# US 2014/0193103 A1 · Lockable Bag with Secure Mounting Means

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- Number: US 2014/0193103 A1
- Document ID: US20140193103A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/149,169
- Filed: 2014-01-07
- Published: 2014-07-10
- Earliest claimed: 2013-01-08
- Assignees: Des-La Corporation
- Applicants: Des-La Corporation
- Inventors: Anthony DeSanti
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140193103A1

## CPC

- A45F 3/04: Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
- A45C 3/00: Flexible luggage; Handbags (collapsible or extensible luggage, bags or the like A45C7/00)
- A45C 13/18: Devices to prevent theft or loss of {purses,} luggage or {hand carried} bags
- A45C 13/20: Chains or bands {(A45C13/185 takes precedence)}
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

## Abstract

A drawstring bag with lockable strap using a combination lockable buckle and an internal compartment that is provided with a combination lockable zipper. This bag incorporates a desirably designed bag with the safety of a built-in combination lockable strap and buckle which allows the user to secure it to another object. Additionally, the internal compartment is accessed via a combination lockable zipper. Both locks have built in, easy to remember, codes.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A bag comprising:
a main compartment having exterior walls and an open top, the exterior walls having sides, a top and a bottom;
first closure means for selectively opening and closing the open top;
first locking means operatively connected to the first closure means for locking the first closure means in a locked position for restricting access to the main compartment;
a second compartment inside of the first compartment, the second compartment having an opening to the exterior of the bag;
a pair of straps attached to the second compartment, each strap having a first end attached to the second compartment and having the opposite end attached to one part of a lockable fastener, the two parts of the lockable fastener having means for locking the two parts of the lockable fastener together;
second closure means for covering the opening in the second compartment whereby access to the second compartment is controlled by opening the closure means for allowing access to the pair of straps.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The bag of claim 1 wherein the first closure means is a zipper mechanism along the open top, with one end of the zipper being at the proximal closed end of the zipper and the other end being at the distal open end of the zipper.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The bag of claim 2 wherein the first locking means is a combination lock having a male pull tab on the slider of the zipper and a receiving slot at distal end of the zipper for receiving the male tab in locking engagement.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The bag of claim 1 wherein the second compartment is a completely enclosed compartment within the first compartment except for an opening through the exterior wall.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The bag of claim 1 wherein the lockable fastener is a combination lock for locking the two opposite ends of the straps to each other around a secure object to keep the bag from being removed from the secure object without entering the combination to release the opposite ends of the straps from each other.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The bag of claim 1 wherein the second closure means is a zipper.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The bag of claim 1 wherein the second closure means is a hook and loop fastener.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The bag of claim 1 and further comprising a cord extending around the perimeter of the top and sides of the bag to create drawstring shoulder straps.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The bag of claim 1 and further comprising a handle on the exterior of the bag for allowing the bag to be easily carried.

### Claim 10

A bag comprising:
a main compartment having a front panel, rear panel, open top and enclosed bottom, the front and real panels having sides and a bottom, the sides and bottom of the front panel attached to the sides and bottom of the rear panel;
a first opening in the top for allowing access to the main compartment;
a lockable zipper across the first opening for restricting access to the main compartment unless the lockable zipper is opened;
a second compartment inside of the main compartment, the second compartment having walls that form an enclosed compartment and having at least one common wall with the main compartment;
a second opening in the common wall of the main compartment for providing access to the second compartment;
a pair of straps attached to the second compartment, each strap having a first end attached to the second compartment and having the opposite end attached to one part of a lockable fastener, the two parts of the lockable fastener having means for locking the two parts of the lockable fastener together;
closure means for closing the second opening whereby access to the second compartment and the pair of straps is controlled by opening and closing the closure means.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The bag of claim 10 wherein the lockable fastener comprises a male clasp with locking tabs attached to the end of one of the straps and a female buckle for receiving in locking engagement the male clasp with locking tabs, and a combination lock to control the release of the male clasp when the proper combination is entered into the lock.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

The bag of claim 10 wherein the lockable fastener is a combination lock for locking the two opposite ends of the straps to each other around a secure object to keep the bag from being removed from the secure object without entering the combination to release the opposite ends of the straps from each other.

### Claim 13 (depends on 10)

The bag of claim 10 wherein the closure means is a zipper.

### Claim 14 (depends on 10)

The bag of claim 10 wherein the closure means is a hook and loop fastener.

### Claim 15 (depends on 10)

The bag of claim 10 and further comprising a cord extending around the perimeter of the sides and top of the bag to create drawstring shoulder straps.

### Claim 16 (depends on 10)

The bag of claim 10 and further comprising a handle on the exterior of the bag for allowing the bag to be easily carried.

### Claim 17

A bag comprising:
a main compartment having exterior walls and an open top, the exterior walls having sides, a top and a bottom;
a zipper mechanism along the open top for selectively opening and closing the open top, with one end of the zipper being at the proximal closed end of the zipper and the other end being at the distal open end of the zipper;
a combination lock operatively connected to the zipper mechanism for locking the zipper mechanism in a locked position for restricting access to the main compartment;
a pair of straps attached to the exterior side of the main compartment, each strap having a first end attached to the exterior side of the main compartment and having the opposite end attached to one part of a lockable fastener, the two parts of the lockable fastener having means for locking the two parts of the lockable fastener together for securing the pair of straps around an object.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The bag of claim 17 wherein the lockable fastener is a combination lock for locking the two opposite ends of the straps to each other around a secure object to keep the bag from being removed from the secure object without entering the combination to release the opposite ends of the straps from each other.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The bag of claim 18 and further comprising a cord extending around the perimeter of the top and sides of the bag to create drawstring shoulder straps.

### Claim 20 (depends on 17)

The bag of claim 17 and further comprising a handle on the exterior of the bag for allowing the bag to be easily carried.
