Article having multiple interchangeable patterns

Abstract

An article of manufacture is provided having a plurality of interchangeable patterns for configuration on an external surface of the article. The article may include a carryall item, such as a bag, handbag, purse, or similar carryall. Additionally, the article can include a multi-pattern interchangeable pillow case or other decorative item. The article is configured by folding one a designated pattern to the exterior surface of the article using a slotted access member or an accessibility member. The accessibility member may further include a zipper, button, Velcro, or other attachment means.

1 . An article having a plurality of interchangeable patterns, comprising:
 a first receptacle comprising a first pattern disposed on a first surface, and a top edge;   a second receptacle comprising a second pattern disposed on a second surface, and a top edge; and   at least one accessibility member disposed on one of said first and second receptacles;   said top edge of said first receptacle attached to said top edge of said second receptacle along at least a portion of a circumference;   wherein one of said first pattern and second pattern is capable of being configured on the exterior surface of the article.   
     
     
         2 . The article of  claim 1 , said first receptacle further comprising a third pattern disposed on a third surface, wherein said third surface is disposed opposite of said first surface. 
     
     
         3 . The article of  claim 2 , wherein said article can be configured inside-out at said accessibility member. 
     
     
         4 . The article of  claim 3 , said second receptacle further comprising a fourth pattern disposed on a fourth surface, wherein said fourth surface is opposite of said second surface. 
     
     
         5 . The article of  claim 4 , wherein said article is a carryall having four interchangeable patterns. 
     
     
         6 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein the article is a pillow case having four interchangeable patterns. 
     
     
         7 . The article of  claim 1 , said article further comprising a third receptacle, said third receptacle comprising a top edge, wherein said top edge of said third receptacle is attached to said top edge of said first receptacle and said top edge of said second receptacle along said circumference. 
     
     
         8 . The article of  claim 7 , said article including a fourth receptacle comprising a top edge, wherein said top edge of said fourth receptacle is attached to said top edge of said first through third receptacles along said circumference. 
     
     
         9 . The article of  claim 7 , wherein at least one of said first through third receptacles is a liner for protecting one or more surfaces of the receptacle. 
     
     
         10 . The article of  claim 9 , wherein said article is adapted to receive one of: a slip-liner or a handle-liner. 
     
     
         11 . The article of  claim 10 , wherein said one of a slip-liner or a handle-liner is attached to said article at a zipper. 
     
     
         12 . The article of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more loop-fittings. 
     
     
         13 . The article of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more straps, wherein said straps are attached to said article at said top edge between two of said receptacles. 
     
     
         14 . The article of  claim 7 , further comprising a skirt, said skirt attached to said article along said circumference between two of said receptacles. 
     
     
         15 . The article of  claim 1 , wherein two or more of said patterns are substantially similar. 
     
     
         16 . An article having a plurality of interchangeable patterns, comprising;
 a first receptacle having a first pattern and a second pattern disposed opposite of the first pattern;   a second receptacle having a third pattern and a fourth pattern disposed opposite of the third pattern; and   at least one accessibility member;   wherein said article can be configured to contain one of said first through fourth patterns on an exterior surface.   
     
     
         17 . The article of  claim 16 , wherein the article is a carryall. 
     
     
         18 . The article of  claim 17 , wherein the carryall is a multi-pattern interchangeable purse. 
     
     
         19 . The article of  claim 16 , wherein the article is a pillow case.