Garment and Accessories Organizer and Shoulder Bag

Abstract

Embodiments of this invention relate to a rectangular-shaped garment and accessories organizer with a front layer and a back layer, each layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, with multiple compartments and pockets for storing, protecting, and carrying articles of clothing, shoes, and accessories. The organizer has a hook and a strap, and is constructed such that it either functions as a hanging organizer, or can be carried as a shoulder bag when folded. The pockets on the front layer of the organizer are made of a clear material so that their contents can be seen and located easily. In some embodiments, pouches containing an LED light are sewn into or otherwise attached to various parts of the organizer to allow the user to dress in dimly-lit and/or dark rooms and areas. In other embodiments, pouches containing non-breakable minors are also included.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A garment and accessories organizer comprising:
 a rectangular-shaped member having a front layer and a back layer, each layer having a top end and a bottom end, and an inner surface and an outer surface;   an adjustable strap attached to the sides at the top end of the rectangular member; and   a hook attached in the middle of the top end of the rectangular member;
 wherein the front layer has one or more label pockets at the top end, one or more detachable multiple-compartment pockets attached with a fabric hook and loop fastener just below the label pockets, and two or more attached pockets at the bottom end wherein one of the attached pockets is further compartmentalized into two pockets; 
 wherein the back layer is bisected with a lengthwise zipper with a flap at the top of the zipper allowing the top of the bag to open fully when garments hung on conventional hangers are inserted therein, and has one or more flap-closable pocket attached on each side of the zipper, and at least one loop for latching the hook attached approximately halfway from the bottom of the back layer; and 
 wherein the pockets on the front layer of the organizer are made of a transparent material. 
   
     
     
         2 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the rectangular member can be folded into thirds, allowing the hook at the top of the rectangular member to latch into the loop approximately halfway up the bottom of the back layer such that the organizer is transformed into a bag and carried with the adjustable strap over the shoulder. 
     
     
         3 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 a zippered pocket inside the rectangular member, the pocket holding a plurality of zippered mesh bags. 
 
     
     
         4 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 one or more pouches, each containing a pressure-activated light emitting diode light. 
 
     
     
         5 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the organizer is designed to hold adult-sized garments. 
     
     
         6 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the organizer is designed to hold child-sized garments. 
     
     
         7 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the hook at the top of the rectangular member is designed to fit a conventional closet or wardrobe rod. 
     
     
         8 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the rectangular member is made from a nylon material. 
     
     
         9 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the rectangular member is made from a leather, pleather, or suede material. 
     
     
         10 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 9  wherein the inner surface of the front and back surfaces of the rectangular member is made from a silk, satin, or polyester fabric. 
     
     
         11 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the pockets on the front layer of the rectangular member are made from a clear vinyl material. 
     
     
         12 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the one or more detachable multiple-compartment pockets are attached to the front layer of the rectangular member with Velcro® fabric hook and loop faster. 
     
     
         13 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein each of the flap-closable pockets on each side of the zipper on the back layer of the rectangular member further comprise clear vinyl insets. 
     
     
         14 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein name tags, logos, and decals can be inserted into each of the label pockets. 
     
     
         15 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the one or more detachable multiple-compartment pockets each comprise three or more compartments. 
     
     
         16 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the attached pockets on the front layer of the rectangular member further include zippers. 
     
     
         17 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the one or more detachable multiple-compartment pockets further include a zipper. 
     
     
         18 . The garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein each of the flap-closable pockets on the back layer further includes fabric hook and loop fasters. 
     
     
         19 . A garment and accessories organizer comprising:
 a rectangular-shaped member having a front layer and a back layer, each layer having a top end and a bottom end, and an inner surface and an outer surface;   an adjustable strap attached to the sides at the top end of the rectangular member; and   a hook attached in the middle of the top end of the rectangular member;
 wherein the front layer has multiple zippered pockets; and 
 wherein the back layer is bisected with a lengthwise zipper with a flap at the top of the zipper allowing the top of the bag to open fully when garments hung on conventional hangers are inserted therein, and has at least one pocket attached on each side of the zipper, and at least two loops for latching the hook attached approximately halfway from the bottom of the back layer on each side of the zipper. 
   
     
     
         20 . A garment and accessories organizer according to  claim 1  wherein the organizer is designed to hold special occasion outfits.