US2010019640A1PendingUtilityA1

Portable apparatus for cooling and carrying articles

Assignee: FOSTER BarbaraPriority: Jul 22, 2008Filed: Jul 22, 2008Published: Jan 28, 2010
Est. expiryJul 22, 2028(~2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Barbara Foster
F25B 21/02F25D 31/006F25D 2331/805
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Abstract

Disclosed is a portable apparatus for cooling and carrying articles. The portable apparatus comprises a first enclosure, a second enclosure, a refrigeration system and a power source. The first enclosure includes a first inner space and the second enclosure includes a second inner space. The second enclosure is detachably attached to the first enclosure to configure a closed inner space by joining the first inner space and the second inner space. The closed inner space is capable of accommodating the articles therein. Further, the refrigeration system is disposed within at least one of the first enclosure and the second enclosure for cooling the closed inner space. Furthermore, the power source is detachably attached to at least one of the first enclosure and the second enclosure. The power source is capable of supplying power to the refrigeration system for cooling the closed inner space, thereby cooling the articles accommodated therein.

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1 . A portable apparatus for cooling and carrying an article, the portable apparatus comprising:
 a first enclosure having a first inner space;   a second enclosure having a second inner space, the second enclosure detachably attached to the first enclosure to configure a closed inner space by joining the first inner space and the second inner space, the closed inner space capable of accommodating the article;   a refrigeration system disposed within at least one of the first enclosure and the second enclosure for cooling the closed inner space to cool the article accommodated in the closed inner space; and   a power source detachably attached to at least one of the first enclosure and the second enclosure, the power source capable of supplying power to the refrigeration system for cooling the closed inner space to cool the article.   
   
   
       2 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first enclosure is a tubular-shaped enclosure. 
   
   
       3 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first inner space is plated with chrome. 
   
   
       4 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second enclosure is a tubular-shaped enclosure. 
   
   
       5 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second inner space is plated with chrome. 
   
   
       6 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the second enclosure is detachably attached to the first enclosure by a screw mechanism. 
   
   
       7 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is a rechargeable battery. 
   
   
       8 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a light indicator disposed on at least one of the first enclosure and the second enclosure to indicate the status of the power source. 
   
   
       9 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a holding means disposed on at least one of the first enclosure and the second enclosure for holding and carrying the portable apparatus. 
   
   
       10 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a switching mechanism to switch on the power source for supplying power to the portable apparatus. 
   
   
       11 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the article is a medicament. 
   
   
       12 . The portable apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the article is an eatable.

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