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An improved temperature control device for maintaining the temperature of the contents of a beverage receptacle. The device is designed to keep a contained two-liter bottle cold for long periods of time. The device includes an annular column formed from insulating material encased within a durable s

An improved temperature control device for maintaining the temperature of the contents of a beverage receptacle. The device is designed to keep a contained two-liter bottle cold for long periods of time. The device includes an annular column formed from insulating material encased within a durable sheath. The annular column defines a cylindrical container for placement of the two-liter bottle. A cover is included enclosing the two-liter bottle within the container. The cover is also formed from an insulating material and enclosed within a durable sheath. An outer wrap surrounds the cover and container, hingedly attaching the cover to the container so that the cover is removably securable. The outer wrap additionally includes a zipper, enabling the nylon wrap to be opened or closed, fastening the cover to the cylindrical container. The device also includes a variety of carrying straps that are removable from the outer wrap for ease and convenience.

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1. A temperature control device for the contents of a pre-chilled beverage receptacle, the device comprising:a container having an outer surface and an inner surface, the container having an interior cavity adapted to receive a pre-chilled beverage receptacle, wherein the contents of the pre-chilled

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A temperature control device for the contents of a pre-chilled beverage receptacle, the device comprising:a container having an outer surface and an inner surface, the container having an interior cavity adapted to receive a pre-chilled beverage receptacle, wherein the contents of the pre-chilled beverage receptacle are at a pre-chilled temperature T PC ;a cover having an outer surface and an inner surface, the cover adapted to enclose a beverage receptacle within the interior cavity of the container; anda securing mechanism attaching the cover to the container,wherein the outer surfaces of the temperature control device are subject to ambient conditions having an ambient temperature T A ,wherein a chilling ratio C R is defined as (T L −T PC )/(T A −T PC ), T L being the temperature of the contents of the pre-chilled beverage receptacle after some time t has passed with the pre-chilled beverage receptacle in the device, andwherein the chilling ratio C R is less than 0.5 when t equals approximately six hours. 2. The temperature control device of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises:a wrap surrounding the container and the cover, wherein the wrap hingedly attaches the cover to the container, such that the cover is removably securable to the container. 3. The temperature control device of claim 2, wherein the container is formed from a first insulating material and the cover is formed from a second insulating material. 4. The temperature control device of claim 3, wherein the first and second insulating materials of the container and cover are individually enclosed within a sheath of durable material. 5. The temperature control device of claim 4, wherein the device further comprises:a fastening mechanism to close and fasten the cover on the container. 6. The temperature control device of claim 5, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises:at least one zipper mounted on the wrap, wherein the wrap may be opened and closed, removably closing the wrap and fastening the cover to the container. 7. The temperature control device of claim 6, wherein the device further comprises:a carrying mechanism, wherein the device may be carried. 8. The temperature control device of claim 7, wherein the device further comprises:an attachment mechanism for attaching the carrying mechanism to the device, wherein the carrying mechanism may be attached or detached from the device. 9. The temperature control device of claim 8, wherein the attachment mechanism is mounted on the wrap. 10. The temperature control device of claim 9, wherein the carrying mechanism comprises:at least one hand strap;at least one adjustable shoulder strap; anda pair of backpacking straps. 11. The temperature control device of claim 10, wherein the container is a substantially annular column. 12. The temperature control device of claim 11, wherein the cover is sizably adapted to mate with the annular column. 13. A temperature control device for a beverage receptacle, the device comprising:a container formed from a first insulating material, the container being individually encased within a sheath of a first durable material and forming an interior cavity adapted to receive a beverage receptacle;a cover formed from a second insulating material, the cover being individually encased within a flexible and durable material and adapted to enclose a beverage container within the container; anda securing mechanism attaching the cover to the container,wherein a liquid within the beverage receptacle is at a temperature T PC when the beverage receptacle is placed within the device,wherein the device is subject to ambient conditions having an ambient temperature T A ,wherein a chilling ratio C R is defined as (T L −T PC )/(T A −T PC ), T L being the temperature of the contents of the beverage receptacle after some time t has passed with the beverage receptacle in the device, andwherein the chilling ratio C R is less than 0.5 when t equals approximately six hours. 14. The temperature control device of claim 13, wherein the securing mechanism comprises:a wrap surrounding the container and the cover, wherein the wrap hingedly attaches the cover to the container, such that the cover is removably securable to the container. 15. The temperature control device of claim 14, wherein the device further comprises:a fastening mechanism to close and fasten the cover on the container. 16. The temperature control device of claim 15, wherein the device further comprises:a carrying mechanism, wherein the device may be carried. 17. The temperature control device of claim 16, wherein the device further comprises:an attachment mechanism for attaching the carrying mechanism to the device, wherein the carrying mechanism may be attached or detached from the device. 18. The temperature control device of claim 17, wherein the carrying mechanism comprises:at least one hand strap;at least one adjustable shoulder strap; anda pair of adjustable backpacking straps having friction type buckles. 19. The temperature control device of claim 18, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises:a zipper mounted on the wrap, such that the wrap may be opened or closed, removably fastening the cover to the container.