US5022235A
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Beverage cooler apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-06-05
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Granted: 1991-06-11
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Expires: 2009-06-05
Abstract
Abstract A beverage cooler apparatus is set forth wherein a first cup-shaped support has receivably mounted therewithin a second cup-shaped support formed of insulative foam-like material. The first and second supports include aligned recesses directed downwardly from their respective upper top surfaces formed within their respective walls. Modifications may include a diametrically aligned pair of second recesses formed within the outer and inner cup-shaped supports to a depth less than that of the first recesses to provide a finger access recess to cooperate with the forward drinking recesses. A further modification may include a cylindrical sponge-like insert replaceably mounted within a second cup-shaped support or a selective use of a refrigerant cylinder positionable within the first cup-shaped support with an overlying cylindrical sponge-like insert of a height substantially equal to that of the height of the external cup-shaped support to a position at the lowermost portion of the first drinking recess.
Inventors
- 👤 Tovey L. Grissom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:11
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3886; F25D31/00; F25D31/006; F25D31/007; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/082; F25D2303/084; F25D2303/0842; F25D2303/0845; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/805; F25D2331/809
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
454 words
A beverage cooler apparatus for securement of a beverage container therein wherein said beverage container is of a predetermined height, said apparatus comprising, a first cylindrical cup-shaped support defined by a first cylindrical wall formed to a first floor defining a first internal configuration, and a second cylindrical cup-shaped support receivable within said first cup-shaped support defined by a second cylindrical wall formed to a second floor with an external configuration equal to said first internal configuration, and the first and second cup-shaped supports each including a respective first and second top edge, and a first drinking recess formed downwardly from said first top edge through said first cylindrical wall, and a second drinking recess formed downwardly from said second top edge through said second cylindrical wall, and the first and second drinking recesses each defined by a first depth and the first and second drinking recesses aligned with one another when the second cup-shaped support is positioned within the first cup-shaped support, and the second cup-shaped support defined by a height substantially equal to the predetermined height of said beverage container, and wherein the first cup-shaped support is formed of a rigid insulative material, and the second cup-shaped support is formed of a flexible insulative material, and further including a first finger recess formed downwardly from the first top edge within the first cup-shaped support through said first cylindrical wall, and a second finger recess formed downwardly from said top edge through said second cylindrical wall, and the first and second cylindrical recess diametrically opposed to the respective first and second recess when the second cup-shaped support is positioned within the first cup-shaped support, and the first and second cylindrical recess are aligned with one another when the second cup-shaped support is positioned within the first cup-shaped support, and the first and second finger recess are of a second depth less than the first depth, and further including a cylindrical sponge defined by an external diameter equal to the internal diameter of the second cup-shaped support and of a thickness substantially less than that of the predetermined height, and the sponge is replaceably mounted onto the floor of the second cup-shaped support and formed of a moisture absorbent material, and further including a cylindrical sponge insert formed of a cylindrical sponge external configuration substantially equal to an internal configuration defined by the second cup-shaped support, and the cylindrical sponge insert of a height defined between a lowermost portion of the second drinking recess and the second floor of the second cup-shaped support, and the cylindrical sponge insert formed of a compressible moisture absorbent material, and further including a replaceable refrigerant insert selectively positionable within the second cup-shaped support or the cylindrical sponge insert.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
454 words
A beverage cooler apparatus for securement of a beverage container therein wherein said beverage container is of a predetermined height, said apparatus comprising, a first cylindrical cup-shaped support defined by a first cylindrical wall formed to a first floor defining a first internal configuration, and a second cylindrical cup-shaped support receivable within said first cup-shaped support defined by a second cylindrical wall formed to a second floor with an external configuration equal to said first internal configuration, and the first and second cup-shaped supports each including a respective first and second top edge, and a first drinking recess formed downwardly from said first top edge through said first cylindrical wall, and a second drinking recess formed downwardly from said second top edge through said second cylindrical wall, and the first and second drinking recesses each defined by a first depth and the first and second drinking recesses aligned with one another when the second cup-shaped support is positioned within the first cup-shaped support, and the second cup-shaped support defined by a height substantially equal to the predetermined height of said beverage container, and wherein the first cup-shaped support is formed of a rigid insulative material, and the second cup-shaped support is formed of a flexible insulative material, and further including a first finger recess formed downwardly from the first top edge within the first cup-shaped support through said first cylindrical wall, and a second finger recess formed downwardly from said top edge through said second cylindrical wall, and the first and second cylindrical recess diametrically opposed to the respective first and second recess when the second cup-shaped support is positioned within the first cup-shaped support, and the first and second cylindrical recess are aligned with one another when the second cup-shaped support is positioned within the first cup-shaped support, and the first and second finger recess are of a second depth less than the first depth, and further including a cylindrical sponge defined by an external diameter equal to the internal diameter of the second cup-shaped support and of a thickness substantially less than that of the predetermined height, and the sponge is replaceably mounted onto the floor of the second cup-shaped support and formed of a moisture absorbent material, and further including a cylindrical sponge insert formed of a cylindrical sponge external configuration substantially equal to an internal configuration defined by the second cup-shaped support, and the cylindrical sponge insert of a height defined between a lowermost portion of the second drinking recess and the second floor of the second cup-shaped support, and the cylindrical sponge insert formed of a compressible moisture absorbent material, and further including a replaceable refrigerant insert selectively positionable within the second cup-shaped support or the cylindrical sponge insert.
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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) | 1994-06-10 | 1994-12-10 | 1995-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-06-10 | 1998-12-10 | 1999-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-06-10 | 2002-12-10 | 2003-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |