US 2003004226441 cs) United States «2 Patent Application Publica MN (10) Pub. No.: US 2003/0042264 Al Stanwix et al. (43) Pub, Dat Mar. 6, 2003 (54) COOLER Publication Classification (1) Int BOSD 81/38; BOSD 83/72; (76) taventors: Leslie Stanwis, Frankiowo, CO (US); FISD 308 Jill Pitcher, Franktow, CO (US) (52) US. Cl. 220/892.21; 621371; 62/4572 ABSTRACT jem having improved insulative properties. The n includes, in various preferred embodiments, Correspondence Address NN L WEBB »0. BOX 951 thicker sidewalls having insulative materials with improved CONIFER, CO 80433 thermal qualities, one or more reflective surfaces, a Sealing ‘mechanism to minimize the leakage of cold air, an insulative apron for containing cold air around the contents of the (21) Appl. No: 09/943,978 cooler, compression mechanisms for compressing the upper lid against the side walls of the cooler and many other 22) Filed Sep. 1, 2001 features to improve the thermal benefit of the cooler.Patent Application Publication Mar. 6, 2003 Sheet 1 of 7 US 2003/0042264 AlPatent Application Publication Mar. 6, 2003 Sheet 2 of 7 US 2003/0042264 Al Figure 3