Abstract: A multiple compartment container designed to contain and carry pet food and water when on trips or traveling. The lower compartment of the container is an insulated unit designed to contain a supply of water. The upper compartment of the container comprises a dish compartment designed to hold food which may be closed by a sealing cover. The dish compartment sits on the lower compartment and forms a closure for the lower compartment. The upper compartment is removable from the lower compartment so the lower and upper compartments may be separately used for feeding or watering an animal as required. The container has a pivotal handle that provides ease of transport and locks the upper compartment in place for carrying. The handle may be pivoted to the container to selectively lock or unlock the compartments. A cover for the upper compartment is rotatable between an open and a closed position which seals the contents in the dish of the upper compartment.

Abstract: A food product container having a body which comprises a central section, peripheral sections and, individual cavities to contain small portions of food product. Each cavity of the body overlaps the central section and one of the peripheral sections which are linked via a weakening line permitting detachment of the two sections. This detachment allows for the removal of a food portion in the cavity without altering the food portion in the adjacent cavities. The geometrical shape of the cavity makes it easy to remove the food product from the container especially when the weakening line is located at the maximal width of the geometrical shape.

Abstract: A cooler and seat system including an insulated container that has a rectangular bottom member with a rectangular rear wall, a rectangular front wall and a pair of side walls. The insulated container has an upper peripheral edge therearound and integral the walls. A first lid has a bottom portion and a top portion with a peripheral wall therebetween and hingedly coupled to the rear wall of the insulated container. A second lid has a bottom portion and a top portion with a peripheral wall therebetween. The peripheral wall is hingedly coupled to the peripheral wall of the first lid for selective rotation of the second lid thereabout. The first lid, when coupled with the second lid, is capable of forming a seat. Lastly, a pair of anti-extension straps with each having a first end coupled to the first lid and a second end coupled to the second lid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-in-one paper dish and cup holder which includes a paper-made dish, a cup holder integrally formed to one side of the dish, a thermal insulating pad disposed in the cup holder adjacent to the paper dish, and an arcuate connecting portion extending between the dish and the cup holder at one side thereof. The paper dish, the cup holder and the arcuate connecting portion together define a thumb hole for a thumb to upward extend therethrough, such that a user may hold food and drink or soup at the same time with only one hand by using the two-in-one paper dish and cup holder. The thermal insulating pad may be downward bent to locate between a hot or cold cup held in the cup holder and a back of the user's hand.

Abstract: An insulated lunch container including a bottom insulating member, a top insulating member; and a cover member having pockets for receiving the top and bottom insulating members therein. The top and bottom insulating members are held within the pockets by sets of hook and pile fasteners positioned within channels formed on the exterior surfaces of the top and bottom insulating members.

Abstract: A compartmentalized food and beverage bag with reinforcement shields comprising: a bag fabricated of wax coated paper and including four side walls, a floor and an open top, two side walls including a crease to permit collapsible folding of the bag, the floor of the bag having an upper surface including a wax coated cardboard reinforcement member positioned adjacent to a first side wall, the first side wall also including a vertically positioned waxed cardboard reinforcement member affixed thereto, a drink holder ring fabricated of wax coated cardboard and formed in a generally circular configuration being affixed to the vertical reinforcement member, in an operative orientation a beverage cup being positioned through the ring with the lower surface of the cup being positioned upon the reinforcement member on the bottom of the bag, the waxed cardboard ring and reinforcement member enabling the bag to support the weight of a full beverage cup without risk of spillage occurring.

Abstract: A teething pacifier system provides a teething pacifier that, placed in an infant's mouth and without re-orienting, acts as a cooled teether and then gradually becomes pacifier-like in accordance with natural infant tiring. The system includes a supple yet durable tubular teething pacifier containing a freezable fluid, preferably distilled water. An integral reservoir provides for fluid expansion during freezing and for fluid runoff such that the integral nipple becomes collapsible and otherwise pacifier-like as the fluid thaws. In a preferred embodiment, the system also includes a flexible pocket strip and a carrying pouch. The pocket strip orients and protects one or more teething pacifiers during freezing while molding to available freezer space. After freezing and where continued cooling is not needed, the pocket strip can be carried directly or affixed to the outside of the carrying pouch.

Abstract: A container is provided for holding and carrying objects, including groceries, and for enabling those objects to better maintain their temperature. The container comprises an insulated body having a cavity which opens upward, a movable lid which can fit across the cavity's opening to close it, and a removable, relatively rigid, basket which fits within the cavity. The insulated body and basket has a size to enable two, but not three, standard grocery bags to stand up within the enclosed basket when the lid is shut. The basket has one or more handles which make it easy to remove its contents from the insulated body. The inside surfaces of the insulated body and the basket are tapered, so the basket can be easily withdrawn from the insulated body and so more than one basket can be stacked inside the insulated body. Space is provided between the basket and the insulated body for cooling packs.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cooking device, including an insulated container, a cooking spot suspended inside the insulated cooking container, an insulated outer lid which closes off an upper opening of the insulated container, and an inner lid for closing off an upper opening of the cooking pot. Further included is a heat retaining material that can be heated by microwaves, which is removably attached to an inner face of the insulated outer lid. By attaching the heat retaining material, after it has been heated in a microwave oven, a temperature drop inside the insulated container can be substantially and safely prevented since heat radiates from the heat retaining material into the insulated container. Moreover the heat retaining material can be safely handled.

Abstract: A collapsible cooler apparatus includes a floor assembly which includes a quantity of a heat transfer material in a sealed floor module. A plurality of foldable wall assemblies are provided which include a lower wall subassembly, an upper wall subassembly, and an interior hinge connecting the lower wall subassembly to the upper wall subassembly. The lower wall subassemblies include respective quantities of a heat transfer material in respective sealed lower wall modules. The upper wall subassemblies include respective quantities of a heat transfer material in respective upper wall modules. A plurality of peripheral hinges are connected between the floor module and the lower wall subassemblies for securing the lower wall subassemblies to the floor assembly. Flexible corner panels are connected between adjacent foldable wall assemblies.

Abstract: A new and improved picnic cooler comprised of an insulated container having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The exterior surface of a front wall has two securement clasps theresecured. The interior surface of the front wall and of the interior surface of a back wall have a plurality of securement shelves secure thereto. Contained in the device is a lid having a front edge and a back edge. The back edge is hingedly secured to an upper portion of the back wall of the insulated container. The lid covers the insulated container in a closed configuration. The front edge of the lid is engaged by the two securement clasps of the insulated container when in the closed configuration. The lid has a carrying handle secured thereto. A plurality of adjustable racks are removably secured to the plurality of securement shelves of the insulated container.

Abstract: A heat retentive server for maintaining food at a desired temperature for an extended period of time includes an upper and lower shell which define a cavity therebetween. A heat storage medium comprised of a phase change material is disposed in the cavity. When the server is heated, the phase change material changes from a solid to a viscous gelatinous state and stores heat therein. When the material cools and changes from its viscous gelatinous state back to a solid, the heat is released through the shell so that food placed adjacent the server will be maintained at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: An insulated cooler which can be mounted to the floor of an automobile and provides access to open beverage containers. The cooler includes an insulated box which has a front wall separated from a back wall by a pair of side walls. The front, back and side walls are attached to a bottom wall that together define an inner cavity. The insulated cooler also has a top cover adapted to enclose the inner cavity of the box. The insulated box is small enough to be placed between the driver and front passenger of an automobile. The cooler has a strip of hook and loop material which can secure the bottom wall of the box to the carpet of the car. Additionally, the top cover has a pair of apertures adapted to receive beverage containers. The apertures may be covered by a flap which can be fastened to either the front or back walls of the box.

Abstract: An insulated freight container quilt comprises first and second elongate cover sheets coated on an outer side with polypropylene fiber, the cover sheets being of a material selected from a group of spun bonded polypropylene and spun bonded polyester. A batt of polyester staple fibers mounted together with an acrylic binder is sandwiched between inner sides of the first and second sheets. A seam structure along perimeter edges of the sheets secures the batt between the sheets.

Abstract: The food carrier comprises a plurality of stacked, interchangeable rigid food tray assemblies, at least one of the tray assemblies having a plurality of compartments formed therein. A strap secures the stacked food tray assemblies to each other, the strap comprises a handle for carrying the food carrier. A thermally insulative cover is provided for the outside of the food tray assemblies for stabilizing the temperature of any food contained therein.

Abstract: An isothermal container for warm foodstuffs, comprising a tray of thermally insulating material provided with recesses housing respective food vessels, and a cover of thermally insulating material detachably secured onto the tray. For each of the food vessels a respective rigid covering member is provided for, having an annular soft sealing gasket formed with integral resilient thrust projections. The tray further incorporates an electric-heating-resistor thermoregulation system, and is equipped with a transport basket, having a handle and to which a forced closure member of the cover relative to the tray is anchored.

Abstract: A lunch box has a housing defining a hot and a cold compartment. An arrangement is provided in the lunch box for creating vacuum inside the compartments so as to releasably seal the cover of the lunch box onto the housing. Ribs or protrusions are provided on inner surfaces of the compartments to substantially prevent contact between stored food and the inner surfaces of the compartments. A device for producing heat may be provided in the hot compartment. Vacuum created inside the lunch box and minimal contact between the stored food and surfaces of the compartments substantially eliminates convection and conduction of heat to and from the stored food thereby effectively maintaining the temperature of the stored food over longer periods of time.

Abstract: An improved container for transporting food and similar products is provided. The container employs one or more layers of a breathable material which is permeable to water vapor but repellent to liquid. By enclosing hot food in this container, moisture vapor from the food dissipates away from the food and avoids the soggy texture which often accompanies transported food. The container of the present invention has a wide range of possible applications, including everything from delivery of individual pizzas to large scale relocation of food for institutional purposes.

Abstract: A removable food container attachment for lunch pails and small coolers includes a sling member formed of flexible material having a bottom wall and opposed end portions and side portions extending upwardly therefrom to define a generally rectangular compartment which receives one or more bowl-shaped food containers each having an air tight lid. In a preferred embodiment, the bottom and sides of the compartment are of double wall construction and filled with thermally insulating material. A flexible insulating cover removably received on the top of the covered food container encloses the top end of the sling compartment. The sling compartment with the insulating cover installed is placed on the bottom of a conventional lunch pail or small cooler.

Abstract: An insulated food storage system comprising a heat insulating base and a heat insulating cover together defining a cavity. A thermal plate fits within the cavity, the thermal plate having a chamber containing wax which solidifies in the temperature range 75.degree. C. to 95.degree. C. So that food located within the cavity together with the thermal plate is maintained substantially within that temperature range as the wax which has been previously heated and liquefied cools and solidifies. The wax in one embodiment is in a metal tray closed by a metal lid within the chamber in the thermal plate. The chamber is in a central region of the thermal plate and the edges have no wax within the space between the top and the bottom walls of the edges. A plastics material with very low thermal conductivity is used for the thermal plate.

Abstract: A new and improved portable food cooler apparatus includes a base receptacle assembly which includes a top portion which is adapted to receive a top receptacle assembly. A top receptacle assembly includes a bottom portion adapted to be received by the top portion of the base receptacle assembly. The top receptacle assembly also includes a top portion adapted to receive a lid assembly. A lid assembly includes a bottom portion adapted to be received by the top portion of the top receptacle assembly. The base receptacle assembly includes a pair of first handle assemblies which are connected to opposite side walls of the base receptacle assembly. The top receptacle assembly includes a pair of second handle assemblies. The second handle assemblies are in the form of indentations in opposite side walls of the top receptacle assembly.

Abstract: A system for confining articles in a container includes a flexible air impermeable membrane that is adapted to overlie articles in the container and can be pneumatically and forcefully draped over the articles in the container to hold them in place. In the preferred embodiments of the invention, the membrane is in the form of an enclosed bladder which can either be inflated against the articles in the container or drawn against the articles by a vacuum drawn around the bladder. Pour spouts and pressure dispensing spouts are also disclosed for use in certain embodiment of the invention whereby liquids can be confined in the bladder and dispensed at either ambient pressures or elevated pressures. The bladder further defines means by which a coolant can be placed in the container and retained in a segregated relationship relative to the other articles in the container.

Abstract: A food-carrying container is constructed to resemble a conventional tote case so that a person can carry his or her lunch to an office without attracting undue attention or concern by other people. The food-carrying case includes a tray and hinged lid that have mating insulative foam liners. The tray case may be internally partitioned to form at least four insulated compartments. A thermal bottle, containing cold thermally active material, is mounted within the lid to maintain the associated food items at a desired temperature until the time at which the food items are to be consumed.

Abstract: A food package comprising a rigid plastic base tray having at least three compartments, the tray being covered by a flexible film which is airtightly sealed to flanges of the tray to airtightly or hermetically seal the respective compartments. A label structure integrally associated with the flexible film has opaque areas for label information and transparent areas for viewing the product. The label structure may be formed by separate pressure sensitive labels, by printing on the flexible film itself or by a shrink wrapped band with printing thereon. A structure associated with the bottom of the tray may provide rigidity, protect the bottom of the tray, provide an additional area for commercial information and/or provide a stand-up feature. The materials of the package may be selected to maximize recyclability.

Abstract: A cooking device having an outer pot and an inner pot removally suspended in the outer pot is proposed for better and easier cooking of foodstuff. The inner pot is made of thermally conductive, metallic material and is adapted for initially cooking foodstuff with a separate heater for a short period of time. The outer pot is made into a thermally insulated construction and adapted to house the inner pot containing the semi-cooked foodstuff in the outer pot in a thermally insulated manner, so as to allow the semi-cooked foodstuff to complete the cooking by its own latent heat without a further heating by an external heat supply means.

Abstract: A container has a container cavity bounded by top, bottom, and side walls, as well as a rear wall, with an entrance cavity at forward ends of the side walls, with the side walls having recesses arranged for ease of displacement and removal of a pizza container positioned within the delivery container. Rollers are mounted in a parallel relationship coextensively relative to the top wall for ease of insertion and removal of a pizza container relative to the delivery container. An audio alarm is mounted to the container actuated in response to inclination of the container in use.

Abstract: A lunch box structure includes spaced compartments, each having a separate lid removably mounted overlying each compartment, with each lid including a chamber to receive respective heating and cooling packets therewithin to direct and isolate the compartments by way of an intermediate air chamber.

Abstract: A container converting between a briefcase, a food and beverage carriage, and a mini-cooler. The container has a case which functions as a briefcase. The case includes a base and a top, each of which has walls defining a hollow center filled with insulating material. The top is secured by a hinge to the base along coextensive edges. A plurality of separate food and beverage carriage inserts may be removably positioned in the base to convert the case into a food and beverage carriage. An insulating mini-cooler adapter converts the case into a mini-cooler.

Abstract: In a heat insulating cooking vessel wherein a cooking pot with a lid element is contained in a freely removeable fashion within the inner space of a heat insulating container consisting of a heat insulating container and a lid which closes the mouth portion of this container member, the present invention comprises attachment shafts which are formed projecting outward from both side walls of the container member of the heat insulating container; a grip handle which is attached to the container member via the aforesaid attachment shafts and can be freely raised or lowered; a locking piece which is formed projecting outward from the side of the lid which is positioned above the attachment shafts when the container member is covered by the lid; a concave interlocking portion, which covers the locking piece when the container member is covered with the lid, and which is formed to the attachment parts of the handle grip attached to the sides of the container member; openings formed in the attachment parts of the af

Abstract: A case for carrying condiments, spices and other food items in an airtight and moistureproof environment. The case has slotted compartments in which resealable pouches are provided. The pouches are detachably fastened to the sides of these compartments. Various condiments, spices or other food items can be easily transported in the case for later use.

Abstract: A modular unit, suitable for above-ground cellaring of bottled wine, including a body member of insulating material which defines a cellaring chamber region therein for bottled wine, the body member having a front access opening, and a separable cover member of insulating material able to be fitted to the body member for closing the opening and to be removed for access. The cover member is adapted to be retained by means of a friction fit in the opening and has inner and outer surfaces, and a peripheral edge between those surfaces. The cover member is fitted to the body member by being at least partially received in the opening to achieve a friction fit around the peripheral edge between that edge and an opposed sealing surface defined around the opening; with the peripheral edge and the sealing surface being configured such that the friction fit is achieved only in a final stage of application of the cover member.

Abstract: A packaging unit for a consumable product, comprises a tub-shaped container of a first material for containing the product, a casing of a second, thermally-insulating material for holding and rigidly supporting the container, and a closure of thermally-insulating material for the casing, the casing having an opening for allowing access to the contents of the container when the container is held in the casing, means for removable and replaceable engagement of the closure with the casing for alternately sealing off or freeing the access to the contents of the container, the container being insertable into the casing via the opening, and the casing and container being configured and arranged to preclude separating the container from the casing once the container has been received therein, the container and casing thus forming an integral unit.

Abstract: An improved portable cooler that is a collapsible, portable, multiple use insulated bag with a companion detachable multiple use bag for use in transporting and storing items especially those items commonly used while driving an automobile. The bag may be used to carry cassettes which are then insulated from outside heat as well as beverage containers such as in aluminum cans that are thus maintained at a cooler temperature. The bag is especially convenient for placing on the center console of automobiles that have such space on the floor.

Abstract: A rectangular section of heat and cold insulating material dimensioned to fit and serve as a lid or top of a lunch box is centrally provided longitudinally with a cylindrical member of less length than the length of the lid. The cylindrical member is characterized by an upwardly open semicircular recess for containing cylindrical articles and normally closed by a tube of fabric material secured to one end of the cylindrical member and removably secured at its other end to the other end of the cylindrical member for containing other articles needed by a lunch carrying individual.

Abstract: A device for use in transporting and storing materials. The device includes a housing which is defined by a bottom panel and four generally planar panels extending substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. A generally rectangular compartment is defined within those four panels which extend perpendicular to the bottom panel. Upper edges of two opposite of the panels perpendicular to the bottom panel are convexly arcuate and parallel to one another. The upper edges of the other two panels are also convex and parallel to one another. The device further includes a generally planar closure panel including a lower surface which carries a compressible seal. The seal is of a size at least as great as an area defined by the upper edges of the four panels which are perpendicular to the bottom panel of the housing.

Abstract: A multi-partition food storage and multiple serving apparatus is disclosed and includes a cover portion and a tray portion which mate to form a plurality of insulated cavities. A plurality of types of bowls are removably insertible in any of the cavities. Each bowl includes a separate lid and is capable of holding multiple serving portions. The insulation provided between each cavity allows simultaneous transport and storage of different foods which may be maintained at different temperatures.

Abstract: A compartmentalized refrigeration case for cans of beverage and/or food with a handle and straps for portability by hand or over the shoulders. The refrigeration compartments in the interior of the case are formed by at least one horizontal layer of thermoplastic coated, removable, reusable, cooling units shaped to surround standard size beverage cans. The compartments are enclosed by multi-layer panels comprised of a thermally insulating and supportive foam sandwiched between an inner lining of waterproof material and an outer covering of water-resistant, durable fabric. Each refrigeration compartment is accessible through the front panel of the case by an insulated, door with a fastener such as VELCRO adjacent each compartment. This results in a convenient and versatile case, since every can in the case is accessible through one of the doors at all times.

Abstract: The portable meal container includes a base member for containing food having a substantially rectangular bottom wall and four integral perpendicular side walls of equal height terminating in a unitary top rim and a detachable cover member having top and bottom surfaces adapted to form a tight seal with the top rim portion of the base member. The meal container includes a thermally insulated container member for receiving and disbursing liquid releasably attached to a portion of the top surface of the cover member and a compartment member for containing at least one eating utensil within the compartment member which is also attached to a portion of the top surface of the cover member. The utensil compartment member includes a cover detachable sealed to the upper surface of the compartment member for providing access to the compartment member and the utensils contained therein.

Abstract: An improved heat retaining foodservice system including a heat retaining food cover (10), food container (310) and underbase (210), each including a heat storage system comprised of a sealed chamber therewithin, said chamber containing a layer of non-metallic heat storing material, such as micro crystalline wax enclosed by a layer of film for keeping food warmer for longer periods of time. Preferably, the food cover, container and underbase are each constructed of high-temperature stable polymeric material which is transparent to microwave radiation to facilitate heating of the heat storing material by use of a microwave oven, as well as by a conventional convection or radiant heat type oven.

Abstract: A bag for separately storing electronic recording devices (usually in their boxes) and liquid containers. The bag is provided with an insulated box, for storing the liquid containers, formed from a first base, four insulated walls, extending from and fixedly connected to the base, and a first flap pivotally fixed to one end of an insulated wall distant from the first base. The insulated walls are formed of insulating material having a waterproof inner surface. The flap in a first position is adapted to provide access to the box for insertion and removal of the liquid containers; and in a second position is adapted to prevent the liquid containers from falling from the insulated box. The insulated box is fixed to a storage case adapted for storing the electronic recording devices. The storage case is formed from a second base, four walls extending from and fixedly connected to the second base, and a second flap pivotally fixed to one wall distant from the second base.

Abstract: A multi-partition food storage and multiple serving apparatus is disclosed and includes a cover portion and a tray portion which mate to form a plurality of insulated cavities. A plurality of types of bowls are removably insertible in any of the cavities. Each bowl includes a separate lid and is capable of holding multiple serving portions. The insulation provided between each cavity allows simultaneous transport and storage of different foods which may be maintained at different temperatures.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth for use as a dieting aid by individuals, wherein a dish member includes a continuous surrounding wall defining an interior cavity. The interior cavity includes first and second concave recesses for receiving metered containers therewithin that each include metering designations consistent with dieting portions available to an individual. The containers each include sealing lids selectively securable thereon for maintaining freshness and temperature within the containers. The continuous wall includes a cavity filled with a mineral oil to retain heat within the cavity and impart such heat to food contained within the interior cavity of the dish. A thermometer is integrally and optionally formed to an exterior surface of the wall, and additionally the dish may include a medial partition wall with spaced pairs of ribs containing selectively partitionable partition walls between the ribs for selective control of food portions contained between the partition walls.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tote bag equipped with a flexible, durable and lightweight cooling chamber. The cooling chamber is comprised of a cooling compartment secured to an uninsulated portion of a tote bag, a cooling chamber housed within the compartment, a flexible external housing member which externally circumscribes the chamber and forms a protective covering, a flexible insulative liner internally disposed within the housing member and enveloping the cooling chamber and a cooler compartment accessing port for access to the cooling chamber. The cooling compartment may also be equipped with means for removing the insulative liner from the housing member and also for detachably removing the housing member from the uninsulated portions of the tote bag.

Abstract: A modular cooler that is made of individually insulated modular cooler compartment units that can be stacked together to make a custom sized cooler for any occasion needed. The basic unit is a cylindrical bottom container having specific interlocking structure on its top edge. A tubular compartment unit having mating interlocking structure on its bottom edge is detachably engaged with the interlocking structure of the bottom container unit. A locking ring surrounds both of these interlocking structures and by rotating it a short predetermined distance the two units can be locked together or unlocked. One form of locking ring has a solid central wall that forms it into a compartment divider. Additional units can be stacked together by using additional tubular compartment units and locking rings. A disc-shaped top cover has interlocking structure on its bottom edge. O-rings are positioned between the interlocking structures to make the adjacent compartment watertight and airtight.

Abstract: A coffee sampler kit is provided with a container that resembles a giant coffee mug and has an inner wall with a retainer groove into which a cap of a bottle is received. A divider plate separates the lower portion from the upper and the plate also supports additional articles such as coffee flavored products or articles and includes in some cases tumblers and mugs. All of the space may be used by additional coffee products including but not limited to extract, candy, gelatin mix and brewing coffee.

Abstract: A domestic or household appliance is provided which includes a plurality of side panels and a base panel, each of the panels having cooperating integral interlocking means in the edges thereof so that the panels may be manufactured at one location and shipped in knockdown form to another location. The side panels may then be readily assembled on the base panel by unskilled personnel without the use of tools or separate fastening means by simple engagement of the interlocking means in the panel edges. This interlocking means includes a plurality of elongated slots in the base panel which extend inwardly and downwardly at an angle to the vertical and projecting tongues in the bottom edges of the side panels which extend at a similar angle to the vertical and are adapted to be inserted into the slots by movement of the side panel along the angle to the vertical. Cooperating interlocking shoulders on the base panel and the side panels are engaged as the tongues are inserted into the slots.

Abstract: A storage device for beverage cans includes an enclosure having a cover. The cover is attached to the enclosure by a hinge. A latch is mounted on the cover and enclosure to lock the cover in place. The device is inserted into and attached to a modified cooler. The modified cooler has a side opening into which the device is inserted. The modified cooler consists of an outer shell, an insulated liner inserted within the outer shell, and an inner shell fitted within the liner. The liner has a sloped section which is sloped from the back of the cooler toward the front. With the device placed on the sloped section, the beverage cans will roll forward when the cover is opened.

Abstract: A seat cushion comprising a cushioned container for use in carrying a plurality of different fluids is provided. The container has a seat cover which has a cushioning material that encloses a plurality of container cavities for the fluids. The container cavities have respective telescoping spigots, which extend outside the seat cover, for drawing off a desired beverage from a selected container cavity. The seat cover has an optional handle for carrying the seat cushion.

Abstract: A thermally insulated disposable container for pizzas, pies or other round, flat food items is formed of a unitary sheet of plastic foam material with lower and upper sections each formed with a round flat member and a drafted side wall. An integral, flexible hinge connects a portion of the rim of each of the upper and lower sections, so that the sections can be closed with the pizza or other food item contained inside. Tabs which extend from the side walls of the container carry a Velcro or similar filament pile engaging material to permit the upper and lower sections to be releasably close to one another by the tabs and the engaging materials. In one version, radial ribs in the lower section divide the same into wedge-shaped compartments so that pie wedges of different types of pies can be kept segregated from one another.

Abstract: A heating and cooling lunch box which can preserve meals at a suitable temperature for taste a long time depending the type of meals. The lunch box has an outer container, an inner container for forming a heating and heat insulating container and a cooling container engaged with the outer container, heat source and cooling source for heating and/or cooling the heating and heat insulating container and the cooling container, and a cover for covering the upper surface of the inner container. The heat source is adjacent to the heating and heat insulating container, and an air opening for flowing intake air is perforated in the side wall of the outer container. The air opening communicates with a heat source containing chamber for containing the heating composition which produces heat in the presence of said flowing intake air in the heat source containing chamber.