Rain cape foldable into an enclosed handbag

#This invention relates to rain capes for emergency use and more particularly to such capes which are foldable into a package which may be used as a pocketbook, or handbag.

#There is a need for rain capes for emergency use which can be conveniently folded into a compact package which may be easily carried and which can also function as a pocketbook.

#Prior foldable emergency rain capes are shown by U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,462,269 2,911,651 2,971,198 3,258,781 3,522,612 3,849,803 4,067,067.

#These and other objects of the invention will be apparent from the following specification and drawings of which:

#FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of the invention.

#FIG. 2 is a view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 folded up into a package which may be used as a pocketbook.

#Referring to the figures, the invention comprises a cape member 1, of thin foldable material, preferably waterproof. The material may be a commercially available plastic material with a nylon backing. This type of material is durable, easily foldable and easy to sew.

#A hood member 2 of the same material is attached to the top of the cape member 1. The cape has a pair of hand slits 3 and 4, and a conventional zipper member 5 on the front.

#A pair of double pockets 6 and 7, are mounted on the front of the cape member 1. Each double pocket comprises a large pocket 6a, 7a, and a small pocket 6b, 7b, mounted on top of the large pocket. Each section has its own zipper 6c, 6d, and 7c, 7d. Each pocket has a handle portion 6e, 7e.