Patent ID: 8356723
Filing Date: 2013-01-22
Classification: A01K,A45C,F25C

Abstract:
1. A portable ice chest, comprising: a) a container body having an outer shell, an inner shell and an insulative layer in between the inner and outer shells; b) the container body having a bottom panel, front panel, rear panel, left and right side panels and an open top; c) a pair of lids affixed to the container body, each lid pivotally attached to the container body at a side panel, one lid attached to the left side panel, the other lid attached to the right side panel; d) a first operator that includes a first pedal and that enables a user to open a first of the lids with foot applied pressure on the first pedal; e) a second operator that includes a second pedal that enables a user to open a second of the lids with foot applied pressure on the second pedal; f) a pair of linkages that connect each pedal to a lid, each said linkage being positioned at a side panel; and g) wherein the first pedal and second pedal each extend substantially from the front to the rear panels, and can be accessible from either the front or rear panel of the container.