IP Library Granted Patent US 11,877,676
Granted Patent B2
US 11,877,676 · App. 17/668,135 · Granted Jan 23, 2024

Bowl and method of forming a bowl

Inventors: Kyle Ellison (Austin, TX); Dustin Bullock (Austin, TX); Colin Darling (Austin, TX)
Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
A47G19/02A01K5/0114
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Patent No.
US 11,877,676
App. No.
17/668,135
Granted
Jan 23, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A bowl may be configured to include an outer body, an inner body, an internal cavity between the outer body and inner body, and a bottom. The bottom may further include a plurality of bungholes positioned on the bottom, a circular foot comprising a plurality of bungs configured to engage the plurality of bungholes to secure the circular foot to the bottom.

Claims (37)

1. A bowl comprising:

an outer body;

an inner body;

an internal cavity comprising at least one opening, wherein the internal cavity comprises a vacuum, wherein the at least one opening is configured to provide a conduit to the internal cavity, and wherein the at least one opening further comprises a resin configured to seal the at least one opening; and

a bottom comprising a circular foot configured to support the bowl on a surface, wherein the bottom further comprises an end cap, and wherein the end cap is configured to cover the at least one opening.

2. The bowl of claim 1 , wherein the bottom further comprises a plurality of bungholes, and the circular foot comprising a plurality of bungs, wherein the plurality of bungs is configured to engage the plurality of bungholes to secure the circular foot to the bottom.

3. The bowl of claim 2 , wherein the circular foot is a rubber.

4. The bowl of claim 2 , wherein the circular foot is a polymer.

5. The bowl of claim 1 , further comprising an outer surface and wherein the outer surface comprising a powder coating or a paint.

6. The bowl of claim 1 , wherein the bowl is formed of one or more of stainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titanium alloy, or a polymer, and wherein the inner body is stainless steel, aluminum, an aluminum alloy, titanium, a titanium alloy, or a polymer.

7. A bowl comprising:

an outer body;

an inner body;

an insulated internal cavity between the outer body and the inner body,

wherein the internal cavity further comprises at least one opening, and

wherein the at least one opening further comprises a resin configured to seal the opening; and

a bottom comprising an end cap, a circular foot, and a plurality of bungholes,

wherein the end cap is configured to cover the at least one opening,

wherein the circular foot comprises a plurality of bungs, and

wherein the plurality of bungs is configured to engage the plurality of bungholes to secure the circular foot to the bottom.

8. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein the insulated inner cavity is a vacuum, and wherein the at least one opening is in fluid communication with the insulated inner cavity.

9. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein the circular foot is a rubber.

10. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein the circular foot is a polymer.

11. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein the end cap further comprises a recess and wherein the circular foot is positioned within the recess.

12. The bowl of claim 11 , wherein the end cap further comprises a stamped logo.

13. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein the bowl further comprises a disk attached to the bottom of the bowl.

14. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein the bottom comprises at least six bungholes and wherein the circular foot comprises at least six bungs.

15. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein the circular foot is removable.

16. The bowl of claim 7 , wherein a ratio of a diameter of the bowl to a height of the bowl is at or between 2 and 3 to 1.

17. A bowl comprising:

an outer body;

an inner body;

an insulated internal cavity between the outer body and the inner body; and

a bottom comprising an end cap, a circular foot, and a plurality of bungholes,

wherein the end cap is configured to cover a plurality of openings,

wherein the circular foot comprises a plurality of bungs, wherein the plurality of bungs is configured to engage the plurality of bungholes to secure the circular foot to the bottom, and

wherein the foot is not flush with the bottom.

Assignments (2)
PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 23, 2023
From: YETI COOLERS, LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 064074/0808 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 10, 2022
From: ELLISON, KYLE; BULLOCK, DUSTIN R.; DARLING, COLIN
To: YETI COOLERS, LLC
Reel/Frame 058972/0957 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 16890445 · Jun 2, 2020
Continuation 16146692 · Sep 28, 2018
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