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Multi-Function Cooler Apparatus and System

a multi-functional, cooler technology, applied in the field of coolers and ice chests, can solve the problem that outdoor recreational activities can quickly become burdensom

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-05-27
INNOVATIVE LEISURE PRODS
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[0047]One advantage of the invention is that a central cooler can incorporate several types of ancillary equipment.

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As such, outdoor recreational activities can quickly become burdensome by the same equipment that was intended to contribute to the enjoyment of the outdoor recreational activities.

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[0065]To the full extent permitted by law, the present Patent Cooperation Treaty Application claims priority to and the benefit of United States Provisional patent application entitled “Multi-Function Cooler Apparatus and System,” filed on Aug. 3, 2006, on behalf of inventor Patrick McCance, and having assigned Ser. No. 60 / 835,222.

[0066]Referring to the drawings wherein like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several figures, reference is made first to FIG. 1 that illustrates an overhead view of an embodiment of a multifunction cooler apparatus 100. FIG. 10 illustrates an overhead view of an alternate embodiment of a multifunction cooler apparatus 200.

[0067]Referring now to FIGS. 1-6, in a typical embodiment apparatus 100 includes main body 105 and lid 110, preferably hingedly disposed on the main body 105 via pivot points 106. Main body 105 can be a variety of shapes and sizes, typically square, rectangular, any similar parallelepiped and the like. It i...

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Abstract

A multi-function cooler apparatus and system integrated with one or more of the following elements: clock / time piece, flashlight, compass, CD / DVD player, IPOD®, speakers, lantern, computer and the like. The clock may be mounted in several different ways (Velcro®, snaps, threads) and may take on various appearances (round or square). The flashlight may be detachably mounted into the handle using snaps or Velcro®. The compass may be mounted in a similar fashion as the timepiece. Similarly, the cooler and the lid may take on a variety of configurations in support of the on-board features.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]To the full extent permitted by law, the present Patent Cooperation Treaty Application claims priority to and the benefit of United States Provisional patent application entitled “Multi-Function Cooler Apparatus and System,” filed on Aug. 3, 2006, on behalf of inventor Patrick McCance, and having assigned Ser. No. 60 / 835,222.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of coolers and ice chests and more particularly to a multifunction cooler apparatus and system.BACKGROUND[0003]In general, in camping and other outdoor recreational activities, it is desirable to have a cooler to store food and other perishables. It is also well-known that during these activities, it is desirable to bring many other types of equipment such as standard camping equipment and entertainment equipment. It is further appreciated that a user can quickly become encumbered with all of the above-discussed equipment. As such, outdoor...

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IPC IPC(8): F25D27/00F25D3/08F25D31/00
CPCA45C11/20A45C13/28F25D3/08A45C15/06A45C15/08A45C15/00
Inventor MCCANCE, PATRICK
Owner INNOVATIVE LEISURE PRODS