Patent ID: 7581886

Claim:
A flexible shipping bag having an open top and configured to be turned inside out to form a tote bag, the shipping bag comprising: sealing flaps comprising a fabric outside wall and a plastic lining on an inside wall, wherein each sealing flap is configured with a bottom edge which, when the shipping bag is turned inside out, permits folding the sealing flap into the bag and thereby remains invisible to an external viewer; tote flaps positioned immediately below the sealing flaps on the inside of the shipping bag, wherein the tote flaps are configured to unfold and form the uppermost segment of the tote bag when the shipping bag is turned inside out; a plastic outer wall configured to cover the exterior of the shipping bag except for the sealing flaps; a fabric inside wall joined to the plastic outer wall by stitching; and, inner handles attached to the tote flaps.