Abstract: The invention relates to a combination food and beverage cooler. The cooler includes a bottom wall, a plurality of attached side walls, and a top opening defined by the side walls. The bottom wall and side walls substantially enclose a compartment area formed therein. A beverage compartment is positioned in the compartment area and adjacent the bottom wall for storing an otherwise non-contained beverage. The beverage compartment is relatively flat and extends over a relatively large surface area of the compartment area in relation to its volume. A food compartment in the compartment area stores items such as canned goods, canned drinks and other solid food items. A cooler pack in the compartment area is positioned between the food compartment and the beverage compartment for cooling the food compartment and the beverage compartment. The cooler pack extends over a relatively large surface area of the beverage compartment and the food compartment.

Abstract: An insulated bottle container which is characterized by a flexible enclosure having an inner insulation layer and a stiff bottom to facilitate freestanding and shock resistance. Elastic is provided in the neck and body portions of the enclosure to ensure a tight fit around a bottle, can or other container placed in the enclosure. At least one, and preferably a pair of refrigerant pockets are provided in the body of the enclosure to receive refrigerant capsules that may be frozen to provide cooling of the bottle, can or other container in the enclosure. One or more handles may be attached to the top portion of the enclosure for carrying purposes.

Abstract: A beverage cooling device for quick chilling beverages. The device rotates the beverage in a hollow receptacle such as an ordinary commercially available ice chest while positioning it vertically and at an angle such that it can be used with receptacles having a wide range of sizes.

Abstract: A container-cooler for a beverage, such as beer, includes a conventional keg-shaped outer shell, an inner vessel for containing the beverage retained within the shell, and a space between the inner vessel and the outer shell for receiving a cooling medium, such as ice.

Abstract: A compact beverage cooling apparatus having a plurality of tubular members coupled to one another thereby forming an elongated tubular member. These tubular members surround a plurality of beverage containers placed therein and cool the beverages since at least a portion of the members contain a of cooling material. In addition, a receiving member can be utilized to insert the beverage containers into, and withdraw the beverage containers from, the tubular members. When the beverage containers are inserted into the tubular members, they are placed in close proximity to the cooling material such that the beverage containers may be kept cool for long periods of time.

Abstract: A reusable cooling and insulating device for bottles and the like is provided in the form of a jacket having a single or plurality of flexible compartments which are interconnected having an inner chamber and an outer chamber therein. A heating and cooling temperature conditionable liquid is housed in the inner chamber which enables the inner diameter of the jacket formed by the inner chamber to confirm with the surface of the object on the which the jacket is positioned for heating or cooling. A flexible insulator of air or air and flexible plastic is positioned in the outer chamber of each compartment for directing a greater temperature transfer from liquid to the object and less heat exchange from the liquid to the environment. The liquid is continuously in direct contact with and pressed upon the bottle or object which contact determines the cooling/heating. The jacket is recharged in a freezer or heated in a microwave depending on the function to be performed.

Abstract: An ice box is shown for storing and cooling a spherical container for carbonated drinks, of the type often referred to as a "party ball", which is characterized by a radial protrusion extending from a normally upper surface and having a pair of openings for attachment of a pump thereto. An ice box for storing and transporting a party ball includes a housing for completely surrounding both the party ball and a quantity of ice in which it is packed, a first removable cover forming an opening in the housing for insertion of a pump, and spacers on the interior of the housing maintained in position by the removable cover for ensuring that the pump-attachment protrusion is aligned with the opening. A second removable cover may also be used to provide access to the interior of the housing for adding ice without disturbing the alignment of the pump-attachment protrusion.

Abstract: A thermal insulated bottle (10) includes an outer container (12) having an open end (16) and an inner cup (18) which is at least partially received and spaced apart from the outer container (12). The inner cup (18) and outer container (12) engage each other, preferably by a shoulder (24) at the open end (16) of the outer container (12) which encloses the space between the inner cup (18) and the outer container (12) to form a chamber (26). Within the chamber (26), a sleeve (28) of freezable fluid (30) is positioned around the inner cup (18). A thermal insulating material (32) occupies the rest of the chamber (26) between the sleeve (28) and the outer container (12).

Abstract: A milk and cereal container comprises built-in milk and cereal compartments and an optional detachable spoon. At least one freeze pack adjacent the milk compartment keeps the milk cold until ready for consumption. A valve interposed between the milk and cereal compartments controls the flow of milk into the cereal compartment, and keeps the cereal and milk separate until the user is ready to eat. The container is washable and reusable.

Abstract: A refrigerant puck for insertion into an insulated beverage container holder. A portable beverage-filled container is inserted concentrically into the insulated holder such that a bottom surface of the beverage container contacts a top surface of the refrigerant puck which permits conductive heat transfer to occur, thus keeping the beverage container cool for an extended period while facilitating the consumption of a beverage therefrom. The refrigerant puck includes a disk-shaped container, preferably formed from a high-intensity polyurethane or polyethylene, which has a raised top surface that is substantially convex to mate with a concave bottom surface of the beverage container, thus ensuring a continuous and uniform contact with the majority of the bottom surface of the beverage-filled container which provides a direct cooling effect.

Abstract: A container-cooler for a beverage, such as beer, includes a conventional keg-shaped outer shell, an inner vessel for containing the beverage retained within the shell, and a space between the inner vessel and the outer shell for receiving a cooling medium, such as ice.

Abstract: A container that keeps liquids cold includes an upstanding hollow post that defines an upstanding cavity having an open end at the lowermost end of the container. A frozen plug is inserted into the cavity from the lowermost end and locked into place. The hollow post is made of a noninsulating material so that the cold plug lowers the temperature of the liquid in the container or reduces the rate of temperature increase of the liquid. The plug need not be maintained in a clean condition because it never comes into contact with the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A system for cooling fluid stored in a generally cylindrical container is disclosed. The system includes a generally cylindrical hollow coil element having an engaged orientation for engaging the container and at least one disengaged orientation in which the container is disengaged. The hollow coil element is configured to provide thermal engagement between a refrigerant fluid located interiorly thereof and the container when the hollow coil element is in the engaged orientation. The hollow coil element includes at least one elongate hollow element with a nonuniform generally spiral configuration, wherein the spiral defines a plurality of turns of the elongate hollow element. There is also disclosed a system for cooling gaseous fluid stored in a selectably disengageable container.

Abstract: A cooling vessel for beverages that has an inner wall surrounded by an outer wall that is spaced therefrom to form a chamber that is filled with a refrigerant. The refrigerant functions to insulate the interior of the vessel from its outer walls, thus keeping its contents cold and keeping condensation off the outer surface of the vessel. The cooling vessel may be made of heavy plastic material that makes it unbreakable even after quick temperature changes. The cooling vessel may be designed to have the outer configuration of a mug, a glass, a pitcher, a baby bottle, etc.

Abstract: An ice box rack designed to keep the stored food and other items dry, while slowing the melting of the ice. The preferred embodiment of the present invention teaches an ice box rack sized and configured to fit the container of a variety of currently sold ice chests, the rack including as a novel and unique feature a planar lower surface to facilitate the uniform application of compressive pressure on the ice. It has been found that this uniform pressure acts to pack the ice, particularly crushed or chipped ice, causing it to melt less quickly, thereby prolonging the cooling process. The present invention may be configured in a variety of different ways, and may be constructed of a number of different materials, including extruded or molded plastics, wood, aluminum, or the like, all with satisfactory results. Further, the rack design of the present invention may be configured to support a variety of differently configured items, such as unpackaged or packaged foods, can beverages, bulk items, etc.

Abstract: A screened grid (1) is sized and shaped to fit inside of a cooler chest (4). Doors (9) in the screened grid (1) are provided for accessing sealed beverage containers (2) storable under the screen grid (1) in ice water, which cool the sealed containers (2) under the grid (1) and also cool and keep dry or unsealed food items positionable above the screen grid (1). Cubed ice is poured or packed around and on top of the food items, such as wrapped sandwiches. This allows everything to stay cool but not wet because the ice water drops below the grid and cools the sealed beverages and/or sealed food containers stored below the grid. The grid (1) can be constructed of materials which can be pre-cooled to aid cooling effect with a cooler chest (4).

Abstract: A substantially cylindrical container constructed of a plurality of flexible tubes connected edge to edge. The plurality of tubes are folded in a cylindrical form, and a connector is inserted into and bonded with the open ends of the tubes thereby forming a unitary substantially cylindrical structure. The tubes may be colored or may have colored fluid contained therein. The connector may be a single piece connector with a plurality of connecting elements, or may be a two-piece connector, each piece having complementary mating structures which are snapped together after the pieces are inserted into and bonded with respected ends of the plurality of flexible tubes.

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.

Abstract: A cold-preserving cup mounting comprising a first mid-hollow cup and a second hollow stick, said hollow stick being itself firmly screwed to a mid-hollow cup from the bottom hole. The thus established mounting permits anyone to enjoy chilly drinks provided the hollow stick is first refrigerated before being screwed to the mid-hollow cup.

Abstract: A beverage cooler apparatus is set forth wherein a first cup-shaped support has receivably mounted therewithin a second cup-shaped support formed of insulative foam-like material. The first and second supports include aligned recesses directed downwardly from their respective upper top surfaces formed within their respective walls. Modifications may include a diametrically aligned pair of second recesses formed within the outer and inner cup-shaped supports to a depth less than that of the first recesses to provide a finger access recess to cooperate with the forward drinking recesses. A further modification may include a cylindrical sponge-like insert replaceably mounted within a second cup-shaped support or a selective use of a refrigerant cylinder positionable within the first cup-shaped support with an overlying cylindrical sponge-like insert of a height substantially equal to that of the height of the external cup-shaped support to a position at the lowermost portion of the first drinking recess.

Abstract: A portable insulated cooling container comprising a first compartment, a second compartment, and a handle, the first compartment being separate from the second compartment, the first compartment adapted to receive a plurality of beverage containers and the second compartment adapted to receive a coolant, with the beverage containers being directly accessible from the first compartment.

Abstract: A thermal wrap includes a fabric band having a thermally insulating outer layer and a non-insulating inner layer. A cavity is formed between the two layers for receiving a flexible cold pack containing deionized water and a chemical freezing agent. In one embodiment, the fabric band is in the form of a collar to be worn about the individual's neck or other body part. In another embodiment, the fabric band is in the form of a jacket for surrounding a beverage container such as a wine bottle.

Abstract: A holder for keeping a beverage container, whether can or bottle, cold. The holder includes a cup-shaped base, of an inside diameter sufficient to accommodate the outside diameter of the beverage container. A cylindrical upper portion is provided, having both ends open, one end being snap connectable to the base, and an inside diameter which matches the outside diameter of the beverage container. The base contains a coolant or refrigerant container having an outside diameter corresponding to the inside diameter of the base. The height of the refrigerant container corresponds to the inside height of the base. The top surface of the refrigerant container is extremely flexible so as to conform closely to the bottom surface of the beverage container when the container is placed into the holder. The length of the top portion is substantially the length of the container. The top portion and the base are provided with a hard outer surface, and lined with a softer insulating material.

Abstract: An improved wrap including a pouch formed by opposed inner and outer faces. A first blanket made of a heat absorbing material is integrally attached to a second blanket made of a heat insulating material. The joined first and second blankets are permanently insertable into the pouch. Fastening means are attached to opposite ends of the pouch so that the ends of the pouch may be secured together after the pouch has been wrapped around a fluid container. The fastening means also serve to hold the integrally connected first and second blankets in position within the pouch.

Abstract: A simple to use, fully adjustable, ice chest divider which provides for the isolation of food or other items from melted ice water is disclosed. The divider comprises a plurality of rectangular panels of various sizes, attached by slide hinges and additional hinging mechanisms, in such a manner as to be both continuously adjustable and collapsible. The self-supporting divider provides for unobstructed access to all compartments while permitting melted ice water to drain to drain plugs where applicable.

Abstract: A transportable keg cooler tub comprising a circular tub-like base with a pliable flexible canvas sleeve extending upwards from the top edge of the base. The sleeve enclosing a plastic liner in intimate contact with ice cubes filling the space between the liner and the enclosed beverage keg. A portion of the plastic liner pulled through an orifice on the bottom outside perimeter of the base providing drainage for the ice contained by the plastic liner.

Abstract: A portable carrier for transporting pharmaceutical preparations while protecting those preparations against degradation by ambient temperature conditions, which carrier comprises three blocks of expanded polystyrene foam. One of these three blocks is a central body block having a bore extending vertically therethrough; the second is a base block; and the third is a lid block hingedly connected to the central body block. The lid and top of the body block have contact cement applied thereto such that the lid is repeatedly operable and sealingly reclosable. A sealed, hollow, plastic ball containing refreezable liquid is locatable within the bore of the body block along with a vial of medication so as to maintain that medication at a refrigerated temperature.

Abstract: A shipping container for shipping both a set of vessels to be maintained in a frozen state and a set of vessels to be maintained in an unfrozen state during shipment, using a single supply of pre-frozen refrigerant material. The container includes an insulated chest and three trays removably positioned within the chest. The chest has a refrigerant well with one tray positioned immediately adjacent to the well and containing the vessels to be maintained frozen. The two trays positioned away from the well contain the vessels to be maintained in an unfrozed, but yet refrigerated state. The shipping container further includes a storage member to hold items to be shipped with the vessels but not requiring freezing or refrigeration. The chest is sized to receive three kit containers which each contain three trays and a storage member, and the chest is closed with a removable insulated lid.

Abstract: A display cooler for cold drinks and the like includes support stand, a bin formed of insulating material and mounted atop the support stand together with an open ended enclosure including vertical panels arranged in cross sectional configuration which is complementary to that of the bin and which is disposed about the support stand and the bin and in snug relation therewith, a decorative design on the exterior surfaces of at least some of the walls of the cooler for use in enhancing the attractiveness thereof and if desired for use for brand name identification. The enclosure is secured to the support stand and a plurality of decorative brand name identifying panels may be arranged in overlying relation with the walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: A beverage container cooler is provided having a roughly cylindrical container having an open end, an insert capable of encircling a beverage container, the insert being filled with a cooling fluid that, when cooled assists in maintaining the temperature inside the roughly cylindrical container when the insert is placed thereinto, and a lid which is securable to the roughly cylindrical container. The lid has secured thereto a handle. The insert preferably comprises a plurality of pouches which contain the cooling fluid, with the cooling fluid preferably being a gelatinous substance capable of being refreezable. The roughly cylindrical container comprises a bottom and sidewall. The sidewall comprising a lower portion and a neck portion with the neck portion having attached thereto latch retention means. The lid has an inner diameter which is greater than the outer diameter of the neck portion such that the neck portion and lid are telescopically inter-connected.

Abstract: A beverage cooler for attachment to a golf bag includes an elongated base provided with a pair of straps for securement around a golf bag. A can storage tube extends between spaced parallel top and bottom portions of the base. In a first embodiment, an access opening for dispensing standard beverage cans from the tube is formed through the top base portion. A cylindrical can support disk is received for sliding movement in the tube and is biased upwardly by a coil spring received within the tube. The spring constant is predetermined to maintain the top can in a stack of standard beverage cans at a predetermined elevation. An actuating lever attached to the can support disk extends outwardly through a longitudinal slot in the tube. A pair of pivotal doors form insulated chambers on opposite sides of the base, adjacent the tube, for the reception of refreezable cooling packages. In a second embodiment, the can access opening is formed by a L-shaped pivotal door adjacent the bottom portion of the base.

Abstract: There are disclosed improved modulat heat sinks for use in packages for protecting thermolabile goods, having a thermosensitive temperature, from high ambient shipping temperatures in excess of the thermosensitive temperatures. One of the modular heat sinks is adapted to be configured to a variety of box sizes and may be used in either of two configurations, flat or folded. The dimensions of the heat sink and the fold line are correlated to a plurality of box sizes to enable the use of a single size heat sink in a plurality of carton sizes, and for a plurality of degree day temperature protection requirements. A second heat sink having a recessed wall defined therein for protecting a thermosensitive area of the thermosensitive goods is also disclosed. This second heat sink may be combined with the foldable modular heat sink for certain boxes of said plurality of boxes.

Abstract: A rapid freezing apparatus utilizes a flexible bag surrounding a cooling chamber for containing solid carbon dioxide formed in situ.

Abstract: A device for cooling condiments, beverages and the like. The device includes an insulated chest which receives a cooling medium therein. The chest also carries a first stationary compartment and at least one second compartment. The chest has a base wall, side walls and an open top. The stationary compartment has a bottom wall, side walls, open top and a depth defined between the open top and the bottom wall thereof. Each of the second compartments has a respective bottom wall, side walls, open top and a depth defined between the open top and the bottom wall. The depth of the second compartment is less than the depth of the stationary compartment. Each of the compartments is positioned extending into the chest. Positioned thusly, the cooling medium directly contacts each of the bottom walls and at least two of the side walls of the stationary compartment, such that condiments therein are substantially surrounded by the cooling medium.

Abstract: Cooling arrangements are provided for cooling beverage containers of a multi-container package. In one embodiment, a cooling device consists solely of a shaped, generally planar slab of ice including a surface for directly engaging and supporting the bottoms of the beverage containers of the package. This surface includes a plurality of recesses therein in which the bottoms of the beverage containers are received. The device is carried in a plastic bag, and an elevating member positioned therebeneath defines a space in which water from the melting ice can collect. In another embodiment, the upper surface of a shaped slab of ice defines a pair of inclined planes which slant down from a central region and which include semi-cylindrical recesses therein in which the sides of beverage containers are received.

Abstract: Therapeutical application of elevated or depressed temperatures to various afflicted portions of an animal or human body with a multilayered device combining protective and insulative means with heating and cooling means renders pain less acute, alleviates disease, reduces body temperature, stimulates circulatory and respiratory systems. The heating and cooling means features an array of non-communicating chambers enclosing packets containing a thermoresponsive mixture while the protective and insulative means features a layer of resilient material and a layer of fabric-backed covering material. The reusable therapeutic device of the present invention can be manufactured in various sizes and shapes to conform to the contours of any animal or human body area and if damaged, can be easily repaired or the damaged part can be easily replaced.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a vessel having a high heat capacity sidewall for use in maintaining the chill on a container such as a bottle of wine. The base of the vessel may be provided with an insulating layer to limit heat conductivity between the vessel and a surface on which the vessel may be placed. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the vessel is provided with a closure means. In another preferred embodiment the vessel is provided with an absorbent layer so that when the container is removed from the vessel it will be wiped of condensed moisture. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the vessel is provided with high heat capacity fins to increase the thermal conductivity between a container placed within the vessel and the vessel sidewall. The fins may further serve to constrict the movement of a container placed within the vessel.

Abstract: An improved portable cooler for carrying and cooling a 15-pak of beverages including a sealable cavity for pyramid-stacked containment of 12 or 16 oz. canned beverages, a plastic insert for retaining the lower layers of cans in side-by-side relation and supporting stacking of subsequent layers of cans upward, and dual storage spaces for ice about said beverage cans. The exterior of the portable cooler further includes such features as a flap with a velcro fastener for closing said sealable cavity, multiple pockets for paraphernalia, and a carrying strap.

Abstract: A device for changing the temperature of material placed therein by a user of the device comprises an inner member having an open end for receiving and containing the material the temperature of which is to be changed, providing the device with an outer envelope, and a multi-component temperature changing composition within the outer envelope and activatable by mixing. The inner and outer members are movable relative to each other to agitate and mix and activate the composition, thus to create an endothermic reaction or an exothemic reaction. In two embodiments, the members are rigid. In one of these two embodiments, the composition is activatable by rotational movement of the members, and in the other, the composition is activatable by telescopic movement of the members. In a third embodiment, the inner and outer members are flexible and the composition is activatable by squeezing the members together.

Abstract: A portable cooling apparatus for cooling a keg has a cylindrical or truncated cone shaped sleeve made of semi-rigid water-proof material which is open at both ends. The sleeve is slipped over the keg and clamped at its lower end to the lower portion of the keg with a barrel lock or strap. The upper end faces upward and is flared open by the semi-rigid structure of the sleeve material, which allows ice to be filled in and packed directly around the sides of the keg. The sleeve can have pleats or slats at its lower end which are gathered around the keg, and a drainage spout for allowing water to drain out from the lower end of the sleeve.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cooling jacket for a beverage container comprising a hollow cylindrical structure made of a washable, durable fabric coated with a rubber-type insulating backing and lined with a receptacle member for a plurality of liquid tight packets containing a cold retention substance. The cooling jacket is placed in a freezer to allow the cold retention substance to freeze. Then the beverage container is placed in the cooling jacket and maintained at a cold temperature.

Abstract: A wine cooling apparatus comprises a bottle holder which holds a bottle within an ice and water mixture in a container which is rotatably mounted on a turntable. When the turntable is rotated, the container rotates and fins on the inside of the container stir the mixture and cause it to swirl around the surface of the bottle thereby cooling the wine.

Abstract: A server for displaying and keeping cool wine bottles and the like includes a generally cylindrical housing open at the top for receiving a bottle, wherein the side wall of the housing generally conforms to and surrounds the side exterior of the bottle. A bottom wall is joined at its perimeter to the side wall to form a receptacle for housing ice in contact with the side wall. A support structure is positioned within the housing above the bottom wall to hold a bottle above and out of contact with the ice, with the support structure including an opening to allow placement of ice into the receptacle through the top opening of the housing. At least one-half of the area of the side wall is made of a heat conductive material and the remaining area of the side wall is made of a substantially transparent material to enable viewing the interior of the server.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cooler for enclosing a beverage keg having a pre-chilled beverage temperature to be maintained. The cooler is of a soft sided composition cylindrical is shape having a permanently closed bottom end and a removable lid zippered at the other end for affording access to the storage compartment. A zippered access opening centrally located in the lid enables a dispensing tap connected to the keg to extend outward thereof without exposing the key to ambient temperatures. A strap extending longitudinally on opposite sides and across the bottom end enables the cooler with keg in place to be conveniently carried by hand.

Abstract: A cooling and insulating holder for a container such as a beverage can or the like has a plurality of hollow arcuate reservoir pieces which fit together to form a ring with a receiving opening therein to receive the container. A resilient sleeve surrounds the reservoir pieces and holds them in ring configuration. In this way, a container larger than the normal opening in the ring may be inserted into the opening and the reservoir pieces will separate against the force of the resilient sleeve. If the opening in the ring is equal to or slightly less in diameter than the smallest diameter container expected to be used with the device, the device will maintain that and larger containers snugly within the ring with good contact between the container and the inner reservoir walls. The reservoir pieces are each filled with a coolant material which, in use, is frozen prior to insertion of the container to be cooled.

Abstract: A beverage container with hollow walls and a hollow central member containing a phase-change material whose phase-change is selected to occur at the approximate temperature considered ideal for drinking, whereby the container regulates the temperature of beverage by absorbing and releasing heat from and to the beverage.

Abstract: A device for cooling beverage containers, particularly bottles, having a receiver unit with an inclined upper surface, and at least one cooling element that is removable from the receiver unit. A receiving chamber is located beneath the upper support surface with the cooling element being disposed beneath the upper support surface and, preferably, forming an upper boundary wall of the receiving chamber. Thus, intensive cooling can be provided to containers in the receiving chamber, while bottles deposited upon the upper support surface will only be slightly cooled or not cooled at all. The cooling element is preferably an essentially block- or plate-shaped hollow body that is filled with a cooling medium, the cooling element being cooled down in a refrigerator, freezer, or the like, prior to insertion into the receiving unit.

Abstract: A cooler is provided for a typical carbonated beverage can, which facilitates cooling of the can and drinking of beverage from the cold can. The cooler includes a container bottom assembly which closely receives the can and a top assembly which fits into the bottom assembly to trap a can therein. About two-thirds of the height of the can lies in the bottom assembly, and the bottom assembly closely surrounds the can, to keep the can cool even when the top is removed and liquid is drunk from the can lying in the bottom assembly. The bottom assembly includes a refrigerant element having a raised middle portion which is received in the concave bottom of a typical pressurized twelve ounce can. The bottom assembly includes a hard cup-shaped shell and a cup-shaped foam liner, the bottom of the liner being closely held in the shell but the top of the liner being spaced from the shell to provide space for an interfitting lip on the top assembly.

Abstract: A portable refrigeration unit adapted for cold storage of human remains. The unit includes a storage container formed of multiple insulated walls detachably interconnected for rapid assembly and disassembly. A refrigeration unit is connected to the container for maintaining the temperature in the container below indoor ambient temperature.

Abstract: A beverage cooler comprises a housing member of generally rectangular configuration. The housing includes a bottom horizontal wall and a plurality of generally vertical side and end walls which are integrally formed with the bottom horizontal wall to define an enclosure having a top opening. Coolant and consumable items normally are inserted in the cooler through the top opening and a cover member is positioned over the vertical walls to form an enclosed container. Sleeve numbers extend through at least one on the vertical wall members and are integral therewith. The sleeve members form an integral outer surface with the wall members for preventing cool air from leaking from the interior of the cooler. The sleeve members enable beverage containers to be inserted therein so that the containers can be cooled by being adjacent the cool air in the interior of the beverage cooler.