Always chilled
Always Chilled is an electric, portable, refrigerated container that provides a convenient way to display foods/beverages for extended periods of time without having to be placed in the refrigerator. The removable content holding bowl is made of quality porcelain that will help maintain proper temperatures for perishable items that are to be served on a table or counter area. The refrigeration unit is in the bottom section of the base container where the removable content porcelain bowl rests.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONAlways Chilled is a kitchen item that will keep its contents chilled at the proper temperature while being displayed in a convenient sized container. It is a great way to ensure foods/beverages will not spoil when being served and on display outside of the refrigerator. When serving foods/beverages, there isn't a container currently that can contain items that are meant to be cold so that they don't spoil. So the Always Chilled will keep perishables at the proper temperatures during the length of the occasion (dinner, party, wedding, anywhere that items need to be kept chilled while not in the refrigerator for a period of time where it could spoil). I have seen problems in the past when people used baby pools and fill them with ice and then set the bowls of salads inside the pool. This is not an easy display to maintain throughout the length of a party and it is messy and doesn't involve a lid to cover the contents that need to be chilled, therefore the temperature is not guaranteed to be cold enough to keep foods from spoiling. Always Chilled will have several color designs to the perimeter of the base container as well as several size ranges for the inserted removable content holding container. The invention will be made of ceramic, plastics, metals, and porcelain and will contain a refrigeration system that is proper size for portability and convenience during a long term occasion in which the food needs to be displayed outside of the refrigerator for easy access and viewing. There will be a ladle holder that is removable but can be placed over one of the handles on the side of the base container. It can be removed so it can be washed but can be placed on the base container handle for a sturdy holding place for the scoop or ladle.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAlways Chilled is electric and will help consumers serve foods that need refrigeration to maintain correct temperatures in order to remain safe to eat. It can be used for pastas, salads, salad dressings, dips, fruits, and liquids such as punch or even ice cream. The purpose is to be able to provide a convenient container that can be on display in any area of any size as long as it can be plugged into an electrical outlet. Always Chilled is a portable serving container that has an attached lid and a removable ladle holder for holding ladles or scoops that are used to scoop the food or beverage.
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Claims
1. The small unit containing the refrigeration system.
2. The size of the content holding bowl varying from containing one item or multiple items divided by the shape of the porcelain making multiple quadrants where foods can be separated.
3. The attached lid using a hinge that connects it to the base container.
4. The removable, washable ladle holder that can be attached to the side metal handles of base container.
5. The porcelain content holding bowl.
6. The use of a base container that holds a refrigerant system beneath a removable content holding bowl used for human food or beverage.
7. The concept of a container and refrigerant system cooling perishable edible items.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 26, 2009
Publication Date: Mar 31, 2011
Inventor: Christine Michelle Urban (Holland, OH)
Application Number: 11/948,084
International Classification: F25B 21/00 (20060101);