Ergonomic Cooler

Abstract

An ergonomic cooler providing quick and easy access to ice through a side ice access. The exposure of the ice to debris is reduced. The interior compartments have modular configurations. Ice is accessed with a scoop or utensil with minimal wrist movement.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]The present disclosure pertains to coolers with storage compartments and ergonomic ice access. More specifically, the present disclosure pertains to portable coolers with organizational storage and access features.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]Coolers generally are insulated containers designed to keep contents secure and cold. Ice, dry ice, or ice packs are added to an interior where food, beverages, and condiments are placed. The cooler is closed and toted. A person opens the cooler to access the contents. Usually, the contents become disorganized, wilted, smashed, or buried under ice or ice packs. It is difficult to maintain the integrity of delicate items such as berries and other soft fruit.[0003]With conventional coolers, storing large items such as 2-liter bottles of soda or water or bottles of alcoholic beverages is inconvenient or not possible due to interior size constraints and balancing the space requirements for cooling apparatuses such ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a cooler that has a unique ice access solution to prevent contamination and melting of the ice. The cooler has a housing with an ice access door that can be opened to access the ice inside. The door has a receptacle that allows for easy scooping of the ice with a scoop, which is then removed and used without needing to pivot the wrist. The cooler also has a side access to a compartment housing. This design allows for efficient use and comfort of the cooler.

Problems solved by technology

Usually, the contents become disorganized, wilted, smashed, or buried under ice or ice packs.

It is difficult to maintain the integrity of delicate items such as berries and other soft fruit.

With conventional coolers, storing large items such as 2-liter bottles of soda or water or bottles of alcoholic beverages is inconvenient or not possible due to interior size constraints and balancing the space requirements for cooling apparatuses such as ice packs and ice and for the ingredients or components to be kept cool.

Traditional coolers also do not have a convenient configuration for accessing ice.

The ice is difficult to keep clean and separate from the components.

Most coolers also do not provide segmented areas that can be insulated to be cooled and non-insulated or non-cooled.

This is inefficient for when storage is necessary for food, beverages, or other ingredients that do not need to be placed directly on ice or ice packs.

This movement requires much elbow room and scooping room in the ice compartment.

It also requires full opening of the top of the cooler, exposing the ice to debris, and causes the ice to melt more quickly.

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