Flower-shaped bag

Abstract

A flower-shaped bag (including but not limited to: handbag, purse, belt bag, duffel bag, tote bag, pouch, backpack, fanny pack, waist bag, etc) in its entirety takes the form of a flower; in that its shape resembles a flower in bud when the bag opening is closed, and resembles a flower in blossom when the bag opening is opened. When the bag opening is in a close position, the form structure ( 42 ), comprises of constituent flower petals ( 19 ), is capable of changing the bag's shape to resemble a flower in bud by folding and partially overlapping the petals to seal the bag opening, keeping articles securely stored within. When the bag opening is in an open position, the shape of the form structure changes to resemble a flower in blossom by unfolding the partially overlapped flower petals; this provides an opening to access articles stored inside.

1 . A flower-shaped bag (including but not limited to: handbag, purse, fanny pack, waist bag, backpack, book pack, belt bag, duffel bag, tote bag, pouch, etc.) in its entirety takes the form of a flower; in that it resembles a flower in bud when the bag opening is closed, and resembles a flower in blossom when the bag opening is opened, comprising: (a) a plurality of flower-petal-shaped components, each is connected to (b) a first connection component on one end and to (c) a second connection component on the other end; wherein said flower-petal-shaped component has two narrower ends but a broader middle in the plane of said petal, and is slightly convex in the direction perpendicular to the plane of said petal, making its shape resembles a flower petal; wherein said one end of said flower-petal-shaped component comprises a connecting element to connect itself to said first connection component in such a way that said flower-petal-shaped component can swing around said first connection component in the direction perpendicular to the plane of said flower-petal-shaped component, and said one ends of said flower-petal-shaped components are joined to form a closed formation to constitutes a sealed bag bottom; wherein said other end of said flower-petal-shaped component comprises a connecting element that allows said second connection component to join said flower-petal-shaped components together at each said opposite end to allow their assembly to form an opening capable of either open or close formation to constitute a bag top; wherein said open/close element forms an opening when said opposite end of said flower-petal-shaped components are apart from one another; wherein said opening formed by said open/close element is closed when said opposite end of said flower-petal-shaped components are joined together so that said open/close element allows secure storage of articles in the bag. 
   
   
       2 . The bag of  claim 1  wherein said first connection component is a closed loop of certain geometrical shape with a small diameter, made of appropriate material of predetermined mechanical strength. 
   
   
       3 . The bag of  claim 1  wherein said second connection component is a closed-loop rope, serving as a vehicle for the bag to be carried by a human as well as serving as a fastening measure for the bag top. 
   
   
       4 . The bag of  claim 1  wherein, on each said petal, said connecting element is a hole to let said first connection component to tread through. 
   
   
       5 . The bag of  claim 1  further comprises (a) a polarity of a flower-petal-shaped pieces made of appropriate materials, softer in mechanical strength as compared to that of said flower-petal-shaped components, acting as the bag body exterior, forms one or multiple rounds of flower petals, attached to the outer surface of said flower-petal-shaped components; and (b) a bag-shaped soft bulk piece that forms a cavity, placed interior to the inner surface of all said flower-petal-shaped components, attached to them and to said bag bottom. 
   
   
       6 . The bag of  claim 5  wherein said softer flower-petal-shaped piece is made of leather. 
   
   
       7 . The bag of  claim 5  wherein said softer flower-petal-shaped piece is made of fabric. 
   
   
       8 . The bag of  claim 5  further comprises a strap attached to two said one end, and a pair of handles attached to two of said one end, and a fastening device attached to two of said one end. 
   
   
       9 . The bag of  claim 8  wherein said fastening device is a clasp. 
   
   
       10 . The bag of  claim 8  wherein said fastening device is a zipper. 
   
   
       11 . A flower-shaped bag (including but not limited to: handbag, purse, fanny pack, waist bag, backpack, book pack, belt bag, duffel bag, tote bag, pouch, etc.) in its entirety takes the shape of a flower; in that this shape resembles a flower in bud when the bag opening is closed and a flower in blossom when the bag opening is opened, comprising: (a) a hemisphere of predetermined geometrical shape as a base at the bottom, (b) atop said base is a polarity of arcs of predetermined geometrical shape, with its two opposite ends capable of swinging around at two locations at circumference of said base, with (c) a polarity of flower-petal-shaped components attached to said base and said arcs, (d) a polarity of middle section surfaces made of appropriate material between said base and said arcs or between two neighboring said arcs, (e) a connection component joins the top of the top two said arcs to form an open/close element, and (f) a carrying element attached at predetermined locations on the bag assembly to allow one to handle the bag. 
   
   
       12 . The bag of  claim 11  wherein said predetermined geometrical shape of said hemisphere is a sphere of a predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       13 . The bag of  claim 11  wherein said predetermined geometrical shape of said hemisphere is an ellipsoid of a predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       14 . The bag of  claim 11  wherein said arcs of predetermined geometrical shape is a circle of a predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       15 . The bag of  claim 11  wherein said arcs of predetermined geometrical shape is an ellipse of a predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       16 . The bag of  claim 11  wherein said connection component is a clasp. 
   
   
       17 . The bag of  claim 11  wherein said carrying element is a strap attached to predetermined locations on the bag assembly. 
   
   
       18 . The bag of  claim 11  wherein said carrying element is a pair of handles attached to predetermined locations on the bag assembly. 
   
   
       19 . A flower-shaped bag (including but not limited to: handbag, purse, fanny pack, waist bag, backpack, book pack, belt bag, duffel bag, tote bag, pouch, etc.) in its entirety takes the shape of a flower; in that this shape resembles a flower in bud when the bag opening is closed and a flower in blossom when the bag opening is opened, comprising: (a) two hemispheres of predetermined geometrical shape as left and right bases, (b) a connection component joins the bottoms of said left and right bases to form a bottom for the entire bag assembly that allows said left and right bases to constitute open/close formation at the top as a bag opening, (c) a plurality of flower-shaped petals, made of appropriate materials, attached to said left and right bases, (d) a fastening device atop said bases to open/close the opening formed by left and right bases, (e) two middle section surfaces attached to left and right bases to form a closed surface between two said bases to complete a storage cavity, and (f) a middle linking element attached to left and right said bases to allow predetermined degree of separation for said open/close formation. 
   
   
       20 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein said predetermined geometrical shape is a sphere of predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       21 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein said predetermined geometrical shape is an ellipsoid of predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       22 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein said bottom connection component is a hinge. 
   
   
       23 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein said middle linking element is a chain. 
   
   
       24 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein said fastening device is a zipper. 
   
   
       25 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein said fastening device is a clasp. 
   
   
       26 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein said bag has a shoulder strap attached to the bag assembly. 
   
   
       27 . The bag of  claim 19  wherein one of said (left or right) base is replaced by an alternative part comprising three components: (aa) a predetermined fraction of a ring of predetermined geometrical shape, (ab) a connecting element attached to predetermined locations on said ring, and (ac) a sheet, made of appropriate materials, to completely fill said ring. 
   
   
       28 . The bag of  claim 27  wherein the predetermined geometrical shape of said ring is a circle of predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       29 . The bag of  claim 27  wherein the predetermined geometrical shape of said ring is an ellipse of predetermined fraction. 
   
   
       30 . The bag of  claim 27  wherein said connecting element is a stretchable band made of appropriate material. 
   
   
       31 . A flower-shaped bag (including but not limited to: handbag, purse, fanny pack, waist bag, backpack, book pack, belt bag, duffel bag, tote bag, pouch, etc.) in its entirety takes the shape of a flower; in that this shape resembles a flower in bud when the bag opening is closed and a flower in blossom when the bag opening is opened, comprising: (a) one or multiple levels of collapsible-steamer-like construct with its constituent panels and its circular plate as a base, (b) a plurality of flower-petal-shaped components attached to the outer side of said panels and to the bottom of said base, and (c) a fastening device joins top ends of said panels to form an open/close element. 
   
   
       32 . The bag of  claim 31  wherein said fastening device is a closed loop rope. 
   
   
       33 . The bag of  claim 31  wherein comprises a second fastening device. 
   
   
       34 . The bag of  claim 33  wherein said second fastening device is a clasp. 
   
   
       35 . The bag of  claim 31  comprises a carrying element. 
   
   
       36 . The bag of  claim 35  wherein said carrying element is a pair of handles. 
   
   
       37 . The bag of  claim 35  wherein said carrying element is a strap.