ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,543,830, issued on Feb. 10.

"Multifunctional dual carry bag system" was invented by Denise Powis (Copenhagen, N.Y.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A multifunctional dual carry bag system comprising a first bag and a second bag, each equipped with side belt loops and a sash or a strap is disclosed. The second bag features an interior cavity with multiple pockets, ideal for organizing smaller items, while the first bag has an open cavity suited for larger items such as laptops and clothing. The bags can be used independently or combined by threading a sash or strap through both sets of belt loops and securing the strap in front, enabling fo...