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Combination storage container and table
Assignee: NAP TOOLS LLC
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Filing: 1984-08-20
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Granted: 1986-04-15
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Expires: 2004-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved portable cooler and auxiliary table is the subject of the present invention. The cooler includes an insulated container having an openable top to provide access to the cooler chamber. In one embodiment, an auxiliary top panel is provided with U-shaped brackets at opposite ends which are selectively securable in receivers at the opposite ends of the container to secure the top in a position immediately overlying the cooler cover for storage. To place the auxiliary table in an elevated position of use, the table is removed from the receivers and legs are foldable from a stored position to a position of use and engageable in the receivers to position the table at an elevation above and parallel to the cooler top to allow access to the cooler chamber. The table may also be removed for use independent of the cooler. In other embodiments, the legs are extendible from apertures in the cooler side or end walls to allow the table unit to be elevated to the desired position and then secured in place. In another embodiment, the support legs are pivotally secured to the end of the cooler between the storage position and a position of use. In the latter embodiment, the auxiliary table is selectively securable to the cooler top in the stored position so that access is provided to the cooler chamber in the storage position. Additional storage for food utensils and other items may be provided in drawers or recesses provided in the auxiliary table.
Inventors
- 👤 Jane G. Starck
- 👤 Norman Rosenblum
- 👤 Frances C. Rosenblum
- 👤 James T. Misenhimer
- 👤 Lynn W. Misenhimer
- 👤 Frederick B. Starck
- 👤 Daniel Starck
- 👤 Catherine Starck
- 👤 Monica C. Starck
Bibliographic Details
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CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/46; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/20; A45C9/00; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
An improved portable cooler comprising: (a) an insulated container having an openable top; (b) an auxiliary table associated with said container having a surface, said table being removable from said container; (c) support legs extending between said container and said table in a first position of use supporting said table at an elevated position above said container top and substantially parallel thereto with said container top being openable independently of said table at least in said position of use; (d) said legs having a second out-of-the-way storage position with the said table occupying a position engaging said cooler top.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
An improved portable cooler comprising: (a) an insulated container having an openable top; (b) an auxiliary table associated with said container having a surface, said table being removable from said container; (c) support legs extending between said container and said table in a first position of use supporting said table at an elevated position above said container top and substantially parallel thereto with said container top being openable independently of said table at least in said position of use; (d) said legs having a second out-of-the-way storage position with the said table occupying a position engaging said cooler top.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The cooler of claim 1 further including means for securing said table to said cooler top in said storage position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The cooler of claim 2 wherein said cooler is generally rectangular having opposite sides and opposite ends, said ends each having a receiver for detachably securing a portion of said legs and wherein said table carries means cooperable with said receiver to secure said table in said storage position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cooler of claim 1 wherein said support legs are extendible from bores in said container between said storage and use positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The cooler of claim 4 further including detent means for securing said legs in said use position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The cooler of claim 1 wherein said support legs are generally U-shaped and are pivotally secured to said container to pivot between said use and storage position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The cooler of claim 6 wherein said container is generally rectangular having opposite ends and opposite sides and said legs are secured at the opposite ends, said ends each having a recess therein to receive said legs in said storage position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The cooler of claim 1 wherein said legs are receivable in recesses in said container and in said table, said legs being removable therefrom in said storage position, said table including a storage compartment for receiving said legs in said storage position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The cooler of claims 3, 4 or 6 wherein said table is generally rectangular having opposite ends and sides and including an extendible leaf hinged to at least one of said sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cooler of claims 3, 4 or 6 further including storage means associated with said table.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The cooler of claims 3, 4 or 6 further including retainer means associated with said container for attachment and storage of items.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cooler of claims 1, 5 or 8 wherein said table and legs are removable from said cooler and useable as an independent free-standing table.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
88 words
An improved portable cooler comprising: (a) an insulated container having an openable top; (b) an auxiliary table associated with said container having a surface; (c) generally U-shaped support legs extending between said container and said table in a first position of use supporting said table at an elevated position above said container top and substantially parallel thereto; and (d) said legs having a second out-of-the-way storage position occupying a position adjacent the underside of said table with the said table occupying a position immediately adjacent said cooler top.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
88 words
An improved portable cooler comprising: (a) an insulated container having an openable top; (b) an auxiliary table associated with said container having a surface; (c) generally U-shaped support legs extending between said container and said table in a first position of use supporting said table at an elevated position above said container top and substantially parallel thereto; and (d) said legs having a second out-of-the-way storage position occupying a position adjacent the underside of said table with the said table occupying a position immediately adjacent said cooler top.
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