Cooler and umbrella assembly

• US 7,143,601 B1
• Filed: 04/30/2004
• Issued: 12/05/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Beach Friend, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Beach Friend, Inc.
• Inventors: Jimenez, Joaquin
• Primary Examiner(s): Tapolcai, William E.
• Application Number:
  US10/836,719
• Time in Patent Office: 949 Days
• Field of Search: 624571-4579, 625/29, 625/30, 623/71, 135/16, 206/216, 206/427, 220/592.03
• US Class Current: 62/457.7
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 23/12 Arrangements of compartments additional to cooling compartments; Combinations of refrigerators with other equipment, e.g. stove
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 2400/10 Refrigerator top-coolers
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 2400/12 Portable refrigerators
• CPC Class Codes: F25D 2400/38 Refrigerating devices characterised by wheels

Abstract

The cooler is a standard piece of recreational equipment. This device combines the utility of a cooler with an umbrella, a radio, speakers, and a bottle opener. Because this device combines all three functions in one device the consumer is not required to purchase or carry each item separately. A handle and wheels have been installed on this device to allow the user an easy way to transport this device.

Claims

1. A device which combines additional features in a cooler and which is comprised of

a. cooler,

b. an AM/FM radio and CD player,

c. speakers,

d. bottle opener,

e. umbrella,

f. umbrella housing,

g. telescoping tube, and

h. means of access,

wherein the cooler is a standard cooler and is molded as an integral, single piece;

wherein a lid is provided;

wherein the lid allows access to the items in the cooler;

wherein the means of access allows the user to put items into the cooler and take items from the cooler;

wherein said means of access is comprised of a plurality of latches and corresponding hinges;

wherein said AM/FM radio and CD player is positioned in the first side of the device;

wherein said speakers are on either side of the AM/FM radio and CD player located on the first side;

wherein said bottle opener is located on the front right hand corner of the first side of this device;

wherein said umbrella housing houses the telescoping tube;

wherein wheels have been provided;

wherein the handle allows a user to pull this device from the front.

2. The device as described in claim 1, wherein said means of access further allows rotation of the cooler lid to approximately a ninety degree angle.

3. The device as described in claim 1, wherein said telescoping tube further allows the height adjustment of the umbrella.

4. The device as described in claim 1, wherein the umbrella is opened and closed by use of a pivot point.

5. The device as described in claim 1, wherein the umbrella can be opened, closed, retracted and stowed in the umbrella holder or latch located on the back side panel of the cooler.