US4438637A
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Cooling container for canned beverages and sandwiches
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-08-19
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Granted: 1984-03-27
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Expires: 2002-08-19
Abstract
Abstract a reusable concave container for carrying and cooling canned beverages and sandwiches having a bottom section containing a plurality of cylindrical compartments communicating with each other by open channels for accomodating canned beverages or sandwiches, a top section containing either corresponding compartments or a separable water storage pack, quick-release securing snaps for securing the top section to the bottom section, 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 11:23
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/20; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/082; F25D2303/0822; F25D2303/08222; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/804; F25D2331/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A portable cooling container for transporting and cooling canned beverages, comprising in combination: a curved bottom housing having a plurality of vertically oriented conical compartments for holding canned beverages, said housing having walls of insulating material which surround said compartments; a removeable center block in said bottom housing for providing a receptacle for sandwiches surrounded by insulating material; a correspondingly curved top housing having walls of insulating material and having a plurality of recessed cavities therein correspondingly to said vertically oriented compartments in said bottom housing; a coolant disposed in the upper ends of each respective recessed cavity of said top housing; flexible means attaching said bottom housing to said top housing; and means for carrying said top and bottom housings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A portable cooling container for transporting and cooling canned beverages, comprising in combination: a curved bottom housing having a plurality of vertically oriented conical compartments for holding canned beverages, said housing having walls of insulating material which surround said compartments; a removeable center block in said bottom housing for providing a receptacle for sandwiches surrounded by insulating material; a correspondingly curved top housing having walls of insulating material and having a plurality of recessed cavities therein correspondingly to said vertically oriented compartments in said bottom housing; a coolant disposed in the upper ends of each respective recessed cavity of said top housing; flexible means attaching said bottom housing to said top housing; and means for carrying said top and bottom housings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said top housing has a single recessed cavity encompassing the area of the compartments in said bottom housing and containing a coolant.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A container as set forth in claim 2, wherein said top housing has a single recessed cavity and has a separate coolant pouch with a closable spout for removeable disposition in said single cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container as set forth in claim 3, wherein said coolant comprises drinking water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said coolant comprises drinking water.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said carrying means comprises a carrying strap with means for attaching to said bottom housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said carrying means comprises a belt hook attached to said bottom housing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
A container as set forth in claim 1, wherein said curved top housing has a removeable center block therein.
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) | 1987-03-27 | 1987-09-26 | 1988-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-27 | 1991-09-26 | 1992-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-27 | 1995-09-26 | 1996-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |