Purse Securing Device

Abstract

A purse securing device for securing a purse to an object is provided. The purse securing device comprises a chain having a first end and a second end, a first fastener mechanism secured to the first end of the chain, and a second fastener mechanism secured to the second end of the chain. A first lobster clasp fastener is secured to the first fastener mechanism and a second lobster clasp fastener secured to the second fastener mechanism. A decorative charm is secured to either the first fastener mechanism or the second fastener mechanism. Upon looping the first end of the chain about the purse strap and releasably securing the first lobster clasp fastener to the chain and upon looping the second end of the chain about the object and releasably securing the second lobster clasp fastener to the chain, the purse is secured to the object, thereby inhibiting theft of the purse.

1 . A purse securing device for securing a purse to an object, the purse having a purse strap, the purse securing device comprising:
 a chain having a first end and a second end;   a first lobster clasp fastener secured to the first end of the chain; and   a second lobster clasp fastener secured to the second end of the chain;   wherein upon looping the first end of the chain about the purse strap and releasably securing the first lobster clasp fastener to the chain and wherein upon looping the second end of the chain about the object and releasably securing the second lobster clasp fastener to the chain, the purse is secured to the object, thereby inhibiting theft of the purse.   
     
     
         2 . The purse securing device of  claim 1  wherein the chain is selected from the group consisting of a chain, a belt, a cable, a cord, a strip, a line, a ribbon, a rope, and a strap. 
     
     
         3 . The purse securing device of  claim 1  wherein the chain is constructed of a plurality of oval links and primarily of a heavy duty, plated, metal material. 
     
     
         4 . The purse securing device of  claim 1  wherein the chain is constructed in a variety of color tones selected from the group consisting of silver, brass, copper, and gold. 
     
     
         5 . The purse securing device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a first fastener mechanism secured to the first end of the chain; and 
 a second fastener mechanism secured to the second end of the chain; 
 wherein the first lobster clasp fastener is releasably secured to the first fastener mechanism; and 
 wherein a second lobster clasp fastener is releasably secured to the second fastener mechanism. 
 
     
     
         6 . The purse securing device of  claim 5  wherein the first fastener mechanism and the second fastener mechanism are each an O ring fastener releasably secured to the first end and the second end of the chain. 
     
     
         7 . The purse securing device of  claim 1  wherein the first lobster clasp fastener and the second lobster clasp fastener comprise interlocking jaws configured in the shape of a heart. 
     
     
         8 . The purse securing device of  claim 1  and further comprising:
 a decorative charm secured to either the first end of the chain or the second end of the chain. 
 
     
     
         9 . The purse securing device of  claim 8  wherein the charm is a plated metal charm with artistically etched surfaces available in a variety of decorative shapes including butterflies, shells, flowers, stones, and animals. 
     
     
         10 . The purse securing device of  claim 8  wherein the charm is adorned with colorful enamel, faux gemstones, or other decorative finery. 
     
     
         11 . The purse securing device of  claim 1  wherein the purse has a zipper, the first end of the chain securable to the zipper to prevent opening of the zipper. 
     
     
         12 . A method for securing a purse to an object, the purse having a purse strap, the method comprising:
 providing a chain having a first end and a second end;   securing a first lobster clasp fastener to the first fastener mechanism;   securing a second lobster clasp fastener to the second fastener mechanism;   looping the first end of the chain about the purse strap;   releasably securing the first lobster clasp fastener to the chain;   looping the second end of the chain about the object;   releasably securing the second lobster clasp fastener to the chain;   securing the purse to the object; and   inhibiting theft of the purse.   
     
     
         13 . A purse securing device for securing a purse to an object, the purse having a purse strap, the purse securing device comprising:
 a chain having a first end and a second end;   a first fastener mechanism secured to the first end of the chain;   a second fastener mechanism secured to the second end of the chain;   a first lobster clasp fastener secured to the first fastener mechanism;   a second lobster clasp fastener secured to the second fastener mechanism; and   a decorative charm secured to either the first fastener mechanism or the second fastener mechanism;   wherein upon looping the first end of the chain about the purse strap and releasably securing the first lobster clasp fastener to the chain and wherein upon looping the second end of the chain about the object and releasably securing the second lobster clasp fastener to the chain, the purse is secured to the object, thereby inhibiting theft of the purse.   
     
     
         14 . The purse securing device of  claim 13  wherein the chain is selected from the group consisting of a chain, a belt, a cable, a cord, a strip, a line, a ribbon, a rope, and a strap. 
     
     
         15 . The purse securing device of  claim 13  wherein the chain is constructed of a plurality of oval links and primarily of a heavy duty, plated, metal material. 
     
     
         16 . The purse securing device of  claim 13  wherein the chain is constructed in a variety of color tones selected from the group consisting of silver, brass, copper, and gold. 
     
     
         17 . The purse securing device of  claim 13  wherein the first fastener mechanism and the second fastener mechanism are each an O ring fastener releasably secured to the first end and the second end of the chain. 
     
     
         18 . The purse securing device of  claim 13  wherein the first lobster clasp fastener and the second lobster clasp fastener comprise interlocking jaws configured in the shape of a heart. 
     
     
         19 . The purse securing device of  claim 13  wherein the charm is a plated metal charm with artistically etched surfaces available in a variety of decorative shapes including butterflies, shells, flowers, stones, and animals. 
     
     
         20 . The purse securing device of  claim 13  wherein the charm is adorned with colorful enamel, faux gemstones, or other decorative finery.