Eric Niebolte

US Patent:

8621885, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Aug 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/199088

Inventors:

Eric P. Niebolte - Highlands Ranch CO, US

International Classification:

F25D 3/08

US Classification:

624574

Abstract:

A container for accepting and retaining bottles or cans for the purpose of insulating or bringing them to a desired temperature range is disclosed. A preferred embodiment includes a hollow upper section with an internal cylindrical portion that has an upper edge. The upper section includes an internal frusto-conical section with a slotted aperture that commences from the cylindrical portion and extends away from the cylindrical portion. The device also includes a hollow base section that is adapted for engaging the upper section. The arrangement accommodates cans as well as bottles, and allows drinking from either type of container while retaining the container.