Refrigeration – Cooled enclosure – Portable receptacle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-09-17
2001-02-06
Doerrler, William (Department: 3744)
Refrigeration
Cooled enclosure
Portable receptacle
C062S457800, C062S530000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06182466
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a beverage cooling and transporting apparatus and to a method for cooling and carrying beverage.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Various insulated beverage containers for holding beverages and keeping them cool are known. Exemplary types of containers are described by U.S. Pat. No. 5,570,588 to Lowe; U.S. Pat. No. 5,421,172 to Jones; U.S. Pat. No. 5,241,835 to Ascome; U.S. Pat. No. 4,812,054 to Kirkendall; U.S. Pat. No. 3,998,072 to Shaw; U.S. Pat. No. 4,383,422 to Gordon et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 4,388,813 to Gardner et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 5,005,374 to Spitler; U.S. Pat. No. 4,393,665 to Gardner et al.; U.S. Pat. No. 3,974,658 to Starratt; and U.S. Pat. No. 4,019,340 to Conklin.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a beverage cooling and carrying apparatus including a first compartment and a second compartment. The first compartment includes an area constructed for receiving a beverage and a heat sink, a door for selective access to the first compartment, and insulation for decreasing the rate of heat transfer into the first compartment. The second compartment is provided for receiving drinking containers, and includes cushioning material. The apparatus includes a strap for carrying the apparatus.
The beverage cooling and carrying apparatus preferably includes a bottle of wine in the first compartment, and a pair of wine glasses in the second compartment. Preferably, the wine glasses are strapped into the second compartment to reduce movement of the wine glasses. The second compartment can additionally include napkins strapped therein and a corkscrew strapped therein.
A method for cooling and carrying beverage is provided by the present invention. The method includes steps of providing an apparatus for cooling and carrying beverage, cooling the heat sink to a temperature of less than about 36° F., and placing the heat sink within the sack in the first compartment. Preferably, a bottle of wine is placed in the first compartment along with the heat sink, and wine glasses are placed in the second compartment.
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Baldwin Wayne D.
Routh Morona D.
Doerrler William
Merchant & Gould PC.
Shulman Mark
Vesture Corporation
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