Patent ID: 6182465
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: B65D,F25D

Abstract:
A portable cooler, comprising:an outer shell portion, said outer shell portion including a base portion, a pair of opposing side portions, and a pair of opposing end portions, said base portion, said pair of opposing side portions, and said pair of opposing end portions defining a cavity therein;a handle portion in communication with said outer shell portion, said handle portion being movable between an open position wherein said cavity is exposed and a closed position allowing said cooler assembly to be grasped and transported; andan insert portion positioned within said cavity, said insert having a pair of opposing side portions that are aligned with said pair of opposing side portions of said outer shell portion, and a pair of opposing end portions that are aligned with said pair of opposing end portions of said insert portion each having an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface of said opposing end portions and said opposing side portions having a water-resistant barrier coating;wherein said insert portion is constructed of a paper material and has a handle opening formed in each of said opposing end walls.