Bag with cooler compartment and uses thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides a bag with a cooler compartment that can store perishable food or medicinal items with generous storage compartments in the interior and on the exterior front, back and sides of the bag. The cooler compartment is lined with thermal plastic lining to maintain cool temperature and is easily washable to clean up after spills. The cooler compartment is flexible and can be increased in size to accommodate larger items. Security features have been added to the bag, so that valuables can be carried safely in the padded exterior back compartments. All exterior and interior compartments feature quick access and ease of use through the use of double-headed zippers, which allow opening of the compartments in either direction. The bag can be worn on the back and is secured there by two padded shoulder straps, which individually have a hook for keys and a mesh pocket for a cell phone for added convenience.Another embodiment of the bag with a cooler compartment is smaller in size and has an adjustable shoulder strap for easier carrying. The cooler compartment is lined with washable thermal plastic lining. The cooler compartment is flexible and can be increased in size to accommodate larger items. Four exterior compartments are provided, of which one is a mesh pocket and three are zippered compartments. The interior compartment is zippered and has two additional storage compartments to further organize the interior area.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to an apparatus useful for carrying items. More specifically, the present invention relates to a bag with a cooler for storing perishable food items and other supplies. A second embodiment discloses a compact bag with a cooler that can be worn like a purse and can store perishables, and other supplies.[0003]2. Background of the Invention[0004]Storage cases for carrying and storing supplies are well known. Bags are perhaps the most common of such an apparatus. Coolers are commonly used to store food and beverage items, which must be kept at a low temperature to prevent spoilage. Such coolers do not readily accommodate the storage of a large variety of non-food items.[0005]Portable coolers of various shapes and sizes have long been available. These coolers can be formed of polyurethane foam materials, or hard synthetic resin materials which are thermally insulated. As any experience...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention provides a convenient and useful bag with many compartments for easy storage with a built-in cooler.

Problems solved by technology

Such coolers do not readily accommodate the storage of a large variety of non-food items.

As any experienced picnicker or hiker will attest, the weight of a filled medium to large size cooler can be considerable.

Thus, these coolers are not only unwieldy but the weight thereof precludes easy transport.

While these coolers ameliorate the weight problem, the small size thereof detracts from their usefulness.

Thus these inventions do not provide the appropriate amount of cooling function and storage space needed.

Thus, the prior art is deficient in bags that function with ease of use, with a built-in cooler and have another embodiment as a bag that is smaller, convenient to use and with a built-in cooler.

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