Cooler with container centering means
US4642999A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 1986 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S220/902
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foamed polystyrene beverage container cooler. In one embodiment an annular wall is nestably received between a base and lid each of which defines a cylindrical inner cavity to receive a half barrel size beverage container. The outlet of the container extends centrally through an aperture located in the top wall of the lid locating the container concentrically with respect to the cylindrical inner surface of the cooler allowing ice to circumferentially surround the container. A skirt and rim mating combination between the annular wall and the lid and between the annular wall and the base secure the components together. In an alternate embodiment, a cooler to receive a pony keg includes a base and lid each of which has an annular wall defining a cavity sized to allow ice to surround the keg. The keg outlet extends through an aperture in the lid locating the keg concentrically with respect to the interior surface of the cooler. The lid has a downwardly extending skirt nestable within an upwardly extending rim integrally formed on the base.
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