Garment carrier in the form of a convertible counter/garment bag

Abstract

The garment carrier is convertible to function as a counter bag, in a first orientation, and a garment bag for use with a hanger with a hook portion, in a second orientation. The main section of the carrier includes a relatively large garment receiving opening at one end and a relatively small hanger hook portion receiving opening at the other end. A zipper is provided to permit insertion and removal of garments. Drawstrings are provided for closing the garment receiving opening of the main section. The zipper intersects the plane of the drawstrings. The drawstrings include first and second separate drawstring sections. Each of the sections has an end anchored to the main section. The anchor points are proximate the garment receiving opening, at respective points on opposite sides of the zipper, such that the zipper does not interfere with the operation of the drawstrings. The carrier also has an extendable section which depends from the main section and is movable between a position within the main section, when the carrier functions as a counter bag, and a position outside the main section, when the carrier functions as a garment bag.

1 . A garment carrier functioning as a counter bag, in a first orientation, and as a garment bag for use with a hanger with a hook portion, in a second orientation, said carrier comprising a main section including a relatively large garment receiving opening at one end and a relatively small hanger hook portion receiving opening at the other end, a zipper, drawstring means situated in a plane for closing said garment receiving opening, said zipper intersecting said plane of said drawstring means, said drawstring means comprising first and second drawstring sections, each of said first and second drawstring sections having an end anchored to said main section at a separate anchor point, said anchor points being situated proximate said garment receiving opening, on opposite sides of said zipper, such that said zipper does not interfere with the operation of said drawstring means. 
     
     
         2 . The carrier of  claim 1  further comprising a channel, wherein said first and second drawstrings are situated within said channel. 
     
     
         3 . The carrier of  claim 2  wherein said channel is provided with an opening on the opposite side of said main section from said zipper and wherein the non-anchored ends of said drawstrings extend outwardly from said channel opening. 
     
     
         4 . The carrier of  claim 1  further comprising an extendable section depending from said main section and movable between a position within said main section, when the carrier functions as a counter bag, and a position outside said main section, when the carrier functions as a garment bag. 
     
     
         5 . The carrier of  claim 4  wherein said zipper extends into said extendible section.