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- the present invention pertains to transportation and temperature regulation of consumables.
- the present invention pertains to the transportation and temperature regulation of packaged fluids, such as soft drinks.
- Insulated coolers for transporting canned drinks and food are a fixture of American culture and are practically required equipment for picnics, sporting events and other outdoor activities. Insulated coolers are also utilized in industrial applications. For example, coolers are used to transport medical supplies and samples for scientific analysis, such as soil samples for environmental testing.
- coolers act as armrests in vehicles. Coolers are designed to wrap around the torso like a hiker's “fanny pack”. There are very large coolers and very small coolers. The majority of these coolers, however, all share one thing in common: they contain a cavity, usually rectangular, that holds both the material to be cooled (i.e., can drinks) and the refrigerant (i.e., ice or a frozen insert). These coolers also share the common design feature of some type of lid that completely encloses the material to be cooled and the refrigerant. The lid is intended to extend to life of the refrigerant by reducing heat transfer between the ambient temperature and the refrigerant.
- coolers Unfortunately, the lid, along with the body of the cooler, hides the contents of the cooler. This limitation of known coolers is often bothersome when coolers are used at sporting events or other areas with entrance restrictions. For example, many sporting events will allow spectators to carry coolers with soft drinks but not alcoholic beverages. Enclosed coolers are therefore often the subject of a time consuming search by security personnel.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a cooler that effectively maintains a desired temperature for articles transported therein while avoiding the problems associated with known coolers, namely the concealment of the articles.
- a further object of the invention is to provide a cooler that maintains close contact between the material to be cooled and the refrigerant.
- the cooler comprises a hollow polygon having at least six faces, an enclosed interior, and an opening in at least one face of the hollow polygon.
- the opening provides fluid communication with the interior of the hollow polygon.
- the opening i.e., drain/fill cap
- the cooler also comprises at least one cavity extending from one of the polygon's faces into the interior of the polygon.
- the cavity is not in fluid communication with the interior of the polygon or the above mentioned opening. For example, water poured into the cavity will not enter the interior of the polygon and flow out the opening and water entering the opening will not flow into the cavity.
- the cavity will be of a size and shape to receive a standard drink can.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the cooler according to the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-section of the cooler of FIG. 1 taken along line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the cooler of FIG. 1 in conjunction with a mating receptacle
- FIG. 4 is a schematic of a cooler according to the invention that holds twelve drink cans.
- the invention provides a cooler for transporting articles while maintaining those articles at a desired temperature.
- the invention provides a cooler 10 for carrying packaged beverages, for example, soft drink cans.
- the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1 comprises a hollow polygon 12 , preferably having at least six faces.
- solid polygons can comprise as few as four faces (e.g., tetrahedral and pyramids) and coolers according to the invention can include such shapes.
- the invention also includes other hollow geometrical shapes such as hollow spheres, ovals (e.g., egg shaped) etc, that may not fit the precise definition of a polygon. Such shapes may possess one, two, or three surfaces or faces. Nevertheless, the term polygon as used herein should be interpreted to include such geometrical shapes.
- the rectangular polygon illustrated in the drawings, however, is presently preferred for a number of reasons.
- the hollow polygon 12 acts as a container for a temperature controlling substance 13 ; the easiest and most convenient of which is ice.
- the hollow polygon 12 is formed of a polymer or polymer composite, is generally rectangular and is of a length and width sufficient to encompass the space needed to enclose at least six beverage cans.
- the term polymer includes composites comprising polymers. It is to be understood, however, that the size and shape of the hollow polygon 12 may vary depending upon the requirements of the user. For example, FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of the invention that holds twelve cans.
- the polymer employed in the practice of the invention may be any polymer utilized in production of coolers or molded articles.
- Polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate and composites thereof are representative candidates.
- the cooler according to the invention also comprises an opening 14 in at least one face of the hollow polygon 12 that provides fluid communication with the interior 15 of the hollow polygon 12 .
- the purpose of the opening 14 is to provide a means to fill and drain the hollow polygon 12 with a temperature controlling substance.
- the functional aspect of the opening 14 is illustrated in FIG. 1 where a common water faucet can be used to fill the interior 15 of the polygon with water.
- the opening 14 is closed by a simple screw cap 17 as shown in FIG. 2 or any other suitable means for controlling fluid flow.
- the opening 14 is located on the upper or top face 18 of the hollow rectangular polygon 12 . Although this is a convenient location for the opening 14 , the opening or additional openings may be located at any point on the surface of the hollow polygon 12 .
- a fill level 16 along the outer perimeter of the hollow polygon 10 indicates an appropriate quantity of temperature controlling substance to use.
- the temperature controlling substance 13 will be a coolant such as cold water or ice or a liquid or gel refrigerant such as those currently used in reuseable cold packs.
- the invention also contemplates the use of high temperature substances such as hot water or oil, provided that the hollow polygon 12 is made of a material resistant to high temperatures.
- cooler is used in an exemplary rather than limiting fashion.
- the cooler according to the invention need not possess an opening 14 that provides fluid communication with the interior 15 of the hollow polygon 12 .
- the temperature controlling substance most likely a non-water or gel refrigerant, is sealed inside the interior 15 of the hollow polygon, thus eliminating filling and emptying the interior 15 on a periodic basis.
- the apparatus according to the invention is further defined by at least one cavity 20 that extends from one of the polygon faces 18 into the hollow polygon 12 but is not in fluid communication with the opening 14 (or the interior 15 of the hollow polygon 12 ).
- the cavity 20 is integral to the hollow polygon 12 (e.g., a molded article).
- the walls 19 of the cavity 20 also function as the outer surface of the hollow polygon 12 .
- the hollow polygon 12 possesses a plurality of cavities 20 that are cylindrical and have a circumference sufficient to receive a standard drink can.
- the cavity 20 extends inwardly to a depth that is less than the height of a standard drink can. This depth allows a portion of the can to extend out of the cooler to facilitate a quick and easy inspection of the cooler's contents.
- the cavities are separate and apart from one another thereby allowing the temperature controlling substance to substantially surround the perimeter of the cavity 20 .
- the phrase “standard drink can” is used in an exemplary rather than limiting sense, and that the cooler 10 can be formed to accommodate cans of different sizes as may be desirable or necessary. If desired, the cavities 20 can differ in size from one another to allow differently sized containers to be carried at the same time.
- a handle 22 may be attached to the hollow polygon 12 .
- the handle is attached to the top face 18 of the hollow polygon but may be attached to other faces (or to two faces) as well.
- FIG. 3 another embodiment of the invention is a cooler insert that may be used in conjunction with a traditional cooler.
- the invention comprises a hollow polygon 12 having an opening 14 and cavities 20 such as that previously described.
- the hollow polygon 12 need not possess an opening 14 if the refrigerant is sealed in the polygon 12 .
- This embodiment also comprises a receptacle 24 having an interior space 25 of substantially the same shape and area as the polygon 12 and sized to receive the polygon 12 in a close mating relationship as shown in FIG. 3. In certain circumstances the use of a receptacle 24 may be desired.
- the hollow polygon 12 is filled with water which is then frozen, the outer surface of the hollow polygon 12 may “sweat” on hot days causing anything placed against the hollow polygon 12 to become damp. Placing the hollow polygon 12 in a receptacle would help contain the sweat. Furthermore, insulating the receptacle 24 would extend the cooling capacity of the cooler.
- a handle 22 and a lid 26 may be incorporated into the design of the receptacle 24 .
- the lid 26 when closed, substantially encloses the hollow polygon 12 .
- the apparatus according to the invention may operate as an insert to a traditional cooler (i.e., the receptacle 24 and lid 26 ).
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- The present invention pertains to transportation and temperature regulation of consumables. In particular, the present invention pertains to the transportation and temperature regulation of packaged fluids, such as soft drinks.
- Insulated coolers for transporting canned drinks and food are a fixture of American culture and are practically required equipment for picnics, sporting events and other outdoor activities. Insulated coolers are also utilized in industrial applications. For example, coolers are used to transport medical supplies and samples for scientific analysis, such as soil samples for environmental testing.
- The myriad of potential uses for coolers fueled an almost endless variation in their design. Coolers act as armrests in vehicles. Coolers are designed to wrap around the torso like a hiker's “fanny pack”. There are very large coolers and very small coolers. The majority of these coolers, however, all share one thing in common: they contain a cavity, usually rectangular, that holds both the material to be cooled (i.e., can drinks) and the refrigerant (i.e., ice or a frozen insert). These coolers also share the common design feature of some type of lid that completely encloses the material to be cooled and the refrigerant. The lid is intended to extend to life of the refrigerant by reducing heat transfer between the ambient temperature and the refrigerant.
- Unfortunately, the lid, along with the body of the cooler, hides the contents of the cooler. This limitation of known coolers is often bothersome when coolers are used at sporting events or other areas with entrance restrictions. For example, many sporting events will allow spectators to carry coolers with soft drinks but not alcoholic beverages. Enclosed coolers are therefore often the subject of a time consuming search by security personnel.
- Additionally, the ice that is usually the refrigerant of choice for most coolers eventually melts resulting in cold wet hands or wet food. If frozen inserts are used instead of ice, care must be taken to ensure that the contents of the cooler remain in contact with the inserts otherwise insufficient cooling will take place.
- Accordingly, a need exists for a cooler that does not possess the limitations stated above. In particular, a need exists for a cooler that allows its contents to be visible at all times, if desired. Additionally, this cooler should provide close contact between the material to be cooled and the refrigerant while avoiding the problems associated with close contact refrigerants such as crushed ice.
- Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a cooler that effectively maintains a desired temperature for articles transported therein while avoiding the problems associated with known coolers, namely the concealment of the articles.
- A further object of the invention is to provide a cooler that maintains close contact between the material to be cooled and the refrigerant.
- These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are provided by a unique cooler for carrying packaged beverages. In one embodiment, the cooler comprises a hollow polygon having at least six faces, an enclosed interior, and an opening in at least one face of the hollow polygon. The opening provides fluid communication with the interior of the hollow polygon. In other words, the opening (i.e., drain/fill cap) allows the hollow polygon to be filled with a liquid and subsequently drained. The cooler also comprises at least one cavity extending from one of the polygon's faces into the interior of the polygon. The cavity is not in fluid communication with the interior of the polygon or the above mentioned opening. For example, water poured into the cavity will not enter the interior of the polygon and flow out the opening and water entering the opening will not flow into the cavity. In many applications, the cavity will be of a size and shape to receive a standard drink can.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the cooler according to the invention;
- FIG. 2 is a cross-section of the cooler of FIG. 1 taken along line2-2 of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a cross-section of the cooler of FIG. 1 in conjunction with a mating receptacle; and
- FIG. 4 is a schematic of a cooler according to the invention that holds twelve drink cans.
- The invention provides a cooler for transporting articles while maintaining those articles at a desired temperature. In particular and referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, the invention provides a
cooler 10 for carrying packaged beverages, for example, soft drink cans. The embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1 comprises ahollow polygon 12, preferably having at least six faces. It will be understood that solid polygons can comprise as few as four faces (e.g., tetrahedral and pyramids) and coolers according to the invention can include such shapes. The invention also includes other hollow geometrical shapes such as hollow spheres, ovals (e.g., egg shaped) etc, that may not fit the precise definition of a polygon. Such shapes may possess one, two, or three surfaces or faces. Nevertheless, the term polygon as used herein should be interpreted to include such geometrical shapes. The rectangular polygon illustrated in the drawings, however, is presently preferred for a number of reasons. - The
hollow polygon 12 acts as a container for atemperature controlling substance 13; the easiest and most convenient of which is ice. In a preferred embodiment, thehollow polygon 12 is formed of a polymer or polymer composite, is generally rectangular and is of a length and width sufficient to encompass the space needed to enclose at least six beverage cans. As used herein, the term polymer includes composites comprising polymers. It is to be understood, however, that the size and shape of thehollow polygon 12 may vary depending upon the requirements of the user. For example, FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of the invention that holds twelve cans. - Likewise, the polymer employed in the practice of the invention may be any polymer utilized in production of coolers or molded articles. Polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyethylene terephthalate and composites thereof are representative candidates.
- The cooler according to the invention also comprises an
opening 14 in at least one face of thehollow polygon 12 that provides fluid communication with theinterior 15 of thehollow polygon 12. The purpose of theopening 14 is to provide a means to fill and drain thehollow polygon 12 with a temperature controlling substance. The functional aspect of theopening 14 is illustrated in FIG. 1 where a common water faucet can be used to fill theinterior 15 of the polygon with water. Theopening 14 is closed by a simple screw cap 17 as shown in FIG. 2 or any other suitable means for controlling fluid flow. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, theopening 14 is located on the upper ortop face 18 of the hollowrectangular polygon 12. Although this is a convenient location for the opening 14, the opening or additional openings may be located at any point on the surface of thehollow polygon 12. A fill level 16 along the outer perimeter of thehollow polygon 10 indicates an appropriate quantity of temperature controlling substance to use. - In most instances the
temperature controlling substance 13 will be a coolant such as cold water or ice or a liquid or gel refrigerant such as those currently used in reuseable cold packs. The invention, however, also contemplates the use of high temperature substances such as hot water or oil, provided that thehollow polygon 12 is made of a material resistant to high temperatures. Thus, it will be understood that the term “cooler” is used in an exemplary rather than limiting fashion. - In an alternative embodiment, the cooler according to the invention need not possess an
opening 14 that provides fluid communication with the interior 15 of thehollow polygon 12. In this embodiment, the temperature controlling substance, most likely a non-water or gel refrigerant, is sealed inside the interior 15 of the hollow polygon, thus eliminating filling and emptying the interior 15 on a periodic basis. - Referring now to FIG. 2, the apparatus according to the invention is further defined by at least one
cavity 20 that extends from one of the polygon faces 18 into thehollow polygon 12 but is not in fluid communication with the opening 14 (or the interior 15 of the hollow polygon 12). Thecavity 20 is integral to the hollow polygon 12 (e.g., a molded article). In other words, thewalls 19 of thecavity 20 also function as the outer surface of thehollow polygon 12. In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, thehollow polygon 12 possesses a plurality ofcavities 20 that are cylindrical and have a circumference sufficient to receive a standard drink can. Preferably, thecavity 20 extends inwardly to a depth that is less than the height of a standard drink can. This depth allows a portion of the can to extend out of the cooler to facilitate a quick and easy inspection of the cooler's contents. Furthermore, the cavities are separate and apart from one another thereby allowing the temperature controlling substance to substantially surround the perimeter of thecavity 20. - It will be understood that the phrase “standard drink can” is used in an exemplary rather than limiting sense, and that the cooler10 can be formed to accommodate cans of different sizes as may be desirable or necessary. If desired, the
cavities 20 can differ in size from one another to allow differently sized containers to be carried at the same time. - A
handle 22 may be attached to thehollow polygon 12. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the handle is attached to thetop face 18 of the hollow polygon but may be attached to other faces (or to two faces) as well. - Referring now to FIG. 3, another embodiment of the invention is a cooler insert that may be used in conjunction with a traditional cooler. In this embodiment, the invention comprises a
hollow polygon 12 having anopening 14 andcavities 20 such as that previously described. As discussed in previous embodiments, thehollow polygon 12 need not possess anopening 14 if the refrigerant is sealed in thepolygon 12. This embodiment also comprises areceptacle 24 having aninterior space 25 of substantially the same shape and area as thepolygon 12 and sized to receive thepolygon 12 in a close mating relationship as shown in FIG. 3. In certain circumstances the use of areceptacle 24 may be desired. For example, if thehollow polygon 12 is filled with water which is then frozen, the outer surface of thehollow polygon 12 may “sweat” on hot days causing anything placed against thehollow polygon 12 to become damp. Placing thehollow polygon 12 in a receptacle would help contain the sweat. Furthermore, insulating thereceptacle 24 would extend the cooling capacity of the cooler. - Finally, a
handle 22 and alid 26 may be incorporated into the design of thereceptacle 24. Thelid 26, when closed, substantially encloses thehollow polygon 12. Thus, the apparatus according to the invention may operate as an insert to a traditional cooler (i.e., thereceptacle 24 and lid 26). - The invention has been described in detail, with reference to certain preferred embodiments, in order to enable the reader to practice the invention without undue experimentation. However, a person having ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that many of the components and parameters may be varied or modified to a certain extent without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Furthermore, titles, headings, or the like are provided to enhance the reader's comprehension of this document, and should not be read as limiting the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, only the following claims and reasonable extensions and equivalents define the intellectual property rights to the invention.
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