Apparatus and method for beverage container cooler with deflected compliant seal
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F25D-003/08
F25D-031/00
출원번호
US-0172412
(2014-02-04)
등록번호
US-9651299
(2017-05-16)
발명자
/ 주소
Duff, Scott B.
Caputo, Daniel F.
Prosise, Roy Paul
출원인 / 주소
Duff, Scott B.
대리인 / 주소
Yeager, Attorney, Rick B.
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초록▼
A supplemental cooling device for a beverage container. Ice and water are introduced through a top opening in a housing which is wider than the outside diameter of the container, so the container is freely inserted into the housing. A lid assembly with a compliant seal is removably threaded to the h
A supplemental cooling device for a beverage container. Ice and water are introduced through a top opening in a housing which is wider than the outside diameter of the container, so the container is freely inserted into the housing. A lid assembly with a compliant seal is removably threaded to the housing. When in a relaxed and open position, the seal has an opening which is also wider than the outside diameter of the beverage container. After inserting the container, the lid assembly is tightened against the housing, and the compliant seal is deflected against the beverage container to isolate the annular space between the housing and beverage container, thereby allowing the housing and beverage container to be tipped for drinking without spilling the coolant. Once the drink is consumed, the compliant seal may be disengaged so that it is open again, permitting easy removal of the beverage container.
대표청구항▼
1. A cooler for a beverage container, the cooler comprising: a housing comprising an upper portion with a top opening configured to accept a water based coolant and a beverage container such that a portion of the beverage container resides inside the housing,a bottom, andan inner side wall of suffic
1. A cooler for a beverage container, the cooler comprising: a housing comprising an upper portion with a top opening configured to accept a water based coolant and a beverage container such that a portion of the beverage container resides inside the housing,a bottom, andan inner side wall of sufficient diameter to create an annular space between the inner side wall and the beverage container whereby the water based coolant placed in the annular space will directly contact a portion of the beverage container, the inner side wall comprising internal lid attachment threads,a vertical portion offset inwardly from the internal lid attachment threads, anda seal deflection angled ledge located between the lid attachment threads and the vertical portion, the seal deflection angled ledge comprising a concave shaped upper surface tilting downward and inward relative to the open top of the housing; anda lid assembly comprising an open top configured to accept the beverage container, the open top comprising external threads configured to mate with the housing internal lid attachment threads, such that the threads permit the open top to be secured and tightened against the housing,an elongated annular compliant seal having a proximal end attached to the open top, anda distal end, the elongated annular complaint seal having an open relaxed orientation where the elongated annular compliant seal hangs downward relative to the open top, and the elongated annular compliant seal is configured to allow insertion of the beverage container, andan engaged orientation where the elongated annular compliant seal is deflected inward by the seal deflection angled ledge as the open top is secured and tightened against the housing, thereby causing the elongated annular compliant seal to engage the beverage container and form a circumferential seal at or in proximity to the distal end of the elongated annular compliant seal, thereby sealing the annular space between the inner side wall and the beverage container. 2. The cooler of claim 1, wherein the open top attachment feature is threads, such that mating threads for the open top are provided on an upper portion of the housing, and such that the elongated annular compliant seal is driven downwardly against the seal deflection element as the open top is threaded and tightened onto the housing. 3. The cooler of claim 1, wherein the housing further comprises an outer wall portion; andan inner wall portion spaced apart from the outer wall portion, the inner wall portion comprising the inner side wall. 4. The cooler of claim 1, wherein the beverage container is a can, bottle, or cup. 5. The cooler of claim 1, further comprising a decorative or insulating sleeve, such that the sleeve covers a substantial portion of the housing. 6. The cooler of claim 1, further comprising at least one beverage support means that supports the beverage container above the bottom of the housing, such that a portion of the water based coolant is positioned below the beverage container. 7. The cooler of claim 6, wherein the beverage support means is a plurality of ribs extending from the inner side wall. 8. The cooler of claim 1, wherein the water based coolant is ice and water, a pre-frozen packet or packets, or the combination of a pre-frozen packet or packets and water.
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Staggs Jeff J. (7474 E. Arkansas Ave. #8-10 Denver CO 80231), Container for producing cold foods and beverages.
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