Portable Insulated Container

Abstract

A portable insulated container which includes multiple methods of cooling the inside of the container. The interior of the container preferably includes compartments and/or shelves in order to store and separate different items the user wishes to keep cool. Preferably, the shelves and compartments are dimensioned specifically for certain beverage, food, and other containers. Preferably, there is more than one means for cooling the interior of the insulated container. Two such methods include shelves which contain a freezable liquid and/or by storing blocks of ice in the container. The outer portion of the insulated container preferably includes features for tailgating, camping, and cooking out. Preferably, the container includes a space to hold a cutting board. In addition, the container preferably includes wheels and a handle in order to facilitate transportation. The container includes ridges on the outside of the container in order to hold other containers and/or items.

Having described my invention, I claim: 
     
         1 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items, comprising:
 a) a chassis, having an opening leading into a hollow interior;   b) said hollow interior being bounded by a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall;   c) an upper door, pivotally mounted to said chassis, said upper door being configured to selectively close a first portion of said opening;   d) a lower door, pivotally mounted to said chassis, said lower door being configured to selectively close a second portion of said opening with said first and second portions of said opening being in combination the entirety of said opening;   e) said first and second lateral walls opening into a plurality of parallel slots;   f) a plurality of shelves, with each of said shelves being configured to slide into said parallel slots in side first and second lateral walls; and   g) said chassis including two wheels.   
     
     
         2 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said upper door is pivotally mounted to said chassis by a first hinge running parallel to one of said first and second lateral walls. 
     
     
         3 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 1 , wherein:
 a) said hollow interior is bounded by a bottom wall;   b) said lower door is pivotally mounted to said chassis by a second hinge running parallel to said bottom wall.   
     
     
         4 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 2 , wherein:
 a) said hollow interior is bounded by a bottom wall;   b) said lower door is pivotally mounted to said chassis by a second hinge running parallel to said bottom wall.   
     
     
         5 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a cutting board detachably mounted to one of said upper and lower doors. 
     
     
         6 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 4 , further comprising an ice catch mounted proximate said bottom wall. 
     
     
         7 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 2 , further comprising as cutting board detachably mounted to one of said upper and lower doors. 
     
     
         8 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising an ice catch. 
     
     
         9 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 1 , wherein:
 a) said chassis includes a top surface; and   b) further comprising a separate table top running parallel to said top surface.   
     
     
         10 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 2 , wherein:
 a) said chassis includes a top surface; and   b) further comprising a separate table top running parallel to said top surface.   
     
     
         11 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items, comprising:
 a chassis having a top portion, a lower portion, and an opening leading into a hollow interior;   b) said hollow interior being bounded by a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall;   c) an upper door, pivotally mounted to said chassis, said upper door being configured to selectively close a first portion of said opening;   d) a lower door, pivotally mounted to said chassis, said lower door being configured to selectively close a second portion of said opening, with said first and second portions of said opening being in combination the entirety of said opening;   e) said first and second lateral walls opening into a plurality of parallel slots;   f) a plurality of shelves, with each of said shelves being configured to slide into said parallel slots in said first and second lateral walls; and   g) said chassis including two wheels mounted proximate said lower portion.   
     
     
         12 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said upper door is pivotally mounted to said chassis by a first hinge running parallel to one of said first and second lateral walls. 
     
     
         13 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 11 , wherein
 a) said hollow interior is bounded by a bottom wall;   b) said lower door is pivotally mounted to said chassis by a second hinge running parallel to said bottom wall.   
     
     
         14 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 12  wherein:
 a) said hollow interior is bounded by a bottom wall; 
 b) said lower door is pivotally mounted to said chassis by a second hinge running parallel to said bottom wall. 
 
     
     
         15 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising a cutting board detachably mounted to one of said upper and lower doors. 
     
     
         16 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 14 , further comprising an ice catch mounted proximate said bottom wall. 
     
     
         17 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 12 , further comprising a cutting board detachably mounted to one of said upper and lower doors. 
     
     
         18 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 11 , further comprising an ice catch. 
     
     
         19 . A storage and transportation cooler for positionable items as recited in  claim 11 , wherein:
 a) said chassis includes a top surface; and   b) further comprising a separate table top running parallel to said top surface.   
     
     
         20 . A storage and transportation cooler for consumable items as recited in  claim 12 , wherein:
 a) said chassis includes a top surface; and   b) further comprising a separate table top running parallel to said top surface.