Insulated carrying apparatus and system for transporting a bladder type beverage dispenser

Abstract

An apparatus and system for the storage, insulation, and dispensing of beverages from bladder type containers such as plastic bags comprising a dispensing spout. The apparatus includes a resealable top aspect, and a flange with an aperture which allows the dispensing spout to extend from the inside of the bag to the outside of the bag providing easy access. A cap provides protection from elements, and serves as a cup to dispense beverage into.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A carrying apparatus for transporting a beverage comprising:
 an outer shell comprising a flexible sheet material, the outer shell comprising a first side and a second side which are configured to interconnect at a top aspect;   the top aspect of the outer shell comprises a closure mechanism configured to interconnect the first side to the second side at the top aspect, therein closing the top aspect of the outer shell;   a first flange interconnected to the outer shell proximal to a bottom aspect of the outer shell, wherein the first flange comprises a recess;   the recess comprising sidewalls, and an aperture therethrough, wherein the aperture extends inward to an internal volume within the outer shell;   the first flange comprising one or more slits extending radially outward from the aperture, wherein the one or more slits define tabs, wherein the tabs which are adapted for flexibly deflecting inward and outward; and   a recess cover adapted to interconnect with the first flange, wherein interconnection of the recess cover to the first flange seals the recess.   
     
     
         2 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the outer shell comprises a flexible sheet material. 
     
     
         3 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the flexible sheet material is formed into a wedge form having a closed form, wherein the bottom aspect of the outer shell is flat, and the outer shell tapers toward the top aspect of the outer shell. 
     
     
         4 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises a zipper. 
     
     
         5 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the recess comprises a circular shape. 
     
     
         6 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the recess extends inward into the internal volume of the outer shell. 
     
     
         7 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the sidewalls comprises threaded features; and
 the recess cover further comprises threaded features adapted to interconnect with the threaded features of the recess.   
     
     
         8 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the sidewalls are tapered inward, and wherein interconnection between the recess cover and the sidewalls of the recess comprises a press-fit. 
     
     
         9 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the recess cover further comprises one or more keys which extend radially outward from a cylindrical outer aspect of the recess cover; and
 the first flange comprises one or more keyways configured to receive the keys of the recess cover,   wherein indexing of the keys with the keyways as the recess cover is inserted into the recess, and rotation of the recess cover in a first direction places the recess cover locks the recess cover to the first flange, and   wherein rotation of the recess cover in a second direction unlocks the recess cover from the first flange, thus permitting separation of the recess cover from the first flange.   
     
     
         10 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the recess cover comprises a cylindrical form with an open first end adapted for interconnecting with the recess, and a closed second end, wherein the recess cover is adapted for containing a liquid therein. 
     
     
         11 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the sidewalls of the recess are flexible wherein the recess is adapted to be extended outward wherein a bottom of the recess is configured to extend into the internal volume within the outer shell in a collapsed configuration, and wherein the bottom of the recess is configured to extend outward from the outer shell in an extended configuration. 
     
     
         12 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the sidewalls comprise a bellowed structure. 
     
     
         13 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first flange comprises a flat segment oriented toward the bottom aspect of the outer shell. 
     
     
         14 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a center of mass of the carrying apparatus is lower than one-half of an overall height of the carrying apparatus. 
     
     
         15 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the recess cover further comprises a first magnetic element on a bottom aspect of the recess cover; and
 the outer shell further comprises a magnetic element, wherein the recess cover is adapted to connect with the outer shell when the magnetic element of the recess cover is placed in a location corresponding to the magnetic element of the outer shell.   
     
     
         16 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 15 , wherein at least one of the magnetic element of the recess cover and the magnetic element of the outer shell comprises a magnetic material adapted to be interconnected with a magnet. 
     
     
         17 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the recess extends inward into the internal volume. 
     
     
         18 . The carrying apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising a second flange with an aperture therethrough,
 wherein the first flange is interconnected to an external aspect of the outer shell, wherein the second flange is interconnected to an internal aspect of the outer shell,   wherein the aperture of the second flange is configured to align with the aperture of the first flange, and   wherein the outer shell is disposed between the first flange and the second flange.   
     
     
         19 . A carrying apparatus for transporting a beverage comprising:
 a container comprising an outer shell, the outer shell comprising a flexible sheet material, wherein the container comprises a closed form with a bottom aspect, and an open top aspect;   the outer shell further comprises a first side and a second side configured to intersect at a top aspect of the outer shell vertically above the bottom aspect;   the outer shell comprises an external aspect, and an internal aspect, wherein the internal aspect defines an internal volume;   the top aspect of the outer shell comprises a zipper configured to interconnect a top aspect of the first side to a top aspect of the second side, thereby closing the open top aspect;   at least one handle interconnected proximal to the top aspect of the outer shell;   a first flange interconnected to the external aspect of the outer shell comprising a circularly shaped recess which extends through the first side of the outer shell, wherein the recess is proximal to the bottom aspect of the outer shell;   a bottom of the recess comprises an aperture therethrough which extends inward into the internal volume, wherein the recess comprises sidewalls with attachment features;   the bottom of the recess further comprises a plurality of slits extending radially outward from the aperture, wherein the plurality of slits define tabs, wherein the tabs which are adapted for flexibly deflecting inward and outward;   a second flange interconnected with the internal aspect of the outer shell, the second flange comprising an aperture therethrough which is aligned with the aperture of the first flange, wherein the outer shell is disposed between the first flange and the second flange;   a recess cover comprising a cylindrical form with an open first end, and a closed second end, wherein the recess cover is adapted for containing a liquid therein; and   the recess cover further comprises attachment features on an external aspect, wherein the attachment features of the recess cover are configured to interconnect with the attachment features of the recess.