Container with a plurality of inner compartments

Abstract

A container has an outer shell and includes a bottom wall, at least one integral side wall, and an open upper end defining a chamber therein. Within the outer shell chamber, at least two parallel spaced divider walls are provided, each having top, bottom and side edges. The bottom edge of each wall is integrally connected with the inner surface of the outer shell bottom wall, and the side edges of each are integrally connected with the inner surface of the outer shell side wall. The divider walls extend vertically from the bottom wall toward the outer shell open upper end. At least one compartment is integrally connected with one divider wall and has an open upper end defining a chamber therein. A drawstring and securing device are arranged within a seam of the outer shell at an upper portion of the outer shell for closing the open upper end and securing the supplies within the container. Preferably, the outer shell is made of a synthetic resin or similar material which is used for improved structural integrity and water-resistance.

1 . A container for storing supplies, comprising:
 (a) a flexible outer shell having a generally cylindrical configuration with a length significantly greater than its diameter and having a bottom wall, at least one integral side wall, and an open upper end defining a chamber therein;   (b) at least two parallel spaced divider walls having top, bottom and side edges and a generally rectangular configuration, said divider wall side and bottom edges being continuously connected with and forming a seal between an inner surface of said at least one side wall and said bottom wall, respectively, to define an inner sub-chamber having a generally rectangular configuration and two outer sub-chambers having generally cylindrical-segment configurations, whereby when wet items are placed in one sub-chamber the sealed edges of that sub chamber prevent water from passing through to the other sub-chambers; and   (c) at least one compartment attached to at least one divider wall and having an open upper end to define a chamber therein.   
     
     
         2 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 1 , and further comprising a mechanism connected with said outer shell for closing said open upper end. 
     
     
         3 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 2 , wherein said mechanism includes a drawstring arranged within a seam of said outer shell, said seam being positioned proximate to an upper portion of said outer shell. 
     
     
         4 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 2 , wherein said mechanism includes a hook and loop fastener connected with an inner surface of an upper edge of said at least one integral side wall and said outer shelf, respectively. 
     
     
         5 . (canceled) 
     
     
         6 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said divider wall have two parallel spaced compartments connected therewith. 
     
     
         7 . (canceled) 
     
     
         8 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 6 , wherein said compartments are attached to said divider walls proximate to an upper portion of said divider walls, respectively. 
     
     
         9 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 1 , and further comprising at least one loop connected with one of said divider walls proximate to an upper edge thereof. 
     
     
         10 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said flexible outer shell and said two parallel spaced divider walls are formed of a water-resistant synthetic resin. 
     
     
         11 . A container for storing supplies as defined in  claim 1 , wherein said divider wall side and bottom edges are continuously connected with said and form a seal between at least one side wall and said bottom wall, respectively, via an adhesive.