US20200085177A1

US20200085177A1 - Canister sleeve with storage, mounting, and separate use capacity

Info

Publication number: US20200085177A1
Application number: US16/553,661
Authority: US
Inventors: Mitch P. Walk; Tyler G. Walk
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-08-28
Filing date: 2019-08-28
Publication date: 2020-03-19

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a sleeve for use with a canister or other article. The sleeve generally includes a base, a cushioning material coupled to the base, and an outer cover positioned over the base and cushioning material. The outer cover includes at least one accessory portion having at least one strap coupled to a seam of the outer cover and a securement component coupling the at least one strap to the outer cover.

Description

BACKGROUND

The embodiments described herein relate generally to sleeves, wraps, and/or coverings and more specifically to sleeves having the capability of providing stand-alone storage capabilities, as well as being sleeves to hold, mount secure, protect, insulate, and/or add storage capabilities to canisters of any type, and to other objects in which storage is needed, including, but not limited to canopies, trailers, vehicles, tables, carts, and tables.
Currently, there is a great lack of beneficial accessories, mounting systems, handles, insulation, and multi-use options for portable canisters such as thermoses, travel mugs, bottle, cans, fuel cans, fire extinguishers, coolers, material handling carts, and similar, as well as, more stationary items such as trash cans, work stations, pallet racking, trade show canopies, tents, tables, truck beds, and tailgates, and spare tires. Such options are needed. For example, fuel cans have metal, typically steel or aluminum, bolt-in holders for floors or for clamps. The small number of available options both fail to keep these items secure at all times, and also force users to carry other items separately from these sometimes bulky, heavy canisters. This can lead to vehicular accidents, burns, spills, stolen or lost items, lack of organization, and multiple unnecessary trips to and from different locations.
As such, there is a need to easily and cost-effectively provide additional storage, mounting options, insulation, carrying options, security options and the ability of sleeve to serve stand-alone storage functions even when not being utilized with a canister/container/stationary item.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

In one aspect, sleeve for use with a canister is provided. The sleeve includes a base, a cushioning/insulating material coupled to the base, an outer cover positioned over the base and the cushioning/insulating material. The outer cover includes at least one accessory portion having at least one strap coupled to a seam of the outer cover and a securement component coupling the at least one strap to the outer cover.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1-10 show exemplary embodiments of the sleeve system described herein.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary canister with an exemplary sleeve;

FIG. 2 is a cut-away view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an accessory coupled to a portion of the sleeve shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a sleeve for use with a canister;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the sleeve attached to the upright portion of an industrial racking system. This can be done at any angle, including horizontally and vertically and on any mounting platform, including, but not limited to roll cages, vehicle, trailers, walls, shelving systems, grids, and racking systems.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a sleeve that slips over a canopy. In this illustration, the sleeve has the PALS/MOLLE system attached to the sides of the top and contains an angled upper portion that follows the contour of the angled canopy cover and holds the sleeve from sliding down the canopy. Such sleeves can attach in any similar way including horizontally and vertically, and can have other attachment devices including, but not limited to hooks, velcro, grommet holes, side release buckles, pouches, bags, and zippers.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a sleeve that covers a table; in this instance, it is a folding trade show table. In this application, there is PALS/MOLLE both on front and top of the table cover which allows items to be attached securely for display purposes.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a base system for use with the sleeve shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 10 is a locking system for use with the sleeve shown in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary canister 10 having a sleeve 100. It should be noted that while canister 10 is depicted as a thermos, canister 10 can be any container including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, thermoses, growlers, tumblers, bottles, mugs, cups, coolers, fuel cans, tool boxes, and trash cans. In the exemplary embodiment, sleeve 100 is fabricated to accommodate one canister. Sleeve 100 can be fabricated to accommodate any number of canisters including, but not limited to, 2, 3, 4, or 5 canisters.
FIG. 2 is a cut-away view of sleeve 100 shown in FIG. 1. Sleeve 100 is fabricated to include an outer fabric shell 102 with a non-slip stretchable material 104 sewn to or positioned on the fabric shell 102. In one embodiment, fabric shell 102 is fabricated as a shell that is molded into a desired shape. Alternatively, fabric shell can be constructed with the use of molded rigid or semi-rigid materials to form a base for sleeve 100. In the exemplary embodiment, fabric shell 102 is formed from foam-backed fabric. However, fabric 102 can be formed using any material that supports a canister of any type including, but not limited to, steel, aluminum, carbon fiber, polyurethane, polyester, nylon, plastic, rubber, silicone, pvc, neoprene, foam, polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride. In some embodiments, elastic supports extend across fabric sleeve 102 to create an adjustable, snug fit.
Material 104 is configured to provide support, mounting capacity, and in some aspects, insulation to the sleeve of canister 10. In one embodiment, material 104 is rubber. Material 104 can include any type of hook and/or loop (e.g., Velcro™) and/or support including, but not limited to, polyester, nylon, rebond foam, closed-cell foam, neoprene foam, polyurethane cushioning foam, memory foam (viscoelastic polyurethane foam), and/or a viscoelastic polymer gel. Material 104 may be coupled to fabric shell 102 with an adhesive, stitch, or weld, or be positioned against fabric shell 102 in a substantially friction fit. In some embodiments, an additional material, for example, in the illustrated embodiment, rubber 106 can be sewn and positioned next to the laminated materials, 102 and 104 in order to create a non-slip, stretchable surface for mounting, grip, and fitment aid. In some embodiments, coverings 106 and 108 are coupled to fabric shell 102 with a securement component such as stitching, webbing, staple, glue, screw, nail, button, snap, or grommet.
Additionally, other components, such as heating and cooling systems, can be incorporated into the materials to either heat or cool items within sleeve 100.
In some embodiments, at least one grommet, or other mounting or drain hole, including, but not limited to, fasteners, eyelets, hook and loop, magnets, or hooks may be present on the inside of sleeve 102. In this embodiment, grommet hole 108 is present in order to aid in mounting as well as drainage.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of sleeve 200, shown as sleeve 100 in FIGS. 1 and 2. In the exemplary embodiment, sleeve 200 includes a strap portion 202, a PALS/MOLLE portion 204, and multiple accessory portions 205, 206, 207, 208, and 209. In one embodiment, strap portion 202 and PALS/MOLLE portion 204 are fabricated with Polyester webbing. Alternatively, strap and PALS/ MOLLE portions 202 and 204 can be covered with any material that facilitates attachment of items including, but not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, leather, or nylon. In this example, sleeve 200 is made of polyester fabric with a polyurethane backing, laminated to an open cell foam, which is laminated with a high resilient scrim on the underside. In some embodiments, the material utilized on a portion, or all of sleeve 200 is a gripper and/or grabber rubber, or neoprene that is substantially slip resistant to help retain a strap or canister in place during travel, as well as being stretchable to perform fitment around slightly different sized canisters. In addition, in some embodiments, the webbing attached to the canister and/or used as mounting straps of sleeve 200 is a gripper and/or grabber rubber, or neoprene that is substantially slip-resistant and/or stretchable to help retain the canister in place and provide better grip for the user. Such material can be any type of element to provide either grip, stretchability, or both. In some embodiments, elastic webbing or cord having four-way and/or all-way stretching capabilities is utilized. In some embodiments, when polyester or nylon is utilized, the material is in the range of 200-1700 deniers but could have any density that facilitates covering sleeve 200 as described herein.
Accessory portion 206 is fabricated with polyester. Alternatively, accessory portion 206 can be fabricated with any of the materials that are suitable for use with straps and PALS/ MOLLE portions 202 and 204. In the exemplary embodiment, multiple accessory straps 210 extend from accessory seams 212 and are positioned on the polyester covering accessory portion 206. Straps 210 can be oriented in any direction on sleeve 200 including, but not limited to, horizontally or vertically.
In the exemplary embodiment, seams are formed by one material being positioned on another and secured with stitching. For example, seam 213 is formed from one portion of the vinyl being positioned on or over the other portion of vinyl and strap 210 and being secured together with stitching. In some embodiments, seams 212 are secured with bar tack stitching. It should be noted that in addition to bar tack stitching, any type of stitch can be used to secure seams, including a running stitch, backstitch, overcast stitch, cross stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, chain stitch, knot stitch, lockstitch, overlock, and cover stitch.
In addition to or alternative to stitching, seams can be secured in any manner that facilitates fabric securement including, but not limited to, ultrasonic welding and gluing. Additionally, the seams can be any type of seam including, but not limited to, plain seams, French seams, flat or abutted seams, or lapped seams. In some embodiments, piping or cording is inserted into or positioned over the seams.
In the exemplary embodiment, straps 210 are not only secured to sleeve 200 by seams 212 but also loop securement components 220. In such an embodiment, loop securement components 220 are stitches arranged in a bar tack stitching pattern. However, components 220 can be any form of securement including stitching using the stitching patterns described above, ultrasonic welding, and gluing. In the exemplary embodiment, straps 210 are polyester however straps 210 can be any material that facilitates securing items to seat 200 including, but not limited to, polypropylene, leather, and nylon. As an alternative to straps 210 extending between seams 212, individual pieces of material can be secured to accessory portion 206 to achieve a substantially similar effect. It should be noted that a locking mechanism can be added in order to keep the straps attached to a device in order to protect the sleeve from theft. Such means of attaching a lock include but are not limited to grommets, d-rings, zippers, and webbing loops. In addition, a cable or similar item can be placed around the canister inside of sleeve 200 and locked or tied to any attachment area of sleeve 200 in order to secure the canister inside of the sleeve and to protect against theft or from falling out of the sleeve.
In the exemplary embodiment, accessory portion 206 is formed to create a Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system or Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS). In some embodiments, straps 210 are fabricated with a height 230 in the range of 0.25 inches to 3 inches. In the exemplary embodiment, straps 210 have a height 230 of approximately 1 inch. Components 220 form sections 232 in straps 210. In one embodiment, components 220 are utilized to form sections 232 having a width of have approximately 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, sections 232 are configured to be in the range of 0.25 inches to 4 inches wide. In some embodiments, the distance 234 between adjacent straps 210 is approximately 1 inch. However, straps 210 can be positioned any distance 234 apart in the range of 0.25 inches to 4 inches. In the exemplary embodiment, sections 232 are configured to enable securement or attachment of items (e.g. straps, clips, or MOLLE stick) by inserting items between strap 210 and the cover. Alternately, accessory portion 206 can have sections 232 and/or straps 210 in any orientation, having any size, with any spacing that facilitates attaching accessories to seat 200.
In addition to the embodiments described above with reference to accessory portion 206, the loops (i.e., sections 232) can be formed in accessory portion 206 by weaving straps through each other to create a loop system similar to section 255. Such system can be secured to sleeve 200 as described by the various securement methods above. It should also be noted that sleeve 200 can be fabricated to be positioned on a floor (including a vehicle or building), and/or into the ground (including dirt, sand, rock, etc.). The sleeve would be positioned as desired and secured to the frame/floor/ground using materials and/or methods described herein including, but not limited to including, stakes, screws, nails, pins, zippers, snaps, magnets, and gluing.
Also, both sections 202 and 208 provide alternative mounting solutions. Portion 202 can be used to secure sleeve 200 around a roll bar, shelving system, other upright structure, by wrapping around the desired mounting base, or by securing it with screws, nails, or other type of fasteners directly through the webbing, or through the use of grommets or eyelets through the webbing strap. Other such mounting options include, but are not limited to hooks, velcro, zippers, pouches, carabiners, and side-release buckles.
Alternatively, and/or in conjunction with section 202, section 208 shows an exemplary grommet hole on the bottom of sleeve 200 that serves as drainage, and/or as a mounting system. Screws, nails, fasteners, stakes, as well as any other mounting device can be placed through these eyelets/grommet holes and in the ground, vehicle floor, building floor, table, shelf, or any other place in order to secure the sleeve for use alone as a receptacle, or for stationary use as a holder for a canister. In addition to grommets, any type of eyelet, magnet, pin, zipper, snap, glue, hook and loop, and/or any other type of fastening system can be used to mount the sleeve to any surface.
It should be noted, that although this example shows a grommet that is used for drainage, some applications may call for grommets or similar at the bottom of sleeve 200, while maintaining a separation, sometimes waterproof, between the interior of sleeve 200 and the mounting points of sleeve 200.
Section 211 is an exemplary non-slip stretchable fabric. This material can help to keep sleeve 200 in place, as well as provide better grip for a user. Material 211 can also be stretchable to more firmly hold container inside of sleeve 200.
Section 207 is an exemplary attachment loop. Uses include, but are not limited to attachment of shoulder straps, handles, buckles, keychains, carabiners, and securement straps to hold the canister into sleeve 200 in case of turbulent conditions.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an accessory 300 coupled to accessory portion 206 of the sleeve 200 shown in FIG. 3. In the exemplary embodiment, accessory 300 is a bag, sack, or pack with straps 302 that substantially correspond with the size, width, and orientation of straps 210. Additionally, accessory 300 includes at least one securement strap 304 that extends from accessory 300. Strap 304 is configured to loop in and out of straps 210 and 302, and more particularly, sections 232. After securement straps are looped through straps 210 and 302, accessory 300 is coupled to canister 10 to provide additional storage to the canister while remaining secure while mounted, and during travel of any type over both short and long distances.
Although some storage attachments and devices are exemplified, there is no limit to the number of different types of attachments which can include, but are not limited to keychains, water bottles, cups, eating utensils, tongs, spatulas, brooms, dustpans, any type of mounting unit, can openers, bottle openers, and the like.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of sleeve 400 similar to FIG. 3, but with a canister 10 inside. In the exemplary embodiment, sleeve 400 is utilized on a thermos, such as a Yeti® thermos, shown in FIGS. 1 and 6. Alternatively, sleeve 400 can be utilized with any container 10 described herein including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, thermoses, cans, growlers, tumblers, bottles, food canisters, tool boxes, mugs, cups, glasses, coolers, fuel cans, and trash cans. Similar to sleeve 100, sleeve 400 is fabricated to include a fabric outer shell with a cushion coupled to or positioned on the fabric outer shell. Additionally, in some embodiments, elastic supports extend across outer shell to create a tight fit and adjustment in sleeve 400.
Accessory 300 examined in FIG. 4 is exemplified in FIG. 5. In this case, accessory 300 is a small MOLLE pouch made of polyester, and attached to straps 210, but can be made of any material and attached to any area of sleeve 400.
In addition to references above regarding FIG. 5, some mounting hardware exists and can perform similar functions to straps 302 without the need to use straps 302. In one instance, accessory 310 is evident. In the example, accessory 310 is a female side release buckle attached to portion 210 and can be added or removed at any time in order to accommodate different desirable modular aspects of the sleeve. Other hardware, both stationary and removable, can be used on any portion of sleeve 200 to perform any mounting or storage function.
Similar to the above reference, removable buckle 320 is attached to two portions 207 in order to create a carrying handle 325. Although this exemplifies a handle, any type of strap, or solid mounted object can be mounted in this way, including, but not limited to shoulder straps, accessory straps, buckles, and solid handles.
Another accessory attachment 330 is exemplified and attached to strap 210. Attachment 330 uses a snap to stay in place and has a male side release buckle attached at the end.
Sleeve 400 is fabricated to enable weaving straps through components 210 and/or slots 340 to secure additional storage devices to sleeve 400, such as is described above and shown in FIG. 4. The systems described above facilitate a user to securely attach devices 300 (e.g., pouches, bags, and hooks) to a sleeve 400 while stationary or when moved and can be used with or without canister 10 in any state of movement, or lack thereof. It should be noted that sleeve 400 can be fabricated to be positioned on or over a pre-existing canister. In such an embodiment, covering/lid is positioned over the pre-existing sleeve and secured to the pre-existing sleeve in any fashion including, but not limited to, hook and loop, snaps, zippers, stitching, and/or gluing.
FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of sleeve 400 attached to a vertical mounting point 500. In the exemplary embodiment, assembly 500 is a pallet racking system upright, but can be any vertical, horizontal, or angled mounting point that allows sleeve 400 to be mounted. Securement straps 202 are fabricated from an adjustable webbing fabricated with sewn-in hook and loop and a metal buckle for adjustment and stability. Plastic material can also be molded into a desired shape to contour to a pre-existing shape of a canister 10. Alternatively, assembly 500 can be fabricated from any material that enables coupling of assembly 500 to sleeve 400 including, but not limited to, composite material, metal, synthetic fiber, natural fiber, wood, and any combination thereof.
FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of sleeve 600. In the exemplary embodiment, sleeve 600 includes a PALS/MOLLE portion 604. In one embodiment, PALS/MOLLE portion 604 is fabricated with polyester webbing. Alternatively, PALS/MOLLE portion 604 can be covered with any material that facilitates attachment of items including, but not limited to, polyethylene, polypropylene, leather, and nylon. In this example, sleeve 600 is made of polyester fabric with a polyurethane backing, laminated to an open cell foam, which is laminated with a high resilient scrim on the underside. In some embodiments, the material utilized on a portion, or all of sleeve 600 is a gripper and/or grabber rubber, or neoprene that is substantially slip resistant to help retain the sleeve in place during use, as well as being stretchable to perform fitment around slightly different sized canopies. In addition, in some embodiments, the webbing attached to the sleeve, and/or used as mounting straps of sleeve 600 is a gripper, and/or grabber rubber, or neoprene that is substantially slip-resistant and/or stretchable to help retain the canister in place and provide better grip for the user. Such material can be any type of element to provide either grip, stretchability, or both. In some embodiments, elastic webbing or cord having four-way and/or all-way stretching capabilities is utilized. In some embodiments, when polyester or nylon is utilized, the material is in the range of 200-1700 deniers but could have any density that facilitates covering sleeve 600 as described herein.
Accessory portion 606 is fabricated with polyester. Alternatively, accessory portion 606 can be fabricated with any of the materials that are suitable for use with straps and PALS/MOLLE portion 604. In the exemplary embodiment, multiple accessory straps 610 extend from accessory seams 612 and are positioned on the polyester covering accessory portion 606. Straps 610 can be oriented in any direction on sleeve 600 including, but not limited to, horizontally or vertically.
In the exemplary embodiment, seams are formed by one material being positioned on another and secured with stitching. For example, seam 612 is formed from one portion of the fabric being positioned on or over the other portion of fabric and strap 610 and being secured together with stitching. In some embodiments, seams 612 are secured with bar tack stitching. It should be noted that in addition to bar tack stitching, any type of stitch can be used to secure seams, including a running stitch, backstitch, overcast stitch, cross stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, chain stitch, knot stitch, lockstitch, overlock, or cover stitch.
In addition to or as an alternative to stitching, seams can be secured in any manner that facilitates fabric securement including, but not limited to, hook and loop, zippers, ultrasonic welding or gluing. Additionally, the seams can be any type of seam including, but not limited to, plain seams, French seams, flat or abutted seams, or lapped seams. In some embodiments, piping or cording is inserted into or positioned over the seams.
In the exemplary embodiment, accessory portion 606 is formed to create a Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE) system or Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS). In some embodiments, straps 610 are fabricated with a height 630 in the range of 0.25 inches to 3 inches. In the exemplary embodiment, straps 610 have a height 630 of approximately 1 inch. Components 620 made using a bar tack stitch in this embodiment, form sections 632 in straps 610. In one embodiment, components 620 are utilized to form sections 632 having a width of have approximately 1.5 inches. In some embodiments, sections 632 are configured to be in the range of 0.25 inches to 4 inches wide. In some embodiments, the distance 634 between adjacent straps 610 is approximately 1 inch. However, straps 610 can be positioned any distance 634 apart in the range of 0.25 inches to 4 inches. In the exemplary embodiment, sections 632 are configured to enable securement or attachment of items (e.g. straps, clips, or MOLLE stick) by inserting items between strap 610 and the cover. Alternatively, accessory portion 606 can have sections 632 and/or straps 610 in any orientation, having any size, with any spacing that facilitates attaching accessories to sleeve 600.
In addition to the embodiments described above with reference to accessory portion 606, the loops (i.e. sections 632) can be formed in accessory portion 606 by weaving straps through each other to create a loop system similar to section 255 as illustrated in FIG. 3. Such system can be secured to sleeve 600 as described by the various securement methods above. It should also be noted that sleeve 600 can be fabricated to be attached to any portion of the canopy including the sides, bottom, floor, underside of upper frame, and/or into the ground (including dirt, sand, rock, etc.). The sleeve 600 would be positioned as desired and secured to the top, frame, legs, floor, or ground, as appropriate, using materials and/or methods described herein including, but not limited to including, stakes, screws, nails, pins, zippers, snaps, magnets, straps, hook and loop, lock, tape, and gluing. Benefits of lower attachment include waterproofing the floor and having the capability to allow other straps, pouches, walls, and other items to be attached for storage, etc.
FIG. 8 is an exemplary drawing of a table cover with the same characteristics of FIG. 7. Although shown as a covering for a table in this illustration, such a sleeve can also be used on numerous other objects, including, but not limited to carts, trailers, vehicles, and racking systems.
FIG. 9 is a base system 900 for use with sleeve 100 shown in FIG. 1. In the exemplary embodiment system 900 includes a base 902 and two or more flanges 904 extending from base 902. In one embodiment, system 900 is fabricated from metal however it should be noted that system 900 can be fabricated from any material that provides retention of canister 10 including but not limited to carbon, plastic, and foam. In some embodiments, base 902 is fabricated from one material listed above and flanges 904 are fabricated from a different or the same material. In some embodiments, base 902 includes apertures 906 or holes that enable air flow and/or moisture to escape from the inner portion of sleeve 100.
Flanges 904 are configured to slide through the MOLLE straps. In one embodiment, locking tab is integrated with flange 904 to secure system 900 to sleeve 100. Alternatively, flange 904 can include one or more straps that can be woven through the MOLLE straps to secure system 900 to sleeve 100.
FIG. 10 is a locking system 1000 for use with sleeve 100 shown in FIG. 1. In the exemplary embodiment system 1000 includes a locking mechanism 1002 coupled to each strap 1004. In one embodiment, locking mechanism 1002 is a clip that mates with a receiver 1006 integrated on and/or coupled to sleeve 100. Alternatively, mechanism 1002 can be any object that retains sleeve in place. System 1000 enables a user to attach sleeve 100 to an object (e.g., point 500 in FIG. 6) securely to substantially prevent theft of the canister 10 and or sleeve 100. In some embodiments, a second locking mechanism 1010 is utilized to retain canister 10 in sleeve 100. Mechanism 1010 includes one or more straps extending from the first securement portion to the second securement portion located on opposite the first securement portion on sleeve 100. In such an embodiment, locking mechanism 1010 can utilize the same embodiments described with mechanism 1002. Alternatively, in some embodiments, mechanism 1010 includes an aperture that enables a user to secure mechanism 1010 to sleeve 100. As such, securement objects such as zip ties, locks, and other tamper proof objects can be utilized to secure mechanism 1010 to sleeve 100.
Exemplary embodiments of canister sleeves are described above in detail. The systems are not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, but rather, components of systems that may be utilized independently and separately from other components described herein. For example, the sleeves described herein may also be used in combination with any canister including but not limited to fire extinguishers, thermoses, growlers, tumblers, bottles, mugs, cups, coolers, fuel cans, and trash cans. One advantage of the systems and methods described herein is that a canister is not limited to a particular storage option provided by the canister manufacturer but rather provides a user the flexibility of quickly removing and/or adding accessories and/or storage that are chosen for a particular trip or secured location.
Although specific features of various embodiments of the invention may be shown in some drawings and not in others, this is for convenience only. In accordance with the principles of the invention, any feature of a drawing may be referenced and/or claimed in combination with any feature of any other drawing.
This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A canister sleeve with storage, mounting, and separate use capacity comprising:

a base;

a cushioning material coupled to the base;

an outer cover positioned over the base and the cushioning material, the outer cover including at least one accessory portion comprising:

at least one strap coupled to a seam of the outer cover and a securement component coupling the at least one strap to the outer cover.

2. The canister sleeve of claim 1, further comprising a grommet in the base.

3. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the at least one accessory portion comprises a pouch attachment ladder system (PALS) portion and/or a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) portion.

4. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap comprises polyester webbing, polyethylene, polypropylene, leather, nylon, or a combination thereof.

5. The canister sleeve of claim 4, wherein the PALS portion and/or the MOLLE portion comprises polyester webbing, polyethylene, polypropylene, leather, nylon, or a combination thereof.

6. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the outer cover comprises an outer fabric shell coupled to a non-slip material.

7. The canister sleeve of claim 6, wherein the non-slip material comprises hook and loop, polyester, nylon, rebond foam, closed-cell foam, neoprene foam, polyurethane cushioning foam, memory foam, viscoelastic polymer gel, or a combination thereof.

8. The canister sleeve of claim 6, wherein at least a portion of the non-slip material comprises gripper rubber, grabber rubber, neoprene, or a combination thereof.

9. The canister sleeve of claim 1, comprising at least two straps in the at least one accessory portion, wherein at least one strap is in a substantially vertical alignment and at least one strap is in a substantially horizontal alignment.

10. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the canister sleeve is sized to receive a thermos, can, fire extinguisher, growler, tumbler, bottle, food canister, tool box, mug, cup, glass, cooler, fuel can, or trash can.

11. The canister sleeve of claim 1, further comprising elastic support straps extending across the outer cover.

12. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the securement component comprises hook and loop, a buckle, or a combination thereof.

13. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the straps are coupled to the seam by stitching, hook and loop, zippers, ultrasonic welding, gluing, or a combination thereof.

14. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the base comprises two or more flanges extending upward from the base.

15. The canister sleeve of claim 1, wherein the base comprises metal, carbon, plastic, foam, or a combination thereof.

16. The canister sleeve of claim 14, wherein the two or more flanges couple with the at least one strap.

18. A sleeve with storage, mounting, and separate use capacity for coupling to an article comprising:

an outer cover sized to receive the article, the outer cover including at least one accessory portion comprising:

at least one strap coupled to a seam of the outer cover and a securement component coupling the at least one strap to the outer cover;

wherein the at least one strap comprises a pouch attachment ladder system (PALS) portion and/or a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment (MOLLE) portion; and

wherein the article comprises a canopy, a table, a cart, a trailer, a vehicle, or a racking system.

19. The sleeve of claim 18, wherein the outer cover comprises polyester webbing, polyethylene, polypropylene, leather, nylon, or a combination thereof.

20. The sleeve of claim 18, wherein at least a portion of the outer cover comprises gripper rubber, grabber rubber, or neoprene.