Power strip for storage containers

Abstract

A storage container and power strip assembly is described in which the storage container has an opening that provides access between an interior and an exterior of the storage container. The storage container further has a cover attached to the storage container and positioned to cover the opening. The power strip has a cord attached thereto, and a fastener is associated with one or both of the storage container and the power strip and configured to position and fasten the power strip within the interior of the storage container, and allow extension of the cord through the opening.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a storage container having an opening that provides access between an interior and an exterior of the storage container, and having a cover attached to the storage container and positioned to cover the opening;   a power strip having a cord attached thereto; and   a fastener associated with one or both of the storage container and the power strip, the fastener configured to position and fasten the power strip within the interior of the storage container and allow extension of the cord through the opening.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cord and power strip are of a size to fit through the opening and not to fit through the opening, respectively. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the storage container comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces, and wherein the opening is formed in one of the side surfaces. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cover is attached to the exterior of the storage container and is secured from the interior of the storage container so as to be opened only with access to the interior of the storage container. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the cover is configured to close over the opening and provide a weather-resistant seal therewith. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fastener is configured to fasten and position the power strip to an interior surface of the storage container. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fastener is configured to provide detachment and re-attachment of the power strip at different locations within the interior of the storage container. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fastener includes a backing of the power strip that is detachable from the power strip. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fastener includes a first fastener at an attachment point within the interior of the storage container and a second fastener connected between the attachment point and the power strip, the second fastener configured to constrain a mounting location of the power strip within the storage container and relative to the attachment point. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fastener includes a magnetic backing of the power strip that is attachable to a metallic surface within the interior of the storage container. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the fastener includes a mount that is attached to the interior of the storage container and that joins with the power strip to position the power strip within the interior of the storage container. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 1  comprising a battery charging station that is mountable within the storage container within a proximity of the power strip. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 12  wherein the battery charging station is integrated with the power strip. 
   
   
       14 . An apparatus comprising:
 a storage container having an opening;   a cover associated with the storage container and configured to cover the opening; and   a fastener attached to one or both of the storage container and a power strip, and configured to fasten and position the power strip within the storage container and allow extension of a cord of the power strip through the opening.   
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 14  wherein the fastener is configured to provide detachment and re-attachment of the power strip at different locations within the interior of the storage container. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 14  wherein the fastener includes a magnetic backing that is attachable to the power strip and to a metallic surface within the storage container. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 14  wherein the fastener includes a mount that is attached to an interior of the storage container and that joins with the power strip to position the power strip within the interior of the storage container. 
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 14  comprising a battery charging station that is mountable within the storage container within a proximity of the power strip, when the power strip is positioned with the fastener. 
   
   
       19 . A method comprising:
 providing an opening within a storage container that provides access between an interior and an exterior of the storage container;   providing a cover associated with the storage container and configured to cover the opening;   providing an attachment point within the storage container for receiving a fastener attachable to one or both of the storage container and a power strip, the fastener configured to position the power strip within the interior of the storage container.   
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 19  wherein providing the opening comprises:
 providing the opening sized to pass a cord of the power strip between an interior and exterior of the storage container, without allowing the power strip to pass therethrough.