Versatile insulation and secure storage systems
OwnerSyed Ahmedinventor
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Abstract
Described herein are examples of a versatile insulation and secure storage system including an insulated sleeve, a first pocket, a second pocket, a fastener, and a multifunctional device. The insulated sleeve may be configured to surround and thermally insulate a container. The first pocket may be configured to hold a card a first card vertically within the insulated sleeve, and the second pocket may be configured to hold an identification card or driver's license within the insulated sleeve. The fastener may be configured to provide quick and reliable access to the second pocket. The multifunctional device may be attachable to an outer surface of the insulated sleeve, wherein the multifunctional device comprises various integrated components configured to provide additional functionality to the system.
Claims18
A system, comprising:
- a containment component comprising:
- an insulated sleeve configured to surround and thermally insulate a container;
- a first pocket integrally formed with the insulated sleeve;
- a second pocket attached to the insulated sleeve;
- a first fastener configured to open and close the insulated sleeve;
- a second fastener configured to open and close the second pocket;
- a permanent mounting receptacle affixed to an outer surface of the insulated sleeve;
- and
- wherein the insulated sleeve comprises a flexible material capable of expansion to accommodate various container sizes;
- and
- a functional component comprising:
- a housing configured as a unitary assembly;
- a plurality of integrated elements comprising a flashlight, GPS tracking device, and compass arranged in a fixed spatial relationship within the housing;
- a snap connection mechanism protruding from a base portion of the housing configured to selectively engage with the mounting receptacle of the containment component;
- wherein the functional component maintains operational access to all integrated elements when attached to the containment component;
- and wherein the functional component is configured to maintain functionality independent of attachment to the containment component.
A system, comprising:
- configuring a base unit by the steps of:
- providing a container-receiving volume within an insulated sleeve;
- integrating a first pocket into the insulated sleeve;
- attaching a second pocket to the insulated sleeve;
- affixing a permanent mounting receptacle to an outer surface of the insulated sleeve;
- securing fasteners to the insulated sleeve for selectively accessing the pockets;
- and
- selecting a flexible material for the insulated sleeve to accommodate various container sizes;
- and
- a combined container and functional device comprising:
- a unitary housing containing functional elements further comprising:
- a flashlight;
- a GPS tracking device;
- and
- a compass;
- wherein the functional elements are arranged in fixed spatial relationship;
- a snap connection mechanism protruding from a base portion;
- wherein the snap connection mechanism is configured to selectively engage the sleeve;
- wherein the functional elements maintain operational access when the housing is attached;
- and
- wherein the housing maintains independent functionality when detached.
A method, comprising:
- inserting a container into an insulated sleeve configured to envelop and provide thermal insulation to the container, thereby effectively maintaining a desired temperature of the container;
- placing a first card vertically within a first pocket integrated with the insulated sleeve;
- inserting a second card into a second pocket attached to the insulated sleeve and securely closing the second pocket using a fastener;
- mounting a unitary multifunctional device to an outer surface of the insulated sleeve by:
- aligning a snap button coupling protruding from a base portion of the multifunctional device with a corresponding receptacle permanently affixed to the outer surface of the insulated sleeve and pressing the snap button coupling into engagement with the receptacle, wherein:
- the unitary multifunctional device comprises a housing containing integrally formed functional components, wherein the functional components comprise:
- a flashlight,
- a GPS tracking device, and
- a compass;
- the functional components are arranged in a fixed spatial relationship relative to each other.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.