Abstract: A rack for holding containers in a cooler for ultimate sequential removal therefrom. The rack consists of a series of elongate, imperforate trays disposed side-by-side as a columnar array. Fabricated of a molded plastics composition, the trays are integrally formed on the outer faces of sidewalls thereof, with tenon-like keys and cooperating mortise-like recesses for effecting interlocking keying engagement between laterally abutting, adjacent trays of the rack. The rack, as selected, may combine as many trays as are needed, including trays having columns of varying lateral width. In one embodiment of the invention, each tray is formed, at an end thereof with a severable, modular section whereby an optional shortening of the column in the rack may be conveniently and simply effected.

Abstract: A cooler assembly of a molded plastics composition for the storage of ice-cooled, canned beverages and the like. An ice-cooled storage vessel, suspended within a self-supporting cylindrical housing of the assembly is formed with an array of vertically disposed, hollow, panel-like spacers in the lower sump zone of the vessel. Water formed during the melting of the ice collects in the sump and the spacers support the vessel-housed cans so that the spacers prevent contact of the cans with the sump water. A drain at the base of the storage vessel facilitates periodic emptying of the sump, as required. A top closure or cover of the assembly includes a positively-anchored fixed sector and an integrally formed, hingedly connected second pivotal section, thereby to permit convenient access into the storage vessel while obviating separation of the closure from the assembly.