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An insulated picnic cooler having thermally isolated internal compartments separated by a dividing wall. A removable and adjustable shelf assembly can divide an internal compartment into thermally isolated storage pockets. The shelf assembly is spring loaded to remain in place and flush mounting “T”

An insulated picnic cooler having thermally isolated internal compartments separated by a dividing wall. A removable and adjustable shelf assembly can divide an internal compartment into thermally isolated storage pockets. The shelf assembly is spring loaded to remain in place and flush mounting “T”-shaped handles can retract the springs to enable the shelf to be removed or adjusted. Hot and cold food items as well as ice and beverages can be stored. A drain can be used to drain liquids from a storage compartment.

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1. A dual compartment cooler, comprising: a substantially rectangular cooler assembly having a cooler body divided by an interior dividing wall into a first compartment with a first floor panel and a second compartment with a second floor panel, said second compartment having a plurality of detents;

1. A dual compartment cooler, comprising: a substantially rectangular cooler assembly having a cooler body divided by an interior dividing wall into a first compartment with a first floor panel and a second compartment with a second floor panel, said second compartment having a plurality of detents;at least one carrying handle attached to said cooler body;an interior horizontal shelf assembly for partitioning the second compartment into a first partition and a second partition;a first lid for selectively covering said first compartment;a second lid for selectively cover said second compartment; andsaid interior horizontal shelf assembly comprising: a first release handle comprising a first center member, a first horizontal member attached to a first end of said first center member and perpendicularly extending therefrom, and a first pair of vertical members located at each distal end of said first horizontal member perpendicularly extending away therefrom;a first two pin features in mechanical communication with a second end of said first center membera second release handle comprising a second center member, a second horizontal member attached to a first end of said second center member and perpendicularly extending therefrom, and a second pair of vertical members located at each distal end of said second horizontal member perpendicularly extending away therefrom;a second two in features in mechanical communication with a second end of said second center member;wherein said first release handle controls said first two in features to selectively fit into a first two of said plurality of detents; and,wherein said second release handle controls said second two pins features said to selectively fit into a second two of said plurality of detents. 2. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said first two pin features are on ends of a locking bar operatively connected to said first release handle. 3. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 2, wherein said locking bar and said first release handle are connected by a pivot connector. 4. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 2, wherein said locking bar and said first release handle are connected by a spring. 5. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said first release handle and said second release handle fit into recesses in said horizontal shelf assembly. 6. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, further including a first hinge attaching said first lid to said cooler body. 7. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said first lid has a molded-in lid handle. 8. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said cooler body is comprised of hollow plastic. 9. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 8, wherein said first lid is comprised of hollow plastic. 10. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 9, wherein said first lid and said cooler body are filled with insulation. 11. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 10, further including a fluid drain for draining liquid from said first compartment through said cooler body. 12. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 11, further including a cap for selectively sealing said fluid drain. 13. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 12, further including a tether strap attaching said cap to said fluid drain. 14. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said first lid includes a lid sealing edge around its inner perimeter. 15. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 14, wherein said first compartment includes a compartment sealing edge around its top perimeter that mates with said lid sealing edge to form an insulating seal. 16. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said interior dividing wall is insulated. 17. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said interior dividing wall forms a watertight seal between said first compartment and said second compartment. 18. The dual compartment cooler according to claim 1, wherein said carrying handle is “U”-shaped.