Multi-module utility case

Abstract

A multi-module, multi-use utility case to house and protect various items in separate compartments within the utility case, that provides ready access to the various stored items, is disclosed. The multi-module utility case has a plurality of separate compartments used to store and protect various items in separate compartments or modules from other stored items. With respect to the modules, the utility case may have small, medium, and large volume modules, liquid-proof modules, heat insulated modules, spray modules, and tool specific modules such as a mirror, a contact lens case, a hair comb, and a cigar cutter. With respect to expansion capability for the utility case, supplementary elements, such as a charging or energy storage element, or a style plate, may be attached to the outside of case. The utility case may be manufactured from various thermoplastic materials including polycarbonate or polyvinyl chloride, or from various metallic materials.

What we claim as our invention is: 
     
         1 . A multi-module utility case, comprising:
 a case having a plurality of compartments and openings formed within said case;   a plurality of modules, with each said module being sized and shaped to form fit within at least one of the plurality of compartments and openings formed within the case;   a retention means incorporated into each of the case plurality of compartments wherein each retention means provides a force to hold each respective module within a respective compartment;   wherein said plurality of modules are at least one of a thermal insulated module, a liquid-proof module, a spray module, an electrically insulated module, a mirror, a dental pick, an electrical charger, a hair comb module, a toothbrush module, a contact lens case module.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein said retention means is a detent and corresponding projection incorporated into each of the case plurality of compartments. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein said retention means is a push spring release mechanism incorporated into each of the case plurality of compartments wherein each said spring release mechanism provides a spring force to urge the respective module out of the case opening when push actuated by a user. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein said case is manufactured from a thermoplastic material. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein said case is manufactured from a metallic material. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules is a one-time usage liquid-proof module incorporating a removable seal strip to open said module to provide access to a liquid-based item. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules has a slide section to provide access to an interior of said module. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules is a one-time usage module that includes at least one push-through section or packet. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules is a one-time usage module that incorporates a tear corner to open said module to allow dispensing of a powder or liquid-based composition. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules is a spray device formed with nozzle, an actuator, and a pressure valve to allow users to load said spray device with a liquid-based composition under pressure. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 10 , wherein the spray device module further comprises a clear section to view the liquid-based composition within the spray device module. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules has a flexible section and nozzle allowing a user to apply pressure to the module and force any contents within the module out the nozzle. 
     
     
         13 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 12 , wherein said at least one plurality of modules with a flexible section and nozzle is an eye-drop dispenser. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of magnets incorporated into said utility case; and an additional element having respective magnets incorporated into said additional element wherein said additional element may be directly and magnetically attached to an outside surface of said utility case. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 13 , wherein said additional element is one of at least a mirror, a retractable comb, a cigar cutter, a contact lens case, a light emitting diode flashlight, a lighter, a rechargeable battery, an inductive charger device, and a decorative plate. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules is an epi-pen module. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of modules houses at least one of a straw and a food utensil. 
     
     
         18 . A multi-module utility case, comprising:
 a case sleeve having a larger opening at one end,   a slidable plate sized and shaped to slide within said case sleeve larger opening and to form fit within said case sleeve;   a plurality of modules, with each said module being sized and shaped so that said plurality of modules form fit upon said plate; and   a retention means incorporated into said case sleeve and plate to provide a retaining force of said plate and said plurality of modules within said case sleeve.   
     
     
         19 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 18 , wherein said plurality of modules are dimensionally sized in length and width to permit rearranging of said plurality of modules into different configurations on said plate. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 18 , further comprising magnetic elements within each of said plurality of modules to provide a retaining force between said plurality of modules and said slidable plate. 
     
     
         21 . The multi-module utility case of  claim 18 , wherein said plurality of modules are at least one of a thermal insulated module, a liquid-proof module, an electrically insulated module, a contact lens case module.