US4042142A
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Beer keg cooling container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-30
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1996-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A beer keg container of insulating material, such as styrofoam, subdivided into three parts, a lid with a hole through which the shaft of the tap extends, an upper half, and a bottom half, which halves are detachably connected by an interlocking joint. The bottom half is reinforced with a wire basket having handles to facilitate carrying of the insulating container and enclosed beer keg. The diameter of the beer keg is smaller and spaced from the inner diameter of the container so that the space therebetween may be packed with ice cubes or crushed ice to keep the beer keg cold.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Ruano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:18
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/04; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/081; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/802; F25D2331/809; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/06; Y10S220/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A container assembly for keeping cool a keg containing beer or other liquid, comprising a barrel shaped keg having outer walls, a container comprising a bottom half of insulating material reinforced with a basket-like reinforcing material and in the shape of a tub, a top half of insulating material generally of the shape of an inverted tub and made in two parts including a detachable lid with a central opening through which a tap of said keg is projected, said top and bottom halves having mating mouth portions which readily and detachably fit together, said container being spaced from said outer walls of the keg for receiving ice therebetween, and handle portions on diametrically opposite sides of said basket-like reinforcing material for carrying said container and keg.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A container assembly for keeping cool a keg containing beer or other liquid, comprising a barrel shaped keg having outer walls, a container comprising a bottom half of insulating material reinforced with a basket-like reinforcing material and in the shape of a tub, a top half of insulating material generally of the shape of an inverted tub and made in two parts including a detachable lid with a central opening through which a tap of said keg is projected, said top and bottom halves having mating mouth portions which readily and detachably fit together, said container being spaced from said outer walls of the keg for receiving ice therebetween, and handle portions on diametrically opposite sides of said basket-like reinforcing material for carrying said container and keg.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 1 together with an upstanding central bulbous portion on the bottom wall of said bottom half for seating the central bottom portion of said keg, and centering means projecting radially inwardly in spaced relationship along the inner wall of the top portion of said bottom half for engaging and centering said keg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 1 together with a drain connected to lower portion of said bottom half.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said basket like reinforcement is embedded in the insulation of said bottom half.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A container assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said basket-like reinforcing material is separate from said insulating material but closely fitted thereon.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |