Abstract: An insulated container has a container wall, and a space to be warmed or cooled defined within the container wall. The container has an opening in the wall and a receptacle positioned so that objects introduced through the opening can seat in the receptacle and extend outwardly through the opening so that part of the object, such as a canned or bottled drink, seats within the receptacle, and part extends outwardly of the container so that a user can reach it. Either or both of the receptacle and the container can be collapsible.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 8, 1999
Date of Patent:
September 12, 2000
Assignee:
California Innovations Inc.
Inventors:
Marc A. Hodosh, Melvin S. Mogil, Kenneth L. Bousfield
Abstract: An insulated pack has a main, insulated compartment suitable for holding refreshments at either a warmed or chilled temperature. It also has another compartment for valuables that has receptacles for such objects as cellular telephone handsets, wallets, and keys. It has a reinforced web framework structure, and a carrying handle mounted on the lid. Use of two of these packs, allows a user to keep different objects at different temperatures. The pack is particularly useful for attachment to a golf bag or golf cart to provide cool drinks during a round of golf.
Abstract: An insulated container has an internal, removal bottle that can be filled with a chosen liquid. It can be placed in a removable insulation covering to increase the time to lose its chill, or warmth, as the case may be. The insulation cover can be squeezed with the bottle to yield a stream of liquid so that the bottle need not touch a users mouth. The cover has a pocket for small objects. The closure of the cover is inclined relative to the bottle, and has an opposed handle. The interaction of the handle location and inclined closure yields a pleasing action the pocket is eased at one side preferentially to accommodate objects along that side.
Abstract: A portable insulated case is provided which has insulative properties and which can function as a socalled cooler in order to help maintain a temperature within the container which is lower than room temperature. Such devices can also be used for maintaining a warmed environment. The top panel of the case has at least one receptacle or pocket depending from it and into the container. This receptacle closely holds a can, bottle or the like. The case thus functions as a holder for an open drink can, for example, while also having an externally accessible receptacle which assists in keeping it cool or warm as the case may be.
Abstract: A portable insulated case is provided which has insulative properties and which can function as a so-called cooler in order to help maintain a temperature within the container which is lower than room temperature. Such devices can also be used for maintaining a warmed environment. The top panel of the case has at least one receptacle or pocket depending from it and into the container. This receptacle closely holds a can, bottle or the like. The case thus functions as a holder for an open drink can, for example, while also having an externally accessible receptacle which assists in keeping it cool or warm as the case may be.
Abstract: A container with a flexible carrying clasp that can be looped around another item to suspend and support the container is provided. The clasp has at its ends a hook portion and a loop portion of a hook and loop fastening system, such that the ends are fastened together to form the loop. The clasp is slidably coupled to a flexible handle attached to the container. The container can be a flexible, collapsible bag. Where the bag is used for carrying food or beverage, it is thermally insulated. The bag may be sealed by a zipper or by a hook and loop fastening system.