Patent ID: 6067745
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A thermal insulated enclosure for refrigeration of perishable items comprising: a thermal insulated box structure having a storage compartment and a removable top lid for enclosing the storage compartment having an exterior surface and a generally rectangular opening formed therein; and an insert member including a flange member and a duct member, said duct member defined by a tubular section received within said opening, said flange member peripherally engaging said exterior surface of said top lid and extending outwardly of said section of said duct member, a plurality of substantially uniform width and uniform length deflectable teeth formed integrally with said flange member and overlying said opening, said teeth having a normal position in said opening parallel to said exterior surface of said top lid and being deflected inwardly so as to retentively engage said items between said teeth and said tubular section (of said duct member enabling said items to be passed to said storage compartment by deflecting said teeth, which then return to said normal position.