal end  191 , distal end  192 , side O-ring  220 , back panel  240 , first flap attachment  311 , second flap attachment  411 , inside first flap  730 , inside second flap  740 , front bottom flap  720  and front bottom closure flap  710 .  FIG. 9  illustrates a third folded position, with proximal end  191  of back panel  240  folded toward distal end  192  of front panel  190 . The third folded position results in the proximal end  191  of back panel  240  touching the distal end  192  of back panel  240 . Back panel  240 , as folded, covers front panel  190 . Front bottom flap  720  covers first flap attachment  311  and second flap attachment  411 , on back panel  240 , where inside second flap  740  and inside first flap  730  will attach to back panel  240 . 
         [0059]    Referring to  FIG. 10 , the front view of an embodiment of handbag  200  is illustrated with handle  110 , grommet  120 , back bottom flap closure flap  160 , back bottom flap  170 , attachment  210 , back panel  240 , first flap attachment  311 , second flap attachment  411 , inside first flap  730 , and inside second flap  740 .  FIG. 10  illustrates a fourth folded position that results in the transition from convertible bottle tote  100  to handbag  200 . In the fourth folded position, back bottom flap  170  is folded towards proximal end  191  and back bottom flap  170  is placed in between handle  110  and back panel  240 . First flap attachment  311  on inside first flap  730  and second flap attachment  411  on inside second flap  740  attach to back panel  240  by attachment  210  on back panel  240 . 
         [0060]    Referring to  FIG. 11 , the front view of an embodiment of handbag  200  is illustrated with handle  110 , back bottom flap  170 , side O-ring  220 , back panel  240 , inside first flap  730 , and inside second flap  740 . Handbag  200  functions to hold personal items and may be any wristlet or handbag design. Wristlet body is formed from the folding of back panel  240  such that back panel proximal end  191  meets back panel distal end  192 . Back bottom flap  170  connects back panel distal end  192  and back panel proximal end  191  by back bottom flap attachment  171 . First flap  310  folds over back pane  2401  and forms wristlet bottom. First flap  310  attaches to back panel by first flap attachment  311 . Second flap  410  folds over back panel  240  and forms wristlet top. Second flap  410  attaches to back panel  240  by closure second flap attachment  411 . Handle  110  stays in place by side O-ring  220  and allows the user to carry wristlet on her wrist. 
         [0061]      FIG. 11  illustrates a fifth folded position that results in handbag  200 . In the fifth folded position, inside second flap  740  and inside first flap  730  are folded towards back panel  240 . Second flap attachment  411  on inside second flap  740  attaches second flap  410  to back panel  240 . First flap attachment  311  on inside first flap  730  attaches first flap  310  to back panel  240 . 
         [0062]    Referring to  FIG. 12 , the back view of an embodiment of handbag  200  is illustrated with handle  110 , back bottom flap attachment  171 , front panel  190 , attachment  210 , side O-ring  220 , loop  250 , first flap  310 , second flap  410 , front bottom flap  720  and front bottom closure flap  710 .  FIG. 12  illustrates second side panel  420  and first panel  320  prior to their folding onto back panel  240 , as shown in  FIG. 11 . Front bottom flap  720  will fold toward front panel  190  to attach back bottom flap closure flap  160  to front panel  190  by back bottom flap attachment  171  and attachment  210 . 
         [0063]    Referring to  FIG. 13 , the back view of an embodiment of handbag  200  is illustrated with handle  110 , back bottom flap closure flap  160 , back bottom flap  170 , front panel  190 , and loop  250 .  FIG. 13  illustrates a sixth folded position, with back bottom flap closure flap  160  attached to front panel  190  by back bottom flap attachment  171  and attachment  210 . Second flap  410  and first flap  310  have been folded over to attach to back panel  240 , as illustrated in  FIG. 11 . 
         [0064]    Referring to  FIG. 14 , the top inside view of an embodiment of handbag  200  is illustrated with handle  110 , pocket  130 , back bottom flap  170 , front panel  190 , side O-ring  220 , back panel  240 , loop  250 , second flap attachment  411 , inside first flap  730 , and outside reinforced bottom  610 . In  FIG. 14 , first flap  310  is opened and folded toward front panel  190 , allowing handbag  200  to open. 
         [0065]    Referring to  FIG. 15 , a method  1500  for transitioning the tote to a handbag is provided. Method  1500  may include folding the tote and securing the handbag by attachment. Conversion of convertible bottle tote  100  to handbag  200  occurs via several folds of convertible bottle tote  100 . Back panel  240  distal end  192  is folded over front panel  190 , towards front panel  190  proximal end  191 . Proximal end  191  of back panel  240  is folded over front panel  190  to meet back panel  240  distal end  192 , forming handbag  200  body. Back bottom flap  170  is inserted into handle  110  and secures to back panel  240  by back bottom flap attachment  171  and attachment  210 . Second flap  410  and first flap  310  are folded into back panel  240  and attach by first flap attachment  311  with attachment  210  and second flap attachment  411  with attachment  210 , completing the conversion. 
         [0066]    Any single embodiment herein may be supplemented with one or more elements from any one or more other embodiments herein. It is understood, therefore, that this invention is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, but is intended to cover all modifications which are within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims; the above description; and/or shown in the attached drawings.