Hygienic Coverings for Purses and Other Portable Bags and Luggage

Abstract

Disclosed is a hygienic, disposable covering designed to enclose the bottom of a personal purse, backpack, satchel, bag, laptop case, or briefcase, thus providing at least a water resistant, sanitary barrier between the bottom of the bag and any unsanitary surface. Such unsanitary surfaces may include, but are not limited to, public bathroom floors and countertops, surfaces found within public transportation systems or transit hubs, or any surfaces found outside. These coverings will preferably be secured around the circumference of the bag by use of an adhesive and/or an elastic, and may be made of clear or opaque material. Finally, by providing at least a water resistant barrier between the bottom of a bag and dirt found on floors, countertops, or the ground outside, these covers also serve to extend the useful life and cosmetic integrity of the bag.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 ) A hygienic covering for a personal luggage item, comprising:
 a. a sack consisting of water resistant material;   b. an elastic secured around the opening of said sack; and   c. adhesive strips immediately below the elastic;   
       wherein the user stretches the sack around the bottommost portion of a personal luggage item and secures the adhesives against the sides of the item, and the sack provides a protective barrier between the personal luggage item and any surface upon which the item is placed. 
     
     
         2 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the personal luggage item is a purse or handbag. 
     
     
         3 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the personal luggage item is a backpack. 
     
     
         4 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the personal luggage item is a suitcase. 
     
     
         5 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the personal luggage item is a briefcase. 
     
     
         6 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the water resistant material is plastic. 
     
     
         7 ) The covering of  claim 6  wherein the plastic is polyethylene. 
     
     
         8 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the elastic is comprised of rubber. 
     
     
         9 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the elastic is comprised of a degradable agent. 
     
     
         10 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the elastic is secured to the sack with polyester thread. 
     
     
         11 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the water resistant material prevents the attachment of microbes to the portion of the personal luggage item touching an environmental surface. 
     
     
         12 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the water resistant material prevents the attachment of viral particles to the portion of the personal luggage item touching an environmental surface. 
     
     
         13 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the water resistant material prevents the attachment of dirt and grime to the portion of the personal luggage item touching an environmental surface. 
     
     
         14 ) A hygienic covering for a personal luggage item, comprising:
 a. a sack consisting of water impermeable material;   b. an elastic secured around the opening of said sack; and   c. adhesive strips immediately below the elastic;   
       wherein the user stretches the sack around the bottommost portion of a personal luggage item and secures the adhesives against the sides of the item, and the sack provides a protective barrier between the personal luggage item and any surface upon which the item is placed. 
     
     
         15 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the personal luggage item is a purse or handbag. 
     
     
         16 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the personal luggage item is a backpack. 
     
     
         17 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the personal luggage item is a suitcase. 
     
     
         18 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the personal luggage item is a briefcase. 
     
     
         19 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the water impermeable material is plastic. 
     
     
         20 ) The covering of  claim 19  wherein the plastic is polyethylene. 
     
     
         21 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the elastic is comprised of rubber. 
     
     
         22 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the elastic is comprised of a degradable agent. 
     
     
         23 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the elastic is secured to the sack with polyester thread. 
     
     
         24 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the water impermeable material prevents the attachment of microbes to the portion of the personal luggage item touching an environmental surface. 
     
     
         25 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the water impermeable material prevents the attachment of viral particles to the portion of the personal luggage item touching an environmental surface. 
     
     
         26 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the water impermeable material prevents the attachment of dirt and grime to the portion of the personal luggage item touching an environmental surface. 
     
     
         27 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the covering is recyclable. 
     
     
         28 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the covering is recyclable. 
     
     
         29 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the covering is biodegradable. 
     
     
         30 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the covering is biodegradable. 
     
     
         31 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the sack is made of a clear material. 
     
     
         32 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the sack is made of a clear material. 
     
     
         33 ) The covering of  claim 1  wherein the sack is made of an opaque material. 
     
     
         34 ) The covering of  claim 14  wherein the sack is made of an opaque material.