US4037428A
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Beverage cooler assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-19
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-03-19
Abstract
Abstract A beverage cooler assembly including a base and a hollow cylinder supported vertically from said base with a refrigerant container removably carried on said base within said cylinder. The hollow cylinder is adapted to receive a beverage container to cool the beverage.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert J. Giannotti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/082; F25D2303/084; F25D2303/0845; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/809; F25D2331/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A beverage cooler assembly comprising a hollow cylinder adapted to receive and surround a beverage container, a base supporting said cylinder in a vertical position, a removable refrigerant container filled with a refrigerant supported by the base within the cylinder, said refrigerant container having flat parallel upper and lower surfaces and side surfaces which have the same shapes as the hollow cylinder and sized to fit closely adjacent to the inner surface thereof, the upper surface of said container receiving and supporting the beverage container disposed in the hollow cylinder in heat transfer relationship therewith to cool the bottom of the beverage container by conductive cooling and the sides by convective cooling, said removable refrigerant container being removable from the cylinder for recooling and reusing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A beverage cooler assembly comprising a hollow cylinder adapted to receive and surround a beverage container, a base supporting said cylinder in a vertical position, a removable refrigerant container filled with a refrigerant supported by the base within the cylinder, said refrigerant container having flat parallel upper and lower surfaces and side surfaces which have the same shapes as the hollow cylinder and sized to fit closely adjacent to the inner surface thereof, the upper surface of said container receiving and supporting the beverage container disposed in the hollow cylinder in heat transfer relationship therewith to cool the bottom of the beverage container by conductive cooling and the sides by convective cooling, said removable refrigerant container being removable from the cylinder for recooling and reusing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 1 wherein said hollow cylinder is a circular cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 1 wherein said refrigerant container is cylindrical to fit within said hollow cylinder with its walls closely adjacent the walls of the hollow cylinder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 1 wherein the portion of the base within said cylinder includes means for collecting condensation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 3 wherein opaque means are provided on said hollow cylinder adjacent said refrigerant container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 1 wherein said hollow cylinder is transparent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 1 in which said hollow cylinder is translucent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 1 wherein said hollow cylinder and said base are formed in one piece.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A beverage cooler as in claim 1 wherein said base includes a groove adapted to receive and accommodate the adjacent end of the hollow cylinder and means are provided for securing the same together.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |