Modular Cooler Apparatus and System

Abstract

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures using a modular system, which comprises a cooler, a detachable tote, and a means of securely affixing the tote to the top of the cooler for facilitating compact portability. In more detail, the Modular Cooler Apparatus and System invention comprises a soft-sided cooler comprising an insulated base and an insulated lid that connect together in a sealable fashion using a water proof zipper, lower strap connection points, and connecting support straps with connectors; a detachable soft-sided tote comprising a waterproof polyester exterior, a pocket, handle straps, upper strap connection points; and connecting straps comprising webbing, stitched loops, and tension locks with gates, which securely bind the detachable tote pack to the top of the cooler in a well-balanced fashion.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not Applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention is in the technical field of containers. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to containers for transporting items. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to containers for transporting items at different temperatures. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to containers for simultaneously transporting items at ambient temperatures and items at non-ambient temperatures. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to coolers for transporting or storing items at non-amb...

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Benefits of technology

[0019]In the most preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures, the apparatus comprising: a modular tote, the modular tote comprising an accessible inner space, handles, one or more tote connectors, the tote connectors comprising hardware that connects to other the hardware, and a bottom; a modular cooler, the modular cooler comprising an insulated inner chamber, a cooler access door, one or more cooler connectors, the cooler connectors comprising the hardware that connects to other the hardware, and a top; and one or more detachable shoulder straps, the detachable shoulder straps comprising a strap, one or more tote strap connectors, the tote strap connectors comprising the hardware that connects to other the hardware; and one or more cooler strap connectors, the cooler strap connectors comprising the hardware that connects to other the hardware; wherein the modular tote stores the item

Problems solved by technology

When maintaining cold temperatures, ice chests or coolers often generate an accumulation of moisture within the container either due to melting ice or condensation, which may damage items that are susceptible to moisture.

Similarly, when maintaining warm temperatures, moisture may accumulate in the container from the condensation of steam.

Ice chests or coolers are useful for transporting food or drink; however, sometimes it is also desirable to simultaneously transport items that are maintained at temperatures that differ from that of the ice chest or cooler, especi

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