DYNAMIC COOLER CONFIGURATION WITH COOLER LID COOLING PACK ARRANGEMENT

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation-in-part of, and claims priority to, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18/454,727 filed on Aug. 23, 2023. The subject matter of this earlier filed application is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD

This application relates to a cooler and more specifically to a cooler configuration with dynamic and customizable liquid filled cooling packs affixed to the cooler lid.

BACKGROUND

Conventionally, a cooler requires a user to find various sources of cold or freezing ice cubes, ice packs and other cold instruments to place in a cooler in order to establish a cold environment that can chill items placed in the cooler.

Ice will melt and create liquid, such as water, which will need to be emptied from the cooler. Depending on the intended contents of the cooler, the arrangement of cold packs and ice may be optimized to rapidly cool the contents of the cooler.

SUMMARY

Example embodiments of the present application provide a dynamic cool pack and cooler configuration with customizable liquid filled cooling packs affixed to the cooler lid.

One example embodiment may include a first liquid container including a bladder and a plurality of flaps, and a second liquid container having a bladder and a plurality of flaps, and one of the flaps of the second liquid container is affixed to one of the flaps of the first liquid container.

Another example embodiment may include a cooler having a plurality of affixing elements disposed on surfaces of an internal portion of the cooler, and a plurality of liquid containers affixed to the affixing elements in a fixed position inside the cooler.

An example device includes a portable cooler with a number of affixing elements disposed on one or more of internal surfaces of the cooler and external surfaces of the cooler, and one or more liquid containers affixed to the affixing elements in a fixed position.

Another example device includes a portable cooler with a plurality of affixing elements disposed on an internal surface of the cooler and an external surface of the cooler, one or more liquid containers affixed to the affixing elements in a fixed position, the one or more liquid containers comprise a bladder and drain valve, and the affixing elements are disposed on the internal surface of the cooler to affix the one or more liquid containers to the inside of the cooler, and wherein the affixing elements are also disposed on an external surface of the cooler to affix one or more accessories to the outside of the cooler.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates a cooler with one example cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 2A illustrates a cooler with another cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 2B illustrates a cooler with another cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 3A illustrates a cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 3B illustrates a variety of cooling pack affixing configurations according to example embodiments.

FIG. 4 illustrates a beverage holding cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 5 illustrates a liquid arrangement cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 6 illustrates an alternatively shaped cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 7 illustrates another alternatively shaped cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a rollable and foldable cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments.

FIG. 9 illustrates a detailed view of a liquid access point for the cooling pack according to example embodiments.

FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of a cooling pack according to example embodiments.

FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of a cooling pack affixed to a cooler wall according to example embodiments.

FIG. 12 illustrates a detailed view of a snap screw stud fastener according to example embodiments.

FIG. 13A illustrates the cooler with a pair of cooling packs which are affixed to a wall of the cooler according to example embodiments.

FIG. 13B illustrates the cooler with a pair of cooling packs which are affixed to a wall of the cooler and which have Velcro® attachment strips according to example embodiments.

FIG. 14 illustrates a cooling pack top view perspective according to example embodiments.

FIG. 15 illustrates a cooling pack bottom view perspective according to example embodiments.

FIG. 16 illustrates the cooler in an open position with a cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid according to example embodiments.

FIG. 17 illustrates the cooler in a closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid according to example embodiments.

FIG. 18A illustrates the cooling packet affixed to a series of straps according to example embodiments.

FIG. 18B illustrates the bottom of the cooling packet affixed to the series of straps according to example embodiments.

FIG. 19 illustrates the cooler in a closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with a backpack cooler in a closed position and affixed to the cooler lid according to example embodiments.

FIG. 20 illustrates the cooler in a closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the backpack cooler in an open position and affixed to the cooler lid according to example embodiments.

FIG. 21 illustrates a sideways view of the cooler in an open position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid and the backpack cooler affixed to the top of the cooler lid according to example embodiments.

FIG. 22 illustrates a front view of the cooler in an open position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid and the backpack cooler affixed to the top of the cooler lid according to example embodiments.

FIG. 23A illustrates a storage pack which may be affixed to the cooler lid and which has a series of straps according to example embodiments.

FIG. 23B illustrates a bottom view of the storage pack which may be affixed to the cooler lid and which has a series of straps according to example embodiments.

FIG. 24A illustrates the cooler in a closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with a cutting board affixed to the cooler lid according to example embodiments.

FIG. 24B illustrates the bottom of the cutting board affixed to the cooler lid via a series of straps according to example embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

It will be readily understood that the components of the present application, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, may be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following detailed description of the embodiments, as represented in the attached figures, is not intended to limit the scope of the application as claimed, but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the application.

The features, structures, or characteristics of the application described throughout this specification may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. For example, the usage of the phrases “example embodiments”, “some embodiments”, or other similar language, throughout this specification refers to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in one or more embodiment of the present application. Thus, appearances of the phrases “example embodiments”, “in some embodiments”, “in other embodiments”, or other similar language, throughout this specification do not necessarily all refer to the same group of embodiments, and the described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.

FIG. 1 illustrates a cooler with one example cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, the cooler 100 includes a top portion or lid 110 and a bottom portion or base 120. The cooler may have an array of receiving holes which permit pop-in studs, screws or nails to be used to secure one or more cooling packs 130/140 to a wall or floor of the cooler. FIG. 12 illustrates one example of a snap screw stud fastener 131, which will be referred to as a ‘snap screw’ for simplicity. Each cooling pack 130/140 may be affixed to the walls or floor of the cooler via securing studs, magnets, VELCRO®, zippers, etc. The cooler may have a plurality of affixing elements, such as button snap sockets and/or studs, pieces of VELCRO, magnetically attracted surfaces, magnets, etc.

It is important to note that the cooling pack may instead be a warming pack filled with warm fluid instead of cold fluid to warm the contents of a cooler. For example purposes the pack will be referred to as a cooling pack even though it may be a warming pack. In general, the snap configuration may include a snap button head or snap button socket. If a square cooling pack has four sides, each side may have a set of snap button heads and/or snap button sockets to receive the snap button heads.

In operation, a user may customize the configuration of the cooler body by affixing one cooler pack 130 to the back wall and another cooler pack 140 down a center of the cooler. Each cooler pack may have a panel of holes to permit the studs to pass through the affixing surfaces or flaps 134/138/148. The flaps may be on all sides (e.g., 3 or 4) of the pack and may be joined together from one flap of one packet to another flap of another pack. Each pack may also have an access hole and lid 132 that permits liquid to be added and removed to an internal bladder portion of each pack. The packs may be referred to as liquid containers or bladders.

FIG. 2A illustrates a cooler with another cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 2A, in this configuration, the two packs are both affixed to the back wall of the cooler body 120. Both packs 130 and 140 have similar designs including flaps 138/148/144, pass through slots 134/144 and bladder holes/lids 132 and 142. The packs may be affixed to the back wall by studs, magnets, zippers, VELCRO or other affixing configurations.

FIG. 2B illustrates a cooler with another cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 2B, the dual pack configuration demonstrates two packs affixed together on a bottom surface inside the cooler 100. Similar to the example in FIG. 2A, the packs may be laid flat without any snaps affixed to snap screws or with snaps snapped onto the snap screws beneath the surface of the packs. The packs may be laid side by side independently or as a single joined pair of packs which have been affixed to one another prior to being laid inside the cooler floor.

FIG. 3A illustrates a cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 3A, the example pack 130 includes a plurality of pass through slots or embedded snap heads 136 (eight snaps in this example), which permit pop-in or push actuated studs, bolts or simply just snap fasteners 131 to secure the pack to the internal cooler body.

FIG. 3B illustrates a variety of cooling pack affixing configurations according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 3B, the example illustrates how a single pack could have magnets 152, slots/snaps 136, VELCRO 154, zipper 156, etc., used to affix the pack to the cooler body. The pack may be approximately 1 to 4 inches in depth and may have a sloped surface 158 that leads from the pack end to a pack center portion.

FIG. 4 illustrates a beverage holding cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 4, the pack example 150 demonstrates how a series of beverage cavities 158 are included in the surface of the pack to permit a beverage to be quickly chilled when inserted into the one or more cavities.

FIG. 5 illustrates a liquid arrangement cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 5, the pack 160 includes radiator style bladder design where peaks 164 and valleys 162 are used to harness the locations of the liquid inside the pack. The gaps between each finger of the radiator will allow the ice pack to bend, which is helpful in cooling curved objects.

FIG. 6 illustrates an alternatively shaped cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 6, the example pack 170 is triangular to accommodate narrower areas inside a cooler body.

FIG. 7 illustrates another alternatively shaped cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 7, the example pack 180 is circular to accommodate rounder areas inside a cooler body.

FIG. 8 illustrates an example of a rollable and foldable cooling pack configuration according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 8, the cooling pack may be rollable, foldable, bendable and may even have position memory properties, such as internal metal strips that hold a bended position in place until the position is readjusted by a user. The flexibility of the cooling pack enables the pack to be maneuvered into a position that can cool or warm contents of the cooler faster by direct contact, such as by rolling the pack around a bottle or similar container.

FIG. 9 illustrates a detailed view of a liquid access point for the cooling pack according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 9, the access cap or lid 132 may be snapped into position or screwed on to a threaded nozzle 137 for securing purposes to hold the liquid inside the pack.

FIG. 10 illustrates a side view of a cooling pack according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 10, the pack 130 may have a sizable container volume with an edge 134 around a bottom portion of the container bladder. The lid 132 may be located in a top portion of the pack.

FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of a cooling pack affixed to a cooler wall according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 11, the pack 130 may be secured to a wall 122 of a cooler by snaps 136, which snap onto the snap fasteners 131, which are affixed to the cooler wall by a screw.

FIG. 12 illustrates a detailed view of a snap screw stud fastener according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 12, the snap fastener 131 may have a snap receiving head 133 and a screw base 135 to be embedded into a cooler body or other surface.

One example embodiment may include a device with a first liquid container having a bladder and a plurality of flaps, and a second liquid container having a bladder and a plurality of flaps, and one of the flaps of the second liquid container is affixed to one of the flaps of the first liquid container. The flaps may also be affixed to internal walls of an inside of a cooler to hold a specific position for rapid cooling of objects in the cooler. Each of the first and second liquid containers include respective access caps to permit liquid to be inserted or removed from the bladders of the respective liquid containers. The first liquid container and the second liquid container each may include two, three or four flaps. Each of the plurality of flaps may include one or more holes which has an installed snap button cap or snap button socket. The first liquid container and the second liquid container are affixed to an internal surface of a cooler. The internal surfaces of the cooler includes a bottom floor surface and side wall surfaces, such as four surfaces for a square or rectangular cooler. Other cooler designs are contemplated, such as collapsible coolers, circular coolers, etc. The first liquid container and the second liquid container may be affixed to two or more internal surfaces of a cooler and in another example three or more internal surfaces of a cooler. The first liquid container and the second liquid container are deformable. The first and second liquid containers are each shaped as one of a square, rectangle, triangle and circle and may include other shapes. The first and second liquid containers include one or more circular cavities form-fitted to a beverage container.

Another example embodiment may include a cooler having a plurality of affixing elements disposed on surfaces of an internal portion of the cooler, and a plurality of liquid containers affixed to the affixing elements in a fixed position inside the cooler.

The use of the liquid container(s) or pack(s) 130 does not necessarily need to be for a cooler, but instead may include any application that requires large ice/warming packs. The packs may connect to one another to form a larger pack. The packs may be emptied when not in use for easy storage and also reduction of weight. The packs may connect to cooler walls including both hard and soft coolers. The packs can also be used in backpacks or cooler backpacks by using VELCRO. As illustrated in the figures, the packs may be available in multiple shapes and sizes. For existing coolers, the snap screws can be installed on a cooler wall with a protruding snap portion so the packs could be snapped into the cooler walls with receded snap portions. The packs can also be laid flat on the bottom of the cooler without being attached to the cooler internal surfaces.

The screw-in studs could be screwed into the cooler wall. The drain valve can be a push valve or a screw in valve. The material of the cooling pack may be a flexible waterproof fabric. Example materials may include a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated fabric, rubber, polyurethane laminate (PUL), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Those materials provide both flexibility and durability while ensuring water resistance. The packs are capable of being filled with various liquids, including water, salt water, gel, and other suitable liquids. The flexibility enables users to customize its functionality for different applications.

The packs may be joined together to line the inside of a cooler, act as a divider within a cooler, or serve as a medical ice pack wrap. Its adaptability makes it suitable for various purposes, expanding its potential market and utility.

The shapes of the cooler packs is not limited to a specific form and can be designed in various shapes and forms, ranging from rectangles to cylinders, cubes, triangles, or any other desired shape. This flexibility allows for customization based on specific use cases. In one example, waterproof fabrics combine a thermoplastic polyurethane membrane with a base textile (e.g., nylon or polyester fabric), resulting in materials that are both flexible and waterproof. PVC coated fabric involves a poly-vinyl chloride coating on polyester fabric, making a suitable form of luggage, bags, cases, and other protective coverings. Polyurethane laminate (PUL) fabric refers to polyester or cotton fabric with one or two layers of polyurethane, providing waterproof properties. The cooler packs with openings (see FIG. 4) can offer strategically placed openings or pockets to cool objects, such as drinks or other items. The openings permit direct contact between the frozen pack and the target object, facilitating efficient cooling.

FIG. 13A illustrates the cooler with a pair of cooling packs which are affixed to a wall of the cooler according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 13A, the cooler 100 includes a cooler lid 110 and a cooler body 120. The example illustrates a pair of square or rectangular cooling packs, which are essentially containers or bladders 230/240 each having respective drain valves 232/242 where a fluid may be inserted to provide a freezing and cooling capability. The packs in this example may be separate from one another or may be affixed to one another by an affixing mechanism (e.g., snaps, Velcro®, magnets, glue, slots, etc.).

FIG. 13B illustrates the cooler with a pair of cooling packs which are affixed to a wall of the cooler and which have Velcro® attachment strips according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 13B, the cooling packs 230/240 may have Velcro® on their side walls to assist with affixing them to other compatible surfaces.

FIG. 14 illustrates a cooling pack top view perspective according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 14, the cooling pack displays a square shape with rounded edges, however, a rectangular, oval, circular, or other shaped configuration may be used. The length and width may be between approximately 4-18 inches and the depth may be between ½ and 6 inches high.

FIG. 15 illustrates a cooling pack bottom view perspective according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 15, the cooler back bottom view displays a pair of Velcro® strips, however, any arrangement of the strips or other affixing mechanisms may be used. The strips may be firmly pressed against a receiving material on the internal wall of the cooler to cause a holding position of the cooler pack to be in an upright position which is vertical with the body of the cooler resting on a ground surface.

FIG. 16 illustrates the cooler in an open position with a cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 16, the cooling pack 230 may have a series of straps 262/264 in one direction and a series of straps 272/274 in another direction perpendicular to the first direction. The straps may be thin and easily affixed to the cooler lid. The cooling pack may be affixed to the straps by the Velcro® on the back of the pack which affixes to the material of the straps, which may be a Velcro® compatible material with small loops or hairs to bond with the Velcro®. In another example, the straps 262/264 and 272/274 may be part of the cooler packet 230 and may not be attached by Velcro®, however the ends of the straps can be fastened by any fastening mechanism, such as Velcro®, a buckle, magnets, zippers, clips. The cooler pack 230 may have straps that run through a double layer of fabric affixed to the cooler pack 230.

FIG. 17 illustrates the cooler in a closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 17, the cooler lid is closed and the top illustrates the straps 262/264 in one direction and the straps 272/274 in another direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each strap has a buckle 263, 265, 273 and 275 which may be used to lock the straps into position around the cooler lid.

FIG. 18A illustrates the cooling packet affixed to a series of straps according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 18A, the cooling packet is affixed to the straps via Velcro® or other affixing mechanisms. The cooling pack may defy gravity and hang upside down on the inside of the cooler lid due to the affixing mechanism that binds the cooling pack to the straps, which may also be performed by snaps or hooks or additional straps on the cooling pack.

FIG. 18B illustrates the back of the cooling packet with a series of straps and buckles according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 18B, the cooling pack has straps 262/264 which traverse the length of a piece of fabric or other attachment mechanisms. The straps engage the material at an insertion point 267 and extend along the length of the material 269.

FIG. 19 illustrates the cooler in a closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with a backpack cooler or storage pack in a closed position and affixed to the cooler lid according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 19, the cooler 100 may be affixed to a smaller lunchbox or backpack cooler 300 that is bound to the straps of the cooling pack by additional affixing mechanisms, such as additional Velcro® straps or other affixing mechanisms. The cooling pack and backpack/storage pack cooler 300 may be both affixed to the straps and the lid of the cooler 100 and may strap to the lid or the cooling pack.

FIG. 20 illustrates the cooler in a closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the backpack cooler in an open position and affixed to the cooler lid according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 20, the lid of the backpack cooler 310 is open and the base of the backpack cooler 320 has various compartments for storing various items. The cooler lid may be opened and shut while the backpack cooler is laid on top of the lid.

FIG. 21 illustrates a sideways view of the cooler in an open position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid and the backpack cooler affixed to the top of the cooler lid according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 21, the lid is open and the cooling pack 230 and the backpack cooler 300 are still affixed to the cooler lid via an affixing mechanism associated with the straps 272/274 and other straps not shown in this view.

FIG. 22 illustrates a front view of the cooler in an open position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with the cooling pack strapped to a bottom of the cooler lid and the backpack cooler affixed to the top of the cooler lid according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 22, the lid is in the process of being lowered and the backpack cooler 300 and the cooling pack 230 are still affixed to the cooler lid via the one or more straps 272/274 and 262/264.

FIG. 23A illustrates a storage pack which may be affixed to the cooler lid and which has a series of straps according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 23A, similarly to the cooling pack 230, the storage pack 330 may be affixed to the cooler lid and may be used to store items via organizational sections of the storage pack. The pack 330 may have one or more pockets 332 to store items and straps 372/374 in a first direction and more straps 362/364 in another direction. The straps may all have buckles 363/365 and 373/375 for the corresponding straps.

FIG. 23B illustrates a bottom view of the storage pack which may be affixed to the cooler lid and which has a series of straps according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 23B, the cooler pack or other storage pack 330 may have a series of straps 362 which insert into an opening or insertion point 367 of a fabric or material that creates a pathway, such as 332 to guide the straps. The straps may have buckles 363 or other securing mechanisms.

FIG. 24A illustrates the cooler in an closed position with a series of straps engaged in locked positions and with a cutting board affixed to the cooler lid according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 24A, the top of the cooler with the straps may be an interchangeable surface where the straps can hold any Velcro® affixing mechanism of any accessory. In this example, the top of the cooler has a cutting board 400 affixed thereto. Any accessory may be interchangeably added or removed from the top surface by an affixing mechanism.

FIG. 24B illustrates the bottom of the cutting board affixed to the cooler lid via a series of straps according to example embodiments. Referring to FIG. 24B, the straps 262 and 272 for example may have an insertion point, such as 469 where the straps can enter a layer of fabric or other affixing mechanisms. The straps have buckles 463/465 which may be used to secure the straps in a locked position. Other securing mechanisms may also be used to secure the cutting board to the cooler or other surfaces.

One example embodiment may include a device that includes a portable cooler with a plurality of affixing elements disposed on one or more of internal surfaces of the cooler and external surfaces of the cooler, and one or more liquid containers affixed to the affixing elements in a fixed position, and the one or more liquid containers comprise a bladder and drain valve, and wherein the affixing elements comprise one or more of screws, screw holes, zipper, VELCRO, VELCRO compatible surfaces, and magnets. The example in FIG. 16 demonstrates a cooling pack being affixed to the inside of the cooler lid.

In one example, the affixing elements are disposed on the internal surface of the cooler to affix the one or more liquid containers to the inside of the cooler. In one example, the affixing elements are disposed on the internal surface of the cooler to affix the one or more liquid containers to the inside of the cooler and are also disposed on an external surface of the cooler to affix one or more accessories to the outside of the cooler.

The one or more accessories include one or more of a cutting board, a hand held cooler that is smaller than the cooler, and a storage pack. Each of the one or more liquid containers include respective access caps to permit liquid to be inserted or removed from the bladder of the respective liquid containers. The plurality of affixing elements may include a plurality of straps which are affixed to a cross-sectional area of the cooler lid, and the straps have a respective buckle to secure the straps to the cooler lid. FIG. 17 demonstrates various straps and buckles with two going in each direction perpendicular to one another.

The one or more liquid containers may include strips of VELCRO which affix to the straps when contact is established. The plurality of straps are disposed in perpendicular directions from one another across separate cross-sectional areas of the cooler lid, such as two straps in one direction and two more in a perpendicular direction thereto. The number of straps per direction may be variable and may vary depending on different circumstances, such as size of the cooler and weight of the liquid container. The internal surface of the cooler may include a bottom floor surface and a side wall surface.

Another example device may include a portable cooler with a plurality of affixing elements disposed on an internal surface of the cooler and an external surface of the cooler, one or more liquid containers affixed to the affixing elements in a fixed position, and the one or more liquid containers include a bladder and drain valve, and the affixing elements are disposed on the internal surface of the cooler to affix the one or more liquid containers to the inside of the cooler, and the affixing elements are also disposed on an external surface of the cooler to affix one or more accessories to the outside of the cooler. The affixing elements include one or more of screws, screw holes, zipper, VELCRO, VELCRO compatible surfaces, such as mesh and bristle like materials, and magnets. The one or more accessories may include one or more of a cutting board, a hand held cooler that is smaller than the cooler, and a storage pack. The plurality of affixing elements may include a plurality of straps which are affixed to a cross-sectional area of a cooler lid, and the straps have a respective buckle to secure the straps to the cooler lid. The one or more liquid containers may include strips of VELCRO which affix to the straps when contact is established. The plurality of straps may be disposed in perpendicular directions from one another across separate cross-sectional areas of the cooler lid.

It will be readily understood that the components of the application, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, may be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the detailed description of the embodiments is not intended to limit the scope of the application as claimed, but is merely representative of selected embodiments of the application.

One having ordinary skill in the art will readily understand that the application as discussed above may be practiced with hardware elements in configurations that are different than those which are disclosed. Therefore, although the application has been described based upon these preferred embodiments, it would be apparent to those of skill in the art that certain modifications, variations, and alternative constructions would be apparent, while remaining within the spirit and scope of the application. In order to determine the metes and bounds of the application, therefore, reference should be made to the appended claims.

While preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, it is to be understood that the embodiments described are illustrative only and the scope of the application is to be defined solely by the appended claims when considered with a full range of equivalents and modifications thereto.