Anti-Theft Carrying Bag

Abstract

In various embodiments, a carry (or carrying) bag is provided that includes an interior, substantially cut-resistant security panel assembly with a matrix of wires secured between or on one or more flexible material layers. Also in various embodiments, the security panel assembly may be positioned intermediate the bag outside wall and a lining of the bag, and in other embodiments, may also take the form of an expansion panel. Second or secondary locking fasteners are also provided to lock first or primary fasteners to or within the carrying bag, to provide security for compartments and pockets. A strap with one or more security cables, and various locking fasteners, may be attached to the carry bag. Methods for forming such security panel assemblies, expansion panels, and carrying straps are also disclosed.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A carrying bag comprising:
 an exterior bag having at least one opening for access to an interior of the exterior bag;   a cut-resistant security panel assembly arranged within the interior of the exterior bag, the security panel assembly comprising:   a first flexible material layer having a first side and a plurality of edges;   a cut-resistant polymeric fiber matrix arranged on the first side of the first flexible material layer, the polymeric fiber matrix comprising at least one polymeric fiber arranged as a plurality of polymeric fiber crossings, each fiber crossing comprising at least two sections of the at least one polymeric fiber abutting and crossing over each other, the at least one polymeric fiber comprising at least one cut-resistant polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn; and   a second flexible material layer arranged adjacent to the polymeric fiber matrix and coupled to the first flexible material layer.   
     
     
         2 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one polymeric fiber is a cut-resistant, multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         3 . The carrying bag of  claim 2 , wherein the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprises at least one polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one metallic wire, fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         4 . The carrying bag of  claim 2 , wherein the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprises at least one polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one carbon fiber. 
     
     
         5 . The carrying bag of  claim 2 , wherein the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprises a combination of at least one first type of cut-resistant, polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one second, different type of polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         6 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one cut-resistant polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn comprises an aramid fiber, thread or yarn or a liquid crystal polymer multifilament fiber, thread or yarn or both an aramid fiber, thread or yarn and a liquid crystal polymer multifilament fiber, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         7 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric fiber matrix is comprised of a single fiber, filament, cable, thread, yarn or single multifilament arranged in a pattern to form the plurality of fiber crossings. 
     
     
         8 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric fiber matrix is comprised of a plurality of fibers, filaments, multifilaments, cables, threads, or yarns arranged in a pattern to form the plurality of fiber crossings. 
     
     
         9 . The carrying bag of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of fibers, filaments, multifilaments, cables, threads, or yarns are arranged in the same pattern to form the plurality of fiber crossings. 
     
     
         10 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric fiber matrix is comprised of a plurality of different types of fibers, filaments, multifilaments, cables, threads, or yarns arranged in a pattern to form the plurality of fiber crossings. 
     
     
         11 . The carrying bag of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of different types of fibers, filaments, multifilaments, cables, threads, or yarns are selected from the group consisting of: polymeric, metallic, carbon fiber, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric fiber matrix is comprised of a plurality of knitted or woven fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns to form the plurality of fiber crossings. 
     
     
         13 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the second flexible material layer is coupled to the first flexible material layer with a plurality of stitches, or with an adhesive, or with both a plurality of stitches and an adhesive. 
     
     
         14 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the polymeric fiber matrix is further arranged as a plurality of bent or curved portions spaced apart from the plurality of edges of the first flexible material layer. 
     
     
         15 . The carrying bag of  claim 14 , wherein the polymeric fiber matrix is comprised of a one or more fibers, filaments, cables, threads or yarns having at least two ends, with each end of the at least two ends spaced apart from any selected edge of the plurality of edges further than the spacing from the selected edge of the curved portions of the polymeric fiber matrix which are adjacent the selected edge. 
     
     
         16 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , wherein the first or second flexible material layers further comprise a one or more tabs, flanges, salvage portions or panel members for securing the security panel assembly in the interior of the exterior bag. 
     
     
         17 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an expansion panel coupled to the exterior bag, the expansion panel comprising a woven or knitted fabric having a plurality of cut-resistant polymeric fibers, filaments, cables, threads or yarn.   
     
     
         18 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first fastener coupled to the at least one opening; and   a second fastener removably coupled between the first fastener and the exterior bag, the second fastener having a first spring bias to a closed or locked configuration;   wherein the second fastener is coupled to the first fastener and removably coupled to a ring coupled to the exterior bag, or wherein the second fastener is coupled to the exterior bag and removably coupled to the first fastener.   
     
     
         19 . The carrying bag of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 a third fastener removably coupled to the exterior bag;   a carry strap coupled to the third fastener, the carry strap comprising at least one flexible webbing material and at least one cut-resistant metallic or polymeric fiber, filament, cable, wire, thread or yarn.   
     
     
         20 . The carrying bag of  claim 19 , wherein the third fastener is a locking carabiner or is a multi-glide locking snap hook fastener. 
     
     
         21 . The carrying bag of  claim 18 , wherein the first fastener is a zipper, and wherein the second fastener is a clasp or a locking carabiner. 
     
     
         22 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a flexible material lining arranged within the interior of the exterior bag. 
     
     
         23 . A carrying bag comprising:
 an exterior bag having at least one opening for access to an interior of the exterior bag;   a first cut-resistant security panel assembly arranged within the interior of the exterior bag, the first security panel assembly comprising:   a first flexible material layer having a first side and a plurality of edges;   a polymeric fiber matrix or mesh arranged on the first side of the first flexible material layer, the first polymeric fiber matrix or mesh comprising one or more polymeric fibers arranged as a plurality of polymeric fiber intersections, each fiber intersection comprising at least two sections of the one or more polymeric fibers abutting each other and further coupled to, knit or interwoven with each other, the one or more polymeric fibers comprising at least one cut-resistant polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn; and   a second flexible material layer arranged adjacent to the first polymeric fiber matrix or mesh and coupled to the first flexible material layer.   
     
     
         24 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the one or more polymeric fibers comprise at least one cut-resistant, multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         25 . The carrying bag of  claim 24 , wherein the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprises at least one polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one metallic wire, fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         26 . The carrying bag of  claim 25 , wherein the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprises at least one polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one carbon fiber. 
     
     
         27 . The carrying bag of  claim 24 , wherein the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprises a combination of at least one first type of cut-resistant, polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one second, different type of polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         28 . The carrying bag of  claim 24 , wherein the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprises a combination of at least one first type of cut-resistant, polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one second, different type of cut-resistant, polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         29 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the one or more polymeric fibers comprise an aramid fiber, thread or yarn or a liquid crystal polymer multifilament fiber, thread or yarn or both an aramid fiber, thread or yarn and a liquid crystal polymer multifilament fiber, thread or yarn. 
     
     
         30 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the first polymeric fiber matrix or mesh is comprised of a plurality of cut-resistant fibers, filaments, cables, threads, yarns or multifilaments arranged in a pattern to form the plurality of fiber intersections. 
     
     
         31 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the first polymeric fiber matrix or mesh is comprised of a plurality of knitted or woven cut-resistant fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns to form the plurality of fiber intersections. 
     
     
         32 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the first polymeric fiber matrix or mesh is comprised of a plurality of different types of fibers, filaments, multifilaments, cables, threads, or yarns arranged in a pattern to form the plurality of fiber intersections. 
     
     
         33 . The carrying bag of  claim 32 , wherein the plurality of different types of fibers, filaments, multifilaments, cables, threads, or yarns are selected from the group consisting of: polymeric, metallic, carbon fiber, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         34 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the first polymeric fiber matrix or mesh is comprised of a first plurality of cut-resistant, polymeric fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns interwoven or knitted with a second plurality of polymeric fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns, the second plurality of polymeric fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns comprising a different type of polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread, or yarn than the first plurality of cut-resistant, polymeric fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns. 
     
     
         35 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the first polymeric fiber matrix or mesh is comprised of a first plurality of cut-resistant, polymeric fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns coupled to, interwoven or knitted with a second plurality of metallic fibers, filaments, cables, threads, or yarns. 
     
     
         36 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the second flexible material layer is coupled to the first flexible material layer with a plurality of stitches, or with an adhesive, or with both a plurality of stitches and an adhesive. 
     
     
         37 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , wherein the first or second flexible material layers further comprise a one or more tabs, flanges, salvage portions or panel members for securing the first security panel assembly within the interior of the exterior bag. 
     
     
         38 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , further comprising:
 an expansion panel coupled to the exterior bag, the expansion panel comprising a second security panel assembly, the second security panel assembly comprising:   a third flexible material layer having a first side and a plurality of edges;   a second polymeric fiber matrix or mesh arranged on the first side of the third flexible material layer, the second polymeric fiber matrix or mesh comprising one or more polymeric fibers arranged as a plurality of polymeric fiber intersections, each fiber intersection comprising at least two sections of the one or more polymeric fibers abutting each other and further coupled to, knit or interwoven with each other, the one or more polymeric fibers comprising at least one cut-resistant polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn; and   a fourth flexible material layer arranged adjacent to the second polymeric fiber matrix or mesh and coupled to the first flexible material layer.   
     
     
         39 . The carrying bag of  claim 23 , further comprising:
 a first fastener coupled to the at least one opening; and   a second fastener removably coupled between the first fastener and the exterior bag, the second fastener having a first spring bias to a closed or locked configuration;   wherein the second fastener is coupled to the first fastener and removably coupled to a ring coupled to the exterior bag, or wherein the second fastener is coupled to the exterior bag and removably coupled to the first fastener.   
     
     
         40 . The carrying bag of  claim 39 , further comprising:
 a third fastener removably coupled to the exterior bag, the third fastener comprising a locking carabiner or a multi-glide locking snap hook fastener;   a carry strap coupled to the third fastener, the carry strap comprising at least one flexible webbing material and at least one cut-resistant metallic or polymeric fiber, filament, cable, wire, thread or yarn.   
     
     
         41 . The carrying bag of  claim 39 , wherein the first fastener is a zipper, and wherein the second fastener is a clasp or a locking carabiner. 
     
     
         42 . The carrying bag of  claim 1 , further comprising a flexible material lining arranged within the interior of the exterior bag. 
     
     
         43 . A carrying bag comprising:
 an exterior bag having at least one opening for access to an interior of the exterior bag;   a cut-resistant security panel assembly arranged within the interior of the exterior bag, the security panel assembly comprising:   a first flexible material layer having a first side and a plurality of edges;   a cut-resistant polymeric fiber matrix or mesh arranged on the first side of the first flexible material layer, the polymeric fiber matrix or mesh comprising at least one polymeric fiber arranged as a plurality of polymeric fiber crossings, each fiber crossing comprising at least two sections of the at least one polymeric fiber abutting and crossing over each other, the at least one polymeric fiber comprising at least one cut-resistant polymeric multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn, the multifilament fiber, cable, thread or yarn comprising at least one first type of cut-resistant polymeric fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn and at least one second, different type of polymeric, metallic, or carbon fiber, filament, cable, thread or yarn; and   a second flexible material layer arranged adjacent to the polymeric fiber matrix or mesh and coupled to the first flexible material layer.