US Patent 10429116 Portable cooler with accessory attachment rails

A portable food cooler apparatus comprises a box portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The interior surface of the box portion defines a food cavity having an open top. A lid may be pivotably mounted to the box portion and is operable between an open position and a closed position. At least one accessory mounting rail is attached to the exterior surface of the box portion of the cooler. One or more accessories, each having at least one rail mounting assembly, is removably attachable to the rail. The accessories, for example, may include one of a rod holder, wheel assembly, cradle or strut.