Patent ID: 6253950
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A floating cooler configured in accordance with a predetermined animal which includes:a buoyant, thermally insulated housing, said housing including a bottom portion and a side portion connected to the bottom portion and extending upward therefrom and forming an open surface therebetween, wherein said open enclosure defines a cavity, and wherein said housing has an exterior configuration which is generally shaped as a portion of a body characteristic of the predetermined creature;a buoyant, thermally insulated lid openly connected to said side portion in a manner to generally seal said cavity, wherein the lid includes an exterior configuration which is generally shaped as another portion of the body which is characteristic of the predetermined creature;at least one appendage extending from said housing, wherein said appendage includes an exterior configuration which is generally shaped as an appendage characteristic of said predetermined creature and wherein said appendage is sufficiently buoyant to maintain said cooler with a predetermined weight capacity afloat, said appendages being configured with an open receptacle surface for receiving a beverage therein.