Pocketbook With A Tail

Abstract

A novel pocketbook is disclosed, which comprises a pocket portion and a tail portion that is foldable. The pocket portion comprises a pocket and, optionally, a fastener to prevent the contents of the pocket portion from spilling out. Additionally, the pocket portion may contain a nested pocket to allow for better organization of the contents. As another option, the pocket portion may include a stiffener to allow for easier placement of the pocketbook in a pant pocket. The tail portion is comprised of foldable material and may also contain a split pocket that may be lined with a soft non-abrasive material. The tail portion may be used as a handkerchief and as an eyeglass cleaner. The tail portion may be designed fold over the lip of a pant pocket, thus resembling a bandana dangling from the pant pocket.

1 . A pocketbook comprising:
 a pocket portion comprising a pocket; and   a tail portion connected to the pocket portion and wherein the tail portion is comprised of flexible material adapted to fold over the lip of a pant pocket.   
   
   
       2 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the pocket portion further comprises a fastener. 
   
   
       3 . The pocketbook of  claim 2  wherein the fastener is selected from a group consisting of a zipper, button, clasp, Velcro and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       4 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the pocket portion further comprises a nested pocket. 
   
   
       5 . The pocketbook of  claim 4  wherein the nested pocket further comprises a fastener. 
   
   
       6 . The pocketbook of  claim 5  wherein the fastener is selected from a group consisting of a zipper, button, clasp, Velcro and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       7 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the tail portion resembles a bandana. 
   
   
       8 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the tail portion is selected from a group consisting of fabric, cotton, polyester, leather, plastic, microfiber, or combinations thereof. 
   
   
       9 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the tail portion may be used as a handkerchief. 
   
   
       10 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the tail portion may be used as an eyeglass cleaner. 
   
   
       11 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the tail portion comprises a split pocket. 
   
   
       12 . The pocketbook of  claim 11  wherein the split pocket is lined. 
   
   
       13 . The pocketbook of  claim 12  wherein the lining is selected from a group consisting of cotton, microfiber, silk and combination thereof. 
   
   
       14 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the pocket portion comprises a stiffener that makes the pocket portion semi-rigid. 
   
   
       15 . The pocketbook of  claim 14  wherein the stiffener is selected from a group consisting of plastic, rubber, metal and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       16 . The pocketbook of  claim 1  wherein the pocket portion comprises a stiffener that makes the pocket portion rigid. 
   
   
       17 . The pocketbook of  claim 16  wherein the stiffener is selected from a group consisting of plastic, rubber, metal and combinations thereof. 
   
   
       18 . A pocketbook comprising:
 a pocket portion comprising a pocket, a nested pocket and a stiffener, wherein the pocket contains a first fastener and the nested pocket contains a second fastener; and   a tail portion connected to the pocket portion and wherein the tail portion is made from a flexible material adapted to fold over the lip of a pant pocket.   
   
   
       19 . The pocketbook of  claim 18  wherein the tail portion comprises a split pocket that is lined with a non-abrasive material. 
   
   
       20 . The pocketbook of  claim 18  wherein the pocket portion and tail portion are machine washable.