Patent ID: 6851276
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: A45C,B60N,F25D,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A storage device for drink containers including a reservoir for a temperature conditioning material and multiple holders arranged in the reservoir, each of said holders being configured for locating a drink container (as hereinbefore defined) with a substantial portion of the same immersed in the temperature conditioning material when in use, the holders being in the form of sleeves arranged to extend into said temperature conditioning material and the sleeves having gaps or apertures to permit the temperature conditioning material to reach the immersed drink containers, whereby the drink container is removable therefrom for consumption and returnable thereto for temperature conditioning; a first resilient member associated with each of said holders, said first member being formed with a number of displaceable elements arranged in a normal position to substantially cover the associated holder and to be displaceable while engaging said drink container when same is located in said associated holder, said storage device having at least one wall member surrounding said reservoir and a top member with apertures providing access to respective holders, each aperture being adapted to receive a collar arranged substantially co-axial with the sleeves, and the collar incorporating said first resilient member with said elements extending radially inwardly therefrom.