Cooler and methods of storing a cooler in a bag

Abstract

A cooler and methods of storing the cooler in a bag such as a purse are described herein. The cooler can have a strap allowing it to be used as a stand-alone device. The cooler can have securing devices such as magnets embedded within two pockets on a side wall of the cooler. The pockets can be located on the top half of the cooler to prevent tipping and are movable within the pockets so that the magnets can be positioned to avoid obstructions on the bag. The cooler magnets can be magnetically mated with magnets used with protective covers on the outside of the purse (zero purse modifications) or with magnets embedded within the purse wall.

1 . A system for securing a cooler within a tote, the system comprising:
 a cooler including—
 a housing made of a moisture-impermeable material, the housing defining an internal cavity, 
 a layer of thermal insulation arranged within the housing and configured to insulate the internal cavity, and 
 a first plurality of magnetic components mechanically coupled to the housing; and 
   a second plurality of magnetic components, each of the plurality of magnetic components being configured to secure the housing in a desired position within or to the tote by magnetic attraction to corresponding magnetic components of the first plurality of magnetic components.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a closure mechanism comprising a top hingedly coupled at a first end to a top portion of a first side of the housing. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises a top hingedly coupled at a second end to a top portion of one of the sides and detachably coupled at a second end to a second side of the housing. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a closure mechanism coupled at a first end to a top portion of a first side of the housing and coupled at a second end to a top portion of a second side of the housing, wherein the closure mechanism is a zipper. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic components of the second plurality are fixedly attached to a bag. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the housing is water resilient. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more of the magnetic components of the first and/or second plurality of magnetic components is a permanent magnet. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the housing includes at least one pocket configured to have a first and/or second plurality magnetic component positioned within. 
     
     
         9 . A system for securing a cooler within a bag, the system comprising:
 a bag;   a cooler, the cooling including—
 a housing made of a moisture-impermeable material, the housing defining an internal cavity, 
 a layer of thermal insulation arranged within the housing and configured to insulate the internal cavity, and 
 a first plurality of magnetic components mechanically coupled to the housing; and 
   a second plurality of magnetic components, each of the plurality of magnetic components being configured to secure the housing in a desired position within or to the tote by magnetic attraction to corresponding magnetic components of the first plurality of magnetic components.   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the housing includes a closure mechanism comprising a top hingedly coupled at a first end to a top portion of a first side of the housing. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises a top hingedly coupled at a second end to a top portion of one of the sides and detachably coupled at a second end to a second side of the housing. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the housing includes a closure mechanism coupled at a first end to a top portion of a first side of the housing and coupled at a second end to a top portion of a second side of the housing, wherein the closure mechanism is a zipper. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the magnetic components of the second plurality are fixedly attached to the bag. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the housing is water resilient. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the one or more of the magnetic components of the first and/or second plurality of magnetic components is a permanent magnet. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein the housing includes at least one pocket configured to have a first and/or second plurality magnetic component positioned within. 
     
     
         17 . A system for securing a cooler within a tote, the system comprising:
 a cooler including—
 a housing made of a moisture-impermeable material, the housing defining an internal cavity, 
 a layer of thermal insulation arranged within the housing and configured to insulate the internal cavity, and 
 a first plurality of attachment components mechanically coupled to the housing; and 
   a second plurality of attachment components, each of the plurality of attachment components being configured to be arranged to secure the housing in a desired position within or to the tote by selectively coupling to corresponding attachment components of the first plurality of attachment components.   
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment components of the second plurality are fixedly attached to a bag. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 17 , wherein the first and/or second plurality of attachment components are selectively detachable fastening devices. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the selectively detachable fastening devices are a zipper, snap button, button, clip, hook and loop, buckle, tie strap, or a combination thereof.