Reconfigurable storage container

Abstract

A reconfigurable storage container comprises a socket and one or more accessory modules. The socket is mountable between a stern of a surface vessel and a passenger area of the surface vessel and includes a socket profile surrounding one or more bays. The one or more accessory modules are configured for receipt in the one or more bays and have respective profiles complementary to the socket profile.

1 . A reconfigurable storage container comprising:
 a socket mountable between a stern of a surface vessel and a passenger area of the surface vessel, the socket including a socket profile surrounding one or more bays; and   one or more accessory modules configured for receipt in the one or more bays, the one or more accessory modules having respective profiles complementary to the socket profile.   
     
     
         2 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 1 , further comprising a universal door coupler attached to the socket, the universal door coupler configured to engage a plurality of different doors configured to at least partially enclose the socket profile at the one or more bays. 
     
     
         3 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the socket includes a drain hole. 
     
     
         4 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the socket abuts a seat at the passenger area of the surface vessel, the seat located between the socket and a bow of the surface vessel. 
     
     
         5 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the socket profile is sized and shaped to interchangeably receive a first accessory module and a second accessory module of the one or more accessory modules. 
     
     
         6 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 5 , wherein the first accessory module includes an inflator module configured to inflate a floatation device, the inflator module at least partially removable from the socket for utilization by a passenger of the surface vessel, and the second accessory module includes a storage module configured to provide a storage space at the surface vessel. 
     
     
         7 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 6 , including a speaker module configured to output audio, the speaker module having an accessory profile complementary to a second socket profile surrounding a second bay of the one or more bays. 
     
     
         8 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 1 , wherein the socket includes a wing that extends from the socket towards the stern of the surface vessel. 
     
     
         9 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 8 , wherein the wing includes an aperture, the aperture configured to receive at least one of a multi-function display or a stereo controller. 
     
     
         10 . The reconfigurable storage container of  claim 1 , wherein one or more accessory modules are selected from a set of a speaker module, a storage module, and an inflator module. 
     
     
         11 . A storage container for a surface vessel, the storage container comprising:
 a pod located at an access area of the surface vessel, the access area positioned aft of a passenger area and forward of a stern of the surface vessel, the pod including:
 a wing that extends a sidewall of the surface vessel in a fore-aft direction towards the stern of the surface vessel; and 
 a socket including a socket profile surrounding a bay, the socket profile sized and shaped to interchangeably receive one or more accessory modules. 
   
     
     
         12 . The storage container of  claim 11 , wherein the wing includes an aperture. 
     
     
         13 . The storage container of  claim 12 , wherein the aperture supports a controller for a stereo system. 
     
     
         14 . The storage container of  claim 12 , wherein the aperture supports a multi-function display. 
     
     
         15 . The storage container of  claim 11 , wherein the socket is configured to provide support for an aft seat of the passenger area of the surface vessel, the aft seat located on a forward portion of the socket. 
     
     
         16 . The storage container of  claim 15 , wherein the socket includes a seat shelf extending rearwardly and configured to support a weight of a passenger. 
     
     
         17 . The storage container of  claim 15 , wherein the socket includes a drain hole configured to drain a fluid from the socket profile surrounding the bay. 
     
     
         18 . The storage container of  claim 15 , further comprising a universal door mounted to the socket, the universal door having a door side coupler part configured to connect the universal door to the socket. 
     
     
         19 . The storage container of  claim 18 , wherein the door side coupler part includes at least one of a plug, a hinge, a magnet, or a clip. 
     
     
         20 . The storage container of  claim 18 , wherein the universal door includes at least one of a knob, a handle, a window, an aperture, or a button.