Eyeglass purse

Abstract

A purse having a central compartment for storing eyeglasses when they are not being worn with additional compartments and zippered side pockets for storing other items and an adjustable strap, allowing the user to wear it.

1 . A purse comprising: 
 a front side;    a back side;    an interior compartment defined by the space between the front side and the back side which has a top opening at the unjoined top edges of the front side and the back side;    at least two interior pockets accessible through a side opening defined by unjoined side edges of the front side and back side, wherein said opening has a closure; and    a strap.    
   
   
       2 . The purse of  claim 1  further comprising a closure for said top opening.  
   
   
       3 . The purse of  claim 2  wherein said closure is a hook-and-loop fastener.  
   
   
       4 . The purse of  claim 2  wherein said closure is a magnetic snap.  
   
   
       5 . The purse of  claim 2  wherein said closure is a mechanical snap.  
   
   
       6 . The purse of  claim 1  further comprising a central compartment having fabric dividers, located within the interior compartment.  
   
   
       7 . The purse of  claim 1  further comprising a vertical closure wherein said vertical closure closes said side opening providing access to said interior pockets.  
   
   
       8 . The purse of  claim 7  wherein said closure is a zipper.  
   
   
       9 . The purse of  claim 1  further comprising a movable cord lock located on the strap to allow adjustment of the strap length.  
   
   
       10 . The purse of  claim 9  further comprising a strap retaining loop located within said interior compartment.  
   
   
       11 . A method of storing eyeglasses comprising the steps of: 
 opening the purse of  claim 1;     placing eyeglasses within a central compartment; and    closing the purse.    
   
   
       12 . The method of storing eyeglasses of  claim 11  further comprising the step of fastening a closure on said purse.