Convertible bag

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments include a mechanism that provides a systemized way to attach straps to bags that provides for versatility in attachment of straps for both positioning on the bag and for modifying the length of the straps. These straps may be used as both handles and shoulder straps for the bag through different attachment configurations allowing for the bag to be worn (and used) as one or more different types of bags (e.g., a purse, handbag, satchel, hobo bag, shoulder bag, crossbody bag, laptop bag, messenger bag, and/or tote bag) and a backpack.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A convertible bag, comprising:
 a bag unit having an internal compartment formed by an external surface of the bag unit, the external surface having an upper extremity forming a top opening to the internal compartment;   a first strap having two free ends comprising a releasable coupling, the first strap comprising a plurality of attachment points for the releasable coupling located longitudinally along a central axis of a body of the first strap;   a second strap having two free ends comprising a releasable coupling, the second strap comprising a plurality of attachment points for the releasable coupling located longitudinally along a central axis of a body of the second strap;   a first set of attachment points for the releasable coupling of the free ends of the first strap and the free ends of the second strap;   a second set of attachment points for the releasable coupling of the free ends of the first strap and the free ends of the second strap;   the first set of attachment points comprising at least two sets of attachment points with a first attachment point located proximal an upper portion of the bag unit proximal a first lateral extremity of the top opening on one side of the bag and a second attachment point located at a second lateral extremity of the top opening on a same side of the bag, with a third attachment point located proximal the upper portion of the bag unit proximal a third lateral extremity of the top opening on an opposite side of the bag and a fourth attachment point located at a fourth lateral extremity of the top opening also on the opposite side of the bag;   the second set of attachment points comprising at least two attachment points with each being located proximal a lower portion of the bag unit such that one of the two attachment points is located below each of the first set of attachment points;   each of the first and second attachment points being configured for threading through and rotating of either of the free ends of the first and second straps to adjust a length of each of the first and second straps by coupling of the free end that was threaded and rotated through to one of the attachment points;   the bag unit comprising a first configuration such that the free ends of the first strap are attached to the attachment points of the first set of attachment points and the free ends of the second strap are attached to each of the first attachment points such that the bag unit is configured as one of a plurality of bag types with each of the first and second straps being located at the top portion of the bag to form top handles; and   the bag unit comprising a second configuration such that one free end of the first strap is attached to the one of the second set of attachment points located below the attachment point of the first set of attachment points having the second free end of the first strap and one free end of the second strap is attached to the other one of the first set of attachment points and the other free end is attached to the second set of attachment points located below that attachment point of the first set of attachment points such that the bag unit is configured as a backpack with the first and second straps forming shoulder straps.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein the bag unit is selected from the group consisting of a purse, a handbag, a satchel, a hobo bag, a shoulder bag, a crossbody bag, a laptop bag, a messenger bag, a tote bag, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein a material of the bag unit is selected from the group consisting of leather, fabric, synthetic material, plastic, recycled material, 3D printed material, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second straps are comprised of a same material. 
     
     
         5 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second straps are comprised of two or more materials. 
     
     
         6 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein each of the free ends of the first and second straps comprise one side of a snap assembly and a plurality of a second side of the snap assembly are located along the body of the first and second straps, one side of a magnet assembly and a plurality of the second side of the magnet assembly are located along the body of the first and second straps, one side of a buckle assembly and a plurality of the second side of the buckle assembly are located along the body of the first and second straps, one side of a knob assembly and a plurality of keyholes are located along the body of the first and second straps, one side of a button assembly and a plurality of buttonholes are located on the body of the first and second straps, or one or more locking mechanisms configured to mate with corresponding locking receiving mechanisms on the body of the first or second straps, such that each free end is configured to be threaded and rotated through any of the first and second attachments points and secured back onto the body of the strap. 
     
     
         7 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second attachment points comprise one of a buckle assembly configured to mate with corresponding holes in each strap, one or more magnets configured to mate with corresponding magnets on each strap, one or more snaps configured to mate with corresponding snaps on each strap, one or more knobs configured to mate with corresponding keyholes on each strap, one or more buttons configured to mate with corresponding buttonholes along each strap, or one or more locking mechanisms configured to mate with corresponding locking receiving mechanisms on each strap. 
     
     
         8 . The convertible bag of  claim 1 , comprising a third strap having two non-removably attached ends. 
     
     
         9 . The convertible bag of  claim 8 , wherein the two non-removably attached ends are configured such that first non-removable end of the third strap is secured adjacent to the first attachment point of the first set of attachment points on one side of the bag and a second non-removable end of the third strap is secured adjacent to the second attachment point of the first set of attachment points on the opposite side of the bag to form a top handle. 
     
     
         10 . The convertible bag of  claim 8 , wherein the two non-removably attached ends are configured such that a first non-removable end of the third strap is secured adjacent to the first attachment point of the first set of attachment points and a second non-removable end of the third strap is secured adjacent to the second attachment point of the first set of attachment points on the same side of the bag to form a top handle. 
     
     
         11 . The convertible bag of  claim 8 , comprising a fourth strap having two non-removably attached ends. 
     
     
         12 . The convertible bag of  claim 11 , wherein the two non-removably attached ends are configured such that a first non-removably attached end of the fourth strap is secured adjacent to the first attachment point of the first set of attachment points and a second non-removably attached end of the fourth strap is secured adjacent to the second attachment point of the first set of attachment points on the same side of the bag that is opposite the other side of the bag to form a top handle.