Patent ID: 9605894
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: F25D

Claim:
1. A bucket assembly, comprising: an outer bucket that includes an elongated slot; an inner bucket that includes an elongated slot and that fits inside of and removably engages with the outer bucket such that the slot of the inner bucket aligns with the slot of the outer bucket; and a cylindrically-shaped insert that includes a space formed between oppositely disposed ends and that surrounds an interior surface of the inner bucket such that the space of the insert aligns with the slot of the inner bucket and the slot of the outer bucket, wherein the interior surface of the inner bucket and the insert have a size and shape to receive a beverage container that holds a liquid, wherein the insert includes a cooling agent to maintain the liquid in the beverage container cold wherein the insert includes an insert connector and the inner bucket includes an inner bucket connector such that the insert connector locks to the inner bucket connector using one of a snap-fit connection, a twist-lock connection, a threaded connection, and a tongue and groove connection.