Purse insert having interchangeable accessory holders and method therefor

Abstract

An adjustable size purse insert for easily transferring items from one purse to another. The adjustable purse insert has a plurality of accessory holders for holding and storing different items within a purse. A coupling device is coupled to a body section of each of the plurality of accessory holders. The coupling device allows for removably coupling successive accessory holders together. This allows the purse insert to be adjustable in size and to allow individuals to combine different accessory holders together to form different sizes and configurations of purse inserts.

1 . An adjustable size purse insert for easily transferring items from one purse to another comprising, in combination:
 a plurality of accessory holders wherein each of the plurality of accessory holders is removably coupled to a successive accessory holder, the plurality of accessory holders are interchangeably coupled so that different accessory holders may be coupled together to form different size purse inserts, the plurality of accessory holders are coupled on the bottom portion for the insertion/extraction of items exteriorly located on the accessory holders wherein said bottom coupling provides more flexibility and storage area, the plurality of accessory holders is designed to hold and store specific individual purse accessory items; and   coupling devices coupled to a body section of each of the plurality of accessory holders for removably coupling successive accessory holders together.   
   
   
       2 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the coupling devices are coupled to at least one of a front or back of the body section. 
   
   
       3 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the coupling devices comprise:
 a flat stripped piece of hook material coupled to a first surface of the accessory holder; and   a flat stripped piece of loop material coupled to a second surface of an adjacent accessory holder   
   
   
       4 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the coupling devices comprise:
 a flat stripped piece of hook material coupled to a first surface of first accessory holder;   a flat stripped piece of hook material coupled to a second surface of adjacent accessory holder; and   a flat rectangular piece of loop material coupling the hook material of the first accessory holder to the hook material of the adjacent accessory holder wherein said accessory holders are coupled side-by-side.   
   
   
       5 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is an eyeglasses/sunglasses case comprising:
 an oblong rectangular shaped holder;   a closed bottom curve on one end of the oblong holder; and   a permanent opening on the other end of the oblong holder for the insertion/extraction of the eyeglasses/sunglasses.   
   
   
       6 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a wallet holder comprising:
 a rectangular accordion file-type shaped body and having an opening for the insertion/extraction of a wallet;   a bendable flap coupled to the rectangular accordion file-type shaped body that covers said opening; and   a coupling device for securely coupling said bendable flap to said rectangular accordion file-type shaped body.   
   
   
       7 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is an ID/credit card holder comprising:
 a flat rectangular shaped body; and   a plurality of slots cut in said flat rectangular shaped holder wherein ID/credit cards are inserted into said slots for holding said credit cards or ID cards to said flat rectangular shaped body.   
   
   
       8 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is an address book/PDA holder comprising:
 a rectangular accordion file-type shaped body which is expandable and having a single rectangular opening for the insertion/extraction of an organizer book/PDA; and   a zipper coupled to said rectangular accordion file-type shaped body for opening and closing said opening.   
   
   
       9 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a cellular phone holder comprising:
 a rectangular shaped body of fixed size;   a singular opening for the insertion/extraction of a cellular phone; and   a fastening device coupled to the rectangular shaped body for securely covering said opening.   
   
   
       10 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a checkbook holder comprising:
 a flat rectangular shaped body of fixed size;   a singular opening for the insertion/extraction of a checkbook; and   a fastening device coupled to said flat rectangular body for securely covering said opening.   
   
   
       11 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a cosmetic holder comprising:
 a rectangular accordion file-type shaped body which is expandable and having a single rectangular opening for the insertion/extraction of cosmetics;   a bendable flap coupled to said rectangular accordion file-type shaped body for covering said opening; and   a coupling device securely coupling said bendable flap to said rectangular accordion file-type shaped body.   
   
   
       12 . An adjustable size purse attachment in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a key holder comprising:
 a flat strip body member for holding one or more keys, said body member being flexible; and   a connector coupled to a first and second end of said flat strip body member for coupling said first end to said second end to hold said at least one key.   
   
   
       16 . An adjustable size purse insert for easily transferring items from one purse to another comprising, in combination:
 a plurality of accessory holders wherein each of the plurality of accessory holders is designed to hold and store specific individual purse accessory items; and   coupling devices coupled to the bottom body section of each of the plurality of accessory holders for removably coupling successive accessory holders together;   wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a key holder comprising:
 a flat strip body member for holding one or more keys, said body member being flexible; and 
 a connector coupled to a first and second end of said flat strip body member for coupling said first end to said second end to hold said at least one key; 
   wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is an ID/credit card holder comprising:
 a flat rectangular shaped body; and 
 a plurality of slots cut in said flat rectangular shaped holder wherein ID/credit cards are inserted into said slots for holding said credit cards or ID cards to said flat rectangular shaped body. 
   
   
   
       17 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 16  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is an eyeglasses/sunglasses case comprising:
 an oblong rectangular shaped holder;   a closed bottom curve on one end of the oblong holder; and   a permanent opening on the other end of the oblong holder for the insertion/extraction of the eyeglasses/sunglasses.   
   
   
       18 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 16  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a wallet holder comprising:
 a rectangular accordion file-type shaped body and having an opening for the insertion/extraction of a wallet;   a bendable flap coupled to the rectangular accordion file-type shaped body that covers said opening; and   a coupling device for securely coupling said bendable flap to said rectangular accordion file-type shaped body.   
   
   
       19 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 16  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is an address book/PDA holder comprising:
 a rectangular accordion file-type shaped body which is expandable and having a single rectangular opening for the insertion/extraction of an organizer book/PDA; and   a zipper coupled to said rectangular accordion file-type shaped body for opening and closing said opening.   
   
   
       20 . An adjustable size purse insert in accordance with  claim 16  wherein at least one of the plurality of accessory holders is a cellular phone holder comprising:
 a rectangular shaped body of fixed size;   a singular opening for the insertion/extraction of a cellular phone; and   a fastening device coupled to the rectangular shaped body for securely covering said opening.