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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 10, 2002
Kurt Kreutzman, Cary, IL (US);
Don Prestley, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Dennis Broeske, Wonder Lake, IL (US);
Steve Ehardt, Algonquin, IL (US);
John R. Califf, Carpentersville, IL (US);
John Konieczka, Lake Barrington, IL (US);
Jeff Zachwieja, Cary, IL (US);
Stokley-Van Camp, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for a liquid delivery system for a race vehicle to provide the driver of the race vehicle with readily available cool fluids are disclosed. One embodiment is directed to an insulated shell system mounted in the race vehicle which holds a bottle of fluid within the shell. Another embodiment is directed to an insulated pouch mounted in the race vehicle which has a collapsible fluid bladder, a gas bladder and a gel pack within the pouch. Each embodiment has tubing which connects to a valve near the driver's mouth.