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There is disclosed a novel apparatus for use as a beverage container glass door merchandiser. The apparatus includes an insulated enclosure, the enclosure having an outside and an inside and at least partially defining a drain from the inside to the outside. A Stirling cooler has a hot portion and a

There is disclosed a novel apparatus for use as a beverage container glass door merchandiser. The apparatus includes an insulated enclosure, the enclosure having an outside and an inside and at least partially defining a drain from the inside to the outside. A Stirling cooler has a hot portion and a cold portion. A heat-conducting member is disposed inside the enclosure and is connected in heat exchange relationship to the cold portion of the Stirling cooler. The heat-conducting member is also operatively associated with the drain such that condensation on the heat-conducting member can flow out of the enclosure through the drain. A method of cooling an insulated enclosure is also disclosed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An apparatus comprising:an insulated enclosure, said enclosure having an outside and an inside, said enclosure at least partially defining a drain from said inside to said outside;a Stirling cooler having a hot portion and a cold portion;said Stirling cooler further com

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An apparatus comprising:an insulated enclosure, said enclosure having an outside and an inside, said enclosure at least partially defining a drain from said inside to said outside;a Stirling cooler having a hot portion and a cold portion;said Stirling cooler further comprising a fan operatively associated with said Stirling cooler for moving air past said hot portion of said Stirling cooler;a heat-conducting member disposed inside said enclosure, said heat-conducting member being connected in heat exchange relationship to said cold portion of said Stirling cooler, said heat-conducting member being operatively associated with said drain such that condensation on said heat-conducting member can flow out of said enclosure through said drain; anda fluid container disposed below said drain, said fluid container being operatively associated with said fan such that said fan promotes evaporation of fluid from said fluid container.