Foldable tote bag

Abstract

The foldable tote bag of the present invention provides a tote bag whose main body can be folded and rolled up when empty and kept in a compact form. The foldable tote bag of the present invention enables a user to carry variety of products. The foldable tote bag of the present invention also provides easy storage when not in use. The foldable tote bag of the present invention can be stored in a purse, cabinet or desk drawer. The elastic handles of the foldable tote bag are utilized to hold the main body in folded and rolled up position for storage and carry when the foldable tote bag is not in use. The foldable tote bag of the present invention can be used by shoppers, office goers, students, exercisers, vacationers, traveling businessmen, and campers or other recreation-seeking individuals. The foldable tote bag of the present invention is washable.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A foldable tote bag comprising:
 a main body having an opening at a top portion of said main body; and   a plurality of elastic handles attached to said top portion of said main body;   
       wherein said main body of said foldable tote bag is foldable and is used for various purposes to carry various products and said main body of said foldable tote bag is rolled up when empty and said elastic handles are utilized to hold said main body in folded and rolled up position for storage and carry when said foldable tote bag is not in use. 
     
     
         2 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said main body of said foldable tote bag is manufactured from cotton. 
     
     
         3 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said main body of said foldable tote bag is manufactured from canvas. 
     
     
         4 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said main body of said foldable tote bag is manufactured from linen. 
     
     
         5 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said main body of said foldable tote bag is manufactured from any other suitable material. 
     
     
         6 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said foldable tote bag is washable. 
     
     
         7 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles are stitched to said top portion of said main body of said foldable tote bag. 
     
     
         8 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles are pasted to said top portion of said main body of said foldable tote bag. 
     
     
         9 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles are riveted into said top portion of said main body of said foldable tote bag. 
     
     
         10 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles are integrally formed with said foldable tote bag. 
     
     
         11 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles have a fabric liner. 
     
     
         12 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles have a liner made of any suitable material. 
     
     
         13 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles securely hold said main body when it is in rolled up form. 
     
     
         14 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said elastic handles expand and elongate. 
     
     
         15 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said foldable tote bag does not use strings and buttons. 
     
     
         16 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said opening of said main body of said foldable tote bag is closed by a zipper. 
     
     
         17 . The foldable tote bag as in  claim 1 , wherein said foldable tote bag includes at least one pocket for securely holding small items and devices that are frequently retrieved from said foldable tote bag.