Sportsman's box portable cooler

Abstract

The sportsman box is a wheeled cooler with a lid and cover to that lid forming a compartment for containing a tackle box or a dry storage box or a condiment container with a cutting board and built in ruler. The cooler has a handle for pushing or pulling. In some models, the cooler has a split cover which allows the user to gain access to the cold section of the cooler for inserting or removing items such as food, beverages, and the like without requiring the user to remove all items from the other side of the lid. The cooler may be made in a variety of sizes and colors to suit the wishes of the user.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe present invention relates generally to consumer goods, and more particularly, relating to cooler boxes used by persons fishing, hunting, picnicking, and by others who use coolers for food and beverages and where there is a benefit to having a cooler box which also has compartments for fishing tackle, condiments, or other items.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONPeople who fish, who hunt, who attend sporting events, who picnic, and many others use cooler boxes to store and keep beverages and food cool as well as, when desired, storing freshly-caught fish or game to prevent spoilage. These people often have needs for additional storage for such items as fishing tackle, hunting items, condiments, licenses, and the like. At present, carrying these additional items means bringing additional storage boxes or containers. Further, in some cases, the user needs a cutting board for associated purposes, for example, filleting fish or trimming meat or preparing food. For those...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The preferred embodiments of the present invention also provide an easy means for the user to transport the invention from place to place due to the inclusion of wheels and a handle.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention further provide means for the user to store fishing tackle, condiments, or whatever else the user might wish to store where said storage is easily accessed.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention further provide means for the user to have a cutting board surface on which said user can cut fish or other items without having to lug along a separate cutting board.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention further provide means for the user to obtain access to the lower portion of the insulated cooler whether to add or remove food items or to add caught fish. This access is obtained through use of an access hatch where said hatch has the added benefit of allowing the user such access without having to raise the entire lid. In the case of a lid which is hinged, without the access hatch, it would be necessary to remove all items from the top of the insulated cooler to prevent said items from spilling onto the ground or other surface.

Problems solved by technology

The result is often condensation on the items, waste of cooler box space, or difficulty in locating particular items as the ice melts and items shift.

It is not desirable to put mayonnaise in ice for long periods.

Carrying a fully-loaded cooler box can be difficult for some and nearly -impossible for other persons.

None of the prior art teaches this combination of features.

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