Ice chest wrap

Details Ice chest wrap Ice chest wrap

2000-01-28

2001-08-21

Buiz, Michael Powell (Department: 3744)

Refrigeration

Cooled enclosure

Portable receptacle

C062S372000, C062S530000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06276164

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to accessory items used in connection with ice chests, or the like. But more particularly relates to an insulated wrap which is attachable to a pre-existing ice chest and provides additional insulation.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Ice chests or coolers are well known for keeping food or beverages cold, and insulation of some type is commonly used in the manufacturing process. However, most ice chests even though insulated, would be much more efficient if additional insulation were available. Thus, if the consumer were to have an insulated wrap that was removably attachable to the pre-existing ice chest, the insulation properties of the ice chest would be enhanced.
Various types of insulated wraps have been taught within the prior art. However, such wraps are only designed for use with a specific item. For example, taught within U.S. Pat. No. 5,361,605 entitled “BEVERAGE KEG INSULATED COOLING JACKET”, they provide an exterior insulated wrap which is removably attachable to a beverage keg. This device is very functional for its intended use but it could not be used in connection with an ice chest, as taught within the present invention.
Other examples include U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,709,105 and 4,989,418, wherein each are specifically used in connection with a beverage container. Again, these devices are very functional for use with a beverage container, but they could not be used on an ice chest, or the like.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide an insulated wrap which is of a shape and size to be removably adjustably attached onto a pre-existing portable ice chest, or cooler.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an ice chest wrap that is of a shape and size to fit substantially any ice chest of user choice.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an ice chest wrap which includes adjustable attachment means for attaching the wrap to the ice chest.
Also an object of the present invention is to provide an ice chest wrap which includes a lid.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide an ice chest wrap which allows the user to easily open the ice chest even when the wrap is in place.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an ice chest wrap which is made from an insulated material of engineering choice, such as HALOFIL, or the like.
Also another object of the present invention is -to provide an ice chest wrap which may be made from an aluminized outer shell which reflects the heat radiated from the sun.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an ice chest wrap which may include pockets thereon for containment of various articles according to engineering choice.
Also another object of the present invention is to provide an ice chest wrap which may include compartments for containment of frozen gel inserts.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an ice chest wrap which may include a fill hole for receiving a fluid therein, such as a water-alcohol mixture. Thus, if desired, the ice chest wrap may be frozen prior to use, yet the wrap remains flexible as the alcohol will not freeze.
Other objects and advantages will be seen when taken into consideration with the following drawings and specification.


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