Antimicrobial Barrier Device for Preventing Bacterial, Fungal and Viral Contamination of Purses, Shoulder Bags, Totes, Cases, Packs and Other Personal Luggage Devices

Abstract

An antimicrobial barrier device is provided, adapted to shield a purse or other personal luggage device against microbial contamination and transfer. The anti-microbial barrier is designed to overlay and thereby anti-microbially shield a contact surface of the purse or luggage (typically a flat bottom or side thereof), effectively preventing viral, bacterial, fungal and protozoan contamination of the purse or luggage when the contact surface is rested upon a potentially contaminated surface, such as a floor, seat or countertop.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An antimicrobial barrier device for preventing microbial contamination of a purse or other personal luggage device, comprising:
 a protective barrier envelope or sleeve with a closed bottom and a main body portion defining an opening sized dimensioned to receive at least a bottom portion of a purse of luggage item, the barrier envelope or sleeve constructed of a non-porous material impervious to water and microbial passage through the material; and   securing means to affix the barrier device in a secure deployed position that maintains the barrier envelope or sleeve in protective juxtaposition to the bottom portion of the purse or luggage item.