Raymond A Wicker

US Patent:

62062239, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Dec 13, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/458712

Inventors:

Raymond A. Wicker - Gillette WY

International Classification:

B65D53/00

US Classification:

220375

Abstract:

A light-weight, spill resistant, easy to use barrel-shaped can cooler receptacle having a foam main body with a mating foam lid that are snug to the can and are leashed together by a flexible hinge. The can cooler is capable of receiving, protecting from spill, and keeping chilled a single soda or beer can. The main, lower body of the can cooler has a sloped upper surface to facilitate easy insertion of a can. The lid has a similarly sloped surface so as to enable an even, flush mating with the lower body. The lid can be quickly mated with the body of the receptacle without the need for any twisting or turning of the lid. Both the main body and lid are snug against the surface of the can, and are thus retained by friction. The lid may be opened and closed with the thumb and index finger of a single hand.