Container

Abstract

A collapsible container having a sidewall having a top edge and a bottom edge; a bottom coupled to the bottom edge; a supporting frame removably coupled to the top edge; an insulated liner, a hood attached to the top edge, wherein the sidewall and bottom define a space; wherein the hood includes a drawstring closure; and wherein movement of the supporting frame from a first position to a second position collapses the container.

1 . A container comprising:
 a) a basket portion;   b) an insulated liner; and   c) a hood attached to the basket portion.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the hood includes a drawstring. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a supporting frame coupled to the basket portion, wherein the supporting frame is removable. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the hood is attached to the insulated liner. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the insulated liner covers substantially an entire inside of the basket. 
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the basket portion has an opening which is closed by pulling upon the drawstring. 
   
   
       7 . A collapsible container comprising:
 (a) a sidewall having a top edge and a bottom edge;   (b) a bottom coupled to the bottom edge;   (c) a supporting frame removably coupled to the top edge;   (d) an insulated liner; and   (e) a hood attached to the top edge;   
     wherein the sidewall and bottom cooperate to define a space; 
     wherein the hood includes a drawstring; and wherein the movement of the supporting frame from a first position to a second position collapses the container. 
   
   
       8 . A container comprising:
 (a) a sidewall having a top edge and a bottom edge;   (b) a bottom coupled to the bottom edge; and   (c) a supporting frame removably coupled to the top edge.   
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the sidewall and bottom define a space, and wherein movement of the supporting frame from a first position to a second position collapses the container. 
   
   
       10 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising a hood attached to the top edge. 
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein the hood attached to the top edge comprises a drawstring closure. 
   
   
       12 . The container of  claim 8 , further comprising an insulated liner. 
   
   
       13 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the insulated liner is disposed between an inner surface and an outer surface of both the sidewall and the bottom. 
   
   
       14 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the top edge of the container comprises a plurality of flaps, wherein the plurality of flaps engage the supporting frame by a Velcro closure. 
   
   
       15 . The container of  claim 14 , wherein disengaging the flaps removes the supporting frame. 
   
   
       16 . A tote comprising:
 (a) a basket portion;   (b) a liner;   (c) a hood with a drawstring; and   (d) a coupling member for removably disconnecting the tote from a supporting frame.   
   
   
       17 . The tote of  claim 16 , wherein the coupling member comprises a plurality of flaps, wherein the plurality of flaps engage the supporting frame by a Velcro closure. 
   
   
       18 . The tote of  claim 16 , wherein the liner is insulated.