Collapsible bag with a v-shaped zipper

Abstract

An invention is a collapsible bag such as a duffel bag, that can be folded between its end walls. The bag is equipped with a zipper that is fixed to the side of the bag and radiates in a V-shape toward the ends of the bag. As the zipper is closed, it brings together the ends of the bag. Optionally, the zipper continues to run around the perimeter of the end walls of the bag so that the end walls form an enclosure containing the body of the bag.

1 . A flexible bag comprising:
 a body enclosing a space,   at least one opening for access into said space,   a means of closing said opening,   at least one zipper, having zipper tracks and a zipper stop, said zipper stop being attached to a side of said body, and said zipper tracks radiating in non-parallel directions from said zipper stop.   
   
   
       2 . The flexible bag of  claim 1 , wherein said zipper tracks reach said end walls. 
   
   
       3 . The flexible bag of  claim 2 , wherein said zipper tracks further encircle said end walls. 
   
   
       4 . The flexible bag of  claim 1 , wherein said zipper tracks radiate in a V-shape. 
   
   
       5 . The flexible bag of  claim 1  further comprising at least one handle. 
   
   
       6 . The flexible bag of  claim 1  further comprising at least one strap. 
   
   
       7 . The flexible bag of  claim 1  further comprising a top and a bottom. 
   
   
       8 . The flexible bag of  claim 1  wherein said end walls further comprise rigid reinforcements. 
   
   
       9 . A flexible bag comprising:
 a body enclosing a space, the body having two side walls and two end walls,   at least one opening for access into said space, the means of closing said opening,   a zipper having a zipper stop and zipper tracks, said stop being attached to said side wall; and   said tracks radiating from said stop in non-parallel directions to the edges of said end walls and further extending around the perimeter of said end walls.   
   
   
       10 . A flexible bag having a body comprising a space defined by side walls and end walls, at least one opening for access into said space; and
 a zipper, with zipper tracks originating from said side wall and radiating in non-parallel directions; wherein said zipper is capable of forming an enclosure defined by said end walls.