Portable Beverage Chilling Device
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-07-21
BAYLESS SCOTT
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The present invention provides a portable device for cooling a beverage-containing container. The device includes a heat transfer liner, a heat barrier shell, and a connection member. The heat transfer liner is placed inside the beverage container to absorb the heat, while the heat barrier shell holds the liner in place. The liner and the barrier shell are connected by an annulus, where a heat exchanger is placed to cool the beverage. The connection member connects the heat transfer liner or the barrier shell to a receiver for the heat transfer medium, which, in turn, is in fluid communication with the heat exchanger. The portable device helps to keep the beverage container cool for a longer period of time.
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Furthermore, some beverages do not mix well with ice cubes, and sometimes, the quality of the ice may be in question.
Still further, ice and / or a refrigerator may not be readily available.
However, the beverage cannot maintain its cool state for long, especially in warmer conditions.
This may not always be practical for on-demand use of the device, as the devices themselves or refrigerant pucks must be keep in a freezer prior to use.
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[0038]The present invention provides a device for chilling a beverage, particularly beverages contained in cans or bottles.
[0039]Referring now to the drawings, it should be understood that the scale of the drawings and parts thereof may or may not be rigorously to scale, but provided in the manner presented for illustrative purposes.
[0040]One embodiment of a beverage chilling device 10 of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. The beverage chilling device 10 has a heat transfer liner 12 and a heat barrier shell 14. A heat exchanger is disposed in an annulus 16 formed between the heat transfer liner 12 and the heat barrier shell 14. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the heat exchanger is a helical coil 18.
[0041]The inner diameter of the heat transfer liner 12 is selected to receive a beverage container. In FIG. 1, the beverage container is depicted as a beverage can 20. However, other beverage containers of different diameters can be accommodated either by selecting the inner dia...
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A portable device for cooling a beverage-containing container, comprises a heat transfer liner, a heat barrier shell, a heat exchanger and a receiver. The heat transfer liner has an inner diameter selected to receive a beverage container, such as a can or a bottle. The heat barrier shell has an inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of the heat transfer liner, so that the heat barrier shell can coaxially receive the heat transfer liner. A heat exchanger is disposed in an annulus between the heat transfer liner and the heat barrier shell. The heat exchanger is adapted to receive a heat transfer medium for cooling a beverage contained in the beverage container. The device also has a connection member adapted for directly or indirectly connecting at least one of the heat transfer liner and the barrier shell to a receiver for receiving a heat transfer medium. The receiver is further adapted to be in fluid communication with the heat exchanger.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the field of beverage containers, and more particularly to devices for chilling beverages, especially beverages in cans or bottles.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many people enjoy cold beverages, which require a refrigeration unit or some type of ice cooling method. Often people enjoy a beverage from a can or a bottle, they are travelling, attending or participating in a sporting event or some other activity where it may not be convenient to find a cup or glass of ice to pour the beverage into. Furthermore, some beverages do not mix well with ice cubes, and sometimes, the quality of the ice may be in question. Still further, ice and / or a refrigerator may not be readily available.[0003]A well-known device for retaining chill to a beverage container is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,293,015 (McGough). The insulated beverage cozy and generations thereof of fabric, foam and plastic sleeves are widely used. However, the beverag...
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CPCF25B45/00F25D31/007F25D7/00F25D16/00F25D2331/809
InventorBAYLESS, SCOTT
OwnerBAYLESS SCOTT