Presentation cooler

Abstract

A cooler includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls connected to the bottom wall. At least one of the sidewalls has a transparent portion. A lid is connected to the side walls such that the bottom wall, side walls, and lid cooperate to define an interior space. At least one cup holder is formed in the bottom wall and positioned within the interior space. At least one first interior wall defines a receptacle within the interior space for receiving at least one of dry goods, food, and utensils. A second interior wall defines a chamber within the interior space for receiving cold items.

Having described the invention, the following is claimed: 
     
         1 . A cooler comprising:
 a bottom wall;   a plurality of side walls connected to the bottom wall, at least one of the sidewalls having a transparent portion;   a lid connected to the side walls such that the bottom wall, side walls, and lid cooperate to define an interior space;   at least one cup holder formed in the bottom wall and positioned within the interior space;   at least one first interior wall that defines a receptacle within the interior space for receiving at least one of dry goods, food, and utensils; and   a second interior wall that defines a chamber within the interior space for receiving cold items.   
     
     
         2 . The cooler of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one first interior wall comprises a plurality of first interior walls that define a plurality of receptacles. 
     
     
         3 . The cooler of  claim 1  further comprising a sealable drain in fluid communication with the interior space for selectively draining the interior space. 
     
     
         4 . The cooler of  claim 3  further comprising a strainer lining the bottom wall for preventing clogging of the drain. 
     
     
         5 . The cooler of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one cup holder comprises a plurality of cup holders, the cup holders and receptacles being arranged in a rectangular pattern surrounding the interior space. 
     
     
         6 . The cooler of  claim 1  further comprising a bottle opener secured to one of the side walls. 
     
     
         7 . The cooler of  claim 1  further comprising wheels connected to the bottom wall at a first end of the cooler for facilitating transport of the cooler. 
     
     
         8 . The cooler of  claim 7  further comprising feet connected to the bottom wall at a second end of the cooler opposite the first end. 
     
     
         9 . The cooler of  claim 7  further comprising a telescoping handle secured to one of the side walls at a second end of the cooler opposite the first end. 
     
     
         10 . The cooler of  claim 1  further comprising at least one cup holder formed into the lid. 
     
     
         11 . The cooler of  claim 1  further comprising a cup dispenser positioned within the receptacle. 
     
     
         12 . The cooler of  claim 1 , wherein the second interior wall is positioned within a slot in the bottom wall. 
     
     
         13 . The cooler of  claim 12 , wherein the second interior wall includes a plurality of handles for removing the second interior wall from the interior space. 
     
     
         14 . The cooler of  claim 1 , wherein the chamber has a substantially rectangular shape. 
     
     
         15 . The cooler of  claim 14 , wherein the at least one first interior wall comprises a plurality of first interior walls that define four receptacles positioned adjacent each corner of the rectangular chamber. 
     
     
         16 . A cooler comprising:
 a bottom wall;   wheels connected to the bottom wall;   a plurality of side walls connected to the bottom wall, at least one of the sidewalls having a transparent portion;   a lid connected to the side walls such that the bottom wall, side walls, and lid cooperate to define an interior space;   a plurality of cup holders formed in the bottom wall and extending along at least one of the side walls;   a plurality of first interior walls that defines a plurality of receptacles within the interior space for receiving at least one of dry goods, food, and utensils; and   a second interior wall that defines a substantially rectangular chamber within the interior space for receiving cold items, each receptacle being positioned adjacent a corner of the chamber.