US3958359A
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Sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-12
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Granted: 1976-05-25
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Expires: 1995-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest includes a portable base member having a hollow interior and an open top. A container slidably fits in the hollow interior and is dimensioned so as to engage the periphery of the base member interior at a plurality of points, whereby lateral movement of the container is restricted. The periphery of the container is shaped so as to define spaces between the container periphery and the periphery of the base member, such that ice may be placed therein. A cover member fits in the top of the base member and covers both the top of the container and the base member.
Inventors
- 👤 Merlin L. Doughty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K97/00; A01K97/22; A01K97/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest comprising: a portable base member having a hollow interior defined by side and bottom walls, the top of said base member opposite said bottom wall being open so as to allow access to said interior thereof; a container slidably fitting in said hollow interior of said base member and having an open top communicating with said base member top, said container dimensioned so as to engage the periphery of said base member interior at a plurality of points, whereby lateral movement of said container is restricted; the periphery of said container being shaped so as to define spaces between said container periphery and the periphery of said base member interior; a cover member fitting in said top of said base member and covering said container top, said cover member having a hollow interior and an open top axial with the open top of said base member; and a lid member fitting into said open top of said cover member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest comprising: a portable base member having a hollow interior defined by side and bottom walls, the top of said base member opposite said bottom wall being open so as to allow access to said interior thereof; a container slidably fitting in said hollow interior of said base member and having an open top communicating with said base member top, said container dimensioned so as to engage the periphery of said base member interior at a plurality of points, whereby lateral movement of said container is restricted; the periphery of said container being shaped so as to define spaces between said container periphery and the periphery of said base member interior; a cover member fitting in said top of said base member and covering said container top, said cover member having a hollow interior and an open top axial with the open top of said base member; and a lid member fitting into said open top of said cover member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 1 further comprising at least one partition wall within said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 2 further comprising: a pedestal on said bottom wall of said base member and extending into said interior thereof; and wherein said container fits between said cover and said pedestal, whereby odors from substances on one side of said partition wall are substantially blocked from passing to another side of said partition wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 3 further comprising: at least one partition wall within said cover interior and extending to said top thereof; and means for fastening said lid member to said cover member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 4, wherein said fastening means further comprises means for fastening said cover member to said base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 5 further comprising a carrying handle pivotably joined at opposite sides of the periphery of said base member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 6 further comprising a drain adjacent the junction of said side and bottom walls of said base member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 7 wherein said cover member comprises: a peripheral lip engaging the periphery of said base member top opening; and an inner portion extending into said base member interior so as to effect close engagement with the top of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 8 wherein said base member and said container have generally octagonal cross-sections, opposing sides of said container being substantially shorter than the corresponding sides of said base member so as to define said spaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A sportsman's combination receptacle and ice chest as recited in claim 1 further comprising legs extending from said cover member into said base member and snugly against the inner periphery thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-25 | 1979-11-24 | 1980-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-25 | 1983-11-24 | 1984-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-25 | 1987-11-24 | 1988-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |