IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0398145
(2001-10-10)
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우선권정보 |
AU-0006358 (2001-07-12); AU-0003971 (2001-03-26); AU-0000661 (2000-10-10) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/AU01/01277
(2003-04-02)
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§371/§102 date |
20030402
(20030402)
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국제공개번호 |
WO02/31417
(2002-04-18)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
21 인용 특허 :
7 |
초록
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A storage device is provided for inter alia drink containers. The device includes a reservoir for a temperature conditioning material and multiple holders arranged in the reservoir. Each of the holders is configured for locating a drink container with a substantial portion of the same immersed in th
A storage device is provided for inter alia drink containers. The device includes a reservoir for a temperature conditioning material and multiple holders arranged in the reservoir. Each of the holders is configured for locating a drink container with a substantial portion of the same immersed in the temperature conditioning material when in use, whereby the drink container is removable therefrom for consumption and returnable thereto for temperature conditioning. The storage device further includes a first resilient member associated with each of the holders. The first member is formed with a number of displaceable elements arranged in a normal position to substantially cover the associated holder and are displaceable to an open position while engaging the drink container when same is located in the holder.
대표청구항
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1. A storage device for drink containers including a reservoir for a temperature conditioning material and multiple holders arranged in the reservoir, each of said holders being configured for locating a drink container (as hereinbefore defined) with a substantial portion of the same immersed in the
1. A storage device for drink containers including a reservoir for a temperature conditioning material and multiple holders arranged in the reservoir, each of said holders being configured for locating a drink container (as hereinbefore defined) with a substantial portion of the same immersed in the temperature conditioning material when in use, the holders being in the form of sleeves arranged to extend into said temperature conditioning material and the sleeves having gaps or apertures to permit the temperature conditioning material to reach the immersed drink containers, whereby the drink container is removable therefrom for consumption and returnable thereto for temperature conditioning; a first resilient member associated with each of said holders, said first member being formed with a number of displaceable elements arranged in a normal position to substantially cover the associated holder and to be displaceable while engaging said drink container when same is located in said associated holder, said storage device having at least one wall member surrounding said reservoir and a top member with apertures providing access to respective holders, each aperture being adapted to receive a collar arranged substantially co-axial with the sleeves, and the collar incorporating said first resilient member with said elements extending radially inwardly therefrom.2. The invention according to claim 1 wherein the storage device is a shallow box with a floor arranged to support said holders in a substantially upright position, and a lid or top member having apertures substantially in alignment with the holders.3. The invention according to claim 1 wherein the storage device is a shallow box with a lid or top member arranged to support said holders in a substantially upright position and having apertures substantially in alignment with the holders.4. A holder assembly for a storage device having a floor and at least one wall member arranged upstanding from said floor to define a storage compartment and a top opening, the assembly including a frame member having at least one apertured section arranged to either support an insert member having one or more holders each configured for locating a drink container and aperture(s) in alignment with said one or more holders, or incorporate one or more holders each configured for locating a drink container and aperture(s) in alignment with said one or more holders, the frame member being configured for positioning said at least one apertured section above said floor in the storage compartment to thereby providing a reservoir for a temperature conditioning material between the floor and said at least one apertured section, the or each said at least one apertured section being arranged so that the one or more holders are substantially upright and, in use, at least partly immersed in the temperature conditioning material, the holders being in the form of sleeves arranged to extend into said temperature conditioning material and the sleeves having gaps or apertures to permit the temperature conditioning material to reach the immersed drink containers, the configuration of said one or more holders being such that a drink container(s) is removable therefrom for consumption and returnable thereto for temperature conditioning; and a first resilient member associated with each of said holders, said first member being formed with a number of displaceable elements arranged in a normal position to substantially cover the associated holder and to be displaceable while engaging said drink container when same is located in said associated holders, each aperture being adapted to receive a collar arranged substantially co-axial with the sleeves, and the collar incorporating said first resilient member with said elements extending radially inwardly therefrom.5. The invention according to claim 4 wherein said insert member being arranged to support said holders in a substantially upright position.6. The invention according to claim 4 wherein said one or more holders being configured for holding drink cans and/or drink bottles, and/or for food items and boxed-shaped packages of drinks.7. The invention according to claim 1 wherein said storage device is a cooler or warmer, and said temperature conditioning material is a coolant where the storage device is a cooler or a heat generating material where the storage device is a warmer.8. The invention according to claim 1 wherein further including level indication means for indication the level of said temperature conditioning material in the reservoir.9. The invention according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said sleeves having an internal ledge for suspending a second resilient member below said first resilient member, the second member having a number of displaceable elements which extend radially inwardly for supporting the drink container thereon, and can be displaced downwardly by applying a downward force to the drink container.10. The invention according to claim 1 wherein the elements are in the form of tapered or flared liners, or flaps to respectively guide the drink containers to lie within the sleeves.11. The invention according to claim 1 wherein the first resilient member is in the form of a first split diaphragm with the elements in the form of flaps arranged to be displaced downwardly as the drink container is inserted and which re-close upon withdrawal.12. The invention according to claim 9 wherein the second member is in the form of a split diaphragm with its elements in the form of flaps.13. The invention according to claim 1 wherein said storage device having a port for insertion of the temperature conditioning material into the reservoir.14. The invention according to claim 13 wherein a closure member is provided for removably closing the port.15. The invention according to claim 1 wherein the temperature conditioning material is ice and the gaps or apertures in the sleeves are such that only melted ice can flow through the gaps or apertures and the drink containers are immersed in the melted ice in the sleeves.16. A mould assembly for forming block-formed coolant for use with the invention as claimed in claim 1, the mould assembly including a plurality of mould sections which are configured for removable connection to form a single unit, each mould section having a housing with at least one housing wall arranged to define an interior chamber and a mouth at one end thereof in communication with the chamber, said at least one housing wall including first connection means and second connection means which are compatible for removable connection to the first connection means of an adjacent mould section, wherein in use the plurality of mould sections are arranged as a single unit by connecting the first connection means of one mould section to the second connection means of another mould section and a coolant in liquid form is introduced into the chambers of the connected mould sections through respective mouths thereof, subjecting the mould assembly to a process for solidifying the coolant to a block form, thereafter the connected mould sections can be selectively disconnected for emptying the coolant blocks therein for use as coolant for the invention.17. The assembly according to claim 16 wherein said housing has a handle part at its end opposite to the mouth so that a user can hold onto the mould section when emptying the coolant block therein.18. The assembly according to claim 17 wherein further including a carrier adapted to accommodate at least one said mould assembly, the carrier having an insulation arrangement for minimising heat transfer so that the coolant blocks will remain solid for a longer time period, a hollow for accommodating at least one said mould assembly and a closure member for closing access to the hollow.19. The assembly according to claim 18 wherein each said mould section having spacer means at said one end thereof so that the closure means is spaced from the coolant while said one or more mould assemblies are in the hollow.20. A storage device for drink containers, the device comprising:a liquid reservoir for holding a temperature conditioning material; a top member over said reservoir; and plural drink container holders in said top member, each of said holders having a sleeve that extends into said reservoir, said sleeve having openings permitting passage of a liquid temperature conditioning material held in said reservoir, and said sleeve having a resiliently deformable membrane extending across an opening defined by said sleeve that inhibits passage of a liquid temperature conditioning material held in said reservoir, said membrane having separable elements that resiliently deflect to receive a drink container.
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