Patents Assigned to Riclar International
  • Patent number: 4913713
    Abstract: A countertop cooler for standard size water bottles where the plastic bottle has a spigot at the lower front end of said bottle which allows withdrawal of water, said water bottle enclodes in a refrigeration case for cooling; said refrigeration case having a removable top in which said bottle and removable top section of said cooler is held in place by a means for securing said removable section in place to close the refrigeration case. Within the refrigeration case is a metal conductive cooling surface member extending from the rear of said case extending along at least a substantial portion of the bottom and sides of said refrigeration case, cooling said water bottle by conduction, with a cooling means preferably thermoelectric incorporated within said cooler; and in engagement with the metal cooling surface member. The cooler preferably has foldable or extendable legs for selectively permitting the mounting of the cooler under kitchen cabinets, or raised for easier filling of tall receptacles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Riclar International
    Inventors: Richard S. Bender, Lawrence Pleet