Patent ID: 8127565
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: A47F,A47G,F25D

Abstract:
1. A refrigerating device for keeping food cold comprising: (a) a generally cylindrical base having a first side, a second side, a top side, top edge, a bottom surface, and a cavity on the top side; (b) a removable serving bowl for inserting into the cavity, wherein when the bowl is disposed in the cavity, a first slot is formed between the bowl and an inside wall of the base on the first side and a second slot is formed between the bowl and an inside wall of the base on the second side; (c) a first half-dome cover component and a second half-dome cover component, the first half-dome cover component and the second half-dome cover component are each pivotally attached to the base such that the first half-dome cover component can slide into the first slot and the second half-dome cover component can slide into the second slot; (d) a gasket disposed on both a side edge of the first half-dome cover component and on a side edge of the second half-dome cover component, wherein the gasket helps to create a seal between the first half-dome cover component and the second half-dome cover component; (d) a cooling coil and a compressor disposed in the base near the bottom surface, wherein the cooling coil and compressor are for cooling an item in the removable serving bowl; and (e) a power source operatively connected to the cooling coil and the compressor.