Self-Contained Cooler Enhancement Device and System

Abstract

A system and device for enhancing the cooling of items in a cooler by circulating fluid substance within the cooler. The device is waterproof and comprises a power source operably coupled to a controller and a motor. The controller is configured to transmit power to the motor. A rotating mechanism is operably coupled to the motor such that the motor provides rotatable power to the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism is positioned on the device between a first position and a second position. An inlet is positioned at or near the first position and an outlet positioned at or near the second position. The device is configured for a fluid substance to enter the device through the inlet and exit the device through the outlet. The fluid substance exits the device at a higher rate than that of entry. The inlet is positioned at a lower portion of the device.

1 . A device for enhancing cooling of items within a cooler, comprising:
 a power source operably coupled to a controller and motor, the controller configured to transmit power to the motor;   a rotating mechanism operably coupled to the motor, the motor providing rotatable power to the rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism positioned on the device between a first position and a second position;   an inlet positioned at or near the first position; and   an outlet positioned at or near the second position;   wherein the device is configured for a fluid substance to enter the device through the inlet and exit the device through the outlet, the fluid substance exiting the device at a higher rate than that prior to entry;   wherein the inlet is positioned at a lower portion of the device;   wherein the device is mobile and separable from the cooler; and   wherein the device is a separate unit.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the power source, controller and motor are housed within a watertight compartment. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein the device is at least partially submerged within the fluid substance. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the power source is solar energy. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the motor and rotating mechanism are spaced apart, the motor coupled to the rotating mechanism by a rotating shaft. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein the inlet comprises an enclosed structure comprising a plurality of apertures extending through the first position, the enclosed structure enclosing the rotating shaft. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the rotating mechanism is circumscribed by a diffuser positioned between the first and second positions. 
     
     
         8 . A device for enhancing cooling of items within a cooler, comprising:
 a watertight compartment comprising a power source and motor housed therewithin, the power source operably coupled to the motor for providing energy thereto;   a rotating mechanism operably coupled to the motor, the motor providing rotatable power to the rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism positioned on the device between a first position and a second position;   an inlet positioned at or near the first position; and   an outlet positioned at or near the second position;   wherein the device is configured for a fluid substance to enter the device through the inlet and exit the device through the outlet;   wherein the device is mobile and separable from the cooler; and   wherein the device is a separate unit.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the rotating mechanism is an impeller. 
     
     
         10 . (canceled) 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the inlet is at or near a lower portion of the cooler and the outlet is at or near an upper portion of the cooler. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the fluid substance is water contained in the cooler. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the inlet is positioned at a lower portion of the device. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the outlet is positioned at a lower portion of the device. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the outlet is positioned at or above an upper portion of the device. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the power source comprises at least one battery. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one battery is rechargeable. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the power source is solar energy. 
     
     
         19 . A system for enhancing cooling of items within a cooler, comprising:
 a fluid substance within the cooler; and   a device comprising:
 a power source operably coupled to a motor; 
 a rotating mechanism operably coupled to the motor, the motor providing rotatable power to the rotating mechanism, the rotating mechanism positioned on the device between a first position and a second position; 
 an inlet positioned at or near the first position; and 
 an outlet positioned at or near the second position; 
   wherein the device is positioned at or near a bottom surface of thee cooler;   wherein the fluid substance enters the device through the inlet and exits the device through the outlet, the fluid substance exiting the device at a higher rate than that of entry and providing circulation of the fluid substance within the cooler to aid in cooling items within the cooler;   wherein the device is mobile and separable from the cooler; and   wherein the device is a separate unit.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19 , wherein the power source and motor are housed within a watertight compartment such that the device is at least partially submersed within the fluid substance.