Portable Cooler

Abstract

The portable cooler is a portable refrigeration system for selectively and adjustably cooling a removable container, such as a beer keg, for example. The portable cooler includes a housing that defines an open interior region for removably receiving the keg. A door is pivotally mounted to the housing, providing the user with selective access to the open interior region. A refrigeration device is mounted within the housing, adjacent the container, and may be powered by an external power supply or by rechargeable batteries, also received within the housing. Wheels are pivotally mounted to a lower end of the housing, and a handle is mounted to an upper end of the housing, allowing the user to selectively transport the housing and keg.

1 . A portable cooler comprising:
 a housing with an opening to an interior region adapted for removably receiving a removable container therein;   an electrically powered refrigeration device for selectively and adjustably cooling a container received within the interior region; and   a rechargeable battery adapted to power the refrigeration device.   
     
     
         2 . The portable cooler of  claim 1  wherein the interior region is further adapted for removably receiving shelving. 
     
     
         3 . The portable cooler of  claim 2  wherein the housing features an aperture adapted to removably receive a plug or a keg tap. 
     
     
         4 . The portable cooler of  claim 3  wherein the upper surface of the housing includes a bar. 
     
     
         5 . The portable cooler of  claim 4  wherein the housing features at least one seat for positioning a person at the level of the bar. 
     
     
         6 . The portable cooler of  claim 1  further comprising a door for selectively sealing and covering the opening. 
     
     
         7 . The portable cooler of  claim 1  further comprising at least one wheel so that the cooler and any received containers may be selectively and guidedly transported via the wheel(s). 
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . A transformable cooler comprising:
 a housing with an opening to an interior region adapted for removably receiving large containers, the interior region further adapted for removably receiving shelving to support small containers received within the interior region;   a door for selectively sealing and covering the opening;   an electrically powered refrigeration device for selectively and adjustably cooling container(s) received within the interior region;   an aperture at the top of the housing adapted to removably receive a keg tap or a plug;   a rechargeable battery adapted to power the refrigeration device.   
     
     
         10 . The cooler of  claim 9   9  further comprising a power adapter, wherein the power adapter is configured to electrically power an external device. 
     
     
         11 . The portable cooler of claim further comprising at least one wheel so that the cooler and any received containers may be selectively and guidedly transported via the wheel(s). 
     
     
         12 . The portable cooler of  claim 11  adapted to be transported along the wheel(s) via the force of an automobile. 
     
     
         13 . A portable cooler comprising:
 a housing with an opening to an interior region adapted for removably receiving a removable container therein, and wherein the upper surface of the housing includes a bar;   a door for selectively sealing and covering at least a portion of the opening;   an electrically powered refrigeration device for selectively and adjustably cooling a container received within the interior region;   at least one wheel so that the cooler and any received containers may be selectively and guidedly transported via the wheel(s); and   a rechargeable battery adapted to power the refrigeration device.   
     
     
         14 . The portable cooler of  claim 13  wherein the interior region is further adapted for removably receiving shelving. 
     
     
         15 . The portable cooler of  claim 14  wherein the housing features an aperture adapted to removably receive a plug or a keg tap. 
     
     
         16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . The portable cooler of  claim 13  adapted to be transported along the wheel(s) via the force of an automobile. 
     
     
         18 . The portable cooler of  claim 17  wherein said rechargeable battery may be electronically connected to the electronic system of the automobile via the trailer hitch receptacle. 
     
     
         19 . The portable cooler of  claim 13  adapted to be transported along the wheels in the manner of a hand cart. 
     
     
         20 . The portable cooler of  claim 17  wherein said rechargeable battery may be electronically connected to a solar panel on said bar. 
     
     
         21 . The portable cooler of  claim 17  further comprising a second door, wherein the second door is configured to selectively seal and cover at least a second portion of the opening, wherein the second portion of the opening is different that the portion of the opening sealed and covered by the door. 
     
     
         22 . The portable cooler of  claim 11  wherein the external device includes one of:
 a blender; 
 a microwave; 
 a television; 
 a radio; or 
 a video game.