Carry Bag with Sliding Cut-Out Panel

Abstract

A carry bag is provided that has exterior surfaces. A cut-out panel is provided that is configured with a character with a theme that is shared by graphics used on the exterior surfaces of the carry bag. A mounting system is used to join the cut-out panel to the carry bag or to a pocket extension on the carry bag. The mounting system enables the cut-out panel to move through a range of motion relative to the carry bag while remaining attached to the carry bag. At least some of the cut-out panel covers at least some of the exterior surfaces of the carry bag at some positions within its range of motion. In this manner, at least some of the cut-out panel is visible on the exterior of the carry bag and the position of the cut-out panel can be selectively altered by the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An assembly comprising:
 a carry bag having an exterior surface, wherein a pocket is disposed on said exterior surface;   an elongated slot disposed within said pocket;   a cut-out panel having a front surface and a rear surface, wherein a connector extends from said cut-out panel and engages said slot, therein joining said cut-out panel to said carry bag and enables said cut-out panel to move through a range of motion relative to said carry bag while remaining attached to said carry bag, wherein at least some of said cut-out panel covers at least some of said exterior surface of said carry bag at some positions within said range of motion.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said cut-out panel is configured as a character. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said range of motion enables at least some of said cut-out panel to extend out of said pocket. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly according to  claim 3 , wherein said range of motion enables all of said cut-out panel to be moved into said pocket. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly according to  claim 3 , wherein said pocket has a closure for sealing said cut-out panel into said pocket. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said slot is formed between a first mounting strap and a second mounting strap. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said first mounting strap and said second mounting strap are parallel and are connected to said carry bag, therein forming two loops, wherein an extension extends from said cut-out panel that extends into said loops, therein joining said cut-out panel to said carry bag. 
     
     
         8 . An assembly comprising:
 a carry bag having an exterior surface;   a pocket extension extending from said carry bag, wherein said pocket extension has an interior surface, an access opening and an internal slot;   a cut-out panel having a front surface, a rear surface and an extension;   wherein said internal slot receives said extension and joins said cut-out panel to said interior surface of said pocket extension, wherein said internal slot enables said cut-out panel to move through a range of motion relative said pocket extension, wherein at least some of said cut-out panel extends out of said pocket extension through said access opening when moved through said range of motion.   
     
     
         9 . The assembly according to  claim 8 , wherein said cut-out panel is configured as a character with a theme. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly according to  claim 9 , wherein said exterior surface of said carry bag contains graphics in said theme. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly according to  claim 8 , wherein said range of motion enables all of said cut-out panel to be moved into said pocket extension. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly according to  claim 8 , wherein said pocket extension has a closure on said access opening for sealing said cut-out panel into said pocket extension. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly according to  claim 8 , wherein said slot is disposed between a first mounting strap and a second mounting strap that are connected to said interior surface of said pocket extension.