US4295345A
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Cooling container for canned beverages
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-04-21
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Granted: 1981-10-20
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Expires: 2000-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A reusable concave container for carrying and cooling canned beverages having a bottom section containing a plurality of cylindrical compartments, a top section containing corresponding compartments having a slow warming cooling gel in the upper end thereof, and a shoulder strap for carrying the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyle H. Atkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:31
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/20; B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3825; B65D81/3834; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3886; B65D2577/00; B65D2577/04; B65D2577/041; B65D2577/042; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/082; F25D2303/084; F25D2303/0841; F25D2303/0844; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/801; F25D2331/805; F25D31/00; F25D31/006; F25D31/007; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A portable cooling container for transporting and cooling canned beverages, comprising in combination: a curved bottom housing having a plurality of vertically oriented compartments for holding canned beverages, said housing having walls of insulating material which entirely surround each of said compartments; a correspondingly curved top housing having walls of insulating material and having a plurality of recessed cavities therein corresponding to said vertically oriented compartments in said bottom housing; a slow-thawing cooling gel disposed in the upper ends of each respective recessed cavity; sealing means for sealing the interface between said top housing and said bottom housing; and means for attaching said bottom housing to said top housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A portable cooling container for transporting and cooling canned beverages, comprising in combination: a curved bottom housing having a plurality of vertically oriented compartments for holding canned beverages, said housing having walls of insulating material which entirely surround each of said compartments; a correspondingly curved top housing having walls of insulating material and having a plurality of recessed cavities therein corresponding to said vertically oriented compartments in said bottom housing; a slow-thawing cooling gel disposed in the upper ends of each respective recessed cavity; sealing means for sealing the interface between said top housing and said bottom housing; and means for attaching said bottom housing to said top housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said sealing means comprises a tongue and groove arrangement at the interface of said top and bottom housings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said sealing means comprises a rubber "O"-ring between said top and bottom housings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said attaching means comprises a carrying strap with means for attaching said strap to both the top and bottom housings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, including a separate strap means for attachment of the top and bottom housings together in addition to said carrying strap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, including means for attaching said container to a user's belt.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A container as set forth in claim 6, wherein said means for attaching to a user's belt comprises hook means attached to said bottom housing.
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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) | 1984-10-19 | 1985-04-20 | 1985-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-19 | 1989-04-20 | 1989-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-19 | 1993-04-20 | 1993-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |