Cooler floor support tray

US6405557B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• The Coleman Company, Inc. · US

Inventors

• John DeCastro · Lenexa, US
• Terry A. Mears · Wichita, US
• Yiyun Culp · Wichita, US
• Michael D. Brockel · Wichita, US
• Regis Schulte · Wichita, US
• Tracey Beehm · Augusta, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 12, 2000
• Grant date: Jun 18, 2002
• Expiry date: Aug 12, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F25D2331/812
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A support tray includes a top surface, an underside, and a side perimeter. The top surface is substantially planar and has a plurality of perforations leading to the underside. The underside includes a support grate. The support grate includes a plurality of interconnected support beams and support walls that surround the perforations. The side perimeter includes an upper rim and a lower rim and is contoured to provide for handles. Optionally, the top surface has handle straps and at least one beverage container holder that stores a beverage container in an upright or lateral position. The support tray may be made of a rigid plastic construction suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher.