Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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Description
Field of the invention
Beverage Cooler
This invention relates to keeping canned beverages cooler, longer. This
invention requires no
external source of power to operate, is portable, convenient and simple to
use. Its intended use is
for canned beverages such as beer, carbonated beverages, juice and similar
products. In certain
cases it can be used for other cylindrical beverage containers.
Background
Canned beverages such as beer, pop, juices etc. are frequently consumed in
locations that do
not have refrigeration. Many people prefer their beverages cold. Often the
consumer does not have
the ability to transport and store the beverages at a desirable temperature.
Current methods of
cooling either require refrigeration or the need to open the carton and insert
a cooling agent, which
severely limits the portability of the carton. A traditional method of cooling
is the use of ice, which
requires opening the carton, removing some cans to allow room for the cubes,
and then when
melting occurs, the water destroys the cardboard. Additionally, the removed
cans have no cooling.
The size and shape of ice cubes restricts a complete bond between coolant and
the cans, which
reduces the cooling ability and wastes the energy transfer. ( Refer to
Drawings; " Previous Patent
Ideas ¨ Figures 1, 2, 3, 4; "Prior Art").
Prior inventions not only hampered portability but also restricted the cooling
to one tin or a
bottle at a time, by inserting a metal apparatus and then required refreezing
between each
individual serving ( Refer to Drawings; " Previous Patent Ideas ¨ Figure 1").
One invention used ice as
the cooling agent by filling a cavity surrounding the beer with ice ( Refer to
Drawings; " Previous
Patent Ideas ¨ Figure 2")Another invention proposed the insertion of a liner
in the carton which
would appropriately retain the cooling agent; however after having to open and
adapt the carton
would be time consuming and would destroy the portability of the carton itself
( Refer to Drawings;
"Previous Patent Ideas ¨ Figure 3"). Alternate methods require bulky coolers
and containers or
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buckets, which also limits portability, and more over, eliminates an impulsive
or last minute
purchase of the beverages. Cozy's had a moderate effect of slowing the warming
of the beverage
but do not have any agent to cool the serving (Refer to Drawings; "Previous
Patent Ideas - Figure ¨
35 4").
Summary of the Invention
This invention not only keeps canned beverages cooler, longer; It is also a
conveniently
40 portable method that maintains the integrity of the carton to a point
where it can continue to be
used as a carrying device and eliminates the need for cumbersome and heavy
coolers or containers.
(Refer to Drawings; " Pictures ¨ 18, 19 ").
The invention is either in a reusable format or a biodegradable, disposable
format. They are
sold in multiples dependent on the carton size. This invention allows the user
to take their favorite
45 cold beverages to locations that do not have traditional refrigeration
and to enjoy the cold
refreshment hours after they would normally be kept cool.
The Invention is frozen and inserted - "slapped" through the carton, into the
gap, between
each of 4 cans, in a carton of canned beverages. (Refer to Drawings; "
Pictures ¨ 16, 17 "). They
remain in place and extend the coolness of the beverages. As the units melt,
the liquid is retained
50 inside the packaging, which further increases the draw of energy from
the adjacent cans, therefore
cooling the liquid inside. The carton can be transported using the cartons'
original handle. (Refer to
Drawings; " Picture ¨ 19".
The wrapping and packaging will have several surfaces that can be used for
print, marketing
and or advertising.
Drawings
Brief description of Figures
Previous Patent Ideas ( Prior Art)
Figures 1 to 4 illustrate "Prior Art"
2D Drawings
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Figures 5 to 9 illustrate 2D drawings of the invention
3D Drawings
65 Figures 8 to 10 illustrates 3D Drawings
Pictures
Figures 11 to 19 illustrates 3d concepts and usage
List of Figures
Previous Patent Ideas ( Prior Art)
1. Insertion Method - Patent # Unknown
2. Container Method - Patent # 73243-20121213
3. Carton Modification ¨ Patent # 2495940 - 20051213
4. Cozy Method - Patent # 2300733 - 20070028
2D Drawings
5. Radius at Can Top
¨2I. 1/8"
6. Radius at Can Center
i. ¨ 2 3/4"
7. Design and dimensions of invention top
- 1 7/8" by 1 7/8"
8. Design and dimensions of invention shaft
i. 1 3/8" by 1 3/8"
9. Overall Design and dement ions of invention
- 4 6/8" ( 3/8" plus 3 5/8" plus 6/8" )
3D Drawings
10. Conceptual 3d drawings from different angles
11. Conceptual 3d drawings from different angles
12. Conceptual 3d drawings from different angles
Pictures
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13. 3D Print of concept
95 14. 3D Print of concept
15. 3D Print of concept
16. illustration of inventions insertion
17. illustration of insertion without case
18. illustration of insertion and a result from a single insertion
100 19. illustration of insertion and portability.
Detailed Description of Invention
This invention keeps canned beverages cooler, longer.
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When the invention is fully frozen it becomes rigid and strong allowing the
invention to be
inserted ("slapped") into the gap between, each of 4 cans, in a carton of
canned beverages. (Refer to
Drawings; " Pictures 16, 17, 18"). They remain in place and extend the time
the beverages stay cool.
110 The invention not only keeps canned beverages cooler, longer; It is
also a convenient method
that maintains the integrity of the carton to a point where it can continue to
be used as a carrying
device. (Refer to "Picture 19"). They are sold in multiples dependent on the
carton size.
The invention is a phallic shaped frozen item that is approximately 4 5/8"
long and 1 5/8" x 1
115 5/8" wide at the mid section with a top that is 2 1/8" x 2 1/8". It has
a tapered bottom designed to
pierce the carton. The sides are concaved with the same radius of the cans, to
insure maximum
contact and increase the effectiveness of the cooling. Because the coolant is
wrapped, it retains the
liquid as it melts, which also increases the energy transfer. It is that bond
between the tins and the
coolant that maximizes the cooling properties. (Refer to Drawings; "2D
Drawings, Figures 5 to 9", "
120 3D Drawings 10, 11, 12", Pictures 13, 14, 15").
The cooling agents used will not require the normal clarity expected from Ice
cubes and
tubes, therefore the creation of the frozen product could be done without
filtration beyond what
the local municipalities already offer. This will result in lower production
costs and times.
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125
The wrapping and packaging will have several surfaces that can be used for
print, marketing
and or advertising.
The Theoretical capacity of the coolants used:
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Scientific Summary of the effects of ice and salt on cooling;
"We know that melting or freezing is an equilibrium process. The energy that
is required to melt an
ice cube will not contribute in elevating its temperature until all the solid
water is molten.
135 If we take two ice cubes and add salt to one of them, then put each of
them at room temperature,
both of the ice cubes will absorb energy from the surroundings, and this
energy as we said will
contribute in breaking down the bonds between water molecules.
The cube that has not had salt added to, has a melting point 0 oC0 oC and so
if we measure its
140 temperature during melting it will remain zero until all ice is molten.
That ice cube to which we have
added salt, the salt that is added lowers the melting and freezing points of
water because it lowers
the vapor pressure of water. This ice cube will absorb energy from environment
to help break bonds
between water molecules. We know that the salt added will dissolve in the
melted portion of the
ice. This formed solution of salt will have a lowered freezing point, so the
equilibrium between the
145 solid phase and the aqueous phase will be shifted towards the liquid
phase, since such a solution will
freeze at say -2 -C-2 -C. Since both phases are close together, the ice will
absorb energy from the
salt solution and will reduce its temperature to the -2 0C-2 0C to maintain
the equilibrium. When all
ice is molten we end up with a salt solution that has got a temperature of say
-1.5 0C-1.5 -C. This is
due to the solution being diluted now. After that it will start absorbing heat
from the room and
150 reach zero and above."
Quotation taken from and credited to;
http://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/5748/why-does-ice-water-get-
colder-when-salt-is-added
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Variations
a) Sizing will be specific to the can sizes in the country of use
b) Application
160 a. Reusable Version
i. Offered frozen or unfrozen
ii. Constructed of plastic, vinyl or a similar form
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iii. Contains a fluid mix formulated to extend the period of time from when it
is
frozen until it is thawed.
165 1. Possibilities
a. Glycol, hydroxyethyl cellulose, polymer, or silica
b. primarily water (60 to 70 percent), propylene glycol (20 to 35
percent) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (less than 5
percent)
170 c. other possible mixtures to be tried and
tested
b. Disposable Version
i. Offered Frozen
ii. Wrapped in a biodegradable film
175 iii. Contains a biodegradable fluid mix formulated to extend
the period of time
from when it is frozen until it is thawed
1. Possibilities
a. Water or water and salt
b. hydroxyethyl cellulose, polymer, or silica
180 c. other possible mixtures to be tied and tested
Instructions for Use
185 = Determine the quantity required based on the can content in the
carton. A 12 pack requires
6, a fifteen pack requires 8 and a 24 pack requires 15.
= Lay the case flat with the canned tops facing up.
= The outline of the can tops will be a visible circular crease in the
cardboard.
= Position the tapered end of the invention at the mid point between 4
adjacent cans.
190 = Firmly slap the top of the invention, which will puncture the
cardboard.
= Push the invention all the way into the cardboard.
= Turn the case and carry by the provided handle.
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