Multi-function adjustable carrying case

Abstract

A multi-purpose adjustable carrying case with a center receiving pad and multiple fold-over panels radially extending from the center receiving pad and at least one fold-over strap. The invention can be used to make any number of cases, holders or containers for a variety of items transported in the carrying case in a pocket or purse or attached to the clothing of a user or in a vehicle glove compartment.

1 . A multi-purpose adjustable carrying case device comprising:
 a foldable flat body comprising a center receiving pad and multiple fold-over panels extending radially from the center receiving pad and at least one fold-over strap extending radially from the center receiving pad, the panels and at least one fold-over strap folding over any of a variety of items resting on the center receiving pad to form a multi-purpose case for carrying the item within the case;   connecting means on each of the panels and on the at least one strap for interconnecting the panels and at least one strap in a folded array over the center receiving pad and the item to form the multi-purpose carrying case for the item to contain the item therein for a user to transport the item.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the center receiving pad further comprises a resilient cushioning surface to cushion the item. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the center receiving pad further comprises a protective lining surface to protect the item. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  comprising at least two fold-over straps comprising a first strap for folding over the item to assist in containing the item in the case and at least one additional strap for use in attaching the case to an external element. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the at least one additional strap comprises an elongated strap attached to the center pad at a proximal end and connecting means for removably attaching a distal end of the elongated strap to the proximal end of the elongated strap to form a loop for removably encircling the external element. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the elongated strap is used for looping around an external element worn by a user comprising at least one external element taken from the list of external elements comprising a belt, a belt loop on clothing, suspenders, a button hole, a clothing loop, and an apron tie. 
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 5  wherein the elongated strap is used for looping around an external element carried by a user comprising at least one external element taken from the list of external elements comprising a hand bag strap, a purse strap, a carrying case handle, a carrying case clasp, a backpack strap, a backpack loop, a tool box handle, a utility box handle, and a shopping bag strap. 
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 1  wherein a connecting element is attached to an outside surface of the case and a mating connecting element is attached to an external element so that the case is attachable to the external element. 
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the body comprises at least one body structure taken from the list of body structures comprising a clover shape, a square arm cross shape, a rounded arm cross shape, a pointed arm cross shape, a leaf shape, a star shape, a T shape, a square arm T shape, and a rounded arm T shape. 
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1  wherein at least one panel remains flat with the center pad so that the at least one panel is used in conjunction with the center pad for receiving a portion of an item resting on both the center pad and the at least one panel. 
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 9  wherein two panels on opposing sides of the center pad remain flat with the center pad to receive eye glasses resting on the center pad and two panels with the at least one strap and at least one other panel folding over the eye glasses to form an eye glasses case. 
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the body comprises three panels and a strap radiating out from four sides of the center panel and the strap and three panels are folded over a personal electronic device to be carried by a user. 
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the connecting means comprises at least one connecting means taken from the list of connecting means comprising mating hook and loop fasteners, mating snaps,