The present invention relates to a method of promoting bottled beverage products by promoting an individual bottle cooler made specifically for that bottled beverage product. The bottle cooler preferably comprises a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have the beverage bottl
The present invention relates to a method of promoting bottled beverage products by promoting an individual bottle cooler made specifically for that bottled beverage product. The bottle cooler preferably comprises a container for containing ice and/or water that is adapted to have the beverage bottle positioned substantially therein, wherein regular ice and/or water from standard ice dispensers can be stored and sealed within the space between the bottle and container, to help keep the beverage inside cool. The space is preferably substantially sealed by a cap which is adapted with an opening and a sealing member that extends over the neck of the bottle, wherein the bottle can be held in substantial compression between the sealing member and one or more supporting surfaces extending substantially underneath the bottle.
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What is claimed is: 1. A cooling device for holding a beverage receptacle, comprising: a container adapted to enable the beverage receptacle to be inserted at least partially therein, wherein said container is adapted such that when the beverage receptacle is placed in said cooling device, a space
What is claimed is: 1. A cooling device for holding a beverage receptacle, comprising: a container adapted to enable the beverage receptacle to be inserted at least partially therein, wherein said container is adapted such that when the beverage receptacle is placed in said cooling device, a space for storing ice particles in direct contact with the beverage receptacle is formed between the beverage receptacle and said container; a cap adapted to be substantially sealed onto said container, wherein said cap has an opening through which a neck of the beverage receptacle can be extended; a sealing member on said cap adapted to be pressed and sealed against a shoulder of the beverage receptacle when the beverage receptacle is placed in said cooling device; at least one support on the inside of said container for engaging the beverage receptacle in a predetermined position, wherein at least one of said at least one support is adapted to engage a portion of the beverage receptacle in a manner that substantially prevents the beverage receptacle from rotating inside said cooling device; and wherein said cooling device is adapted such that when said cap is substantially sealed onto said container, with the beverage receptacle placed in the predetermined position, said sealing member is substantially sealed against the shoulder of the beverage receptacle, and the beverage receptacle is prevented from being lifted in a manner that would allow the beverage receptacle to freely rotate inside said container, and the space is substantially sealed. 2. The cooling device of claim 1, wherein said at least one support comprises a plurality of support members, wherein at least one of said plurality of support members extends inward and/or upward to help maintain the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, and at least another of said support members comprises a coil spring extending upward from a floor of said container to engage the beverage receptacle. 3. The cooling device of claim 1, wherein said at least one support comprises at least one member adapted to fit into at least one of five grooves located on the beverage receptacle to substantially prevent the beverage receptacle from rotating inside said cooling device. 4. The cooling device of claim 1, wherein a lower portion of said container is adapted with a substantially bowl shaped configuration, such that when the beverage receptacle is inserted into said container, the ice particles below the beverage receptacle are displaced in a manner that allows the beverage receptacle to be inserted into the predetermined position. 5. The cooling device of claim 1, wherein said container is adapted such that with the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, a gap of sufficient size exists between a lower portion of the beverage receptacle and said container, such that ice particles below the beverage receptacle will not be trapped in a manner that would prevent the beverage receptacle from being inserted into the predetermined position. 6. The cooling device of claim 1, wherein the beverage receptacle is adapted on the bottom with five substantially identical and evenly spaced grooves, and wherein said at least one support comprises at least two support members adapted to fit substantially into at least two of the grooves. 7. The cooling device of claim 1, wherein the beverage receptacle is adapted on the bottom with five substantially identical and evenly spaced grooves, and wherein said at least one support comprises at least one support adapted to fit into at least one of the grooves, and at least another support adapted to help maintain the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position without fitting into any of the grooves. 8. The cooling device of claim 1, wherein said sealing member is comprised of a resilient material and at least one feature taken from the group consisting of: a) a sealing portion that extends relatively downward and inward to engage and press against the shoulder of the beverage receptacle; b) a configuration having at least one blade or rib formed thereon; c) a portion connected to a plurality of projections extending from said cap; d) a portion that is adapted to be snapped mechanically into said cap; e) a portion that is adhered, bonded, or fused directly to said cap; f) a portion that is bonded to said cap using a two shot or overmold method; and g) a thickness and/or resiliency sufficient to provide a seal against beverage receptacles that are not made to exact dimensions. 9. A cooling device for holding a beverage receptacle adapted on the bottom with five substantially identical and evenly spaced grooves, comprising: a container adapted to enable the beverage receptacle to be placed at least partially inside said container, wherein said container is adapted such that when the beverage receptacle is placed in a predetermined position inside said container, a space for storing ice particles in direct contact with the beverage receptacle is formed between the beverage receptacle and said container; a cap adapted to be substantially sealed onto said container, wherein said cap has an opening through which a neck of the beverage receptacle can be extended; a sealing member on said cap adapted to be pressed against the beverage receptacle when the beverage receptacle is placed in the predetermined position; at least two support members on the inside of said container for supporting the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, wherein said at least two support members are adapted to fit into at least two of the five grooves located on the beverage receptacle, such that with the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, the beverage receptacle is substantially prevented from rotating inside said cooling device; and wherein said cooling device is adapted such that when said cap is substantially sealed onto said container, with the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, said sealing member is substantially sealed against the beverage receptacle, and the space is substantially sealed. 10. The cooling device of claim 9, wherein said cap and said sealing member are adapted such that when said cap is sealed onto said container, and the beverage receptacle is in the predetermined position, the beverage receptacle is prevented from being lifted in a manner that would allow the beverage receptacle to freely rotate inside said cooling device. 11. The cooling device of claim 9, wherein said at least two support members extend higher than another support located on said container, wherein said another support is adapted to support the beverage receptacle without fitting into any of the five grooves. 12. The cooling device of claim 11, wherein said another support is a spring extending from a floor of said container. 13. The cooling device of claim 9, wherein said at least two support members comprise five members adapted to fit into the five grooves, such that with said five members filled into the five grooves, the beverage receptacle is substantially prevented from rotating inside said cooling device. 14. The cooling device of claim 9, wherein said container is adapted such that with the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, a gap of sufficient size exists between a lower portion of the beverage receptacle and said container, such that ice particles below the beverage receptacle are not trapped in a manner that would prevent the beverage receptacle from being inserted into the predetermined position. 15. The cooling device of claim 9, wherein a lower portion of said container is adapted with a substantially bowl shaped configuration, such that when the beverage receptacle is inserted into said container, the ice particles below the beverage receptacle can be displaced in a manner that allows the beverage receptacle to be inserted into the predetermined position. 16. The cooling device of claim 9, wherein said sealing member is comprised of a resilient material and at least one feature taken from the group consisting of: a) a sealing portion that extends relatively downward and inward to engage and press against the beverage receptacle's shoulder; b) a configuration having at least one blade or rib formed thereon; c) a portion connected to a plurality of projections extending from said cap; d) a portion that is adapted to be snapped mechanically into said cap; e) a portion that is adhered, bonded, or fused directly to said cap; f) a portion that is bonded to said cap using a two shot or overmold method; and g) a thickness and/or resiliency sufficient to provide a seal against beverage receptacles that are not made to exact dimensions. 17. A cooling device for holding a beverage receptacle adapted on the bottom with five substantially identical and evenly spaced grooves, comprising: a container adapted to enable the beverage receptacle to be placed at least partially inside said container, wherein said container is adapted such that when the beverage receptacle is placed in a predetermined position inside said container, with a central axis of the beverage receptacle extending vertically, a space for storing ice particles in direct contact with the beverage receptacle is formed between the beverage receptacle and said container, a cap adapted to be substantially sealed onto said container, wherein said cap has an opening through which a neck of the beverage receptacle can be extended; a sealing member on said cap adapted to be pressed against the beverage receptacle when the beverage receptacle is placed in the predetermined position; a plurality of support members on the inside of said container for maintaining the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, wherein with the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, at least one of said plurality of support members is adapted to fit into at least one of the five grooves, and at least another of said plurality of support members is adapted to help maintain the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position without fitting into any of the five grooves; and wherein said cooling device is adapted such that when said cap is substantially sealed onto said container, with the beverage receptacle in the predetermined position, said sealing member is substantially sealed against the beverage receptacle, and the space is substantially sealed. 18. The cooling device of claim 17, wherein, the location at which said at least one of said plurality of support members extends into said at least one of the five grooves is higher than a point at which said at least another of said plurality of support members contacts the beverage receptacle. 19. The cooling device of claim 17, wherein said plurality of support members comprises at least one feature taken from the group consisting of: a) said at least one of said plurality of support members is formed as an indentation on said container; b) said at least another of said plurality of support members is formed as an indentation on said container; c) said at least one of said plurality of support members is adapted with a sloped surface for self-centering the beverage receptacle; and d) said at least another of said plurality of support members is adapted with a sloped surface for self-centering the beverage receptacle. 20. The cooling device of claim 17, wherein said at least another of said plurality of support members comprises a coil spring extending upward from a floor of said container.
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Shimazaki, J. John, Beverage bottle cooling method and apparatus with assembly for holding ice and water.
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