Barrel

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to the portable coolers sector, these coolers are engineered to carry beverages and perishable goods across various environments. These vessels utilize a range of cooling methods including meltable ice cubes, compact gel packs and mechanical refrigeration units. Constructed from materials such as plastic, velcro and foam; these portable coolers attempt to minimize water loss and may enhance cooling efficiency. Despite these advancements there remains a significant demand for a more efficient portable cooling vessel that can improve performance and address existing challenges. The necessity for a more efficient portable cooling solution, underscores the potential for innovation within this sector. Customers continuously seek products that can better meet their needs in diverse settings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention comprises an elongated plastic container and an elongated foam insulator, wherein the plastic container may be placed inside the foam insulator. These two embodiments work in conjunction to slow the thawing process of frozen water, furthermore; the melted water may be fully contained inside the plastic barrel. The elongated plastic container comprises a twelve-inch-long body and seven inches in circumference, wherein a three-inch hollow compartment is located at its center. In this example, the three-inch-long hollow cavity may facilitate the upward movement of cool air, wherein a vortex effect is created as it ascends. The plastic container may retain up to a gallon of water within and is retractable, in this example; the plastic vessel may be conveniently stored inside a freezer where it can remain frozen until further use. The circular elongated foam insulator comprises a twelve-inch-long circular body and nine inches in circumference. A one-inch-thick circular wall on the foam insulator, may provide effective protection for the plastic container.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Embodiments for this invention may be better understood with the following brief descriptions of the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the plastic barrel.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the foam insulator.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the top measurements for the plastic barrel.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the side measurements for the plastic barrel.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the top measurements for the foam insulator.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the side measurements for the foam insulator.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the assembly process for the plastic barrel and foam insulator.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the assembly for the plastic barrel and foam Insulator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The inventor has developed a portable plastic barrel designed specifically for the portable cooler market. This innovative vessel may enhance cooling for cans, plastic bottles and perishable items. This innovative plastic design may effectively retain melted water, in this example; the contents remain chilled for an extended duration while preventing any risk of water contamination for perishables. The present invention is described in enabling detail in the following examples, which may depict more than one embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 1, 3 and 4 may demonstrate to the person with skill in the art, a physical representation of the teachings for this example. The portable barrel FIG. 1 is made from plastic, in this example; the circular elongated body FIG. 4 (3) connects to circular spaces FIG. 3 (1, 2), wherein the top and bottom of the circular body connect; thus, forming the plastic container. The plastic container FIG. 1 may have a twelve-inch-long body FIG. 4 (3) and a circumference of seven inches FIG. 3 (1), wherein enough space, between the outer circumference FIG. 3 (1) and the inner circumference FIG. 3 (2) configures to create a hollow reservoir for water storage. As illustrated on FIG. 3, a hollow center cavity FIG. 3 (2) is positioned at the center of the plastic barrel FIG. 1 in this example, the surface space between FIG. 3 (2) and FIG. 3 (1) configures to create the hollow space where the water is stored. The three-inch circumference FIG. 3 (2) may not be limited to its specifications, in this example; the scope of its measurements may vary, wherein a circular or square cavity may be implemented throughout the construction process. The center cavity FIG. 3 (2) extends twelve inches long FIG. 4 (3) from top to bottom of the plastic barrel FIG. 1. The circular body of the barrel FIG. 1 may be constructed from plastic, in this example; plastic may give the side wall FIG. 4 (3) and the circular surfaces FIG. 3 (1, 2) a more rugged body, wherein the gallon of water may be fully contained within. A further embodiment of the plastic container FIG. 1 is the actual block of ice that forms inside the plastic barrel, in this example; measurements on FIG. 3 (1, 2) and FIG. 4 (3) may give the reader a visual perspective of the size of the frozen block of ice inside the plastic container FIG. 1. The frozen block of ice prolongs the thawing process, in this example; the plastic container FIG. 1 may fully contain the melted water within. The plastic container FIG. 1 may result in an effective plastic vessel, one that may contain cans, plastic bottles and perishables cool for longer periods due to its embodiments FIGS. 1, 3 and 4. An additional embodiment of the frozen barrel FIG. 1 is a foam insulator FIG. 2 in this example; the foam insulator FIG. 2 surrounds and compliments the plastic barrel FIG. 1. This pairing may be better understood by examining FIGS. 2, 5 and 6. A front view of the foam insulator FIG. 2 comprises a twelve-inch-long body FIG. 6 (6) and a circumference of nine inches FIG. 5 (4), wherein a seven-inch circumference FIG. 5 (5) is located at its center. Measurements for the hollow center compartment FIG. 5 (5) configures the outer measurements of the plastic container FIG. 3 (1), in this example these measurements may assure that the plastic container FIG. 1 conveniently fits inside the foam insulator FIG. 2 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The skilled artisan may rely on these specifications provided by FIGS. 3, 4, 5 and 6 to visualize the actual size of the portable barrel. Additional FIGS. 7 and 8 provide a visible mode of assembly, in this example; a top circular diameter of 9.3 inches FIG. 8 may be needed to place the plastic barrel FIG. 1 into the foam insulator FIG. 2 for transport. Furthermore FIG. 7 may depict a before mounted position for the barrel FIG. 1 and the foam insulator FIG. 2 into the backpack FIG. 7. The embodiments presented for the frozen barrel have been described in detail for the purpose of improving the portable coolers sector. This portable plastic vessel highlights the ability to maintain cooling for extended periods while ensuring complete water retention, eliminating the need for fast melting ice cubes, detachable water reservoirs and gel packs. The frozen barrels physical features are configured in its measurements, they describe a different approach to previous art and may be visibly apparent to the skilled artisan in this field. The teachings of this art may not cover all the possible applications, furthermore; the embodiments mentioned above are examples of a broader invention and describe the scope of the present invention.