# US 2014/0151172 A1 · Handbag convertible into a suitcase or a shopping cart > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0151172 A1 - Document ID: US20140151172A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/130,367 - Filed: 2012-07-03 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2011-07-06 - Assignees: Alpasobags Sociedad Limitada - Inventors: Elías Ortiz Diaz - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140151172A1 ## CPC - A45C 9/00: {Purses,} Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use (sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles A45F4/02; trunk-wardrobes A47B61/06; trunk-beds A47C17/82) - A45C 3/04: Shopping bags; Shopping nets - A45C 3/06: Ladies' handbags - A45C 5/14: with built-in rolling means - A45C 5/146: {retractable} - A45C 7/0063: {comprising an integrated expansion device} - A45C 7/0068: {with slide fastener strips} - A45C 7/0077: {collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes} - A45C 13/22: Detachable handles; Handles foldable into the luggage (separate handles for carrying means A45F5/10) - B62B 3/02: involving parts being adjustable, collapsible, attachable, detachable or convertible - A45C 2009/007: {into other hand or travelling articles} - B62B 5/067: {Stowable or retractable handle bars} - B62B 2202/26: Handbags, e.g. shopping bags - B62B 2205/12: Collapsible wheels - B62B 2206/006: Convertible hand-propelled vehicles or sledges - B62B 2206/02: adjustable in length or width - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - B62B: HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS OR PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES (characterised by animal propulsion B62C; propulsion of sledges by driver or engine B62M) ## Abstract The invention relates to a handbag having concealed elements which, when revealed, transform the handbag for other uses. The essential features of the invention can be implemented in alternative embodiments with details that differ from the embodiment indicated in the example of the description while still falling within the scope for which protection is sought. Likewise, the invention can be manufactured in any shape or size using the most adequate materials, since all of the above is in line with the claims. The terms used in the description should always be interpreted in the broad, non-restrictive sense. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A convertible handbag, convertible into a suitcase and/or into a trolley bag, which has two frontal parts (1), a front part and a back part, corresponding to the handbag larger surface sides, also having two lateral sides (2) located between the frontal parts, and having closing means on the upper part (3) of the bag, and with a fixed piece (13) and another extendable one (14) at the bottom, also having handles (7) for holding the bag, characterised in that it comprises: means for enabling placement, unfolding and covering some lateral folds (8) made on the sides of the bag, which allow, once they are unfolded and extended, to increase transversally the inside volume of the bag, that is to say, its width; means for enabling placement, unfolding and covering means by which it is possible to pull the bag once converted into a suitcase; a retractable or extendable section, in a transversal sense to the larger dimension of the bag, said section being arranged in its bottom or base. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The convertible handbag according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for enabling placement, unfolding and covering along some lateral folds (8) from the lateral sides (2) consist of a zip (9) which is covered by a closing flap (10), fixed at one of its ends and which it closes at the other end by some closing means (12) based on a hook and loop fastener. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The convertible handbag according to claim 1, characterized in that the extendable handle (5) is equipped with several extendable sections (5.1), (5.2) and (5.3), situated on the side of the bag, which remain stored in a housing (6). ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The convertible handbag according to claim 3, characterized in that it has got a flap (5.4) to cover the access to the housing (6), which hides the extendable handle (5) once it is stored in the housing (6), said closing flap (5.4) being fixed by closing means, which can be based on a plurality of loops on which are engageable a plurality of little hooks located on an opposite part (5.5) where it has to be closed. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The convertible handbag according to claim 2, characterized in that in combination with the lateral sides folds (8), there is some material (8.1) which covers the separation or enlargement of the width of the bag that is stored, which when it is folded is next to the folds (8) in the lateral sides (2), and it is covered by the zip (9). ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The convertible handbag according to claim 1, characterized in that on the fixed bottom section (13) there is an extendable piece (14), which can be hidden under the fixed bottom section (13). ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The convertible handbag according to claim 6, characterized in that both the fixed bottom piece (13) and the extendable piece (14) have at least two rolling means, such as wheels (13.1) and (14.1), respectively. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The convertible handbag according to claim 7, characterized in that both the wheels (13.1) and the wheels (14.1) are collapsible, for which purpose the wheels have a fold-away axis (13.4) and (14.2), respectively. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The convertible handbag according to claim 6, characterized in that the extendable piece (14) has a support piece (13.3). ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The convertible handbag according to claim 1, characterized in that it has means for storing, unfolding and hiding folds (16) associated to a piece of material (17) that covers the folds (16) made on the perimeter of the frontal parts (1) of the bag, said folds being hidden by a zip (15). ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The convertible handbag according to claim 1, characterized in that it has reinforcements (11) on the frontal back part where the extendable telescopic handle (5) is kept, and these reinforcements totally or partially cover the back part of the bag. ### Claim 12 (depends on 2) The convertible handbag according to claim 2, characterized in that the zip (9) on the lateral sides is split in two sections, an upper zip (18) and a lower zip (19), and each one of them is covered by its own closing flap (18.1) and (19.1), respectively.