Handbag and case with multi-purpose strap

Abstract

The present invention relates to a handbag or case that includes a body, first and second body fasteners fixedly coupled to the body, and a selectively removable and attachable handbag strap coupled to the body. The strap has first and second ends, where the first end includes a first strap fastener and the second end includes a second strap fastener. The strap is attached to the body by coupling the first body fastener to the first strap fastener, and by coupling the second body fastener to the second strap fastener. The strap is removed from the body by detaching the first body fastener from the first strap fastener, and by detaching the second body fastener from the second strap fastener. The first and second strap fasteners of the removed strap are coupled together, so that the strap is worn as jewelry. In another embodiment, the body has a plurality of belt loops and the strap has a belt buckle at one end. When the strap is removed, it is worn as a belt around the beltline of a person by buckling the buckle.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A handbag, comprising: 
 a body;    first and second body fasteners fixedly coupled to said body; and    a selectively removable and attachable handbag strap coupled to said body, said strap having first and second ends, wherein the first end includes a first strap fastener and the second end includes a second strap fastener,    wherein said strap is attached to said body by coupling said first body fastener to said first strap fastener, and by coupling said second body fastener to said second strap fastener,    wherein said strap is removed from said body by detaching said first body fastener from said first strap fastener, and by detaching said second body fastener from said second strap fastener, and    wherein the first and second strap fasteners of the removed strap are coupled together, so that said strap is worn as jewelry.    
     
     
         2 . The handbag of  claim 1 , wherein said handbag strap is at least one of a neckless, bracelet, anklet, and waist jewelry.  
     
     
         3 . The handbag of  claim 2 , wherein said first body fastener and said second strap fastener are substantially the same.  
     
     
         4 . The handbag of  claim 3 , wherein said second body fastener and said first strap fastener are substantially the same.  
     
     
         5 . The handbag of  claim 4 , wherein said handbag strap is worn as jewelry by one of a person and doll.  
     
     
         6 . A case, comprising: 
 a body having a plurality of belt loops around the circumference of the body; and    a selectively removable and attachable case strap coupled to said body, said strap having first and second ends, wherein the first end includes a belt buckle having a buckle finger, and wherein said strap includes a plurality of holes to accept said buckle finger,    wherein said strap is attached to said body by threading said strap through said belt loops and by buckling said buckle finger through one of said plurality of holes,    wherein said strap is removed from said body unbuckling said buckle finger from said one of said plurality of holes, and    wherein the removed strap is worn as a belt around the beltline of a person by buckling said buckle finger through one of said plurality of holes.    
     
     
         7 . The case of  claim 6 , wherein said body is one of a handbag, briefcase and duffle.  
     
     
         8 . A case, comprising: 
 a body having a plurality of belt loops around the circumference of the body; and    a selectively removable and attachable case strap coupled to said body, said strap having first and second ends, wherein the first end includes a belt buckle,    wherein said strap is attached to said body by threading said strap through said belt loops and by buckling said buckle,    wherein said strap is removed from said body by unbuckling said buckle and by unthreading said strap from said belt loops of said body, and    wherein the removed strap is worn as a belt around the beltline of a person by buckling said buckle.    
     
     
         9 . The case of  claim 8 , wherein said body is one of a handbag, briefcase and duffle.