Modular Cooler Apparatus and System

US20190178565A1Inactive Publication Date: 2019-06-13HORTON REBECCA
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2019-06-13
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Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

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

[0001] Not Applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not Applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX

[0003] Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention

[0004] The present invention is in the technical field of containers. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to containers for transporting items. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to containers for transporting items at different temperatures. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to containers for simultaneously transporting items at ambient temperatures and items at non-ambient temperatures. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to coolers for transporting or storing items at non-amb...

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[0138]For the purpose of illustration, the present invention is shown in the preferred embodiments of apparatuses and systems for transporting sets of items at different temperatures using a modular tote pack and cooler system, which comprises a cooler, a detachable tote, and a means of securely affixing the tote to the top of the cooler for facilitating balanced and compact portability as a combined unit. The embodiments disclosed include an embodiment in which the modular tote and cooler are bound together by a set of buckles and straps, a round embodiment that efficiently reduces material use relative to volume, an embodiment that may be used as a backpack when the modular tote and cooler are used as a combined unit, an embodiment in which the modular tote and cooler are bound together by a zipper when used as a combined unit, and an embodiment that uses a system of straps to combine the modular tote and cooler as a single unit. These embodiments are not intended to limit the sco...