US20190178565A1

US20190178565A1 - Modular Cooler Apparatus and System

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Publication number: US20190178565A1
Application number: US15/839,697
Authority: US
Inventors: Rebecca Horton
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-12-12
Filing date: 2017-12-12
Publication date: 2019-06-13

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.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

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-ambient temperatures with detachable totes for transporting or storing items at non-ambient temperatures. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention relate generally to coolers and totes that may be used separately or as a combined unit in order to transport items at different temperatures.

2. Description of the Related Art

The broad concept of ice chests or coolers is generally known. However, these inventions usually involve stand-alone apparatuses that are not well suited for transporting items at different temperatures.
It is also known to use ice chests or coolers with auxiliary storage compartments. However, these auxiliary storage compartments are unable to be detached and used separately as a self-contained unit.
Additionally, it is known to use soft-sided ice chests. However, these soft-side ice chests are not able to support totes in a well-balanced manner.
It is also known to use soft-sided ice chests with auxiliary storage compartments. However, these auxiliary storage compartments usually involve a small pocket or an additional chamber in the lid and are not detachable for use as a separate self-contained unit.
Further, it is known to use soft-sided ice chests that use straps. However, these inventions often use straps for merely carrying the ice chests and are not utilized for securing detachable totes.
It is also known to use soft-sided ice chests that use zippers. However, these inventions limit the use of zippers to access the interior of the ice chest or a pocket and are not generally used to connect detachable totes in a well-balanced manner.
Additionally, it is also known to use known to modular ice chests. However, the modular ice chests usually utilize inserts for specific functions, such as can holders or light attachments.
Moreover, ice chests that use totes are also known. However, theses inventions do not take into account balancing for compact portability.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Ice chests or coolers are insulated containers, which are commonly used for transporting items that require to be maintained within a certain temperature range. When maintaining cold temperatures, ice chests or coolers often generate an accumulation of moisture within the container either due to melting ice or condensation, which may damage items that are susceptible to moisture. Similarly, when maintaining warm temperatures, moisture may accumulate in the container from the condensation of steam. Ice chests or coolers are useful for transporting food or drink; however, sometimes it is also desirable to simultaneously transport items that are maintained at temperatures that differ from that of the ice chest or cooler, especially with items that may be damaged at extreme temperatures or by moisture and separately transporting these items may be problematic. Theses other items may be stored in separate containers from an ice chest or cooler; however, particular problems and difficulties arise in transporting these multiple containers, which can result in lost containers or requiring multiple trips to transfer the containers to the point of use. Additionally, the efficient transport of sets of items that are maintained at different temperatures requires the management of weight distribution and a balanced center of mass. Furthermore, when all items being transported require the same temperature, dedicated compartments for other temperatures are merely wasted space. Because of these problems, the challenge presented is to develop a modular apparatus that allows a cooler, which substantially maintains its interior temperature, and detachable tote, which may used for transporting other items, to be securely affixed together in a well-balanced manner, which allows for the efficient transport of the combined unit. The Modular Cooler Apparatus and System invention was developed in part to provide a modular apparatus that provides an option for transporting sets of items at different temperatures.
In broad embodiment, the present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures using a modular tote and cooler system, which comprises a modular cooler, a detachable modular tote, and a means of securely affixing the modular tote to the top of the modular cooler for facilitating compact portability. It should be understood by one familiar with the art that the coolers in the present invention include any type of insulated container, which is intended to store items at non-ambient temperatures. Additionally, it should be understood by one familiar with the art that the totes of the present invention encompass bags, sacks, boxes, totes or any other containers for dry goods or items that are stored at ambient temperatures, which attach to the top of coolers in well-balanced and stable manners.
In more preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures comprising a soft-sided modular cooler, which comprises an insulated base and an insulated lid that connect together in a sealable fashion using a water proof zipper opening and strap connection points; a detachable soft-sided tote, which comprises a canvas exterior, a pocket, handle straps, and strap connection points; and connecting straps comprising seatbelt webbing, stitched loops, an tension locks with gates, which securely bind the detachable tote to the top of the cooler in a well-balanced fashion. A drawstring bag may also be disposed within the detachable tote. Since the tote is detachable, the cooler and tote may optionally be used separately. The strap system allows the ice chest and tote pack to be combined into a single, well-balanced unit with a stable center of mass, although it should be understood by one familiar with the art that other connection systems could be used to securely mount the tote to the top of the cooler. When not is use, the soft-side cooler and soft-sided tote may be collapsed in order to minimize the space needed for storage.
In other preferred embodiments, the modular tote and modular cooler connect together using a zipper system, which eliminates the use of buckle and belts, although it should be understood by one familiar with the art that other connection systems could be used to securely mount the modular tote to the top of the modular cooler.
In other preferred embodiments, the modular tote and modular cooler are rounded in order to reduce the amount of material used in the apparatus and to minimize the surface area relative to the interior volume of the modular tote and modular cooler. It should be understood by one familiar with the art that other shapes could be used for the modular tote and the modular cooler.
In other more preferred embodiments, the present invention also relates to apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures, the apparatus comprising: a modular tote, the modular tote comprising an accessible inner space, one or more horizontal tote straps, a tote top, and a tote bottom; a modular cooler, the modular cooler comprising an insulated inner chamber, a cooler access door, one or more horizontal cooler straps, a cooler top, and a cooler bottom; and a detachable strap system, the detachable strap system comprising a plurality of vertical straps, the vertical straps comprising a vertical strap top and a vertical strap bottom, a plurality of bottom straps, the bottom straps depending from the vertical strap bottoms, handles, the handles depending from the vertical strap tops; wherein the modular tote stores the items at ambient temperature; the modular cooler stores the items at non-ambient temperature; the modular tote may be detached and used by itself; the modular cooler may be detached and used by itself; and the modular tote and the modular cooler are joined into a combined unit with compact portability by inserting the handles of the detachable strap system under the horizontal cooler straps of the modular cooler, then inserting the handles of the detachable strap system under the horizontal tote straps of the modular tote, and then drawing the handles upward until the bottom straps are firmly against the cooler bottom, so that the tote bottom of the modular tote firmly contacts the cooler top of the modular cooler in a well-balanced manner.
In the most preferred embodiments, the present invention relates to an apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures, the apparatus comprising: a modular tote, the modular tote comprising an accessible inner space, handles, one or more tote connectors, the tote connectors comprising hardware that connects to other the hardware, and a bottom; a modular cooler, the modular cooler comprising an insulated inner chamber, a cooler access door, one or more cooler connectors, the cooler connectors comprising the hardware that connects to other the hardware, and a top; and one or more detachable shoulder straps, the detachable shoulder straps comprising a strap, one or more tote strap connectors, the tote strap connectors comprising the hardware that connects to other the hardware; and one or more cooler strap connectors, the cooler strap connectors comprising the hardware that connects to other the hardware; wherein the modular tote stores the items at ambient temperature; the modular cooler stores the items at non-ambient temperature; the modular tote may be detached and used by itself; the modular cooler may be detached and used by itself; the modular tote connects to the modular cooler by connecting the tote connectors to the cooler connectors, so that the bottom of the modular tote firmly contacts the top of the modular cooler in a well-balanced manner, in order to form a combined unit with compact portability; and the detachable shoulder straps connect to the combined unit by connecting the tote strap connectors to the tote connectors and by connecting the cooler strap connectors to the cooler connectors, so that the combined unit may be supported by the detachable shoulder straps in a well-balanced manner. In sum, the Modular Cooler Apparatus and System invention provides an efficient and modular solution for conveniently transporting sets of items that require to be maintained at different temperatures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

Illustrative and preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the most preferred embodiment of an apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side view of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a front view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 1 showing straps being stored in a pocket of the tote;

FIG. 9 is a front view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a rear view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a top view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 12 is a bottom view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 13 is a right side sectional view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is a front sectional view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 15 is a front view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 16 is a rear view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 17 is a right side view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 18 is a top view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 19 is a bottom view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 20 is a rear sectional view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 21 is a front view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 22 is a rear view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 23 is a left side view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 24 is a front view of a buckle of an apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 25 is a front perspective view of another preferred embodiment of an apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 26 is a rear perspective view of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 27 is a right side perspective view of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 28 is a top view of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 29 is a bottom view of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 30 is a rear perspective view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25 showing straps being stored in a pocket of the tote;

FIG. 31 is a front perspective view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 32 is a rear perspective view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 33 is a top view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 34 is a bottom view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 35 is a front perspective view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25 showing the liner insert within the tote;

FIG. 36 is a front perspective view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25 without the connecting straps in order to more clearly show the liner insert within the tote;

FIG. 37 is a right side sectional view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 38 is a front perspective view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 39 is a rear perspective view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 40 is a right side perspective view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 41 is a top view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 42 is a bottom view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 43 is a front perspective view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 25 without the connecting straps in order to more clearly show the interior of the cooler;

FIG. 44 is a top sectional view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 45 is a front view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 46 is a rear view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 47 is a left side view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 48 is a front view of a buckle of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 49 is a front view of an unconnected snap connector of an apparatus of FIG. 25;

FIG. 50 is a front perspective view of another preferred embodiment of an apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 51 is a rear perspective view of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 52 is a front view of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 53 is a rear view of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 54 is a right side view of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 55 is a top view of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 56 is a bottom view of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 57 is a front view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 58 is a rear view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 59 is a right side view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 60 is a top view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 61 is a bottom view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 62 is a front view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 63 is a rear view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 64 is a right side view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 65 is a top view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 66 is a bottom view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 67 is a rear sectional view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 68 is a front view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 69 is a rear view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 70 is a left side view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 71 is a front view of a buckle of an apparatus of FIG. 50;

FIG. 72 is a front perspective view of another preferred embodiment of an apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 73 is a rear perspective view of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 74 is a front view of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 75 is a rear view of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 76 is a right side view of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 77 is a top view of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 78 is a bottom view of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 79 is a front view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 72 showing straps being stored in a pocket of the tote;

FIG. 80 is a front view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 81 is a rear view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 82 is a top view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 83 is a bottom view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 84 is a right side sectional view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 85 is a front sectional view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 86 is a front view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 87 is a rear view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 88 is a right side view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 89 is a top view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 90 is a bottom view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 91 is a rear sectional view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 92 is a front view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 93 is a rear view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 94 is a left side view of straps of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 95 is a front view of a buckle of an apparatus of FIG. 72;

FIG. 96 is a front perspective view of another preferred embodiment of an apparatus of the present invention;

FIG. 97 is a front view of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 98 is a rear view of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 99 is a right side view of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 100 is a top view of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 101 is a bottom view of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 102 is a front view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 103 is a rear view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 104 is a right side view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 105 is a top view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 106 is a bottom view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 107 is a right side sectional view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 108 is a front sectional view of a modular tote of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 109 is a front view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 110 is a rear view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 111 is a right side view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 112 is a top view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 113 is a bottom view of a modular cooler of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 114 is a front perspective view of the support straps of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 115 is a right side view of the support straps of an apparatus of FIG. 96;

FIG. 116 is a front view of the apparatus of FIG. 96 in the process of being assembled; and

FIG. 117 is a right side view of the apparatus of FIG. 96 in the process of being assembled.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

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 scope of the present invention.
Referring now to the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 11, FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 21, FIG. 22, FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100 is shown. FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 2 depicts a rear perspective view of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 3 shows a front view of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 4 displays a rear view of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 5 shows a right side view of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 6 depicts a top view of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 8 demonstrates a front view of a modular buckle tote 110 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100 showing modular tote back straps 149 being stored in a modular buckle tote pocket 117 of the modular buckle tote 110. FIG. 9 shows a front view of a modular buckle tote 110 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 10 displays a rear view of a modular buckle tote 110 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 11 depicts a top view of a modular buckle tote 110 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 12 shows a bottom view of a modular buckle tote 110 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 13 illustrates a right side sectional view of a modular buckle tote 110 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 11. FIG. 14 demonstrates a front sectional view of a modular buckle tote 110 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 13. FIG. 15 shows a front view of a modular buckle cooler 120 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 16 shows a rear view of a modular buckle cooler 120 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 17 displays a right side view of a modular buckle cooler 120 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 18 depicts a top view of a modular buckle cooler 120 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 19 shows a bottom view of a modular buckle cooler 120 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 20 illustrates a rear sectional view of a modular buckle cooler 120 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 18. FIG. 21 demonstrates a front view of the modular tote back straps 149 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 22 shows a rear view of the modular tote back straps 149 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 23 demonstrates a left side view of the modular tote back straps 149 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100. FIG. 24 shows a front view of a modular buckle tension lock with gate 161 of a Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100.
Referring still to the most preferred embodiment of the invention, in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 11, FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 21, FIG. 22, FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, the Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100 comprises a modular buckle tote 110 and a modular buckle cooler 120, and a detachable means of securely affixing the modular buckle tote 110 to the top of the modular buckle cooler 120 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular buckle tote 110 comprises a modular buckle tote right side 111, a modular buckle tote front side 112, a modular buckle tote left side 113, a modular buckle tote rear side 114, a modular buckle tote bottom 115, a modular buckle tote top 116, a modular buckle liner 130, a modular buckle tote front handle 141 and a modular buckle tote rear handle 142. The modular buckle tote right side 111 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises a modular buckle tote side stitched loop 157 located at the bottom center of the panel, and is affixed to the modular buckle tote front side 112, the modular buckle tote rear side 114, and the modular buckle tote bottom 115. The modular buckle tote front side 112 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises modular buckle tote front straps 145 and a modular buckle tote pocket 117, and is affixed to the modular buckle tote right side 111, the modular buckle tote left side 113, the modular buckle tote bottom 115, and the modular buckle tote front handle 141. The modular buckle tote front straps 145 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement for the modular buckle tote 110 and improved support for the modular buckle tote front handle 141; and are affixed to the modular buckle tote front side 112 using modular buckle tote front stitched loops 153, which may also receive hardware. The modular buckle tote pocket 117 comprises a flexible panel with a modular buckle tote pocket zipper 119, which allows the modular buckle tote pocket 117 to be opened and securely closed. The modular buckle tote front handle 141 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which is affixed on both ends to the interior of the modular buckle tote front side 112 using modular buckle tote handle reinforcement stitches 143. The modular buckle tote left side 113 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises a modular buckle tote side stitched loop 157 located at the bottom center of the panel, and is affixed to the a modular buckle tote front side 112, the modular buckle tote rear side 114, and the modular buckle tote bottom 115. The modular buckle tote rear side 114 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises modular buckle tote strap connection points 151 and a modular buckle tote pocket 117, and is affixed to the modular buckle tote right side 111, the modular buckle tote left side 113, the modular buckle tote bottom 115, and the modular buckle tote rear handle 142. The modular buckle tote strap connection points 151 are located at the top of the modular buckle tote rear side 114 and receive the modular tote back straps 149. The modular buckle tote pocket 117 comprises a flexible panel with a modular buckle tote pocket zipper 119, which allows the modular buckle tote pocket 117 to be opened and securely closed. The modular buckle tote rear handle 142 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which is affixed on both ends to the interior of the modular buckle tote rear side 114 using modular buckle tote handle reinforcement stitches 143. The modular buckle tote bottom 115 comprises a flexible panel and is affixed to the modular buckle tote right side 111, the modular buckle tote front side 112, the modular buckle tote left side 113 and the modular buckle tote rear side 114. The modular buckle tote top 116 comprises an opening through which the modular buckle liner 130 distends. The modular buckle liner 130 is disposed within the interior of the modular buckle tote 110; comprises a drawstring bag made of a thin durable and flexible material, such as nylon or the like, a modular buckle liner drawstring casing 133 at the top opening of the bag, a modular buckle liner cord 134 disposed within the modular buckle liner drawstring casing 133 and a modular buckle liner cord lock 135, which locks the modular buckle liner cord 134 at a desired length within the modular buckle liner drawstring casing 133; and is affixed to the interior side of the modular buckle tote right side 111, the interior side of modular buckle tote front side 112, interior side of the modular buckle tote left side 113 and the interior side of the modular buckle tote rear side 114, at the modular buckle tote liner attachment seam 118 so that the modular buckle tote front handle 141 and the modular buckle tote rear handle 142 are disposed between the modular buckle liner 130 and the interior side of modular buckle tote front side 112 and the interior side of the modular buckle tote rear side 114, respectively. The modular buckle cooler 120 comprises a modular buckle cooler right side 121, a modular buckle cooler front side 122, a modular buckle cooler left side 123, a modular buckle cooler rear side 124, a modular buckle cooler bottom 125, a modular buckle cooler hinge 152, a modular buckle cooler zipper 127, and a modular buckle cooler lid 128. The modular buckle cooler right side 121 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises a modular buckle cooler side base 156 and a modular buckle cooler side strap 148 that connects to the modular buckle cooler side base 156 with modular buckle cooler side stitches 155, and is affixed to the modular buckle cooler front side 122, the modular buckle cooler rear side 124, the modular buckle cooler bottom 125, and the modular buckle cooler zipper 127. The modular buckle cooler side base 156 comprises a strong, durable material, such as PU 900D Poly Coated Nylon or the like; is located in substantial proximity to the center of mass of the modular buckle cooler right side 121; and is firmly affixed thereto. The modular buckle cooler side strap 148 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, that is firmly attached to the modular buckle cooler side base 156 using modular buckle cooler side stitches 155 and a modular buckle tension lock with gate 161 mounted on the strap, which may be attached to the modular buckle tote side stitched loop 157 of the modular buckle tote 110 when it is mounted to the modular buckle cooler top 126 of the modular buckle cooler 120 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular buckle tension lock with gate 161 mounted on the modular buckle cooler side strap 148 allows the modular buckle cooler side strap 148 to be tightened between the modular buckle tote 110 and the modular buckle cooler 120 for maximizing the strength of the combined unit. The modular buckle cooler front side 122 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises modular buckle cooler support straps 147, and is affixed to the modular buckle cooler right side 121, the modular buckle cooler left side 123, the modular buckle cooler bottom 125 and the modular buckle cooler zipper 127. The modular buckle cooler support straps 147 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the modular buckle cooler 120; and are affixed to the modular buckle cooler front side 122. The modular buckle cooler left side 123 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises a modular buckle cooler side base 156 and a modular buckle cooler side strap 148 that connects to the modular buckle cooler side base 156 with modular buckle cooler side stitches 155, and is affixed to the modular buckle cooler front side 122, the modular buckle cooler rear side 124, the modular buckle cooler bottom 125, and the modular buckle cooler zipper 127. The modular buckle cooler side base 156 comprises a strong, durable material, such as PU 900D Poly Coated Nylon or the like; is located in substantial proximity to the center of mass of the modular buckle cooler left side 123; and is firmly affixed thereto. The modular buckle cooler side strap 148 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, that is firmly attached to the modular buckle cooler side base 156 using modular buckle cooler side stitches 155 and a modular buckle tension lock with gate 161 mounted on the strap, which may be attached to the modular buckle tote side stitched loop 157 of the modular buckle tote 110 when it is mounted to the modular buckle cooler top 126 of the modular buckle cooler 120 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular buckle tension lock with gate 161 mounted on the modular buckle cooler side strap 148 allows the modular buckle cooler side strap 148 to be tightened between the modular buckle tote 110 and the modular buckle cooler 120 for maximizing the strength of the combined unit. The modular buckle cooler rear side 124 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises modular buckle cooler support straps 147 and modular buckle cooler rear stitched loops 158, and is affixed to the modular buckle cooler right side 121, the modular buckle cooler left side 123, the modular buckle cooler bottom 125, the modular buckle cooler zipper 127 and the modular buckle cooler hinge 152. The modular buckle cooler support straps 147 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the modular buckle cooler 120; and are affixed to the modular buckle cooler rear side 124. The modular buckle cooler rear stitched loops 158 are located at the bottom of the modular buckle cooler rear side 124 and receive the modular tote back straps 149. The modular buckle cooler bottom 125 comprises an insulated panel with a modular buckle cooler base 129 and is affixed to the modular buckle cooler right side 121, the modular buckle cooler front side 122, the modular buckle cooler left side 123 and the modular buckle cooler rear side 124. The modular buckle cooler hinge 152 comprises a flexible strip, which is affixed between the top of the modular buckle cooler rear side 124 and the modular buckle cooler lid 128 and between either end of the modular buckle cooler zipper 127. The modular buckle cooler zipper 127 comprises a waterproof zipper capable of being thermally sealed and is affixed to the modular buckle cooler right side 121, the modular buckle cooler front side 122, the modular buckle cooler left side 123, the modular buckle cooler rear side 124, the modular buckle cooler hinge 152 and the modular buckle cooler lid 128. The modular buckle cooler lid 128 comprises the modular buckle cooler top 126, which comprises an insulated panel and modular buckle cooler lid straps 146, and is affixed to the modular buckle cooler hinge 152 and the modular buckle cooler zipper 127, so that the modular buckle cooler lid 128 may open in a swingable fashion when the modular buckle cooler zipper 127 is unzipped in order to access the interior compartment of the modular buckle cooler 120. The modular buckle cooler lid straps 146 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the modular buckle cooler lid 128; and are affixed to the modular buckle cooler top 126. The modular buckle tote back straps 149 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with modular buckle stitched webbing loops 163 on the top ends and modular buckle strap stitched loops 159. The right modular buckle tote back strap 149 has a modular buckle strap stitched loop 159 on the front side and the left modular buckle tote back strap 149 has a modular buckle strap stitched loop 159 on the rear side. Modular buckle tension locks with gates 161 are mounted on the modular buckle stitched webbing loops 163 and near the bottom of the modular buckle tote back straps 149. When the modular buckle tote 110 and modular buckle cooler 120 are attached together as a combined unit, the modular buckle tension locks with gates 161 mount between the modular buckle tote strap connection points 151 and the modular buckle stitched webbing loops 163, and the modular buckle tension locks with gates 161 mount between the modular buckle cooler rear stitched loop 158 and near the bottom of the modular buckle tote back straps 149 in a manner that allows the modular buckle tension locks with gates 161 to be adjusted along the modular buckle tote back straps 149 in order to lengthen or shorten the length of the strap between the modular buckle tote strap connection points 151 and the modular buckle cooler rear stitched loop 158. The adjustability modular buckle tote back straps 149 allow the Modular Buckle Cooler Tote Apparatus 100 to be easily and comfortably carried on the back or shoulders as a combined unit.
The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 11, FIG. 12, FIG. 13, FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 18, FIG. 19, FIG. 20, FIG. 21, FIG. 22, FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, are as follows. The modular buckle tote right side 111, the modular buckle tote front side 112, the modular buckle tote left side 113, the modular buckle tote rear side 114 and the modular buckle tote bottom 115 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote top 116 comprises an opening. The modular buckle tote pockets 117 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote liner attachment seam 118 comprises stitching attaching the modular buckle liner 130 to the inside of the modular buckle tote 110, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote pocket zipper 119 comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular buckle cooler right side 121, modular buckle cooler front side 122, modular buckle cooler left side 123, modular buckle cooler rear side 124, modular buckle cooler bottom 125, modular buckle cooler top 126 and modular buckle cooler lid 128, comprise a durable insulated material, such as 20 mm EVA foam, PU 900D Poly coated nylon, polyester, insulating foam, insulating cloth, styrofoam, plastic, fiberglass, cellulose, natural fibers, cotton batting, composite material or the like. The modular buckle cooler zipper 127 comprises a water proof zipper comprising comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular buckle cooler base 129 comprises a durable and resilient material that protects the modular buckle cooler 120 when it is put down, such as PU 900D Poly, plastic, metal, composite material or the like. The modular buckle liner 130 comprises a thin durable and flexible material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, leather, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle liner drawstring casing 133 comprises a conduit or sleeve for receiving the modular buckle liner cord 134 made from stitching the opening edge of the modular buckle liner 130, comprising cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle liner cord 134 comprises a strong string or cord comprising nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle liner cord lock 135 comprises a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote front handle 141 and modular buckle tote rear handle 142 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote handle reinforcement stitch 143 comprises stitching attaching the modular buckle tote front handle 141 and modular buckle tote rear handle 142 to the inside of the modular buckle tote 110, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote front straps 145, the modular buckle cooler lid straps 146, the modular buckle cooler support straps 147 and the modular buckle cooler side straps 148 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote back straps 149 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote strap connection points 151 comprise stitching attaching the upper modular buckle tension lock with gate 161 of the modular buckle tote back straps 149 to the outside of the modular buckle tote rear side 114 of the modular buckle tote 110, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle cooler hinge 152 comprises a strong, flexible material, such as such as PU 900D Poly, 20 mm EVA foam, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote front stitched loops 153 comprise stitched belts forming loops made of 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tote side stitched loops 157 comprise stitched belts forming loops and attaching the sides of the modular buckle tote 110 to the modular buckle tension lock with gates 161 of the modular buckle cooler side straps 148, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle cooler rear stitched loops 158 comprise stitched belts forming loops and attaching the lower modular buckle tension lock with gate 161 of the modular buckle tote back straps 149 to the outside of the modular buckle cooler rear side 124 of the modular buckle cooler 120, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle strap stitched loops 159 comprise stitched belts forming a loop for receiving hardware, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle cooler side stitches 155 comprise stitching that firmly attaches the modular buckle cooler side straps 148 to the modular buckle cooler side bases 156 of the modular buckle cooler 120, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular buckle cooler side bases 156 comprise a durable and resilient material that reinforces the modular buckle cooler side strap 148, such as PU 900D Poly, plastic, metal, composite material or the like. The modular buckle tension locks with gates 161 comprise a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular buckle stitched webbing loops 163 comprise stitched loops that attach the modular buckle tension locks with gates 161 to the modular buckle tote back straps 149, which comprise 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The materials listed herein are examples only and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
Referring now to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, in FIG. 25, FIG. 26, FIG. 27, FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 31, FIG. 32, FIG. 33, FIG. 34, FIG. 35, FIG. 36, FIG. 37, FIG. 38, FIG. 39, FIG. 40, FIG. 41, FIG. 42, FIG. 43, FIG. 44, FIG. 45, FIG. 46, FIG. 47, FIG. 48 and FIG. 49, a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 is shown. FIG. 25 illustrates a front perspective view of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 26 depicts a rear perspective view of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 27 shows a right side perspective view of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 28 displays a top view of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 29 shows a bottom view of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 30 depicts a rear perspective view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 31 illustrates a front perspective view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 32 demonstrates a rear perspective view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 33 shows a top view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 34 displays a bottom view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 35 depicts a front perspective view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 showing the round modular liner 230 within the round modular tote 210. FIG. 36 shows a front perspective view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 without the connecting straps in order to more clearly show the round modular liner 230 within the round modular tote 210. FIG. 37 illustrates a right side sectional view of a round modular tote 210 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 34. FIG. 38 demonstrates a front perspective view of a round modular cooler 220 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 39 shows a rear perspective view of a round modular cooler 220 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 40 shows a right side perspective view of a round modular cooler 220 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 41 displays a top view of a round modular cooler 220 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 42 depicts a bottom view of a round modular cooler 220 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 43 shows a front perspective view of a round modular cooler 220 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 without the connecting straps in order to more clearly show the interior of the round modular cooler 220. FIG. 44 illustrates a top sectional view of a round modular cooler 220 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 43. FIG. 45 demonstrates a front view of the round modular tote back straps 249 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 46 shows a rear view of the modular tote back straps 249 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 47 demonstrates a left side view of the modular tote back straps 249 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 48 shows a front view of a round modular tension lock with gate 261 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200. FIG. 49 illustrates a front view of a round modular snap connector 262 of a Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200.
Referring still to the preferred embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 25, FIG. 26, FIG. 27, FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 31, FIG. 32, FIG. 33, FIG. 34, FIG. 35, FIG. 36, FIG. 37, FIG. 38, FIG. 39, FIG. 40, FIG. 41, FIG. 42, FIG. 43, FIG. 44, FIG. 45, FIG. 46, FIG. 47, FIG. 48 and FIG. 49, the Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 comprises a round modular tote 210 and a round modular cooler 220, and a detachable means of securely affixing the round modular tote 210 to the top of the round modular cooler 220 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The round modular tote 210 comprises a round modular tote right side 211, a round modular tote front side 212, a round modular tote left side 213, a round modular tote rear side 214, a round modular tote bottom 215, a round modular tote top 216, a round modular liner 230, a round modular tote front handle 241 and a round modular tote rear handle 242. The round modular tote right side 211 comprises a flexible rounded panel, which is affixed to the round modular tote front side 212, the round modular tote rear side 214, and the round modular tote bottom 215. The round modular tote front side 212 comprises a flexible rounded panel, which comprises round modular tote support straps 245 and a round modular tote pocket 217, and is affixed to the round modular tote right side 211, the round modular tote left side 213, the round modular tote bottom 215, and the round modular tote front handle 241. The round modular tote support straps 245 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with round modular tote stitched loops 253 on the bottom end of the round modular tote support straps 245, which affix to the round modular snap connectors 262; provide structural reinforcement for the round modular tote 210 and improved support for the round modular tote front handle 241; and are affixed to the round modular tote front side 212. The round modular tote pocket 217 comprises a flexible panel with a round modular tote pocket zipper 219, which allows the round modular tote pocket 217 to be opened and securely closed. The round modular tote front handle 241 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which is affixed on both ends to the round modular tote support straps 245. The round modular tote left side 213 comprises a flexible rounded panel, which is affixed to the a round modular tote front side 212, the round modular tote rear side 214, and the round modular tote bottom 215. The round modular tote rear side 214 comprises a flexible rounded panel; which comprises round modular tote support straps 245, round modular tote strap connection points 251 and a round modular tote pocket 217; and is affixed to the round modular tote right side 211, the round modular tote left side 213, the round modular tote bottom 215, and the round modular tote rear handle 242. The round modular tote support straps 245 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with round modular tote stitched loops 253 on the bottom end of the round modular tote support straps 245, which affix to the round modular snap connectors 262; provide structural reinforcement for the round modular tote 210 and improved support for the round modular tote rear handle 242; and are affixed to the round modular tote rear side 214. The round modular tote strap connection points 251 are located at the top of the round modular tote rear side 214 and receive the modular tote back straps 249. The round modular tote pocket 217 comprises a flexible panel with a round modular tote pocket zipper 219, which allows the round modular tote pocket 217 to be opened and securely closed. The round modular tote rear handle 242 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which is affixed on both ends to the round modular tote support straps 245 of the round modular tote rear side 214. The round modular tote bottom 215 comprises a flexible panel and is affixed to the round modular tote right side 211, the round modular tote front side 212, the round modular tote left side 213 and the round modular tote rear side 214. The round modular tote top 216 comprises an opening through which the round modular liner 230 distends. The round modular liner 230 is disposed within the interior of the round modular tote 210; comprises a drawstring bag made of a thin durable and flexible material, such as nylon or the like, a round modular liner drawstring casing 233 at the top opening of the bag, a round modular liner cord 234 disposed within the round modular liner drawstring casing 233 and a round modular liner cord lock 235, which locks the round modular liner cord 234 at a desired length within the round modular liner drawstring casing 233; and is affixed to the interior side of the round modular tote right side 211, the interior side of round modular tote front side 212, interior side of the round modular tote left side 213 and the interior side of the round modular tote rear side 214, at the round modular tote liner attachment seam 218. The round modular cooler 220 comprises a round modular cooler right side 221, a round modular cooler front side 222, a round modular cooler left side 223, a round modular cooler rear side 224, a round modular cooler bottom 225, a round modular cooler zipper 227, and a round modular cooler lid 228. The round modular cooler right side 221 comprises a rounded insulated panel, which is affixed to the round modular cooler front side 222, the round modular cooler rear side 224, the round modular cooler bottom 225, and the round modular cooler zipper 227. The round modular cooler front side 222 comprises a rounded insulated panel, which comprises round modular cooler support straps 247, and is affixed to the round modular cooler right side 221, the round modular cooler left side 223, the round modular cooler bottom 225 and the round modular cooler zipper 227. The round modular cooler support straps 247 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with round modular cooler stitched loops 255 on the top end of the round modular cooler support straps 247, which affix to the round modular snap connectors 262; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the round modular cooler 220; and are affixed to the round modular cooler front side 222. The round modular cooler left side 223 comprises a rounded insulated panel, which is affixed to the round modular cooler front side 222, the round modular cooler rear side 224, the round modular cooler bottom 225, and the round modular cooler zipper 227. The round modular cooler rear side 224 comprises a rounded insulated panel, which comprises round modular cooler support straps 247 and round modular cooler rear stitched loops 258 at the bottom of the panel, and is affixed to the round modular cooler right side 221, the round modular cooler left side 223, the round modular cooler bottom 225, and the round modular cooler zipper 227. The round modular cooler support straps 247 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with round modular cooler stitched loops 255 on the top end of the round modular cooler support straps 247, which affix to the round modular snap connectors 262; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the round modular cooler 220; and are affixed to the round modular cooler rear side 224. The round modular cooler rear stitched loops 258 are located at the bottom of the round modular cooler rear side 224 and receive the modular tote back straps 249. The round modular cooler bottom 225 comprises an insulated panel, which is affixed to the round modular cooler right side 221, the round modular cooler front side 222, the round modular cooler left side 223 and the round modular cooler rear side 224. The round modular cooler zipper 227 comprises a waterproof zipper capable of being thermally sealed and is affixed to the round modular cooler right side 221, the round modular cooler front side 222, the round modular cooler left side 223, the round modular cooler rear side 224 and the round modular cooler lid 228. The round modular cooler lid 228 comprises the round modular cooler top 226, which comprises an insulated panel and is affixed to the round modular cooler zipper 227, so that the round modular cooler lid 228 may open when the round modular cooler zipper 227 is unzipped in order to access the interior compartment of the round modular cooler 220. The round modular tote back straps 249 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with round modular stitched webbing loops 263 on the top ends and round modular strap stitched loops 259. The right round modular tote back strap 249 has a round modular strap stitched loop 259 on the front side and the left round modular tote back strap 249 has a round modular strap stitched loop 259 on the rear side. Round modular tension locks with gates 261 are mounted on the round modular stitched webbing loops 263 and near the bottom of the round modular tote back straps 249. When the round modular tote 210 and round modular cooler 220 are attached together as a combined unit by connecting the round modular snap connectors 262 between the round modular tote support straps 245 and the round modular cooler support straps 247, the round modular tension locks with gates 261 mount between the round modular tote strap connection points 251 and the round modular stitched webbing loops 263, and the round modular tension locks with gates 261 mount between the round modular cooler rear stitched loop 258 and near the bottom of the round modular tote back straps 249 in a manner that allows the round modular tension locks with gates 261 to be adjusted along the round modular tote back straps 249 in order to lengthen or shorten the length of the strap between the round modular tote strap connection points 251 and the round modular cooler rear stitched loop 258. The adjustability round modular tote back straps 249 allow the Round Modular Cooler Tote Apparatus 200 to be easily and comfortably carried on the back or shoulders as a combined unit.
The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 25, FIG. 26, FIG. 27, FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 30, FIG. 31, FIG. 32, FIG. 33, FIG. 34, FIG. 35, FIG. 36, FIG. 37, FIG. 38, FIG. 39, FIG. 40, FIG. 41, FIG. 42, FIG. 43, FIG. 44, FIG. 45, FIG. 46, FIG. 47, FIG. 48 and FIG. 49, are as follows. The round modular tote right side 211, the round modular tote front side 212, the round modular tote left side 213, the round modular tote rear side 214 and the round modular tote bottom 215 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tote top 216 comprises an opening. The round modular tote pockets 217 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tote liner attachment seam 218 comprises stitching attaching the round modular liner 230 to the inside of the round modular tote 210, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tote pocket zipper 219 comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The round modular cooler right side 221, round modular cooler front side 222, round modular cooler left side 223, round modular cooler rear side 224, round modular cooler bottom 225, round modular cooler top 226 and round modular cooler lid 228, comprise a durable insulated material, such as 20 mm EVA foam, PU 900D Poly coated nylon, polyester, insulating foam, insulating cloth, styrofoam, plastic, fiberglass, cellulose, natural fibers, cotton batting, composite material or the like. The round modular cooler zipper 227 comprises a water proof zipper comprising comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The round modular liner 230 comprises a thin durable and flexible material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, leather, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular liner drawstring casing 233 comprises a conduit or sleeve for receiving the round modular liner cord 234 made from stitching the opening edge of the round modular liner 230, comprising cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular liner cord 234 comprises a strong string or cord comprising nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular liner cord lock 235 comprises a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The round modular tote front handle 241 and round modular tote rear handle 242 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tote support straps 245 and round modular cooler support straps 247 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tote back straps 249 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tote strap connection points 251 comprise stitching attaching the upper round modular tension lock with gate 261 of the round modular tote back straps 249 to the outside of the round modular tote rear side 214 of the round modular tote 210, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tote stitched loops 253 comprise stitched belts forming loops made of 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular cooler rear stitched loops 258 comprise stitched belts forming loops and attaching the lower round modular tension lock with gate 261 of the round modular tote back straps 249 to the outside of the round modular cooler rear side 224 of the round modular cooler 220, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular strap stitched loops 259 comprise stitched belts forming a loop for receiving hardware, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular tension locks with gates 261 comprise a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The round modular stitched webbing loops 263 comprise stitched loops that attach the round modular tension locks with gates 261 to the round modular tote back straps 249, which comprise 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The round modular snap connectors 262 comprise a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The materials listed herein are examples only and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
Referring now to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, in FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 52, FIG. 53, FIG. 54, FIG. 55, FIG. 56, FIG. 57, FIG. 58, FIG. 59, FIG. 60, FIG. 61, FIG. 62, FIG. 63, FIG. 64, FIG. 65, FIG. 66, FIG. 67, FIG. 68, FIG. 69, FIG. 70 and FIG. 71, a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300 is shown. FIG. 50 illustrates a front perspective view of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 51 depicts a rear perspective view of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 52 shows a front view of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 53 displays a rear view of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 54 shows a right side view of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 55 depicts a top view of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 56 illustrates a bottom view of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 57 demonstrates a front view of a modular backpack tote 310 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 58 displays a rear view of a modular backpack tote 310 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 59 shows a right side view of a modular backpack tote 310 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 60 depicts a top view of a modular backpack tote 310 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 61 shows a bottom view of a modular backpack tote 310 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 62 illustrates a front view of a modular backpack cooler 320 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 63 demonstrates a rear view of a modular backpack cooler 320 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 64 displays a right side view of a modular backpack cooler 320 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 65 shows a top view of a modular backpack cooler 320 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 66 depicts a bottom view of a modular backpack cooler 320 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 67 illustrates a rear sectional view of a modular backpack cooler 320 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 65. FIG. 68 demonstrates a front view of the modular tote back straps 349 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 69 shows a rear view of the modular tote back straps 349 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 70 demonstrates a left side view of the modular tote back straps 349 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300. FIG. 71 shows a front view of a modular backpack tension lock with gate 361 of a Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300.
Referring still to the preferred embodiment of the present invention in FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 52, FIG. 53, FIG. 54, FIG. 55, FIG. 56, FIG. 57, FIG. 58, FIG. 59, FIG. 60, FIG. 61, FIG. 62, FIG. 63, FIG. 64, FIG. 65, FIG. 66, FIG. 67, FIG. 68, FIG. 69, FIG. 70 and FIG. 71, the Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300 comprises a modular backpack tote 310 and a modular backpack cooler 320, and a detachable means of securely affixing the modular backpack tote 310 to the top of the modular backpack cooler 320 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular backpack tote 310 comprises a modular backpack tote right side 311, a modular backpack tote front side 312, a modular backpack tote left side 313, a modular backpack tote rear side 314, a modular backpack tote bottom 315, and a modular backpack tote top 316. The modular backpack tote right side 311 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises a modular backpack tote side stitched loop 357 located at the bottom center of the panel, and is affixed to the modular backpack tote front side 312, the modular backpack tote rear side 314, the modular backpack tote bottom 315, and the modular backpack tote top 316. The modular backpack tote front side 312 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises modular backpack tote front straps 345 and is affixed to the modular backpack tote right side 311, the modular backpack tote left side 313, the modular backpack tote bottom 315, and the modular backpack tote top 316. The modular backpack tote front straps 345 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement for the modular backpack tote 310; and are affixed to the modular backpack tote front side 312 using modular backpack tote front stitched loops 353, which may also receive hardware. The modular backpack tote left side 313 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises a modular backpack tote side stitched loop 357 located at the bottom center of the panel, and is affixed to the a modular backpack tote front side 312, the modular backpack tote rear side 314, the modular backpack tote bottom 315, and the modular backpack tote top 316. The modular backpack tote rear side 314 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises modular backpack tote strap connection points 351 and a modular backpack tote pocket 317, and is affixed to the modular backpack tote right side 311, the modular backpack tote left side 313, the modular backpack tote bottom 315, and the modular backpack tote top 316. The modular backpack tote strap connection points 351 are located at the top of the modular backpack tote rear side 314 and receive the modular tote back straps 349. The modular backpack tote pocket 317 comprises a flexible panel with a modular backpack tote pocket zipper 319, which allows the modular backpack tote pocket 317 to be opened and securely closed. The modular backpack tote bottom 315 comprises a flexible panel and is affixed to the modular backpack tote right side 311, the modular backpack tote front side 312, the modular backpack tote left side 313 and the modular backpack tote rear side 314. The modular backpack tote top 316 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises a modular backpack tote top handle 341 and a modular backpack tote top zipper 342, and is affixed to the modular backpack tote right side 311, the modular backpack tote front side 312, the modular backpack tote left side 313 and the modular backpack tote rear side 314. The modular backpack tote top handle 341 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which is affixed on both ends to the modular backpack tote top 316. The modular backpack tote top zipper 342 comprises a zipper that opens the modular backpack tote top 316 in order to access the interior of the modular backpack tote 310. The modular backpack cooler 320 comprises a modular backpack cooler right side 321, a modular backpack cooler front side 322, a modular backpack cooler left side 323, a modular backpack cooler rear side 324, a modular backpack cooler bottom 325, a modular backpack cooler hinge 352, a modular backpack cooler zipper 327, and a modular backpack cooler lid 328. The modular backpack cooler right side 321 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises a modular backpack cooler side base 356 and a modular backpack cooler side strap 348 that connects to the modular backpack cooler side base 356 with modular backpack cooler side stitches 355, and is affixed to the modular backpack cooler front side 322, the modular backpack cooler rear side 324, the modular backpack cooler bottom 325, and the modular backpack cooler zipper 327. The modular backpack cooler side base 356 comprises a strong, durable material, such as PU 900D Poly Coated Nylon or the like; is located in substantial proximity to the center of mass of the modular backpack cooler right side 321; and is firmly affixed thereto. The modular backpack cooler side strap 348 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, that is firmly attached to the modular backpack cooler side base 356 using modular backpack cooler side stitches 355 and a modular backpack tension lock with gate 361 mounted on the strap, which may be attached to the modular backpack tote side stitched loop 357 of the modular backpack tote 310 when it is mounted to the modular backpack cooler top 326 of the modular backpack cooler 320 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular backpack tension lock with gate 361 mounted on the modular backpack cooler side strap 348 allows the modular backpack cooler side strap 348 to be tightened between the modular backpack tote 310 and the modular backpack cooler 320 for maximizing the strength of the combined unit. The modular backpack cooler front side 322 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises modular backpack cooler support straps 347, and is affixed to the modular backpack cooler right side 321, the modular backpack cooler left side 323, the modular backpack cooler bottom 325 and the modular backpack cooler zipper 327. The modular backpack cooler support straps 347 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the modular backpack cooler 320; and are affixed to the modular backpack cooler front side 322. The modular backpack cooler left side 323 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises a modular backpack cooler side base 356 and a modular backpack cooler side strap 348 that connects to the modular backpack cooler side base 356 with modular backpack cooler side stitches 355, and is affixed to the modular backpack cooler front side 322, the modular backpack cooler rear side 324, the modular backpack cooler bottom 325, and the modular backpack cooler zipper 327. The modular backpack cooler side base 356 comprises a strong, durable material, such as PU 900D Poly Coated Nylon or the like; is located in substantial proximity to the center of mass of the modular backpack cooler left side 323; and is firmly affixed thereto. The modular backpack cooler side strap 348 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, that is firmly attached to the modular backpack cooler side base 356 using modular backpack cooler side stitches 355 and a modular backpack tension lock with gate 361 mounted on the strap, which may be attached to the modular backpack tote side stitched loop 357 of the modular backpack tote 310 when it is mounted to the modular backpack cooler top 326 of the modular backpack cooler 320 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular backpack tension lock with gate 361 mounted on the modular backpack cooler side strap 348 allows the modular backpack cooler side strap 348 to be tightened between the modular backpack tote 310 and the modular backpack cooler 320 for maximizing the strength of the combined unit. The modular backpack cooler rear side 324 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises modular backpack cooler support straps 347 and modular backpack cooler rear stitched loops 358, and is affixed to the modular backpack cooler right side 321, the modular backpack cooler left side 323, the modular backpack cooler bottom 325, the modular backpack cooler zipper 327 and the modular backpack cooler hinge 352. The modular backpack cooler support straps 347 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the modular backpack cooler 320; and are affixed to the modular backpack cooler rear side 324. The modular backpack cooler rear stitched loops 358 are located at the bottom of the modular backpack cooler rear side 324 and receive the modular tote back straps 349. The modular backpack cooler bottom 325 comprises an insulated panel with a modular backpack cooler base 329 and is affixed to the modular backpack cooler right side 321, the modular backpack cooler front side 322, the modular backpack cooler left side 323 and the modular backpack cooler rear side 324. The modular backpack cooler hinge 352 comprises a flexible strip, which is affixed between the top of the modular backpack cooler rear side 324 and the modular backpack cooler lid 328 and between either ends of the modular backpack cooler zipper 327. The modular backpack cooler zipper 327 comprises a waterproof zipper capable of being thermally sealed and is affixed to the modular backpack cooler right side 321, the modular backpack cooler front side 322, the modular backpack cooler left side 323, the modular backpack cooler rear side 324, the modular backpack cooler hinge 352 and the modular backpack cooler lid 328. The modular backpack cooler lid 328 comprises the modular backpack cooler top 326, which comprises an insulated panel and modular backpack cooler lid straps 346, and is affixed to the modular backpack cooler hinge 352 and the modular backpack cooler zipper 327, so that the modular backpack cooler lid 328 may open in a swingable fashion when the modular backpack cooler zipper 327 is unzipped in order to access the interior compartment of the modular backpack cooler 320. The modular backpack cooler lid straps 346 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the modular backpack cooler lid 328; and are affixed to the modular backpack cooler top 326. The modular backpack tote back straps 349 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with modular backpack stitched webbing loops 363 on the top ends and modular backpack strap stitched loops 359. The right modular backpack tote back strap 349 has a modular backpack strap stitched loop 359 on the front side and the left modular backpack tote back strap 349 has a modular backpack strap stitched loop 359 on the rear side. Modular Backpack tension locks with gates 361 are mounted on the modular backpack stitched webbing loops 363 and near the bottom of the modular backpack tote back straps 349. When the modular backpack tote 310 and modular backpack cooler 320 are attached together as a combined unit, the modular backpack tension locks with gates 361 mount between the modular backpack tote strap connection points 351 and the modular backpack stitched webbing loops 363, and the modular backpack tension locks with gates 361 mount between the modular backpack cooler rear stitched loop 358 and near the bottom of the modular backpack tote back straps 349 in a manner that allows the modular backpack tension locks with gates 361 to be adjusted along the modular backpack tote back straps 349 in order to lengthen or shorten the length of the strap between the modular backpack tote strap connection points 351 and the modular backpack cooler rear stitched loop 358. The adjustability modular backpack tote back straps 349 allow the Modular Backpack Cooler Tote Apparatus 300 to be easily and comfortably carried on the back or shoulders as a combined unit.
The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 50, FIG. 51, FIG. 52, FIG. 53, FIG. 54, FIG. 55, FIG. 56, FIG. 57, FIG. 58, FIG. 59, FIG. 60, FIG. 61, FIG. 62, FIG. 63, FIG. 64, FIG. 65, FIG. 66, FIG. 67, FIG. 68, FIG. 69, FIG. 70 and FIG. 71, are as follows. The modular backpack tote right side 311, the modular backpack tote front side 312, the modular backpack tote left side 313, the modular backpack tote rear side 314, the modular backpack tote bottom 315 and the modular backpack tote top 316 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote pockets 317 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote pocket zipper 319 comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular backpack cooler right side 321, modular backpack cooler front side 322, modular backpack cooler left side 323, modular backpack cooler rear side 324, modular backpack cooler bottom 325, modular backpack cooler top 326 and modular backpack cooler lid 328, comprise a durable insulated material, such as 20 mm EVA foam, PU 900D Poly coated nylon, polyester, insulating foam, insulating cloth, styrofoam, plastic, fiberglass, cellulose, natural fibers, cotton batting, composite material or the like. The modular backpack cooler zipper 327 comprises a water proof zipper comprising comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular backpack cooler base 329 comprises a durable and resilient material that protects the modular backpack cooler 320 when it is put down, such as PU 900D Poly, plastic, metal, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote top handle 341 comprises a belt made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote top zipper 342 comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote front strap 345, modular backpack cooler lid strap 346, modular backpack cooler support strap 347, modular backpack cooler side strap 348 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote back straps 349 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote strap connection points 351 comprise stitching attaching the upper modular backpack tension lock with gate 361 of the modular backpack tote back straps 349 to the outside of the modular backpack tote rear side 314 of the modular backpack tote 310, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack cooler hinge 352 comprises a strong, flexible material, such as such as PU 900D Poly, 20 mm EVA foam, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote front stitched loops 353 comprise stitched belts forming loops made of 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tote side stitched loops 357 comprise stitched belts forming loops and attaching the sides of the modular backpack tote 310 to the modular backpack tension lock with gates 361 of the modular backpack cooler side straps 348, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack cooler rear stitched loops 358 comprise stitched belts forming loops and attaching the lower modular backpack tension lock with gate 361 of the modular backpack tote back straps 349 to the outside of the modular backpack cooler rear side 324 of the modular backpack cooler 320, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack strap stitched loops 359 comprise stitched belts forming a loop for receiving hardware, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack cooler side stitches 355 comprise stitching that firmly attaches the modular backpack cooler side straps 348 to the modular backpack cooler side bases 356 of the modular backpack cooler 320, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular backpack cooler side bases 356 comprise a durable and resilient material that reinforces the modular backpack cooler side strap 348, such as PU 900D Poly, plastic, metal, composite material or the like. The modular backpack tension locks with gates 361 comprise a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular backpack stitched webbing loops 363 comprise stitched loops that attach the modular backpack tension locks with gates 361 to the modular backpack tote back straps 349, which comprise 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The materials listed herein are examples only and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
Referring now to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, in FIG. 72, FIG. 73, FIG. 74, FIG. 75, FIG. 76, FIG. 77, FIG. 78, FIG. 79, FIG. 80, FIG. 81, FIG. 82, FIG. 83, FIG. 84, FIG. 85, FIG. 86, FIG. 87, FIG. 88, FIG. 89, FIG. 90, FIG. 91, FIG. 92, FIG. 93, FIG. 94 and FIG. 95, a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400 is shown. FIG. 72 illustrates a front perspective view of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 73 depicts a rear perspective view of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 74 shows a front view of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 75 displays a rear view of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 76 shows a right side view of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 77 depicts a top view of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 78 illustrates a bottom view of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 79 demonstrates a front view of a modular zipper tote 410 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400 showing modular tote back straps 449 being stored in a modular zipper tote pocket 417 of the modular zipper tote 410. FIG. 80 shows a front view of a modular zipper tote 410 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 81 displays a rear view of a modular zipper tote 410 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 82 depicts a top view of a modular zipper tote 410 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 83 shows a bottom view of a modular zipper tote 410 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 84 illustrates a right side sectional view of a modular zipper tote 410 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 82. FIG. 85 demonstrates a front sectional view of a modular zipper tote 410 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 84. FIG. 86 shows a front view of a modular zipper cooler 420 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 87 shows a rear view of a modular zipper cooler 420 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 88 displays a right side view of a modular zipper cooler 420 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 89 depicts a top view of a modular zipper cooler 420 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 90 shows a bottom view of a modular zipper cooler 420 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 91 illustrates a rear sectional view of a modular zipper cooler 420 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 89. FIG. 92 demonstrates a front view of the modular tote back straps 449 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 93 shows a rear view of the modular tote back straps 449 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 94 demonstrates a left side view of the modular tote back straps 449 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400. FIG. 95 shows a front view of a modular zipper tension lock with gate 461 of a Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400.
Referring still to the preferred embodiment of the invention in FIG. 72, FIG. 73, FIG. 74, FIG. 75, FIG. 76, FIG. 77, FIG. 78, FIG. 79, FIG. 80, FIG. 81, FIG. 82, FIG. 83, FIG. 84, FIG. 85, FIG. 86, FIG. 87, FIG. 88, FIG. 89, FIG. 90, FIG. 91, FIG. 92, FIG. 93, FIG. 94 and FIG. 95, the Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400 comprises a modular zipper tote 410 and a modular zipper cooler 420, and a detachable means of securely affixing the modular zipper tote 410 to the top of the modular zipper cooler 420 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular zipper tote 410 comprises a modular zipper tote right side 411, a modular zipper tote front side 412, a modular zipper tote left side 413, a modular zipper tote rear side 414, a modular zipper tote bottom 415, a modular zipper tote top 416, a modular zipper liner 430, a modular zipper tote front handle 441, a modular zipper tote rear handle 442 and a modular zipper connector 444. The modular zipper tote right side 411 comprises a flexible panel, which is affixed to the modular zipper tote front side 412, the modular zipper tote rear side 414, and the modular zipper tote bottom 415. The modular zipper tote front side 412 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises modular zipper tote front straps 445 and is affixed to the modular zipper tote right side 411, the modular zipper tote left side 413, the modular zipper tote bottom 415, and the modular zipper tote front handle 441. The modular zipper tote front straps 445 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement for the modular zipper tote 410 and improved support for the modular zipper tote front handle 441; and are affixed to the modular zipper tote front side 412 using modular zipper tote front stitched loops 453, which may also receive hardware. The modular zipper tote front handle 441 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which is affixed on both ends to the interior of the modular zipper tote front side 412 using modular zipper tote handle reinforcement stitches 443. The modular zipper tote left side 413 comprises a flexible panel, which is affixed to the a modular zipper tote front side 412, the modular zipper tote rear side 414, and the modular zipper tote bottom 415. The modular zipper tote rear side 414 comprises a flexible panel, which comprises modular zipper tote strap connection points 451 and a modular zipper tote pocket 417, and is affixed to the modular zipper tote right side 411, the modular zipper tote left side 413, the modular zipper tote bottom 415, and the modular zipper tote rear handle 442. The modular zipper tote strap connection points 451 are located at the top of the modular zipper tote rear side 414 and receive the modular tote back straps 449. The modular zipper tote pocket 417 comprises a flexible panel with a modular zipper tote pocket zipper 419, which allows the modular zipper tote pocket 417 to be opened and securely closed. The modular zipper tote rear handle 442 comprises a durable belt, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which is affixed on both ends to the interior of the modular zipper tote rear side 414 using modular zipper tote handle reinforcement stitches 443. The modular zipper tote bottom 415 comprises a flexible panel and is affixed to the modular zipper tote right side 411, the modular zipper tote front side 412, the modular zipper tote left side 413, the modular zipper tote rear side 414 and the modular zipper connector 444. The modular zipper connector 444 comprises a zipper that connects between the modular zipper tote bottom 415 and the modular zipper cooler lid 428 and allows the modular zipper tote 410 to be firmly affixed to the modular zipper cooler 420 to enable function as a combined unit. The modular zipper tote top 416 comprises an opening through which the modular zipper liner 430 distends. The modular zipper liner 430 is disposed within the interior of the modular zipper tote 410; comprises a drawstring bag made of a thin durable and flexible material, such as nylon or the like, a modular zipper liner drawstring casing 433 at the top opening of the bag, a modular zipper liner cord 434 disposed within the modular zipper liner drawstring casing 433 and a modular zipper liner cord lock 435, which locks the modular zipper liner cord 434 at a desired length within the modular zipper liner drawstring casing 433; and is affixed to the interior side of the modular zipper tote right side 411, the interior side of modular zipper tote front side 412, interior side of the modular zipper tote left side 413 and the interior side of the modular zipper tote rear side 414, at the modular zipper tote liner attachment seam 418 so that the modular zipper tote front handle 441 and the modular zipper tote rear handle 442 are disposed between the modular zipper liner 430 and the interior side of modular zipper tote front side 412 and the interior side of the modular zipper tote rear side 414, respectively. The modular zipper cooler 420 comprises a modular zipper cooler right side 421, a modular zipper cooler front side 422, a modular zipper cooler left side 423, a modular zipper cooler rear side 424, a modular zipper cooler bottom 425, a modular zipper cooler hinge 452, a modular zipper cooler zipper 427, a modular zipper cooler lid 428 and a modular zipper connector 444. The modular zipper cooler right side 421 comprises an insulated panel, which is affixed to the modular zipper cooler front side 422, the modular zipper cooler rear side 424, the modular zipper cooler bottom 425, and the modular zipper cooler zipper 427. The modular zipper cooler front side 422 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises modular zipper cooler support straps 447, and is affixed to the modular zipper cooler right side 421, the modular zipper cooler left side 423, the modular zipper cooler bottom 425 and the modular zipper cooler zipper 427. The modular zipper cooler support straps 447 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement and improved support for the modular zipper cooler 420; and are affixed to the modular zipper cooler front side 422. The modular zipper cooler left side 423 comprises an insulated panel, which is affixed to the modular zipper cooler front side 422, the modular zipper cooler rear side 424, the modular zipper cooler bottom 425, and the modular zipper cooler zipper 427. The modular zipper cooler rear side 424 comprises an insulated panel, which comprises modular zipper cooler rear stitched loops 458 and is affixed to the modular zipper cooler right side 421, the modular zipper cooler left side 423, the modular zipper cooler bottom 425, the modular zipper cooler zipper 427 and the modular zipper cooler hinge 452. The modular zipper cooler rear stitched loops 458 are located at the bottom of the modular zipper cooler rear side 424 and receive the modular tote back straps 449. The modular zipper cooler bottom 425 comprises an insulated panel with a modular zipper cooler base 429 and is affixed to the modular zipper cooler right side 421, the modular zipper cooler front side 422, the modular zipper cooler left side 423 and the modular zipper cooler rear side 424. The modular zipper cooler hinge 452 comprises a flexible strip, which is affixed between the top of the modular zipper cooler rear side 424 and the modular zipper cooler lid 428 and between either ends of the modular zipper cooler zipper 427. The modular zipper cooler zipper 427 comprises a waterproof zipper capable of being thermally sealed and is affixed to the modular zipper cooler right side 421, the modular zipper cooler front side 422, the modular zipper cooler left side 423, the modular zipper cooler rear side 424, the modular zipper cooler hinge 452 and the modular zipper cooler lid 428. The modular zipper cooler lid 428 comprises the modular zipper connector 444 and the modular zipper cooler top 426, which comprises an insulated panel and is affixed to the modular zipper cooler hinge 452 and the modular zipper cooler zipper 427, so that the modular zipper cooler lid 428 may open in a swingable fashion when the modular zipper cooler zipper 427 is unzipped in order to access the interior compartment of the modular zipper cooler 420. The modular zipper connector 444 comprises a zipper that connects between the modular zipper tote bottom 415 and the modular zipper cooler lid 428 and allows the modular zipper tote 410 to be firmly affixed to the modular zipper cooler 420 to enable function as a combined unit. The modular zipper tote back straps 449 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, with modular zipper stitched webbing loops 463 on the top ends and modular zipper strap stitched loops 459. The right modular zipper tote back strap 449 has a modular zipper strap stitched loop 459 on the front side and the left modular zipper tote back strap 449 has a modular zipper strap stitched loop 459 on the rear side. Modular zipper tension locks with gates 461 are mounted on the modular zipper stitched webbing loops 463 and near the bottom of the modular zipper tote back straps 449. When the modular zipper tote 410 and modular zipper cooler 420 are attached together as a combined unit using the modular zipper connector 444, the modular zipper tension locks with gates 461 mount between the modular zipper tote strap connection points 451 and the modular zipper stitched webbing loops 463, and the modular zipper tension locks with gates 461 mount between the modular zipper cooler rear stitched loop 458 and near the bottom of the modular zipper tote back straps 449 in a manner that allows the modular zipper tension locks with gates 461 to be adjusted along the modular zipper tote back straps 449 in order to lengthen or shorten the length of the strap between the modular zipper tote strap connection points 451 and the modular zipper cooler rear stitched loop 458. The adjustability modular zipper tote back straps 449 allow the Modular Zipper Cooler Tote Apparatus 400 to be easily and comfortably carried on the back or shoulders as a combined unit.
The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 72, FIG. 73, FIG. 74, FIG. 75, FIG. 76, FIG. 77, FIG. 78, FIG. 79, FIG. 80, FIG. 81, FIG. 82, FIG. 83, FIG. 84, FIG. 85, FIG. 86, FIG. 87, FIG. 88, FIG. 89, FIG. 90, FIG. 91, FIG. 92, FIG. 93, FIG. 94 and FIG. 95, are as follows. The modular zipper tote right side 411, modular zipper tote front side 412, modular zipper tote left side 413, modular zipper tote rear side 414, modular zipper tote bottom 415 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote top 416 comprises an opening. The modular zipper tote pocket 417 comprises a flexible panel made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote liner attachment seam 418 comprises stitching attaching the modular zipper liner 430 to the inside of the modular zipper tote 410, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote pocket zipper 419 comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular zipper cooler right side 421, modular zipper cooler front side 422, modular zipper cooler left side 423, modular zipper cooler rear side 424, modular zipper cooler bottom 425, modular zipper cooler top 426 and modular zipper cooler lid 428, comprise a durable insulated material, such as 20 mm EVA foam, PU 900D Poly coated nylon, polyester, insulating foam, insulating cloth, styrofoam, plastic, fiberglass, cellulose, natural fibers, cotton batting, composite material or the like. The modular zipper cooler zipper 427 comprises a water proof zipper comprising comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular zipper cooler base 429 comprises a durable and resilient material that protects the modular zipper cooler 420 when it is put down, such as PU 900D Poly, plastic, metal, composite material or the like. The modular zipper liner 430 comprises a thin durable and flexible material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, leather, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper liner drawstring casing 433 comprises a conduit or sleeve for receiving the modular zipper liner cord 434 made from stitching the opening edge of the modular zipper liner 430, comprising cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper liner cord 434 comprises a strong string or cord comprising nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper liner cord lock 435 comprises a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote front handle 441 and modular zipper tote rear handle 442 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote handle reinforcement stitch 443 comprises stitching attaching the modular zipper tote front handle 441 and modular zipper tote rear handle 442 to the inside of the modular zipper tote 410, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper connector 444 comprises a strong material that firmly affixes the modular zipper tote 410 to the modular zipper cooler 420, such as cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote front strap 445 and modular zipper cooler support strap 447 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote back straps 449 comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote strap connection points 451 comprise stitching attaching the upper modular zipper tension lock with gate 461 of the modular zipper tote back straps 449 to the outside of the modular zipper tote rear side 414 of the modular zipper tote 410, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper cooler hinge 452 comprises a strong, flexible material, such as such as PU 900D Poly, 20 mm EVA foam, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tote front stitched loops 453 comprise stitched belts forming loops made of 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper cooler rear stitched loops 458 comprise stitched belts forming loops and attaching the lower modular zipper tension lock with gate 461 of the modular zipper tote back straps 449 to the outside of the modular zipper cooler rear side 424 of the modular zipper cooler 420, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper strap stitched loops 459 comprise stitched belts forming a loop for receiving hardware, which comprises 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular zipper tension locks with gates 461 comprise a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular zipper stitched webbing loops 463 comprise stitched loops that attach the modular zipper tension locks with gates 461 to the modular zipper tote back straps 449, which comprise 38 mm seatbelt webbing, reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The materials listed herein are examples only and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
Referring now to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, in FIG. 96, FIG. 97, FIG. 98, FIG. 99, FIG. 100, FIG. 101, FIG. 102, FIG. 103, FIG. 104, FIG. 105, FIG. 106, FIG. 107, FIG. 108, FIG. 109, FIG. 110, FIG. 111, FIG. 112, FIG. 113, FIG. 114, FIG. 115, FIG. 116 and FIG. 117, a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500 is shown. FIG. 96 illustrates a front perspective view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 97 shows a front view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 98 displays a rear view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 99 shows a right side view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 100 depicts a top view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 101 illustrates a bottom view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 102 demonstrates a front view of a modular strap system tote 510 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 103 displays a rear view of a modular strap system tote 510 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 104 shows a right side view of a modular strap system tote 510 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 105 depicts a top view of a modular strap system tote 510 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 106 shows a bottom view of a modular strap system tote 510 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 107 illustrates a right side sectional view of a modular strap system tote 510 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 105. FIG. 108 demonstrates a front sectional view of a modular strap system tote 510 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500 with the cross section positioned at the dotted line indicator in FIG. 107. FIG. 109 shows a front view of a modular strap system cooler 520 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 110 shows a rear view of a modular strap system cooler 520 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 111 displays a right side view of a modular strap system cooler 520 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 112 depicts a top view of a modular strap system cooler 520 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 113 shows a bottom view of a modular strap system cooler 520 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 114 illustrates a front perspective view of the modular strap system support straps 540 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 115 demonstrates a right side view the modular strap system support straps 540 of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500. FIG. 116 shows a front view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500 in the process of being assembled. FIG. 117 demonstrates a right side view of a Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500 in the process of being assembled.
Referring still to the preferred embodiment of the invention in FIG. 96, FIG. 97, FIG. 98, FIG. 99, FIG. 100, FIG. 101, FIG. 102, FIG. 103, FIG. 104, FIG. 105, FIG. 106, FIG. 107, FIG. 108, FIG. 109, FIG. 110, FIG. 111, FIG. 112, FIG. 113, FIG. 114, FIG. 115, FIG. 116 and FIG. 117, the Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500 comprises a modular strap system tote 510, a modular strap system cooler 520, and modular strap system support straps 540, which comprise a detachable means of securely affixing the modular strap system tote 510 to the top of the modular strap system cooler 520 for facilitating compact portability of the combined unit. The modular strap system tote 510 comprises a modular strap system tote right side 511, a modular strap system tote front side 512, a modular strap system tote left side 513, a modular strap system tote rear side 514, a modular strap system tote bottom 515, a modular strap system tote top 516, a modular strap system liner 530, and modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546. The modular strap system tote right side 511 comprises a flexible panel, which is affixed to the modular strap system tote front side 512, the modular strap system tote rear side 514, the modular strap system tote bottom 515 and the modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546. The modular strap system tote front side 512 comprises a flexible panel, which is affixed to the modular strap system tote right side 511, the modular strap system tote left side 513 and the modular strap system tote bottom 515. The modular strap system tote left side 513 comprises a flexible panel, which is affixed to the a modular strap system tote front side 512, the modular strap system tote rear side 514, the modular strap system tote bottom 515 and the modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546. The modular strap system tote rear side 514 comprises a flexible panel, which is affixed to the modular strap system tote right side 511, the modular strap system tote left side 513 and the modular strap system tote bottom 515. The modular strap system tote bottom 515 comprises a flexible panel and is affixed to the modular strap system tote right side 511, the modular strap system tote front side 512, the modular strap system tote left side 513 and the modular strap system tote rear side 514. The modular strap system tote top 516 comprises an opening through which the modular strap system liner 530 distends. The modular strap system liner 530 is disposed within the interior of the modular strap system tote 510; comprises a drawstring bag made of a thin durable and flexible material, such as nylon or the like, a modular strap system liner drawstring casing 533 at the top opening of the bag, a modular strap system liner cord 534 disposed within the modular strap system liner drawstring casing 533 and a modular strap system liner cord lock 535, which locks the modular strap system liner cord 534 at a desired length within the modular strap system liner drawstring casing 533; and is affixed to the interior side of the modular strap system tote right side 511, the interior side of modular strap system tote front side 512, interior side of the modular strap system tote left side 513 and the interior side of the modular strap system tote rear side 514, at the modular strap system tote liner attachment seam 518. The modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement for the modular strap system tote 510; receive the modular strap system support straps 540 between the modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546 and the modular strap system tote 510 in order to securely support the combined unit; and are affixed to the modular strap system tote right side 511 and the modular strap system tote left side 513. The modular strap system cooler 520 comprises a modular strap system cooler right side 521, a modular strap system cooler front side 522, a modular strap system cooler left side 523, a modular strap system cooler rear side 524, a modular strap system cooler bottom 525, a modular strap system cooler hinge 552, a modular strap system cooler zipper 527, a modular strap system cooler lid 528, and modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547. The modular strap system cooler right side 521 comprises an insulated panel, which is affixed to the modular strap system cooler front side 522, the modular strap system cooler rear side 524, the modular strap system cooler bottom 525, and the modular strap system cooler zipper 527 and the modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547. The modular strap system cooler front side 522 comprises an insulated panel, which is affixed to the modular strap system cooler right side 521, the modular strap system cooler left side 523, the modular strap system cooler bottom 525 and the modular strap system cooler zipper 527. The modular strap system cooler left side 523 comprises an insulated panel, which is affixed to the modular strap system cooler front side 522, the modular strap system cooler rear side 524, the modular strap system cooler bottom 525, the modular strap system cooler zipper 527 and the modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547. The modular strap system cooler rear side 524 comprises an insulated panel, which is affixed to the modular strap system cooler right side 521, the modular strap system cooler left side 523, the modular strap system cooler bottom 525, the modular strap system cooler zipper 527 and the modular strap system cooler hinge 552. The modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like; provide structural reinforcement for the modular strap system cooler 520; receive the modular strap system support straps 540 between the modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547 and the modular strap system cooler 520 in order to securely support the combined unit; and are affixed to the modular strap system cooler right side 521 and the modular strap system cooler left side 523. The modular strap system cooler bottom 525 comprises an insulated panel with a modular strap system cooler base 529 and is affixed to the modular strap system cooler right side 521, the modular strap system cooler front side 522, the modular strap system cooler left side 523 and the modular strap system cooler rear side 524. The modular strap system cooler hinge 552 comprises a flexible strip, which is affixed between the top of the modular strap system cooler rear side 524 and the modular strap system cooler lid 528 and between either ends of the modular strap system cooler zipper 527. The modular strap system cooler zipper 527 comprises a waterproof zipper capable of being thermally sealed and is affixed to the modular strap system cooler right side 521, the modular strap system cooler front side 522, the modular strap system cooler left side 523, the modular strap system cooler rear side 524, the modular strap system cooler hinge 552 and the modular strap system cooler lid 528. The modular strap system cooler lid 528 comprises the modular strap system cooler top 526, which comprises an insulated panel and is affixed to the modular strap system cooler hinge 552 and the modular strap system cooler zipper 527, so that the modular strap system cooler lid 528 may open in a swingable fashion when the modular strap system cooler zipper 527 is unzipped in order to access the interior compartment of the modular strap system cooler 520. The modular strap system support straps 540 comprise the modular strap system tote front handle 541, the modular strap system tote rear handle 542, the modular strap system vertical straps 545, the modular strap system bottom side straps 548, and the modular strap system bottom straps 549. The modular strap system tote front handle 541 and the modular strap system tote rear handle 542 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which are affixed on either ends to the modular strap system vertical straps 545. The modular strap system vertical straps 545 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which are affixed at their top end to either the modular strap system tote front handle 541 on the front side of the modular strap system support straps 540 or to the modular strap system tote rear handle 542 on the rear side of the modular strap system support straps 540, and which are affixed at their bottom end to the modular strap system bottom side straps 548. The modular strap system bottom side straps 548 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which are affixed at either end to the modular strap system vertical straps 545 and span the width of the modular strap system cooler bottom 525 from front to back, and which are perpendicularly affixed to the modular strap system bottom straps 549. The modular strap system bottom straps 549 comprise durable belts, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing or the like, which are affixed at either end to the modular strap system bottom side straps 548 and span the distance between the modular strap system bottom side straps 548. The modular strap system support straps 540 join the modular strap system tote 510 and the modular strap system cooler 520 as a combined unit by slipping the modular strap system tote front handle 541 under the modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547 crossing the modular strap system cooler front side 522 and slipping the modular strap system tote rear handle 542 under the modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547 crossing the modular strap system cooler rear side 524; and then by slipping the modular strap system tote front handle 541 under the modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546 crossing the modular strap system tote front side 512 and slipping the modular strap system tote rear handle 542 under the modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546 crossing the modular strap system tote rear side 514; and drawing the modular strap system tote front handle 541 and the modular strap system tote rear handle 542 upward until the modular strap system bottom side straps 548 and the modular strap system bottom straps 549 are firmly against the modular strap system cooler bottom 525 and the modular strap system vertical straps 545 are under the modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546 and the modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547 in order to firmly support the modular strap system tote 510 and the modular strap system cooler 520 of the Modular Strap System Cooler Tote Apparatus 500 as a combined unit.
The construction details of the invention as shown in FIG. 96, FIG. 97, FIG. 98, FIG. 99, FIG. 100, FIG. 101, FIG. 102, FIG. 103, FIG. 104, FIG. 105, FIG. 106, FIG. 107, FIG. 108, FIG. 109, FIG. 110, FIG. 111, FIG. 112, FIG. 113, FIG. 114, FIG. 115, FIG. 116 and FIG. 117, are as follows. The modular strap system tote right side 511, modular strap system tote front side 512, modular strap system tote left side 513, modular strap system tote rear side 514, modular strap system tote bottom 515 comprise flexible panels made from a durable and resilient material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, plastic, Kevlar, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular strap system tote top 516 comprises an opening. The modular strap system tote liner attachment seam 518 comprises stitching attaching the modular strap system liner 530 to the inside of the modular strap system tote 510, which comprises reinforced thread, nylon thread, polyester thread, cotton thread, plastic thread, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular strap system cooler right side 521, modular strap system cooler front side 522, modular strap system cooler left side 523, modular strap system cooler rear side 524, modular strap system cooler bottom 525, modular strap system cooler top 526 and modular strap system cooler lid 528, comprise a durable insulated material, such as 20 mm EVA foam, PU 900D Poly coated nylon, polyester, insulating foam, insulating cloth, styrofoam, plastic, fiberglass, cellulose, natural fibers, cotton batting, composite material or the like. The modular strap system cooler zipper 527 comprises a water proof zipper comprising comprises cloth, metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular strap system cooler base 529 comprises a durable and resilient material that protects the modular strap system cooler 520 when it is put down, such as PU 900D Poly, plastic, metal, composite material or the like. The modular strap system liner 530 comprises a thin durable and flexible material, such as cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, leather, leather, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular strap system liner drawstring casing 533 comprises a conduit or sleeve for receiving the modular strap system liner cord 534 made from stitching the opening edge of the modular strap system liner 530, comprising cloth, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular strap system liner cord 534 comprises a strong string or cord comprising nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular strap system liner cord lock 535 comprises a strong rigid material, such as metal, plastic, composite material or the like. The modular strap system tote front handle 541, the modular strap system tote rear handle 542, the modular strap system vertical straps 545, the modular strap system tote horizontal straps 546, the modular strap system cooler horizontal straps 547, the modular strap system bottom side straps 548 and the modular strap system bottom straps 549, comprise belts made of a strong and durable material, such as 38 mm seatbelt webbing, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The modular strap system cooler hinge 552 comprises a strong, flexible material, such as such as PU 900D Poly, 20 mm EVA foam, cloth, leather, nylon, polyester, cotton, wool, silk, plastic, Kevlar, natural fibers, artificial fibers, composite material or the like. The materials listed herein are examples only and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The advantages of the present invention include, without limitation, that it provides an apparatus and system for transporting sets of items at different temperatures, which is lightweight and well balanced by using connection points located substantially near the center of mass of the apparatus. Additionally, the Modular Cooler Apparatus and System allow items at different temperatures to be transported together in the combined unit or transferred separately by separating the modular tote and the modular cooler. Further, when not is use, the modular tote and the modular cooler may be collapsed in order to minimize the space needed for storage. The present invention is advantageous in that it separates items that may be damaged at extreme temperatures or by moisture from items that need to be kept at extreme temperatures or in the presence of moisture. The Modular Cooler Apparatus and System provides an efficient and modular solution for conveniently transporting sets of items that require to be maintained at different temperatures.
In broad embodiment, the present invention relates generally to an apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures using a modular tote and cooler system, which comprises a modular cooler, a detachable modular tote, and a means of securely affixing the modular tote to the top of the modular cooler for facilitating compact portability.
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiments, methods, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods that are within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures, said apparatus comprising:

a modular tote, said modular tote comprising

an accessible inner space,

handles,

one or more tote connectors, said tote connectors comprising hardware that connects to other said hardware, and

a bottom;

a modular cooler, said modular cooler comprising

an insulated inner chamber,

a cooler access door,

one or more cooler connectors, said cooler connectors comprising said hardware that connects to other said hardware, and

a top; and

one or more detachable shoulder straps, said detachable shoulder straps comprising

a strap,

one or more tote strap connectors, said tote strap connectors comprising said hardware that connects to other said hardware; and

one or more cooler strap connectors, said cooler strap connectors comprising

said hardware that connects to other said hardware;

wherein

said modular tote stores said items at ambient temperature;

said modular cooler stores said items at non-ambient temperature;

said modular tote may be detached and used by itself;

said modular cooler may be detached and used by itself;

said modular tote connects to said modular cooler by connecting said tote connectors to said cooler connectors, so that said bottom of said modular tote firmly contacts said top of said modular cooler in a well-balanced manner, in order to form a combined unit with compact portability; and

said detachable shoulder straps connect to said combined unit by connecting said tote strap connectors to said tote connectors and by connecting said cooler strap connectors to said cooler connectors, so that said combined unit may be supported by said detachable shoulder straps in a well-balanced manner.

2. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein

said tote connectors comprise buckles and belts,

said cooler connectors comprise said buckles and said belts,

said tote strap connectors comprise said buckles and said belts, and

said cooler strap connectors comprise said buckles and said belts.

3. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein said tote connectors comprise a zipper and said cooler connectors comprise said zipper.

4. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein said modular tote and said modular cooler are round in order to minimize surface area relative to volume of said apparatus.

5. An apparatus of claim 1, wherein said combined unit is a backpack.

6. An apparatus of claim 1, said modular tote of said apparatus further comprises pockets, said pockets comprising a pocket zipper.

7. An apparatus of claim 1, said modular tote of said apparatus further comprising

an inner liner, said inner liner disposed within said accessible inner space of said modular tote, said inner liner comprising

a drawstring bag,

a drawstring casing disposed within said drawstring bag,

a drawstring loosely disposed within said drawstring casing, and

a cord lock, which locks said drawstring at a desired length in order to open or close said drawstring bag.

8. An apparatus of claim 1, said cooler access door of said modular cooler of said apparatus further comprising

a zipper opening and

a hinge.

9. An apparatus for transporting sets of items at different temperatures, said apparatus comprising:

a modular tote, said modular tote comprising

an accessible inner space,

one or more horizontal tote straps,

a tote top, and

a tote bottom;

a modular cooler, said modular cooler comprising

an insulated inner chamber,

a cooler access door,

one or more horizontal cooler straps,

a cooler top, and

a cooler bottom; and

a detachable strap system, said detachable strap system comprising

a plurality of vertical straps, said vertical straps comprising

a vertical strap top and

a vertical strap bottom,

a plurality of bottom straps, said bottom straps depending from said vertical strap bottoms,

handles, said handles depending from said vertical strap tops;

wherein

said modular tote stores said items at ambient temperature;

said modular cooler stores said items at non-ambient temperature;

said modular tote may be detached and used by itself;

said modular cooler may be detached and used by itself; and

said modular tote and said modular cooler are joined into a combined unit with compact portability by

inserting said handles of said detachable strap system under said horizontal cooler straps of said modular cooler, then

inserting said handles of said detachable strap system under said horizontal tote straps of said modular tote, and then

drawing said handles upward until said bottom straps are firmly against said cooler bottom, so that said tote bottom of said modular tote firmly contacts said cooler top of said modular cooler in a well-balanced manner.

10. An apparatus of claim 10, said modular tote of said apparatus further comprising

a drawstring bag,

a drawstring casing disposed within said drawstring bag,

a drawstring loosely disposed within said drawstring casing, and

11. An apparatus of claim 10, said cooler access door of said modular cooler of said apparatus further comprising

a zipper opening and

a hinge.