A floating beverage cooler apparatus comprises, in an exemplary embodiment, a flotation bladder configured for removably receiving a beverage container. A protective cover is adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder and provides a bottom panel spanning an underside thereof. A storage flap
A floating beverage cooler apparatus comprises, in an exemplary embodiment, a flotation bladder configured for removably receiving a beverage container. A protective cover is adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder and provides a bottom panel spanning an underside thereof. A storage flap is configured to be at least partially removably engaged substantially centrally with the bottom panel such that, when the apparatus is in use, a cavity is formed between the storage flap and bottom panel for providing added stability and resistance against lateral forces. When the apparatus is not being used, and the flotation bladder is deflated, the storage flap may be rotated about the protective cover and re-engaged with the bottom panel so that the storage flap lies over a top surface of the protective cover, thereby enclosing substantially all of the flotation bladder and protective cover, and optionally the beverage container, in a storage envelope.
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1. A floating beverage cooler apparatus comprising: a flotation bladder having an inflatable portion;a protective cover adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder, the protective cover providing a bottom panel spanning an underside of the flotation bladder;a storage flap configured to be at
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A floating beverage cooler apparatus comprising: a flotation bladder having an inflatable portion;a protective cover adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder, the protective cover providing a bottom panel spanning an underside of the flotation bladder;a storage flap configured to be at least partially selectively engaged substantially centrally with the bottom panel, substantially about a free portion of a peripheral edge of the storage flap, forming a cavity therebetween, the storage flap having a means for allowing water to pass therethrough; anda securing means integral substantially about the free portion of the peripheral edge of the storage flap and configured for selective engagement with a corresponding securing means integral with the bottom panel;whereby, the storage flap is capable of selective engagement with the bottom panel in each of a first position, wherein the formed cavity is positioned substantially below the bottom panel when the apparatus is in use, and an opposing second position, wherein substantially all of the deflated flotation bladder and protective cover is positioned within the formed cavity when the apparatus is not in use. 2. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securing means is a zipper. 3. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 2, wherein the securing means comprises a bottom section zipper side located substantially centrally and symmetrically on the bottom section and a storage flap zipper side located substantially about the free portion of the peripheral edge. 4. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securing means is hook and loop materials. 5. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 1, wherein a top surface of the flotation bladder comprises one or more impressions adapted to support and retain a beverage. 6. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 1, wherein the storage flap is partially secured to the bottom panel by a hinge. 7. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 1, wherein the storage flap has a diameter relatively smaller than an outer diameter of the flotation bladder. 8. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 1, wherein the means for allowing water to pass therethrough is a web material peripherally integral with the storage flap. 9. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 1, wherein the flotation bladder defines a central container impression, a floor section of the container impression secured to a lowest inner edge of the inflatable portion. 10. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 9, wherein the container impression is adapted to receive and support therein a bottom section of an insulated beverage container having a horizontal cross section shape of the same for the container impression. 11. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 10, wherein the insulated beverage container comprises: multi-layered sidewalls forming an insulation barrier between an inside and an outside of the container, the sidewalls continuous with an insulated floor section, the sidewalls and floor section defining an insulated load space;the sidewalls consisting of flexible materials;one of the sidewalls being effectively continuously connected to spring means extending from a periphery of the floor section upward between an inner and outer sidewall to a top rim of the sidewalls;an insulated top piece adapted to be connected with and sealing an upper opening defined by the top rim of the sidewalls;the spring means adapted such that they maintain the container in an elevated position and are capable thereat of retaining a substantial load of ice or beverages in the load space; andthe spring means further adapted to be capable of being compressed by a user into a compressed position such that the sidewalls are folded down and retained thereat in a storage state and the compressed position container is adapted to be enveloped with the flotation device. 12. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 11, wherein strap link means are provided at the top rim for attachment of a shoulder strap whereby a user may carry the container. 13. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 11, wherein one of the sidewalls between the inner sidewall and outer sidewall comprises a reflective layer directed toward the load space. 14. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 11, wherein one of the sidewalls between the inner sidewall and outer sidewall comprises a layer of polymer foam or elastomer. 15. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 11, wherein one of the sidewalls between the inner sidewall and outer sidewall maintains an insulating air space between them. 16. A floating beverage cooler apparatus for supporting an at least one beverage, the device comprising: a flotation bladder having an inflatable portion and providing an at least one container impression configured for removably receiving an insulated beverage container;a protective cover adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder, the protective cover providing a bottom panel spanning an underside of the flotation bladder;a storage flap partially secured to the bottom panel by a hinge, a remaining free portion of a peripheral edge of the storage flap configured to be selectively engaged substantially centrally with the bottom panel, forming a cavity therebetween, the storage flap having a peripherally integral means for allowing water to pass therethrough; anda securing means integral substantially about the free portion of the peripheral edge of the storage flap and configured for selective engagement with a corresponding securing means integral with the bottom panel;whereby, the storage flap is capable of selective engagement with the bottom panel in each of a first position, wherein the formed cavity is positioned substantially below the bottom panel when the apparatus is in use, and an opposing second position, wherein substantially all of the deflated flotation bladder and protective cover is positioned within the formed cavity when the apparatus is not in use. 17. A floating beverage cooler apparatus comprising: a flotation bladder having an inflatable portion;a protective cover adapted to enclose and cover the flotation bladder, the protective cover providing a bottom panel spanning an underside of the flotation bladder;a storage flap having a means for allowing water to pass therethrough, the storage flap at least partially selectively engagable substantially centrally with the bottom panel, substantially about a free portion of a peripheral edge of the storage flap; anda securing means integral substantially about the free portion of the peripheral edge of the storage flap and configured for selective engagement with a corresponding securing means integral with the bottom panel;the storage flap and bottom panel defining a cavity therebetween when the storage flap and bottom panel are selectively engaged with one another, the cavity positioned substantially below the bottom panel and configured for limiting the speed at which water is able to pass therethrough, thereby providing added stability and resistance against lateral forces when the apparatus is positioned on the surface of a body of water. 18. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 17, wherein the cavity is sized and configured for holding a volume of water sufficient to offset up to at least twenty-five percent of the combined weight of the apparatus and supported beverages. 19. The floating beverage cooler apparatus of claim 17, wherein the cavity contains an amount of weighted material having a density greater than that of water to provide further stability and resistance against lateral forces.
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Merritt Timothy K. (117 Arbor Park North Louisville KY 40214), Apparatus for holding and dispensing beverages.
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