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An improved portable cooler includes a cooler body (10) provided with wheels (36) and a pivoted towing handle (16) provided with two grips (140, 142) to allow use of the cooler by persons of both tall and short stature. The cooler cover (12) is provided with a recess (44) and a closure panel (58) fo

An improved portable cooler includes a cooler body (10) provided with wheels (36) and a pivoted towing handle (16) provided with two grips (140, 142) to allow use of the cooler by persons of both tall and short stature. The cooler cover (12) is provided with a recess (44) and a closure panel (58) for storage of items within the cooler but above melting ice or relatively heavy items that might crush items contained in the cooler. A table assembly (14) is operable independently of the lid (12) allowing the table (14) to be deployed on a leg (78) with the cooler lid (12) in a closed position, as well as to allow access to the interior cavity (28) of the cooler without clearing the table (14). Retractable bungee cords (108) for securing items to the cooler are provided.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A cooler comprising:a cooler body of insulating material and including an internal cavity having an upper access opening for receipt of items whose temperature is to be maintained at a predetermined level;a cover for said access opening;a first hinge pivoting said cover

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A cooler comprising:a cooler body of insulating material and including an internal cavity having an upper access opening for receipt of items whose temperature is to be maintained at a predetermined level;a cover for said access opening;a first hinge pivoting said cover to said body;a table element including edges and a lower table surface overlying said cover;a second hinge having a common pivot axis with said first hinge and pivoting one of said edges of said table element to one of said cover and said body;a recess in said table element oppositely of said table surface;a leg overlying said cover and having a length generally the same as the height of said body, said leg nesting in said recess;a third hinge pivoting said leg to said table element oppositely of said table surface at a location spaced from said second hinge; anda fixed projection at an edge of said table element and in said table surface at a location spaced from said second hinge.