US20120285124A1

US20120285124A1 - Bag me i'm laundry and bag me i'm dry cleaning systems

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Publication number: US20120285124A1
Application number: US13/290,548
Authority: US
Inventors: Evelyn Hagger
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-05-13
Filing date: 2011-11-07
Publication date: 2012-11-15

Abstract

The laundry organization and storing system provides consumers with a simple way to separately store and transport different types of laundry. This system may feature a set of canvas bags labeled to indicate the types of laundry contained therein. Bags marked, “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” may hold garments that can be washed in traditional washing machines, while bags marked, “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” may hold garments that require special care, such as those requiring dry cleaning (only). Additionally, the bags can be customized with consumers' names, Greek symbols for fraternities or sororities, and other various personalizing embellishments such that they are identifiable as to who the owner is and as to what ‘type’ of clothes are held therein.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61/486,099, filed May 13, 2011 which application is incorporated herein by reference.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the field of laundry and more specifically relates to laundry and dry cleaning organizing bag systems and methods.
2. Description of the Related Art
Most individuals in modern society wear garments to protect themselves from environmental elements and as a means for adorning themselves. These garments typically absorb odors and may become soiled during use. As a result individuals must clean the garments between wear sessions. Cleaning may be accomplished via machine washing and/or by dry cleaning; however if the garments (clothing) are accidentally improperly washed, they can become ruined and may need to be replaced which may be expensive and create an inconvenience. It is desirable that clothing integrity be preserved.
At present, consumers may have difficulty finding places to store dirty laundry. Laundry hampers may take up considerable amounts of space, and may only have one compartment for holding dirty clothing, potentially causing delicate clothes to be mixed with regular clothing. Clothes that are left strewn on the floor can also become mixed up. Consumers may be required to sort each garment prior to washing to ensure that clothes are not improperly cared for, which can be a very tedious and time-consuming task. It is additionally desirable that clothing garments be stored in an organized manner.
Clothing often needs to be moved from one location to another for laundering. The majority of individuals use laundry baskets which may work well for in-home usage, but are not practical for instances when garments need to be transported between locations for example to the dry cleaners or the laundry mat. It is desirable that an efficient transporting means for garments be developed.
Various attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned problems such as those found in U.S. Pat. And Pub. Nos. 6,224,259; 2007/0110342; 4,094,351; 5,090,559; 4,694,503; and 2,815,785. This prior art is representative of laundry transporting means. None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to describe the invention as claimed.
Ideally, a laundry transporter and organizer should be user-friendly and, yet would operate reliably and be manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a reliable laundry organization, transport and storing system to avoid the above-mentioned problems.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known laundry art, the present invention provides a novel laundry organization and storing system. The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail is to provide efficient organizing, storing and transporting means for laundry to protect laundered garments.
Bag Me (Bag Me I'm Laundry and Bag Me I'm Dry Cleaning) of the present invention provides consumers with a simple way to separately store and transport different types of laundry. This innovative product preferably features a set of canvas bags labeled to indicate the types of laundry contained therein. Bags marked, “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” may hold garments that can be washed in traditional washing machines, while bags marked, “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” may hold garments that require special care, such as dry cleaning. Additionally, the bags can be customized with consumers' names, Greek symbols for fraternities or sororities, and other various personalizing embellishments. This product may be ideal for college students, parents, busy professionals, and other similar individuals.
A laundry organization and storing system is disclosed herein preferably comprising: a first bag assembly including; a first bag body about 21 inches wide and about 28 inches long having a first drawstring sleeve; at least one first interior volume; and a first exterior surface; a first drawstring cord; a first grommet; a first string cord lock; a first carry strap, the first carry strap may be color-coded and removable (or non-removable and the one inch polyweb carry strap may be sewn into the side of the first bag); and a first identifier logo. The system may further preferably comprise a second bag assembly including; a second bag body about 21 inches wide and about 28 inches long having a second drawstring sleeve; at least one second interior volume; a second exterior surface; a second drawstring cord; a second grommet; a second string cord lock; a second carry strap which is removable (or non-removable), a second carry strap is color-coded a different color from the first carry strap; and a second identifier logo.
The first and second bag body preferably comprise color-coded canvas suitable to screen print thereon such that they are easy to identify. The first interior volume suitable for receiving and storing a plurality of water-laundry-only-garments. The first drawstring cord is located and travels within the confines of the first drawstring sleeve; the first drawstring cord is usable to open and close the first bag body providing and restricting access to the first interior volume alternately as desired.
The first exterior surface is connected to itself (stitching or other suitable fastening means) about at least one edge to form at least one first interior volume. The first grommet is inserted into the first exterior surface in the first drawstring sleeve providing access to the first drawstring cord and to prevent tearing of the first drawstring sleeve. The first string cord lock is preferably comprised of high-impact polymer and is located on the first drawstring cord and is usable to control movement of and lock the first drawstring cord in a desired position(ing). The first carry strap allows a user to carry the first bag assembly to and from a laundry facility; (the first and second carry strap may comprise a hanger (hanging means for use in closets, locker rooms or the like). The carry strap(s) preferably comprise heavy-duty nylon webbing in preferred embodiments.
The first identifier logo may comprise screen printing (printed indicia) across a first front portion of the first exterior surface of the first bag body such that the first bag assembly comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” such that a user is on alert to insert only water-laundry-only-garments and to only water-wash the water-laundry-only-garments contained therein. The first identifier logo denotes that water-laundry-only-garments are contained within such that the user is able to easily visually differentiate the first bag assembly from the second bag assembly such that delicate clothes and normal clothes do not become inter-mixed and subsequently ruined by an improper cleaning action.
The second bag assembly comprises the second bag body with the second interior volume suitable for receiving and storing a plurality of dry-clean-only-garments (only); wherein the second drawstring cord is located and travels within the confines of the second drawstring sleeve and the second drawstring cord is usable to open and close the second bag body providing and restricting access to the second interior volume alternately as desired. The second exterior surface is connected to itself about at least one edge to form the at least one second interior volume.
The second grommet is inserted into the second exterior surface in the second drawstring sleeve providing access to the second drawstring cord and to prevent tearing of the second drawstring sleeve; wherein first and second grommet(s) preferably comprise rust-proof material such as brass (stainless steel, aluminum, plastic or other suitable materials may also be used.) It is preferred that the second string cord lock is comprised of high-impact polymer and is located on the second drawstring cord and is usable to control movement of and lock the second drawstring cord in a preferred position. The carry strap allows a user to carry the second bag assembly to and from a dry-cleaning facility.
The second identifier logo is preferably screen printed across a front portion of the second exterior surface of the second bag body such that the second bag assembly comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” such that the user is on alert to insert only dry-clean-only-garments and to only chemical-solvent-wash the dry-clean-only-garments contained therein. The chemical-solvent-wash may comprise non-water-based solvents that may compromise clothing unsuitable for such treatment. To promote organization the first interior volume only contains water-laundry-only-garments and the second interior volume only contains dry-clean-only-garments. In alternate embodiments the first identifier logo and the second identifier logo comprise GINETEX laundry care symbol(s).
The second identifier logo denotes that dry-clean-only-garments are contained within such that the user is able to differentiate the first bag assembly from the second bag assembly in an effort that the delicate clothes (comprising dry-clean-only-garments) and the normal clothes (comprising water-laundry-only-garments) do not become inter-mixed. In such a manner as disclosed below the user uses the first bag assembly to differentiate-store and transport the water-laundry-only-garments to and from the laundry facility to water-wash (clean) the water-laundry-only-garments; and also uses the second bag assembly to differentiate-store and transport dry-clean-only-garments to and from the dry-cleaning facility to chemical-solvent-wash the dry-clean-only-garments.
A kit is also described herein preferably including: the first bag assembly and the second bag assembly; removable first and second carry straps (each color-coded to match their respective first bag assembly and second bag assembly); removable first and second identifier logos that are user-customizable; and a set of user instructions.
A method of using a laundry organization and storing system is described herein preferably comprising the steps of: inserting water-laundry-only-garments into a first bag assembly to differentiate-store the water-laundry-only-garments until a water-cleaning event; inserting dry-clean-only-garments into a second bag assembly to differentiate-store the dry-clean-only-garments until a dry-cleaning event; transporting the first bag assembly to and from a laundry facility to water-wash the water-laundry-only-garments during the water-cleaning event; and transporting the second bag assembly to and from a dry-cleaning facility to chemical-solvent-wash the dry-clean-only-garments during the dry-cleaning event. The method may also further comprise the step(s) of hanging and/or carrying the first bag assembly and/or the second bag assembly via a color-coded removable first strap. Further, the first and second bags may be carried together if desired.
The present invention holds significant improvements and serves as a laundry organization and storing system. For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, Bag me I'm Laundry Systems, entitled “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” or “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning”, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating first and second bag assemblies, first bag assembly on the right, each having its own unique (first and second) identifier logo according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating the first bag assembly being loaded with water-laundry-only-garments according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating first and second drawstring cords and first and second string cord locks as used to open and close the first and second bag assemblies according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the first bag assembly as used to transport the first bag assembly to and from a laundry facility to water-wash the water-laundry-only-garments during a water-cleaning event according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using Bag Me I'm Laundry and Bag Me I'm Dry Cleaning Systems according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a laundry sorting device and more particularly to a laundry organization and storing system as used to improve the convenience of laundering and to protect the garments being laundered.
Generally speaking, Bag Me allows consumers to separately store and transport different types of clothing to effectively ensure that the garments are properly washed. The invention may comprise a set of large canvas bags with labels displayed on the front. The words, “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” or “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” can be screen printed in different colors and sizes onto the front surfaces of the bags, in order to distinguish between delicate and regular clothes. At the tops of the bags may be drawstrings. Rust-proof grommets can be included on the backs of the bags to hold the drawstrings. A spring cord lock may be attached to the drawstring, allowing users to securely close the bags for storage or transport. Additionally, a 1″ polyweb carry strap, matching the color of the print on the front of the bag, can be sewn into the side of the bag. Personalizing embellishments, such as users' names, Greek fraternity or sorority symbols, hotel names, and various images may be printed on the fronts of the bags to suit user preferences. This product may be ideal for use in dorm rooms, closets, utility rooms, or bedrooms in the home.
Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIG. 1, a perspective view illustrating first and second bag assemblies, 110 and 210, respectively, (first bag assembly 110 located on the right), each having its own unique (first and second) identifier logo 128, and 228, respectively, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Laundry organization and storing system 100 preferably comprises: first bag assembly 110 including; first bag body 112 having, first drawstring sleeve 116; at least one first interior volume 114; and first exterior surface 118 (with a front portion 119); first drawstring cord 120; first grommet 122; first string cord lock 124; first carry strap 126; and first identifier logo 128; and second bag assembly 210. Second bag assembly 210 preferably includes second bag body 212 having; second drawstring sleeve 216; at least one second interior volume 214; second exterior surface 218 (with a front portion 219); second drawstring cord 220; second grommet 222; second string cord lock 224; second carry strap 226; and second identifier logo 228 (visible identification means.)
First bag assembly 110 comprises first bag body 112 with first interior volume 114 suitable for receiving and storing a plurality of water-laundry-only-garments 150. First drawstring cord 120 is located (within) and travels within confines of first drawstring sleeve 116 and first drawstring cord 120 is usable to open and close first bag body 112 providing and restricting access to first interior volume 114 alternately as desired. In this way water-laundry-only-garments 150 may be inserted when open into first bag body 112 and enclosed for storage and/or transport when closed.
In preferred embodiments first exterior surface 118 is preferably connected to itself about at least one edge (via sewing or other suitable fastening means) to form at least one first interior volume 114.
First grommet 122 is inserted into first exterior surface 118 in first drawstring sleeve 116 providing access to first drawstring cord 120 and to prevent tearing of first drawstring sleeve 116. First string cord lock 124 is located on first drawstring cord 120 and is usable to control movement of and lock first drawstring cord 120 in a desired position. First carry strap 126 allows a user to carry first bag assembly 110 to and from a laundry facility. It should also be appreciated that zipper assemblies, buttons and other fastening means may be used as suitable equivalents as means by which first bag assembly 110 and second bag assembly 210 may be secured repeatably in closed and opened conditions.
First identifier logo 128 denotes water-laundry-only-garments 150 are contained within such that user is able to differentiate first bag assembly 110 from second bag assembly 210 such that delicate clothes and normal clothes do not become inter-mixed and subsequently ruined by an improper cleaning action.
Second bag assembly 210 comprises second bag body 212 with second interior volume 214 suitable for receiving and storing a plurality of dry-clean-only-garments 250. Second drawstring cord 220 is located (substantially within) and travels within confines of second drawstring sleeve 216 and second drawstring cord 220 is usable to open and close second bag body 212 providing and restricting access to second interior volume 214 alternately as desired. Second exterior surface 218 is connected to itself about at least one edge to form at least one second interior volume 214.
Second grommet 222 is inserted into second exterior surface 218 in second drawstring sleeve 216 providing access to second drawstring cord 220 and to prevent tearing of second drawstring sleeve 216. Structurally, second bag assembly 210 and first bag assembly 110 are similar, but are marked distinctively (marked, color-coded, etc.) such that it is difficult to mistake one for the other. Referring now again to second bag assembly 210, second string cord lock 224 may be located on second drawstring cord 220 and is usable to control movement of and lock second drawstring cord 220 in(to) a preferred position. Second carry strap 226 allows a user to carry second bag assembly 210 to and from a dry-cleaning facility.
First interior volume 114 only contains water-laundry-only-garments 150; wherein second interior volume 214 only contains dry-clean-only-garments 250. Second identifier logo 228 denotes dry-clean-only-garments 250 are contained within such that user is able to differentiate first bag assembly 110 from second bag assembly 210 such that delicate clothes comprising dry-clean-only-garments 250 and normal clothes comprising water-laundry-only-garments 150 do not become inter-mixed; wherein user uses first bag assembly 110 to differentiate-store and transport water-laundry-only-garments 150 to and from laundry facility (as shown in FIG. 4) to water-wash water-laundry-only-garments 150. User uses second bag assembly 210 to differentiate-store and transport dry-clean-only-garments 250 to and from a dry-cleaning facility to chemical-solvent-wash dry-clean-only-garments 250.
In preferred embodiments first bag body 112 and second bag body 212 comprise color-coded canvas suitable to screen print thereon. In other embodiments first bag body 112 and second bag body 212 may comprise color-coded polyester/cotton also suitable to screen print thereon. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user preferences, design preference, structural requirements, marketing preferences, cost, available materials, technological advances, etc., other bag body materials such as, for example, other fabric(s), plastic, etc., may be sufficient.
Second identifier logo 228 is screen printed across a front portion of second exterior surface 218 of second bag body 212 such that second bag assembly 210 comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” such that user is on alert to insert only dry-clean-only-garments 250 and to only chemical-solvent-wash dry-clean-only-garments 250 contained therein. Dry wash for dry-clean-only-garments 250 refers to chemical-solvent-wash comprising tetrachloroethylene or Perchloroethylene or other suitable equivalent. Chemical-solvent-wash comprises non-water-based solvents as compared to use of water as a solvent suitable for cleaning water-laundry-only-garments 150. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user preferences, design preference, structural requirements, marketing preferences, cost, available materials, technological advances, etc., other dry cleaning solvents, methods, and arrangements such as, for example, Glycol ethers, petroleum-based solvents, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, Modified hydrocarbon blends, Liquid CO₂, etc., may be sufficient. Those with ordinary skill in the art will now appreciate that upon reading this specification and by their understanding the art of dry cleaning methods and solutions as described herein, methods of dry cleaning will be understood by those knowledgeable in such art.
First identifier logo 128 and second identifier logo 228 may comprise GINETEX laundry care symbol(s) such that clothes are properly handled. Other instructions may be included as well as other indicia. (For example the bags can be customized with consumers' names, initials, Greek symbols for fraternities or sororities, sports teams, advertisements, and other various personalizing embellishments.) Personalizing embellishments are such that they may identify who the owner is and what ‘type’ of clothes are held therein (for example Evelyn H—dry-clean-only-garments 250.) First and second carry strap 126 and 226, respectively, each comprise a hanging means (hanger) such that first bag body 112 and second bag body 212 may be hanged from a vertical or horizontal member such as a closet rod, in a locker, or the like (not shown). First and said second carry strap (126 and 226) preferably comprise heavy-duty nylon webbing or other suitably durable, and cost-effective equivalent.
Referring now to FIG. 2, a perspective view illustrating first bag assembly 110 being loaded with water-laundry-only-garments 150 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
First identifier logo 128 may be screen printed (or otherwise attached via Velcro, sewing or the like) across a first front portion 119 of first exterior surface 118 of first bag body 112 such that first bag assembly 110 comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” such that user is on alert to insert only water-laundry-only-garments 150 therein and to only water-wash water-laundry-only-garments 150 contained therein.
Referring now to FIG. 3, a perspective view illustrating first and second drawstring cords 120, 120, respectively and first and second string cord locks 124, 224, respectively as used to open and close the first and second bag assemblies 110, 210, respectively according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
First bag body 112 and second bag body 212 each comprise a wide-mouth 113 of about 21 inches in edge-length (more or less in alternate embodiments) such that inserting water-laundry-only-garments 150 into first bag body 112 and dry-clean-only-garments 250 into second bag body 212, respectively is made easier because wide-mouth 113 comprises a large insert-opening 115. First bag body 112 and second bag body 212 each preferably comprise a side length 111 of about 28 inches (more or less in alternate embodiments.) These dimensions, the inventor has found to be favorable because of the amount of clothes that may be held is still reasonable to carry and yet easy to insert and remove clothes therefrom.
First and second grommet(s) 122 and 222, respectively comprise rust-proof material. Rust-proof material of first and second grommet(s) 122 and 122 preferably comprise brass, but may comprise other suitable equivalent such as plastic, stainless steel, aluminum or other non-ferrous metal or alloy. First and second grommet(s) 122 and 122 may be optional in certain embodiments and it should be appreciated that other securing means may be suitably considered as equivalents.
Second grommet 222 is inserted into second exterior surface 218 in second drawstring sleeve 216 providing access to second drawstring cord 220 and to prevent tearing of second drawstring sleeve 216 of second bag body 212. Second string cord lock 224 is located on second drawstring cord 220 and is usable to control movement of and lock second drawstring cord 220 in a preferred position, according to user-preference of how tightly second bag assembly 210 is bound. Second drawstring cord 220 is located and travels within confines of second drawstring sleeve 216 and second drawstring cord 220 is usable to open and close second bag body 212 providing and restricting access to second interior volume 214 alternately as desired.
Referring now to FIG. 4, a perspective view illustrating first bag assembly 110 as used to transport first bag assembly 110 to and from a laundry facility to water-wash water-laundry-only-garments 150 during a water-cleaning event according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1 and 2.
First and second carry strap(s) 126, 226 are preferably removable from first bag body 112 and second bag body 212, respectively. This may be accomplished using clips, loops, ties or the like, such that first and second carry strap(s) 126, 226 may be removed from their respective bag and reattached when desired.
Laundry organization and storing system 100 may be sold as kit 440 including: first bag assembly 110 and second bag assembly 210; removable versions of first and second carry straps 126, 226, respectively, each color-coded to match their respective first bag assembly 110 and second bag assembly 210; removable (or non-removable versions of) first identifier logo 128 and second identifier logos 228 that are user-customizable; and a set of user instructions (not shown.) Kit 440 may be manufactured and provided for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or arrangements such as, for example, including more or less components, customized parts, different color combinations, parts may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.
In certain embodiments first and second carry straps (126, 226) may be used as a backpack whereby first and second bag assemblies (110, 210) may be joined and carried together via clip(s) or other suitable fastening means. In this way the user can carry both first and second bag assemblies (110, 210) at once.
Referring now to FIG. 5, showing flowchart 550 illustrating a method of using (method of use 500) Bag Me I'm Laundry and Bag Me I'm Dry Cleaning Systems (laundry organization and storing system 100) according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1-4.
A method of using (method of use 500) laundry organization and storing system 100 comprising the steps of: step one 501 inserting water-laundry-only-garments 150 into a first bag assembly 110 to differentiate-store water-laundry-only-garments 150 until a water-cleaning event; step two 502 inserting dry-clean-only-garments 250 into second bag assembly 210 to differentiate-store dry-clean-only-garments 250 until a dry-cleaning event; step three 503 transporting first bag assembly 110 to and from a laundry facility to water-wash water-laundry-only-garments 150 during a water-cleaning event; and step four 504 transporting (separately or together, but contents not inter-mixed) second bag assembly 210 to and from a dry-cleaning facility to chemical-solvent-wash dry-clean-only-garments 250 during a dry-cleaning event.
The method of using (method of use 500) laundry organization and storing system 100 may further comprising the step(s) of: step five 505 hanging and/or carrying first bag assembly 110 and/or second bag assembly 210 via a color-coded removable version of first carry strap 126 or second carry strap 226.
It should be noted that step five 505 is an optional step and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method 500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to distinguish them from the other steps of method 500.
It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112, ¶6. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be sufficient.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Claims

1. A laundry organization and storing system comprising:

a first bag assembly including;

a first bag body having;

a first drawstring sleeve;

at least one first interior volume; and

a first exterior surface;

a first drawstring cord;

a first grommet;

a first string cord lock;

a first carry strap; and

a first identifier logo; and

a second bag assembly including;

a second bag body having;

a second drawstring sleeve;

at least one second interior volume; and

a second exterior surface;

a second drawstring cord;

a second grommet;

a second string cord lock;

a second carry strap; and

a second identifier logo;

wherein said first bag assembly comprises said first bag body with said first interior volume suitable for receiving and storing a plurality of water-laundry-only-garments;

wherein said first drawstring cord is located and travels within confines of said first drawstring sleeve and said first drawstring cord is usable to open and close said first bag body providing and restricting access to said first interior volume alternately as desired;

wherein said first exterior surface is connected to itself about at least one edge to form said at least one first interior volume;

wherein said first grommet is inserted into said first exterior surface in said first drawstring sleeve providing access to said first drawstring cord and to prevent tearing of said first drawstring sleeve;

wherein said first string cord lock is located on said first drawstring cord and is usable to control movement of and lock said first drawstring cord in a desired position;

wherein said first carry strap allows a user to carry said first bag assembly to and from a laundry facility;

wherein said first identifier logo denotes said water-laundry-only-garments are contained within such that said user is able to differentiate said first bag assembly from said second bag assembly such that delicate clothes and normal clothes do not become inter-mixed and subsequently ruined by an improper cleaning action;

wherein said second bag assembly comprises said second bag body with said second interior volume suitable for receiving and storing a plurality of dry-clean-only-garments;

wherein said second drawstring cord is located and travels within confines of said second drawstring sleeve and said second drawstring cord is usable to open and close said second bag body providing and restricting access to said second interior volume alternately as desired;

wherein said second exterior surface is connected to itself about at least one edge to form said at least one second interior volume;

wherein said second grommet is inserted into said second exterior surface in said second drawstring sleeve providing access to said second drawstring cord and to prevent tearing of said second drawstring sleeve;

wherein said second string cord lock is located on said second drawstring cord and is usable to control movement of and lock said second drawstring cord in a preferred position;

wherein said second carry strap allows said user to carry said second bag assembly to and from a dry-cleaning facility;

wherein said first interior volume only contains said water-laundry-only-garments;

wherein said second interior volume only contains said dry-clean-only-garments;

wherein said second identifier logo denotes said dry-clean-only-garments are contained within such that said user is able to differentiate said first bag assembly from said second bag assembly such that said delicate clothes comprising said dry-clean-only-garments and said normal clothes comprising said water-laundry-only-garments do not become inter-mixed;

wherein said user uses said first bag assembly to differentiate-store and transport said water-laundry-only-garments to and from said laundry facility to water-wash said water-laundry-only-garments; and

wherein said user uses said second bag assembly to differentiate-store and transport said dry-clean-only-garments to and from said dry-cleaning facility to chemical-solvent-wash said dry-clean-only-garments.

2. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first bag body and said second bag body comprise color-coded canvas suitable to screen print thereon.

3. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first identifier logo is screen printed across a first front portion of said first exterior surface of said first bag body such that said first bag assembly comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” such that said user is on alert to insert only said water-laundry-only-garments and to only water-wash said water-laundry-only-garments contained therein.

4. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said second identifier logo is screen printed across a front portion of said second exterior surface of said second bag body such that said second bag assembly comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” such that said user is on alert to insert only said dry-clean-only-garments and to only chemical-solvent-wash said dry-clean-only-garments contained therein.

5. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first and said second grommet(s) comprise rust-proof material.

6. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 5 wherein said rust-proof material of said first and said second grommet(s) comprise brass.

7. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 4 wherein said chemical-solvent-wash comprises tetrachloroethylene.

8. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 4 wherein said chemical-solvent-wash comprises Perchloroethylene.

9. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 7 wherein said chemical-solvent-wash comprises non-water-based solvents.

10. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first identifier logo and said second identifier logo comprise GINETEX laundry care symbol(s).

11. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first bag body and said second bag body comprise color-coded polyester/cotton suitable to screen print thereon.

12. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first bag body and said second bag body each comprise a wide-mouth of about 21 inches in edge-length such that inserting said water-laundry-only-garments into said first bag body and said dry-clean-only-garments into said second bag body, respectively is made easier because said wide-mouth comprises a large insert-opening.

13. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first and said second carry strap are non-removable from said first bag body and said second bag body, respectively.

14. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first and said second carry strap comprise a hanger such that said first bag body and said second bag body may be hanged from a vertical or horizontal member.

15. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first and said second carry strap comprise heavy-duty nylon webbing.

16. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 1 wherein said first bag body and said second bag body each comprise a side length of about 28 inches.

17. A laundry organization and storing system comprising:

a first bag assembly including;

a first bag body about 21 inches wide and about 28 inches long having;

a first drawstring sleeve;

at least one first interior volume; and

a first exterior surface;

a first drawstring cord;

a first grommet;

a first string cord lock;

a first carry strap, said first carry strap is color-coded and sewn onto said first bag; and

a first identifier logo; and

a second bag assembly including;

a second bag body about 21 inches wide and about 28 inches long having;

a second drawstring sleeve;

at least one second interior volume; and

a second exterior surface;

a second drawstring cord;

a second grommet;

a second string cord lock;

a second carry strap which is sewn to said second bag, said second carry strap is color-coded a different color from said first carry strap; and

a second identifier logo;

wherein said first bag body and said second bag body comprise color-coded canvas suitable to screen print thereon;

wherein said first string cord lock is comprised of high-impact polymer and is located on said first drawstring cord and is usable to control movement of and lock said first drawstring cord in a desired position;

wherein said first and said second carry strap comprise a hanger;

wherein said first and said second carry strap comprise heavy-duty nylon webbing;

wherein said first identifier logo is screen printed across a first front portion of said first exterior surface of said first bag body such that said first bag assembly comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Laundry” such that a user is on alert to insert only said water-laundry-only-garments and to only water-wash said water-laundry-only-garments contained therein;

wherein said first and said second grommet(s) comprise rust-proof material;

wherein said rust-proof material of said first and said second grommet(s) comprise brass;

wherein said second string cord lock is comprised of high-impact polymer and is located on said second drawstring cord and is usable to control movement of and lock said second drawstring cord in a preferred position;

wherein said second carry strap allows a user to carry said second bag assembly to and from a dry-cleaning facility;

wherein said second identifier logo is screen printed across a front portion of said second exterior surface of said second bag body such that said second bag assembly comprises indicia “Bag Me, I'm Dry Cleaning” such that said user is on alert to insert only said dry-clean-only-garments and to only chemical-solvent-wash said dry-clean-only-garments contained therein;

wherein said chemical-solvent-wash comprises non-water-based solvents;

wherein said second interior volume only contains said dry-clean-only-garments;

wherein said first identifier logo and said second identifier logo comprise GINETEX laundry care symbol(s);

18. The laundry organization and storing system of claim 17 further comprising a kit including:

said first bag assembly and said second bag assembly;

non-removable said first and said second carry straps, each color-coded to match their respective said first bag assembly and said second bag assembly;

removable said first identifier logo and said second identifier logos that are user-customizable; and

a set of user instructions.

19. A method of using a laundry organization and storing system comprising the steps of:

inserting water-laundry-only-garments into a first bag assembly to differentiate-store said water-laundry-only-garments until a water-cleaning event;

inserting dry-clean-only-garments into a second bag assembly to differentiate-store said dry-clean-only-garments until a dry-cleaning event;

transporting said first bag assembly to and from a laundry facility to water-wash said water-laundry-only-garments during said water-cleaning event; and

transporting said second bag assembly to and from a dry-cleaning facility to chemical-solvent-wash said dry-clean-only-garments during said dry-cleaning event.

20. The method of using a laundry organization and storing system of claim 19 further comprising the step(s) of hanging and/or carrying said first bag assembly and/or said second bag assembly via a color-coded non-removable first strap.