Oversized,Convertible Laundry Duffel Bag

Abstract

The present invention is a preferably cylindrical fabric laundry bag with a closed base end, an openable mouth end, and a drawstring. A zipper extends along the entire body of the bag from base to mouth. Carrying straps are provided for carrying the bag as a duffel bag or a back pack. The straps may be padded and adjustable for the wearer's comfort. The straps should also include a strap-connecting handle that joins the two straps and enables the user to carry the laundry bag like a duffel bag.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A laundry bag comprising:
 a fabric, cavity-defining interior structure comprising a closed, base end, a mouth end, and at least one supportive side wall extending therebetween;   a mechanism for closing said mouth end to define a closed cavity therein; and   at least one zipper located on said side wall and extending substantially from said base end to said mouth end and providing access to said cavity.   
     
     
         2 . A laundry bag as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising
 a carrying mechanism comprising a pair of parallel straps attached on one end near to said base end and said other end of said straps to said mouth end. 
 
     
     
         3 . A laundry bag as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said straps are about an adult shoulder width apart. 
     
     
         4 . . A laundry bag as in  claim 2  wherein said straps are provided with a padded section. 
     
     
         5 . A laundry bag as in  claim 2  wherein the length of said straps is sufficient to allow said bag to be worn as a back pack by an adult. 
     
     
         5 . A laundry bag as in  claim 2  or  claim 3  wherein aid straps are adjustable in length. 
     
     
         6 . A laundry bag as in  claim 2  wherein said mouth end is closable by a drawstring. 
     
     
         7 . A laundry bag as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said base end is circular and said mouth end is closable by a drawstring. 
     
     
         8 . A laundry bag as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said bag is provided with a pair of straps secured near said base end and said mouth end and said straps allow carrying of said bag as a backpack or as a duffel bag. 
     
     
         9 . A laundry bag as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said zipper is provided with a pair of slides. 
     
     
         10 . A laundry bag as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said extends at an angle between said base end and said mouth end. 
     
     
         11 . A laundry bag as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said straps are provided with padding.