Combination insulated container and entertainment center

• US 20030139169A1
• Filed: 01/18/2002
• Published: 07/24/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 01/18/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Gregory Arreazola Jr
• Original Assignee: Gregory Arreazola Jr
• Inventors: Arreazola, Gregory Jr.
• Application Number:
  US10/050,345
• Publication Number:
  US 20030139169A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 455/344
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/086 Portable receivers

Abstract

What is disclosed is a combination thermal storage container and entertainment center. The container has a pair of hollow compartments with exterior sidewalls and interior sidewalls. The interior and exterior sidewalls are spaced apart to provide a thermal gap. First and second lid portions have hinges to connect the lids to the first and second compartment, respectively. First and second latching means are provided to secure the lids portions closed. A media playing means; such as a CD-player or cassette tape player, an antenna for receiving radio signals; a radio receiver means and tuning means and speaker are provided for playing audio output from the radio or media playing means. and a volume .adjusting means. The media player, radio receiver & tuning means and speakers are each affixed between one of said exterior sidewalls and a corresponding said interior sidewall. In one embodiment there is also affixed thereto a first aid kit secured to an exterior wall of said compartment and a holder with utensils.

Claims

1. A combination thermal storage container and entertainment center comprising a pair of hollow compartments with exterior sidewalls and interior sidewalls, said interior and exterior sidewalls in spaced relation to provide a thermal gap;

first and second lid portions with hinges to connect said lids to the first and second compartment, respectively;

a first and second latching means and a first and second hinge means;

a media processing means;

antenna for receiving signals;

a radio receiver means and tuning means for audible output from the radio or media processing means;

at least one speaker, and a volume adjusting means.

2. The combination storage container and entertainment center of claim 1, wherein said media processing, radio receiver, tuning means is affixed between one of said exterior sidewalls and a corresponding said interior sidewall.

3. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 1 also comprising a media player processing means including a cassette tape player.

4. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 1, also comprising a media player center which includes a compact disc media player.

5. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 1 wherein also providing a first aid kit secured to an exterior wall of said compartment and means for holding utensils.

6. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 1 also including a pair of handles on opposing sides with hinge mechanisms to facilitate lifting of said device.

7. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 1 wherein also having rollers.

8. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 1 wherein also having a plug and closable drain which is in fluid communication with the interior of said compartment.

9. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 5 wherein the first aid kit which is mounted to the compartment has a hinged box enclosure having a pair of opposing handle portions, a whistle, band-aid, antiseptic, first aid manual and snake bite kit.

10. The combination thermal storage container and entertainment center of claim 1 wherein said lids having cushioned pads disposed within said lid portions.