Patent ID: 7918362
Filing Date: 2011-04-05
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A transparent, portable secure container comprising: a plurality of wall panels joined together to form the container, such that the plurality of wall panels conforms to outside dimensions of a retail package for alcoholic beverages within a spacing tolerance of less than one and one half inches (3.8 cm) to provide a space between the outside dimensions of the retail package and the plurality of wall panels forming the container, with at least one exterior dimension of the container being greater than ten inches (25.4 cm) and no exterior dimension of the container being greater than twenty inches (50.8 cm); a door panel coupled to the container via a hinge; and a lock for securing the container by locking the door panel in a closed position; wherein the plurality of wall panels and the door panel are formed of a lightweight, durable structural material, such that the container is portable; wherein at least one of the wall panels or the door panel is transparent, such that the container provides an interior view when the door is in the closed position; and wherein the retail package has a capacity of at least six individual alcoholic beverage units and is selected from a group consisting of a retail package holding at least twelve single-serving 12-ounce cans and a retail package holding at least twenty-four 12-ounce beer cans.