PORTABLE CONTAINER, CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES

Abstract

An accessory for use with a portable container includes a wrap configured to extend around at least a portion of the container's side wall, wherein the wrap includes a plurality of separately formed modular sections connected to each other around at least a portion of the container's side wall. The modular sections include a first modular section extending around a first portion of the container's side wall, a second modular section connected to the first modular section and extending around a second portion of the container's side wall, and at least one additional modular section extending around a third portion of the container's side wall. The first and second modular sections have different structural configurations.The accessory also includes a first connecting member attached to the wrap and configured to support the connection of the wrap to the container.

Description

PORTABLE CONTAINER CONTAINER ASSEMBLY AND ACCESSORIES CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. patent application No. 216 / 987,588, filed on August 7, 2020, the contents of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all non-limiting purposes. TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The aspects of disclosure herein relate to portable container accessories and container assemblies, such as a five-gallon bucket or pail, and, in particular, to a wrap, cover, or other accessory configured to be mounted on such a portable container. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Accessories such as bags or organizers are often used with portable containers to provide additional functionality. In particular, such accessories are frequently used with plastic buckets, such as the ubiquitous five-gallon bucket, but they can be used with other containers as well. Furthermore, these accessories often contain multiple storage compartments to provide storage for tools, parts, supplies, or other items used with the bucket. These accessories are typically mounted on the bucket by placing the accessory over the rim or around the outer side wall. RQt, i nn / cznz / R / vi bucket. Both mounting techniques have disadvantages. Accessories placed on top of the bucket prevent the use of a lid connected to the bucket and can fall off if the bucket is turned upside down or partially inverted, among other disadvantages. Accessories placed around the outer side wall of the bucket can tend to slip, among other disadvantages. In addition, there is a lack of items that allow the direct mounting of accessories other than the bags and organizers mentioned above to a plastic bucket or other container. The items and methods described herein can address these and other problems with existing container accessories. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following provides a brief overview of aspects of the invention to provide a basic understanding of it. This brief overview is not a comprehensive description of the invention. It does not attempt to identify key or critical elements of the invention or to delineate its scope. The following brief overview simply presents some concepts of the invention in a general way as an introduction to the more detailed description provided later. The disclosures relate to an accessory for use with a portable container having a bottom and a side wall extending upward from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening. According to these disclosures, the accessory includes an envelope configured to extend around at least a portion of the container's side wall, wherein the envelope includes a plurality of separately formed modular sections connected together around the at least a portion of the container's side wall.The modular sections include a first modular section having a first end and a second end opposite the first end and extending around a first portion of the vessel's side wall; a second modular section having a third end connected to the first end of the first modular section and a fourth end opposite the third end, wherein the second modular section extends around a second portion of the vessel's side wall; and at least one additional modular section connected between the second end of the first modular section and the fourth end of the second modular section and extending around a third portion of the vessel's side wall. The first modular section has a first structural configuration, and the second modular section has a second structural configuration that is different from the first structural configuration.The accessory also includes a first connecting member attached to the wrap and configured to support the connection of the wrap to the container. According to one aspect, the first structural configuration includes a first functional joint, and the second structural configuration includes a second functional joint that is different from the first functional joint. In one configuration, the first functional joint includes a first storage member, and the second functional joint includes a second storage member that is configured differently from the first storage member. According to another aspect, the second structural configuration differs from the first structural configuration in that it has at least a different peripheral size and different peripheral shapes. RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI According to an additional aspect, the first and second modular sections are arranged so that the first end of the first modular section overlaps, either above or below, with the third end of the second modular section. According to yet another aspect, the plurality of modular sections are connected to each other in a removable manner by means of removable connection structures, which include a first removable connection structure between the first end of the first modular section and the third end of the second modular section. According to yet another aspect, the shell further includes a base configured to extend around at least a portion of the side wall of the vessel, where the plurality of modular sections are further connected to the base. In one configuration, the base includes a first annular band and a second annular band separated below the first annular band, where the first and second annular bands are configured to extend around the entire side wall of the vessel, and each of the plurality of modular sections is connected to the first and second annular bands.In another configuration, the base includes a tubular shell configured to extend around the entire side wall of the vessel and having a height measured between an upper and a lower peripheral edge thereof, wherein the plurality of modular sections have heights equal to or less than the height of the base, and the plurality of modular sections have upper and lower edges that are contiguous with each other around the entire periphery of the base. In a further configuration, the first connecting member is attached to the base. RQ+71 nn / C7O7 / R / VI According to another aspect, the accessory includes a plurality of connecting members, including the first connecting member, connected to the envelope and configured to support the connection of the envelope to the container. According to an additional aspect, the first connecting member includes a connector configured to attach to a port on the container, so that a portion of the connector is received through the port. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to an accessory for use with a portable container having a bottom and a side wall extending upward from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening. The accessory includes an envelope having a base configured to extend around at least a portion of the container's side wall and a plurality of separately formed modular sections connected to the base. The plurality of modular sections includes a first modular section connected to the base and extending around a first portion of the container's side wall, a second modular section connected to the base and extending around a second portion of the container's side wall, and at least one additional modular section connected to the base and extending around a third portion of the container's side wall.The first modular section has a first structural configuration, and the second modular section has a second structural configuration that differs from the first. A connecting member is attached to the base and configured to support the connection from the base to the vessel, and the base supports the plurality of modular sections. According to one aspect, the first structural configuration includes a RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI first functional join, and the second structural configuration includes a second functional join that is different from the first functional join. In one configuration, the first functional join includes a first storage member, and the second functional join includes a second storage member that is configured differently from the first storage member. According to another aspect, the second structural configuration differs from the first structural configuration in that it has at least a different peripheral size and different peripheral shapes. According to an additional aspect, the plurality of modular sections are arranged in such a way that a left end of each modular section overlaps, either above or below, with a right edge of an adjacent modular section. According to yet another aspect, the first and second modular sections are placed adjacent to each other, and a left edge of the second modular section overlaps, either above or below, a right edge of the first modular section. According to yet another aspect, the base is annular and is configured to extend around the entire side wall of the container, and the plurality of modular sections extend around the entire side wall of the container. According to another aspect, the plurality of modular sections are removably connected to the base by means of removable connection structures. According to an additional aspect, the base includes a first annular band and a second annular band separated below the first annular band, where the first and second annular bands are configured to extend around the entire side wall of the vessel, and where each of the plurality of modular sections is connected to the first and second annular bands. According to another aspect, the base includes a tubular envelope configured to extend around the entire side wall of the vessel and having a height measured between an upper and a lower peripheral edge of the vessel, and the plurality of modular sections have heights that are equal to or less than the height of the base. In this configuration, all sections of the plurality of modular sections have upper and lower edges that are contiguous with each other around an entire periphery of the base. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to a method that uses a plurality of separate modular sections, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposite left and right side edges, where at least two of the modular sections have different structural characteristics. The plurality of modular sections are connected to each other to form an annular envelope extending around a periphery that defines a passage, where each of the modular sections extends around a portion of the periphery of the envelope, and where the plurality of modular sections are arranged such that the left edge of each modular section is close to the right edge of an adjacent modular section.The envelope is configured to couple with a portable container that has a bottom and a side wall that extends upward from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening, so that a portion of the portable container is received within the passage of the envelope. According to one aspect, the plurality of modular sections are provided as part of a larger plurality of separate modular sections that have a plurality of different structural features, and the method further includes selecting the plurality of modular sections from the larger plurality of modular sections. According to another aspect, the different structural characteristics include at least one different functional junction, different peripheral sizes, and different peripheral shapes. According to an additional aspect, the plurality of modular sections are arranged so that the left edge of each modular section overlaps, either above or below, the right edge of the respective adjacent modular section. According to yet another aspect, an annular base is configured to extend around the periphery of the envelope, and connecting the plurality of modular sections together includes connecting the modular sections separately to the base. According to yet another aspect, the plurality of modular sections are removably connected to each other by means of the coupling of removable connection structures. RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI According to an additional aspect, a plurality of connecting members are attached to the envelope, where the plurality of connecting members are configured to connect to the portable container. In one configuration, the envelope is coupled to the portable container, such that a portion of the portable container is received within the passage of the envelope by connecting the plurality of connecting members to a plurality of ports on the portable container. Still other aspects of the disclosure relate to a vessel assembly that includes a portable vessel having a bottom and a side wall extending upward from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening, wherein the vessel includes a port, and an insulating member connected to the vessel. The insulating member includes an insulating body having a bottom wall and an insulating side wall defining a cavity, wherein the portable vessel is received within the cavity of the insulating body such that the bottom of the vessel faces the bottom wall of the insulating body, and the side wall of the portable vessel faces the insulating side wall of the insulating body, and a connecting member that includes a connector connected to the port, wherein the connecting member is connected to the insulating body and supports the connection of the insulating body to the vessel.The insulating body has a thermal conductivity through the insulating side wall that is less than the thermal conductivity through the side wall of the container. According to one aspect, the vessel further includes a skirt having a horizontal portion that extends outward from the side wall around a periphery of the side wall, and the insulating body is located below the horizontal portion of the skirt, and where the port is located above the skirt. According to another aspect, the vessel also includes a skirt that extends outward from the side wall around a periphery of the side wall, and the cavity receives the skirt so that the insulating body extends over the skirt. The port is located above the skirt. Other features and advantages of the invention will become evident from the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS A greater understanding of the aspects described herein and their advantages can be gained by referring to the following description and the accompanying drawings, in which similar reference numbers indicate similar features, and where Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a portable container assembly according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 2 is a top perspective view of the assembly in Figure 1, where a lid and a removable handle are removed. Figure 3 is a bottom perspective view of the assembly in Figure 1, where the removable handle is removed. Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the assembly in Figure 1, where the lid and removable handle are removed. Figure 5 is another cross-sectional side view of the assembly of Figure 1, which includes one embodiment of a deposit tray according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein the tray has a tray handle shown in a retracted position. Figure 6 is a top perspective view of the assembly of Figure 1 with one embodiment of an accessory connected to the container according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 7 is a bottom perspective view of the assembly in Figure 6. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the assembly in Figure 6. Figure 9 is a bottom perspective view of the container of the assembly in Figure 1. Figure 10 is a top perspective view of the assembly in Figure 6, illustrating the connection of a connecting member to the fitting. Figure 11 is a plan view of the accessory in Figure 6 in a partially assembled state. Figure 12 is a plan view of a seam cover of the fitting in Figure 6. Figure 13 is a partial cross-sectional view of the accessory in the figure. RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI 6, which highlights the connection of the connecting member to the fitting. Figure 14 is a perspective view of another form of realization of a connecting member according to aspects of disclosure. Figure 15 is a partial top perspective view of the assembly in Figure 6, including the connecting member of Figure 14. Figure 16 is a perspective view of another form of realization of a connecting member according to aspects of disclosure. Figure 17 is a partial top perspective view of the assembly in Figure 6, including the connecting member of Figure 16. Figure 18 is a perspective view of another form of realization of a connecting member according to aspects of disclosure. Figure 19 is a partial top perspective view of the assembly in Figure 6, including the connecting member in Figure 18. Figure 20 is a partial top view of the accessory in Figure 6, showing a first storage pocket of the accessory. Figure 21 is a cross-sectional view of the accessory and the first storage pocket of Figure 20. Figure 22 is a partial top view of the accessory in Figure 6, showing a second storage pocket of the accessory. Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view of the accessory and the second storage pocket of Figure 22. Figure 24 is a partial top view of the accessory in Figure 6, showing a third storage pocket of the accessory. Figure 25 is a cross-sectional view of the accessory and the third storage pocket of Figure 24. Figure 26 is a partial top view of the accessory in Figure 6, showing a fourth storage pocket of the accessory. Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view of the accessory and the fourth storage pocket of Figure 26. Figure 28 is a plan view of a plurality of modular portions of another embodiment of an accessory configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 29 is a plan view of a base portion of the fitting of Figure 28, configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure, with one of the modular portions of Figure 28 connected to it. Figure 30 is a plan view of another embodiment of an accessory configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure, which includes a base portion and a modular portion. Figure 31 is a plan view of another embodiment of a plurality of modular portions that can be used with the base portions of Figures 29 and 30 according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 32 is a plan view of a plurality of modular portions of another embodiment of an accessory configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 33 is a plan view of a base portion of the fitting of Figure 32, configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure, with one of the modular portions of Figure 32 connected to it. Figure 34 is a plan view of another embodiment of an accessory configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure, which includes a base portion and a plurality of modular portions. Figure 35 is a plan view of another embodiment of an accessory configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure, which includes a base portion and a modular portion. Figure 36 is a plan view of another embodiment of an accessory configured to connect to the container of Figure 1 according to aspects of the disclosure, which includes a plurality of modular portions. Figure 37 is a perspective view of the container in Figure 1 with another embodiment of an accessory connected to the container according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 38 is a perspective view of the accessory in Figure 37. Figure 39 is a perspective view of the container in Figure 1 with another embodiment of an accessory connected to the container according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 40 is a perspective view of the accessory in Figure 39. Figure 41 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a lid for a container according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 42 is a perspective view of the container in Figure 1 with the lid in Figure 41 and the fitting in Figures 37-38 connected to the container. Figure 43 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an accessory for a container according to aspects of the disclosure, where the accessory is shown in an open position. Figure 44 is a perspective view of the container in Figure 1 with the fitting in Figure 41 and the fitting in Figures 37-38 connected to the container, and with the fitting in Figure 41 shown in the closed position. Figure 45 is a perspective view of the container in Figure 1 with another embodiment of an accessory connected to the container according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 46 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1 with the accessory of Figure 6 and another embodiment of an accessory connected to the container according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 47 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein a portion of a side wall of the vessel is configured to connect to the connecting member. Figure 48 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein a portion of a side wall of the vessel is configured to connect to the connecting member. Figure 49 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein a portion of a side wall of the vessel is configured to connect to the connecting member. Figure 50 is a perspective view of an accessory and another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein the connecting member connects the accessory to the container of Figure 1. Figure 51 is a perspective view of an accessory and another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein the connecting member connects the accessory to the container of Figure 1. Figure 52 is a perspective view of an accessory and another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein the connecting member connects the accessory to the container of Figure 1. Figure 53 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure, wherein the connecting member is shown in a closed position. Figure 54 is a cross-sectional view of the connecting member of Figure 53, where the connecting member is shown in a released position. Figure 55 is a bottom perspective view of the vessel and fitting of Figure 6 with another embodiment of a connecting member according to aspects of the disclosure that connects the fitting to the vessel. Figure 56 is a perspective view of the container of Figure 1 with another embodiment of an accessory according to disclosure aspects connected to the container. Figure 57 is a perspective view of another embodiment of an accessory configured to connect to the container, according to aspects of the disclosure. Figure 58 is a front view of the accessory in Figure 57. Figure 59 is a side view of the accessory in Figure 57. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The following description of the various examples and components of this disclosure refers to the accompanying drawings, which form part hereof, and which illustrate several example structures and environments in which aspects of the disclosure can be implemented. It should be understood that other structures and environments may be used, and that structural and functional modifications may be made to the structures and methods specifically described, without departing from the scope of this disclosure. In general, the disclosures relate to an accessory for use with a portable container assembly, such that the accessory is configured to be mounted on the container assembly. Figures 6-36 and 45-56 illustrate various embodiments of such an accessory 200 in the form of a holder or organizer configured to hold various items, including parts, supplies, tools, and other articles. Figures 37-44 illustrate embodiments of an accessory 200 in the form of an insulating cover. Figures 57-59 illustrate an embodiment of an accessory 200 in the form of a fishing rod holder. Figures 1-10 illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a portable container assembly 100 that can be used in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the accessory 200 described herein, as well as the use of the container assembly 100 connected to the accessory 200.With respect to the figure, the container assembly 100 may include a container 102, which may be in the form of a substantially cylindrical structure, such as a conical cylinder, closed at the bottom and open at the top. Furthermore, to allow for the storage and transport of supplies, such as food for human consumption, this structure 102 may be made of food-grade plastic. The container assembly 100 may include any of the features described in U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 616,675, filed June 7, 2017, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 464,890, filed February 28, 2017, both of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, or may include all of those features. The container 102 includes a bottom portion 106 comprising a base 141 having a central recess 142, and a pad 120 connected to a lower side 140 of the base 141. The central recess 142 may include one or more bracing structures 145 for added strength. In the embodiment shown in Figures 1-10, the pad 120 extends around the central recess 142, and the recess 142 is circular, while the pad 120 is annular. The vessel 102 also includes a side wall 150 connected to the bottom 106 and / or the base 141 and extending upwards from the base 141 to define an internal cavity 103 with an opening 152 in an upper portion 153 of the side wall 150. The bottom 106 of the vessel 102 is circular and is defined by a circular base 141 and a circular side wall 150, with RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI other circular, cylindrical or annular components as shown in Figures 1-10, although the container 102 and its components may have different shapes in other embodiments, including oval / elliptical shapes or various polygonal shapes. The top portion 104 of the vessel 102 is open, and the top portion 153 of the side wall 150 has an outwardly extending outer rim 102r in one embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-10. Also included in the embodiment of the vessel assembly 100 shown in Figures 1-10 are a skirt 108 attached to the outer surface 154 of the side wall 150, a lid 116, a handle assembly 160 including a handle 112 and two connecting members 113, and two handle assemblies 110 attached to the side wall 150. In one example, the base 141, the side wall 150, the handle assemblies 110, and the skirt 108 are integrally molded as a single piece. In another embodiment, various accessories of the container assembly 100 can be insulated, such as by using structures shown and described in US patent N.Patent No. 8,910,819, issued on December 16, 2014, and U.S. Patent Application No. 14 / 665,494, filed on March 23, 2015, both incorporated herein by reference. For example, in one embodiment, at least the base 141, side wall 150, and lid 116 are insulated. The container 102 may also include a deposit tray 130, as shown in Figure 5, which may be supported within the cavity 103 by coupling to one or more internal structures of the container 102. In the embodiment of Figures 1-10, the skirt 108 includes a projecting and / or radially extending portion 108r and a vertical portion 108v extending downwards from the periphery of the horizontal portion 108r. The vertical skirt portion 108v is separated from the external surface 154 of the side wall 150, such that a space 155 is defined between the vertical skirt portion 108v and the external surface 154 of the side wall 150. The skirt 108 may also include open ports or slots 109 configured for connection to external components, for example, for use as fixing or anchoring ports to secure the vessel 102 or to secure an external accessory or component to the vessel. The skirt 108 in the embodiment of figures 1-10 has ports 109 defined in the horizontal skirt portion 108r and distributed around the periphery of the vessel 102.As described below, the handle mounts 110 (which may be integrated into the skirt 108) may also include additional ports 119. As shown in Figure 3, the skirt 108 may further include support elements 108s to provide radial support to the skirt 108. These support elements 108s extend between the outer surface 154 of the side wall 150 and the vertical skirt portion 108v to maintain rigidity and prevent deformation during use. The support elements 108s may also connect to the horizontal skirt portion 108r to provide strength to the horizontal skirt portion 108r as well. The container 102 includes one or more handle assemblies 110 connected to the outer surface 154 of the side wall 150, and the embodiment of Figure 110 includes two handle assemblies 110 located on opposite sides of the container 102. Each handle assembly 110 includes a receptacle 111r configured to receive a portion of the handle assembly 160 for connecting the handle assembly 160 to the container 102. The receptacles 111r are in the form of openings in one embodiment, but may be formed as partially open notches or other suitable features in other embodiments. Each handle assembly 110 in this embodiment has a vertical connecting portion 157 with a receptacle 111r defined therein, wherein the vertical connecting portion 157 is separated from the wall. RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI lateral 150 to define a space 155 between the vertical connection portion 157 and the external surface 154 of the side wall 150. The vertical connection portion 157 of each handle assembly 110 in the embodiment of Figures 1-10 has a port 119 for connecting to external components, as described above. Each assembly 110 also has a transverse portion 158 connected to the outer surface 154 of the side wall 150 in the embodiment of Figures 1-5, such that the vertical connecting portion 157 depends on the transverse portion 158. In the embodiment of Figures 1-5, the assemblies 110 are integrally formed with the skirt 108, such that the transverse portion 158 of each assembly 110 is continuous with the horizontal skirt portion 108r and the vertical connecting portion 157 of each assembly 110 is continuous with the vertical skirt portion 108v.The transverse portion 158 in the embodiment of Figures 1-10 has an arched shape that curves upwards from the horizontal skirt portion 108r on both sides of the mounting 110. In this configuration, the space 155 extends continuously between the skirt 108 and the side wall 150 and between the mounting portions 110 and the side wall 150. The bottom 106 of the container 102 may include a pad 120 as described above, which can be used to provide a limited slip surface or a slip-resistant surface. In one embodiment, the pad 120 may be made of a flexible and / or low-durometer material (e.g., rubber or silicone) that is overmolded, or injection-molded, onto the base 141. As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the pad 120 may be at least partially connected within a cavity or channel 143 formed on the lower surface 140 of the base 141 in one embodiment. The channel 143 may extend around an outer portion of the base 141, and, in the embodiment of Figures 1-10, it is an annular channel 143 extending around the central recess 142. The cavity / channel 143 may have a different shape in another embodiment.It is understood that the base 141 may include multiple cavities or channels 143 with pads 120 inside. As also illustrated in Figures 4-5, the base 141 may include one or more downward-projecting ribs 106f formed on the lower surface 140 and within the channel 143 (if present). At least some of the ribs 106f penetrate the pad 120 material and are covered by the pad 120 forming material when the pad 120 is overmolded onto the base 141. The ribs 106f may provide additional surface area and structure to which the pad 120 molding material can be bonded to retain and enhance the connection between the base 141 and the pad 120, as shown in Figure 4.In one embodiment, as illustrated in Figures 4-5, the base 141 includes one or more ribs 106f that penetrate the pad 120 and are completely covered by the pad 120, as well as other ribs 106f that define the inner and outer limits of the channel 143, which may be partially covered by the pad 120. The ribs 106f that define the channel 143 in Figures 4-5 have rough or textured surfaces 146 facing the channel 143 to engage and retain the pad 120 more firmly, and the penetrating ribs 106f may include such surfaces 146 on one or both sides, as well as in other embodiments. The ribs 106f that penetrate the pad 120 in figures 4-5 can be formed so as to correspond to the shapes of the cavity / channel 143 and / or the pad 120.For example, the ribs 106f in the embodiment of Figures 1-10 may be arranged in an annular arrangement, such as a single annular rib 106f or multiple ribs 106f arranged in arcs to form an annular or substantially annular structure. The vessel 102 shown in Figure 4 has one or more ribs 106f penetrating the pad material 120 in a single annular arrangement extending around the entire channel 143, whereas the portion of the vessel 102 in Figure 5 has additional ribs 106f penetrating the pad material 120, some or all of which may be arranged in intermittent concentric annular arrangements. Additional arrangements of ribs 106f may be incorporated in other embodiments. The handle assembly 160 in the embodiment of Figures 1-10 includes a handle 112 and a handle connecting structure for removably connecting the handle 112 to the container 102, including one or more handle connecting members 113 configured to connect to the handle assemblies 110 and fastening members 113c configured to connect the connecting members 113 to the handle assemblies 110. In one embodiment, the handle 112 may be elongated and flexible and may include, as an accessory, a removable sliding grip 114. The grip 114 may include a longitudinal space, or groove, 115 that allows the grip 114 to be removed and replaced as desired and also allows a user to slide the grip 114 along the handle 112. In certain examples, the handle 112 may be made of a high-elasticity polyester webbing, although in other embodiments it may be made of other materials, such as such as nylon in the form of a rope-like handle or metal.In one embodiment, handle 112 is made of a flexible textile material, such as a woven or braided structure or other structure made of interconnected fibers, for example, a polyester or nylon fabric. Each of the handle connecting members 113 illustrated in Figures 110 includes a plug 113p that is inserted into receptacles 111r on the handle assemblies 110. The structure of the handle connecting members 113 in this embodiment includes a base body 162 that is connected to one end of the handle 112, wherein the plug 113p extends outward from the base body 162. Each plug 113p in the embodiment of Figures 1-6 has a notch or recess 163 configured to connect to the fastening members 113c, as described elsewhere herein. The recess 163 illustrated in Figures 1-6 extends around the entire periphery of the plug 113p. It is understood that the connecting members of handle 113 may have different structures in other embodiments, and may have structures that are complementary to the structures of the handle 110 assemblies to facilitate connection. In one embodiment, the handle connecting members 113 can be connected to the handle 112 by overmolding the handle connecting members 113 to the ends of the handle 112. Each of the handle connecting members 113 in Figures 1-10 is made from a single molded piece, so that the base body 162 is integrally formed with the plug 113p. Such a one-piece handle connecting member 113 can be molded over the end of the handle 112 so that the end of the handle 112 is located within the base body 162. In another embodiment, where the plug 113p can be a separate piece connected to the base body 162, the handle connecting members 113 can be connected to the handle 112 by overmolding the base body 162 of each handle connecting member 113 onto the handle 112 and then connecting the plug 113p to the base body 162.As described herein, the handle 112, in one embodiment, may be made of a textile material, and, in this embodiment, the overmolded material forming the handle connecting member 113 infiltrates and penetrates between the fibers of the textile material of the handle 112. This overmolded connecting structure creates an extremely strong and durable bond without the use of additional fastening materials or components that would add further cost and weight. In other embodiments, the handle connecting members 113 may be connected to the handle 112 using a different technique. The handle connecting members 113 are configured to connect removably to the handle assemblies 110 on the container 102 to connect the handle 112 and handle assembly 160 to the container 102. In the configuration illustrated in Figures 1-10, the plug 113p of the handle connecting member 113 is inserted into the receptacle 111r of the handle assembly 110 on the container. The plug 113p can be coupled to a fastening member 113c to secure the connection of the plug 113p to the handle assembly 110 and to prevent lateral forces acting on the handle 112 (e.g., when lifting or carrying) from separating the plug 113p from the receptacle 111r.More specifically, the fastening members 113c can be connected to the plugs 113p of the handle connecting members 113 at a location that is below the protruding portion of the handle assembly 110 and within the space 155 between the handle assembly 110 and the outer surface 154 of the side wall 150. This configuration protects the fastening members 113c so that they can withstand unintentional contact that could cause the fastening members 113c to disconnect. The fastening member 113c is illustrated in Figure 5, and in this embodiment, the fastening member 113c is shaped like a retaining clip. The fastening member 113c as illustrated in Figure 5 includes a handle or gripping portion 113ch and two legs 113cr extending from the gripping portion 113ch, where a groove is defined between the legs 113cr to facilitate sliding the fastening member 113c over the plug 113p, such that the legs 113cr engage within the recess 163 on the plug 113p or are otherwise engaged therewith. The fastening member 113c may be configured differently in other embodiments. The vessel assembly 100 may also include a lid 116 removably connected to the top 104 of the vessel 102 to at least partially cover the opening 152. The lid 116 is illustrated in Figures 1 and 5. With respect to Figure 5, the lid 116 includes an upper portion 116t and a lower portion 116b that is at least partially received within the opening 152 when the lid 116 is connected to the vessel 102. The lower portion 116b in the embodiment of Figures 1 and 5 includes a seal or gasket 117 that engages with the inner surface 159 of the vessel 102 to provide a seal (e.g., to isolate moisture, external contamination, etc.) between the inside of the vessel 102 and the external environment when the lid 116 is pressed into the opening 152 of the vessel 102. The gasket 117 also provides a friction retention function to retain lid 116 in place over container 102. The lid 116 in the embodiment of Figures 1 and 5 has a stepped configuration, such that the peripheral dimension (e.g., diameter) of the upper portion 116t is larger than that of the lower portion 116b. In this configuration, the lower portion 116b fits within the opening 152 of the container, while the upper portion 116t is substantially aligned with the external surface 154 of the side wall 150 at the top 153 of the side wall 150. In the embodiment of Figures 1 and 5, the upper portion 116t is substantially aligned with the external surface 154 at the rim 102r. It is understood that the upper portion 116t can be considered to be aligned or substantially aligned with the external surface 154 of the side wall 150 even if the components are not aligned around the entire external periphery of the container 102. For example, the lid 116 in the RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI Figures 1 and 5 has a gripping tab 171 extending outwards from the edge of the lid 116, and this gripping tab 171 extends outwards beyond the outer surface 154 of the side wall 150. Figures 6-13 and 20-27 illustrate an example embodiment of an accessory 200 in the form of a holder or organizer configured to hold various items, for use with a portable container such as the container 100 shown in Figures 1-5 and described herein. Figures 14-19, 28-36, and 45-56 illustrate alternative embodiments of the accessory 200 in the form of a holder or organizer that may also be used with the container 102 and the container 100 assembly shown in Figures 1-5. It is understood that the accessory 200 in the configurations illustrated herein may be used with other containers 102, and that the accessory 200 may be modified for use with other containers, such as by changing dimensions, orientations, and other features, without departing from this disclosure.Furthermore, although the accessory 200 is illustrated in the form of a stand or organizer in the embodiments illustrated in Figures 6-13 and 20-27, the accessory 200 may have a different configuration in other embodiments, and the accessory 200 generally includes an accessory body that is configured to connect to a container 102. The accessory 200 of Figures 6-13 includes an accessory body in the form of a wrap 210 configured to extend around at least a portion of the side wall 150 of the container 102, one or more storage members 220 connected to the wrap 210 and configured to hold various items, and one or more connecting members 250 connected to the wrap 210 and configured to connect removably to the container 102 to support the connection of the wrap 210 to the container 102. The accessory 200 can be provided in other configurations in other embodiments, including configurations that include additional components not described herein. The casing 210 in the embodiment of Figures 6-13 has the form of a tubular casing configured to extend continuously around the entire side wall 150 of the vessel 102. The casing 210 is dimensioned similarly to the side wall 150 to fit tightly against it and has a circular cross-section and a generally truncated conical or tapered cylindrical shape in this embodiment. In one embodiment, the degree of narrowing of the width of the casing 210 is the same as that of the side wall 150 of the vessel 102, such that the casing 210 fits snugly against the side wall 150 of the vessel 102.In other embodiments, the casing 210 may have a different configuration, such as a non-conical cylindrical configuration or a polygonal cross-sectional shape that may include defined corners or defined curved areas where corners can be formed. It is understood that the casing 210 in Figures 6-13 is flexible and can be adapted to different shapes, and that the shape of the casing 210 can be designed to be complementary to the shape of a particular vessel 102 with which the fitting 200 is intended to be used. In this configuration, the casing 210 has an upper rim 211, a lower rim 212, and a main body 213 having internal and external surfaces 214, 215 and defining a passage 216 configured to receive the vessel 102, such that the internal surface 214 of the main body 213 faces the side wall 150.The main body 213 of the envelope 210 is made of a flexible material in the form of the embodiment of Figures 6-13, such as a fabric or other woven material, and the envelope 210 may include additional materials forming other components as shown. RQ+71 nn / C7O7 / R / VI describes herein. For example, in one embodiment, the main body 213 may be formed from a coated polyester fabric material, and in another embodiment, the main body 213 may be formed from a continuous skin of an extruded elastomer material. In another example, Figure 56 illustrates an embodiment where part or all of the casing 210, including at least the main body 213 and potentially the storage members 220 and other components, is molded from a polymer material, such as a rubber or polyurethane material. The main body 213 in Figure 56 may be molded into a tubular structure or molded as a flat piece and connected at the ends to form the tubular structure.In other embodiments, the main body 213 and / or other components of the sheath 210 may be made of other materials or combinations of such materials, including other flexible and / or semi-rigid or rigid materials. It is understood that "flexible" and "rigid," as used herein, refer to flexibility under shear forces and do not necessarily imply a degree of tensile elasticity or stretchability. In fact, many flexible textile materials may have low elasticity, while some may have high elasticity, and in certain embodiments, materials of both high and low elasticity may be used. The accessory 200 in Figures 6-13 includes storage members 220 in the form of pockets or storage compartments 221 connected to the outer surface 215 of the main body 213 of the wrapper 210. A storage member 220, as described herein, may include any structure capable of containing another item for storage. The accessory 200 in Figures 6-13 includes four storage compartments 221 distributed at generally regular intervals around the wrapper 210, i.e., centered on arcs approximately 90° to each other around the circular main body 213. In other embodiments, the accessory 200 may include storage members 220 of different numbers, types, orientations, etc.The fitting 200 in Figures 6-13 also includes two sets of loops 222 on opposite sides of the wrap 210, i.e., centered on arcs of approximately 180° to each other around the circular main body 213. The loops 222 are capable of holding various components that can be inserted through the loops (e.g., hammers or other tools) and / or can serve as a connection for a hook, clip, buckle, snap, or other fastener that can be used to attach another item to the fitting 200 (e.g., a carabiner). The storage compartments 221 can be configured with various components for specific functionality, including internal dividers 223, drainage holes 233, auxiliary compartments 225, closures 226, and other similar components. The storage compartments 221 in the embodiment shown in Figures 6-13 are all configured differently from each other, and the accessory 200 can be considered to have at least first, second, third, and fourth storage compartments 221a, 221b, 221c, and 221d. Figures 20-27 illustrate the specific features of the four storage compartments 221 of this embodiment individually, and it is understood that additional storage compartment configurations are possible.It is understood that any feature or structural configuration of any of the storage compartments 221 described herein may be incorporated into any of the other storage compartments 221 according to various embodiments. All storage compartments 221 in the embodiments of Figures 20-27 are formed by multiple layers 230 of a woven fabric / material that are folded and sewn to the main body 213 of the wrapper 210 to form the storage compartments 221. The storage compartments 221 may be made of the same material as the main body 213 in one embodiment. Examples of materials that may be used for the storage compartments include a coated polyester fabric material, a compression-molded foam, or an elastomer.All storage compartments 221 in the embodiments of Figures 20-27 also include inserts 231 of a more rigid material (for example, a rigid plate made of polyethylene or other plastic) to shape the compartments 221 and trim 232 around some or all of the exposed edges to protect them. All storage compartments 221 in the embodiments of Figures 20-27 further include one or more drainage holes 233 extending through the layers 230 (and optionally also the insert 231) and / or extending through portions of the main body 213 of the wrapper 210 located within the compartments 221. The drainage holes 233 may be defined by eyelets or similar structures.The components of the storage compartments 221 can be connected to each other and / or to the casing 210 by any suitable technique, and in one embodiment, such techniques include sewing and heat pressing. For example, the sewing of the storage compartments 221 to the main body 213, as well as other sewn connections in the embodiments of Figures 627, can be accomplished using a woven polyester bonding material. In another embodiment, some or all of the storage compartments 221 of the accessory 200 can be substantially identical to each other. In a further embodiment, the accessory 200 can include one or more storage compartments 221 with different and / or additional features. Figures 20-21 illustrate the first storage compartment 221a. As illustrated in Figures 20-21, the first storage compartment 221a is formed by a first multi-layer fabric member 224 that is sewn to the main body 213 at the bottom 225 and along the edges 226 of the first member 224. The first storage compartment 221a has an open top 227, and the compartment 221a is configured to open in a triangular configuration, such that the open width of the compartment approaches zero at the bottom 225 and expands generally at an angle towards the top 227. The first storage compartment 221a in this embodiment has two internal dividers 223 to create three subcompartments, and the internal dividers 223 are formed by a single dividing member 228 that is folded and attached to the walls of the compartment 221a to form the two dividers 223.The top portion of the divider member 228 is folded and hot-pressed for added durability. In another embodiment, the first compartment 221a (or any of the other compartments 221) may include fasteners, such as a flap to cover the top portion 227 of the compartment. Figures 22-23 illustrate the second storage compartment 221b. As illustrated in Figures 22-23, the second storage compartment 221b is formed by a second multi-layer fabric member 229 that is sewn to the main body 213 at the bottom 225 and along the edges 226 of the second member 229. The second storage compartment 221b has an open top 227, and the compartment 221b is configured to open in a trapezoidal configuration, so that the bottom 225 of the compartment 221b extends outward from the wrap 210 and the open width of the compartment expands generally at an angle toward the top 227.The second storage compartment 221b in this embodiment has an internal divider 223 to create two subcompartments that have different sizes, and the internal divider 223 is formed by a single divider member 228 that is folded and connected to the walls of the compartment 221b to form the divider 223. The top of the divider member 228 is folded and hot-pressed to add durability. Figures 24-25 illustrate the third storage compartment 221c. As illustrated in Figures 24-25, the third storage compartment 221c is formed by a third multi-layer fabric member 234 that is sewn to the main body 213 at the bottom 225 and along the edges 226 of the second member 229. The third storage compartment 221c has an open top 227, and the compartment 221c is configured to open in a trapezoidal configuration, such that the bottom 225 of the compartment 221c extends outward from the wrapping 210 and the open width of the compartment expands generally at an angle toward the top 227. The third storage compartment 221c in this embodiment has no internal dividers and includes an auxiliary compartment 225 defined by one or more additional layers 230 of the material on the outside of the compartment 221c.The auxiliary compartment 225 is completely separate from compartment 221c in the illustrated embodiment, but may be connected in another embodiment. The auxiliary compartment 225 further includes a zipper closure 226, with a flap 235 to cover the closure and protect it from the elements. A different type of closure 226 may be used in another embodiment, and the flap 235 may be used without the closure 226 or vice versa. Figures 26-27 illustrate the fourth storage compartment 221d. As illustrated in Figures 26-27, the fourth storage compartment 221d is formed by a fourth multi-layer fabric member 236 that is sewn to the main body 213 at the bottom 225 and along the edges 226 of the fourth member 236. The fourth storage compartment 221d has an open top 227, and the compartment 221d is configured to open in a trapezoidal configuration, so that the bottom 225 of the compartment 221d extends outward from the wrap 210 and the open width of the compartment 221d expands generally at an angle toward the top 227.The fourth storage compartment 221 d in this embodiment has two internal dividers 223 to create three subcompartments, and the internal dividers 223 are formed by a single divider member 228 that is folded and connected to the walls of compartment 221 b to form the dividers 223. The top of the divider member 228 is folded and hot-pressed to add durability. In another embodiment, the storage compartments 221 and dividers 223 may be connected to the main body 213 of the enclosure 210 in a different manner. For example, Figure 56 illustrates an embodiment where the storage compartments 221 and dividers 223 are integrally molded with the main body 213 of the enclosure 210. In this embodiment, the main body 213 may be molded in a cylindrical or frustoconical shape, or it may be molded as a flat piece connected at its ends, similar to the flat piece 240 in Figures 11-12. The receiving members 257 or other removable connecting structure may be subsequently attached to the enclosure 210, such as by sewing, adhesive, welding, etc. The envelope 210 in Figure 56 is otherwise similar in construction to the envelope 210 in Figures 6-13 and will not be described in detail elsewhere herein.In another example, an enclosure 210, as shown in Figure 56, can be manufactured by molding the main body 213 separately from the storage compartments 221 and dividers 223, and then connecting the storage compartments 221 and dividers 223 to the main body 213, such as by welding, stitching, or adhesive. In this configuration, all the storage compartments 221 and dividers 223 can be formed from a single continuous molded piece that is connected to the main body 213. The main body member 213 of the wrapping 210 in the embodiment of Figures 6-13 is formed by a flat piece 240 that is wrapped and connected at its ends 241 to form the tubular wrapping 210. The flat piece 240 in this embodiment is illustrated in Figure 11 and is formed by a single integral piece of textile material, which may be a single-layer or multi-layered piece to create a continuous wrapping. In other embodiments, the main body member 213 may be made of discontinuous pieces of material, such as multiple pieces that are sewn at their edges or separated from each other and connected around the periphery by straps or other (permanent or removable) connections. As shown in Figure 11, the flat piece 240 has upper and lower edges 211,212 that have an arc configuration, so that the assembled main body member 213 and the wrap 210 have a tapered width.The flat piece 240 may have a different shape in another embodiment to create a shell 210 with a desired shape. The ends 241 of the flat piece 240 are connected by stitching in one embodiment, but may be joined by other techniques in other embodiments. Once assembled, the top and bottom surfaces of the flat piece 240, as shown in Figure 11, form the outer surface 215 and inner surface 214, respectively, of the main body member 213. As shown in Figure 11, the flat piece 240 may be manufactured with all or substantially all of the components connected to it before connecting the ends 241 to form the main body member 213. In other embodiments, some or all of the components may be connected to the main body member 213 after assembly of the main body member 213. In the embodiment shown in Figures 6-13, the main body member 213 may have a cover 242 that covers the seam or other connection between the ends 241 of the flat piece 240. One embodiment of the cover 242 is shown in Figure 12. In this embodiment, the cover 242 is formed by a patch 243 of a strong and durable woven material to protect the connection. Further, in this embodiment, the cover 242 is formed as a loop assembly that includes the patch 243, as well as a loop member 245 that includes one or more loops 222 as described herein. In this embodiment, the loop member 245 is provided in a MOLLE loop configuration, which is formed by a strip of a textile material (for example, a woven nylon material) that is sewn or otherwise connected at various attachment points 246 to create the loops 222.The strip of material forming the loop member 245 may be provided as a single strip connected to the patch 243 at the joining points 246 or as a self-connecting loop at the joining points 246. As shown in Figures 6-13, a second loop assembly (including the cover 242 and the loop member 245) may be connected to the wrap 210 on the opposite side of the wrap 210 as the connection between the ends 241 of the flat piece 240. In another embodiment, one or more loop members 245 may be connected to the wrap 210 separately from any cover 242 or similar structure. The fitting 200 may include one or more connecting members 250 attached to the shroud 210 and configured to connect removably to the container 102 to support the fitting 200 of the container 102. In one embodiment, the connecting members 250 may be attached to the outer surface of the side wall 150 of the container 102 at a separate location downward from the top of the side wall 150 and / or the top of the container 102. In one embodiment, the fitting 200 includes a plurality of connecting members 250. Each connecting member 250 includes a connector 251 that is configured to connect to the container 102, and, in the embodiment shown in Figures 6-13, each connector 251 is configured to connect to a port 109 in the container 102.The connector 251 in Figures 6-13 is configured for connection such that a portion of the connector 251 is received within port 109, but it may connect to port 109 in a different configuration in another embodiment. The receptacle 102 may include multiple ports 109, and the number of connecting members 250 may be equal to the number of ports 109 in one embodiment. The fitting 200 in the embodiment of Figures 6-13 has four connecting members 250 located at approximately equal intervals around the periphery of the housing 210, i.e., in arcs of approximately 90° to each other around the periphery of the main body 213, and the receptacle 102 has four ports 109 located with approximately the same ratio around the skirt 108.Ports 109 are illustrated as closed openings that extend completely through a horizontal wall (the horizontal portion 108r of the skirt 108), but in other embodiments, ports 109 may have a different configuration. For example, ports 109 may be formed in a vertical wall (e.g., the vertical portion 108v of the skirt 108) or a wall with a different orientation. As another example, ports 109 may not extend completely through the wall, such as if they were a recessed cavity or similar structure. As a further example, ports 109 may not be completely defined or enclosed by the structure, such as an opening or cavity with a slot, so that a portion of connector 251 can slide into and / or engage with the slot. The connector 251 in the embodiment of Figures 6-13 generally has a T-shaped configuration, with an enlarged head 253 and a narrower stem 254 hanging from the head 253. In one embodiment, the head 253 is enlarged relative to the stem 254 in both lateral dimensions (i.e., length and width), as shown in Figures 6, 7, and 10. Furthermore, the head 253 may be enlarged relative to port 109 in one or both lateral dimensions so that the head 253 cannot pass through port 109. In this configuration, the head 253 of the connector 251 rests on port 109, and the stem 254 extends downward through port 109. The head 253 of the connector 251 may be mated with the structure in which port 109 is located, i.e., the upper surface of the horizontal portion. 108r of skirt 108 in the form of realization of Figures 6-13.Connector 251 can be made of any suitable material, and in one embodiment, the connector can be made of molded polyoxymethylene (PMO), also known as acetal. However, in other embodiments, it can be made of other materials, including other polymer materials, using a variety of techniques such as milling, molding / casting, stamping, or other methods. Connector 251 can be provided in different configurations in other embodiments, including different configurations configured to mate with ports 109 as shown in Figures 1-10 and / or configured to mate with other ports 109. Figures 14-19 illustrate examples of different connector 251 configurations, as described elsewhere herein. It is understood that connector 251 can be configured to have a structure that is complementary to the port 109 with which it mates. Each connecting member 250 in the embodiment of Figures 6-13 is removably connected to the housing 210. In one embodiment, each connecting member 250 includes a strap 252 connected to the connector 251 and removably connected to the housing 210. The strap 252 is connected to the stem 254 of the connector 251 in one embodiment, and the strap 252 may also be removably connected to the connector 251 if desired. The strap 252 is connected to the wrap 210 at one end and has a loop 256 at the other end that connects to the connector 251 by extending through a slot 262 in the stem 254 in the embodiment shown in Figures 8 and 13. As shown in Figures 6-8 and 10, when the connectors 251 are connected to the container 102 in this embodiment, the wrap 210 hangs from the straps 252, so that the fitting 200 is supported by the straps 252.Each connector 251 can be connected to the respective port 109 in this embodiment by removing the strap 252, passing the strap 252 and a portion of the stem 254 of the connector 251 down through the port 109 and then reconnecting the strap 252 to the wrap 210. In the embodiment of Figures 6-13, the strap 252 is detachably connected to the wrap 210 by means of a detachable connecting structure in the form of sail-like connecting structures 255. As shown in Figures 10 and 13, the strap 252 and the wrap 210 have complementary sail-like connecting structures 255. The sail-like connection structure 255 of the strap 252 is provided on both opposite outer surfaces of the strap 252, and the sail-like connection structure 255 of the wrap 210 is provided within a receiving member 257 that is connected to the wrap 210, as shown in Figures 8 and 13. The receiving member 257 in this embodiment is a V-shaped structure having two detachable arms 258, with the sail-like connection structure 255 connected to both opposite inner faces of the V-shaped structure.As illustrated in Figures 10 and 13, the strap 252 can be connected to the receiving member 257 by pulling an arm 258 to open the receiving member 257 into a V-shape, inserting the end of the strap 252 so that the complementary sail-like connecting structures 255 engage with each other, then pressing arm 258 toward the other arm 258 to close the receiving member 257 and establish the connection. The configuration of the strap 252 and the receiving member 257 is such that a desired portion of the strap 252's length can be inserted into the receiving member 257, allowing the position of the connector 251 to be adjusted with respect to the wrapping 210. In one embodiment, the straps 252 can be inserted into the receiving members 257 to a length such that the wrapping 210 is taut against the vessel 102.In this configuration, the connecting members 250 and the sheath 210 exert opposing forces on each other, so that the sheath 210 does not move relative to the vessel 102 in any orientation of the vessel 102. Note that the receiving members 257 in the embodiment of Figures 6-13 are connected to the sheath 210, such that part or all of each receiving member 257 is located within one of the storage compartments 221. This configuration maximizes the vertical space available for the connection, allowing a large / long contact area between the strap 252 and the receiving member 257 without requiring the sheath 210 to hang excessively below the port 109.Other removable connecting structures for removably connecting the connecting member 250 and / or the strap 252 of this to the wrap 210 may differ in other embodiments and may be used in other embodiments, including various different fasteners such as hooks, loops, buckles, tabs, hooks, clips, snaps, etc. rq+? i nn / eznz / R / vi Figures 14-19 illustrate additional embodiments of connectors 251 that can be used with the connecting member 250 and port 109 shown in Figures 6-13. Figures 14-15 illustrate an embodiment of a connector 251 that includes one or more flexible tabs 258 configured to allow upward insertion into port 109. The tabs 258 have ramp surfaces 259 that engage with a portion of port 109 to force the tabs 258 to bend when inserted into port 109, and gaps 260 between the tabs 258 that allow the tabs 258 to bend. In this configuration, the tabs 258 are configured to retain the connector 251 within port 109. Figures 16-17 illustrate one embodiment of a connector 251 that includes a hook member 261 that is configured to allow upward insertion into port 109.The hook member 261 is inserted into the port 109 and rotated to engage the hook member 261 with the skirt 108 to support the fitting 200. The strap 252 can be connected to the connector 251 in Figures 14-15 and the connector 251 in Figures 16-17 in the same manner as illustrated in Figures 6-13. Figures 18-19 illustrate an embodiment of a connector 251 that is configured with an enlarged head 253 and a stem 254 as described herein with respect to Figures 6-13, wherein the stem 254 is longer than the stem 254 illustrated in Figures 6-13, and the stem 254 has two grooves 262.The strap 252 in this embodiment has a loose tag end 263, and the use of two slots 262 allows the length of the strap 252 to be adjusted by sliding the connector 251 along the strap 252, while a tension-locking arrangement prevents unwanted slippage of the strap 252 relative to the connector 251 when the strap 252 is under tension. The strap 252 can also be disconnected from the connector 251 by using this same mechanism in one embodiment, but it may contain a thickened portion at the tag end 263 to prevent the tag end 263 from passing through the slots 262 in another embodiment. The connectors 251 in Figures 14-19 allow the straps 252 to be permanently attached to the wrap 210 if desired.In a further embodiment, the connectors 251 of Figures 613 or Figures 18-19 may be configured for upward insertion through port 109 to allow the straps 252 to be permanently connected to the wrap 210, such as by being made of a material that is flexible enough to allow upward insertion into port 109 while being strong enough to support the weight of the fitting 200 and any item supported by the fitting 200. It is further noted that the exemplary embodiments of the connector 251 illustrated herein are formed as a separate piece from the strap 252, but that, in other embodiments, a portion of the strap 252 may serve as the connector 251, such as a removable loop fastened by a button, hook, tab, sail structure, or other removable connection. Figures 47-55 illustrate additional removable connecting structures that can be used to connect the connecting members 250 to an accessory 200 as described herein, such as a wrap 210 as shown in Figures 6-13. Figure 47 illustrates a connecting member 250 in the form of a strap 252 that connects to the accessory 200 by complementary snap connections 310. Figure 48 illustrates a connecting member 250 in the form of a strap 252 that connects to the accessory 200 by complementary magnetic connections 311. Figure 49 illustrates a connecting member 250 in the form of a strap 252 that connects to the accessory 200 by complementary button connections 312. Figure 50 illustrates a connecting member 250 in the form of cords 313 permanently connected to the accessory 200 (in this embodiment, a wrap). 210) that extend to RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI through one of the ports 109 in the vessel 102 and are connected to each other by forming a knot 314. Figure 51 illustrates a connecting member 250 in the form of a strap 252 that is fixedly connected at one end 315 to the fitting 200 (in this embodiment, a wrap 210), with a free end 316 extending upward through one of the ports 109 and coiled downward to secure itself by means of a removable connecting structure in the form of a sailboat connecting structure 255. The strap 252 in Figure 51 further has a reinforcing member 317 located to make contact with the skirt 108 to provide strength and durability to the strap 252 where the strap 252 makes contact with the skirt 108. The reinforcing member 317 can be a or additional layers of the material that forms the 252 belt, or it may be a different material, such as a rubber coating.Figure 52 illustrates a connecting member 250 in the form of a strap 252 that is fixedly connected to the fitting 200 and also connected to a connector 251 that is removably connected to one of the ports 109 of the container 102. In this embodiment, the connector 251 is formed as a c-shaped structure, with a first portion 318 received in the port 109, a second portion 319 received below the skirt 108, and a third portion 320, which is c-shaped and extends around the horizontal portion 108r and downward along the vertical portion 108v of the skirt 108 to connect the first and second portions 318, 319. The lower portion of the vertical portion 108v of the skirt 108 is received between the second and third portions 319, 320 of the connector 251 in the embodiment of Figure 52.Figure 55 illustrates the connecting members 250 in the form of straps 252 that connect to the fitting 200 (in this embodiment, a sheath 210) by means of connecting structures 255 that include receiving members 257 as described herein with respect to Figures 6-13. The connecting members 250 in this embodiment do not have connectors 251, but the straps 252 are. RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI extend upwards through ports 109 and connect to each other in pairs. Additional removable connecting structures 326 are used to connect the straps 252 to each other, which may be sail structures or other removable connecting structures as described herein. The connected straps 252 connect the fitting 200 to the vessel 102 and suspend the fitting 200 from the skirt 108. Figures 53-54 illustrate a connector 251 having a movable locking structure 321 for mating with one of the ports 109 of the vessel 102. The movable locking structure 321 in this embodiment includes two movable locking members 322 connected to a housing 323. The locking members 322 can be moved between an extended position (Figure 53), where the locking members 322 extend out of the housing 323 and are wider than port 109 to engage the skirt 108 around port 109, and a retracted position (Figure 54), where the locking members 322 are retracted into the housing 323, and the connector 251 can be inserted or removed through port 109. A push member 324 (e.g., one or more springs) is located in the housing 323 to push the locking members 322 toward the extended position.Additionally, the locking members 323 have ramped surfaces 325 configured to engage with the edges of port 109 to force the locking members 323 into retracted positions during insertion into port 109. The connector 251 in Figures 53-54 also has a stem 254 with a groove 262 configured to receive a strap 252, similar to the connector 251 in Figures 6-13. When the connector 251 of Figures 53-54 is inserted upward through port 109, the stem 254 extends downward through port 109 and connects to a strap 252 similar to the connecting member 250 in Figures 6-13. Removal of the connector 251 can be accomplished by manipulating the locking members 323 to force them into retracted positions. RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI In other embodiments, the connecting members 250 described herein may be used to directly connect other types of accessories to a container 102 as shown in Figures 1-5 or another container having ports 109 or other structures that can be mated with the connectors 251. In one embodiment, each individual connecting member 250 may be used to connect a different accessory to the container 102. For example, the connecting members 250 could be used to mount accessories, such as individual storage containers or compartments, individual tools, or other devices, components, or accessories to the container 102 itself and other accessories. It is understood that the connecting members 250 may be modified to connect to a different accessory depending on the accessory's structure.For example, the 252 strap may have a structure configured to connect to a different type of accessory, which may contain a complementary connection structure. Figures 28-36 illustrate embodiments of accessories 200, each including an accessory body in the form of an envelope 210 configured to extend around at least a portion of the side wall 150 of the container 102, one or more storage members 220 connected to the envelope 210 and configured to hold various items, and one or more connecting members 250 connected to the envelope 210 and configured to connect removably to the container 102 to support the connection of the envelope 210 to the container 102. In each of these embodiments, the accessory 200 is configured for modular construction by using a plurality of modular sections 270 that can have different structures and functionalities, to enable the creation of a wide variety of different configurations.It is understood that accessory 200 can be provided in other configurations and in other embodiments, including configurations that include additional components not described herein. In the embodiments of Figures 28-34, the fittings 200 consist of a base 264 connected to one or more connecting members 250, with a plurality of modular sections 270 connected to the base 264 to form the shell 210. It is also understood that the connecting members 250 can be configured and / or connected according to any embodiment described herein. The embodiments of Figures 35-36 do not use a base 264, and the fitting 200 is formed by connecting the modular sections 270 together, with the connecting members 250 directly connected to some or all of the modular segments 270.The connecting members 250 are shown in Figures 28-36 as identical to the connecting members 250 in Figures 6-13, and while the connections of the connecting members 250 in Figures 28-36 are not shown in detail, it is understood that the connecting members 250 are connected to the base 264 or to the modular sections 270 by using the same structures illustrated for the connection of the connecting members 250 to the shell 210 in Figures 6-13. In other words, each connecting member 250 includes a connector 251 received in one of the ports 109 of the container 102 and a strap 252 connected to the connector 251, and the base 264 includes receiving members 257 (not shown in this embodiment) with two detachable arms 258 and a sail-like connecting structure 255 for receiving and connecting to the strap 252, as shown and described elsewhere herein.It is also understood that the connecting members 250 and their connections to the vessel 102 and / or the fitting 200 can be configured according to any other embodiment described herein, and that the vessel 102 and / or the fitting 200 can include structures that are complementary to the structure of the connecting members 250. Modular sections 270 can be provided with different structures and functionalities, including different functional connections, to allow for customized construction for a specific purpose. A large quantity and variety of modular sections 270 can be provided, and the desired modular sections 270 can be selected from among them to achieve the desired configuration of the enclosure 210. All modular sections 270 depicted in Figures 28 to 36 include functional connections in the form of storage members 220, and it is understood that different modular sections 270 may have storage members 220 that are configured differently in structural and / or functional ways.For example, different storage members 220 may have different structures, such as different sizes, dimensions, or shapes, internal dividers 233, covers or other closures, reinforcing or protective structures, retention members for holding tools or other devices, waterproofing, insulation, etc. Modular sections 270 may have other types of functional joints in other embodiments, which may perform functions other than storage. For example, such functional joints may include handles or other gripping joints for carrying, attachment points (e.g., for use during transport), customizable points for identification (e.g., patches to identify the contents of pockets), or attachment points for connecting to a different type of container or other structure / device.Such functional joints may be connected to the modular section 270 by means of the connections described herein, such as seam, bond / adhesive, Velcro, or other connectors, etc. Each of these embodiments is described herein primarily with regard to the differentiating features of such embodiments, and it is understood that the 200 fittings of any of the embodiments in Figures 28-36 may include components and features already described herein with regard to the embodiments in Figures 6-27, whose components and features may not be described again in detail for the sake of brevity. Common part numbers may be used to refer to such shared features and components. Figures 28-30 illustrate an embodiment of an accessory 200 where the base 264 is in the form of a tubular wrap configured to extend continuously around the entire side wall 150 of the vessel 102, similar to the main body 213 of the wrap 210 in Figures 6-13. The base 264 is dimensioned similarly to the dimension of the side wall 150, to fit closely to the side wall 150, and has a circular cross-section and a generally truncated conical or tapered cylindrical shape in this embodiment, as described herein. In this configuration, the base 264 has an upper edge 265, a lower edge 266, so that the base 264 extends continuously between the upper and lower edges 265, 266, and the base 264 further has internal and external surfaces 267, 268, so that the internal surface 267 of the base 264 faces the side wall 150.Figures 28-30 show the base 264 laid flat, before complete assembly, which can be achieved by connecting the two ends 272 of the base 264 together to form the tubular structure. These ends 272 can be connected by stitching, welding, adhesives, fasteners, sail-like connections, or other permanent or removable connecting structures. The base 264 is connected to the connecting members 250 and, in one embodiment, includes receiving members (not shown) similar to the receiving members 257 in Figures 6-13 for connection to the connecting members 250. The receiving members in this embodiment are located on the inner surface 267 of the base 264, but RQ+71 nn / C7O7 / R / VI can alternatively be located on the external surface 268. The base 264 also includes a removable connecting structure on the outer surface 268 for connecting to the modular sections 270, which in the embodiment of Figures 28-30 have the form of a sail-like connecting structure 269. The modular sections 270 in this embodiment have a complementary removable connecting structure on their inner surfaces 275 in the form of a sail-like connecting structure 271 for connection to the connecting structures 269 of the base 264. In Figures 28-29, the connecting structure 269 of the base 264 has the form of two separate parallel strips of sail-like material that extend circumferentially around the base 264 when assembled.Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connecting structure 271 of each modular section 270 has the form of two separate parallel strips of sailcloth material extending vertically through the modular section 270, which are perpendicular to the strips of the connecting structure 269 of the base 264 and have sufficient length to couple both strips of the connecting structure 269. In Figure 30, the connecting structure 269 of the base 264 has the form of a single elongated patch of sailcloth material extending circumferentially around the base 264 when assembled, and the connecting structure 271 of each modular section 270 has the form of a single elongated patch of sailcloth material extending vertically through the modular section 270.In other embodiments, different combinations of the connecting structures 269, 271 in Figures 28-30 may be used, or other connecting structures 269, 271 having different additional configurations may be used. The modular sections 270 in Figures 28-30 have substantially the same height as the base 264 (measured between the upper and lower edges 265, 266), so that the edges of the modular sections 270 are all contiguous when installed and are approximately aligned with the upper and lower edges 265, 266 of the base 264. In another embodiment, all the modular sections 270 may have heights equal to or less than the height of the base 264. In the embodiments of Figures 28-30, the modular sections 270 are configured to overlap at the edges 273, and the modular sections 270 include additional connecting structures 274, 278 along the edges 273 to connect adjacent modular sections 270 to each other. For example, as shown in Figure 28, each modular section 270 has a removable connection structure 274 on the inner surface 275 (i.e., facing the vessel 102) along the left edge 273 and a complementary removable connection structure 278 on the outer surface 276 (i.e., facing away from the vessel 102) along the right edge 273. In this configuration, the left edge 273 of each modular section 270 overlaps with the right edge 273 of the adjacent section 270, and the removable connection structures 274, 278 of adjacent modular sections 270 connect to each other.Figure 28 illustrates four interconnected modular sections 270 positioned for connection to the base 264 in Figure 29. It is understood that the left edge 273 of the leftmost modular section 270 would overlap with the right edge 273 of the rightmost modular section 270 when the modular sections 270 are placed on the assembled (i.e., tubular) base 264. In the embodiment of Figure 30, the edges 273 of adjacent modular sections 270 may not overlap and may instead be positioned side by side or separated from each other (e.g., similar to the configuration shown in Figure 34). Figure 31 illustrates another embodiment of a plurality of modular sections 270 that are configured for use with the bases 264 of Figure 28 and could also be used in connection with the base 264 of Figure 33. The modular sections 270 in Figure 31 have different circumferential widths W and can be assembled in a variety of desired combinations to create a custom configuration for the accessory 200. In this configuration, narrower modular sections 270 (e.g., with smaller storage members 220) and wider modular sections 270 (e.g., with larger storage members 220) can be assembled together as desired to create the accessory.For example, a greater number of narrower modular sections 270, a smaller number of wider modular sections 270, or a combination of modular sections 270 having different widths can be created by assembling the fitting 200. In one embodiment, the modular sections 270 can be provided in a finite number of selected widths with proportional widths that allow the assembled modular sections 270 to have the same collective circumferential width as the base 264. As an example, the modular sections 270 can be provided with three different circumferential widths, such as large (1 / 3 the circumferential width of the base 264), medium (1 / 4), and small (1 / 6). Furthermore, the modular sections 270 in Figure 31 have overlapping edges 273 and connecting structures 274, 278 as similarly described above with respect to Figures 28-29.Modular sections 270, similar to modular sections 270 in Figure 31, can be used in connection with Figures 32-36, using similar concepts, with the corresponding structural modifications. Figures 32-33 illustrate one embodiment of a fitting 200 where the base 264 is in the form of a pair of separate annular bands 277 configured to extend continuously around the entire side wall 150 of the vessel 102. The base 264 generally includes a plurality of bands 277 and may include more than two bands 277 in another embodiment. The base 264 is dimensioned similarly to the dimension of the side wall 150, to fit closely to the side wall 150, and the upper band 277 may have a slightly greater length (flat) and diameter (assembled) than the lower band 277, to fit the generally truncated conical shape of the side wall 150 of the vessel. Each of the bands 277 of the base 264 has internal and external surfaces 267, 268, so that the internal surface 267 of the base 264 faces the side wall 150.Figure 32 shows the base 264 laid flat, before complete assembly, which can be achieved by connecting the two ends 272 of each respective band 277 together to form an annular structure, using any of the connection techniques described herein. The base 264 is connected to the connecting members 250, such that all / both bands 277 are connected to and supported by the connecting members 250. In one embodiment, the base 264 includes receiving members 257 similar to the receiving members 257 in Figures 6-13 for connecting to the connecting members 250, and these receiving members 257 are fixedly connected to both / all of the bands 277 and extend through the spaces between the bands 277. The receiving members 257 in this embodiment are connected to and positioned on the inner surfaces 267 of the bands 277, but alternatively they can be positioned on the outer surface 268.The base 264 in Figures 32-33 also includes a removable connecting structure on the outer surface 268 for connecting to the modular sections 270, which in the embodiment of Figures 32-33 have the form of a sail-like connecting structure 269. The modular sections 270 in this embodiment have a complementary removable connecting structure on their inner surfaces 275 in the form of a sail-like connecting structure 271 for connection to the connecting structures 269 of the base 264. In Figure 33, each of the bands 277 of the base 264 has a removable connecting structure 269 in the form of a strip of sail-like material that extends circumferentially around the band 277 when assembled and has approximately the same height and circumferential width as the band 277.Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connecting structure 271 of each modular section 270 is in the form of a patch of sailcloth material that is tall enough to span both bands 277 and couple both strips of the connecting structure 269. It is understood that the connecting structures 269, 271 of the base 264 and the modular sections 270 may have other configurations as described herein. In addition, the modular sections 270 in Figures 32-33 have overlapping edges 273 and connecting structures 274, 278 as similarly described above with respect to Figures 28-29. Figure 34 illustrates an embodiment of an accessory 200 where the base 264 is in the form of a tubular wrap configured to extend continuously around the entire side wall 150 of the vessel 102, similar to the bases 264 in Figures 28-30. In the embodiment of Figure 34, the modular sections 270 are connected to the base 264 by non-removable connecting structures, such as stitching, bonding (e.g., adhesives or welding), or a combination thereof. In Figure 34, the stitching 279 extends around the periphery of the modular section 270. Furthermore, in the embodiment of Figure 34, the modular sections 270 do not overlap, and the edges 273 of adjacent sections 270 are positioned adjacent and slightly separated from each other, but the edges 273 can be positioned immediately adjacent to each other if desired.In another embodiment, the edges 273 of adjacent modular sections 270 overlap, and the seam 279 extends across both sections 270 and the base 264 in the overlapping portions. In a further embodiment, the non-overlapping configuration of Figure 34 can be used in connection with a removable connecting structure, as in Figures 28-30. Figures 35-36 illustrate embodiments of an accessory 200 where a plurality of modular sections 270 are connected together to form a casing 210 in the form of a tubular envelope configured to extend continuously around the entire side wall 150 of the vessel 102, similar to the main body 213 of the casing 210 in Figures 6-13. The casing 210 is dimensioned similarly to the dimension of the side wall 150, to fit closely to the side wall 150, and has a circular cross-section and a generally frustoconical or tapered cylindrical shape in this embodiment, as described herein. In this configuration, the casing 210 has internal and external surfaces 267, 268, such that the internal surface 267 of the casing 210 faces the side wall 150.Figures 35-36 show the flat-laid shell 210 before complete assembly, which can be achieved by connecting the two ends 272 of the shell 210 together to form the tubular structure. These ends 272 can be connected by sewing, welding, adhesives, fasteners, sail connections, or other permanent or removable connecting structures, and in one embodiment, the ends 272 of the shell 210 can be connected to each other in the same manner as the modular sections 270 are connected to each other. The shell 210 is connected to the connecting members 250, and in the embodiments of Figures 35-36, each of the modular sections 270 has a receiving member 257 similar to the receiving members 257 in Figures 6-13 for connection to the connecting members 250.The receiving members 257 in this embodiment are connected to the outer surface 268 of the envelope 210 partially within the storage compartments 220, but alternatively they can be connected elsewhere, such as the inner surface 267. The modular sections 270 in the embodiments of Figures 35-36 are configured to overlap at the edges 273, such that the overlapping portions connect to each other. In the embodiment of Figure 35, the overlapping portions at the edges 273 of adjacent sections 270 are connected by non-removable connecting structures, such as stitching, bonding (e.g., adhesives or welding), or a combination thereof. The stitching 279 in this embodiment is illustrated as extending around the periphery of each modular section 270, but the stitching 279 may be present only at the locations of the overlapping portions near the edges 273 in another embodiment.In the embodiment of Figure 36, the modular sections 270 include removable connecting structures 274, 278 along the edges 273 to connect adjacent modular sections 270 to each other, as similarly described above with respect to Figures 28-29. Figures 37-44 illustrate embodiments of the fittings 200, each configured as an insulating member 280 that can be selectively attached to and removed from the vessel 102. The insulating members 280 in Figures 37-44 generally have an insulating body 281 and one or more connecting members 250 connected to the insulating body 281 and configured to be removably connected to the vessel 102 to support the connection of the insulating body 281 to the vessel 102. The insulating body 281 for each of these embodiments may include various insulation structures, such as vacuum insulation in one embodiment. In other embodiments, the insulating body 281 may utilize filler-type insulation and / or low-conductivity materials, among other insulation structures and techniques. Examples of such insulation include fiber wadding, monolithic foam structures (permanent or removable), injected foam, particulate material (e.g., insulating microspheres or foam pellets), and others. Each of the insulating bodies 281 in Figures 37-44 has a bottom wall 282 and a side wall 283 that extend upward to define a cavity 281a, which receives a portion of the container 102 to insulate the container 102. In another embodiment, the insulating body 281 may lack a bottom wall 282, so that the side wall 283 is formed as a tubular structure.In general, the insulating member 280 may have a thermal conductivity through its walls, including its side wall 283 and / or bottom wall 282, that is lower than the thermal conductivity through the walls (e.g., the side wall 150) of the vessel 102. For example, the insulating member 280 may have a thermal conductivity through its walls that is at least 50% lower than the conductivity through the walls of the vessel 102. In another embodiment, the insulating member 280 may instead be configured as a protective member without internal insulation, in which case the thermal conductivity through its walls is at least 25% lower than the conductivity through the walls of the vessel 102. Figures 37-38 illustrate an embodiment of an insulating member 280 having a generally cylindrical side wall 283 that is similar in shape to the outer surface 154 of the side wall 150 of the lower portion of the vessel 102 below the skirt 108 and receives the lower portion of the side wall 150 of the vessel. The insulating body 281 has an open top 284 that is configured to be positioned below the skirt 108, and in one embodiment, the top 284 of the insulating body 281 is received within the space 155 defined by the skirt 108.The connecting members 250 in this embodiment are in the form of straps 252 connected at a first end or portion 285 to the outer surface 286 of the side wall 283 of the insulating body 281, such as by means of a removable connecting structure (e.g., snaps or Velcro structures) or a permanent or semi-permanent connecting structure (e.g., adhesive or other bonding material). The first end or portion 285 may be connected to another portion of the insulating body 281, such as the inner surface of the side wall 283, in another embodiment. The connecting members 250 also have a second end or portion 287 that is removably connected to the outer surface 286 of the side wall 283 by means of complementary removable connections, e.g., Velcro connecting structures 255, on the connecting member 250 and the insulating body 281.To connect the insulating member 280 to the vessel 102, the second portion 287 of each connecting member 250 is inserted upward through one of the ports 109 in the skirt 108 of the vessel 102 and wrapped downward around the skirt 108 and along the side wall 283 of the insulating body 281 to connect to the connecting structures 255 in the insulating body 281. The connecting structures 255 in the insulating body 281 may be provided as a receiving member 257 as described with respect to other embodiments herein, or as another removable connecting structure. It is understood that other embodiments of the connecting members 250 may also be used in connection with this embodiment, including other configurations of the connecting members 250 described herein. Figures 39-40 illustrate another embodiment of an insulating member 280 having a side wall 283 comprising a lower side wall portion 283a, an upper side wall portion 283b having a width / diameter greater than the lower side wall portion 283a, and a shoulder portion 283c extending outward between the lower side wall portion 283a and the upper side wall portion 283b to increase the width / diameter of the side wall 283. The lower side wall portion 283a has a shape similar to the external surface 154 of the side wall 150 of the lower portion of the vessel 102 (below the skirt 108) and receives part of the lower portion of the side wall 150 of the vessel. The upper sidewall portion 283b has a width or diameter that is greater than the width / diameter of the skirt 108, so that the skirt 108 can be received through the open top 284 of the insulating body 281.Each connecting member 250 in this embodiment includes a strap 252 with a connector 251 as shown in Figures 6-13 for connecting to one of the ports 109 of the vessel 102. The connecting members 250 in this embodiment also have a distal end or portion 287 that is removably connected to the external surface 286 of the side wall 283 by complementary removable connections, e.g., sail-like connecting structures 255 on the connecting member 250 and the insulating body 281. The insulating member 280 also has supports 288 distributed around the internal surface 289 of the upper side wall portion 283b, such that each of the straps 252 passes through one of the supports 288.To connect the insulating member 280 to the vessel 102, the second portion 287 of each connecting member 250 is inserted downwards through the respective port 109 to engage the connector 251 with the port 109 and then upwards through the respective support 288. The straps 252 are then extended over the top portion 284 and tensioned to fit the bottom 106 of the vessel 102 to the lower wall 282 of the insulating body 281, and the connecting members 250 are then connected to the insulating body 281 by means of the removable connecting structures 255. The connecting structures 255 on the insulating body 281 may be provided as a receiving member 257 as described with respect to other forms of rq+? i nn / eznz / R / vi embodiment herein, or as another removable connecting structure.It is understood that other embodiments of connection members 250 may also be used in connection with this embodiment, including other configurations of connection members 250 described herein. Figures 41-44 illustrate additional insulating accessories for use in connection with the vessel 102, shown connected to the vessel 102 together with the insulating member 280 of Figures 37-38. Figures 41-42 illustrate an insulated lid 290 comprising a closed top wall 291, an inner wall 292 extending downward from the top wall 291 and into the top portion 104 of the vessel 102, and an outer wall 293 also extending downward from the top wall 291 and out of the vessel 102 to cover the upper portion of the side wall 150 and fit over the rim 102r. The rim 102r is received within a channel 294 between the inner and outer walls 292, 293, and a gasket or other seal 117 connects to the inner wall 292 within the channel 294 to couple the vessel 102.The outer wall 293 includes cutouts 295 that receive the handle mounts 110 so that the lower portion of the lid 290 can extend downwards near or be coupled with the skirt 108. The insulated lid 290 can be insulated using various insulating structures, including any of the insulating structures described herein. The insulated lid 290 in combination with the insulating member 280 of Figures 37-38 (as shown in Figures 41-42) creates a configuration where substantially the entire vessel 102 is thermally insulated. It is understood that the insulated lid 290 can be modified for use with a different insulating member 280, including for use with the insulating member 280 in Figures 39-40. It is also understood that an uninsulated lid with a similar structure can be constructed in another embodiment. RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI Figures 42-43 illustrate an insulated collar 296 that includes an expandable insulating body 297 that wraps around an upper portion of the side wall 150 of the vessel 102. The insulated collar 296 in this embodiment uses a gasket 298 and a removable fastener 299 to create an expandable configuration, so that the collar 296 can fit snugly with the upper portion of the side wall 150 below the vessel 102. The gasket 298 may be configured as a hinge with a pin in one embodiment, but it may have different configurations in other embodiments, including any structure that allows the width of the insulating body 297 to expand by twisting or bending at the gasket 298. Multiple gaskets 298 may also be used.In this embodiment, the insulating body 297 includes body portions 297a, 297b first and second that are joined at joint 298, so that body portions 297a and 297b can be moved away from each other by bending or twisting at joint 298 to fit over rim 102r, as shown in Figure 43. Body portions 297a and 297b can then be removably connected to each other by using fastener 299, which may be a sail-type connection or another removable fastener described herein. Each body portion 297a, 297b of the insulating body 297 also includes cutouts 295 that receive the handle mounts 110 so that the lower part of the collar 296 can rest on the skirt 108 and the handle mounts 110. The insulated collar 296 can be insulated by the use of various insulating structures, including any of the insulating structures described herein.The collar 296 can also use various other expansion structures, including an elastically expandable structure or multiple rigid pieces connected by elastically expandable portions. The insulated collar 296 in combination with the insulating member 280 of Figures 37-38 (as shown in Figures 43-44) creates a configuration where substantially the entire vessel 102 is thermally insulated. It is understood that the insulated collar 296 can be modified for use with a... RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI different insulating member 280, even for use with insulating member 280 in Figures 39-40. It is also understood that a non-insulated collar with a similar structure can be constructed in another embodiment. Figures 45-46 illustrate another embodiment of an accessory for connecting to a vessel 102 as described herein, in the form of a non-insulated collar 300 configured to wrap around the upper portion of the side wall 150 of the vessel 102. The collar 300 includes a flexible collar body 301 having complementary removable fasteners 302 at or near opposite ends 303 of the collar body 301 that connect to each other to secure the collar 300 to the vessel 102. The collar body 301 has cutouts 304 that receive handle mounts 110 so that the lower portion of the collar 300 can rest on the skirt 108 and the handle mounts 110. The collar 300 in Figures 45-46 also has pockets or storage compartments 305 attached to the outer surface 306 of the collar body 301, to provide additional storage capacity.The collar 300 in Figure 46 is illustrated for mounting on the vessel 102 together with the shroud 210 of Figures 6-13. The collar 300 in Figure 45 is configured to support the shroud 210 by means of a plurality of connecting members 250 in the form of straps 252 that are connected to the collar 300 and extend downwards from the collar 300 to support the shroud 210. In the embodiment of Figure 45, the straps 252 are fixedly connected to the inner surface of the collar 300 (e.g., by stitching and / or adhesive) and removably connected to the shroud 210 by means of a removable connecting structure in the form of sail-like connecting structures 255 that include the receiving members 257 connected to the cover 210 as shown in Figures 6-13.The collar 300 rests on the skirt 108 and the handle mounts 110, and the straps 252 extend downwards from the collar 300 and through the ports 109 to connect to the shroud 210. In other embodiments, different types of connecting members 250 can be used to connect the collar 300 to the shroud 210. For example, in another embodiment, the connecting members 250 can be removably connected to the collar 300, and can be removably or permanently connected to the shroud 210. Figures 57-59 illustrate another embodiment of an accessory 200 configured as a rod holder 330 that can be selectively attached to and removed from the container 102, for example, to hold a fishing rod. The rod holder 330 includes a rod holder body 331 configured to hold an elongated, rod-shaped article (not shown), such as a fishing rod, and a mounting structure 332 connected to the rod holder body 331 and configured to removably mount the rod holder 330 to the container 102. The rod holder body 331 in Figures 57-59 is specifically configured to hold a fishing rod with an attached reel, but it may be capable of holding other elongated articles, or the rod holder body 331 may be configured differently to hold a different elongated article.In this embodiment, the rod holder body 331 has a generally cylindrical side wall 333 defining a cavity 334 configured to receive the elongated article, with a first end 335 that is open and a second end 336 opposite the first end 335. The second end 336 is open in the embodiment of Figures 57-59, but alternatively it may be closed. The first end 335 is also flared to facilitate insertion of the elongated article. An elongated groove 337 extends along a portion of the height of the side wall 333 and is configured to receive a portion of the elongated article that extends outward and / or transversely from the direction of elongation of the article, such as a fishing reel assembly.In the case of a fishing rod, the reel assembly is received in slot 337, so that the reel itself is positioned outside cavity 334, and the rod is substantially fixed against downward movement and rotation within cavity 334. The rod can be easily removed by pulling upward on the rod holder body 331. The mounting structure 332 includes at least one mounting base 338 fixed to the rod holder body 331 and a coupling member 339 connected to the mounting base 338. In the embodiment of Figures 57-59, the mounting structure 332 includes two mounting bases 338 that are separated vertically or longitudinally along the side wall 333, and the mounting bases 338 can be integrally formed with the rod holder body 331, such as by molding. The mounting structure 332 further includes a support structure 340 that connects the coupling member 339 to the mounting bases 338 to support the coupling member 339.The support structure 340 in Figures 57-59 includes two mounting plates 341 that are configured to connect to the mounting bases 338, such as by means of fasteners 342, and an extension 343 that extends between the mounting plates 341, where the coupling member 339 is connected to the extension 343. As shown in Figures 57-59, the coupling member 339 extends outward and then downward from the extension 343 to define a receiver 344 between the extension 343 and the coupling member 339. The rod holder 330 connects to the vessel 102 by inserting the coupling member 339 into the opening 152 of the vessel 102, such that the top 153 of the side wall 150 and the lip 102r are received within the receiver 344. In this configuration, the coupling member 339 mates with the inner surface 159 of the vessel 102, and the extension 343 mates with the lip 102r and the skirt 108 to provide at least RQt, I nn / C7r>7 / R / VI three separate contact points for stability. The coupling member 339 includes an inwardly curved or otherwise convex portion 345 forming a contact point 346 for mating the internal surface 159 of the vessel 102, and the distal end 347 of the coupling member 339 extends outward from the contact point 346 to assist in the insertion of the rim 102r into the receiver 344. The receiver 344 in this configuration includes an upper portion 348, a narrow intermediate portion 349 defined by the convex portion 345 of the coupling member 339, and a lower portion 350 that is open for the insertion of the rim 102r. The intermediate portion 349 has a smaller maximum width than the upper portion 348 and the lower portion 350, wherein the smallest width is at the contact point 346.The width of the lower portion 350 increases continuously from the contact point 346 to the distal end 347 of the coupling member 339. In the embodiment of Figures 57-59, the coupling member 339 and the extension 343 are formed from a single piece of large-gauge wire bent to form the coupling member 339 and the extension 343 in the configuration described herein. The mounting plates 341 are connected to the portion of the wire that forms the extension 343 by welding or another joining technique, but other connecting structures may be used in other embodiments. It is understood that a mounting structure 332 as described herein may be connected to a structure other than a rod holder body 331, such as to support other functional components on the rim 102r of a vessel 102. For example, the fitting 200 may be configured with a different type of support to hold a different type of item, or it may be configured with a functionally entirely different component connected to the mounting structure 332. Therefore, the mounting structure 332 may be considered to be configured to connect to a functional component, to mount the functional component to the vessel 102. Furthermore, the rod holder 330 may be configured with a rod holder body 331 that has a different type of mounting structure 332, including a mounting structure that is configured to connect to a different portion of the vessel, such as the skirt 108 or a port 109. This document describes various embodiments of containers and container assemblies, including various components and features. In other embodiments, the accessories and container assemblies may be provided with any combination of such components and features. It is also understood that in other embodiments, the various devices, components, and features of the accessories and container assemblies described herein may be constructed from similar structural and functional elements having different configurations, including different ornamental appearances. The embodiments of container accessories and assemblies that include the accessories described herein offer advantages over existing accessories for use with portable containers, including existing bags and organizers. For example, the accessory can be securely mounted on a container without concern for slippage or disconnection due to the configurations of the various connecting members described herein. As another example, the accessory can be mounted on a container without occupying any internal space. Furthermore, the accessory can be mounted on a container while simultaneously allowing a lid to be placed on top, particularly a lid with a hermetic seal (e.g., a gasket-based seal).As another example, the 210 wrap can be tightly fitted to the 102 container, so that the 210 wrap does not move relative to the 102 container in any orientation of the 102 container. As another example, the various modular 210 wraps described herein can provide a high degree of customization for desired functionality, appearance, and structure. As another example, the insulating members 280 and 300 described herein can be used to provide effective insulation to an uninsulated 102 container and allow the conversion of a 102 container between insulated and uninsulated configurations as required for functionality. As a further example, the 330 rod holder described herein provides quick and reliable mounting on a 102 container to support a fishing rod or other elongated item.Various other ways of making the accessories described herein provide similar advantageous functionality, as well as the versatility of use of container 102. Still other advantages are recognizable by people of the middle level of the trade. This document describes and illustrates various embodiments and alternative examples. A person of average skill would appreciate the features of the individual embodiments and the possible combinations and variations of the components. A person of average skill would further appreciate that any of the embodiments could be provided in any combination with the other embodiments disclosed herein. It is understood that the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or core features. The examples and embodiments presented herein should therefore be regarded in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and the invention should not be limited to the details provided herein. The terms first, second, upper, lower, etc.The terms "horizontal" and "vertical," as used herein, are intended for illustrative purposes only and do not limit the forms of implementation in any way. In particular, these terms do not imply any order or position of the components modified by such terms. Furthermore, the term "plurality," as used herein, indicates any number greater than one, whether jointly or separately, as necessary, up to and including infinity. Additionally, as used herein, "horizontal" and "vertical" are general relative terms. The definition of "vertical" is not limited to structures that are exactly perpendicular to the ground, the definition of "horizontal" is not limited to structures that are exactly parallel to the ground, and reference to different components as horizontal and vertical does not imply that these components are exactly perpendicular to each other.Consequently, although specific embodiments were illustrated and described, numerous modifications can be considered without departing significantly from the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. An accessory for use with a portable container having a bottom and a side wall extending upwards from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening, wherein the accessory comprises: an envelope configured to extend around at least a portion of the side wall of the container, wherein the envelope comprises a plurality of separately formed modular sections connected to each other around the at least a portion of the side wall of the container, wherein the plurality of modular sections comprises: a first modular section having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end and extending around a first portion of the side wall of the container, wherein the first modular section has a first structural configuration;a second modular section having a third end connected to the first end of the first modular section and a fourth end opposite the third end, wherein the second modular section extends around a second portion of the side wall of the vessel and has a second structural configuration that is different from the first structural configuration; and at least one additional modular section connected between the second end of the first modular section and the fourth end of the second modular section and extending around a third portion of the side wall of the vessel; and a first connecting member connected to the shell and configured to support the connection of the shell to the vessel.

2. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the first structural configuration includes a first functional joint, and the second structural configuration includes a second functional joint that is different from the first functional joint.

3. The accessory according to claim 2, wherein the first functional joint comprises a first storage member, and the second functional joint comprises a second storage member that is configured differently from the first storage member.

4. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the second structural configuration differs from the first structural configuration in that it has at least one of different peripheral sizes and different peripheral shapes.

5. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the first and second modular sections are arranged such that the first end of the first modular section overlaps, either above or below, the third end of the second modular section.

6. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of modular sections are removably connected to each other by means of removable connecting structures, including a first removable connecting structure between the first end of the first modular section and the third end of the second modular section.

7. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the enclosure further comprises a base configured to extend around at least a portion of the side wall of the container, wherein the plurality of modular sections are further connected to the base.

8. The accessory according to claim 6, wherein the base comprises a first annular band and a second annular band separated below the first annular band, wherein the first and second annular bands are configured to extend around the entire side wall of the container, and wherein each of the plurality of modular sections is connected to the first and second annular bands.

9. The accessory according to claim 6, wherein the base comprises a tubular wrap configured to extend around the entire side wall of the container and having a height measured between an upper peripheral edge and a lower peripheral edge thereof, wherein the plurality of modular sections have heights that are equal to or less than the height of the base, and the plurality of modular sections have upper and lower edges that are contiguous with each other around the entire periphery of the base.

10. The accessory according to claim 6, wherein the first connecting member is connected to the base.

11. The accessory according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of connecting members, including the first connecting member, connected to the casing and configured to support the connection of the casing to the container.

12. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the first connection member RQ+71 nn / C7O7 / R / VI includes a connector configured to engage with a port in the container, so that a portion of the connector is received through the port.

13. An accessory for use with a portable container having a bottom and a side wall extending upwards from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening, wherein the accessory comprises: an envelope comprising a base configured to extend around at least a portion of the side wall of the container and a plurality of separately formed modular sections connected to the base, wherein the plurality of modular sections comprises: a first modular section connected to the base and extending around a first portion of the side wall of the container, wherein the first modular section has a first structural configuration; a second modular section connected to the base and extending around a second portion of the side wall of the container, wherein the second modular section has a second structural configuration that is different from the first structural configuration;and at least one additional modular section connected to the base and extending around a third portion of the side wall of the vessel; and a connecting member connected to the base and configured to support the connection of the base to the vessel, wherein the base supports the plurality of modular sections.

14. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the first structural configuration includes a first functional joint, and the second structural configuration includes a second functional joint that is different from the first functional joint.

15. The accessory according to claim 14, wherein the first functional joint comprises a first storage member, and the second functional joint comprises a second storage member that is configured differently from the first storage member.

16. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the second structural configuration differs from the first structural configuration in that it has at least one of different peripheral sizes and different peripheral shapes.

17. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the plurality of modular sections are arranged such that a left end of each modular section overlaps, either above or below, a right edge of an adjacent modular section.

18. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the first and second modular sections are positioned adjacent to each other, and a left edge of the second modular section overlaps, either above or below, a right edge of the first modular section.

19. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the base is annular and is configured to extend around the entire side wall of the container, and wherein the plurality of modular sections extend around the entire side wall of the container.

20. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the plurality of modular sections are removably connected to the base by means of removable connection structures.

21. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the base comprises a first annular band and a second annular band separated below the first annular band, wherein the first and second annular bands are configured to extend around the entire side wall of the container, and wherein each of the plurality of modular sections is connected to the first and second annular bands.

22. The accessory according to claim 12, wherein the base comprises a tubular envelope configured to extend around the entire side wall of the container and having a height measured between an upper peripheral edge and a lower peripheral edge thereof, wherein the plurality of modular sections have heights that are equal to or less than the height of the base, and the plurality of modular sections have upper and lower edges that are contiguous with each other around the entire periphery of the base.

23. A method comprising: providing a plurality of separate modular sections, each having a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposite left and right side edges, wherein at least two of the modular sections have different structural characteristics;and connecting the plurality of modular sections together to form an annular envelope extending around a periphery defining a passage, wherein each of the modular sections extends around a portion of the periphery of the envelope, and wherein the plurality of modular sections are arranged so that the left edge of each modular section is close to the right edge of an adjacent modular section, wherein the envelope is configured to couple with a portable container having a bottom and a side wall extending upward from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening, such that a portion of the portable container is received within the passage of the envelope.

24. The method according to claim 23, wherein the plurality of modular sections is provided as part of a larger plurality of separate modular sections having a plurality of different structural features, and the method further comprises selecting the plurality of modular sections from the larger plurality of modular sections.

25. The method according to claim 23, wherein the different structural features comprise at least one of different functional joints, different peripheral sizes, and different peripheral shapes.

26. The method according to claim 23, wherein the plurality of modular sections are arranged such that the left edge of each modular section overlaps, either above or below, the right edge of the respective adjacent modular section.

27. The method according to claim 23, further comprising an annular base configured to extend around the periphery of the envelope, wherein connecting the plurality of modular sections to each other comprises connecting the modular sections separately to the base.

28. The method according to claim 23, wherein the plurality of modular sections are removably connected to each other by means of the coupling of removable connecting structures.

29. The method according to claim 23, further comprising connecting a plurality of connecting members to the casing, wherein the plurality of connecting members are configured to connect to the portable container.

30. The method according to claim 28, further comprising: coupling the envelope to the portable container, such that the portion of the portable container is received within the passage of the envelope by connecting the plurality of connecting members to a plurality of ports on the portable container.

31. A vessel assembly comprising: a portable vessel having a bottom and a side wall extending upward from the bottom to define an internal cavity with a top opening, wherein the vessel includes a port; and an insulating member connected to the vessel, wherein the insulating member comprises: an insulating body having a bottom wall and an insulating side wall defining a cavity, wherein the portable vessel is received within the cavity of the insulating body such that the bottom of the vessel faces the bottom wall of the insulating body, and the side wall of the portable vessel faces the insulating side wall of the insulating body, and wherein the insulating body has a thermal conductivity through the insulating side wall that is less than the thermal conductivity through the side wall of the vessel;and a connecting member comprising a connector connected to the port, wherein the connecting member is connected to the insulating body and supports the connection of the insulating body to the container.

32. The container assembly according to claim 31, wherein the container further comprises a skirt having a horizontal portion extending outward from the side wall around a periphery of the side wall, wherein the insulating body is located below the horizontal portion of the skirt, and wherein the port is located above the skirt.

33. The container assembly according to claim 31, wherein the container further comprises a skirt extending outwards from the side wall around a periphery of the side wall, and wherein the cavity receives the skirt so that the insulating body extends over the skirt and wherein the port is located over the skirt.

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