IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0839011
(2004-05-06)
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등록번호 |
US-7334908
(2008-02-26)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
12 인용 특허 :
5 |
초록
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An apparatus for storing and cooling beverages includes a stand supporting an ice bucket. The bucket includes a rack section provided with notches for supporting beverage vessels. The present invention may further include a light emitting mechanism for illuminating the bucket. Such a light emitting
An apparatus for storing and cooling beverages includes a stand supporting an ice bucket. The bucket includes a rack section provided with notches for supporting beverage vessels. The present invention may further include a light emitting mechanism for illuminating the bucket. Such a light emitting mechanism includes a power supply source, a switch, support rods, and bulbs operably connected to each other. The present invention further includes at least one shelf member engageable with the stand. Such a shelf member includes flange portions spaced apart that are compressible for cooperating with the stand so that it can be maintained at a stable position.
대표청구항
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What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. An apparatus for storing and cooling beverages, said apparatus comprising: an elongated stand having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and an upper end portion spaced outwardly therefrom, said st
What is claimed as new and what is desired to secure by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. An apparatus for storing and cooling beverages, said apparatus comprising: an elongated stand having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and an upper end portion spaced outwardly therefrom, said stand including a plurality of support members equally offset from the axis and diverging outwardly at said upper end portion; and a bucket having an outer surface secured to said upper end portion of said stand and being positioned substantially centrally about the axis, said bucket having an open top portion for selectively receiving ice and beverage bottles therein, said bucket comprising a rack section integral with said outer surface and extending radially outwardly therefrom at a substantially orthogonal direction to the axis, said rack section having a plurality of notches spaced about an outer perimeter thereof and for supporting a plurality of beverage vessels above a ground surface; further comprising: at least one shelf member removably engageable with said stand and being positionable along a select portion thereof, said at least one shelf member including a plurality of resilient flange portions spaced apart and being selectively compressible for cooperating with said plurality of support members so that said at least one shelf member can be maintained at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said bucket further comprises: an inner surface spaced from said outer surface and for defining a cavity therebetween; and light emitting means for illuminating said bucket and disposed within the cavity, said light emitting means comprising a power supply source and a switch electrically coupled thereto, said switch for being toggled between on and off modes, and a plurality of support rods and a plurality of bulbs connected thereto, said plurality of bulbs being operably connected to said switch and being positionable adjacent said rack section the outer perimeter of said bucket. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said outer surface comprises: a plurality of transparent portions selectively spaced thereabout and for providing a line of sight through said bucket. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of notches each have a substantially arcuate shape. 5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said bucket further comprises: a base member threadably attachable to said outer surface and for allowing an operator to access said power supply source and said switch supported thereabove. 6. An apparatus for storing and cooling beverages, said apparatus comprising: an elongated stand having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and an upper end portion spaced outwardly therefrom, said stand including a plurality of support members equally offset from the axis and diverging outwardly at said upper end portion; and a bucket having an outer surface secured to said upper end portion of said stand and being positioned substantially centrally about the axis, said bucket further having an inner surface spaced from said outer surface and for defining a cavity therebetween, said bucket further having an open top portion for selectively receiving ice and beverage bottles therein, said bucket comprising a rack section integral with said outer surface and extending radially outwardly therefrom at a substantially orthogonal direction to the axis, said rack section having a plurality of notches spaced about an outer perimeter thereof and for supporting a plurality of beverage vessels above a ground surface; and light emitting means for illuminating said bucket and disposed within the cavity, said light emitting means comprising a power supply source and a switch electrically coupled thereto, said switch for being toggled between on and off modes, and a plurality of support rods and a plurality of bulbs connected thereto, said plurality of bulbs being operably connected to said switch and being positionable adjacent said rack section the outer perimeter of said bucket; further comprising: at least one shelf member removably engageable with said stand and being positionable along a select portion thereof, said at least one shelf member including a plurality of resilient flange portions spaced apart and being selectively compressible for cooperating with said plurality of support members so that said at least one shelf member can be maintained at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said outer surface comprises: a plurality of transparent portions selectively spaced thereabout and for providing a line of sight through said bucket. 8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the plurality of notches each have a substantially arcuate shape. 9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said bucket further comprises: a base member threadably attachable to said outer surface and for allowing an operator to access said power supply source and said switch supported thereabove. 10. An apparatus for storing and cooling beverages, said apparatus comprising: an elongated stand having a centrally disposed longitudinal axis and an upper end portion spaced outwardly therefrom, said stand including a plurality of support members equally offset from the axis and diverging outwardly at said upper end portion; and a bucket having an outer surface secured to said upper end portion of said stand and being positioned substantially centrally about the axis, said bucket further having an inner surface spaced from said outer surface and for defining a cavity therebetween, said bucket further having an open top portion for selectively receiving ice and beverage bottles therein, said bucket comprising a rack section integral with said outer surface and extending radially outwardly therefrom at a substantially orthogonal direction to the axis, said rack section having a plurality of notches spaced about an outer perimeter thereof and for supporting a plurality of beverage vessels above a ground surface; light emitting means for illuminating said bucket and disposed within the cavity, said light emitting means comprising a power supply source and a switch electrically coupled thereto, said switch for being toggled between on and off modes, and a plurality of support rods and a plurality of bulbs connected thereto, said plurality of bulbs being operably connected to said switch and being positionable adjacent said rack section the outer perimeter of said bucket; and at least one shelf member removably engageable with said stand and being positionable along a select portion thereof, said at least one shelf member including a plurality of resilient flange portions spaced apart and being selectively compressible for cooperating with said plurality of support members so that said at least one shelf member can be maintained at a substantially stable position during operating conditions. 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said outer surface comprises: a plurality of transparent portions selectively spaced thereabout and for providing a line of sight through said bucket. 12. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the plurality of notches each have a substantially arcuate shape. 13. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said bucket further comprises: a base member threadably attachable to said outer surface and for allowing an operator to access said power supply source and said switch supported thereabove.
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