Frontal upright view with lids on

Abstract

In my research and testing I referenced other name brand coolers in shape and made a prototype for demonstrating to public and testing. Research was done to make sure the cooler was not already on the market thru the U.S. patent database. To my findings there is nothing to this affect.

Description

Flipper cooler is similar to other coolers in construction as it is made of plastic, insulation, hinges, and clamps.

Cooler functions like any other without electricity or complicated parts or slots, or extra attachments. Cooler has two identical lids in size and shape with clamp locks and o-ring seal. The handle for carrying is sturdy and comfortable to hold and helps when you flip the cooler to access items on the bottom. The main purpose of this cooler is to eliminate the digging and cold hands when trying to find a soda versus a beer or water. It is meant to aid the user by doing away with the act of shoving items down into ice to get them cool. It is as simple as placing ‘warm’ items on top of ice, closing lid and flipping cooler to be covered in ice and start cooling.

FIG. 1.

Frontal Upright View With Lids On

1. Lid one of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring.

2. Main body of cooler rectangle in shape with two openings top and bottom

3. Lid two of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring.

4. Handle for cooler to be carried upright or upside down functions either way and easily flips to other side.

5. O-ring both on top and bottom to provide water tight seal either upright or upside down.

FIG. 2.

Side Upright View With Lids On

1. Lid one of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring

2. Main body of cooler rectangle in shape with two openings- top and bottom.

3. Lid two of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring.

4. Handle for cooler to be carried upright or upside down functions either way and easily flips to other side.

5. O-ring both on top and bottom to provide water tight seal either upright of upside down.

FIG. 3.

Angle Top View Of Cooler With Lids On

1. Lid one of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring.

2. Main body of cooler rectangle in shape with two openings top and bottom.

3. Lid two of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Has a water tight seal with o-ring.

4. Handle for cooler to be carried upright or upside down either way and easily flips to other side.

5. O-ring both on top and bottom to provide water tight seal either upright or upside down.

6. Not visible at this angle are items for show only-not part of the cooler.

7. Hinge on both lid one and lid two hold the lid attached to cooler on the opposite side of hinges.

8. Clamps locks to seal cooler and lock in contents. Two clamp locks per on one side alternating the hinges.

FIG. 4.

Back Upright View Of Cooler With Handle Upright For Carrying

1. Lid one of two functions as a lid wither upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring

2. Main body of cooler rectangle in shape with two openings top and bottom.

3. Lid two of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down has a water tight seal with o-ring.

4. Handle for cooler to be carried upright or upside down functions either way

5. O-ring both on top and bottom provide water tight seal either upright or upside down.

6. Not visible at this angle are items for show only-not part of cooler.

7. Hinge on both lid one and lid two hold the lid attached to cooler opposite side of hinge.

8. Clamp locks to seal cooler and lock in contents two clamp locks per lid on one side alternating the hinges

FIG. 5.

Top View Of Cooler Frontal Upright Inside With Lid Open

1. Lid one of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring, lid is off to show inside of cooler and ease of access.

2. Main body of cooler rectangle in shape with two opening top and bottom

3. Lid two of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring

4. Handle for cooler to be carried upright of upside down functions either way

5. O-ring both on top and bottom to provide water tight seal either upright or upside down

6. Sample items for show only not part of cooler

7. Hinge on both lid one and lid two to hold the lid attached to cooler on the opposite side of hinge.

8. Clamp locks to seal cooler and lock in contents. Two clamp locks per lid on one side alternating the hinges

FIG. 6.

View Of Cooler After Turning Upside Down With Lid Two Off To Show Inside

1. Lid one of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has a water tight seal with o-ring

2. Main body of cooler rectangle in shape with two openings top and bottom

3. Lid two of two functions as a lid either upright or upside down. Lid has watertight seal with o-ring now pictured with lid open to show ease of access.

4. Handle for cooler to be carried upright or upside down functions either way

5. O-ring both on top and bottom to provide water tight seal either upright or upside down

6. Sample items for show only not part a of cooler

7. Hinge on both lid one and lid two to hold the lid attached to cooler on the opposite side of hinge

8. Clamp locks to seal cooler and lock in contents, two clamp locks per lid on side alternating the hinge.

Claims

1. This is a cooler with two lids with o-ring seals, and clamp lock hold downs, one lid on top and one on bottom that you can flip and instantly access the items under all the ice and then flip back to cover back in ice.

2. This cooler has easy carry handle made of lightweight plastic just as the body of cooler is.

3. This cooler's main function is to be able to place cans in cooler, pour ice over, then flip and open opposite lid to access cans without digging through ice.

4. Cooler will function both ways-upright or flipped upside down.