Bag system

Abstract

A foldable sheet for compartmentalizing containers is disclosed. The sheet comprises a plurality of panels and a flap and is capable of being transformed into a folded configuration. The foldable sheet is adaptable to multiple types of bags and containers, and is collapsible, stable, and is capable of being easily configured into various configurations for dividing, separating, and protecting bag contents. Fastening systems disposed on the sheet engage with corresponding fastening components disposed within a container such that the sheet is removably attached to the container. When in a folded configuration, the sheet divides the container into two or more compartments.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A foldable sheet for compartmentalizing a container, comprising:
 a plurality of panels and a flap;   wherein the panels are interconnected and arranged substantially parallel to each other along a longitudinal direction, wherein each panel has an outer surface and an inner surface, the plurality of panels comprising a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel;   wherein the first panel is connected to the second panel along a first fold line;   wherein the third panel is connected to the second panel along a second fold line;   wherein the fourth panel is connected to the third panel along a third fold line;   wherein the flap is connected to the fourth panel along a fourth fold line;   the outer surface of one of the panels having one or more fastening components disposed thereon configured to engage with corresponding fastening components disposed within a container; and,   the plurality of panels capable of folding along the first, second, third, and fourth fold lines such that the foldable sheet can be transformed into a folded configuration that resembles a box wherein the first panel and third panel are substantially parallel to each other, the second panel and fourth panel are substantially parallel to each other, and the flap overlaps with and is substantially parallel to the first panel.   
     
     
         2 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein the outer surface of the first panel has one or more fastening components disposed thereon configured to engage with corresponding fastening components disposed within the container. 
     
     
         3 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein the outer surface of the third panel has one or more fastening components disposed thereon configured to engage with corresponding fastening components disposed within the container. 
     
     
         4 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein the first panel, the second panel, the third panel, and the fourth panel are identical in length and width. 
     
     
         5 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein the first panel, the second panel, the third panel, and the fourth panel have different lengths and widths. 
     
     
         6 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein the second panel further comprises a fold line. 
     
     
         7 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein one or more fastening components are disposed on the flap. 
     
     
         8 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein one or more of the panels has an opening that is configured to receive a bowl-shaped container. 
     
     
         9 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein one or more of the panels further comprises a looped pull-string to facilitate lifting of one or more of the panels when the sheet is in a folded configuration. 
     
     
         10 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein one or more of the panels has a hole for inserting a person's finger to facilitate lifting of one or more of the panels when the sheet is in a folded configuration. 
     
     
         11 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein one or more of the panels has a pocket that is capable of receiving an insert. 
     
     
         12 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein the first panel is removably attached to the second panel, wherein the second panel is removably attached to the third panel, and wherein the third panel is removably attached to the fourth panel. 
     
     
         13 . The sheet of  claim 1  wherein the flap is removably attached to the fourth panel. 
     
     
         14 . The sheet of  claim 1  further comprising a strap attached thereto wherein the strap runs across the length of a bottom portion of the sheet when the sheet is in its folded configuration, and wherein the strap has two looped ends. 
     
     
         15 . The sheet of  claim 11  wherein the inserts are removable from the pockets. 
     
     
         16 . A foldable sheet for compartmentalizing containers, comprising:
 a plurality of panels and a flap;   wherein the panels are interconnected and arranged substantially parallel to each other along a longitudinal direction, wherein each panel has an outer surface and an inner surface;   the outer surface of one of the panels having one or more fastening components disposed thereon configured to engage with corresponding fastening components disposed within a container; and,   the plurality of panels capable of folding along a plurality of fold lines such that the foldable sheet can be transformed into a folded configuration that resembles a box.   
     
     
         17 . The sheet of  claim 16  wherein the sheet is in a folded configuration inside a container and wherein the container is selected from a group consisting of a paper bag, shopping bag, quilted bag, hand bag, garment bag, basket, suitcase, backpack, luggage, banker's box, drawer, storage box, crate, bin, trunk, footlocker, chest, cooler, and the like. 
     
     
         18 . The sheet of  claim 17  wherein the container is a garment bag which further comprises a drawstring fastening system having a loop at a distal end that is attached to a hook. 
     
     
         19 . A compartmentalized container system, comprising:
 a container;   one or more interconnected panels disposed within the container configured to divide the container into two or more compartments;   a first fastening system configured to attach the one or more interconnected panels to the container;   a second fastening system configured to removably store one or more of the interconnected panels such that the container is divided into fewer number of compartments.   
     
     
         20 . The container system of  claim 19  wherein the one or more interconnected panels is vertically stacked within the container.