Shoe bag having a structure that receives a handle from a separate item

Abstract

A shoe bag is provided having a body and a flap that is attached to the body. An opening is provided in the flap to receive a handle of a separate carrying item. Thus, the handle of the separate carrying item may be employed to transport both the separate carrying item and the shoe bag.

1 . A shoe bag comprising: 
 a body having a cavity defined therein;    a flap that is attached at one end to the body;    an insert that is configured to reside in the cavity; and    an opening that is provided in the flap, the opening being configured to receive a handle from a separate carrying item.    
   
   
       2 . The shoe bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the flap includes a securing mechanism to mechanically secure the flap to the body.  
   
   
       3 . The shoe bag according to  claim 2 , wherein the securing mechanism includes a magnetic lock, a button, velcro or a hook and loop device.  
   
   
       4 . The shoe bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the flap includes a tongue.  
   
   
       5 . The shoe bag according to  claim 4 , wherein the tongue is configured to engage the handle of the separate carrying item.  
   
   
       6 . The shoe bag according to  claim 5 , wherein the tongue includes a securing mechanism to mechanically secure the tongue to the body.  
   
   
       7 . The shoe bag according to  claim 6 , wherein the securing mechanism includes a magnetic lock, a button, velcro or a hook and loop device.  
   
   
       8 . The shoe bag according to  claim 4 , wherein the tongue is configured to pass through the opening that is provided in the flap.  
   
   
       9 . The shoe bag according to  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a strap that is coupled to the body; and    a pouch that is coupled to the body, wherein the pouch receives the strap.    
   
   
       10 . The shoe bag according to  claim 9 , wherein the pouch includes a closing device.  
   
   
       11 . The shoe bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the insert includes separate portions for receiving plural articles.  
   
   
       12 . The shoe bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a single removable insert.  
   
   
       13 . The shoe bag according to  claim 1 , wherein the insert includes at least two removable inserts.  
   
   
       14 . A shoe bag comprising: 
 a body having a cavity defined therein;    a flap that is attached at one end to the body;    a tongue that is coupled to the flap;    a removable insert that is configured to reside in the cavity; and    an opening that is provided in the flap, the opening being configured to receive a handle from a separate carrying item, wherein the tongue is adapted to pass through the opening.    
   
   
       15 . The shoe bag according to  claim 14 , wherein the tongue includes a securing mechanism to mechanically secure the tongue to the body.  
   
   
       16 . The shoe bag according to  claim 15 , wherein the securing mechanism includes a magnetic lock, a button, velcro or a hook and loop device.  
   
   
       17 . The shoe bag according to  claim 14 , wherein the tongue is configured to engage the handle of the separate carrying item.  
   
   
       18 . The shoe bag according to  claim 14 , wherein the removable insert includes two separate removable inserts.  
   
   
       19 . The shoe bag according to  claim 14 , wherein the removable insert includes a single removable insert.  
   
   
       20 . The shoe bag according to  claim 14 , wherein the body includes a compartment for carrying personal items.