Multi-Pack Tote Apparatus

Abstract

A tote bag apparatus includes a plurality of panel members joined together forming individual bounded container regions for securing containers. The panel members are joined in varying multi-panel designs limiting unintended container contact, limiting damage and thermal transfer while providing secure transport. During use, the present embodiments enable a plurality of external consumer products to be stored in a stable manner without risk of tipping.

1 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; comprising: 
 at least a first panel group;    said at least first panel group including a first and a second panel sheet partially joined along perimeter portions by a first perimeter attachment connection forming a first initial bounded receiving region therewithin and a first open access portal for accessing said first initial bounded receiving region;    at least a first defining attachment connection joining respective inner regions of said first and said second panel members thereby forming said first initial bounded receiving region into at least a first and a second bounded item receiving region in said first panel group;    at least a second panel group;    said at least second panel group including a third and a fourth panel sheet partially joined along perimeter portions by a second perimeter attachment connection forming a second initial bounded receiving region therewithin and a second open access portal for accessing said second initial bounded receiving region;    at least a second defining attachment connection joining respective inner regions of said third and fourth panel members; thereby forming said second initial bounded region into at least a third and a fourth bounded item receiving region in said second panel group; and    at least a first and a second connection attachment joining portions of said first and said second bounded item receiving regions with said respective portions of said third and said fourth bounded item receiving region; whereby said first and second attachment connections fixably join first and second panel groups in a flexible manner.    
   
   
       2 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 1;  further comprising: 
 a plurality of shaped bottom sections on respective portions of each said panel sheet distally disposed respective to said first and second open access portals;    said shaped bottom sections on respective said panel sheets joined by respective said perimeter attachment connections in each said at least first and second panel groups; and    at least one said shaped bottom section on each said bounded item receiving region; whereby during an insertion of an external carry item into at least one of said bounded item receiving regions; said shaped bottom section and said respective bounded item region distend to securely bound said carry item and provide a substantially smooth connection with an external support surface.    
   
   
       3 . A multi-pack apparatus; according to  claim 1;  further comprising: 
 at least a first gusset member joining respective bottom portions of said first and second panel sheets in said at least first panel group distal said first open access portal; and    at least a first gusset attachment connection fixing said first gusset member to respective first and second panel sheets; whereby during an insertion of an external carry item in one of said bounded item receiving regions; said gusset and at least one of said bounded item receiving regions distend to securely bound said external carry item and provide a substantially smooth connection with an external support surface.    
   
   
       4 . A multi-pack apparatus; according to  claim 3;  further comprising: 
 at least a second gusset member joining respective bottom portions of said third and fourth panel sheets in said at least second panel group distal said second open access portal; and    at least a second gusset attachment connection fixing said second gusset member to respective third and fourth panel sheets.    
   
   
       5 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 1;  wherein: 
 each said panel sheet includes at least one of a textile material; an elastomeric material; and a thin-film material.    
   
   
       6 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 6;  wherein: 
 each said panel sheet includes an elastomeric material; whereby said first and second panel groups enable an elastomeric gripping and retention of inserted external items to be carried and ready adaptation to an external geometry of said item.    
   
   
       7 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 6;  wherein: 
 said elastomeric material is a thermal isolating material; whereby a thermal transfer from said item to be carried is minimized.    
   
   
       8 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 1;  further comprising: 
 at least a first handle opening on one of said first and said second panel sheets in said first panel group; and    at least a second handle opening on one of said third and said fourth panel sheets in said second panel group; whereby said handle openings enable a ready transportation of said multi-tote pack.    
   
   
       9 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 1;  further comprising: 
 a carry mechanism for securely engaging said multi-pack tote apparatus for transport; and    said carry mechanism being at least one of a carry handle; a support strap; a waist-belt strap; a shoulder strap; and a bandoleer strap; whereby said at least one enables a ready transportation of said multi-tote apparatus.    
   
   
       10 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 1;  further comprising: 
 a securing mechanism for releasably securing at least portions of said panel sheets relative to each other for bounding at least one of said first and said second open access portals from unintended release of external transport items retained within bounded item receiving regions.    
   
   
       11 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 10;  wherein: 
 said securing mechanism is at least one of a snap closure; a buckle closure; a zipper closure; a Velcro closure; and an adhesive closure.    
   
   
       12 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 1;  further comprising: 
 at least a third panel group;    said at least third panel group including a fifth and a second panel sheet partially joined along perimeter portions by a third perimeter attachment connection forming a third initial bounded receiving region therewithin and a third open access portal for accessing said third initial bounded receiving region;    at least a third defining attachment connection joining respective inner regions of said third and said fourth panel members thereby forming said third initial bounded receiving region into at least a fifth and a sixth bounded item receiving region in said third panel group; and    at least a third and a fourth connection attachment joining portions of said third and said fourth bounded item receiving regions with respective portions of said fifth and said sixth item receiving regions; whereby said third and fourth attachment connections join second and third panel groups thereby forming an expanded multi-tote apparatus.    
   
   
       13 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; comprising: 
 a first panel group:    said first panel group including at least a first and a second panel sheet partially joined along a perimeter section by a first perimeter attachment connection forming at first initial bounded receiving region therewithin and a first open access portal for accessing said first initial bounded receiving region;    at least two defining attachment connections joining respective spaced-apart inner regions of said first and said second panel members; thereby forming said first initial bounded receiving region into at least a first; a second; and a third bounded item receiving region in said first panel group; and    at least a first carry opening on said first and said second panel sheet projecting upwardly away from said at least two defining attachment connections; whereby said multi-pack tote apparatus may be conveniently carried.    
   
   
       14 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 13;  further comprising: 
 a plurality of shaped bottom sections on respective portions of each said panel sheets distally disposed respective to said first open access portal;    said shaped bottom sections on respective said panel sheets joined by respective said perimeter attachment connection in said first panel group; and    at least one said shaped bottom section on each said bounded item receiving region; whereby during an insertion of an external carry item into at least one of said bounded item receiving regions; said shaped bottom section and said respective bounded item region distend to securely bound said carry item and provide a substantially smooth connection with an external support surface.    
   
   
       15 . A multi-pack apparatus; according to  claim 13;  further comprising: 
 at least a first gusset member joining respective bottom portions of said first panel sheets in said at least first panel group distal said first open access portal; and    at least a first gusset attachment connection fixing said first gusset member to respective first and second panel sheets; whereby during an insertion of an external carry item in one of said bounded item receiving regions; said gusset and at least one of said bounded item receiving regions distend to securely bound said external carry item and provide a substantially smooth connection with an external support surface.    
   
   
       16 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 13;  wherein: 
 each said panel sheet includes at least one of a textile material; an elastomeric material; and a thin-film material.    
   
   
       17 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 16;  further comprising: 
 a securing mechanism for releasably securing at least portions of said panel sheets relative to each other for bounding at least one of said first open access portal from unintended release of external transport items retained within bounded item receiving regions.    
   
   
       18 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; comprising: 
 at least a first panel group;    said at least first panel group including a first and a second panel sheet partially joined along perimeter portions by a first perimeter attachment connection forming a first initial bounded receiving region therewithin and a first open access portal for accessing said first initial bounded receiving region;    at least a first defining attachment connection joining respective inner regions of said first and said second panel members thereby forming said first initial bounded receiving region into at least a first and a second bounded item receiving region in said first panel group;    at least a second panel group;    said at least second panel group including a third and a fourth panel sheet partially joined along perimeter portions by a second perimeter attachment connection forming a second initial bounded receiving region therewithin and a second open access portal for accessing said second initial bounded receiving region; and    at least a first connection attachment joining a portion of said first and said second initial bounded receiving regions; whereby said first and second attachment connections fixably join first and second panel groups in a flexible manner.    
   
   
       19 . A multi-pack tote apparatus; according to  claim 18;  further comprising: 
 a plurality of shaped bottom sections on respective portions of each said panel sheet distally disposed respective to said first and second open access portals;    said shaped bottom sections on respective said panel sheets joined by respective said perimeter attachment connections in each said at least first and second panel groups; and    at least one said shaped bottom section on each said bounded item receiving region; whereby during an insertion of an external carry item into at least one of said bounded item receiving regions; said shaped bottom section and said respective bounded item region distend to securely bound said carry item and provide a substantially smooth connection with an external support surface.    
   
   
       20 . A multi-pack apparatus; according to  claim 18;  further comprising: 
 at least a first gusset member joining respective bottom portions of said first and second panel sheets in said at least first panel group distal said first open access portal; and    at least a first gusset attachment connection fixing said first gusset member to respective first and second panel sheets; whereby during an insertion of an external carry item in one of said bounded item receiving regions; said gusset and at least one of said bounded item receiving regions distend to securely bound said external carry item and provide a substantially smooth connection with an external support surface.    
   
   
       21 . A method for assembly a multi-pack apparatus; comprising the steps of: 
 assembly a first and a second panel sheet in a first panel group;    stitching a perimeter portion of said first panel group together forming a first initial bounded receiving region therewithin;    assembling a third and a fourth panel sheet in a second panel group;    stitching a perimeter portion of said second panel group together forming a second initial bounded receiving region therewithin;    defining at least a first and a second bounded item receiving region in said first initial bounded receiving region by performing a defining attachment of proximate portions of said first and said second panel sheet;    defining at least a third and a fourth bounded item receiving region in said second initial bounded receiving region by performing a defining attachment of proximate portions of said second and said third panel sheet; and    defining at least a first and a second connection attachment joining portions of said first and said second bounded item receiving regions with respective portions of said third and said fourth bounded item receiving regions; whereby said step of defining attachment connections joins said first and said second panel groups thereby forming said multi-pack tote apparatus.