Modular container system

Abstract

A modular container system may enable a user to create a set of interconnected containers to organize and pack small items. The modular container system may be assembled in various ways to hold one or more items in separate compartments of varying size. The modular container system may have the same diameter as a typical sports water bottle, making the container system easy to pack and readily accessible to the user. The modular container system may be useful in various situations where a person needs to organize and store items. Applications may include outdoor sports and recreation, military, automotive, arts and crafts, construction tools and materials, food storage, toy storage, and the like.

1 . A container comprising:
 at least one open ended container, each open ended container having a first open end and a second open end;   at least one end cap adapted to cover at least one of the first open end and the second open end; and   at least one connecting part adapted to interconnect adjacent ones of the open ended container when the at least one open ended container is at least two open ended containers.   
   
   
       2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one open ended container includes at least a first open ended container and a second open ended container. 
   
   
       3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the connecting part is a floorless connecting part fluidly connecting the first open ended container with the second open ended container. 
   
   
       4 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the connecting part is a divided connecting part providing separate chambers within the first open ended container and the second open ended container. 
   
   
       5 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the first open end of the first open ended container and the first open end of the second open ended container are interchangeably connected with either a floorless connecting part or a divided connecting part; and   the second open end of the first open ended container and the second end of the second open ended container are each covered by the end cap.   
   
   
       6 . The container of  claim 2 , further comprising at least one gasket positioned between adjacent components of the container. 
   
   
       7 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 threads on each first open end and second open end; and   mating threads on each end cap and each connecting part.   
   
   
       8 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the threads and mating threads provide water resistance against water passing through the threads and mating threads when in an interconnected position. 
   
   
       9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein at least one end cap includes perforations. 
   
   
       10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein adjacent components are joined together to form a mechanical seal therebetween. 
   
   
       11 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein the mechanical seal comprises a flange on the open ended container. 
   
   
       12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the open ended containers are transparent. 
   
   
       13 . A container system comprising:
 multiple open ended containers, each open ended container having a first open end and a second open end;   at least one connecting part adapted to interconnect adjacent ones of the open ended containers; and   a first end cap and a second end cap covering ends of the container system, wherein   the connecting part is selected from the group consisting of a floorless connecting part and a divided connecting part.   
   
   
       14 . The container system of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 threads on each first open end and second open end; and   mating threads on each end cap and each connecting part.   
   
   
       15 . The container system of  claim 13 , wherein at least one end cap includes perforations. 
   
   
       16 . The container system of  claim 13 , wherein:
 adjacent components are joined together to form a mechanical seal therebetween; and   the mechanical seal comprises a flange on the open ended container.   
   
   
       17 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the mechanical seal increases water resistance of the container system. 
   
   
       18 . A kit comprising:
 a container comprising:
 at least one open ended container, each open ended container having a first open end and a second open end; 
 at least one end cap adapted to cover at least one of the first open end and the second open end; and 
 at least one connecting part adapted to interconnect adjacent ones of the open ended container when the at least one open ended container is at least two open ended containers; and 
   supplies stored within the container.   
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 18 , wherein the supplies are related to a common purpose. 
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 18 , further comprising:
 threads on each first open end and second open end; and   mating threads on each end cap and each connecting part.