Patent ID: 6126124
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
A removable perforated tray for coolers for separating food items from melted ice to prevent the food items from sitting in water comprising, in combination:a tray portion having a generally rectangular configuration, the tray portion being defined by opposed long side edges, opposed short end edges, and four corners, the tray portion being constructed of a plurality of interconnecting horizontal and vertical ribs whereby spaces are created between interconnections of adjacent horizontal and vertical ribs, the tray portion being dimensioned for being received within an interior of a cooler;four corner collars extending through large openings of the tray portion inwardly of the four corners thereof, the collar being defined by open upper and lower ends, the open upper ends having a peripheral flange disposed thereon, a lower portion of the collars being externally threaded and being engaged by an internally threaded washer on an underside of the tray portion, the open lower ends each having a support leg extending outwardly thereof;a central collar extending through a large opening in a central portion of the tray portion, the central collar being defined by open upper and lower ends, the open upper end having a peripheral flange disposed thereon, a lower portion of the central collar being externally threaded and being engaged by an internally threaded washer on the underside of the tray portion, the open lower end having a support leg extending outwardly thereof.