Collapsible folding cooler
First Claim
1. A cooler comprising:
- four sides comprised of soft side material to form a rectangle;
a top comprising soft side material attachable to each of the sides;
a bottom comprising soft side material attachable to each of the side, wherein the cooler has an expanded state and a compressed state; and
an elastic strap attachable to the top, wherein the elastic strap or shock cord retains the cooler in the compressed state.
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Abstract
An insulated cooler that can be collapsed is disclosed. The cooler has a securing mechanism that allows a user to maintain the cooler in collapsed state indefinitely as well as reversibly convert the cooler from a collapsed state for storage to an expanded state for use. The securing mechanism may also allow a user to secure an item, such as a towel, to the exterior of the cooler while in the expanded state. The cooler can have a bottom, one or more sides, and a top. The shape of the coolers can be determined by selecting an appropriate number of side faces. The exterior of the cooler may have pockets, handles, or adjustable straps to increase the usefulness of the cooler. The securing mechanism may also be used to selectively secure an object or item onto the cooler when the cooler is in an expanded state.
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20 Claims
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1. A cooler comprising:
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four sides comprised of soft side material to form a rectangle;
a top comprising soft side material attachable to each of the sides;
a bottom comprising soft side material attachable to each of the side, wherein the cooler has an expanded state and a compressed state; and
an elastic strap attachable to the top, wherein the elastic strap or shock cord retains the cooler in the compressed state. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A cooler comprising:
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a bottom;
at least one side;
a top, wherein at least one of the bottom, at least one side, or top comprises a substantially pliable material, such that the cooler is adapted to be collapsed from an expanded state; and
means for retaining the cooler in a collapsed state. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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