Party cooler

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Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-28
HELMER JEFFREY
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"The present invention is an insulated cooler for food and beverages that keeps items cold, shaded, and covered to minimize the risk of food-borne illness. It is adaptable to multiple sizes and shapes of serving containers and allows for direct service to multiple diners. It also has an adjustably-sized ice compartment and means to drain melted ice, eliminating messy results. Overall, the cooler provides a convenient and safe way to manage food and beverages at various events and settings."

Problems solved by technology

Food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria such as Salmonella pose a serious health risk, especially during the summer picnic season.
Food items including eggs or dairy products, salads with mayonnaise bases (such as potato or macaroni salads), and fresh fruit such as cut melon are especially susceptible to bacterial contamination.

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, particularly, when such description is taken in conjunction with the attached drawing figures and with the appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention in which two lids are illustrated, with one lid in the fully open position and one lid partially opened.

[0025]FIG. 2 is a side view of the invention, with food containers and both first and second insert liners in place.

[0026]FIG. 3 is an end view of the invention, with food containers and both first and second insert liners in place.

[0027]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first insert liner, and a representation of the relationship of the first insert liner, the ridge that fixes the liner in position, and the food or beverage containers the liner supports.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A PRESENTLY PREFERRED AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0028]Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of cl...

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Abstract

The invention is an insulated cooler designed to keep salads and other foods and beverages cold and fresh while also providing a convenient means to serve these foods and beverages. A first insert liner capable of supporting bowls or other serving dishes is positioned near the top opening of the cooler. A second insert liner is optionally placed below the first insert liner, creating a compartment for ice or other coolants. The size of the ice-containing compartment is adjusted by vertically adjusting the second insert liner. The second insert liner is designed to drain melted ice to the base of the cooler, and the cooler itself is equipped with a drain to the exterior. The cooler includes one or two lids that can serve as serving surfaces when locked in an open position.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent application is related to and claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 823,164, filed Aug. 22, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates, in general, to food and beverage coolers and, more particularly, this invention relates to an insulated food and beverage cooler adapted to hold round or rectangular serving dishes in an adjustably-sized cooling compartment.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria such as Salmonella pose a serious health risk, especially during the summer picnic season. Public health experts emphasize the importance of keeping cold food cold, at temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit if possible, so as to minimize bacterial growth. Food items including eggs or dairy products, salads with mayonnaise bases (such as potato or macaroni salads), and fresh fruit such as cut melon are especially susceptible to bacterial contamination....

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F25D3/08
CPCF25D3/08F25D2303/081F25D2331/804F25D2303/0845F25D2303/082
InventorHELMER, JEFFREY
OwnerHELMER JEFFREY