Handheld carrier with pocket

Abstract

A handheld carrier having a pull-out storage pocket which is accessible from the interior and exterior of the carrier. The pull-out pocket is pivotally secured to a side wall of the carrier such that the pocket can be pivoted outward to permit access to the pocket from the exterior of the carrier and inward to permit access to the pocket from the interior of the carrier. The pull-out pocket may be incorporated within any conventional configuration of handheld carrier including purses, handbags, briefcases and handheld luggage.

Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of handheld carriers, and is more specifically directed to a handheld carrier such as a briefcase, handbag, luggage or purse having a pull-out pocket that can be accessed either from the interior or exterior of the carrier.[0003] 2. Description of Related Art[0004] Handbags, briefcases, purses, and handheld luggage allow people to carry necessary and convenience items with them when travelling long distances or locally. Modern business and consumer practices require people to carry with them a large number of identification cards such as drivers' licenses and work ID badges; financial cards, such as credit, debit, and ATM cards; and cash or checkbooks. Many people also rely on portable communication devices such as cellular telephones and pagers and many also carry handheld computers or organizers. In addition, most people also carry house and vehicle keys or remote controls. Handheld carrier...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0010] Another object of the invention is to provide a pocket in a handheld carrier that allows easy access to the pocket from the exterior of the carrier, yet provides protection of the contents of the pocket within the interior of the carrier.

[0011] These and other objects are achieved by a handheld carrier having a pull-out storage pocket pivotally secured to the outer wall of the carrier wherein the pocket may be pivoted outward to an outer position to enable access to the pocket from the exterior of the carrier, and may be pivoted inward to an inner position to enable access to the pocket from the interior of the carrier. When in the inner position, the storage pocket and its contents are stored or retained within the confines of the interior of the carrier. Thus, the carrier configuration enables a user to easily access items in the storage pocket from both the interior and exterior of the carrier, yet enables the contents of the pocket to be protected from damage or harm.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the carrier comprises any type of handheld carrier known in the art such as a handbag, purse, briefcase or handheld piece of luggage of conventional configuration having a bottom wall and side walls that together define an interior cavity for storing articles. A pull-out pocket having a compartment for storing articles is secured within an opening in one of the side walls of the carrier. The pull-out pocket is pivotally secured to the side wall such that it may be pivoted outward to an outer position to permit access to the compartment from the exterior of the carrier and pivoted inward to an inner position for access to the compartment from the interior cavity. The pocket has an outer panel that lies flush with the side wall of the carrier when the pocket is in the inner position so as to close the opening in the side wall and prevent access to the pocket compartment. In this manner, the pocket compartment is fully retained within the interior cavity of the carrier when in the inner position so as to protect the contents of the compartment. The pocket also has an inner panel that closes the opening in the side wall when the pocket is in the outer position and prevents access to the pocket compartment from the interior cavity. Thus, while a user can retrieve articles from the pocket compartment, articles in the remainder of the carrier are protected and cannot accidentally fall out of the interior cavity through the opening.

Problems solved by technology

Likewise, exterior pockets on the carrier do not allow access to the pocket when the user is accessing the interior of the carrier, such as when working from an open briefcase.

In addition, exterior pockets protrude from the carrier, leaving the contents of the pocket susceptible to damage.

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