Airport security accessory pouch

Abstract

A collapsible pouch removably attaches to carry-on luggage, e.g., a roll aboard suitcase, at the top handle with attaching, adjustable straps, and generally lays flat on a face of the suitcase. When open, the device exposes a large pouch where shoes and other objects can be placed. Inside the pouch are two small pockets where money change, large jewelry, a passport, a cell phone, or the like could be placed. When closed, the pouch folds up, e.g., in three, and remains closed and attached to the suitcase by the straps attaching to buttons, snaps, or other securing devices.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to devices, systems, and processes useful as pouches for holding items, and more specifically to such pouches attachable to luggage for passing through airport security systems. [0003] 2. Brief Description of the Related Art [0004] Increases in the amount and intrusiveness of airport security through which travelers must past have presented numerous problems and inconveniences. When passing through a typical airport security system that includes both a walk-through metal detector and a conveyor belt driven X-ray machine for carry-on luggage, travelers must typically remove all metal objects from their persons (e.g., coins, watches, cell-phones, belt buckles), and are often required to remove their shoes for inspection. Currently, these items are placed into plastic tubs or bins that are either passed through the X-ray machine or around the metal detector. Unfortunately it is sometimes t...

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Problems solved by technology

Increases in the amount and intrusiveness of airport security through which travelers must past have presented numerous problems and inconveniences.

Unfortunately it is sometimes the case that these tubs or bins overturn, spilling the traveler's belongings on the floor or into the X-ray machine, or become separated from the traveler for an extended period of time during a secondary screening check.

Additionally, after the traveler has passed through the security system, she typically must place all of these items back into her pockets and / or carry-on luggage, which can cause traffic flow problems at the security system area as many travelers attempt to reclaim and stow away their respective properties.

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