Portable container with deployable table

Abstract

A storage container with an outer shell and an inner compartment. A table may be connected to the outer shell of the storage container and may include a deployed position and a retracted position. The deployed position may include the table protruding from the outer shell in a usable fashion. The storage container may further include extendable legs. The legs may be extended and adjusted to desired height. The present invention may further include a backpack in which the storage container may be transported and used.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a storage container comprising an outer shell having a top end, a bottom end, a front face, a rear face, a first side and a second side, wherein the storage container forms an inner compartment and an opening leading to the inner compartment;   a table having a front end and a rear end, wherein the table is attached to the storage container, wherein the table comprises a deployed position and a retracted position, wherein the deployed position comprises the front end of the table protruding from and substantially perpendicular to the front face, and the retracted position comprises the front end adjacent to the storage container; and   a plurality of extendable legs attached to the storage container.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising removable storage bins within the inner compartment of the outer shell. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the rear end of the table is pivotally attached to the storage container and the table is covering the opening in the retracted position. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein plurality of extendable legs comprise a pair of side legs attached to the first and second side, and a rear leg attached to the rear face. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the plurality of extendable legs are telescoping legs. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the rear leg is pivotally attached to the rear face near the top end of the storage container. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the storage container further comprises a rear leg container slot, wherein the rear leg is housed within the rear leg container slot. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , further comprising leg retaining tabs protruding into the rear leg slot housing. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the storage container further comprises a pair of side leg container slots, wherein the pair of side legs are housed within the pair of side leg container slots. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , further comprising a backpack comprising:
 an outer surface forming an inner housing within and an opening leading to the inner housing, wherein the storage container is formed to fit through the opening and into the inner housing;   a pocket flap that is at least partially releasably attachable to the backpack, wherein the pocket flap covers the opening;   a first side leg slot and a second side leg slot through the outer surface of the backpack, wherein the first side leg slot and the second side leg slot align with the pair of side legs; and   a rear leg backpack slot through the outer surface of the backpack aligning with the rear leg container slot of the storage container.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the top end of the storage container comprises a cooler. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the backpack further comprises a cooler pocket flap that is at least partially releasably attachable to the backpack covering the cooler. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of pockets attached to the outer surface of the backpack. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a plurality of pocket straps having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the backpack and the second end is attached to the pocket flap.