Cylindrical cooler

Abstract

The cylindrical cooler is an insulated, bucket-type cooler for storing and transporting cans, bottles and the like. The cylindrical cooler includes a thermally insulating receptacle having a base, a cylindrical sidewall and an open upper end. A drainage port is formed through the base, and a circular rim is formed about an upper end of the cylindrical sidewall. A thermally insulating lid is pivotally secured to the cylindrical sidewall by a hinge mounted on the circular rim. A latch is positioned diametrically opposite the hinge for selectively locking the thermally insulating lid in a closed configuration for selectively covering and sealing the open upper end of the thermally insulating receptacle. Additionally, a plurality of feet extend from the base. Adjacent ones of the feet are spaced apart with respect to one another to define drainage passages therebetween.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to coolers for food, beverages and the like, and particularly to a cylindrical cooler having liquid drainage passages defined in a base thereof.2. Description of the Related Art[0002]Coolers for holding beverages or other food items desired to be kept cool are well known. Coolers are manufactured in a variety of sizes and shapes and are made from a wide variety of insulating materials, such as foam or resilient polystyrene plastic. Coolers are commonly filled with ice in order to cool beverages or other items or to maintain the cool temperature of those items. Over time, however, the ice melts, resulting in ever-increasing volumes of liquid water contained in the cooler. Although coolers with side drainage ports are common, such coolers can only drain liquids above the height of the port. Draining any additional liquids requires the user to tip or angle the cooler, which is often quite heavy and ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent is for a cylindrical cooler that is designed to store and transport cans, bottles, and other items. It includes an insulated bucket-shaped receptacle with a drainage port and an open upper end. A pivotally secured thermally insulating lid can be locked closed using a latch to seal the receptacle. The cooler also includes feet to elevate it off a support surface and drainage passages between adjacent feet. The technical effect of this invention is to provide an efficient and effective cooler for easy transport and storage of items.

Problems solved by technology

Over time, however, the ice melts, resulting in ever-increasing volumes of liquid water contained in the cooler.

Although coolers with side drainage ports are common, such coolers can only drain liquids above the height of the port.

Draining any additional liquids requires the user to tip or angle the cooler, which is often quite heavy and burdensome.

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