Accessory for clutch bag

Abstract

A pouch receives an item to be hung on a support member, the pouch including a substantially enclosed receptacle having an opening dimensioned to selectively receive an item within the receptacle and to allow removal of the item from the receptacle. The receptacle is formed of a flexible material that can be compressed into a reduced volume when an item is not contained within a receptacle and to an expanded volume when an item is received within the receptacle. An attachment member on a receptacle is provided that is suitable for placement on a hook or other support member. The receptacle is preferable formed of a compressible material, such as a stretchable fabric, or a netting material. The pouch can be collapsed, stored when not in use, and can be expanded to receive the item within it for hanging or supporting the item in the pouch on a hook or the like.

1 . A pouch for receiving and hanging an item on a support member, the pouch comprising a substantially enclosed receptacle having an opening dimensioned to selectively receive an item within said receptacle and to allow removal of the item from said receptacle, said receptacle being formed of a flexible material that can be compressed into a reduced volume when an item is not contained with said receptacle compared to an expanded volume when an item is received with said receptacle; and an attaching means on said receptacle suitable for placement on a hook or other support member, whereby said pouch can be collapsed for storage when not in use and can be expanded to receive an item therein for hanging or supporting the item and said pouch on a hook or the like. 
   
   
       2 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is formed of a compressible material. 
   
   
       3 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is formed of a stretchable material. 
   
   
       4 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is formed of thin see-through fabric. 
   
   
       5 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is formed of a polyester/lycra fabric. 
   
   
       6 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is formed of a cotton/lycra fabric. 
   
   
       7 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle interior is lined with a fabric different than said flexible material to render the pouch reversible. 
   
   
       8 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said receptacle is formed of a netting material. 
   
   
       9 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said reduced volume is sufficiently small to allow said pouch to be placed in a pocket of a user. 
   
   
       10 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said expanded volume Ve and said compressed volume Vc form a ration Ve/Vc greater than 5. 
   
   
       11 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said ratio Ve/Vc≧10. 
   
   
       12 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising elastic means about a periphery of said receptacle opening to gather said flexible material and reduce the size of said opening while allowing said opening to be stretched for inserting or removing the item from said receptacle. 
   
   
       13 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said attaching means comprises a strap attached to said receptacle. 
   
   
       14 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said attaching means comprises a drawstring attached to said receptacle. 
   
   
       15 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said attaching means comprises a handle attached to said receptacle. 
   
   
       16 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , further comprising a small sac or bag for receiving and maintaining said receptacle in a compressed state when said receptacle is not in use. 
   
   
       17 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein the item is selected from the group consisting of a clutch bag, a handle-free handbag, shoes, cosmetics, diapers and portable items devoid of means for hanging same on a hook or the like. 
   
   
       18 . A pouch as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said small volume is formed by generally comprising said receptacle into a spherical shape. 
   
   
       19 . An accessory for an item that cannot be independently hung on a hook or other support member, said accessory comprising a pouch including a substantially enclosed receptacle having an opening dimensioned to selectively receive an item within said receptacle and to remove the item from said receptacle, said receptacle being formed of a flexible material that can be compressed into a small volume when an item is not contained with said receptacle compared to an expanded volume when an item is received with said receptacle; and an attaching means on said receptacle suitable for placement on a hook or other support member, whereby said pouch can be collapsed for storage when not in use and can be expanded to receive an item therein for hanging or supporting the item and said pouch on a hook or the like. 
   
   
       20 . In combination an item that cannot be independently hung on a hook or other support member and an accessory for selectively receiving and hanging the item, said accessory comprising a pouch for receiving and hanging an item on a support member, the pouch comprising a substantially enclosed receptacle having an opening dimensioned to selectively receive an item within said receptacle and to remove the item from said receptacle, said receptacle being formed of a flexible material that can be compressed into a small volume when an item is not contained with said receptacle compared to an expanded volume when an item is received with said receptacle; and an attaching means on said receptacle suitable for placement on a hook or other support member, whereby said pouch can be collapsed for storage when not in use and can be expanded to receive an item therein for hanging or supporting the item and said pouch on a hook or the like.