# US 2016/0242520 A1 · Tote bag with interchangeable ornamental securing mechanism, and system therefore > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2016/0242520 A1 - Document ID: US20160242520A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/142,940 - Filed: 2016-04-29 - Published: 2016-08-25 - Earliest claimed: 2011-04-19 - Assignees: Diva V. - Inventors: Veronica Van Rooyen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20160242520A1 ## CPC - A45C 13/08: Decorative devices for handbags or purses - A45C 13/10: Arrangement of fasteners - A45C 13/1069: {magnetic} - F21S 9/02: the power supply being a battery or accumulator - F21S 10/06: flashing, e.g. with rotating reflector or light source {(signalling lighting devices mounted on vehicles B60Q1/26)} - F21V 17/002: {with provision for interchangeability, i.e. component parts being especially adapted to be replaced by another part with the same or a different function (F21V17/10 takes precedence)} - F21V 23/0471: {the sensor detecting the proximity, the presence or the movement of an object or a person} - F21V 33/0008: {Clothing or clothing accessories, e.g. scarfs, gloves or belts} - F21V 33/0056: {Audio equipment, e.g. music instruments, radios or speakers} - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A securing system for a container includes a securing system and an ornamental system selectively securable thereto for operably enabling a multitude of adaptive attractant features for greater expression of individuality. The securing system includes opposing elements effective to releasably secure opposing open side elements of the container against an unintended opening. The ornamental system includes an attractant feature and may optionally include additional attractant systems for presentation of a sound, a scent, a motion, or a secure access function. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A method for securing an opening into a carrying container, wherein said method comprises the steps of: providing a system for securing said opening into said container; providing a decorative ornament attachable to said securing system, said decorative ornament including a protrusion configured so as to substantially hide said securing system from view, and an attractant element removably secured to said decorative ornament, said decorative ornament further including an attachment member for removable attachment to said securing system, and providing said securing system with a securing mechanism for operably and removably securing opposing container sides of an external container during a use thereof; attaching said decorative ornament to said securing system in a removably secured arrangement to a portion of said container during said use; and providing said attractant element with a light emitter, a power supply, and a motion sensor for generating light upon being triggered. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said securing mechanism for operably and removably securing includes a first closing member, a second closing member, and a means for releasably urging said first closing member toward said second closing member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The method according to claim 2, wherein said means for releasably urging contains at least one of a spring and a magnet. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said attractant element removably secured to said decorative ornament is selected from the group consisting of a light attractant, a motion attractant, an audio attractant, a scent attractant, and a combination of said attractants, each of said attractants being powered by a power generator. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, wherein said decorative ornament comprises a floral image, said protrusion being a portion of said floral image and said decorative ornament includes an audio attractant. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of removably securing at least two attractants to said decorative ornament. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1, in which said attractant element further includes a sound and/or motion generating unit for reproducing musical pieces, voices, easily recognizable sounds, or to cause a motion mechanism to move through repeated sequences. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The method according to claim 6, further comprising the step of removably securing a light attractant and a scent attractant from said at least two attractants to said decorative ornament. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The method according to claim 6, further comprising the step of removably securing a light attractant, an audio attractant and a motion attractant from said at least two attractants to said decorative ornament. ### Claim 10 (depends on 4) The method according to claim 4 wherein said attractant element includes a scent-releasing mechanism. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 wherein said light emitter comprises a switch and a plurality of LED lights and an electronics board with a processor module, a flash memory chip for sound content, and a momentary switch with modes to select an LED chasing display, whereby said LED lights flash rapidly, said sound content including playing music or sounds from a loudspeaker. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The method according to claim 11 further comprising a triggerable sound and/or a motion generating unit reproducing at least one of musical pieces, voices, recognizable sounds, and causing a motion-mechanism of a perceptible object moving through a repeated sequence. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method according to claim 12 further comprising a user operable recorder configured to allow the user to record a personal audio message for reply by a second user . ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The method according to claim 1 further comprising a custom board having mounted components implementing at least two further attractants, whereby a switch selects a motor driver and timer which operates a motor for short duration bursts with stationary intervals, thereby moving said motion attractant back and forth through a crank mechanism causing a waving motion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method according to claim 14 further comprising a motor driver/timer/motion detector operating a blower motor, whereby when close motion is detected, said blower is operated for a short duration wafting scent from an end of a scent emitting wick which penetrates a cap of a scent fluid reservoir.