Convertible strap handbag

Abstract

A convertible strap handbag and a method of converting the strap to multiple configurations is described. The handbag comprises a single continuous convertible strap, and wing-shaped left and right panels to allow carrying of large items but sleek enough to use as a purse. A plurality of rings are attached to the back panel to allow the user to convert the strap from a backpack configuration to an over the shoulder configuration without removing or disconnecting the strap. The handle attached to the back panel allows the user to carry the handbag in one's hand or worn in the crook of the elbow. A method of converting the strap from a backpack configuration to an over the shoulder configuration is provided comprising holding the strap at a center section and releasing the handbag to extend a length of the strap for an over a shoulder or a cross-body carrying setting.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A handbag comprising:
 a receptacle having a front panel and a back panel;   a secure belt strap traversing centrally from the back panel to the front panel, the secure belt strap terminating at a free end;   a frame having an arched top end, a secure strap hole, and a base end, a width of the frame widens around the secure strap hole then narrows toward the base end, wherein the frame is attached to the front panel and aligned vertically with the secure belt strap, such that the secure strap hole is configured to receive the free end of the secure belt strap.   
     
     
         2 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one loop used for carrying the handbag extending upwardly from a top of the handbag. 
     
     
         3 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the at least one loop is removable. 
     
     
         4 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a top flap extending from the back panel to the front panel, and the secure belt strap lies outside the top flap. 
     
     
         5 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a first set of spaced apart loops located at an upper section of the back panel. 
     
     
         6 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 5 , further comprising a second set of spaced apart loops located at a lower section of the back panel. 
     
     
         7 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of stitching along a vertical direction on the front panel, each stitching located substantially near the right side edge and substantially near the left side edge of the front panel. 
     
     
         8 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein opposing corners of a detached edge of the top flap are each cutout with at least a 90 degree angle. 
     
     
         9 . A handbag comprising:
 a receptacle having a bottom panel extending to meet a front panel and extending to meet a back panel;   a right panel connecting right side edges of the front panel to right side edges of the back panel and left panel connecting left side edges of the front panel to left side edges of the back panel;   a domed frame having an arched top end, and a base end, a width of the domed frame widens around the lower middle section then narrows toward the base end, wherein the frame is attached to the front panel.   
     
     
         10 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising a top flap extending from the back panel to the front panel. 
     
     
         11 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the domed frame further comprises a magnet for closure. 
     
     
         12 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the domed frame further comprises a secure strap hole. 
     
     
         13 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the secure strap hole is closer in distance to the base end than at the arched top end. 
     
     
         14 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 12 , further comprising a secure belt strap aligned vertically with the secure strap hole. 
     
     
         15 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising vertical stitching along a vertical direction substantially near the right side edge and substantially near the left side edge of the front panel. 
     
     
         16 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising at least one loop upwardly extending from a top of the handbag. 
     
     
         17 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising undulating stitching along a horizontal direction on the front panel. 
     
     
         18 . A handbag comprising:
 a receptacle having a top flap connected to a back panel and extending over a top of the handbag, a bottom panel extending to meet a front panel and extending to meet a back panel;   a right panel connecting right side edges of the front panel to right side edges of the back panel and a left panel connecting left side edges of the front panel to left side edges of the back panel, wherein the back panel further comprises a set of spaced apart loops located at an upper section of the back panel;   a secure belt strap traversing centrally from the back panel to the front panel, the secure belt strap terminating at a free end;   a frame having a semicircular top end, a secure strap hole, and a base end, a width of the frame widens around the secure strap hole then narrows toward the base end, wherein the frame is attached to the front panel and aligned vertically with the secure belt strap.   
     
     
         19 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein a left corner and a right corner of a free end of the top flap are cut inwardly such that a width of a terminal edge of the free end is less than a width of a portion of the top flap which overlays the front panel. 
     
     
         20 . The handbag as claimed in  claim 18 , wherein the semicircular top end is elongated.