CONTAINER CARRIER STRAP.

Abstract

A container is provided that has a base and a lid. The lid can be rotated around a hinge from a closed to an open configuration and can be secured by one or more latch assemblies. The latch assembly may comprise a latch body, a locking member, a push member, and an actuating member. Additional features of the container may include handles and features to increase strength. The base and lid may also have attachment points for various accessories. A carrying strap may be attached to the base of the container to allow a user to lift and carry it.

Description

CARRIER STRAP FOR CONTAINER CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority from U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 828,282 filed on March 24, 2020, which is a continuation in part of U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 006,344 filed on June 12, 2018, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 518,358 filed on June 12, 2017. The above-mentioned applications are incorporated by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND There are various types of containers and latch systems. Containers can be used for food, beverages, and other materials or items. Latch systems are designed to lock containers in a closed configuration. However, conventional containers and latch systems are often not very durable and can be difficult to use. For example, containers may not be strong enough to hold certain items or to support items on top of them. Furthermore, some latch systems may engage when the user does not want them to, and in other cases, they may not provide sufficient security for the container. In such configurations, these and other shortcomings can render the container and / or latch system practically useless. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This brief description is presented to introduce a number of concepts in a simplified form that are described later in the Detailed Description. The purpose of this brief description is not to identify key or essential features of the claimed object, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed object. According to one aspect of this disclosure, a strap for lifting a container, wherein the strap includes a base member having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an elongated member extending between the first and second ends. The base member may be formed from a woven fiber material. The strap may have a first end portion located at the first end having a first interlocking member, wherein the first interlocking member includes a first layered portion, and a second end portion located at the second end, wherein the second end portion includes a second interlocking member, which includes a second layered portion. The strap may also have a carrying handle including a first opening and a second opening, wherein the elongated member extends through the first and second openings.The base member may include a pair of overlapping regions arranged on either side of the carrying handle, where each overlapping region includes a plurality of layers of the base member and stitching to join the plurality of layers together. The carrying handle may be substantially centered along the entire length of the strap. Furthermore, the first end portion and the second end portion both include stitching joining the first layered portion and the second layered portion.The seam of the first layered portion may be located at a fixed distance from the first end, defining an inner and an outer portion of the first layered portion. The inner portion has a first length defined as the distance from a centerline of the seam to the first end of the base member, and the outer portion has a second length defined as the distance from the centerline of the seam to one end of the outer portion. The first length of the inner portion may be less than the second length of the outer portion. The base member may be a single unit member, and in some examples, the strap may have a variable width along its total length. In examples with a variable width, the strap may include a central region that is within a range of 50 percent to 70 percent of the total strap width at the first end portion. Other aspects of this disclosure may describe a strap system for lifting a container, including a container with a first side handle having a first elongated opening on a first side of the container and a second side handle having a second elongated opening on a second side of the container opposite the first side, wherein the first elongated opening has a first opening width and the second elongated opening has a second opening width. The strap may include a base member having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an elongated member extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the base member has a strap width.The strap may also include a first end portion located at the first end having a first interlocking member that includes a first layered portion, and a second end portion located at the second end, wherein the second end portion includes a second interlocking member that has a second layered portion. The strap may also include a carrying handle with a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening, wherein the elongated member extends through the first and second openings. The first end portion may extend through the first elongated opening, and the second end may extend through the second elongated opening and secure the strap to the vessel using a friction fit. The strap width of the base member at the first end portion may be greater than the width of the first elongated opening of the vessel.The strap width may be within a range of 1 percent to 10 percent greater than the first opening width. The first interlocking member may include a seam located at a fixed distance from the first end to a seam centerline that defines an inner and an outer portion of the first end portion, wherein the inner portion has a first length defined as a distance from the seam centerline to the first end of the strap, and the outer portion has a second length defined as a distance from the seam centerline to an end of the outer portion, wherein the first length is less than the second length.The container may include a first cavity offset below a first upper surface of the first side handle, wherein the first cavity has an inner cavity portion extending into an interior void of the container from the first elongated opening and an outer cavity portion extending outward from the first elongated opening in a direction extending outward from the interior void of the container, and wherein an inner portion of the first end portion is received into the inner cavity portion. The depth of the first cavity may be greater than the thickness of the first end portion. The majority of the strap may extend below the first side handle. Still other aspects of this disclosure may relate to a method for installing a strap on a container, including: (a) opening a lid on a container base, wherein the lid is rotatably engaged with the base; (b) inserting a first end portion of the strap through a first elongated opening in a first handle of the base, wherein the first end portion is inserted, at a first acute angle, into a first top surface of the first handle; (c) rotating a first inner portion of the first end portion on the first top surface of the first handle; (d) rotating a first outer portion of the first end portion on the first top surface of the first handle; (e) inserting a second end portion of the strap into a second opening in a second handle of the base, wherein the strap is inserted, at a second acute angle, into a second top surface of the second handle;(f) rotating a second inner portion of the second end portion over the second upper surface of the second handle; and (g) unfolding a second inner portion of the second end over the second upper surface of the second handle. In some examples, the method may also include: (a) placing the first inner portion into a first inner cavity, wherein the first inner cavity is displaced below the first upper surface of the first handle and extends into an interior void of the container of the first elongated opening; (b) placing the first outer portion into a first outer cavity, wherein the first outer cavity is displaced below the first upper surface of the first handle and extends outward from the interior void of the container of the first elongated opening; (c) closing the lid onto the base;and (d) lifting the strap by means of a centrally located strap handle, wherein a base member of the strap extends around the first handle and contacts an outer surface of the first handle. The first acute angle may be between 1 degree and 55 degrees. A width of the first end portion may be greater than a width of the first elongated opening. According to another aspect, a container is disclosed. The container may comprise a molded base including a side-wall structure having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side extending between an edge of the first side and an edge of the second side, and a fourth side opposite the third side, wherein the side-wall structure has a first end and a second end; a bottom portion connected to a first end of the side-wall structure and configured to support the container on a surface; and an opening formed at a second end of the side-wall structure, opposite the first end, wherein the opening is configured to allow access to an interior void of the container formed by the side-wall structure and the bottom portion.The base may also include a latch engagement extending from the side wall structure, wherein the latch engagement has a top surface, an inner surface, and a bottom surface. The container may also include a lid that pivots between an open and a closed configuration, wherein the lid is shaped to match the shape of the base and is configured to cover the opening formed at the other end of the side wall structure when the container is in the closed configuration. A hinge may be configured to connect the lid to the base, allowing the lid to be rotated from the closed to the open configuration. The container may also include a latch assembly, wherein the latch assembly has a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch assembly may include a latch body that pivotally engages with the lid and wherein the latch body has at least one locking catch. The latch assembly may also include a locking member that slides with the latch body, wherein the locking member can slide between at least a low position and a high position. The locking member can be configured to lock the lid in the closed configuration when the locking member is in the low position and configured to unlock the lid when the locking member is in the high position.Furthermore, the latch assembly includes a push member engaged with the latch body and the locking member, wherein the push member pushes the locking member into a lowered position; and an actuator member pivotally engaged with the latch body and the locking member, wherein the actuator member is configured to move the locking member from the lowered position to the upper position. The latch assembly can only be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position when the locking member is in the upper position.Another aspect of the latch assembly is that at least one locking lug of the latch body can engage the lower surface of the latch engagement when the latch assembly is in the locked position; and that a hook portion of the locking member can engage the upper surface of the latch engagement when the latch assembly is in the locked position. Other aspects of this disclosure may refer to the fact that rotating the container lid from the closed to the open configuration may include rotating the lid 90 degrees with respect to the closed configuration. Additionally, the latch engagement may also include a support rib extending from an external surface of the base to the internal surface of the latch engagement, wherein the support rib may be centrally located with respect to the top surface of the latch engagement. The locking member may also comprise at least two hook portions, such that when the latch assembly is in the locked position, the support rib is located between the at least two hook portions of the locking member.The base may also comprise at least one ramp-shaped surface adjacent to the latch engagement, such that the ramp-shaped surface extends downward at an angle away from an interface surface of the base. The at least one ramp-shaped surface forms an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees with respect to the interface surface of the base. A gasket may be disposed in a cavity formed in at least one of the base and the lid. As a further feature, the base may also comprise a handle on each side of the container, wherein each handle is molded integrally with the base. The handles may have a curved profile beneath an external surface of the handle, and wherein the curved profile is formed by a plurality of ribs extending from one side of the sidewall structure to an internal surface of the handle. Other aspects of this disclosure may relate to a container comprising: a base including a side-wall structure having at least a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the side-wall structure has a first end and a second end; a bottom portion connected to a first end of the side-wall structure and configured to support the container on a surface; and an opening formed in a second end of the side-wall structure, opposite the first end, wherein the opening is configured to permit access to an interior void of the container formed by the side-wall structure and the bottom portion. The base may also include a latch extending from the side-wall structure, wherein the latch has an upper surface, an inner surface, and a lower surface.The container may also include a lid that pivots between an open and a closed configuration, wherein the lid has a shape corresponding to a shape of the base and is configured to cover the opening formed at the second end of the side wall structure when the container is in the closed configuration. A hinge may be configured to connect the lid to the base and about which the lid can be rotated from the closed to the open configuration, and a latch assembly having a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch assembly may include a latch body pivotally engaged with the lid, wherein the latch body has at least one locking catch, and a locking member engaged with the latch body, wherein the locking member can be moved between a lowered position and a raised position.The locking member can be configured to lock the lid in the closed position when the locking member is in the lowered position and to unlock the lid when the locking member is in the raised position. The latch assembly can also have a push member engaged with the latch body and the locking member, where the push member pushes the locking member into a lowered position; and an actuator pivotally engaged with the latch body and the locking member, the actuator being configured to move the locking member from the lowered to the raised position. The additional aspects of this disclosure may relate to a base portion of the vessel that includes a plurality of tabs located along internal surfaces of the interior void. Each tab of the plurality of tabs may extend from one of the internal surfaces and comprise an upper bearing surface and an opening, wherein the opening of each tab is elongated. The upper bearing surface may be located in an upper region of the interior void of the base or at a height greater than fifty percent of the height of the interior void. Furthermore, the base may include a pair of guides located on at least one internal surface of at least one side wall, wherein the pair of guides is located on at least one internal surface of at least two side walls.Similarly, the lid may comprise a plurality of fasteners located along an internal surface of the lid, wherein each fastener includes an interlocking member and an elongated opening, wherein the elongated opening of each tab of the plurality of tabs may have substantially the same width as the elongated opening of each fastener. The container may also have a gasket disposed in a cavity formed in at least one of the base and the lid and a channel molded integrally with an external surface of the base, wherein the channel extends around a complete external surface of the base. Other aspects of this disclosure may relate to a container that includes a base having a side-wall structure with at least a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the side-wall structure has a first end and a second end, a lower portion connected to a first end of the side-wall structure and configured to support the container on a surface; and an opening formed at a second end of the side-wall structure, opposite the first end, wherein the opening allows access to an interior void of the container formed by the side-wall structure and the lower portion.The container may also have a lid that pivots between an open and a closed configuration, wherein the lid is shaped to match the shape of the base and is configured to cover the opening formed at the other end of the side wall structure when the container is in the closed configuration. The container may also include a latch assembly with a locked and an unlocked position, wherein the latch assembly includes a latch body pivotally engaged with the lid and a locking member engaged with the latch body, wherein the locking member is movable between a lowered and a raised position. The locking member is configured to lock the lid in the closed configuration when the locking member is in the lowered position and to unlock the lid when the locking member is in the raised position.An actuating member can pivotally engage with the latch body and also engage with the locking member, the actuating member moving the locking member from the low position to the high position. Other aspects of the vessel described in this disclosure may include the latch assembly having a push member engaged with the latch body and the locking member, wherein the push member pushes the locking member into a lowered position. The locking member can slide between the lowered and upper positions, wherein the latch assembly can only be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position when the locking member is in the upper position. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI The latch body may include an internal surface and at least one locking catch, wherein the base includes a latch catch comprising an upper surface, an internal surface, and a lower surface. The at least one locking catch of the latch body may engage the lower surface of the latch catch when the latch assembly is in the locked position; and wherein the lower surface of a hook portion of the locking member engages the upper surface of the latch catch when the latch assembly is in the locked position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not limited, in the accompanying figures where similar reference numbers indicate similar elements and where: Figure 1A is a top perspective view of a container according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 1B is a top perspective view of the container in Figure 1A with the lid in an open position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 2A is a bottom perspective view of the container in Figure 1A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 2B is a side cross-sectional view of the container in Figure 1A, according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 3 is a top perspective view of the base portion of the container in Figure 1A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 4A is a bottom perspective view of a portion of the base portion of the container in Figure 1A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 4B is a top perspective view of a handle of the container in Figure 1A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 4C is a top perspective view of a portion of a handle according to one or more aspects described herein. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI Figure 4D is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of a handle and container according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 5A is a top perspective view of a portion of the lid of the container of Figure 1A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 5B is a top perspective view of a portion of the base portion of the container in Figure 1A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 6A is a bottom rear perspective view of a latch assembly according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 6B is a top rear perspective view of a latch assembly according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 7A is a top front perspective view of a latch assembly according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 7B is a bottom front perspective view of a latch assembly according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 8 is a rear perspective view of a latch assembly according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 9 is a side cross-sectional view of a latch assembly according to one or more aspects described herein. Figures 10A-10D illustrate the side cross-sectional movement views of a latch assembly from a locked position to an unlocked position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figures 11A-11C illustrate the side cross-sectional movement views of the latch assembly of Figures 10A-10D from an unlocked position to a locked position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figures 12A-12C illustrate the side cross-sectional movement views of a latch assembly from a locked position to an unlocked position in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. Figures 13A-13C illustrate the side cross-sectional movement views of the latch assembly of Figures 13A-13C from an unlocked position to a locked position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 14 is a top perspective view of a container according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 15 is a side cross-sectional view of the container in Figure 14 according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 16A is a side cross-sectional view of the container in Figure 14 according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 16B is an enlarged view of a portion of the container in Figure 16A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 17A illustrates a top perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the container of Figure 1 with the lid in a closed position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 17B illustrates a top perspective view of the container of Figure 17A with the lid in an open position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 18A illustrates a front view of the container of Figure 17A with the lid in a closed position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 18B illustrates a rear view of the container of Figure 17A with the lid in a closed position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 18C illustrates a top view of the container of Figure 17A with the lid in a closed position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 18D illustrates a bottom view of the container of Figure 17A with the lid in a closed position according to one or more aspects described herein. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI Figure 18E illustrates a left side view of the container of Figure 17A in a closed position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 18F illustrates a right-side view of the container of Figure 17A in a closed position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 19A illustrates a top view of the base portion of the container in Figure 17A where the lid was removed in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. Figure 19B illustrates an enlarged view of a base portion of the container in Figure 19A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 20A illustrates a lower rear perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a latch assembly according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 20B illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the latch assembly of Figure 20A in a locked position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 20C illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a latch assembly of Figure 20A in a locked position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 21 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of the latch assembly of Figure 20A in an unlocked position according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 22A illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the container of Figure 17A in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. Figure 22B illustrates an enlarged side cross-sectional view through a handle of the container in Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 22C illustrates a partial view of a bottom perspective view of the handle of the container in Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI Figure 23A illustrates a partial top perspective view of the base portion of the container in Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 23B illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a partial top perspective view of Figure 23A illustrating the base portion of the container of Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 24A illustrates a top perspective view of the inside of the lid of the container of Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 24B illustrates an enlarged view of the top perspective view of Figure 24A, which illustrates a portion of the lid of the container of Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 25 illustrates a side view of the container of Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figures 26A-26D illustrate a top perspective view of the container of Figure 17A in an open position with various accessories installed according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 27A illustrates a top perspective view of an accessory for the container of Figure 17A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figures 27B and 27C illustrate side cross-sectional views of the accessory of Figure 27A according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 28 illustrates a partial top front perspective view of a conveyor belt installed in the container according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 29 illustrates a partial top front perspective view of a conveyor belt partially installed in the container according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 30 illustrates a top front perspective view of the conveyor belt of Figure 28 according to one or more aspects described herein. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI Figure 31 illustrates a top view of the conveyor belt of Figure 28 according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 32 illustrates a bottom view of the conveyor belt of Figure 28 according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 33 illustrates a front view of the conveyor belt of Figure 28 according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 34 illustrates a side view of the conveyor belt of Figure 28 in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. Figure 35 illustrates a top view of an alternative base member of the conveyor belt of Figure 28 according to one or more aspects described herein. Figures 36A-H illustrate top views of alternative stitching options for the carrier strap of Figure 28 according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 37 illustrates a top front perspective view of an alternative conveyor belt with a variable width according to one or more aspects described herein. Figure 38 illustrates a top view of the alternative conveyor belt of Figure 37 in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. Furthermore, it should be understood that the drawings may represent the scale of different components of a single embodiment; however, the disclosed embodiments are not limited to that particular scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION In the following description of various example structures according to the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form part of the invention and which illustrate various example devices, systems, and environments in which aspects of the invention can be implemented. It should be understood that other specific arrangements of parts, devices, systems, and example environments may be used, and structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.Furthermore, while terms such as “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “rear,” “side,” “back,” and similar terms may be used in this specification to describe various exemplary features and elements of the invention, these terms are used herein as appropriate, for example, based on the exemplary orientations shown in the figures and / or commonly used orientations. In addition, the term “plurality,” as used herein, means any number greater than one, whether jointly or separately, as necessary, up to and including infinity. This specification does not indicate that a specific three-dimensional orientation of the structures is required to fall within the scope of this invention. Furthermore, the reader should note that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In general, aspects of this invention relate to containers and latch assemblies for containers. According to various aspects and embodiments, the containers and latch assemblies described herein may be formed from one or more of a variety of materials, such as metals (including metal alloys), polymers, and composites, and may be formed in one of a variety of configurations, without departing from the scope of the invention. It is noteworthy that the containers and latch assemblies may contain components made of several different materials. Likewise, the components may be formed by various forming methods. For example, metal components may be formed by forging, molding, casting, stamping, machining, and / or other known techniques.Additionally, polymeric components, such as elastomers, can be manufactured using polymer processing techniques, such as various molding and casting techniques and / or other known techniques. The various figures in this application illustrate examples of receptacles and latch assemblies according to the present invention. When the same reference number appears in more than one drawing, that reference number is used consistently in this specification, and the drawings refer to the same or similar parts. Figures 1A, 1B, and 2A represent perspective views of a container 2. In one example, the container 2 may comprise a base portion 4 and a lid 5, which, in some examples, may be coupled together, or in some examples, may be detachably and non-destructively coupled. The base portion 4 may be a structure forming a void for containing articles, as will be discussed in more detail herein. In some examples, the base portion 4 may be cuboidal or substantially cuboidal in shape. In other examples, the base portion 4 may be prismoidal or substantially prismoidal (e.g., a pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism, heptagonal prism, or the like). In other examples, the base portion 4 may be substantially cylindrical in shape or may have a substantially trapezoidal cross-section. Other shapes may be used without departing from the invention. The base portion 4 may include a side wall structure 6 having a first side 8, a second side 10 opposite the first side, a third side 12 extending between an edge of the first side and an edge of the second side, and a fourth side 14 opposite the third side. The side wall structure 6 may also have a first end 16 and a second end 18. The side wall structure 6 may also include a bottom portion 20 connected to a first end 16 of the side wall structure 6 and configured to support the container on a surface such as a table, floor, vehicle mattress, or the like. In some embodiments, the bottom portion 20 may also include, and / or alternatively includes, one or more feet 22 that can support the container 2 on a surface such as a table, floor, vehicle mattress, or the like.The 22 feet can be formed in an integrated manner with the base 4 or can be joined to the base 4 after the base has been formed. The base portion 4 further includes a second end 18 that defines an opening 19 (shown in Figure 3). The opening 19 is configured to allow access to an internal void 21 of the container 2 formed by the side wall structure 6 and the bottom portion 20. The container 2 may include a lid 5. The lid 5 can be pivoted between an open and a closed configuration. In some embodiments, rotating the lid from the closed to the open configuration involves rotating the lid approximately 90° from the closed configuration, or approximately 180° from the closed configuration, or approximately 270° from the closed configuration. As shown in Figure 1, the opening 19 may be covered by the lid 5 when the container is in use (e.g., when the container is in a closed configuration). In some arrangements, the lid 5 can be connected to the base 4 in a closed configuration using a snap fit. Alternatively, other safety systems or devices may be used to secure the lid 5 to the base 4, as will be discussed in more detail herein. In some examples, the lid 5 may be hinged so that it is connected (either detachably or permanently) to the base 4 via a hinge 37 and may be rotated around the hinge 37. The hinge 37 may be one of several types of hinges, including a continuous piano hinge, double hinge, ball-joint hinge, flexible hinge, and the like. These and other hinge arrangements may be discussed in more detail herein. The hinge 37 may allow the lid 5 to open and rotate away from the base portion 4, to allow access to the void defined by the base portion 4 (for example, through opening 19).That is, the hinge 37 can facilitate the rotation of the lid 5 from a closed configuration of the container (for example, when the lid is in place covering the void 21 formed by the base 4, as shown in figure 1A) to an open configuration (for example, when the lid is not covering the void 21 formed by the base 4, as shown in figure 1B), and vice versa. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the enclosure 2 may include a gasket 30 or other sealing device. The gasket 30 may be disposed on either the lid 5 or the base 4 and may help seal the lid 5 and base 4 when the lid 5 is in a closed configuration. For example, in one embodiment, the enclosure 2 may be manufactured to be dustproof when tested for 8 hours and / or watertight when tested for 30 minutes under 1 meter of water. In some embodiments, the enclosure 2 may be capable of achieving an IP67 rating (as specified by the International Electrotechnical Commission), which indicates that there is no ingress of dust or complete protection against dust when tested for 8 hours, and that no ingress of water in harmful quantities is possible when the enclosure is immersed in water under defined pressure and time conditions (up to 1 m immersion).The IP67 dust test lasts 8 hours and the enclosure is evaluated in a vacuum. The IP67 water test lasts 30 minutes and the enclosure is evaluated with its lowest point 1000 mm below the water surface, or its highest point 150 mm below the surface, whichever is deeper. In some examples (and as shown in Figures 10A-11C), gasket 30 may sit in a cavity 32 formed in at least one of the base 4 and lid 5 and extending around a perimeter of at least one of the base 4 or lid 5. Additionally, in some examples, the container 2 may include a flange 34 opposite the base 4 or lid 5 and extending around a perimeter of the base 4 or lid 5. Gasket 30 may be positioned between the cavity 32 and the flange 34. Gasket 30 may help maintain a seal between the inside of container 2 and the external environment, and in some examples, it may help maintain the temperature of the items contained in container 2. An example gasket arrangement is shown in Figures 10A-11C, although this and other gasket arrangements may be used with any of the containers described herein. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI As shown, gasket 30 is arranged in a cavity or channel 32 in the lid 5. Alternatively, gasket 30 can be arranged in a recess or channel formed in the base 4. When the lid 5 is in a closed configuration, the flange 34, which is shaped to correspond to a cavity 32, can contact gasket 30 and compress it, helping to seal the lid 5 and base 4 in the closed configuration. In some examples, gasket 30 may be a traditional gasket having a substantially circular cross-section. In other arrangements, gasket 30 may include strategically placed cut portions that can reduce or eliminate a need for venting (for example, venting to prevent lid blockage). In some arrangements, the container 2 may include additional features, such as one or more handles 40. The handles may be arranged on one or more portions of the side wall structure 6, even on opposite sides, such as sides 12 and 14, as shown. As shown in Figures 4A–4D, the handles 40 may be constructed of a first and second arm 42, 44 connected by a gripping member 46. The handle 40 may pivot about a hinge 43 that passes through a portion of the side wall structure 6 and through each of the first and second arms 42, 44. The handle 40 may also include features to reduce handle movement, and a possible rattling sound associated with the handle, when the handle is not in use. As shown in Figures 4A–4D, one or both of the arms 42, 44 may include a raised portion 48 at a distal end of the arm.In some embodiments, the raised portion 48 can be attached to a strong member 50. As shown in Figures 4A and 4D, the container 2 can include a recessed portion 52. The raised portion 48 can be configured to be located within the recessed portion 52 of the side wall structure 6 when the handle 40 is not in use. This can reduce the movement of the handle 40 when it is not in use. However, when a user moves the handle 40 to use it, the strong member 50 can retract, allowing the user to rotate the handle outward. In other examples, as shown in Figures 14-16B and as will be discussed in more detail, the handles 240 can be molded integrally with the base portion 204 and, in some examples, can be a skew cut formed in the sidewall structure of the base 204. In some examples, the skew cut forming the handle can include a cavity that extends along substantially all or most of the sidewall structure 6. This can facilitate the manufacture of the base 204 with the handles 240 molded integrally. In some examples, the integrally molded handles 240 can be aligned with an external surface of the base 204 to reduce the risk of breakage. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI In some arrangements, the container 2 may also include one or more latch assemblies 100. The latch assemblies 100 may have a locking position and an unlocking position and may be configured to lock the lid 5 when the lid 5 is in a closed configuration. The latch assemblies 100 may include one or more portions formed integrally with, or otherwise attached to, the container 2. As shown in Figures 5B and 9, the container 2 may include a latch hook 70. The latch hook 70 may extend from the side wall structure 6 and may form a notch within the container 2. The notch of the latch hook 70 is shaped to receive a portion of the locking member 130, as discussed in more detail later. The latch hook may have an upper surface 72, an inner surface 74, and a lower surface 76.As will be discussed in more detail later, latch assemblies 100 can engage latch hook 70 to lock lid 5 to base 4 when container 2 is in a closed configuration. Vessel 2 may also include various features to improve its strength and / or performance. For example, the vessel may include various raised portions where certain parts of the base 4 and / or lid 5 extend further outward than other parts of the base 4 and / or lid. As shown in Figures 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B, the base 4 may include a J-shaped raised portion or wall 59 that forms a channel 60. This raised wall 59 interlocks with the side wall structure 6. The channel 60 may encircle the entire perimeter of the vessel 2. The channel 60 may also include reinforcing members 62 at various locations within the channel. The channel 60 formed by the J-shaped wall 59 may increase the strength of the vessel 2, or the base 4.In some embodiments, and as shown for example in Figure 2B, the J-shaped wall 59 may allow the base 4 to be constructed so that the internal surfaces 6A of the side wall structure 6 are substantially smooth along the internal portion of the container 2. Thus, for example, all or substantially all of the internal surface 6A of the side wall structure 6, which includes one or all of the first side 8, a second side 10 opposite the first side, and a third side 12, may be substantially flat and / or smooth. Container 2 may also include raised portions 64, 66 around the latch assemblies 100 and the handles 40, respectively. As shown in Figure 4, the raised portions 64, 66 may exist on one or both of the base 4 or the lid 5. The raised portions 64, 66 may be raised to the same or a greater height than the latch assemblies 100 and the handles 40, respectively, so that the latch assemblies 100 and / or the handles 40 do not extend outward beyond the raised portions 64, 66 of container 2. This may protect the latch assemblies 100 and / or the handles 40 and reduce breakage of these components during use. Container 2 can be configured to contain, store, transport, etc., items, including food, beverages, or any other item. Additionally or alternatively, Container 2 can be configured to store materials in a solid or gaseous state, or combinations thereof, without departing from the scope of disclosure described herein. The container 2, comprising the base 4 and lid 5, can be formed from various materials, such as one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforced materials. In some examples, the base 4 and lid 5 can be formed from a plastic material, such as polyethylene, which is molded to form the base 4 and lid 5 portions. In some arrangements, the outer shells of the base 4 and lid 5 portions are formed using injection molding or rotomolding / rotational molding processes, as will be understood by a person of average skill (not shown). However, other types of molding or other manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, casting, forging, and the like) can be used to form the container 2 without departing from the invention. In some arrangements herein, the base 4 and lid 5 may include an outer surface or outer casing that surrounds and contains an insulating portion (not shown), thereby forming an insulating container. Generally, the outer casing may be formed from various materials, such as one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforced materials. In some examples, the outer casing may be formed from a plastic material, such as polyethylene, which is molded to form the base 4 and lid 5 portions. In some examples, the insulating portion (not shown) may be formed from an insulating material exhibiting low thermal conductivity. For example, the insulating portion may be formed from (or filled with) a polymer foam, such as polyurethane foam. Additional insulating materials may be used without departing from the invention, including, for example, vacuum-insulated panels.In some arrangements, the outer casings of the base portion 4 and lid portion 5 can be formed using injection molding or rotomolding / rotational molding processes, as will be understood by a person of average skill (not shown). However, other types of molding and other manufacturing processes (e.g., stamping, casting, forging, and the like) can be used to form the container without departing from the invention. With reference more specifically to latch assembly 100, as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9, latch assembly 100 may include multiple components nLQLLn / ZZnZ / B / YILI, including a latch body 102, a locking member 130, a push member 150, and an actuator member 170. As discussed above, latch assembly 100 may include a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch body 102 can be pivotally attached to the lid 5. As shown in Figure 9, the latch body can be pivotally engaged with the lid 5 using the hinge 106; however, any suitable pivoting engagement can be used. In some embodiments, the hinge 106 can be detachably engaged with the container 2. This hinge 106 allows a user to easily disassemble and replace the latch assembly 100 if it becomes damaged. The latch body 102 can include an inner surface 108 and an outer surface 110. The outer surface can be curved and generally follows the curve of the side wall structure 6 of the container 2. As discussed above, the outer surface 110 of the latch body 102 can, in some instances, not extend beyond the outer edge of the side wall structure 6 of the container 2.The inner surface 108 can also be curved and may include a number of different features. One example feature that may be included on the latch body 102 is one or more engagement handles 112. As will be discussed in more detail later, the engagement handles 112 can engage the container base 4, or the latch catch 70, and can help compress the lid 5 against the container base 4 2. The latch body 102 can also be coupled to the locking member 130. As shown in Figure 8, the locking member 130 can be slidably engaged with the latch body 102 so that the locking member 130 can move between a high and a low position in a substantially linear path. The locking member 130 can be configured to lock the cover 5 in a closed configuration when the locking member 130 is in the low position and unlock the cover 5 when the locking member 130 is in the high position. As shown mainly in Figure 8, the locking member 130 can be movably coupled to one or more guide members 132 so that the locking member 130 can slide up and down the guide members 132. In one embodiment, the locking member 130 can include openings 134 through which the guide members 132 can also pass. The guide members 132 can be coupled to the latch body 102 at an upper end 136 and at a bottom end 138. As shown in Figure 8, the guide members 132 are cylindrical bars, but any suitable shape that allows upward and downward movement of the locking member 130 can be used. For example, the guide members 132 can be prismoidal or substantially prismoidal (for for example, a pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism, heptagonal prism, or similar) in shape.In other examples, the latch assembly 100 may include other devices suitable to allow generally linear movement between the locking member 130 and the latch body 102, including, for example, rails. As shown in Figure 8, the latch assembly 100 may also include at least one push member 150 engaged with the latch body 102 and the locking member 130. As will be discussed in more detail later, the push member 150 is configured to push the locking member 130 into a lowered position. The push member 150 may be a compression spring as shown in Figure 8, but in alternative embodiments it may be any device suitable for pushing the locking member 130 into the lowered position. The locking member 130 may include a base portion 140 and a hook portion 142 extending inward from the base portion 140. The hook portion 142 may include a lower surface 144 and an inward-facing surface 146. As shown in Figure 9, when the latch assembly 100 is in the locked position, the lower surface 144 of the hook portion 142 of the locking member 130 can engage the upper surface 72 of the latch catch 70, and the inward-facing surface 146 of the hook portion 142 can engage the inner surface 74 of the latch catch 70. Furthermore, when the latch assembly 100 is in the locked position, the upper surface of the engagement handles 112 can engage the lower surface 76 of the latch catch 70. The latch body 102 can also be pivotally engaged with an actuating member 170. The actuating member 170 can also be coupled to the locking member 130 and can be configured to move the locking member 130 from the down position to the up position. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the actuating member 170 can be pivotally coupled to the latch body 102 by means of a hinge 172 that extends through the latch body 102 and the actuating member 170. The actuating member 170 can include a gripping portion 174, an actuating cylinder 176, and one or more arms 178 that connect the gripping portion 174 and the actuating cylinder 176. As shown in Figure 9, the gripping portion 174 is offset by a distance from the side wall structure 6 of the vessel 2.The distance allows a user to grasp the rear surface 180 of the gripping portion 174 by placing their fingers between the side wall structure 6 and the gripping portion 174. As shown in Figure 9, the actuating cylinder 176 of the actuating member 170 can engage the locking member nLQLLn / ZZnZ / B / YILI. 130. The actuator cylinder 176 may include a raised portion 182. As will be discussed in more detail later, a user can push the gripping portion 174 of the actuator member 170 forward, causing the raised portion 182 of the actuator cylinder 176 to rotate and raise the locking member 130. This movement causes the latch assembly 100 to unlock and allows the cover 5 to move from the closed configuration to an open configuration. With reference to Figures 10A-10D, a procedure for moving a form of the latch assembly 100 from the locked position to an unlocked position is shown with side cross-sectional views of the latch assembly 100 and portions of the base 4 and cap 5. Figure 10A represents the latch assembly 100 in the locked position, Figure 10B represents the latch assembly 100 when unlocked, Figure 10C represents the latch assembly 100 in an unlocked position, and Figure 10D represents the latch assembly 100 in an unlocked position and demonstrates an anti-rotation feature.As shown in Figure 10A, in the locked position, the lower surface 144 of the hook portion 142 is engaged with the upper surface 72 of the latch engagement 70; the inward-facing surface 146 of the hook portion 142 is engaged with the inner surface 74 of the latch engagement 70; and the locking lugs 112 are engaged with the lower surface 76 of the latch engagement 70. As shown in Figure 10B, the latch assembly 100 can be moved to the unlocked position by rotating the actuating member 170 as indicated by arrow 190. A user can perform this rotation by pushing forward on the rear surface 180. As shown in Figure 10B, as the actuating cylinder 176 rotates, the raised portion 182 engages the locking member 130 and raises it. As shown in Figure 10C, the latch assembly 100 is in an unlocked position. As the locking member 130 is raised above the latch engagement 70, the latch assembly 100 is unlocked, and the latch body 102, which includes the locking member 130 and the actuating member 170, can be rotated forward as indicated by arrow 194. Figure 10D depicts an anti-rotation feature of the latch assembly 100 and the receptacle 2. As shown in Figure 10D, the latch assembly 100 is in the unlocked position and has been rotated further outward than the position shown in Figure 10C. To limit the rotation of the latch assembly 100, the latch body 102 may include a rear surface 187 configured to engage an anti-rotation surface 7 of the lid once a user has rotated the latch assembly. 100 with a rotation away from the locked position. For example, the rear surface 187 can be configured to engage the anti-rotation surface 7 when a user rotates the latch assembly 100 at least 20 degrees from the locked position, or at least 30 degrees from the locked position, or at least 45 degrees from the locked position, or at least 90 degrees from the locked position. Advantageously, the anti-rotation feature can also allow a user to use the latch assembly 100 as a handle to open the container 2. With reference to Figures 11A-11C, a procedure for moving latch assembly 100 from an unlocked position to a locked position is shown with side cross-sectional views of latch assembly 100 and portions of base 4 and cap 5. Figure 11A depicts latch assembly 100 in an unlocked position, Figure 11B depicts latch assembly 100 when locked, and Figure 11C depicts latch assembly 100 in the locked position. As shown in Figure 11A, and as indicated by arrow 196, in one embodiment, a user can return the latch assembly 100 to the locked position by pressing the latch body 102. As shown in Figure 11B, as the latch body 102 is pressed inward, the locking member 130 can contact the latch catch 70, which can cause the locking member 130 to lift upward, as indicated by arrow 198. In other embodiments, in addition to pushing the latch body 102 inward, a user must also push the actuating member 170 outward to move the latch assembly 100 to the locked position. In this embodiment, the latch assembly 100 can advantageously be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position only when the locking member 130 is moved to the high position by the activating member 170.This can reduce the possibility of accidentally blocking container 2. As shown in Figure 11C, once the hook portion 142 moves behind the raised portion of the latch engagement 70, the push members 150 can push the locking member 130 downward. As shown in Figure 11C, the latch assembly 100 is in the locked position, and the lower surface 144 of the hook portion 142 is engaged with the upper surface 72 of the latch engagement 70; the inward-facing surface 146 of the hook portion 142 is engaged with the inner surface 74 of the latch engagement 70. and the locking lugs 112 are engaged with the lower surface 76 of the latch engagement 70. When in a closed position, the latch assembly 100 is positioned so that the lid 5 fits into the base 4 of the container 2, thereby closing, securing and / or sealing the container 2.Additionally, as the latch assembly moves from the unlocked position (Figure 11A) to the locked position (Figure 11C), gasket 30 is compressed between the lid 5 and the base 4 of the container 2. Thus, when the latch assembly 100 is in a locked position, gasket 30 is compressed more than when the latch assembly 100 is in an unlocked position. Figures 12A-12C illustrate a procedure similar to that shown in Figures 10A-10C for moving an embodiment of the latch assembly 100 from the locked position to an unlocked position, and Figures 13A-13C illustrate a procedure similar to that shown in Figures 11A-11C for moving an embodiment of the latch assembly 100 from the locked position to an unlocked position. In some embodiments, as shown for example in Figures 10A-11C, the actuating member 170 can automatically return to a lowered position, as shown in Figure 10A, after the user rotates it outward. However, in other embodiments, the actuating member 170 can only be moved to the lowered position if the user manually pushes it inward.Furthermore, in some embodiments, the actuating member can extend further outward than the latch body 102 when the actuating member is in the down position. The latch assembly 100, comprising the latch body 102, locking member 130, and activating member 170, can each be formed separately from materials such as plastic or other suitable formable or moldable materials. The latch assembly 100 can be manufactured to a size, thickness, and construction material sufficient to withstand repeated stress cycles as the latch engages and disengages with the latch engagement 70 over time. The containers described herein incorporate various features that ensure easy and efficient manufacturing while providing durability and wear resistance. Figures 14-16B depict another example vessel 202 having a latch assembly 100, wherein similar part numbers refer to identical or similar items in vessel 2 but include part numbers from the 200 series. Vessel 202 is substantially similar to vessel 2, and therefore similar aspects of vessel 202 are not discussed again herein. The container 202, however, may include some differences with respect to container 2. The container 202, for example, includes handles 240 that can be molded integrally with the base portion 204 in the side wall structure of the base 4. As shown in Figures 14-16B, the integrally molded handles 240 can be formed from the J-shaped wall 259 and / or can comprise a portion of the J-shaped wall 259.Thus, the integrally molded handles 240 can comprise a portion of the channel 260 that extends around a perimeter of the container 202. Figures 17A-26D depict another example vessel 302 having a latch assembly 400 discussed above, where similar part numbers refer to identical or similar items in vessels 2 and 202 but include part numbers from the 300 series. Vessel 302 is substantially similar to vessels 2 and 202, and therefore similar aspects of vessel 302 are not discussed again herein. The 302 container, however, may include some differences with respect to the 2 and 202 containers. The 302 container, for example, includes 340 handles that can be molded integrally with the 304 base portion on each side 308, 310, 312, 314 of the 306 sidewall structure of the 304 base. In addition, the 302 container may comprise a plurality of attachment points for positioning and supporting various accessories that can connect a 302 container.These connection points will be described in more detail later. As shown in Figures 17B, along with 19A and 19B, the base 304 may include a latch hook 370. The latch hook 370 may extend from the side wall structure 306 and may form a notch within the base 304. The latch hook 370 may be shaped to receive a portion of the locking member 430, as will be discussed in more detail later. The latch hook 370 may have an upper surface 372, an inner surface 374, a rib 375, and a lower surface 376. The rib 375 may extend from the side wall structure 306 to the lower surface 376 of the latch hook 370. Optionally, the rib 375 may also connect to the upper surface 372 and the lower surface 376 or the inner surface 374 of the latch hook 370. The rib 375 may be located substantially centered along the latch hook 370.Rib 375 can add structural support to latch engagement 370 to improve durability. Alternatively, latch engagement 370 can include multiple ribs 375 that can be positioned on either side of the notch formed by latch engagement 370 to provide additional support to the latch engagement 370. As will be discussed in more detail later, latch assembly 400 can engage latch engagement 370 to lock lid 305 to base 304 when vessel 302 is in a closed configuration. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI In addition, the base 304 may include a plurality of chamfered or ramped surfaces 371 located on either side of the latch engagement 370. The ramped surfaces 371 may be angled downward from the interface surface 336 of the base 304, wherein the interface surface 336 may be substantially flat and extend around at least three sides of the perimeter of the base 304. The interface surface 336 of the base 304 may contact the interface surface 335 of the lid 305 when the container 302 is in the closed position. The ramped surface 371 may be angled downward from the interface surface 336 at approximately 45 degrees, or in a range of 30 to 60 degrees, or in a range of 20 to 80 degrees.The ramp-shaped surface 371 can prevent the latch assembly 400 from locking into the base 304 when the container 302 is closed and can also make contact with the lower portion of the latch assembly 400 as the lid 305 closes to push the latch assembly 400 out of the base passage when the lid 305 closes as shown in Figure 21. The base 304 may also include a plurality of interlocking members 337 extending from the interface surface 336 of the base 304. The interlocking members 337 may be located outside the flange 334. The interlocking members 337 may extend into cavities 339 on the lid 305. The interaction between the interlocking members 337 and the cavities 339 may provide additional structural support to reinforce the joint between the lid 305 and the base 304 when the vessel 302 is in a closed position and when multiple vessels are stacked or other articles are placed on the vessel 302. The base 304 may have any number of interlocking members 337. For example, the example embodiment illustrates four interlocking members 337, but the base 304 may comprise two interlocking members, three interlocking members, five interlocking members, or further.The number of cavities 339 on the lid 305 may be equal to the number of interlocking members 337 and located on the lid 305 in a position corresponding to each interlocking member 337 of the base 304. The interlocking members 337 in the example embodiment have a substantially square cross-sectional shape, but may have any cross-sectional shape, such as a circle, triangle, or other polygon. Each interlocking member 337 may have a height that is less than or equal to the width of the interlocking member 337. Additionally, while the interlocking members 337 and the cavities 339 of the example embodiment are located on the first side 308 of the vessel 302, the interlocking members 337 and the cavities 339 may be on any of the sides and may have embodiments in which they are located on multiple sides. As another feature, the base 304 may have a plurality of tabs 321 located along the inner surfaces 306A of the side wall structure 306 of the base 304. For example, as shown in Figures 17B and 19A, tabs 321A may be located at each of the corners of the side wall structure 306. In addition, tabs 321B and 321C may be located along the inner surface of the first side 308 and the second side 310. Tabs 321B and 321C may be located opposite each other, as illustrated in Figure 19A, so that they are aligned along the length of the first side 308. As shown in the example embodiment of Figure 19A, the inner portion may comprise eight tabs 321, wherein tabs 321A are located at each of the corners and tabs 321B and 321C are located along the inner surface of the side walls 308, 310.The 321B and 321C tabs may generally be centered so that at least one 321B or 321C tab is positioned near the centerline of the 302 vessel, but preferably located on either side of the centerline. Alternatively, the plurality of 321 tabs may not be aligned with a 321 tab on the opposite inner surface, but may be spaced apart. The 321 tabs may provide attachment locations for various fittings, as discussed in more detail below. Each tab 321 can extend from the internal surfaces 306A of the sidewall structure 306 and include a top bearing surface 323, an opening 324 extending through the top bearing surface 323, and a pair of side surfaces on either end of the tab 321. The top bearing surface 323 of each tab can provide an engagement surface for supporting various accessories within the interior of the vessel 302, such as a tray 500, as described in further detail below. The top bearing surfaces 323 of the plurality of tabs 321 can be substantially coplanar with each other to allow the bearing surfaces 323 to support an accessory that can extend along the base 304 and be supported by multiple tabs 321.The upper bearing surfaces 323 of the tabs 321 may be located in a region above the inner surfaces 306A at a height greater than 50 percent of the height of the inner portion of the base portion. Alternatively, the upper bearing surfaces 323 of the tabs 321 may be located at a height greater than 60 percent of the height of the inner portion of the base portion, or even greater than 70 percent of the height of the inner portion of the base portion. In order to minimize the impact on the interior space, each tab 321 may have a low profile so that each tab 321 extends a distance of less than one inch from the inner surface, or less than 0.5 inches, or even less than 0.25 inches. Additionally, the openings 324 may be of any shape, but may preferably be elongated.The 324 openings can provide attachment points for straps or other means of attachment nLQLLn / ZZnZ / B / YILI to provide additional support for different accessories. Alternatively, a pair of 326 guides may be located along at least two of the 306A inner surfaces of the 306 sidewall structure. As shown in the example embodiment, a pair of guides may be located on each of the first and second inner surfaces of the 308, 310 sides. Each of the pair of 326 guides may be centrally located so as to align with the pair of 326 guides on the opposite inner surface. Each of the 326 guides may extend from the inner surfaces of the 304 base and have a height that extends along a majority of the height of the inner portion. In order to minimize the impact on the interior space, each 326 guide may have a low profile so that each 326 guide extends a distance of less than one inch from the 306A inner surface, or less than 0.5 inches, or even less than 0.25 inches.The pairs of 326 guides can support a removable 510 divider wall, which can also serve as a cutting board, to separate the interior of the container into two sections for better organization of stored items. Each of the 326 guides can have multiple detents or protrusions to securely hold the 510 divider wall in place, preventing movement and limiting vibration. Similar to the example vessel 302 discussed above, the embodiment of Figures 17-26D may have integrally molded handles 340 located along each of the side walls 308, 310, 312, and 314. Each of the integrally molded handles 340 may be formed from the J-shaped wall 359 and / or may comprise a portion of the J-shaped wall 359. The integrally molded handles 340 may thus comprise a portion of the channel 360 extending around a perimeter of the vessel 302. Therefore, the example vessel 302 may comprise four handles 340. The handles 340 may be integrally molded with the base portion 304. In some instances, each handle 340 may be formed with a skew cut and may include a cavity extending along substantially all or most of its length. of the side wall structure 306.This integrated 340 handle can simplify the manufacturing process for the 304 base. In some examples, integrated handles can be aligned with an external surface of the 304 base in order to reduce the risk of breakage. As shown in Figures 22A to 22C, each handle 340 can have a curved inner profile 345 to provide an ergonomic and comfortable gripping surface for the user. The inner profile 345 of the handle may comprise a plurality of handle ribs 347 extending from the side wall to an inner surface of the handle 340, wherein each handle rib 347 may have a curved profile such that the plurality of ribs 347, being spaced apart from each other, form the curved inner profile 345 of the handle 340. Each rib 347 may have a spacing between ribs 347 that is less than the width of each rib 347. Alternatively, each rib 347 may have a spacing between ribs 347 that is equal to or greater than the width of each rib 347. Each handle 340 may have an opening 341 extending across the upper surface of the handle 343 of the handle 340, wherein each opening 341 can be aligned with an opening 349 of the lid 305. In this way, the aligned openings 341 of the handle and the openings 349 of the lid 305 allow the positioning of a strap or similar device to pass through the openings 341, 349 for securing or tying the container 302. Each opening 341, 349 may be elongated in shape and all may be substantially the same length and width. Thus, these openings 341, 349 can provide versatility to the user for operations beyond simply holding the container 302. To further assist in holding or securing the container 302, the lid 305 may have cavities or channels 351 that align with the openings 349 to provide guide surfaces for a strap to tie the container 302.Alternatively, the 520 fasteners can be inserted through the 341 openings to provide an additional location for using a hook and loop connection to add greater versatility of options for holding additional accessories as shown in Figures 23A and 23B. The lid 305 of the container 302 may also comprise a plurality of fasteners 315 located along an internal surface 309 of the lid 305. For example, as shown in Figure 24A, a fastener 315A may be centrally located on each of the internal surfaces 325, while a pair of fasteners 315B and 315C may be evenly spaced along each of the internal surfaces 327, 329. Each of the fasteners 315 may also extend toward or contact the lower internal surface 331 of the lid 305. The fasteners 315B and 315C may be aligned to be opposite each other. As shown in the example embodiment of Figures 17B and 24A, the cap 305 may comprise six fasteners 315, although the cap 305 may comprise any number of fasteners 315.Alternatively, the multiple 315 fasteners may not be positioned opposite each other on the inner surface of the side walls and may be spaced apart. The 315 fasteners may provide attachment points for various accessories such as a cargo net or bungee cord 515, or straps 516 that include additional attachment points for securing any other items desired by the user. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI Each fastener 315 may extend from internal surfaces of the cap 305 and may include a stud member 317 and an opening 319 extending through the stud member 317. The openings 319 may be elongated or, alternatively, may be of any shape. In addition, the openings 319 of the fasteners 315 may have a width similar to the openings 324 of the tabs 321. These openings 319 may provide attachment points for straps or other means of attachment to provide additional support for various accessories, as shown in Figures 26B-26D. As discussed above with respect to cap 5, cap 305 may include a cavity 332 that can seat a gasket 330 wherein the cavity 332 extends around a perimeter of cap 305. The cavity 332 may be located within the interface surface 335 of cap 305. The cavity 332 may include a plurality of retaining members 333 extending from the sides of the cavity 332 as shown in Figure 24B. The retaining members 333 can engage the gasket 330 in multiple locations around the perimeter of the cavity 332 to secure the gasket 330 in the cavity 332. Each retaining member 333 can include at least one chamfered surface so that the retaining member 333 has a thickness near the top of the retaining member that is closer to the open end of the cavity 332 than the thickness in a central portion of the retaining member 333.Additionally, in some example embodiments, the vessel 302 may include a flange 334 on the base 304 opposite the cavity 332 of the lid 305 that extends around a perimeter of the base 304. The flange 334 may be located on the interface surface 336 of the base 304. The gasket 330 may be positioned between the cavity 332 and the flange 334 when the lid 305 fits onto the base 304. In some embodiments, the lower portion 320 may also include, and / or alternatively includes, one or more feet 322 that can support the container 302 on a surface 1 such as a board, floor, vehicle mattress, or the like. The feet 322 can be formed separately from a non-slip material such as rubber or elastomer and attached to the base 304 after forming. The feet 322 can have a height considered "low profile" that allows the container 304 to slide along one of their edges when the container 302 is tilted at an angle greater than 15 degrees to the surface 1 supporting the container 302, as shown in Figure 25. Alternatively, the feet 322 can be integrally formed with the base 304. Figures 20A to 21 depict an example 400 latch assembly where similar part numbers refer to identical or similar elements in the 100 latch assembly but include 400 series part numbers. The 400 latch assembly is substantially similar to the 100 latch assembly, and therefore the similar aspects of the 100 latch assembly are not discussed herein. The 400 latch assembly, as shown in Figure 20A, may include multiple components, including a latch body 402, a locking member 430, a push member 450, and an actuating member 470. Similar to the 100 latch assembly discussed above, the 400 latch assembly may include a locking position and an unlocking position. The locking member 430 may include a base portion 440 and a plurality of hook portions 442 extending inward from the base portion 440. The plurality of hook portions 442 may be separated from each other by a gap 441. Each hook portion 442 may include a lower surface 444 and an inward-facing surface 446. As shown in Figure 20B, when the latch assembly 400 is in the locked position, the lower surface 444 of each hook portion 442 can engage the upper surface 372 of the latch catch 370, and the inward-facing surface 446 of each hook portion 442 can engage the inner surface 374 of the latch catch 370. Likewise, the rib 375 of the latch catch 370 can fit within the gap 441 between each of the hook portions 442 as shown in Figure 20C.Furthermore, when the latch assembly 400 is in the locked position, the upper surface of the coupling handles 412 can engage the lower surface 376 of the latch lock 370. The latch body 402 may include a plurality of ribs 413 along the inner surface 408 from the upper portion of the inner surface 408 toward the locking member 430. The ribs 413 may each have a contour height such that each rib 413 is lower in an upper region than in a lower region as the rib extends toward the locking member 430. The ribs 413 help to reinforce the latch body 402 while reducing the overall weight of the latch assembly 400. Similar to the latch assembly 100, the latch body 402 can also be pivotally engaged with an actuating member 470. The actuating member 470 can also be coupled to the locking member 430 and can be configured to move the locking member 430 from the down position to the up position. The actuating member 470 can be pivotally engaged with the latch body 402 by means of a hinge 472 that extends through the latch body 402 and the actuating member 470. The actuating member 470 can include a gripping portion 474, an actuating cylinder 476, and one or more arms 478 connecting the gripping portion. 474 and the actuating cylinder 476, wherein the actuating cylinder 476 may include a raised portion 482. The raised portion 482 and the actuating cylinder 476 may be joined along a substantially flat contact surface 483. In order to adequately support the actuating cylinder 476, the inner surface 408 of the latch body 402 in that region may be substantially parallel to the contact surface 483 to support the contact surface 483 and thus assist in supporting the actuating cylinder 476 and prevent the actuating member 470 from rotating backward beyond the outer surface 410 of the latch body 402. Alternatively, the gripping portion 474 may include a flange 475 extending at least a portion of the length of the gripping portion 474 to assist the user in gripping the gripping portion 474 without slipping. As discussed above, the ramp-shaped surface 371 acts to protect the latch assembly from locking onto the base 304 and also acts to help position the latch assembly to properly engage the latch catch 370. Figures 26A-26D illustrate the 302 vessel as described above, configured with various accessories. For example, Figure 26A illustrates one embodiment of a storage system that includes the container 302 and a tray 500 installed, wherein the tray 500 is supported by a plurality of tabs 321, as well as the partition wall 510 installed between the pair of guides 326. Figure 26B illustrates the system shown in Figure 26A with a cargo net 515 attached to fasteners 315 of the lid 305. As illustrated in Figure 26C, another embodiment of the storage system includes the container 302, comprising two trays 500 supported by tabs 321, along with a pair of utility straps 516 connected to fasteners 315 of the lid 305 to provide multiple locations for a user to add and organize any desired item in the container 302.Figure 26D illustrates another option that includes a flexible storage bag 518 with multiple zippered storage compartments. As discussed earlier, by providing multiple attachment points within the base and lid, the container 302 can be equipped with a variety of accessory options to create a storage system that provides an organized storage solution for the user. Figures 27A-27C illustrate further details of the tray 500. The tray 500 may have a body 502 with a mounting surface 503 along with a plurality of storage spaces 504. The storage spaces 504 may be of any size and may be configured to have any number of spaces 504. For example, the example embodiment shown in Figures 27A-27C comprises three storage spaces, wherein two of these spaces are smaller than the third space. As another feature of the tray 500, the tray 500 may include a movable handle 505. The handle 505 may be moved vertically from an extended position shown in Figure 27B to a retracted or storage position shown in Figure 27C.In the extended position, a user can easily lift the tray 500 out of the container 302, while in the retracted position, the tray 500 has a lower profile height for storage. The handle 505 may have a U-shaped, tube-like structure with two ends 506 that fit into openings 507 in the tray body 502. Each end 506 of the tube-like structure may have a chamfered surface 508 that allows installation in the openings 507 and a retaining surface 509 to prevent the handle from being removed and also provide a positive stop to limit the vertical movement of the handle 505. As another option, as illustrated in Figures 28-38, a carrying strap 600 can be attached to a container 302 to allow a user to easily lift and carry the container 302. As shown in Figures 28 and 29, the carrying strap 600 can be installed by inserting an end portion 616 from each end 604, 606 into openings 341 in opposite side handles 340 of the base 304 of the container 302. The carrying strap 600 may include a base member 602 having a first end 604, a second end 606 opposite the first end 604, an elongated member 608 extending between the first end 604 and the second end 606, and a carrying handle 610. The first end 604 and the second end 606 may each have an end portion 616 that includes a member of fitting 618, which helps to secure strap 600 to handles 340 of container 302 using a friction fit.As defined herein, the term “friction fit” can be related to a means in which two components are secured to each other using only the mechanical interference or contact created by the two components when they are assembled together. The carrying handle 610 may include openings 612 at each end 614 so that the elongated member 608 can extend through each opening 612. As shown in Figures 28 and 29, the conveyor belt 600 can be installed in the container 302 by inserting one of the end portions 616 through the opening 341 of the handle 340 below the handle 340, wherein the end portion 616 can be rotated with respect to the elongated member 608 on the upper surface 343 of the handle 340. As shown in the illustrated example, the side handle 340 can include a cavity 342 that is offset below the upper surface 343 that receives the insert member 618. The insert member 618 of each end portion 616 can include a layered or folded portion 620. The elongated member 608 can be folded back on itself and joined to form an inner portion. 626 and an outer portion 628 of the insertion member 618. The folded portion 620 may include at least two layers of the elongated member 608 and have at least one fold.As shown in the illustrated examples, the folded portion 620 may include three layers of the elongated member 608 and three folds. In other examples, the folded portion 620 may have more than three layers and three folds. The folded portion 620 may be joined using a mechanical element 622 such as a seam, a buttonhole, or other means known to a person of intermediate skill to join the layers together. In the illustrated examples, the seam 622 may be a bar stitch, a double stitch, or another seam known to a person of intermediate skill. The seam 622 may be approximately 2 mm wide, or within a range of 1 mm to 3 mm to provide adequate strength to the joint. Seam 622 can be located at a fixed distance 624 from end 604, 606 respective to the center line 625 of seam 622 generating an inner portion 626 and an outer portion 628.The interlocking member 618 can then be rotated relative to the elongated member 608 on either side of the seam 622 to secure the strap 600 to the container 302. The loop seam 622 can also help increase the strength of the joint. Alternatively, the folded portion 620 can be joined using an adhesive, tape, or other means known to a person of intermediate skill. The adhesive or tape can be used alone or in conjunction with the seam 622. As shown in Figure 28, once the end portion 616 of the strap 600 is extended through the top surface 343 of the handle 340, the interlocking member 618 can be rotated along the seam 622 so that the inner portion 626 can be received in an inner cavity portion 342A of the cavity 342 and the outer portion 628 can be received in an outer cavity portion 342B of the cavity 342.As discussed previously, the seam 622 can be located at a fixed distance from the respective end 604, 606 such that the inner portion 626 of the insert member 618 has a shorter length than the length of the outer portion 628. For example, the length of the inner portion 626 can be within a range of 60 percent to 66 percent of the length of the outer portion 628, or within a range of 55 percent to 70 percent of the length of the outer portion 628. The length of the inner portion 626 can be measured as the length of the insert member 618 from a centerline of the seam 622 of the insert member 618 to the respective end. Similarly, the length of the outer portion 628 can be measured as the length of the interlocking member 618 from a center line of the seam 622 to an end 629 of the outer portion 628 located at the fold in the folded portion 620.For example, the length of the inner portion 626 may be approximately 7 mm, or within a range of 5 mm to 10 mm, and the length of the outer portion 628 may be approximately 11 mm, or within a range of 9 mm to 16 mm. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI To increase the friction fit between the strap 600 and the openings 341, the elongated member 608 of the strap 600 may have a width at each end portion 616 that is greater than the width of the opening 341 in the handle 340. The width, W1, of the elongated member 608 may be the distance from a first side 630 to a second side 632 of the elongated member 608, while the width, W2, of the opening 341 may be measured as the distance between the interval between the smaller ends of the elongated opening 341. In some examples, the width, W1, of the base member 602 may be approximately 5 percent greater than the width, W2, of the opening 341, or it may be within a range of 3 percent to 7 percent greater than the width, W2, of the opening 341.The width, W1, of the base member 602 can be a constant width, where W1 is approximately 38 mm or within a range of 35 mm to 41 mm. Alternatively, the base member 602 can have a variable width, where the width of the base member 602 is less in a central region 613 extending through the carrying handle 610 than the width of the base member 602 in the end portions 616, as shown in Figures 35, 37, and 38. In the examples illustrated with a constant width, the carrying belt 600 has a base member 602 with a constant width. The elongated member 608 can be curved or wrapped along the inner surface of the carrying handle 610, as shown in Figure 30. This can cause the carrying handle 610 to have a width that is less than the width of the member. base 602 in the end portions 616.In some examples, the width of the 610 handle may be within a range of 60 to 75 percent of the width of the 602 base member in the 616 end portions. Figures 37 and 38 illustrate a conveyor belt 600 with a base member 602 having a variable width similar to the base member 602 shown in Figure 35. As shown in Figures 37 and 38, the variable-width conveyor belt 600 can have similar end portions 616 with interlocking members 618 for releasably connecting to the vessel 302 in a similar manner to the constant-width conveyor belt. The variable-width conveyor belt 600 may have a base member 602 with tapered sections 611 between the ends 604, 606 and a central region 613. The central region 613 may extend through the handle 610, and the tapered sections 611 may be located on either side of the handle 610. In some examples, the central region 613 may have a length that is less than the length of the handle 610 so that a portion of the tapered sections 611 may extend into the openings 612 of the handle 610.Whereas in other examples, the center region 613 may have a length greater than the length of the handle 610, such that the tapered regions 611 are located outside the ends 614 of the handle 610. In some examples, this tapered region 611 may have a length of approximately 24 mm or within a range of 20 mm to 30 mm. Furthermore, the center region 613 may have a width that is approximately 60 percent of the total width, W1, or within a range of 50 percent to 70 percent of the total width, W1. The variable-width conveyor belt 600 may not include the overlapping regions 634, as the tapered regions 611 of the elongated member 608 may act to keep the handle 610 within the center region 613. As shown in Figures 28 and 29, to install the strap 600 on the vessel 302, the first end 604 of the strap 600 can be inserted through an elongated opening 341 in the handle 340, which is located on one side of the base 304 of the vessel 302. The end portion 616 can extend through the opening 341 above the upper surface 343, with most of the elongated member 608 still below the handle 340. In some instances, the end portion 616 can be inserted at an angle through the opening 341, where the end portion 616 forms an acute angle with the upper surface 343 of the handle 340 as it is inserted into the opening 341. This acute angle can be within a range of 1 degree to 55 degrees.The insert member 618 can then be rotated with respect to the elongated member 608 so that the inner portion 626 of the insert member 618 is flattened within the inner cavity portion 342A of cavity 342 and the outer cavity portion 342B of cavity 342. The inner cavity portion 342A can be the portion of cavity 342 that extends from the elongated opening 341 into an interior void of the vessel 302, and the outer cavity portion 342B can be the portion of cavity 342 that extends from the elongated opening 341 outward from the interior void of the vessel 302. The depth of cavity 342 can be greater than the cavity of both the inner portion 626 and the outer portion 328.Once a first end 604 of the strap 600 is attached to the handle 340 on a first side of the base 304, the process is repeated by attaching a second end 606 of the strap 600 to the handle 340 on the second side of the base 304 opposite the handle 340 with the first end 604 attached. For example, the second end 606 is inserted through an elongated opening 341 in the handle 340 located on a second side of the base 304 of the container 302, where the end portion 616 extends above a top surface 343 and most of the elongated member 608 is below the handle 340. As when installing the first end portion 604, the second end portion 616 in the end 606 can be inserted where the end portion 616 forms an acute angle with the top surface 343 of the handle 340 as it is inserted into the opening 341. This acute angle can be within a range of 1 degree to 55 degrees.Finally, the second insertion member 618 can be rotated with respect to the elongated member 608 so that the inner portion 626 of the insertion member 618 is flattened within the inner portion 342A of the cavity 342 and the outer portion 342B of the cavity 342. The strap 600 is then secured at both ends 604, 606 with their respective handles 340 on the base 304. The lid 305 can be closed, and the strap 600 can be gripped by a user using the strap handle 610 to lift the container 302. When the strap 600 is lifted, the elongated member 608 can wrap around an outer portion of the lower part of the handle 340 and contact the outer surface 346 of the handle 340. As discussed previously, the conveyor belt 600 may include a base member 602 having a first end 604, a second end 606, and an elongated member 608 extending between the first end 604 and the second end 606, and a carrying handle 610. The carrying handle 610 may be located substantially centered along the overall length, L, of the conveyor belt 600. Furthermore, the belt 600 may include a pair of overlapping regions 634 arranged at a fixed distance from the ends 614 of the carrying handle 610. The overlapping regions 634 may include three layers of the elongated member 608 folded over themselves and then joined together. In some instances, the overlapping regions 634 may include more than three layers.The overlapping regions 634 can be permanently joined using stitching 636, such as a cross stitch X extending close to the perimeter of the overlapping region 634, with a diagonal stitching region extending between the corners of the stitch. Stitching 636 can be rectangular in shape, such that the cross stitch X can be approximately 30 mm long, or within a range of 28 to 32 mm, and can be approximately 34 mm wide, or within a range of 32 to 38 mm. As an alternative to the 636 stitch shown in Figures 28-34, the 636 stitch can take a variety of forms. For example, the 636 stitch can take several forms, such as: (a) regular or irregular topstitching that is substantially parallel to the webbing, as in Figure 36A; (b) a cross stitch with bar-tack reinforcement at the ends closest to the fold, as shown in Figure 36B; (c) an S-shaped cross stitch with bar-tack reinforcement at the ends closest to the fold, as shown in Figure 36C; (d) a single bar-tack or a series of bar-tacks arranged substantially parallel to the fold, as shown in Figure 36D; (e) regular or irregular topstitching that is substantially perpendicular to the webbing, as in Figure 36E; (f) a double W stitch pattern, as shown in Figure 36F; (g) a zigzag stitch pattern as shown in Figure 36G;and (h) a patterned or circular loop as shown in Figure 36H, wherein the patterned loop can have any geometric shape, such as triangular, quadrilateral, or a shape containing more than 4 sides. In addition, the loop pattern of Figure 36H can include different geometric shapes, such as having rectangular and triangular loops together in a pattern. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI In some examples, the overlapping regions 634 may be joined using only stitching, or they may be joined using an adhesive, or they may be joined using stitching in conjunction with an adhesive. These overlapping regions 634 may provide additional strength for the conveyor belt 600 while maintaining the carrying handle 610 in a substantially centered location along the length, L, of the conveyor belt 600. The overall length, L, of the conveyor belt 600 may be of a length that allows the conveyor belt to clear either the front side 308 or the rear side 310 of the container 302 so as not to block a second container 302 that is stacked above a first container 302. The carrying handle 610 can be formed from a polymer wrap around the elongated member 608, forming a smooth surface along the lower side 638, and can also have a groove 640 extending the entire length of the handle 610 along the upper side 642. The carrying handle 610 can have a concave curvature on the lower side 638, as shown in Figure 33. The base member 602 can be formed from a woven fiber material or webbing. The woven fiber material or webbing can be a single unitary member forming the base member 602 of the conveyor belt 600. Alternatively, the base member 602 can be formed from a plurality of webbing or fabric bands. The webbing material can be made of nylon, polypropylene, polyester, or another polymer-based material. The woven fiber material or webbing may be solution-dyed, piece-dyed, raw, or undyed. Furthermore, the conveyor belt 600 as described above can be mounted similarly to the container 202 or, in an alternative example, the conveyor belt 600 can include a mechanical fastener or similar mechanical structure to secure the conveyor belt 600 to any of the containers described herein 2, 202 and 302. According to one aspect, a container is disclosed. The container may include a molded base comprising: a side-wall structure having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side extending between an edge of the first side and an edge of the second side, and a fourth side opposite the third side, wherein the side-wall structure has a first end and a second end; a lower portion connected to a first end of the side-wall structure and configured to support the container on a surface;and an opening formed at a second end of the side wall structure, opposite the first end, wherein the opening is configured to allow access to an internal void of the vessel formed by the side wall structure and the bottom portion. The vessel nLQLLn / ZZnZ / B / YILI may also include a latch extending from the side wall structure, wherein the latch has an upper surface, an inner surface, and a lower surface; a lid, the lid pivoting between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the lid has a shape corresponding to a shape of the base and configured to cover the opening formed at the second end of the side wall structure when the vessel is in the closed configuration;a hinge configured to connect the lid to the base and about which the lid can be rotated from the closed to the open configuration. The container may also include a latch assembly, wherein the latch assembly has a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein the latch assembly comprises: a latch body pivotally engaged with the lid, wherein the latch body has at least one locking catch; a locking member slidingly engaged with the latch body, wherein the locking member can slide between at least a low position and a high position, wherein the locking member is configured to lock the lid in the closed configuration when the locking member is in the low position and configured to unlock the lid when the locking member is in the high position;A push member engaged with the latch body and the locking member, wherein the push member pushes the locking member into a lowered position; and an actuator member pivotally engaged with the latch body and the locking member, wherein the actuator member is configured to move the locking member from the lowered position to the upper position. The latch assembly can only be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position when the locking member is in the upper position. At least one interlocking lug of the latch body can engage the lower surface of the latch engagement when the latch assembly is in the locked position. The lower surface of the locking member engages the upper surface of the latch engagement when the latch assembly is in the locked position. Rotating the lid from the closed to the open configuration may include rotating the lid 90° from the closed configuration. The container may contain insulation within the sidewall structure. The container may include a second latch assembly. The container may include a gasket disposed in a cavity formed in at least one of the base and the lid. The container may include a channel molded integrally with an external surface of the base. The channel may extend around a complete outer perimeter of the base. The container may also include at least one handle. The handle may include a first arm and a second arm, and each of the first and second arms may include a raised portion at a distal end of the arm. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI According to another aspect, a container is disclosed. The container may include a base comprising: a side-wall structure having at least a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the side-wall structure has a first end and a second end; a bottom portion connected to a first end of the side-wall structure and configured to support the container on a surface; an opening formed at a second end of the side-wall structure, opposite the first end, wherein the opening is configured to allow access to an interior void of the container formed by the side-wall structure and the bottom portion; and a latch extending from the side-wall structure, wherein the latch has a top surface, an inner surface, and a bottom surface.The container may also include a lid, the lid pivoting between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the lid has a shape that corresponds to a shape of the base and is configured to cover the opening formed at the second end of the side wall structure when the container is in the closed configuration; a hinge configured to connect the lid to the base and on which the lid can be rotated from the closed configuration to the open configuration; and a latch assembly, wherein the latch assembly has a locking position and an unlocking position.The latch assembly may include a latch body pivotally engaged with the lid, wherein the latch body has at least one locking catch; a locking member engaged with the latch body, the locking member being movable between at least a low position and a high position, the locking member configured to lock the lid in the closed configuration when the locking member is in the low position and configured to unlock the lid when the locking member is in the high position; a push member engaged with the latch body and the locking member, the push member pushing the locking member into a low position; and an actuator member pivotally engaged with the latch body and engaged with the locking member, the actuator member being configured to move the locking member from the low position to the high position. The locking member can be slid-engaged with the latch body, where the locking member can slide between the lower and upper positions. The latch assembly can only be moved from the unlocked to the locked position when the locking member is in the upper position. At least one engagement lock of the latch body engages the lower surface of the latch catch when the latch assembly is in the locked position. The lower surface of the locking member can engage the upper surface of the latch catch when the latch assembly is in the locked position. The container nLQLLn / ZZnZ / B / YILI may also include a gasket disposed in a cavity formed in at least one of the base and the lid.The container may also include a channel molded integrally with an external surface of the base, wherein the channel extends around the entire external surface of the base. The container may also include at least one handle, wherein the handle has a first arm and a second arm, and wherein each of the first and second arms includes a raised portion at a distal end of the arm. According to another aspect, a latch assembly for a structure is disclosed. The structure can have an open configuration and a closed configuration, the structure comprising: a first portion movable with respect to a second portion; and a latch engagement engaged with the first portion.The latch assembly, wherein the latch assembly has a locking position and an unlocking position, the latch assembly may include a latch body pivotally engaged with the second portion; a locking member engaged with the latch body, the locking member being movable between at least a low position and a high position, the locking member configured to lock the lid in the closed configuration when the locking member is in the low position and configured to unlock the lid when the locking member is in the high position; and an actuator member pivotally engaged with the latch body and engaged with the locking member, the actuator member being configured to move the locking member from the low position to the high position. The latch assembly may also include a push member recessed with the latch body and the locking member. The push member pushes the locking member into a lowered position. The locking member may slide into the latch body, allowing it to slide between the lowered and upper positions. The latch assembly can only be moved from the unlocked to the locked position when the locking member is in the upper position. The latch body may include an inner surface, and the latch engagement may include a top surface, an inner surface, and a bottom surface. At least one locking member of the latch body may engage the bottom surface of the latch engagement when the latch assembly is in the locked position; and the bottom surface of the locking member may engage the top surface of the latch engagement when the latch assembly is in the locked position. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / Β / YILI The present disclosure was made above and in the accompanying drawings with reference to a variety of examples. However, the purpose of the disclosure is to provide examples of the various features and concepts related to the disclosure, and not to limit the scope of the invention. A person of average skill will recognize that numerous variations and modifications can be made to the examples described above without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A strap for lifting a container comprising: a base member having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and an elongated member extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the base member is formed from a woven fiber material; a first end portion located at the first end having a first interlocking member, wherein the first interlocking member includes a first layered portion; a second end portion located at the second end, wherein the second end portion includes a second interlocking member, wherein the second interlocking member includes a second layered portion; and a carrying handle having a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening, wherein the elongated member extends through the first opening and the second opening.

2. The strap according to claim 1, wherein the base member includes a pair of overlapping regions arranged on both sides of the carrying handle.

3. The strap according to claim 2, wherein each overlapping region of the pair of overlapping regions includes a plurality of layers of the base member and stitching to join the plurality of layers together.

4. The strap according to claim 1, wherein the carrying handle is substantially centered along a total length of the strap.

5. The strap according to claim 1, wherein the first end portion and the second end portion both include a seam joining the first layered portion and the second layered portion.

6. The strap according to claim 5, wherein the seam of the first layered portion is located at a fixed distance from the first end defining an inner portion and an outer portion of the first layered portion, wherein the inner portion has a first length defined as a distance from a centerline of the seam to the first end of the base member, and the outer portion has a second length defined as a distance from the centerline of the seam to an end of the outer portion, and wherein the first length is less than the second length.

7. The strap according to claim 1, wherein the base member is a single unitary member.

8. The strap according to claim 1, wherein the strap has a variable width along a total length of the strap.

9. A strap system for lifting a container comprising: the container including a first side handle having a first elongated opening in a first side of the container and a second side handle having a second elongated opening in a second side of the container opposite the first side, wherein the first elongated opening has a first opening width and the second elongated opening has a second opening width; wherein the strap comprises: a base member having a first end, a second end opposite the first end and an elongated member extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the base member has a strap width.a first end portion located at the first end having a first interlocking member, wherein the first interlocking member includes a first layered portion, a second end portion located at the second end, wherein the second end portion includes a second interlocking member, wherein the second interlocking member includes a second layered portion, a carrying handle including a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening, wherein the elongated member extends through the first opening and the second opening; and wherein the first end portion extends through the first elongated opening, and the second end extends through the second elongated opening and secures the strap to the container using a friction fit.

10. The system according to claim 9, wherein the strap width of the base member in the first portion of the end is greater than the width of the first elongated opening of the container. nLQLLn / ZZnZ / B / YILI 11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the strap width is within a range of 1 percent to 10 percent greater than the first opening width.

12. The system according to claim 9, wherein the first interlocking member includes a seam located at a fixed distance from the first end to a centerline of the seam defining an inner portion and an outer portion of the first end portion, wherein the inner portion has a first length defined as a distance from the centerline of the seam to the first end of the strap, and the outer portion has a second length defined as a distance from the centerline of the seam to an end of the outer portion, wherein the first length is less than the second length.

13. The system according to claim 12, wherein the container has a first cavity offset below a first upper surface of the first side handle, wherein the first cavity has an inner cavity portion extending into an inner void of the container from the first elongated opening and an outer cavity portion extending outward from the first elongated opening in a direction extending outward from the inner void of the container, and wherein the inner portion of the first end portion is received into the inner cavity portion.

14. The system according to claim 13, wherein a depth of the first cavity is greater than a thickness of the first portion of the end.

15. The system according to claim 9, wherein the majority of the strap extends below the first side handle.

16. A method for installing a strap on a container comprising: opening a lid on a base of the container, wherein the lid is rotatably coupled to the base; inserting a first portion of the end of the strap through a first elongated opening in a first handle of the base, wherein the first portion of the end is inserted, at a first acute angle, into a first upper surface of the first handle; rotating a first inner portion of the first portion of the end on the first upper surface of the first handle; rotating a first outer portion of the first portion of the end on the first upper surface of the first handle; inserting a second portion of the end of the strap into a second opening in a second handle of the base, wherein the strap is inserted, at a second acute angle, into a second upper surface of the second handle;rotate a second inner portion of the second end portion on the second upper surface of the second handle; and rotate a second outer portion of the second end portion on the second upper surface of the second handle.

17. The method according to claim 16, wherein the first acute angle is between 1 degree and 55 degrees.

18. The method according to claim 16, further comprising: placing the first inner portion in a first inner cavity, wherein the first inner cavity is displaced below the first upper surface of the first handle and extends into an inner void of the container of the first elongated opening, and placing the first outer portion in a first outer cavity, wherein the first outer cavity is displaced below the first upper surface of the first handle and extends outward from the inner void of the container of the first elongated opening.

19. The method according to claim 18, further comprising: closing the lid on the base; lifting the strap by means of a centrally located strap handle, wherein a base member of the strap extends around the first handle and comes into contact with an outer surface of the first handle.

20. The method according to claim 16, wherein a width of the first portion of the end is greater than a thickness of the first elongated opening.

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