Tote bag

J. M. CORR1DON

TOTE BAG

3,483,907

Dec. 16, 1969

Filed Oct. 2, 1967

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J. M. CORR1DON

TOTE BAG

Dec. 16, 1969

Filed Oct. 2, 1967

3,483,907

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AS ENT

3,483,907

Patented Dec. 16, 1969

United States Patent Office

3,483,907 TOTE BAG Juliana M. Corridon, 7805 Takoma Ave., Takoma Park, Md. 20012 Filed Oct. 2, 1967, Ser. No. 672,140 Int. CI. A45c 3/04, 13/00, 1/04 U.S. Cl. 150—1.7 2 Claims

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE

The bag is formed of a diamond type mesh fabric crocheted in long chains attached to one another periodically, the points of attachment of one pair of chains being staggered longitudinally with respect to one of the chains and the next adjacent chain on one side, the staggering being about half the distance between the points of attachment of the one chain and the adjacent chain on the other side. The chains are joined at one end to form the bottom of the bag, and fan out toward the top or rim of the bag. At the desired bag length, a series of rings is connected to the upper ends of the chains. A loop of a draw cord of two or more connected or parallel chains passes through the rings and is connected to form an endless band and is passed through the ring attached to the bottom of the bag, so that grasping the draw cord to lift the bag closes the opening at the top. The yarns are preferably of an ornamental type such as chenille.

This invention relates to a tote bag, and particularly to a mesh fabric bag which can be compressed and stored in a small space. Due to its mesh construction, it can be collapsed into a small parcel to be transported in an article such as a lady’s handbag. When one goes about on a shopping trip, one frequently acquires one or more small parcels, which, at times, are inconvenient to handle. . If one has in a handbag or the like a tote bag of this invention, she can place one or more such small parcels therein for convenient transportation.

An object of this invention is the production of a mesh type tote bag which, when not in use, occupies very little space.

Another object of this invention is the production of a tote bag in which the carrying handle comprises a draw cord for closing the top of the bag.

Still another object of this invention is the provision of a mesh type tote bag which is collapsible into a small parcel for transport.

Yet another object of this invention is the provision of a substantially cornucopia shaped tote bag having a draw cord at its open end, the cord being connected to the closed end and forming a carrying handle.

A further object of this invention is the provision of a mesh type tote bag formed of interconnected chains of crocheted ornamental yarns such as chenille.

A still further object of this invention is the provision of a mesh type tote bag having diamond shaped meshes formed of crocheted chains of ornamental yarn adjacent chains being interconnected at longitudinally spaced points, and alternate chains having their points of interconnection staggered longitudinally with respect to other chains.

These and other objects will become apparent upon consideration of the following specification taken with the accompanying drawings which together form a complete discolsure of my invention.

In the drawings, wherein like parts are represented by like characters of reference throughout the several views:

FIG. 1 is an elevational view of the tote bag of this invention;

FIG. 2 is a representation of the type of mesh formed in making the bag;

FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the tote bag of this invention in carry position and including a parcel therein, and

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary representation of a crocheted chain.

Referring now to the drawings in detail, the numeral 10 denotes my mesh type tote bag, formed of a plurality of yams 11 crocheted into chains 12, 12j, 12₂, 12₃, 12₄, etc. The chains 12 and 12₄ are connected at 15,16, etc., and the chains 12_x and 12₂ are connected at points 20, 21, etc. to form meshes 17,18, 19, etc. The chains 12j and 12₂ are connected at points 20, 21, etc., to form meshes 22, 23, etc. The points of interconnection of the chains 12₄ and 12₂ are staggered longitudinally of the fabric relative to the points of interconnection of the chains 12 and 12₄.

The chains 12_z and 12₃ are interconnected at points 24, 25, etc. which are in the same position longitudinally of the fabric as the points 15 and 16, to form the meshes 26, 27, 28, etc.

The chains 12₃ and 12₄ are interconnected at points 29 and 30 to form the meshes 31 and 32, etc. This method is continued until a tubular fabric of the desired, length and diameter is formed.

After the fabric tube of the desired length and diameter is formed, one end of each chain is gathered at a point with all the other chains to close the bag and form a bottom therefor. At this end of the bag a ring 33 is attached. This ring may or may not have a crocheted covering 34. At the open end of the bag about every 3 or 4 meshes spacing, rings 35 are attached to the chains by means of suitable crochet stitches. A draw cord formed preferably of several chains, joined suitably in parallel relation, as by crocheting, twisting or otherwise, is passed through the rings 35 and formed into a loop 37. The ends of the cord 36 are brought together at 38 and held by bands or servings 39.

In FIG. 1, the tote bag is shown as open. In FIG. 3 it is shown as closed, with a parcel P therein, and the draw cord at carry position, as though grasped by the hand at point 40. The carrying and closing cord is also a shoulder strap for shoulder carrying.

Although ornamental yarns are used for their aesthetic value, other yams of high strength materials, such as nylon or dacron, may in some instances be preferred.

Although I have disclosed my tote bag as being formed by crocheting, it is to be understood that other forms of mesh fabric production may well be used.