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US4741176A
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Beverage cooler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-05-07
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Granted: 1988-05-03
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Expires: 2007-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A beverage cooler is provided that includes a cylindrical freezer pack insert placed into a cup with cover to keep a beverage container colder longer. In a modification the cylindrical freezer pack insert includes removable sections to change its size and removable plugs so as to put coolant fluid therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark D. Johnson
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:55
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/40; B65D75/42; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3883; B65D81/3886; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/082; F25D2303/0822; F25D2303/08221; F25D2303/084; F25D2303/0843; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/805; F25D2331/809
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A beverage cooler comprising: (a) a cylindrical plastic/styrofoam cup having an open top; (b) a hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert placed within said open top of said cylindrical cup so that a beverage container can be placed therein; (c) a reinforced plastic/styrofoam cover placed over said open top of said cylindrical cup so that said hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert will keep the beverage container colder longer wherein said hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert includes: (d) a plurality of removable plastic pouch sections having perforations therebetween; (e) a removeable plug for each of said pouch sections so that coolant fluid can be placed therein; and (f) means for securing free ends of said two remote pouch sections together to form said hollow cylindrical shape of said freezer pack insert, wherein each of said removeable pouch sections includes a bottom wedge portion with pleats to also hold coolant fluid therein and a fold line therebetween so that when said hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert is placed within said cylindrical cup said bottom wedge portion of each of said removeable pouch sections will bend inwardly along said fold line allowing the beverage container to sit upon said bottom wedge portion to help keep the beverage container even colder longer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A beverage cooler comprising: (a) a cylindrical plastic/styrofoam cup having an open top; (b) a hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert placed within said open top of said cylindrical cup so that a beverage container can be placed therein; (c) a reinforced plastic/styrofoam cover placed over said open top of said cylindrical cup so that said hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert will keep the beverage container colder longer wherein said hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert includes: (d) a plurality of removable plastic pouch sections having perforations therebetween; (e) a removeable plug for each of said pouch sections so that coolant fluid can be placed therein; and (f) means for securing free ends of said two remote pouch sections together to form said hollow cylindrical shape of said freezer pack insert, wherein each of said removeable pouch sections includes a bottom wedge portion with pleats to also hold coolant fluid therein and a fold line therebetween so that when said hollow cylindrical freezer pack insert is placed within said cylindrical cup said bottom wedge portion of each of said removeable pouch sections will bend inwardly along said fold line allowing the beverage container to sit upon said bottom wedge portion to help keep the beverage container even colder longer.
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) | 1991-05-03 | 1991-11-02 | 1992-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-03 | 1995-11-02 | 1996-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-03 | 1999-11-02 | 2000-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |