Accessory grid for a container

Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to accessories for containers. More specifically, but without limitation, the present disclosure relates to an accessory grid apparatus (40) for a container, for example insulated container, which allows for positioning and retention of various types of accessories.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system, comprising:
 an insulated container having:
 a base and a lid; 
 said base having an outer shell, an inner shell, and a cavity therebetween having an insulating portion disposed in said cavity, and at least one storage compartment, 
 said lid having a lid outer shell, a lid inner shell and a lid cavity therebetween having a lid insulating portion therebetween, 
   an accessory grid disposed adjacent to the lid inner shell;   said accessory grid configured to be releasably secured to the lid inner shell, the accessory grid comprising:
 a plurality of accessory mount holes extending through a first surface and a second surface of the accessory grid, the plurality of accessory mount holes adapted to receive at least one mount tab of an accessory; and 
   an underlid attachment mechanism that secures the accessory grid to the lid of the insulated container;   the accessory sized and shaped to be connected to said accessory grid within said insulated container.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , said plurality of accessory mount holes being slots. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , said slots being one or both of horizontal or vertical. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2 , said accessory grid further comprising one or more strengthen ribs. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a notch allowing for storage behind said accessory grid. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , further comprising a storage location behind said accessory grid. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , said accessory grid being sized to provide a movable sag for storage therein. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , said accessory comprising at least one of a storage container, pharmaceutical container, light, UV sanitizing light, or an ice block. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1 , said accessory comprising one or more engagement tabs. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , said lid comprising a plurality of attachment elements for connection of said accessory grid. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , said plurality of attachment elements being rotating locks. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 1 , said accessory grid being formed integrally within said lid. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 1 , said accessory grid hingedly connected to pivot from a first position to a second upper position adjacent. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 1 , said base having a plurality of slots capable of receiving a second accessory grid which is capable of functioning as a divider. 
     
     
         15 . An accessory grid for securing an accessory to an insulated container, the accessory grid comprising:
 a first surface on a first side and a second surface on a second opposed side;   a plurality of accessory mount holes extending through said first surface and said second surface, the plurality of accessory mount holes adapted to receive at least one engagement tab of said accessory; and   an attachment mechanism that secures the accessory grid to a lid of the insulated container.   
     
     
         16 . The accessory grid of  claim 15 , wherein the plurality of accessory mount holes define a plurality of slots for removably attaching the accessory at a plurality of positions along the accessory grid. 
     
     
         17 . The accessory grid of  claim 16  wherein the plurality of slots may extend in either or both of two dimensions. 
     
     
         18 . The accessory grid of  claim 15 , wherein the attachment mechanism comprises a plurality of mount holes adapted to receive a plurality of accessory grid attachment elements of the lid of the insulated container.