US20100200129A1

US20100200129A1 - Article having multiple interchangeable patterns

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Publication number: US20100200129A1
Application number: US12/704,764
Authority: US
Inventors: Amy Polozzolo; Dina Freeman
Original assignee: VARABELLA LLC
Current assignee: VARABELLA LLC
Priority date: 2009-02-12
Filing date: 2010-02-12
Publication date: 2010-08-12

Abstract

An article of manufacture is provided having a plurality of interchangeable patterns for configuration on an external surface of the article. The article may include a carryall item, such as a bag, handbag, purse, or similar carryall. Additionally, the article can include a multi-pattern interchangeable pillow case or other decorative item. The article is configured by folding one a designated pattern to the exterior surface of the article using a slotted access member or an accessibility member. The accessibility member may further include a zipper, button, Velcro, or other attachment means.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application relates to Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/152,021 filed Feb. 12, 2009, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of fashion articles and accessories, and more particularly to fashion articles and accessories such as handbags and carryalls having multiple interchangeable patterns for customizing the appearance of a fashion article or accessory.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Handbags, shoulder bags, purses, laptop bags, diaper bags, and the like; hereinafter collectively referred to as “carryalls”, provide a user with a means for carrying personal property and other objects. Carryalls have been known and used in the art for many years. As time has passed, demand for carryalls with patterns has increased, such that carryalls which display a pattern have become common in the art.
The prior art describes a myriad of ladies and men's fashion articles such as carryalls and bags having interchangeable fabric patterns. Examples of these carryalls and bags are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,028,730; 6,029,723; 5,503,204; 4,907,633; 3,556,187; 3,234,985; 3,182,701; and 2,809,685; the entire contents of which are herby incorporated by reference.
While all of the aforementioned prior art constructions are more than adequate for the basic purpose and function for which they have been specifically designed, they are uniformly deficient with respect to their failure to provide a simple, efficient, and practical interchangeable carryall.
As an example, these prior art references require multiple components for collective attachment in order to yield an interchangeable carryall or handbag. There is a need for a carryall which can be readily and rapidly altered such that a single carryall or bag can provide a user with a plurality of optional patterns and styles.
As a consequence of the foregoing situation, there exists a longstanding need for a new and improved interchangeable bag and the provision of such a construction is a stated objective of the present invention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention provides a carryall system comprising a carryall body, the carryall body comprising a first pattern and a second pattern each disposed on a first surface. An accessibility member is further included on at least one of the first pattern or second pattern, wherein the accessibility member can be a zipper, Velcro, button, or other member. The carryall body further comprises a third pattern and a fourth pattern each disposed on a second surface, wherein the second surface is opposite of the first surface. The carryall body therefore comprises four patterns, two of which are positioned on the first surface, and the remaining two patterns are positioned on the second surface.
The first surface and second surface are interchangeable, and can be configured inside-out using the accessibility member. Where each surface of the carryall body comprises two patterns, each pattern can be configured as an external pattern, with the other positioned inside the carryall.
An optional liner can be provided, such that the contents of the carryall or handbag are isolated from the pattern fabric. In this embodiment, the liner is separated from the carryall by any of a zipper, Velcro, button, clasp, or other attachment means known in the art. The carryall can then be interchanged by pulling one of the first or second surface to an external position. Upon selecting the external surface, a pattern is selected for use and is positioned as the external pattern by folding the alternative pattern to the inside of the carryall. The liner is then replaced and positioned on the inside surface of the carryall.
The liner can be a slip liner, or a handle liner. A slip liner is a liner that is substantially contained within the carryall. A handle liner is a liner that comprises an external portion, such as skirt and a handle in addition to a liner portion that is substantially contained within the carryall. Where the liner does not comprise a handle, a strap can be attached to the carryall at one or more loop-fittings.
One embodiment of an interchangeable carryall includes a multi-surface carryall comprising a first receptacle having a first pattern disposed on a first surface and a second pattern disposed on a second surface of the first receptacle, and a second receptacle having a third pattern disposed on a first surface and a fourth pattern disposed on a second surface of the second receptacle. Each of the first and second receptacles includes a recessed cavity having a bottom surface and two or more walls extending vertically from the bottom surface to a top edge. The top edge of the first receptacle is attached to the top edge of the second receptacle by a stitching, adhesive, zipper, or other attachment means. An accessibility member is further include and disposed on one or more of the first through fourth patterns. Upon accessing the accessibility member, a user can reach into the carryall and grasp the enclosed surface pulling inside-out such as to reverse the carryall surfaces from an outside surface to an inside surface, and vice versa.
In another embodiment, the carryall can further include a third receptacle having a fifth pattern disposed on a first surface and a sixth pattern disposed on a second surface of the third receptacle.
The carryall can further include one or more accessibility members disposed on one or more surfaces of the receptacles. The carryall may further include one or more straps, loop-fittings, pockets, skirts, liners, handles, or other carryall components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and other attributes of the invention will become more clear upon a thorough study of the following description of the invention, particularly when reviewed in conjunction with the drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a receptacle, the receptacle includes a first pattern disposed on a first surface, a second pattern disposed on a second surface opposite of the first surface, a top edge disposed in a substantially annular shape at a first end, and a bottom portion.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a carryall having a first pattern positioned on an exterior surface, and a second pattern positioned on an interior surface, the carryall having a strap attached at two ends.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a carryall having a second pattern positioned on an exterior surface, and a first pattern positioned on an interior surface, the carryall having a strap attached at two ends.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a carryall body having a first pattern and a second pattern positioned on a first surface of the carryall body, the first surface is positioned on the exterior of the carryall body, wherein an accessibility member is positioned on the second pattern.

FIG. 5 is a close-up of the accessibility member positioned on the second pattern of the first surface, the second pattern is disposed on the exterior surface of the carryall body, wherein a third pattern is visible through the accessibility member, the third pattern is positioned on second surface of the carryall body, the second surface is disposed on the interior of the carryall body, opposite of the first surface.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the carryall body having the third pattern and a fourth pattern disposed on an exterior surface of the carryall body, an accessibility member is positioned on the third pattern.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a carryall having a third pattern positioned on an exterior surface, and a fourth pattern positioned on an interior surface, the carryall having a strap attached at two ends.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a carryall having a fourth pattern positioned on an exterior surface, and a third pattern positioned on an interior surface, the carryall having a strap attached at two ends.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a slip-liner, the slip-liner is adapted to be disposed on the interior surface of the carryall.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a handle-liner, the handle-liner is adapted to be disposed on the interior surface of the carryall.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of one end of a strap having a clasp, the clasp is adapted to attach the strap to a loop-fitting.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an edge of the carryall having a loop-fitting for attaching the clasp of FIG. 11.

FIG. 13 illustrates a carryall including a first receptacle having a first pattern attached to a second receptacle and a third receptacle at a top edge. The third receptacle is a liner having an accessibility member for interchangeably fording the first receptacle and second receptacle to become disposed on an exterior surface.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the interchangeable carryall of FIG. 13, wherein the first pattern of the first receptacle is disposed on the external surface of the carryall, the second and third receptacles are folded to the inside of the carryall, the third receptacle is a liner disposed on the interior surface of the carryall.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the interchangeable carryall of FIG. 13, wherein a third pattern of the second receptacle is disposed on the external surface of the carryall, the first and third receptacles are folded to the inside of the carryall, the third receptacle is a liner disposed on the interior surface of the carryall.

FIG. 16 illustrates an embodiment of a multi-pattern carryall in an expanded state, wherein the carryall includes a first receptacle, second receptacle, third receptacle, and fourth receptacle each attached at a top edge, the second and third receptacles are each a liner having an accessibility member wherein the first receptacle is exposed through an accessibility member of the second receptacle and the fourth receptacle is exposed through an accessibility member of the third receptacle.

FIG. 17 illustrates the carryall of FIG. 16; the third receptacle is pulled over the second receptacle through the accessibility member. A skirt is attached to the top edge of the third and fourth receptacles. The first receptacle is minimally exposed through the accessibility member of the third receptacle.

FIG. 18 further illustrates the carryall of FIGS. 16 and 17, the carryall including a pattern of the fourth receptacle disposed on the exterior surface of the carryall, a skirt is attached to the top edge of the fourth receptacle, the first through third receptacles are folded inside the carryall such that the third receptacle liner is disposed on the interior surface of the carryall. The carryall further includes a pair of handles attached between the third and fourth receptacles at the top edge.

FIG. 19 illustrates the carryall of FIGS. 16-18, the carryall folded inside out such that a pattern disposed on a first surface of the first receptacle is disposed on the exterior surface of the carryall. The carryall further including a pair of straps attached between the first receptacle and the second receptacle liner at a top edge. The carryall further including a skirt and a zipper portion.

FIG. 20 illustrates an embodiment of the invention providing a carryall having four receptacles each attached at a top edge, each receptacle having a first surface and a second surface containing a pattern. The carryall further includes at least one accessibility member disposed on a surface of one or more receptacles.

FIG. 21 illustrates the carryall of FIG. 20 having a third receptacle pulled through an accessibility member, the third receptacle includes a third accessibility member.

FIG. 22 illustrates the carryall of FIGS. 20-21, the carryall includes a fourth receptacle pulled through the third accessibility member, the second has been flipped inside-out.

FIG. 23 illustrates the carryall of FIGS. 20-22, wherein a next step in customizing the bag includes inserting the first receptacle inside the second receptacle through the second accessibility member.

FIG. 24 illustrates a customized carryall as illustrated in FIGS. 20-23, the first through third receptacles are folded inside the carryall and the fourth receptacle has pattern exposed on the exterior surface of the carryall, wherein the third receptacle is positioned on the interior surface of the carryall.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, details and descriptions are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these details and descriptions without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Certain embodiments will be described below with reference to the drawings wherein illustrative features are denoted by reference numerals.
In one embodiment, the invention provides an article of manufacture, such as a carryall, the carryall comprising a plurality of receptacles for configuring a desired pattern or surface on the exterior surface of the carryall. Generally, the carryall includes one or more accessibility members positioned on one or more surfaces of the receptacles, such that the receptacles can be folded inside-out to position a desired pattern on the exterior surface of the carryall. An accessibility member can further be added to pillow cases, laptop bags, purses, and other bags and accessories for interchangeably configuring a desired pattern on the exterior surface of the accessory.
For purposes of this invention, the term “receptacle” is intended to describe a bag-shaped article having a top edge and a bottom portion, the top edge being flexible and having a substantially annular form about an open top end defining a circumference, and the bottom portion including a dome, box, or similar shape; such that the receptacle is capable of receiving an object at the top end and containing the object in the bottom portion.
In another embodiment, the article may be a pillow case comprising; a first receptacle having a first pattern disposed on a first surface and a second pattern disposed on a second surface opposite of the first surface, and a second receptacle having a third pattern disposed on a third surface and a fourth pattern disposed on a fourth surface opposite of the third surface. The second receptacle is positioned concentric with and inside of the first receptacle, and the second receptacle and first receptacle are attached along the entire circumference of the top edge of each receptacle to create a dual-nested receptacle. A second dual-nested receptacle is manufactured identical to the first dual-nested receptacle, and attached to the first dual-nested receptacle along about one half of the circumference, leaving the other about one half of the circumference unattached to create a slotted access member. At least one of the first and second dual-nested receptacles includes at least one accessibility member positioned at a bottom edge of the receptacle. The pillow case can be configured with the first pattern disposed on an exterior surface of the pillow case, the second pattern disposed on the inside surface of the pillow case. The second pattern can become configured on the exterior surface of the pillow case by folding the pillow case inside-out along the slotted access member. Furthermore, the pillow case can be configured with the third pattern on the exterior surface using the accessibility member positioned on the bottom edge of at least one of the receptacles. Similarly, once the third pattern is disposed on the exterior surface of the pillow case, the fourth pattern can become disposed on the exterior surface of the pillow case by flipping the pillow case inside-out at the slotted access member.
Now turning to the illustrations, a detailed description is provided to enable one having ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention. FIG. 1 illustrates a receptacle having a first pattern disposed on a first surface, a second pattern disposed on a second surface opposite of the first surface, a top edge disposed in a substantially annular shape at a first end, and a bottom portion. A zipper track is attached along the circumference of the receptacle at the top edge. The receptacle includes two loop fittings attached at opposite ends of the circumference of the receptacle.
As can be seen with reference to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 2, a multi-pattern interchangeably carryall is designated generally by the reference numeral 1. The carryall comprises a first receptacle and a second receptacle, and at least one accessibility member disposed on one of said receptacles. The carryall further includes a pair of loop-fittings disposed on opposite sides of the circumference at a seam, the seam created by the attachment of two receptacles at their respective top edges.
FIGS. 1-8 illustrate an embodiment of the invention where a carryall comprises a first receptacle attached to a second receptacle at a top edge. The first and second receptacles can be attached by a stitching, adhesive, or other attachment means. A receptacle is generally a hollowed compartment capable of holding one or more objects, and is illustrated in FIG. 1. The first receptacle includes a first surface having a first pattern disposed thereon, and a second surface disposed opposite of the first surface. The second receptacle includes a third surface having a third pattern disposed thereon, and a fourth surface opposite of the third surface. The first and second receptacles are attached at a top edge such that the first receptacle can be folded inside of the second receptacle.
The carryall further includes an accessibility member disposed on a bottom end of at least one receptacle. The accessibility member can include a zipper, slotted region having a button or Velcro, or other means for opening and closing a slotted portion of fabric. The first and second receptacles can be interchangeably folded inside-out at the accessibility member to expose alternative surfaces to the exterior side of the article. The carryall can further include a removable liner for protecting the interior surface thereof.
FIG. 3 illustrates a carryall having a first surface with a first pattern disposed thereon, and a third pattern; the first pattern is positioned on the exterior surface of the carryall. A strap is further attached to the carryall at the loop fittings for portability. The carryall can further include a zipper disposed along the top edge between the first surface and third surface.
FIG. 4 illustrates the carryall of FIG. 3, wherein the third pattern is positioned on the exterior surface of the carryall body, and the first pattern is positioned on the interior surface of the carryall body. The embodiment of FIG. 4 can be achieved by removing the strap and flipping the carryall body of FIG. 3 inside-out.
FIG. 5 is a zoomed in view of the carryall body of FIG. 2, the third pattern of the second receptacle further includes an accessibility member. The accessibility member includes a slotted portion having a zipper track and a zipper member attached thereto. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the open accessibility member exposes the fourth pattern disposed opposite of the third pattern. Using the accessibility member, the carryall body can be reversed inside-out such that the second pattern and fourth pattern become disposed on the exterior side of the carryall body.
The accessibility member is herein defined as any member or feature for folding the carryall body inside-out. The accessibility member can include a slot; the slot can further include a zipper, Velcro, button, clasp, or other mechanical feature known in the art. The accessibility member is provided to grant access to a user such that the carryall body and attached fabrics can be configured, manipulated, or folded in a manner for interchangeably providing a desired pattern on the exterior surface of the carryall body.
A user can configure the carryall such that one of the first through fourth patterns is disposed on an exterior surface of the carryall. One method for interchanging the carryall pattern includes: (i) disconnecting the strap or liner, (ii) folding the carryall body inside-out, and (iii) re-attaching the strap or liner.
FIG. 6 illustrates the carryall body of FIG. 2, having been reversed at the accessibility member such that the second pattern of the first receptacle and fourth pattern of the second receptacle are positioned on an exterior side of the carryall body. The carryall body further includes a zipper portion attached along the top edge between the first and second receptacles. The carryall may further include one or more loop-fittings for attaching a strap or other accessory. Using the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6, one of the receptacles can be folded concentrically into the other to provide the carryalls illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8.
Using the carryall body as illustrated in FIG. 2, a carryall can be configured to display one of the first or third patterns on the external surface of the configured carryall as illustrated in FIGS. 3-4. A user can fold one of the first or third patterns into the other such that a carryall bag is formed, and the zipper portion remains disposed along the top edge of the carryall. A strap or other accessory can be attached to one or more loop-fittings to configure the carryall of FIGS. 3-4.
A liner can be added to the carryall assembly, the liner can be a slip-liner as is illustrated in FIG. 9. The slip liner is adapted to be substantially contained within the hollow cavity of the carryall, and to protect the pattern on the interior surface of the carryall body from contacting the contents of the carryall when used.
Alternatively, the liner can be a handle-liner as illustrated in FIG. 10. The handle liner includes a skirt and one of a handle, or a strap. The handle-liner can extend the volume of the carryall with additional height. The carryall body can be removably-attached to the handle-liner using one of a zipper, button, snap, tie, or other attachment means known in the art.
FIGS. 11-12 illustrate one end of a strap having a clasp. The clasp can be attached to the carryall at a loop-fitting. The carryall can comprise one or more loop-fittings for attaching one or more straps or handles.
Another embodiment of the invention, as illustrated by FIG. 13, provides a carryall having a first receptacle, a second receptacle, and a third receptacle attached at a top edge. The third receptacle is a liner comprising a lightweight material. The liner may include a pattern, however is shown to be neutral in color in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 13. The liner further includes an accessibility member disposed at a bottom edge thereof; the accessibility member includes a zipper portion. One of the first pattern of the first receptacle or the second pattern of the second receptacle can be configured on the exterior portion of the carryall. A user simply opens the accessibility member of the carryall, folds the unwanted pattern inside the liner using the accessibility member, and folds the liner inside of the desired pattern.
FIG. 14 illustrates a carryall having the first pattern configured on the exterior surface of the carryall. The second pattern is folded into the carryall, such that the second pattern is disposed between the first pattern and the liner. The liner is disposed on the interior surface of the carryall to protect the second pattern from normal wear.
Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 15, the first pattern can be folded inside the carryall such that the second pattern is disposed on the exterior surface of the carryall. Again, the liner is disposed on the interior surface of the carryall to protect the first pattern from wear. The carryall may further contain a large interior cavity for receiving objects, one or more zippers, pockets, and other accessories.
FIGS. 16-19 illustrate another example of a multiple pattern interchangeable carryall, the carryall including a first receptacle having a first pattern, the first receptacle substantially contained within a second receptacle, wherein the second receptacle is a liner. The second receptacle further includes at least one accessibility member. One or more handles are attached at a top edge between the first and second receptacles. The first and second receptacles are attached along a top edge by a stitching, seam, adhesive, or other attachment means.
The carryall further includes a third receptacle having a second pattern, the third receptacle substantially contained within a fourth receptacle, wherein the fourth receptacle is a liner. The fourth receptacle further includes at least one accessibility member. One or more handles are attached at a top edge between the third and fourth receptacles. The third and fourth receptacles are attached along a top edge by a stitching, seam, adhesive, or other attachment means. The first receptacle and second receptacle are mated with and attached to the third and fourth receptacles along the top edge using a stitching, seam, adhesive, or other attachment means.
Following the embodiments illustrated by FIGS. 16 and 17, one having skill in the art will recognize a procedure for configuring the carryall of FIG. 18. FIG. 17 illustrates the carryall of FIG. 16, wherein the second receptacle is pulled over the top edge seam and substantially captures and contains the third and fourth receptacles. A skirt is exposed between the first receptacle and second receptacle, the skirt attached along the top edge by a stitching, seam, adhesive, or other attachment means.
The second, third, and fourth receptacles are now folded into the interior cavity of the first receptacle to configure the carryall as illustrated in FIG. 18. The skirt is folded down on the exterior surface of the carryall, and two handles are attached at the top edge.
Using the procedures illustrated in FIGS. 16-18, the carryall of 19 can be similarly configured, wherein the second pattern is configured on the exterior surface of the carryall. The carryall can further comprise one or more pockets, skirts, handles, straps, or other accessories. One or more of the patterns can include a colorless pattern such as clear plastic, a solid color pattern, or multi-color pattern. Other patterns may additionally include one or more textures and fabrics.
Another embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 20-24, provides a multi-pattern carryall capable of configuration using one of several available patterns. The carryall includes: a first receptacle having a first pattern disposed on a first surface thereof; a second receptacle having an accessibility member disposed on a bottom portion thereof, wherein the second receptacle is a liner; a third receptacle having a second pattern disposed on a first surface, a third pattern disposed on a second surface opposite of the first surface, and an accessibility member disposed on a bottom portion thereof; and a fourth receptacle having a fourth pattern disposed thereon. The carryall further includes at least one strap attached at a top edge between the first and second receptacles.
Now turning to FIG. 20, the carryall can be configured such that second surface of the third receptacle having a third pattern is configured on an exterior surface of the carryall and extending outwardly from the fourth receptacle. The third receptacle further includes an accessibility member for accessing and configuring additional receptacles having additional patterns. From FIG. 20, one having skill in the art will recognize that a carryall can be easily configured to include one of the third pattern or fourth pattern on the exterior surface by folding one portion of the carryall into the other.
A zipper portion can be attached along a top edge between two receptacles, such that a handle liner or skirt can be attached to the carryall. Additionally, one or more straps or handles can be attached at a top edge between two receptacles of the carryall.
FIG. 21 illustrates the liner of the second receptacle positioned through the accessibility member of the third receptacle showing the third pattern. The second receptacle further includes an accessibility member for accessing alternative patterns.
The first receptacle can be accessed from the accessibility member of the second receptacle, and pulled through the accessibility member. Additionally, the third receptacle can be folded over the fourth receptacle as illustrated in FIG. 22. The third receptacle now shows the first surface having a second pattern disposed thereon. From this embodiment, one of several patterns can be easily configured on the exterior of the carryall; however we will illustrate process for configuring the first pattern of the first receptacle on the exterior surface of the carryall in FIGS. 23-24.
Now turning to FIG. 23, the third receptacle is pulled completely over the fourth receptacle, such that the third receptacle concentrically contains the fourth receptacle, and the accessibility member can be closed by translating the zipper. The second receptacle, or liner, is pulled from the first receptacle to extend outwardly towards an opposite end. The second receptacle will eventually contain the third and fourth receptacles, and the accessibility member can be closed. Finally, the liner containing the third and fourth receptacles can become folded to the interior portion of the first receptacle, such that the first pattern is disposed on the exterior surface of the carryall and the liner is disposed on the interior surface of the carryall.
FIG. 24 illustrates the carryall of FIGS. 20-23 having the first pattern disposed on an exterior surface. The carryall includes a liner disposed on the interior surface, and two straps attached at a top edge in symmetrical proportion to one another.
In each of the above embodiments of a multi-pattern interchangeable carryall, one or more receptacles are attached along a top edge. The receptacles generally embody a bag having a first surface with a first pattern disposed thereon, and a second surface having a second pattern disposed thereon; the bag having a top edge including a rim, and a bottom portion. The receptacle generally includes a first pattern disposed on an exterior surface, and a second pattern disposed on an interior surface, the interior of the receptacle is hollow and is referred to as an interior cavity. The receptacle may further include a number of pockets or other organizing features.
The present invention can be practiced using any shape of carryall known in the art, and is not limited to the illustrated examples contained herein. Each of the first through fourth patterns can be individually configured. Each of the patterns can be any artistic or solid pattern or combination of patterns and colors. Additionally, the multiple-patterns and accessibility member can be used to configure a pillow case, bag, or other fabric made article.
While particular embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed, it is to be understood that various modifications and combinations are possible and are contemplated within the true spirit and scope of the appended claims. There is no intention, therefore, of limitations to the exact abstract and disclosure herein presented.

Claims

1. An article having a plurality of interchangeable patterns, comprising:

a first receptacle comprising a first pattern disposed on a first surface, and a top edge;

a second receptacle comprising a second pattern disposed on a second surface, and a top edge; and

at least one accessibility member disposed on one of said first and second receptacles;

said top edge of said first receptacle attached to said top edge of said second receptacle along at least a portion of a circumference;

wherein one of said first pattern and second pattern is capable of being configured on the exterior surface of the article.

2. The article of claim 1, said first receptacle further comprising a third pattern disposed on a third surface, wherein said third surface is disposed opposite of said first surface.

3. The article of claim 2, wherein said article can be configured inside-out at said accessibility member.

4. The article of claim 3, said second receptacle further comprising a fourth pattern disposed on a fourth surface, wherein said fourth surface is opposite of said second surface.

5. The article of claim 4, wherein said article is a carryall having four interchangeable patterns.

6. The article of claim 1, wherein the article is a pillow case having four interchangeable patterns.

7. The article of claim 1, said article further comprising a third receptacle, said third receptacle comprising a top edge, wherein said top edge of said third receptacle is attached to said top edge of said first receptacle and said top edge of said second receptacle along said circumference.

8. The article of claim 7, said article including a fourth receptacle comprising a top edge, wherein said top edge of said fourth receptacle is attached to said top edge of said first through third receptacles along said circumference.

9. The article of claim 7, wherein at least one of said first through third receptacles is a liner for protecting one or more surfaces of the receptacle.

10. The article of claim 9, wherein said article is adapted to receive one of: a slip-liner or a handle-liner.

11. The article of claim 10, wherein said one of a slip-liner or a handle-liner is attached to said article at a zipper.

12. The article of claim 1, further comprising one or more loop-fittings.

13. The article of claim 1, further comprising one or more straps, wherein said straps are attached to said article at said top edge between two of said receptacles.

14. The article of claim 7, further comprising a skirt, said skirt attached to said article along said circumference between two of said receptacles.

15. The article of claim 1, wherein two or more of said patterns are substantially similar.

16. An article having a plurality of interchangeable patterns, comprising;

a first receptacle having a first pattern and a second pattern disposed opposite of the first pattern;

a second receptacle having a third pattern and a fourth pattern disposed opposite of the third pattern; and

at least one accessibility member;

wherein said article can be configured to contain one of said first through fourth patterns on an exterior surface.

17. The article of claim 16, wherein the article is a carryall.

18. The article of claim 17, wherein the carryall is a multi-pattern interchangeable purse.

19. The article of claim 16, wherein the article is a pillow case.