Beverage Cooling Device

Abstract

A device for cooling beverages comprises a body and a clip connected to the body via an articulated arm. In use, the clip is engaged with the rim of a drinking vessel such that the arm extends into the drinking vessel and holds the body near the bottom of the vessel. The body contains a material which absorbs heat and thereby cools the beverage. The arm and clip help to keep the body immersed and prevent it from floating.

1 ) A device for cooling beverages, the device comprising a body portion arranged for immersion in the beverage and a clip portion for engaging a wall of the vessel in which the beverage is provided, the body portion being insoluble in said beverage, wherein vessel-engaging portion is connected to the body portion by an elongate flexible elongate arm which is adjustable to selectively position said body portion within the vessel. 
   
   
       2 ) A device as claimed in  claim 1 , in which the body portion comprises a liquid or gel contained within a sealed housing, the liquid or gel being arranged to absorb heat from the beverage, so as to provide a cooling effect. 
   
   
       3 ) A device as claimed in  claim 2 , in which the sealed housing comprises a closure, which can be opened to allow an ice cube to be inserted into a compartment provided inside the housing. 
   
   
       4 ) A device as claimed in  claim 2 , in which the liquid or gel is permanently sealed inside the housing, the user having to freeze the device prior to use. 
   
   
       5 ) A device as claimed in  claim 4 , in which the sealed housing contains water. 
   
   
       6 ) A device as claimed in  claim 4 , in which the sealed housing contains a material which turns from its solid to liquid phase at a temperature below the freezing temperature of water. 
   
   
       7 ) A device as claimed in  claim 6 , in which the material comprises ethylene or propylene glycol. 
   
   
       8 ) A device as claimed in  claim 4 , in which the sealed housing contains materials which are arranged to endothermically react and absorb heat. 
   
   
       9 ) A device as claimed in  claim 8 , in which the materials comprise water and ammonium chloride. 
   
   
       10 ) (canceled) 
   
   
       11 ) (canceled) 
   
   
       12 ) A device as claimed in  claim 1 , in which said clip portion comprises arms, which are arranged to engage the vessel at respective circumferentially spaced apart positions. 
   
   
       13 ) (canceled)