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Cooler cart

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-01-22
LAROSA ROBERT
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The present invention is a cooler cart that has a cooler with a tub insert, a lid, and a solar panel array. It also has a motor powered by a rechargeable battery, and at least two wheels. The motor can power a portable adaptor to recharge electronic devices. The main advantage of this invention is that it provides a cooler cart that can be easily propelled by a motor and also has a solar panel to recharge electronic devices.

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One drawback to the larger rectangular cooler as ice and food are placed inside the cooler the weight of the cooler becomes heavier and therefore more difficult for individuals to transport during use.

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[0007]The present invention relates to a cooler that includes wheels and an electric motor that provides power to transport and move the cooler over a surface area. The cooler according to present invention further includes a solar panel that provides a recharging bank for the battery associated with the motor of the cooler. The cooler further includes other features such as adaptors available for charging portable electronic devices. A Cooler 100 according to the present invention is depicted in FIG. 1. The Cooler 100 includes a set of wheels 40a, 40b. Although two wheels are shown on one side, on the opposite side of the cooler are two additional wheels to provide four wheels in total for movement of the cooler. The cooler includes a tub insert 42 that comprises the main portion of the Cooler 100. The tub insert 42 may be accessed through a lid 44. The lid 44 may be opened and items placed in the Cooler 100 as in any conventional cooler. On the top surface of the lid 44 is a solar...

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Abstract

A cooler cart including: a cooler, where the cooler includes a tub insert; a lid, where the lid provides access to the tub insert; a solar panel array, where the solar panel provides an energy source; a motor, where a rechargeable battery provides power for the motor; and at least two wheels, wherein the wheels are propelled by the motor. In one particular embodiment, the motor may be powered by a 12-volt rechargeable battery. The battery may also supply power to a portable adaptor, wherein the portable adaptor provides a means to recharge portable electronic devices. The tub insert comprises a main portion of the cooler.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a transportable cooler that includes wheels and handles for transporting over a surface area.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]Many individuals use portable coolers to keep food and beverages cool during outdoor events or while traveling. The typical portable cooler comes in various sizes and therefore a user may pick any size suitable for their particular needs. Many individuals use the larger rectangular cube-shaped coolers that generally include a lid and an open area to place ice, food and beverages or other items that need to be kept cool. One drawback to the larger rectangular cooler as ice and food are placed inside the cooler the weight of the cooler becomes heavier and therefore more difficult for individuals to transport during use. Many times the cooler is removed from a motor vehicle and then transported to an area where the user intends to access the items within the cool...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C11/20
CPCA45C11/20A45C5/14F25D3/08F25B27/002F25D23/00F25D2400/10F25D2400/38B62B3/007B62B5/0046B62B3/001B62B3/004B62B2202/52B62B3/003B62B2204/06B62B5/00
Inventor LAROSA, ROBERT
Owner LAROSA ROBERT
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