Reusable mailer bag to plush toy, backpack, or various clothing items

Abstract

A reusable mailer includes a carrying volume having a top opening configured to receive a package therein, the carrying volume defined by an outer and inner peripheral surfaces, the inner peripheral surface covered by a plush material. Protective tape having a first portion is configured to removably adhere to a rear portion of the outer surface and is configured to extend across the top opening and a second portion is configured to removably adhere to a front portion of the outer surface to close the carrying volume and configure the carrying volume for mailing purposes. After mailing, the protective tape is selectively removable from the front and rear surfaces to expose the package. Once the package is removed from the carrying volume, the carrying volume is selectively inverted to transition and expose the plush material on the inner peripheral surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A reusable mailer, comprising:
 a carrying volume including a top opening configured to receive a package therein, the carrying volume defined by an outer peripheral surface formed from a durable and waterproof material and an inner peripheral surface defining the carrying volume, the inner peripheral surface at least partially covered by a plush material; and   the carrying volume configured to include a closure mechanism disposed thereon and configured to selectively close the carrying volume and configure the carrying volume for mailing purposes,   wherein, after mailing, the closure mechanism is moveable to expose the package within the carrying volume, and wherein once the package is removed from the carrying volume, the carrying volume is capable of selective inversion to expose the plush material on the inner peripheral surface and transition the mailer to a shaped garment, the shaped garment selected from the group consisting of hoodies, sweatshirts, windbreakers, jackets, coats, t-shirts, polos, pants, and vests.   
     
     
         2 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 1 , wherein the outer peripheral surface is formed from a non-woven polymeric material to protect the contents from damage during mailing and the plush material is made from a material that is configured to at least one of insulate, waterproof, and protect the package disposed within the carrying volume during mailing. 
     
     
         3 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 1 , wherein the plush material is made from at least one of felt, fleece, cotton, polyester, acrylic, flannel, faux suede, faux fur, minky, wool, sherpa, a breathable, waterproof, and windproof fabric laminate, and rubber. 
     
     
         4 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism is selected from the group consisting of zippers, mechanically interlocking hook and loop fasteners, magnetically engaging elements, a latch and catch arrangement press-locks, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, interlocking tabs, and tape. 
     
     
         5 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 1 , wherein the same closure mechanism is configured to close the carrying volume for mailing purposes and secure the mailer in the inverted configuration for use as a garment. 
     
     
         6 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 1 , wherein the shaped garment is a hoodie and includes a hood and a drawstring. 
     
     
         7 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 1 , wherein the shaped garment is selectively transitionable into a backpack. 
     
     
         8 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 7 , wherein the outer surface of the backpack includes the outer peripheral surface. 
     
     
         9 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 7 , wherein the backpack includes straps. 
     
     
         10 . A reusable mailer, comprising:
 a carrying volume including a top opening configured to receive a package therein, the carrying volume defined by an outer peripheral surface formed from a waterproof and durable material and an inner peripheral surface, the inner peripheral surface at least partially covered by a plush material; and   the carrying volume configured to include a closure mechanism disposed thereon and configured to selectively close the carrying volume and configure the carrying volume for mailing purposes,   wherein, after mailing, the closure mechanism is moveable in a manner to expose the package within the carrying volume, and wherein once the package is removed from the carrying volume, the carrying volume is capable of selective inversion to expose the plush material on the inner peripheral surface and transition the mailer to a shaped garment.   
     
     
         11 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 10 , wherein the garment is selected from the group consisting of hoodies, sweatshirts, windbreakers, jackets, coats, t-shirts, polos, pants, and vests. 
     
     
         12 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 10 , wherein the same closure mechanism is moveable to expose an inverted carrying volume when mailer is disposed in the inverted configuration for use as a shaped garment, the inverted carrying volume configured to receive at least one of additional objects or clothing. 
     
     
         13 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 10 , wherein the outer peripheral surface is formed from a non-woven polymeric material to protect the contents from damage during mailing and the plush material is made from a material that is configured to at least one of insulate, waterproof, and protect the package disposed within the carrying volume during mailing. 
     
     
         14 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 10 , wherein the plush material is made from at least one of felt, fleece, cotton, polyester, acrylic, flannel, faux suede, faux fur, minky, wool, sherpa, a breathable, waterproof, and windproof fabric laminate, and rubber. 
     
     
         15 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 10 , wherein the closure mechanism is selected from the group consisting of zippers, mechanically interlocking hook and loop fasteners, magnetically engaging elements, a latch and catch arrangement press-locks, hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, interlocking tabs, and tape. 
     
     
         16 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 10 , wherein the same closure mechanism is configured to close the carrying volume for mailing purposes and secure the mailer in the inverted configuration for use as a garment. 
     
     
         17 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 10 , wherein the garment is a hoodie and includes a hood and a drawstring. 
     
     
         18 . A reusable mailer, comprising:
 a first carrying volume including a top opening configured to receive a package therein, the first carrying volume defined by an outer peripheral surface formed from a waterproof and durable material, a second carrying volume disposed within but partially separable from the first carrying volume, the second carrying volume including an inner peripheral surface, the inner peripheral surface at least partially covered by a plush material; and   the first carrying volume configured to include a closure mechanism disposed thereon and configured to selectively close the first carrying volume and configure the first carrying volume for mailing purposes,   wherein, after mailing, the closure mechanism is moveable in a manner to expose the package within the first carrying volume, and wherein once the package is removed from the first carrying volume, the first carrying volume and the second carrying volume are capable of selective inversion to expose the plush material on the inner peripheral surface and transition the mailer to a shaped garment, and   wherein the shaped garment is selectively manipulatable to converted the shaped garment into a backpack having the second carrying volume defined therein for storing the shaped garment.   
     
     
         19 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 18 , wherein the backpack is selectively transitional back to a reusable mailer. 
     
     
         20 . The reusable mailer according to  claim 18 , wherein, when disposed as a backpack, the second carrying volume is configured to store additional objects.