Tragbare Kühleinheit

Isolierbehälter

GEHÄUSE MIT THERMISCHER WÄRMEDÄMMUNG

GEHÄUSE MIT THERMISCHER WÄRMEDÄMMUNG

Re-usable insultated container

DRINKS BOTTLE COOLING ACCESSORY

A drinks bottle of the type commonly used by sports players complete with a re-usable pre-frozen removable insert to provide a most effective cooling means for the refreshment liquid contained within the drinks bottle. The insert may be of plastics material eg polypropylene, and is filled prior to assembly, with a freezing solution. The end cap and a flange at one end of the insert are each provided with holes for the passage of the drinks liquid.

Heat transfer apparatus using two seperated liquids within a container

A heat transfer device 10 comprises a hollow primary container having an outer surface 12. The container accommodates a first liquid 14, and a hollow auxiliary container 15 which accommodates a second liquid 18. The second liquid has a freezing point less than the freezing point of first liquid. Various liquids may be used, such as propylene glycol, water, ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, glycerol, brine solutions, and refrigerants such as ammonia or ethyl chloride.

Cold- or heat-retaining support or container for beverage/food

A coaster 10 is disclosed as including a volume of a cooling and/or warming agent such as water contained in a space between an upper part 12 and a plate 14 which are fixedly secured with each other. A method of providing such a coaster 10 is also disclosed as including steps of (a) providing an upper part 12; (b) providing a plate 14; (c) fixedly securing the upper part 12 and the plate 14 with each other by sonic welding to form a space therebetween; and (d) introducing a volume of water into the space. After filling of water into the space, the sonic-welded upper part 12 and plate 14 are then placed into a mould for injection moulding with a synthetic polymer, to further fixedly secure a heat insulating, non-slipping and impact resistant member 20 thereto. Parts 12 and 14 may be of plastics material such as acrylic. Instead of a coaster or like support, the invention may be in the form of a container for beverage and/or food.

RECEPTACLE

Drink vessel cooler

INSULATED COOLING ARRANGEMENT WITH REMOVABLE REFRIGERANT GEL CASSETTE

Thermal storage device

The increase in volume of a heat storage medium comprising water or a first eutectic mixture of water and a salt hydrate, when such storage medium passes from the liquid to the solid state, is prevented from occurring by adding 1 to 6% by volume of a second water-salt hydrate eutectic having a lower freezing point to the storage medium.

COOLING DEVICE FOR LIQUIDS IN CONTAINERS

FIREWALL OF A CLOSED AREA

PACKING CUSHION FOR THE THERMAL THERAPY, IN PARTICULAR COOLING THERAPY.

Cold packs system

A pack with Super Absorbent Material (SAM) inside and without refrigerant fluid inside. A system for dispensing a cold pack including a filling unit for taking in a waterproof SAM pack with SAM inside and without refrigerant fluid inside and adding refrigerant fluid to an inside of the SAM pack, producing a refrigerant pack. Apparatus for producing a cold pack including a SAM source, a source of refrigerant fluid, a bag filler for filling a bag with a mixture of SAM and refrigerant fluid, producing a refrigerant pack, and a cooler for cooling the refrigerant pack, thereby producing a cold pack. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Portable cooler

Container

CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING EQUINE SEMEN

In order to simply and safely transport a sample of semen (110), the semen (110) is mixed and diluted with a dual sugar (sucrose and glucose) extender in a ratio of up to 10:1(v/v) by inducting the semen (110) into a semen storage device, e.g., a large volume syringe (110), having extender therein. A refrigerant pack (112) with solid foam coolant is placed on top of the thermoregulating plate (108a), and the container is closed using a lid (102). The closed container is then placed in a light weight double-walled cardboard box (106) that exhibits considerable structural strength, increases the insulation, absorbs ambient moisture and protects the rigid foamed plastic container (102) during transit.

METHOD AND THERMALLY ACTIVE CONVECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ABSTRACTING HEAT WITH CIRCULATION INTERMEDIATE THREE DIMENSIONAL-PARITY HEAT TRANSFER ELEMENTS IN BI-PHASE HEAT EXCHANGING COMPOSITION

Apparatus for abstracting heat comprises a container charged with a first liquid and with small auxiliary containers free to circulate in the first liquid. Each of the small auxiliary containers is charged with a second liquid. The first and second liquids each have a selected temperature of transformation that facilitates use of the apparatus to heat or cool a substance contacted by the apparatus.

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR PACKAGING CARBONIC SNOW IN A PLASTIC FILM

L'invention concerne un procédé d'emballage de neige carbonique dans un sachet en film plastique, dans lequel on injecte un fluide présentant une température inférieure à la température de rosée de l'air au contact et à l'intérieur du sachet en film plastique, puis on introduit la neige carbonique dans le sachet en film plastique, puis on ferme le sachet en film plastique. L'invention concerne également un dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé.

A STORAGE UNIT FOR MAINTAINING A GENERALLY CONSTANT TEMPERATURE

A storage unit comprises a casing defining an interior space for holding at least one item, a thermal element lining an interior surface of at least one side of the casing, and at least one thermal battery thermally coupled to the thermal element.

Tragbarer Kühlmasse-Behälter

Cold box for serving dairy foods

Cold box for serving dairy foods has reusable cold storage section in lower part of box with detachable lid ...

Container from plastic, in particular for the admission of food.

Es wird ein Behälter aus Kunststoff vorgeschlagen, insbesondere zur Aufnahme von Lebensmitteln, mit einem nach oben offenen Grundkörper (1), einem den Grundkörper (1) verschliessenden Deckel (2) und einem Zusatzfach (4) für ein Kühlelement. Der Deckel (2) ist über ein Scharnier (7) schwenkbar am Grundkörper (1) befestigt, und das Zusatzfach (4) ist von aussen zugänglich und vom Innenraum des Behälters getrennt im Deckel (2) integriert.

Transportund serving mechanism for food.

Es wird eine Transport- und Serviereinrichtung für Nahrungsmittel offenbart, welche eine Servierschale (2) und eine Deckelschale (3) aufweist. Die Servierschale (2) ist mit der ggf. doppelwandigen Deckelschale (3), welche ein Kühlelement aufnehmen kann, abschliessbar.

Serving device for food.

Es wird eine Serviervorrichtung für Nahrungsmittel offenbart, welche eine Servierschale (2) umfassend eine Höhenverstellvorrichtung (4) aufweist. Diese Höhenverstellvorrichtung (4) ist innerhalb der Servierschale (2) gelagert und ermöglicht eine lineare Verschiebung einer Präsentierplatte (6) annähernd parallel zu einer Längsachse der Servierschale (2), welche mit der Höhenverstellvorrichtung (4) wirkverbunden ist. Die Servierschale (2) ist mit einer doppelwandigen Deckelschale (3), welche ein Kühlelement aufnehmen kann, abschliessbar.

Serving device for food.

Es wird eine Serviervorrichtung für Nahrungsmittel offenbart, welche eine Servierschale (2), umfassend eine Höhenverstellvorrichtung (4) aufweist. Diese Höhenverstellvorrichtung (4) ist innerhalb der Servierschale (2) gelagert und ermöglicht eine lineare Verschiebung einer Präsentierplatte (6) annähernd parallel zu einer Längsachse der Servierschale (2), welche mit der Höhenverstellvorrichtung (4) wirkverbunden ist. Die Servierschale (2) ist mit einer doppelwandigen Deckelschale (3), welche ein Kühlelement aufnehmen kann, abschliessbar.

Transporting and serving device for presenting caviar, has serving shell with inner space to store food, and attaching unit provided in lid shell so that lid shell is releasably connected with serving shell in form- and/or force-fit manner

The device (1) has a serving shell (2) with an openable and closable inner space for storing food, and an attaching unit provided in a lid shell (3) such that the lid shell is releasably connected with the serving shell in a form-fit and/or force-fit manner. The inner space is defined between a lid insert and the lid shell, and a cooling element is inserted into the inner space. The serving shell and the lid shell are made of metal, plastic or transparent material. The serving shell and the lid shell are provided with a double wall and a food product-allowable coating.

Shipping product with thermal and mechanical insulation features

COOLING PACKING

SAC OF CONDITIONINGS Of ARTICLES

Improved refrigerant container

COOLER CONTAINER FOR A BEVERAGE BOTTLE.

Isothermal container, in particular for transporting fresh or deep-frozen products

Wrap isothermal and its applications, in particular with packing of frozen products

Refrigerating apparatus

Isothermal container which can be arranged in multiple ways

Refrigerating element, for use with a insulated food bag, comprises parallelepiped shaped cardboard container with partly open side and a flexible plastic bag filled with heat carrying liquid

La présente invention concerne un élément réfrigérant (1) destiné à être placé notamment dans un sac isotherme, constitué d'un contenant (2) et d'un liquide (3) apte à accumuler des frigories, caractérisé en ce que le contenant est formé d'une enveloppe en carton (2) présentant la forme d'un parallélépipède dont l'une des faces est munie d'une ouverture (4) afin de permettre la diffusion des calories frigorigènes du liquide (3) contenu dans une poche (5) en plastique souple logée dans ladite enveloppe (2) en carton.

Bottle cooling plug screwed onto bottle neck - has coaxial hollow tube welded to it, rod closed at other end and containing product with large latent heat of fusion penetrate into bottle interior

L'invention prévoit un bouchon (4) conformé pour obturer le goulot (3) d'une bouteille (2) et solidarisé par sa face intérieure (5) à une tige réfrigérante (6) coaxiale formée d'une enveloppe étanche (11) contenant un produit (16) à grande chaleur latente de liquéfaction. L'invention s'applique au maintien à température d'un liquide contenu dans une bouteille.

PACKAGE HAVING PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS AND METHOD OF USE IN TRANSPORT OF TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE PAYLOAD

The present invention is directed to a transport package which efficiently maintains payload temperature within a predetermined temperature range during delivery through regions having ambient temperatures outside the desired range. The transport package is used for transporting temperature sensitive materials and thermally protecting the materials from cold and hot ambient temperatures in a manner that does not require a power source or other mechanical devices. Aspects of the invention relate to a temperature maintaining packaging system having an outer container, thermal insulation materials and two or more different phase change materials.

FOOD SERVICE DEVICE

A food service device is disclosed, comprising a serving bowl (2) with a height adjustment device (4). The height adjustment device (4) is mounted inside the serving bowl (2) and enables a linear displacement of a presentation plate (6) substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the serving bowl (2), said axis being operatively connected to the height adjustment device (4). The serving bowl (2) can be closed by a double-walled covering bowl (3), which can accommodate a cooling element.

COLLAPSIBLE INSULATED CONTAINER

A collapsible insulated container has a base wall and a peripheral wall with an open end defining an enclosure. The peripheral wall has at least two layers and is divided into elongate pockets between the layers, with foldable crease lines between adjacent pockets. Each pocket contains a flexible-walled, insulating gel pack which substantially fills the pocket. The crease lines may be defined by stitching securing the outer and inner layers of the container together. The gel packs may be surrounded by matting, foam or mesh material which is sewn into the lines of stitching, or may have integral peripheral rims sewn into the lines of stitching. The container is foldable between an erect, open condition and a storage condition in which it is folded along the crease lines into a substantially flattened package.

Novel package system and method

A packaging system having a container, a first radiant barrier covering the exterior of the container, an insulator covering the interior of the container, a second radiant barrier positioned in the container within the insulator for surrounding a payload, a payload surrounded by the second radiant barrier, a first phase change material having a preselected phase change temperature surrounding the payload in close proximity therewith, and a second phase change material having a phase change temperature higher than the first phase change temperature surrounding the first phase change material in close proximity therewith and being in close proximity with the second radiant barrier.

Support or container for food and/or beverages

A coaster 10 is disclosed as including a volume of water contained in a space between an upper part 12 and a plate 14 which are fixedly secured with each other. A method of providing such a coaster 10 is also disclosed as including steps of (a) providing an upper part 12; (b) providing a plate 14; (c) fixedly securing the upper part 12 and the plate 14 with each other by sonic welding to form a space therebetween; and (d) introducing a volume of water into the space. After filling of water into the space, the sonic-welded upper part 12 and plate 14 are then placed into a mould for injection moulding with a synthetic polymer, to further fixedly secure a heat insulating, non-slipping and impact resistant material.

Portable air conditioning unit

Two versions of a portable air conditioning unit (10, 100) are provided. The larger unit (10) is separable into two halves (12, 14) which contain three cold objects (32, 34, 36) such as freezable gels. A series of aluminum baffles (22-30) define a torturous air flow passage through the unit where air passes over each one of the cold objects sequentially to significantly cool the air flow through the unit. The air flow is generated by a fan (38) which can be powered by batteries, AC power, solar power or the like. The second embodiment of the air conditioning unit (100) can be actually carried by the user with a strap to cool the face of the user.

Shipping container

A shipping container for shipping both a set of vessels to be maintained in a frozen state and a set of vessels to be maintained in an unfrozen state during shipment, using a single supply of pre-frozen refrigerant material. The container includes an insulated chest and three trays removably positioned within the chest. The chest has a refrigerant well with one tray positioned immediately adjacent to the well and containing the vessels to be maintained frozen. The two trays positioned away from the well contain the vessels to be maintained in an unfrozed, but yet refrigerated state. The shipping container further includes a storage member to hold items to be shipped with the vessels but not requiring freezing or refrigeration. The chest is sized to receive three kit containers which each contain three trays and a storage member, and the chest is closed with a removable insulated lid.

COOLED STORAGE CONTAINER AND COOLER ACCESSORIES

The present invention includes a storage container having side accessible drawers for the convenient access to contents therein. The storage container includes an inner shell and an outer shell, between which coolant may be placed. A freeze shelf may be placed into the container to aid in temperature control. 1. A storage container comprising:a substantially-sealed container peripheral shell comprising a selectively removable topwall and a primary sidewall defining at least one sidewall aperture;a perforated inner shell, within said peripheral shell, defining a substantially sealed well cavity between said inner shell and at least two sidewalls of said and a substantially-sealed storage cavity between said inner shell and said primary sidewall, said perforations adapted to permit fluid exchange between said storage cavity and said well cavity; anda drawer, dimensioned to fit into said sidewall aperture, having at least a drawer base for the slidable storage of items sealingly contacting said peripheral shell.2. The container of wherein said perforated inner shell includes an inner shell sidewall and an inner shell topwall.3. The container of wherein said topwall includes a topwall cavity directed away from said storage cavity.4. The container of wherein said inner wall perforations are placed at least 10% of the height above a floor of said outer shell.5. The container of wherein said drawer includes a drawer face wall greater than said sidewall aperture corresponding to said drawer.6. An freezable storage accessory pack kit comprising:a casing comprising a freezable fluid medium having a length, width, and thickness, whereby at least one of said length and width is at least 5× greater than said thickness;a rigid retention bar, affixed to said length, spanning a substantial portion of said length; anda substantially sealed cooler comprising a wall, having a groove adapted to accept said retention bar.7. The kit of wherein said casing includes a rigid casing along an ...

Knockdown cooler

A knockdown cooler with a number of removable chilling panels that cool an interior cavity of the cooler without exposing the contents therein to contact with unhygienic ice or water is provided. A collapsible storage member is positioned atop one or more structural support members to suspend the storage member in the chilling cavity, providing exposure to prolonged cooling impetus, a duration that may be prolonged if desired by removing and replacing one or more of the chilling panels without disrupting the contents of the cooler. A method of cooling items such as food, beverages, or the like without exposing the same to unhygienic ice or water in a knockdown cooler that can be assembled or disassembled without tools, mechanical fasteners, or adhesives is also provided.

REFRIGERANT BUNKER AND COOLER EMPLOYING THE REFRIGERANT BUNKER

A refrigerant bunker comprises a refrigerant covering comprising a first thermally insulating material configured to enclose a solid refrigerant and an outer container comprising a container body and a container cover. The container body comprising an outer surface, an inner surface defining a partially enclosed space configured to accept the solid refrigerant and an opening for accessing the partially enclosed space. The container cover is configured for covering the container opening. The container body comprises a second thermally insulating material. A plurality of spacers protrude from the inner surface of the outer container in the partially enclosed space. The plurality of spacers are positioned to have gas fillable gaps between the spacers. Coolers employing the refrigerant bunker are also disclosed.

Beverage cooler

TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR LONG-TERM TRANSPORT AND TRANSPORT CONTAINER, PREFERABLY FOR LONG-TERM TRANSPORT

The invention relates to a transport system for long-term transport of preferably biological material, and to a transport container, preferably for use in said transport system, comprising at least one a measuring device (2), one or more energy accumulators (3), and an isolation vessel (6) that consists of a top (7), a container wall (8) and a base (9). The aim of the invention is to improve handling of the transport container (1) in practice. To this end, the top (7) and the base (9) are provided with one thermally insulated component (10) each and the container wall (8) is designed as a high-vacuum superinsulator (13).

HEAT EXCHANGER, SUCH AS AN EVAPORATOR, CONDENSER OR THE LIKE

The invention relates to a heat exchanger (17), such as an evaporator, a condenser or the like for a refrigeration device, such as a refrigerator (10), a freezer or the like. Said heat exchanger (17), with one of its surfaces, is in an at least substantially thermoconducting contact with a thermal energy storing medium. The inventive heat exchanger is provided with at least one separate receptacle (18, 43) that receives the thermal energy storing medium. Said receptacle has at least one substantially flexible receptacle wall (20, 44) which due to its flexibility can rest tightly on the heat exchanger (17, 38) in a substantially thermoconducting manner.

STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING MEDICAMENT

Kuehler fuer Flaschen Dosen o dgl

Kühlsystem für Getränkezapfvorrichtungen

Kühlsystem für eine Getränkezapfvorrichtung (2) mit einer oder mehreren Kühleinrichtungen (6, 7, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24) und mit einem Aufnahmeraum (12) für einen Getränkecontainer (13), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens eine der Kühleinrichtungen als passive Kühleinrichtung (6, 7, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24), insbesondere als wechselbares Kühlelement, ausgeführt ist, dass die passive Kühleinrichtung (6, 7, 21, 22, 23, 24) im Bereich des Aufnahmeraumes (12) anordenbar ist, und dass sich die passive Kühleinrichtung (6, 7, 21, 22, 23, 24) mindestens über einen Teilbereich der Höhe des Aufnahmeraumes (12) erstreckt.

Cold accumulator containing carbon dioxide, and method and device for manufacturing it

The present invention concerns a method for manufacturing a cold-storage mass of carbon dioxide, and a cold accumulator produced by this method. Its application is in the technical field of conservation of products by refrigeration, e.g. in isothermal containers. The cold accumulator manufactured according to the invention consists of a sheathing (1, 21) made of a material that has a suitable porosity at least in certain places, and a mass of carbon dioxide snow (dry ice) that is trapped in this sheathing. ...

Kombination eines Kastens für Getränkeflaschen und eines darauf passenden Deckels und Verwendung einer solchen Kombination

Kombination (1) eines Kastens (2) für Getränkeflaschen (4) oder für Getränkedosen oder für Getränkekartons und eines auf den Kasten (2) passenden Deckels (3), wobei der Deckel (3) mindestens teilweise aus thermisch isolierendem Material hergestellt ist und/oder der Deckel (3) mit mindestens einem Behälter (6), der mit Kühlmittel gefüllt ist, versehen ist.

Insulating container with an interior for receiving and cooling articles to be cooled

The invention is based on an insulating container with an interior for receiving articles to be cooled, which has a cold generator. Adjoining the interior of the insulating container are cutouts for receiving the articles to be cooled, which cutouts can be charged from the cover surface of the container and are formed in at least one of the walls of the insulating container and which are open laterally towards the interior and the freezing mixture container situated therein, the cold generator being arranged at a spacing from the cutouts, forming an air gap. ...

Thermally insulated reuseable transportation container

Installation for maintaining an isothermal chamber at a low temperature

A casing (5) forming cold reserve of an isothermal box (4) is equipped with a stack of cold accumulating plates (6) behind a door (12). The casing is of insulating material, and is made in such a way that it can be fixed against the ceiling (4) of the isothermal box forming a closed chamber. The casing includes in a vertical face, an air inlet aperture (13), and in its base and opposite the inlet aperture (13), an air outlet aperture (14) associated with a fan (15). The fan (15) is capable of generating an air flow in the casing (5) directed from the inlet aperture (13) towards the outlet aperture (14) and circulating between the cold accumulating plates (6). The electric motor of the fan (15) is supplied by an electrical circuit (16) comprising a thermostatic unit (17) operating the circuit under the control of a temperature sensor (21) disposed in the storage compartment. Each of the inlet (13) and outlet (14) apertures respectively is associated with dampers (24) which come into the ...

DRINK VESSEL COOLER AND STAND

A drink vessel cooler has a relatively heavy base 10, a column 11 upstanding from the base and at least one drink vessel carrier (15 fig 1) mounted at the upper end 12 of the column. The carrier has an inner sleeve 17 sized for surrounding the vessel and an outer sleeve 18 surrounding the inner sleeve. Between the inner and outer sleeves is a region into which a removable coolant container 19 is disposed. The coolant container can be removed from the carrier, chilled and then replaced in the clearance to cool or maintain cool a drink vessel disposed within the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve may be a high thermal conductivity metal, such as aluminium, and the outer sleeve may be a low thermal conductivity material. The coolant may be a high thermal capacity gel material, and the coolant container may be a flexible bag or a rigid annulus. The vessel cooler may include several arms or crossbars 13, and each arm or crossbar may be attached to a drink vessel carrier. The drink vessel which is ...

An installation for maintaining an isothermal chamber at a low temperature

Bottle adapted to thermally condition and/or filter consumable beverages, kit for use with consumable beverages, and a method for customizing bottles

Kit for use with consumable beverages

An air temperature adjustment device

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE PACKING OF CARBON DIOXIDE SNOW OF MEANS OF A KUNSTSTOFFILMS

DEVICE FOR COOLING AN ARTICLE

HEAT EXCHANGER, LIKE EVAPORATORS OR CONDENSORS

PROCEDURE FOR THE COOLING OF PLATTENFÖRMIGEN COOLING SECTIONS AND/OR COOLING PROPERTY AND COOLING PROPERTY DEVICE FOR IT

COOLING ASHES FOR FOOD AND SUCH A THING

SINGLE PACKAGING EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSPORTING, COOLING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF AT LEAST ONE BOTTLE AND THEIR CONTENTS

BEVERAGE COOLING DEVICE

DECANTER FOR COOLING BEVERAGES

Thermal barrier enclosure system

Catcher basket assembly

The invention relates to a catcher basket assembly including a main body, at least one confining container for containing an animal, and at least one directing part in the main body, for assisting to direct the animal from the main body to the confining container. In use, the directing part directs an animal towards one or more confining container and the confining container enables the animal to be visually inspected and sorted without the need to make direct contact with the animal. The invention also relates to a catcher basket assembly for confining and sorting a crab. The invention also relates to a method of use of a catcher basket assembly.

BEVERAGE COOLER CARTON

A beverage cooler carton (10) is intended to receive ice (I) or other cooling means. The carton (10) is made of a material which is impervious to liquid, which may be contained within the carton (10) during use. The carton (10) includes folding end panels (8) which extend continuously between adjacent upper and lower panels (12, 20). There are no seams or breaks in the material around a periphery of the carton (10) which might degrade the ability of the carton (10) to hold a liquid. There is also disclosed is a method of assembling the carton (10).

CONTAINER

CONTAINER ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING EQUINE SEMEN

In order to simply and safely transport a sample of semen. the semen is mixed and diluted with a dual sugar (sucrose and glucose) extender in a ratio of up to 10:1 (v/v) by inducting the semen into a semen storage device, e.g., a large volume syringe having extender therein and optionally disposed within a form-fitting. radiation blocking, sleeve. The semen storage device is placed on a support member located on the floor of a rigid foamed plastic container and covered with a thermoregulating plate also made of a rigid foamed plastic. A refrigerant pack with solid foam coolant is placed on top of the themoregulating plate, and the con- tainer is closed using a lid having a central boss that fits snugly into the mouth of the container, and further has a continuous ridge that fits into a recess formed in the upper edge of the container. The closed container is then placed in a light weight double-walled cardboard box that exhibits considerable structural strength, increases the insulation ...

Thermal insulation container

METHOD AND PACKAGE FOR STORING AND SHIPPING OYSTER LARVAE

HEAT ACCUMULATOR

element of cold storage and its mode of obtaining

THERMAL DEVICE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PRODUCTS, INCLUDING INSTRUCTION LEAFLET.

THERMAL DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY PRODUCTS CARGOES.

Caisse (1) de protection thermique prévue pour y introduire une palette (2) chargée de produits (3) à transporter à une température choisie.

BLOCK OF REFRIGERATION, PROCESS AND INSTALLATION FOR SA PRODUCTION

Isothermic container, e.g. for transporting organs or biological tissues

Emballage isotherme (1) comprenant un conteneur (2) , notamment de forme sensiblement parallélépipédique, comportant des parois latérales (6a-c) et un fond (7) thermiquement isolants, et un couvercle (3) thermiquement isolant adapté pour fermer ce conteneur (2) et définir une enceinte (8) thermiquement isolée.L'emballage isotherme (1) comprend en outre une plaque amovible (10) réalisée dans un matériau transparent. Cette plaque amovible transparente (10) est de préférence placée dans la partie supérieure de l'enceinte (8) à une distance de la face interne (320) du couvercle (3) déterminée pour pouvoir disposer sur la face supérieure (12) de la plaque amovible (10) un ou plusieurs accumulateurs de froid.Utilisation notamment pour le transport d'organes, de substances biologiques et de produits alimentaires.

Cooling receptacle for bottle containing a drink

Ce récipient est du type possédant un corps à section transversale circulaire et incluant des éléments de refroidissement en arc de cercle épousant, d'une part, la courbure de la paroi périphérique du corps et, d'autre part, celle de la bouteille. Selon l'invention, il comprend un corps (3) sensiblement tubulaire et un socle (5) de section circulaire pouvant être introduit dans l'ouverture inférieure du corps (3), la face supérieure du socle (5) comprenant une gorge annulaire (8), qui lui est coaxiale, dans laquelle les extrémités inférieures (4a) des éléments de refroidissement (4) peuvent être introduits avec frottement, de telle sorte que les éléments (4) soient maintenus sur ledit socle (5), des moyens (10 à 13) étant prévus pour fixer de manière amovible le socle (5) au corps (3) du récipient (2).

Coin-operated distributor for refrigerated containers - has refrigerated vertical container stack above extract drawer

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of an ACCUMULATING MASS OF COLD STARTING FROM CARBON AND ACCUMULATING DIOXIDE OBTAINED.

PROCESS AND DEVICE Of PACKING OF DRY ICE IN a PLASTIC FILM

L'invention concerne un procédé d'emballage de neige carbonique dans un sachet en film plastique, dans lequel on met en oeuvre les étapes suivantes : a - on injecte un fluide présentant une température inférieure à la température de rosée de l'air au contact et à l'intérieur du sachet en film plastique, puis b - on introduit la neige carbonique dans le sachet en film plastique, puis c - on ferme le sachet en film plastique. L'invention concerne également un appareil pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé.

HEAT ACCUMULATOR

COOL-KEEPING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF KEEPING AND TRANSPORTATION IN THE DESIRED TEMPERATURE RANGE

PURPOSE: A cool-keeping system is provided to extend the cool-keeping time remarkably by arranging adiabatic material and materials with large latent heat or heat capacity by turns. CONSTITUTION: A cool-keeping system comprises: a first box(10) which is formed by a first wall(12) and a first bottom plate; a lid(40) which covers the upper part of first wall of the first box; a wall member which is parallel with the first wall and includes a second wall installed inside the first box; a first refrigerant interposed between the first wall and the second wall(22); and a second refrigerant placed inside the second wall. © KIPO 2009 ...

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PACKAGING AND THERMALLY-INSULATING AT LEAST ONE PRODUCT

A method of packaging and thermally-insulating at least one product includes placing at least one first coolant member (102) on or adjacent at least one surface of at least one product (101). The at least one product and the at least one first coolant member are placed inside a first thermally-insulated bag (200); placing at least one second coolant member (502, 504, 506, 508) on or adjacent at least one surface of the first thermally-insulated bag. The first thermally- insulated bag and the least one second coolant member are placed inside a second thermally-insulated bag (700).

PORTABLE SYSTEM FOR PRESERVING LABILE MATERIALS

A container system with rigid and flexible components has a rigid container including a lower insulated storage portion and an upper storage portion configured to close and insulate the lower portion. The upper storage portion has a removable lid for quick access. The upper storage portion is removably attached to the lower portion to allow access when needed. The flexible component is configured to be combined with the rigid container by placing the rigid container in an upper pouch i the flexible component. The flexible component is further configured to contain ice and to selectively remove any melted ice via an inner lining to allow a user access to drinkable water when needed.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED TRANSPORT

The invention relates to a method for temperature controlled transport. In the method, temperature controlled products (11) are transported. In the method, a passive transport is used, in which the product (11) is packed in an essentially energy tight transport package (12). In addition, in the method a thermal element (13), by means of which the internal temperature of the transport package (12) is maintained as desired without external energy, is included in the transport package (12). Further, in the method the temperature of the transport package (12) is monitored wirelessly essentially continuously. The invention also relates to a system for temperature controlled transport.

REFRIGERATOR

The invention relates to a refrigerator with at least one insulated inner space, which may be closed by a door (2, 3), with a dispenser (4) accessible from the outer side of the door (2) for dispensing water/ice, arranged in a niche (17) in the door (2) and the rear face of the niche (17) extends into the insulated inner space with the door (2) closed. According to the invention, the rear face of the niche (17) comprises a device (10) for accommodating at least one object (16).

METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND SELLING FROZEN EDIBLE PRODUCTS

A method for displaying and selling frozen edible products from an insulated container equipped with passive cooling means is provided, the method comprising placing frozen edible products which contain particles of ice or other frozen material having a size of from 0.5mm to 10mm in an insulated container which is situated at a point of sale in an ambient temperature environment.

PACKAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLD CHAIN SHIPMENTS

A packaging system for cold chain shipment may include a container having interior surface portions, a plurality of cellulose sheets disposed along the interior surface portions and defining a space configured to receive an item for cold chain shipment, and a cold source disposed within the space and configured to cool the container for cold chain shipment. The packaging system may further include a plurality of cellulose sheets, wherein adjacent sheets of the plurality of cellulose sheets define a plurality of pockets configured to trap air, and wherein the plurality of cellulose sheets are configured to insulate the space.

Temperature Control System

The present invention relates to a transport container which provides mechanical and thermal stability for a load and which container is fabricated as the container is loaded. In particular, the present invention relates to a temperature control system for a container which can be readily transported on aircraft, such as an aircraft container. In the field of logistics, that is the field of movement and supply of produce and materials, in particular in the transport of intermediate and finished products, containers have been developed which safely protect from physical damage a wide variety of product. Food and pharmaceutical products not only need protection from physical shock and pressures but also require temperature stability during transportation; otherwise goods can be damaged and be unusable, whether such damage is apparent or not. The present invention seeks to provide a temperature control system for a transport container which can maintain goods within a narrow temperature range, can displace a considerably reduced volume before erection, is economical to manufacture, can readily and easily be constructed. The present invention further seeks to provide a transport container which is compatible with standard Unit Load Device specifications.

Hydratable temperature control product having an apertured outer layer

An apparatus for providing temperature control includes a bottom layer, an upper layer permeable to liquid, a hydratable absorbent material positioned between the bottom layer and the upper layer, and an outer layer positioned over the upper layer, the outer layer including one or more apertures for passing a liquid from an exterior surface of the outer layer to the upper layer.

System and method for holding a hazardous substance

Systems and containers for holding and transporting potentially hazardous materials are disclosed. Assembled containers may have locking mechanisms reducing the possibility of the containers being opened by persons that are not opening the container in a safe environment. Moreover, containers with releasably securable members for carrying substances such as frozen carbon dioxide, used for maintaining cold temperatures of various items are disclosed.

Phase change thermal-sink apparatus

Cartridges for maintaining objects at a desired temperature for 100 extended periods of time can be constructed by sealing a thermoconductive 105 cover on a flexible base container filled with a phase change material with a phase change temperature identical to the desired temperature.

Container apparatus and method of using same

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses.

LUNCH TOTE FOR STORING FOOD WHICH IS CONVERTIBLE INTO A SERVING TRAY

A lunch tote for storing food is disclosed which includes an outer cover having a perimeter and first and second ends. A sidewall extends upward from the perimeter and has a distal edge. A liner having an outer perimeter is attached to the outer cover to form a pocket having an opening formed therein. A cooling mechanism is positioned in the pocket and is enclosed in a moisture-absorbing/insulating cover. A first insulating layer is positioned between the outer cover and the liner. An intermediate layer is positioned above the first insulating layer. A closure mechanism is secured to a portion of the distal edge. The closure mechanism is movable from a closed position, wherein the lunch tote is a closed container, to an open position, wherein the entire lunch tote is convertible into a serving tray. The lunch tote further includes a pair of handles. 1. A lunch tote for storing food , comprising:a) an outer cover having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a perimeter, and said outer cover having a first end and a second end;b) a sidewall extending upward from said perimeter, said sidewall having distal edge;c) a liner having an outer perimeter of which a portion is attached to said interior surface of said outer cover to form a pocket, a portion of said outer perimeter being free from said interior surface of said outer cover to form an opening into said pocket;d) a cooling mechanism positioned in said pocket;e) an intermediate layer positioned below said cooling mechanism;f) a first insulating layer positioned between said interior surface of said outer cover and said intermediate layer;g) a closure mechanism secured to a major portion of said distal edge of said sidewall, said closure mechanism being movable from a closed orientation, wherein said lunch tote is a closed container, to an open orientation, wherein said entire lunch tote is convertible into a serving tray; andh) a pair of handles extending outward from said outer cover, one of said pair of ...

Thermally Insulated Container Assembly

The present invention provides a thermally insulated container comprising an expanded foam layer, a further layer, internal of the expanded foam layer, formed of a plurality of cool packs or insulation panels, and a locking lid. The cool packs consist of a combination of cool packs with stepped edges and individual side wall cool packs side wall cool packs formed with a living hinge, wherein the cool packs consist of a protruding fill point on one edge and blanking protrusions on the remaining three edges, and the cool packs comprise recesses on the top and bottom edges to accommodate either the fill point or the blanking protrusion of each adjacent cool pack. The insulation panels are pre-assembled on a sheet ready for insertion into the container. The expanded foam layer includes a number of individual preformed sections assembled to form a main body of the container, the main body consisting of a rectangular base and four wall sections, wherein inner faces of opposed pairs of wall sections are substantially parallel to each other. The locking lid comprises a main body formed from an expanded foam and a locking member formed from expanded foam, the main body being arranged to be received in and to close a mouth of the container and the locking member being arranged to rotate to lock the lid in place. The lid in accordance with the invention may provide a particularly efficient thermal barrier. 1. A cool pack comprising at least two rigid compartments each containing a sealed in coolant , the two compartments being joined by a living hinge.2. The cool pack as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the two compartments and the living hinge are integrally formed.3. The cool pack as claimed in claim 2 , formed by blow moulding.4. The cool pack as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the cool pack is formed from a high density polyethylene or polypropylene.5. The cool pack as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the coolant is a phase change material.6. The cool pack as claimed in claim 1 , ...

RECIPIENT FOR COOLING BEVERAGES

A vessel for cooling drinks includes external walls and inner walls that can be joined together to define internal housings to house drinks containers. The walls contain a volume of eutectic liquid, which absorbs heat and cools the drink by contact through the walls. 1. A container for cooling beverages , comprising: 'at least one of the walls includes a eutectic liquid which, by absorbing heat, cools the beverage by contact through the walls.', 'a plurality of walls defining at least one housing for the placement of at least one beverage, wherein2. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 1 , wherein:the container comprises outer walls; andthe eutectic liquid is arranged in the outer walls.3. The container for cooling of beverages according to claim 1 , wherein:the container comprises inner walls; andthe eutectic liquid is arranged in the inner walls.4. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 3 , wherein the inner walls are formed from interlocking plates claim 3 , defining a plurality of interior housings for the placement of at least one beverage.5. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 4 , wherein the coupling of these plates forming the inner walls is done by means of complementary slots.6. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 1 , wherein at least one wall of the container is made of plastic and is hollow to accommodate the eutectic liquid.7. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 1 , wherein:all walls of the container are made of plastic material; andeach wall is hollow to accommodate the eutectic liquid.8. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the walls comprises at least one stopper for introducing or removing the eutectic liquid.9. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 1 , wherein the outer walls additionally comprise through slots for holding the container.10. The container for cooling beverages according to claim 1 ...

COOLING APPARATUS

The invention relates to a cooling device in particular a freezer having a cooling circuit wherein the cooling circuit has a compressor at least one evaporator and a condenser and a closable cooling space with a plurality of cooling space sidewalls a cooling space base at least one cooling element and an insulation vessel In the cooling device the evaporator and the cooling element are disposed within the cooling space such that the back of the cooling element at least partially abuts on the evaporator and the front of the cooling element faces the insulation vessel and the insulation vessel is closed at least towards the at least one cooling element and forms a space for cooling goods The back of the cooling element abutting the evaporator has at least one recess into which at least one removable cold accumulator can be inserted. Preferably in the region of the downwardly facing end of the insulation vessel at least one heating element and at least one storage element are arranged. 112334544678910596119512910109131195141517181610. A cooling device () , in particular a freezer () , having a cooling circuit () , wherein the cooling circuit () has a compressor () , at least one evaporator () , and a condenser () , and a closable cooling space () with a plurality of cooling space sidewalls () , a cooling space base () , at least one cooling element () , and an insulation vessel () , wherein the at least one evaporator () and the at least one cooling element () are disposed within the cooling space () such that a first side () of the cooling element () at least partially abuts on the at least one evaporator () and a second side () of the cooling element () faces the insulation vessel () , and the insulation vessel () is closed at least towards the at least one cooling element () and forms a space for cooling goods () , characterized in that the first side () of the cooling element () abutting the at least one evaporator () has at least one recess () into which at least ...

Beverage Cooling Apparatus

A beverage cooling apparatus for imparting coldness to beverage containers includes a base having a planar configuration and having a pair of side walls extending upwardly from ends of the base. The apparatus includes a guide member that includes first and second end portions and defining a plurality of apertures spaced apart from one another between the first and second end portions thereof that are configured to selectively receive and suspend the plurality of beverage containers, respectively. The first and second end portions of the guide member are coupled to upper ends of the side walls of the cooling member, respectively. The cooling member includes a temperature transfer material that transfers hot or cold heat energy to beverage containers suspended in apertures, respectively, such that they touch or are in proximity to the cooling member. The cooling member is separable from the guide member and re-frozen for later use. 1. A beverage cooling apparatus for imparting coldness to a plurality of beverage containers , comprising:a cooling member that includes an elongate base having a generally planar configuration defining a first linear axis and having a pair of side walls extending upwardly from opposed ends of said base, respectively;a guide member that includes first and second end portions having an elongate and planar configuration, said guide member defining a plurality of apertures spaced apart from one another between said first and second end portions thereof that are configured to selectively receive the plurality of beverage containers therethrough, respectively;wherein said first and second end portions of said guide member are coupled to upper ends of said side walls of said cooling member, respectively;wherein said cooling member includes a temperature transfer material that transfers hot or cold heat energy the plurality of beverage containers received in said plurality of apertures, respectively.2. The beverage cooling apparatus as in claim 1 ...

Beverage containers and coolants therefore

The device includes a container ( 10 ) having a top ( 12 ) and a bottom ( 14 ). A receptacle ( 15 ) is formed in the container and joined to an orifice ( 22 ) at the bottom ( 14 ). A cooling medium ( 26 ) is contained within the receptacle and able to retain a cooling environment to cool the beverage. In one embodiment, a beverage container has an opening ( 72 ) that permits the emptying of the beverage from the container and a coolant capsule ( 73 ) within said container. The cooling capsule ( 73 ) contains a cooling medium and the capsule is dimensioned such that the capsule is larger than the opening ( 72 ) but has surface characteristics ( 77,78 ) which permit the beverage within the container to bypass the capsule ( 73 ) and to exit the opening.

DISPOSABLE ICE PACK

This disclosure includes ice packs that comprise paper and absorbent material, and also includes various methods of making, adding liquid to, freezing, shipping, and/or using such ice packs. This disclosure also includes assemblies that include one or more such ice packs, such as, for example, a container of a plurality of such ice packs in dry, wet, and/or frozen states, or a container that includes an ice pack in a hydrated, frozen state and one or more perishable items. 1. An apparatus comprising: the body defines an interior chamber and an opening in communication with the interior chamber; and', 'the opening is configured to receive liquid into the interior chamber and to be closed after the liquid is received in the interior chamber; and, 'a body comprising paper configured to resist degradation when exposed to water, wherean absorbent material disposed in the interior chamber such that, when liquid is received into the interior chamber from the opening, the absorbent material absorbs at least some of the liquid.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the paper includes sizing that increases hydrophobic properties of the paper and/or increases resistance to passage of liquid through the paper.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the paper has dry tensile strength measured according to Test Standard ASTM D828-16 and a wet tensile strength measured according to Test Standard ASTM D829-97 that is 20% or more of the dry tensile strength.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the body comprises:a first layer of paper having a first perimeter; anda second layer of paper having a second perimeter;where the first layer is bonded to the second layer along a majority of each of the first and second perimeters and the opening is defined by a portion of the first and second perimeters along which the first layer is not bonded to the second layer.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the absorbent material comprises super absorbent polymer (SAP) and/or fluff pulp.6. The apparatus of ...

TRANSPORT CONTAINER SYSTEM AND TRANSPORT CONTAINER

The transport container () has an inner bottom () and an inner shell () and forms an upwardly open receiving space () for goods to be transported. The inner container () comprises at least one inwardly protruding projection (), at least on each of two opposite sides, on the upper edge of the inner casing (). The clear distance between the oppositely arranged projections () is slightly smaller than the corresponding inner dimension—length or width—of the inner bottom () in the receiving space (), such that the projections () form a support for a latent heat storage element (), i.e. a latent heat storage element () with a corresponding outer dimension can be positioned on said projections (). 1. A transport container system{'b': '4', 'with an outer container made from a rigid, resistant material, having a tub-shaped bottom part comprising a bottom and a casing and optionally a lid closing the bottom part () at the open side,'}with a tub-shaped inner container inserted into the bottom part of the outer container and having an inner bottom and an inner shell,wherein the inner container forms a receiving space open at the top for goods to be transported,wherein the walls of the inner shell run parallel to each other or diverge, starting at the inner bottom, in slightly conical fashion from each other,wherein the inner bottom has inner dimensions in the receiving space, namely, a particular clear length and a particular clear width,wherein a plate-shaped latent heat storage element can be arranged on the inner bottom in the receiving space andwherein the outer dimensions of a latent heat storage element which can be arranged on the inner bottom can at most correspond substantially to the inner dimensions of the inner bottom in the receiving space,whereinthe inner container comprises an inwardly protruding projection at the upper edge of the inner shell at least on each of two oppositely situated sides,the clear distance between the oppositely arranged projections slightly ...

Pallet container for the transport of temperature-sensitive products

Pallet container 1 for the transport of temperature-sensitive products, which pallet container 1 comprises at least one side part 21, one bottom part 22, one top part 23 and one lid part 24, each having at least one vacuum insulation panel 3 disposed therein, and wherein the at least one side part 21, the bottom part 22 and the top part 23 comprise a common stop rim portion 4, at which stop rim portion 4 the lid part 24 comes to rest partially or fully circumferentially, characterized in that the pallet container 1 comprises at least one edge protection element 7 in order to distribute a load applied by a tensioning element 6.

Cooling Chair

A cooling device includes an insulated cooler for holding cold fluid and ice. The device has a chamber, a cover, and a fill and drain valve. A tube connects the valve to a pump. The pump provides cold fluid to a bladder configured to fit a chair. The bladder can include a back portion, a seat portion and an internal manifold arranged in a closed loop for optimized cooling. The bladder can be reconfigured to cool a targeted portion of a user's body such as a leg, arm, neck, or torso. 1. A cooling device comprising:an insulated cooler having a chamber and a cover, said cooler having a fill and drain valve;a first hose and a second hose, said first hose being connected to said fill and drain valve and to a pump; said second hose being connected to said pump and a bladder configured to fit on a chair; said bladder including a back portion, a seat portion, and a manifold arranged in a closed loop between said cooler and said bladder, wherein said pump provides a cold fluid from said cooler to fill said bladder thereby providing cooling to a user sitting on said chair.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said bladder includes a drain valve for draining said fluid after use.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said first and second hoses and said pump are configured to supply said cold fluid from said cooler to said bladder or from said bladder to said cooler.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said first and second hoses and said pump are configured to continuously recirculate said cold fluid between said cooler and said bladder.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said manifold includes a first claim 1 , a second claim 1 , and a third chamber located within said back portion.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said manifold includes a first claim 1 , a second claim 1 , and a third chamber located within said seat portion.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said manifold includes a first chamber claim 1 , a second chamber claim 1 , and a third chamber located within said back ...

Vaccine carrier with a passive cooling system

A mobile vaccine carrier and method for operating the carrier. The carrier includes a housing having a lid preferably hinged to a base member, a vaccine storage member disposed within the housing and defining a storage space for a plurality of vaccine containers; and a cooling element disposed within the housing. The vaccine storage member further includes an inner container defining the storage space and having an inlet opening for placing and removing vaccine containers, a movable vaccine container holder and a cover member disposed on the lid. The vaccine container holder has an abutment portion abutting against an outer portion of the inner container so that the inlet opening is covered by the vaccine container holder and at least a part of the cover member protrudes into the storage space when the lid is in a closed position.

Alaskawrap

Alaskawrap is a new innovative product, a way of adding refrigeration to the traditional cooler/thermos bag or similar designed bags/containers that have been designated for carrying or transporting, such items as food, beverages, blood and or organs. Items that need to be chill, cool, cold or to maintain a level of coldest for an extended or prolong period, of time in high temperatures. The Alaskawrap adjusts to various size bags and containers and functions as an organizer and divider providing various levels of refrigeration. The wrap can be easily removed from the unit (bag/container) after use, easy clean up and folded, for freezer storage. The frozen wrap is designed with thin compartment which allow maximum storage space for the cooler contents. 1. An insulated reusable and resizable freezable cold-wrap liner , containing a cooling agent that is spread throughout its top , sides and bottom known as the Alaskawrap it collapses (folds) for convenient freezer storage. Its versatile functions allow it to serve as a removable (inner changeable) part to a cooler thermos bag/container or such type units , it pops in and out of all typically sized containers and can be configured in different shapes and sizes by snapping connecting the attached devices or adjusting the wrap , by moving the snaps to increase or decrease to the size. Its thin minimized construction allows the unit the maximum available storage space while cooling , chilling in a similar fashion and organized compartment to a refrigerator/freezer.2. Part of . Alaskawrap is a cold lining that is made up of an insulated claim 1 , water proof fabric claim 1 , containing a cooling agent that is freezable claim 1 , other similar type claim 1 , fabrics or materials could be used that would be appropriate for this application.3. Part of . The cooling agent Blue Ice claim 1 , as referred to in all descriptions includes all gels claim 1 , liquids claim 1 , and solid chemical formulations that can be used in a ...

SEMI-PASSIVE COOLING USING HIERARCHICAL VASCULATURE

A semi-passive cooling system for a component exposed to a fluid flow utilizes a hierarchical vasculature and a sacrificial transpirant to cool the component. The component includes a body that defines a transpirant reservoir and the hierarchical vasculature. The transpirant is configured to transition between a solid phase and a vapor phase over an operating temperature range of the component. 1. A semi-passive cooling system for a component exposed to fluid flow and heat flux , comprising:a body defining an outer surface, a transpirant reservoir, and a hierarchical vasculature extending from the transpirant reservoir and through at least a portion of the outer surface; anda sacrificial transpirant disposed in the transpirant reservoir in a solid phase, wherein the transpirant is configured to transition between the solid phase and a vapor phase over an operating temperature range of the component.2. The semi-passive cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the hierarchical vasculature is configured to drive a liquid phase of the transpirant through the hierarchical vasculature by capillary pressure.3. The semi-passive cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the hierarchical vasculature is defined by a plurality of branched lumens claim 1 , wherein the branched lumens define a plurality levels of the hierarchical vasculature claim 1 , and wherein adjacent levels of the hierarchical vasculature are joined by at least one branch intersection of the branched lumens.4. The semi-passive cooling system of claim 3 , wherein the hierarchical vasculature includes at least 3 levels.5. The semi-passive cooling system of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the levels of the hierarchical vasculature is defined by inter-grain porosity of a body material.6. The semi-passive cooling system of claim 3 , wherein the hierarchical vasculature is defined by at least an innermost level and an outermost level claim 3 , wherein the innermost level is in fluid communication with the transpirant ...

GRINDER HEAD COOLER

An apparatus for cooling a food processing grinder head with an integrated heatsink is captively retained between two halves of a cooling pack. The heatsink and cooling pack have a circumference that matches the circumference of the grinder head thereby attaching to and in direct thermal communication with the grinder head. 1. An apparatus for cooling a food processing grinder head comprising:at least one a cooling pack that attaches to the outer surface of the grinder head; anda heatsink retained by the at least one cooling pack in direct contact on an outer surface of the of the grinder head, the heatsink being configured to thermally conduct heat away from the grinder head to a plurality of fins that disperses the conducted heat to ambient air.2. The apparatus recited in wherein a heatsink comprised of a thermally conductive material with a surface having a curved profile configured to engage and mate with an outer surface of the grinder head against which the heatsink is positioned.3. The apparatus recited in wherein the at least one cooling pack extends greater than 180 degrees circumferentially around the outer surface the grinder head.4. The apparatus recited in wherein the at least one cooling pack comprises a recessed cavity that receives and retains the heatsink.5. The apparatus recited in wherein the heatsink comprises an upper heatsink surface and a block of heatsink fins spaced from the upper heatsink surface by a stem portion so as to create opposing spaces defining a heatsink throat portion claim 4 , the spaces receiving portions of the at least one cooling pack on opposing sides of the recessed cavity claim 4 , the portions clamping onto the stem to help retain the heatsink on the at least one cooling pack.6. The apparatus recited in wherein the at least one cooling pack comprises a sealed internal cavity filled with a freezable and re-freezable fluidic substance disposed therein.7. The apparatus recited in wherein the at least one cooling pack ...

Portable cooler

A portable cooler container is provided. The temperature control system cools a chamber of the container to transport temperature sensitive contents via the container. An electronic display screen on one of the lid and the container body selectively displays an electronic shipping label for the portable cooler container.

CONTAINER-CONTAINED BEVERAGE TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND HEAT TRANSFER MEMBER

A container-contained beverage temperature adjustment apparatus includes a heat transfer member capable of abutting a part of a side surface of a container-contained beverage as an object of temperature adjustment. The apparatus further includes a temperature adjustment unit configured to adjust a temperature of the container-contained beverage through the heat transfer member, which may include a deformable bag body, and heat transfer powder and heat transfer liquid contained in the bag body. The heat transfer liquid is a liquid which freezes at a temperature higher than a target temperature. 1. A beverage temperature adjustment apparatus , comprising:a heat transfer member capable of abutting a part of a side surface of a beverage container to adjust a temperature of a beverage in the beverage container; anda temperature adjustment element configured to adjust the temperature of the beverage in the beverage container through the heat transfer member,wherein the heat transfer member includes a deformable bag body, and a heat transfer powder and a heat transfer liquid contained in the bag body, andwherein the heat transfer liquid is a liquid which freezes at a temperature higher than a target temperature.2. The beverage temperature adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a biasing portion configured to place the beverage container and the heat transfer member in abutting contact with each other.3. The beverage temperature adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the part of the side surface of the beverage container is an upper part of the side surface of the beverage container.4. The beverage temperature adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the part of the side surface of the beverage container includes an upper part and a lower part of the side surface of the beverage container.5. The beverage temperature adjustment apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the heat transfer member is one of a plurality of heat ...

Passive Temperature Controlled Packaging System as a ULD

A container suitable for use in a shipment of a cargo by air may include a container body having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall and oppositely disposed side walls and defining a cargo space within the container. The container body may be fabricated as a structure that is a compliant unit load device (ULD) container meeting specified aviation authority structural requirements. A passive temperature control system is located within the cargo space and may have a plurality of insulation panels connected to inner surfaces of the walls of the container body, at least one rack proximate a corresponding wall of the container body, and a plurality of refrigerant bottles filled with a thermal medium and received by the at least one rack to passively maintain a cargo space temperature in the cargo space during the shipment of the cargo.

Insulated Shipping System

An insulating shipping system may include six outer walls configured into a six-sided container; an insulating layer positioned within the outer walls and formed by a plurality of insulating members; and a thermal mass layer positioned within the insulating members and made from a plurality of thermal mass members. The thermal mass members may contain a thermal energy absorbing material. The container also may have a thermal buffer layer configured to fit within the thermal mass layer. All together, these layers form a passive, thermally stabile cargo cavity for transporting temperature-sensitive cargo. 1. An insulating shipping system comprising:six walls;an insulating layer fitting within said six walls; anda thermal mass layer fitting within said insulating layer;wherein said thermal mass layer substantially surrounds a cargo cavity and said insulating layer substantially surrounds said thermal mass layer.2. An insulating shipping system of further comprising:a thermal buffer layer fitting within said thermal mass layer;wherein said thermal buffer layer substantially surrounds said cargo cavity.3. An insulating shipping system according to wherein:said outer walls are made from corrugated fiberboard.4. An insulating shipping system according to wherein:said outer walls are made from double wall corrugated fiberboard.5. An insulating shipping system according to further comprising:two end caps forming a base and a top;wherein said outer walls comprise four sidewalls, a top wall, and a bottom wall;wherein said insulating layer comprises four side insulating members, a top insulating member, and a bottom insulating member;wherein said thermal mass layer comprises four side thermal mass members, a top thermal mass member, and a bottom thermal mass member;wherein said top, bottom, and side thermal mass members are adapted to hold thermal gel bricks and are provided with vent holes on an internal side of each one of said thermal mass members; andwherein said thermal ...

Transport Container System and Method

A transport-container system has at least one container with a base, a casing and a top, and having inner-wall elements, which are arranged on the inner surfaces of the walls of the container and can be removed from the container and inserted into the container. Each inner-wall element has predetermined dimensions matching those of the associated inner surface of the container. At least as far as some of the inner-wall elements are concerned, the transport-container system has a number of embodiments with at least substantially the same dimensions, wherein it is possible to insert optionally one of the embodiments of inner-wall elements at the position in the container which is envisaged for the relevant inner-wall element. A method i s for providing a container of a transport-container system with correspondingly different embodiments of inner-wall elements. 1. A transport container system having at least one container that has a base , a casing and a lid , having inner wall elements that are arranged on the walls of the container on the inner faces thereof and may boare removed from the container and inserted into the container ,wherein each inner wall element has predetermined dimensions that correspond to the associated inner face of the container, whereinat least in the case of some of the inner wall elements a plurality of versions having the same dimensions are part of the transport container system,the inner wall elements in the plurality of versions are exchangeable for one another in the container andeach of the inner wall elements is heat storage element or a vacuum insulation panel, or a place-holder element having less thermal insulation effect than the vacuum insulation panel.2. The transport container system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the inner wall elements are arranged in the container at all the inner faces.3. The transport container system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base and the casing of the container are integrally constructed and ...

VESSEL ASSEMBLIES FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

This present disclosure provides a vessel assembly for use in temperature sensitive shipping that can maintain a payload temperature across a range of temperatures. Importantly, the vessel assembly of the present disclosure reduces the overall packaging materials used in a shipper box and prevents the “wrong” mixture of PCM-containing vessels from being used. 1. A vessel assembly comprisinga vessel having a first filling port; anda bladder optionally having a second filling port;wherein the chamber of the vessel comprises a first phase change material; andthe bladder comprises a second phase change material.2. The vessel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the vessel comprises a rigid material.3. The vessel assembly of claim 2 , wherein the rigid material is a material selected from polyethylene claim 2 , polypropylene claim 2 , EVOH claim 2 , nylon claim 2 , fluorinated PE claim 2 , fluorinated PP claim 2 , PTFE claim 2 , a fluorinated polymer claim 2 , coextruded PE/Nylon claim 2 , PP/Nylon claim 2 , PE/EVOH and PP/EVOH.4. The vessel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the bladder comprises a flexible material.5. The vessel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flexible material comprises a material selected from polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , EVOH claim 1 , Nylon claim 1 , fluorinated PE claim 1 , fluorinated PP claim 1 , PTFE claim 1 , a fluorinated polymer claim 1 , coextruded PE/Nylon claim 1 , PP/Nylon claim 1 , PE/EVOH and PP/EVOH.6. The vessel assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first and second phase change material are selected from the group consisting of water claim 1 , paraffin wax claim 1 , alkanes claim 1 , alkenes claim 1 , fatty alcohols claim 1 , fatty acids claim 1 , fatty esters claim 1 , ethylene glycol claim 1 , propylene glycol claim 1 , eutectic mixtures claim 1 , and hydrated salt(s).7. The vessel assembly of claim 6 , wherein the hydrated salt is selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride claim 6 , calcium chloride claim 6 , ...

CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. 1. A container apparatus comprising an enclosure and an insert assembly , the enclosure defining an interior area for storing items therein , the enclosure having an interior surface facing the interior area and at least one substantially concave recess formed in the interior surface to form a recessed portion of the interior surface , the at least one substantially concave recess sized and shaped to receive the insert assembly therein , wherein the insert assembly is substantially flush with a non-recessed portion of the interior surface when positioned in the at least one substantially concave recess , the insert assembly comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of a light emitting device adapted to illuminate at least a portion of the interior area , and a temperature altering element adapted to alter a temperature within the interior area.2. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the container apparatus comprises a thermally insulated cooler.3. The container apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the insert assembly comprises the temperature altering element adapted to alter a temperature within the interior area claim 2 , and the temperature altering ...

Pallet cover comprising one or more temperature-control members and kit for use in making the pallet cover

A pallet cover suitable for use in covering at least a portion of a payload on a pallet and a kit for use in making the pallet cover. In one embodiment, the pallet cover includes a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a left side wall, and a right side wall, wherein the walls are detachably joined to one another. Each of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall, and the right side wall includes a first fabric sheet and a second fabric sheet, the first and second fabric sheets being joined together to form a plurality of pockets. Each pocket may removably receive a temperature-control member containing a phase-change material. At least one of the top wall, the front wall, the rear wall, the left side wall and the right side wall may include a plurality of detachably joined portions.

PORTABLE PERSONAL AIR-TREATMENT SYSTEM

An air-treatment system comprises an air-intake chamber in fluid-flow communication with an air-treatment chamber and an air-exhaust chamber in fluid-flow communication with said air-treatment chamber. The air-intake chamber has an air-intake port placing said air-intake chamber in fluid-flow communication with an environment exteriorly of said air-intake chamber, said air-treatment chamber, and said air-exhaust chamber. The air-exhaust chamber has an exhaust-air port placing said air-exhaust chamber in fluid-flow communication with the environment exteriorly of said air-intake chamber, said air-treatment chamber, and said air-exhaust chamber. A canister assembly removably disposed within said air-intake chamber comprises a plurality of heat-conductable canisters each adapted for containing a heat-exchange substance. The canisters are disposed in spaced-apart arrangement permitting air flow between and around the canisters. A fan is disposed for drawing in air through said air-intake port, circulating said air between and around said canisters and exhausting said air through said exhaust-air port. 1. An air-treatment system comprising: wherein said air-intake chamber is in fluid-flow communication with said air-treatment chamber,', 'wherein said air-exhaust chamber is in fluid-flow communication with said air treatment chamber,', 'wherein said air-intake chamber comprises an air-intake port adapted for placing said air-intake chamber in fluid-flow communication with an environment exteriorly of said air-intake chamber, said air-treatment chamber, and said air-exhaust chamber, and', 'wherein said air-exhaust chamber comprises an exhaust-air port adapted for placing said air-exhaust chamber in fluid-flow communication with the environment exteriorly of said air-intake chamber, said air-treatment chamber, and said air-exhaust chamber;, 'an air-intake chamber, an air-exhaust chamber, and an air-treatment chamber interposed between said air-intake chamber and said air- ...

Portable Cooler Assembly

A portable cooler assembly includes a housing that is comprised of a thermally insulating material. A plurality of ice packs is provided and each of the ice packs is selectively frozen. Each of the ice packs is removably positioned in the housing such that each of the ice packs is in thermal communication with the housing. A plurality of drawers is each slidably positioned in the housing for containing food items. Each of the drawers is in thermal communication with the ice packs to cool the food items and the drawers. A door is hingedly coupled to the front side of the housing and the door covers each of the first wells in each of the second wells when the door is closed. A plurality of wheels is each of the wheels is rotatably coupled the housing to roll along a support surface. 1. A portable cooler assembly having a plurality of drawers therein wherein each of said drawers is configured to contain food items , said assembly comprising:a housing being comprised of a thermally insulating material;a plurality of ice packs, each of said ice packs being configured to be frozen, each of said ice packs being removably positioned in said housing such that each of said ice packs is in thermal communication with said housing;a plurality of drawers, each of said drawers being slidably positioned in said housing wherein each of said drawers is configured to contain food items, each of said drawers being in thermal communication with said ice packs wherein said ice packs are configured to cool the food items and said drawers;a door being hingedly coupled to said front side of said housing such that said door covers each of said first wells in each of said second wells when said door is closed; anda plurality of wheels, each of said wheels being rotatably coupled said housing wherein each of said wheels is configured to roll along a support surface.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said housing has a front side claim 1 , a back side claim 1 , a top side claim 1 , ...

Multizone recreational cooler

A cooler includes a body. The cooler also includes a divider that divides an interior of the body into a first zone and a second zone. A first phase change material module is disposed in the first zone of the interior of the body and a second phase change material module is disposed in the second zone of the interior of the body.

Ice Sleeve, Method of Manufacturing, Method of Filling, Kit

The present application is directed to a reusable, sealable pouch to hold ice, which is used in food coolers and other applications. Also described herein in method of manufacturing the pouch and a system of the pouch and a cooler. 116-. (canceled)17. An ice pouch cooler system , the system comprising:a pouch with at least two layers configured to allow temperature conduction from an ice reservoir surrounded by a waterproof layer through a pouch exterior including a moisture wicking layer to the atmosphere surrounding the pouch; anda cooler with an insulating exterior configured includes a reservoir and an insulated exterior,wherein the at least two layers of the pouch are chosen to have the temperature conduction configured to bring an internal temperature of the cooler from room temperature to between 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit within less than half an hour from a time of inserting the pouch whose ice reservoir is filled with ice and placed into the cooler reservoir and sealing the cooler.18. The ice patch cooler system of claim 17 , wherein the pouch is filled with 10-25 lbs. of ice or meltwater therefrom.19. The method of manufacturing a pouch claim 17 , the method comprising the steps of:waterproof sealing a water-resistant fabric together to define an ice reservoir between the fabric;creating a resealable opening conduit to the ice reservoir that includes a portion of the opening conduit that has a width larger than a width of the ice reservoir;coupling the fabric together across the ice reservoir to define a channel edge that segments two adjacent areas of the ice reservoir; andsurrounding the fabric with a moisture-wicking layer.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the water-resistant fabric is TPU and the moisture wicking layer is Cordura® Classic 500D.21. The method of claim 19 , further comprising the steps offilling the ice reservoir with ice,sealing the pouch; andplacing the pouch in a cooler.22. The method of claim 19 , wherein the step of creating the ...

METHOD OF PACKING A TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE PRODUCT

A method of packing a temperature sensitive product utilizes a temperature controlled product shipper that includes a phase change material bladder which can be filled at the point of packaging. The temperature sensitive product is contained within an product box or master case, which is in turn packed inside an insulated liner and an outer box. The PCM bladder fits between the master case and the insulated liner and is filled with a preconditioned flowable PCM at the point of packing just before closing the box for shipment. 1. A method of packing a temperature sensitive product which is contained in a product box for shipment , said method comprising the steps of:arranging a phase change material (PCM) bladder within an outer box wherein the PCM bladder is configured and arranged to receive and hold a flowable phase change material;arranging the product box within the PCM liner; andfilling the phase change material bladder with a flowable phase change material at the point of packing.2. The method of wherein the step of filling the PCM bladder comprises the steps of:removing a stopper received in a filling bung of a filling port on the PCM bladder;filling the PCM bladder through the filling port; andreplacing the stopper.3. The method of wherein the steps of removing the stopper claim 2 , filling the PCM bladder and replacing the stopper are completed with an automated filling head configured and arranged to engage the filling bung.4. The method of wherein the step of filling the PCM bladder further comprises the step of pumping the flowable phase change material from an on-site source to a filling head configured and arranged to engage the filling bung.5. The method of wherein the step of filling the PCM bladder further comprises the step of pumping the flowable phase change material from an on-site source to said automated filling head.6. The method of wherein the step of pumping the flowable phase change material comprises the steps of:producing the flowable ...

Cold-storage agent, refrigerated container, and method for refrigerated transportation

Provided is a cold-storage agent freezing at a temperature range of a freezer in a household refrigerator and excellent in cooling retaining performance. In a cold-storage agent including: water; ammonium chloride; potassium chloride; and sodium sulfate, content of the ammonium chloride, the potassium chloride, and the sodium sulfate satisfies the following Formula (1): 1.0<ammonium chloride/(potassium chloride+sodium sulfate)<5.0   Formula (1)

THERMALLY INSULATED CONTAINERS

A thermal conditioning wall panel 10 for use in a thermally insulating container comprises a panel body () having a channel () formed therein along one face thereof for receiving one or more thermal conditioning elements (). At least one foot () is formed at the lower end of the body () for engagement within a socket provided on the thermally insulating container. The panel further comprises thermal conditioning element retaining elements () provided adjacent the longitudinal edges () of the channel (), the retaining elements () projecting over a peripheral portion of the channel () for retaining the thermal conditioning elements () within the channel (). 1. A thermally insulated container comprising a base having a one or more sockets arranged around a periphery thereof , one or more inner side wall panels received in those sockets and one or more outer side wall panels of a thermally insulating material mounted to the base outwardly of the inner side wall panels , the inner side wall panels having one or more outwardly projecting portions , the outer side wall panel lying over the projecting portions to assist in retaining the inner side wall panels in the base.2. A container as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising one or more inner top panels for receiving thermal conditioning elements claim 1 , mounted to the upper ends of the inner side wall panels.3. A container as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the top panel comprises a tray element having one or more open topped compartments for receiving thermal conditioning elements.4. A container as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the tray element comprises one or more divider elements extending between longitudinal walls of the tray element to define the compartments.5. A container as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the tray element is formed of a thermally insulating material.6. A container as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the tray element is provided with one or more reinforcing elements extending along one or more ...

INSULATED CARRIER FOR TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED ITEMS

The present application generally relates to devices and methods for transporting items, and it more specifically relates to insulated carriers for use in delivering temperature-controlled items such as perishable food. 1. A collapsible container comprising:a plurality of panels cooperatively assembled to define an interior cavity accessible via an opening, the plurality of panels comprising at least a base panel, a front panel opposing a rear panel, and a pair of opposing side panels;a lid movably connected to the rear panel and configured to move between an open position proximate the rear panel and a closed position whereby the opening is obstructed, the lid further comprising a front lip and a pair of opposing side lips each extending from the lid;wherein the container is configured to fold into a collapsed configuration by placing said lid in the open position, folding the pair of side panels into the interior cavity, and folding the base panel towards the opening; andwherein the plurality of panels each comprise an interior layer proximate the cavity, an exterior layer, and a layer of insulation therebetween.2. The collapsible container of claim 1 , wherein each of said side lips comprises at least one first closure mechanism and each of said side panels comprises at least one second closure mechanism and wherein said at least one first closure mechanism and said at least one second closure mechanism cooperatively hold said side lips proximate said side panels when the lid is in the closed position.3. The collapsible container of claim 2 , wherein said first closure mechanism is a lid magnet and said second closure mechanism is a side magnet and wherein each of said at least one side magnets is located between the exterior layer and the interior layer.4. The collapsible container of claim 2 , wherein said first closure mechanism is a lid magnet and said second closure mechanism is a side magnet and wherein each of said at least one side magnets is located ...

Thermally insulated packaging for shipping liquid in bottles

A thermally insulated structure for shipping goods, the structure including an insulated box having a goods receptacle and a phase change material module receptacle. The structure further including a phase change material module, and a set of vacuum panels configured to form an encapsulating layer around the insulated box.

COOLING PACK, BEVERAGE CONTAINER INCLUDING THE SAME, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF COOLING BOTTLED BEVERAGES

A cooling pack () for use with a plurality of bottled beverages (). The cooling pack () includes a main body () having opposite upper and lower surfaces (). The cooling pack () also includes at least one through-hole () extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the main body (), each through-hole () being positioned, shaped and sized for receiving an upper portion () of a corresponding bottled beverage () to be cooled, each through-hole () being further positioned, shaped and sized for abutting against a remaining lower portion () of the bottled beverage () to be cooled. The cooling pack () also includes at least one opening () operatively connected to the at least one through-hole (), and being configured to define along with the at least one through-hole () a combined passageway () through which a selected bottled beverage () from the plurality of bottled beverages () can be individually removed from the cooling pack () across the main body () of said cooling pack (). 1131. A cooling pack () for use with a plurality of bottled beverages () , the cooling pack () comprising:{'b': 5', '5', '5, 'i': a', 'b, 'a main body () having opposite upper and lower surfaces (,);'}{'b': 7', '5', '7', '3', '3', '7', '3', '3, 'i': a', 'b, 'at least one through-hole () extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the main body (), each through-hole () being positioned, shaped and sized for receiving therein an upper portion () of a corresponding bottled beverage () to be cooled, each through-hole () being further positioned, shaped and sized for abutting against a remaining lower portion () of said bottled beverage () to be cooled; and'}{'b': 9', '7', '7', '11', '3', '3', '1', '5', '1, 'at least one opening () operatively connected to said at least one through-hole (), and being configured to define along with said at least one through-hole () a combined passageway () through which a selected bottled beverage () from the plurality of bottled beverages () can be ...

CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. 1. A container apparatus comprising an enclosure and a light assembly , the enclosure having an interior surface and a substantially concave recess formed in the interior surface , the substantially concave recess sized and shaped to receive and frictionally engage the light assembly.2. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a base claim 1 , a sidewall extending upwardly from the base claim 1 , and a lid pivotally connected to the sidewall.3. The container apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the substantially concave recess is integrally formed within the base claim 2 , the sidewall claim 2 , or the lid.4. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the light assembly comprises at least one light emitting device selected from the group consisting of a light emitting diode claim 1 , an incandescent light bulb claim 1 , and an illuminated fiber optic cable.5. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises:(a) a body section comprising a substantially rectangular base and a substantially rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base;(b) a lid section pivotally connected to the sidewall of the body ...

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO TEMPERATURE CONTROL PACKAGES

The present invention relates to temperature control packages, such as coolant packages that are used to maintain a product within a narrow temperature range, a method of making the same and a system. In particular, the present invention relates to temperature control elements and temperature control packages which can be readily manufactured from natural materials and be capable of being readily recycled. Phase Change Material (PCM) technology allows one to configure, vis-a-vis logistics, a mixture of PCM components, to maintain an insulated box or container over a prescribed period—typically from 12-120 hours—within a prescribed temperature range taking into account, the volume and weight of the particular good being transported, the nature of the container, the season, the climate likely to be encountered, the anticipated route (air/sea/land) container configuration and hemisphere. The present invention provides a cold chain system phase change material package, the package comprising a container and a phase change material; wherein the container includes a fibre-based absorbent material; and, wherein the phase change material is principally water. 1. A cold chain system phase change material package , the package comprising a container and a phase change material;wherein the container includes a PCM absorbent body fabricated from a fibre-based cellulose material; and, wherein the phase change material is principally water.2. A cold chain system package according to claim 1 , wherein the PCM absorbent body is retained within a fibre based sheet material container claim 1 , the container being formed from and sealed into a tube or tube-like shape claim 1 , the tube or tube-like shape having an axis claim 1 , is sealed across the axis to define a closed container.3. A cold chain system PCM package according to wherein the fibre based sheet material is folded to define a rectangular prism.4. A cold chain system PCM package according to claim 2 , wherein the fibre ...

COLD INSULATION MEMBER

The present invention is aimed at providing a cold insulation member capable of cooling a cold insulation target to a predetermined temperature zone. 1. A cold insulation member comprising:a rapid-cooling layer which includes a rapid-cooling heat-storage material for rapidly cooling a cold insulation target to a predetermined temperature zone in a predetermined time and a rapid-cooling heat-storage material accommodation portion for accommodating the rapid-cooling heat-storage material and which is arranged in a peripheral portion of the cold insulation target; anda temperature maintenance layer which includes a temperature maintenance heat-storage material for maintaining the cold insulation target in the predetermined temperature zone for the predetermined time or longer and a temperature maintenance heat-storage material accommodation portion for accommodating the temperature maintenance heat-storage material and which is arranged beyond the rapid-cooling layer.2. The cold insulation member according to claim 1 ,wherein the temperature maintenance heat-storage material has a phase change temperature higher than the phase change temperature of the rapid-cooling heat-storage material.3. The cold insulation member according to claim 1 ,wherein the rapid-cooling heat-storage material has a phase change temperature lower than the predetermined temperature zone.4. The cold insulation member according to claim 1 ,wherein the temperature maintenance heat-storage material has a phase change temperature lower than the predetermined temperature zone.5. The cold insulation member according to claim 1 ,wherein part of the rapid-cooling heat-storage material is in a solid phase state and another part is in a liquid phase state in the temperature zone in which the cold insulation target is rapidly cooled.6. The cold insulation member according to claim 1 ,wherein part of the temperature maintenance heat-storage material is in a solid phase state and another part is in a liquid ...

Sterile Apparatus for Rapid Cooling of Hot Water

An apparatus for cooling liquids that includes a tank that has two longitudinal walls, two lateral walls and a top opening, and cooling flasks that each of has two longitudinal walls and two lateral walls. The cooling flasks are designed to be fixed inside the tank by attaching their lateral walls to the recesses that are match to each other. The cooling flasks are designed to be set within the tank in such a way that a gap smaller than 2.5 millimeters is formed between each two adjacent cooling flasks, creating a cooling space. The volume of the cooling flasks is three times greater or more than the volume of the cooling space. A user can pour hot water into the cooling space and a coolant material within the cooling flasks adsorbs heat from the hot water. 1wherein said tank has two longitudinal walls, two lateral walls and a top opening; wherein each of said cooling flasks has two longitudinal walls and two lateral walls; wherein said cooling flasks are designed to contain coolant material;wherein each of said longitudinal wall of said tank has recesses wherein each of said recesses match a shape of said lateral walls of said cooling flasks; wherein each of said cooling flasks is designed to be fixed inside the tank by attaching the lateral walls of each cooling flasks to said recesses;wherein the cooling flasks are designed to be set within the tank in such a way that a gap smaller than 2.5 millimeters is formed between each two adjacent cooling flasks, creating a cooling space; wherein a total volume of the cooling flasks is three times greater or more than a total volume of the cooling space; andwhereby enabling a user to pour hot water into said cooling space and a coolant material within said cooling flasks will adsorb heat from said hot water.. An apparatus for cooling liquids, comprising: a tank and cooling flasks; This application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/505,651 filed on Feb. 22, 2017 which is a National Phase of ...

CONTAINER HOLDER

A container holder for holding multiple cylindrical containers. The container holder includes a base, a cover and an insert. The base and the cover each have (a) two opposing equal size vertical side walls, (b) two opposing equal size vertical end walls, and (c) a bottom portion connected to lower ends of the side and end walls. The base and cover have substantially equal length and width so that the cover can be placed on the base to form an assembled container holder with a substantially rectangular cuboid outer surface. The assembled container holder defines an interior space having a height approximately equal to the height of the containers. The interior space of the assembled container holder is capable of accommodating multiple cans with the cans in an upright orientation. The hold insert may contain a freezable liquid for placement between the containers to keep beverages in the containers cool. 1. A container holder for holding N cylindrical containers disposed in the container holder , where N is a positive integer , all containers having the same diameter , D , and the same height , H , the container holder comprising:a base comprising (a) two opposing vertical side walls of equal height and width, each having inner and outer surfaces, (b) two opposing vertical end walls of equal height and width, each having inner and outer surfaces, the side and end walls being connected together so that the outer surfaces of the walls form a substantially rectangular cuboid, and (c) a bottom portion connected to lower ends of the side and end walls, and having a substantially flat outer surface having a substantially rectangular shape, wherein the inner surfaces of the walls are scalloped to contact outer portions of walls of the containers;a cover comprising (a) two opposing vertical side walls of equal height and width, each having inner and outer surfaces, (b) two opposing vertical end walls of equal height and width, each having inner and outer surfaces, the side ...

TRAY AND LID FOR A THERMALLY INSULATING CONTAINER

A panel () for use in a thermally insulating container (), the panel () comprising a body of a thermally insulating material in the form of a tray element () having one or more upwardly open compartments () for receiving thermal conditioning elements () therein. 1. A panel for use in a thermally insulating container , the panel comprising a body of a thermally insulating material in the form of a tray element having one or more upwardly open compartments for receiving thermal conditioning elements therein.2. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tray element comprises one or more divider elements extending between longitudinal walls of the tray element to define the compartments.3. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tray element is provided with one or more reinforcing elements extending along one or more longitudinal edges thereof.4. A panel as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the tray element comprises one or more downwardly projecting peripheral lip elements.5. A panel as claimed in claim 4 , wherein a channel is formed between the lip elements and the base of the tray element.6. A lid for a thermally insulating container comprising a plurality of sections of a thermally insulating material claim 4 , at least one section being hingedly connected to another section through a hinge such that one section can be pivoted about the hinge to lid on top of the other section.7. A method of conditioning thermal conditioning elements for use in a thermally insulating container comprising mounting the elements in respective channels provided in a plurality of wall panels claim 4 , and arranging the wall panels vertically adjacent one another claim 4 , side by side in a thermal conditioning environment. The present invention relates to thermally insulated containers, in particular, but not exclusively, to palletised insulated containers, and to components for use therein.It is frequently necessary to transport temperature sensitive goods by road, rail or air. ...

SHIPPING PRODUCT WITH THERMAL AND MECHANICAL INSULATION FEATURES

A fillable gel pack includes a first film layer having an area and a liquid permeable layer bonded in a region equal to or smaller than the area of the first film layer to define a gel chamber. The fillable gel pack also includes a gel material in dry or powdered form disposed in the gel chamber and a second film layer bonded to at least a portion of the liquid permeable layer or the first film layer to define a liquid chamber. 1. A fillable gel pack comprising:a first film layer having an area;a liquid permeable layer bonded to a region of the first film layer equal to or smaller than the area of the first film layer to define a gel chamber;a gel material in powder form disposed in the gel chamber; anda second film layer bonded to at least a portion of the liquid permeable layer or the first film layer to define a liquid chamber.2. The fillable gel pack of wherein the first film layer claim 1 , the liquid permeable layer claim 1 , and the second film layer are heat sealed to define the gel chamber and the liquid chamber.3. The fillable gel pack of wherein the liquid chamber includes a fill port disposed between at least one of the first film layer or the liquid permeable layer and the second film layer.4. The fillable gel pack of wherein the first film layer comprises a bottom film layer.5. The fillable gel pack of wherein the second film layer comprises a top film layer.6. The fillable gel pack of wherein at least one of the first film layer or the second film layer comprise a multilayer stack.7. The fillable gel pack of wherein the multilayer stack comprises at least two different layers of polyethylene.8. A fillable gel pack claim 6 , comprising:a first non-permeable layer;a second non-permeable layer coupled with the first non-permeable layer, the first and second non-permeable layers cooperating to define both an exterior surface of the fillable gel pack and an opening leading into a first interior portion of the fillable gel pack;a powdered gel material ...

Cooler Insert

A cooler insert comprising a hexahedrical container having an exterior surface and a hollow interior forming a fluid-tight reservoir containing a refrigerant material. The hexahedrical container includes a plurality of deep beverage receptacles on the top side of its exterior surface and a plurality of shallow beverage receptacles on the bottom side of its exterior surface. The design and configuration of the beverage receptacles enables a single cooler insert to be used alone or multiple cooler inserts to be used in a stacked configuration. 1. A cooler insert comprising:a hexahedrical container having an exterior surface including a top side and a bottom side;a plurality of deep beverage receptacles arranged in a parallel configuration and extending from the top side of the exterior surface, said deep beverage receptacles having a cylindrically shaped side emanating downward to a bottom;a plurality of shallow beverage receptacles extending from the bottom side of the exterior surface, said shallow beverage receptacles having a cylindrically shaped side emanating upward to a top, said shallow beverage receptacles being co-axially aligned with the deep beverage receptacles located on the top side of the exterior surface;a hollow interior surrounded by the exterior surface and the plurality of cylindrically shaped sides, and;a refrigerant material disposed within the hollow interior, the hollow interior being configured to provide a fluid-tight reservoir to hold the refrigerant material.2. The cooler insert of claim 1 , wherein each of the deep beverage receptacles on the top side of the hexahedrical container being designed and configured to enclose a substantial portion of a beverage container claim 1 , said beverage container having a top portion and a body portion.3. The cooler insert of claim 1 , wherein each of the shallow beverage receptacles having a depth sufficient to at least partially enclose the top portion of a beverage container when a first cooler ...

COOLING PACK

A cooling pack including a flexible membrane defining an internal compartment. The cooling pack has an elongated shape having a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge, a bottom edge, a front surface, and a rear surface. A cooling gel is disposed within the internal compartment of the flexible membrane. A plurality of dowels are disposed within the internal compartment. The plurality of dowels extend from the bottom edge to the top edge. 1. A cooling pack comprising:a flexible membrane defining an internal compartment and comprising an elongated shape having a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge, a bottom edge, a front surface, and a rear surface;a cooling gel disposed within the internal compartment; anda plurality of dowels disposed within the internal compartment, wherein the plurality of dowels extend from the bottom edge to the top edge.2. The cooling pack of claim 1 , wherein the cooling gel surrounds the plurality of dowels.3. The cooling pack of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of dowels are parallel relative to one another.4. The cooling pack of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of dowels are each elongated cylinders.5. A method of cooling beverage containers comprising steps of: a flexible membrane defining an internal compartment and comprising an elongated shape having a first side edge, a second side edge, a top edge, a bottom edge, a front surface, and a rear surface;', 'a cooling gel disposed within the internal compartment; and', 'a plurality of dowels disposed within the internal compartment, wherein the plurality of dowels extend from the bottom edge to the top edge;, 'providing a first cooling pack comprisingplacing the cooling pack within a cooler; andplacing beverage containers on top of the front surface of the flexible membrane, in between the plurality of dowels.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising a step of:placing a second cooling pack on top of the beverage containers within the cooler such that the beverage ...

FREEZABLE BEVERAGE DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

A freezable beverage dispenser assembly for cooling alcohol as the alcohol is being poured includes a reservoir that is fillable with a freezable liquid. The reservoir is placed in a freezer thereby facilitating the freezable liquid to freeze into ice. Moreover, the reservoir is comprised of a thermally conductive material such that the reservoir is cooled by the ice. The reservoir has a top wall that is sloped downwardly and a channel is formed into the top wall. A beverage poured into the channel, and the beverage runs down the top wall for dispensing the beverage into a beverage container. The ice in the reservoir cools the beverage when the beverage is poured onto the channel. 1. A freezable beverage dispenser assembly being configured to have a beverage poured thereon thereby cooling the beverage while dispensing the beverage , said assembly comprising:a reservoir being fillable with a freezable liquid, said reservoir being placed in a freezer thereby facilitating said freezable liquid to freeze into ice, said reservoir being comprised of a thermally conductive material such that said reservoir is cooled by said ice, said reservoir having a top wall being sloped downwardly and having a channel being formed therein, said channel having a beverage poured thereon wherein said top wall is configured to dispense the beverage into a beverage container, said ice in said reservoir cooling the beverage when the beverage is poured onto said channel; anda base having said reservoir being removably coupled thereto.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said reservoir has an outer wall extending downwardly from said top wall claim 1 , said outer wall having a front side and a back side claim 1 , said top wall sloping downwardly between said back side and said front side claim 1 , said channel having a first end and a second end claim 1 , said second end of said channel extending through said front side of said outer wall of said reservoir wherein said second end of ...

Temperature Controlled Packaging and Transportation Method

A thermally insulated product delivery container (PDC), including therewithin a rigid shell defining a hollow tube containing wool, first and second tube-end closure boxes containing wool to thereby collectively define an inner void for receiving at least one phase change material container for providing a temperature controlled condition within the void in the presence of a phase change material (PCM), and at least one thermal baffle positionable between the or each phase change material. 1. A thermally insulated product delivery container (PDC) , including therewithin a rigid shell defining a hollow tube containing wool , first and second tube-end closure boxes containing wool to thereby collectively define an inner void for receiving at least one phase change material container for providing a temperature controlled condition within the void in the presence of a phase change material (PCM) , and at least one thermal baffle positionable between the or each phase change material container and a product to be carried within the compartment.2. The PDC of further including a corrugated cardboard container within which may be inserted a foldable corrugated tubular cardboard shell containing wool between its inner and outer walls claim 1 , and a pair of tube closure boxes claim 1 , one for each end of the tube claim 1 , each also containing wool to therefore collectively define a product receiving void which acts to hygroscopically control the temperature gradient between the outside of the container and the inside of the container.3. The PDC of in which one or more PCM containers may therefore be introduced into the interior of the container as a means of establishing a desired temperature range for the atmosphere within the container4. A PDC according to further including a thermal baffle between the product and the or each PCM container in order to ensure that a product to be transported within the container does not become too cold or too hot during transport.5. The ...

TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SYSTEM

The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods and to a transport and storage system and, in particular, a system for the transportation and storage of goods such as palletized goods and self-standing goods. The present invention seeks to provide a system that can enable goods to be securely and reliably horizontally, vertically and offset stacked, despite different sizes of goods and support members therefor, such as pallets, whereby wasted volumes arising from the presence of irregular loads, pallets or pallets of different levels or different load ratings in storage and transport can be minimized. 1. A substantially cylindrical transport/storage assembly comprising a sleeve and a cover;wherein the sleeve comprises a single element and is capable of being flat packed when not in use;wherein, in use, the sleeve provides upstanding walls and the cover is operable to provide a closure for the sleeve whereby to provide an enclosed load/storage volume; wherein the upstanding walls extend from feet operably in contact with a base support surface and terminate with an uppermost lip operable to support a lower surface of said cover, the cover having engagement means to locate with the uppermost lip of the sleeve, wherein the cover provides an upper support surface, and the walls define at least one aperture to permit access for at least one tine of a lifting device;wherein said engagement means enable secure lateral fitment of the lid with respect to the sleeve and is operable to allow further assemblies together with any associated loads to be mounted upon and be supported by the cover.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the engagement means of the cover comprises one or more downwardly directed channels which limit movement of the upstanding lip surfaces of the walls upon placement of the cover on the walls.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve supports one or more horizontally directed channels operable to receive at ...

THERMALLY INSULATED PACKAGING FOR SHIPPING LIQUID IN BOTTLES

A thermally insulated structure for shipping goods, the structure including an insulated box having a goods receptacle and a phase change material module receptacle. The structure further including a phase change material module, and a set of vacuum panels configured to form an encapsulating layer around the insulated box. 1. A thermally insulated structure for shipping goods , comprising:an insulated box comprising a goods receptacle and a phase change material module receptacle;a phase change material module; anda set of vacuum panels configured to form an encapsulating layer around the insulated box.2. The thermally insulated box of claim 1 , wherein the goods receptacle comprises a recess of the insulated box configured to receive a portion of the goods.3. The thermally insulated box of claim 2 , wherein the recess has a shape corresponding to a shape of the portion of the goods.4. The thermally insulated box of claim 1 , wherein the insulated box further comprises:a second goods receptacle.5. The thermally insulated box of claim 4 , herein the second goods receptacle comprises a second recess of the insulated box configured to receive a second portion of the goods.6. The thermally insulated box of claim 5 , wherein the second recess has a shape corresponding to a shape of the second portion of the goods.7. The thermally insulated box of claim 1 , wherein each vacuum panel of the set of vacuum panels comprises:a core comprising an insulating material;an inner layer that encapsulates the core comprising a vapor barrier material; andan outer layer that encapsulates the inner layer comprising a radiant barrier material.8. The thermally insulated box of claim 7 , wherein the radiant barrier comprises a biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate film that prevents the transmission of infrared radiation.9. The thermally insulated box of claim 1 , wherein the phase change material module comprises:a bottle having a shape corresponding to a shape of the phase change ...

Apparatus for shading and cooling articles

An apparatus for cooling a beverage container with a planar base with a compartment formed within and a divider panel enclosing the compartment; a cooling element inserted into the compartment; and a canopy structure extending upwards from the planar base. The apparatus may have storage pockets connected to the canopy. The apparatus may have a solar panel for collecting solar energy attached to the outer surface of the canopy.

CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. 1. A container apparatus comprising an enclosure and an insert assembly releasably attached to the enclosure , the enclosure defining an interior area for containing items therein , the enclosure comprising a base , a sidewall extending upwardly from the base , and at least one substantially concave recess formed in the base or the sidewall and adapted to receive and releasably engage the insert assembly therein whereby the insert assembly is releasably attached to the enclosure , the insert assembly comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of a light emitting device , an audio speaker adapted for emitting sound , a temperature altering element , and a container for storing items.2. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one substantially concave recess is formed in the sidewall and defines a recessed portion of the sidewall claim 1 , and further wherein the insert assembly is substantially flush with a non-recessed portion of the sidewall when positioned in the at least one substantially concave recess.3. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one substantially concave recess is formed in the base and defines a ...

Insulated Shipping System

An insulating shipping system may include six outer walls configured into a six-sided container; an insulating layer positioned within the outer walls and formed by a plurality of insulating members; and a thermal mass layer positioned within the insulating members and made from a plurality of thermal mass members. The thermal mass members may contain a thermal energy absorbing material. The container also may have a thermal buffer layer configured to fit within the thermal mass layer. All together, these layers form a passive, thermally stabile cargo cavity for transporting temperature-sensitive cargo. 1. An insulating shipping system comprising:six walls;an insulating layer fitting within said six walls; anda thermal mass layer fitting within said insulating layer;wherein said thermal mass layer substantially surrounds a cargo cavity and said insulating layer substantially surrounds said thermal mass layer.2. The insulating shipping system according to claim 1 , further comprisinga thermal buffer layer fitting within said thermal mass layer;wherein said thermal buffer layer substantially surrounds said cargo cavity.3. The insulating shipping system according to claim 1 , whereinsaid outer walls are made from corrugated fiberboard.4. The insulating shipping system according to claim 1 , whereinsaid outer walls are made from double wall corrugated fiberboard.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. The insulating shipping system according to claim 2 , whereinsaid thermal buffer layer includes a plurality of buffer panels, each said buffer panel has a honeycomb construction.9. The insulating shipping system according to claim 1 , whereinsaid thermal mass layer is adapted to hold thermal energy absorbing material therein,said thermal energy absorbing material is thermally biased gel.10. The insulating shipping system according to claim 1 , whereinsaid thermal mass layer is adapted to hold thermal energy absorbing material therein,said thermal energy absorbing ...

SHIPPING SYSTEM FOR STORING AND/OR TRANSPORTING TEMPERATURE-SENSITIVE MATERIALS

Shipping system for storing and/or transporting temperature-sensitive materials. In one embodiment, the system includes an outer box having four side walls, bottom closure flaps, and top closure flaps. A vacuum insulated panel (VIP) is detachably coupled to one of the top closure flaps and is removably covered by a cover. An insulation unit is removably positioned within the outer box, the insulation unit including a plurality of VIPs arranged to define a cavity bounded by a bottom wall and four side walls. A disposable liner is removably mounted on the insulation unit. The liner may be a thermoformed sheet and may cover the interior and top surfaces of the insulation unit. A plurality of temperature-control members and a product box may be removably positioned in the liner. Preferably, the liner is shaped so that the temperature-control members snugly fit around all sides of the product box. 1. A shipping system for use in transporting and/or storing temperature-sensitive materials , the shipping system comprising:(a) an insulation unit, the insulation unit shaped to include a cavity bounded by a bottom wall, four side walls, and an open top;(b) a liner, the liner being removably mounted on the insulation unit, the liner being shaped to include a cavity, wherein the cavity of the liner extends into the cavity of the insulation unit;(c) a product box, the product box being removably disposed within the cavity of the liner; and(d) at least one temperature-control member, the at least one temperature-control member being removably disposed within the cavity of the liner.2. The shipping system as claimed in wherein the insulation unit comprises a plurality of vacuum insulated panels.3. The shipping system as claimed in wherein the plurality of vacuum insulated panels comprises a bottom vacuum insulated panel and four side vacuum insulated panels claim 2 , the four side vacuum insulated panels being positioned on top of the bottom vacuum insulated panel.4. The shipping ...

Phase change material (pcm) belts

A container assembly for controlling the thermal condition of cargo includes an insulated container having a cover and a pair of belt assemblies having a plurality of pouches. The container may comprise handles and/or a detachable and/or adjustable shoulder strap. The container assembly further includes a plurality of phase-changing material packs configured to provide for the control of the temperature of cargo contained within the container. The phase-changing material packs are positioned within the belt assemblies and are thermally conditioned prior to use. The belt assemblies may be made of a durable material and may be configured to provide for the expedient exchange of thermal energy between the phase-changing material packs and an exterior of the belt assemblies. The belt assemblies may comprise features that provide for the efficient orienting of the belt assemblies within the container and/or the appropriate selection of phase-changing material packs for a respective belt assembly.

EXPANDABLE AND/OR DISPOSABLE ICE PACK

This disclosure includes ice packs () that comprise paper and absorbent material (A, ), and also includes various methods of adding liquid to, freezing, shipping, and/or using such ice packs (). Some of the ice packs () of this disclosure have a body () that includes first and second layers () of paper and one or more side panels (A) coupled thereto such that the body () is expandable. The absorbent material (A, ) of some of the ice packs () of this disclosure comprises a laminate having an inner layer (A, B, C, ) of superabsorbent polymer disposed between first and second outer layers (), where the first outer layer () comprises tissue and the second outer layer () comprises at least one of a tissue and a carded nonwoven. 1. An apparatus comprising: the body defines an interior chamber and an opening in communication with the interior chamber, the opening configured to receive liquid into the interior chamber and to be closed after the liquid is received therein; and', at least a portion the first perimeter and at least a portion of the second perimeter are disposed farther apart than when the body is in the collapsed state;', 'each side panel of the one or more side panels extends from the first layer to the second layer; and', 'a volume of the interior chamber is larger than when the body is in the collapsed state; and, 'the body comprises a first layer of paper having a first perimeter, a second layer of paper having a second perimeter, and one or more side panels, each side panel of the one or more side panels coupled to the first and second layers such that the body is expandable from a collapsed state to an expanded state in which], 'a body comprising paper configured to resist degradation when exposed to water, wherean absorbent material disposed in the interior chamber such that, when liquid is received into the interior chamber from the opening, the absorbent material absorbs at least some of the liquid.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the absorbent ...

CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. 1. A container apparatus comprising:(a) an enclosure comprising a base for positioning substantially horizontally on a floor surface and a sidewall extending substantially vertically from the base, the base and the sidewall defining an interior area of the enclosure;(b) a first concave channel formed in an interior surface of the sidewall and a complementary second concave channel formed in the interior surface of the sidewall at a position opposed to the first channel, the first concave channel and the second concave channel extending substantially vertically from proximate a top of the sidewall to proximate a bottom of the sidewall; and(c) an insert assembly comprising a temperature altering element adapted to alter a temperature within the interior area of the enclosure, the insert assembly comprising a substantially flat member received in the first concave channel and the second concave channel and adapted for sliding movement therein, whereby the insert assembly provides a barrier dividing the interior area of the enclosure into a first interior area and a second interior area.2. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a thermally insulated cooler.3 ...

THERMAL CONTROL PACKAGES

A package can include an insulated envelope configured to contain a thermal element therein to reduce thermal transfer between the thermal element and the atmosphere. The insulated envelope can include an outer liner and an insulating material disposed within the outer liner. An amount of the insulating material can be selected to control temperature of the outer liner and/or rate of heat transfer to the thermal element. 1. A thermal regulating device , comprising:an insulated envelope configured to contain a thermal element therein to reduce thermal transfer between the thermal element and the atmosphere.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the insulated envelope includes an outer liner and an insulating material disposed within the outer liner.3. The device of claim 4 , wherein an amount of the insulating material is selected to control temperature of the outer liner and/or rate of heat transfer to the thermal element.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the liner is a natural and/or synthetic material.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the liner is a flexible paper liner.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the insulating material is one or more of cellulose insulation claim 4 , recycled cellulose insulation claim 4 , plastic claim 4 , PET claim 4 , polystyrene.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the insulating material is fluff pulp.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising the thermal element.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the thermal element is dry ice.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the envelope is configured to control a location of where sublimated gas escapes.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the envelope is configured such that a time to about 31 degrees C. internal temperature of a shipping container containing the envelope having two pounds of dry ice disposed in the envelope when the shipping package is consistently exposed to about 40.6 degrees C. is greater than 18 hours.12. The device of claim 11 , wherein the shipping container includes ...

COLLAPSIBLE INSULATED CONTAINER

A collapsible insulated container has a base wall and a peripheral wall with an open end defining an enclosure. The peripheral wall has at least two layers and is divided into elongate pockets between the layers, with foldable crease lines between adjacent pockets. Each pocket contains a flexible-walled, insulating gel pack which substantially fills the pocket. The crease lines may be defined by stitching securing the outer and inner layers of the container together. The gel packs may be surrounded by matting, foam or mesh material which is sewn into the lines of stitching, or may have integral peripheral rims sewn into the lines of stitching. The container is foldable between an erect, open condition and a storage condition in which it is folded along the crease lines into a substantially flattened package. 1a base wall and a peripheral wall extending from the base wall to define a cavity having an open end;each wall comprising at least an inner layer and an outer layer with an interior space between the layers;a plurality of substantially flat gel packs each containing a gel material, the gel packs being located within the interior space in at least part of the peripheral wall and at least part of the base wall, wherein at least one gel pack is located in the base wall; andthe peripheral wall having a plurality of spaced, foldable crease areas comprising first lines of stitching which define separate pockets in the wall, each pocket containing a gel pack, and the collapsed container is folded only about the crease areas in the peripheral wall into a folded storage configuration.. A collapsible insulated container, comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/541,463, filed on Jul. 3, 2012, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/652,661, filed on Jan. 5, 2010 and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,209,995 on Jul. 3, 2012, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent App. No. 61/214,364, filed on Apr ...

Food Container

In accordance with one embodiment, a container for carrying food is provided. The container can include one or more sidewalls; a primary food compartment defined by the one or more sidewalls; a cooling compartment disposed beneath the primary food compartment; a sealable opening for the cooling compartment accessible from the exterior of the container; and, wherein the cooling compartment is disposed immediately adjacent to the primary food compartment.

STORAGE SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEDICINES

People can damage their medicines by taking them outside in hot or cold weather. On the other hand, some people need to carry their medicines with them wherever they go (even if the weather is extremely hot or cold). Specially constructed storage systems can protect medicines from damage due to hot and cold weather without requiring bulky structures or expensive components that consume electricity to regulate temperature. 1. A medicine storage system comprising:an insulated container having an opening;a first lid configured to cover the opening;a phase change system located inside the insulated container;a medicine storage area located inside the insulated container; anda first retention member located inside the insulated container and configured to prevent the phase change system from blocking access to the medicine storage area, wherein the storage system is configured to provide access for inserting a medicine through the opening and into the medicine storage area.2. The storage system of claim 1 , wherein the phase change system comprises a first tube having a first phase change material and a second tube having a second phase change material claim 1 ,the first phase change material having a first melting temperature greater than 40 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 74 degrees Fahrenheit, and the second phase change material having a second melting temperature greater than 74 degrees Fahrenheit and less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.3. The storage system of claim 2 , wherein the insulated container comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion claim 2 , the distal portion being located farther from the opening than the proximal portion claim 2 , wherein the first retention member is located inside the insulated container in the distal portion claim 2 , wherein the first retention member comprises a protrusion between the first tube and the second tube.4. The storage system of claim 3 , wherein the first retention member comprises a cavity claim 3 , the ...

Replaceable Thermal Heating or Cooling (RTHC) Device for Aircraft Meal Boxes and Compartments

A modular replaceable heating or cooling (RTHC) device is disclosed. In embodiments, the RTHC device includes a housing enclosing a forward control section attachable to a rear thermal section. The housing is slotted for removable installation into rails in the interior walls of a galley food compartment. The thermal section includes gel packs of a heatable/chillable temperature storage medium (e.g., polymer gel) enclosed in a membrane for controlled dissipation and air channels to admit circulating air over or through the gel packs to be chilled or heated by the temperature storage medium. The control section includes scroll fans for drawing air into the RTHC device through air intakes for chilling/heating, exhaust vents for returning the chilled/heated air to the compartment, control switches for the scroll fans, and visual/auditory status indicators, e.g., for fan speed, battery charge, or the interior temperature of the compartment.

Iceless Chill Chamber Cooler

An iceless chill chamber cooler includes a chill chamber block and an iceless chill chamber. The chill chamber block can include at least one attachment feature. The iceless chill chamber can include a wall having at least one receiving feature. The receiving feature can complement and receive the attachment feature of the chill chamber block. The chill chamber block can be configured to transfer cold to an item positioned inside the iceless chill chamber. 116-. (canceled)17. A method of manufacturing an iceless chill chamber cooler , comprising:fabricating a container comprising at least one wall; andforming a receiving feature within the at least one wall, wherein the receiving feature is configured to receive and retain a chill block, wherein the receiving feature comprises a first siding and a second siding, wherein the chill block is vertically insertable and removable from between the first and second sidings, and horizontally retained by the first and second sidings.18. The method of manufacturing an iceless chill chamber cooler of claim 17 , further comprising:forming the receiving feature and fabricating the container in one step.19. The method of manufacturing an iceless chill chamber cooler of claim 17 , further comprising:forming the container integrally with a cooler body.20. The method of manufacturing an iceless chill chamber cooler of claim 17 , further comprising:inserting the container into a cooler body.21. A method of manufacturing an iceless chill chamber cooler claim 17 , comprising:fabricating a container comprising at least one wall; andforming a receiving feature within the at least one wall, wherein the receiving feature is configured to receive and retain a chill block, wherein the receiving feature comprises a first siding and a second siding opposite the first siding, the first siding and the second siding each comprising an inward facing protrusion, wherein the distance between the first and second sidings is larger towards the wall ...

Product Transport Containers

Product transport containers are disclosed. Such containers can provide one or more advantages compared to existing containers. For example, product transport containers described herein can maintain a product at a desired temperature for an extended period of time, including without the use of an active heating or cooling component. Such product transport containers described herein may also provide improved breathability, thermal insulation, and/or mechanical strength or dimensional stability. Such containers can include a plurality of walls defining an interior volume and a selectively openable side permitting movement of the product into and out of the interior volume of the container. The walls can be formed from a thermoformed non-woven fabric.

Refrigerating assembly

There is provided a refrigerating assembly for temporarily storing an item at a first temperature lower than an ambient temperature. The refrigerating assembly comprises a container for receiving the item and a shell adapted for removably receiving the container therein. The container comprises a sidewall having therein defined a cavity containing an amount of a refrigerant medium having a second temperature lower than the ambient temperature for temporarily maintaining the item received in the container at the first temperature. The shell has an outer surface which is at the ambient temperature and an inner surface which has a layer of thermally insulating material mounted thereon for thermally insulating the shell from the container, thereby maintaining the outer surface at the ambient temperature. There is further provided a method for temporarily storing an item at a first temperature lower than an ambient temperature.

Bucket Assembly for a Beverage Container

A bucket assembly includes a bucket and an insert with a cooling agent that keeps a liquid in a beverage container cold. The bucket has a slot that aligns with a slot on the insert. These slots receive a handle of the beverage container. 1. A bucket assembly , comprising:an outer bucket that includes an elongated slot;an inner bucket that includes an elongated slot and that fits inside of and removably engages with the outer bucket such that the slot of the inner bucket aligns with the slot of the outer bucket; anda cylindrically-shaped insert that includes a space formed between oppositely disposed ends and that surrounds an interior surface of the inner bucket such that the space of the insert aligns with the slot of the inner bucket and the slot of the outer bucket,wherein the interior surface of the inner bucket and the insert have a size and shape to receive a beverage container that holds a liquid, andwherein the insert includes a cooling agent to maintain the liquid in the beverage container cold.2. The bucket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert is pliable claim 1 , formed of a polymer claim 1 , and includes a zip-lock seal to maintain the cooling agent enclosed in the insert.3. The bucket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert includes a connector and the inner bucket includes a connector such that the connector of the insert removably snaps to the connector of the inner bucket.4. The bucket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the slot of the inner bucket claim 1 , the slot of the outer bucket claim 1 , and the space of the insert have an elongated rectangular shape that receives a handle on the beverage container.5. The bucket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert wraps around an exterior surface of the beverage container and is filled with water and ice to keep the liquid cold.6. The bucket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the insert includes two holes and the inner bucket includes two protrusions that fit into the two holes such that the insert hangs ...

INSULATED CONTAINER ASSEMBLY WITH THERMAL STORAGE ACCOMMODATION

A container assembly has a soft-sided insulated wall structure. It has an internal chamber in which to place objects, such as foodstuffs, to be kept cool or warm. There is a first closure member that opens and closes to permit objects to be place in, or removed from, the chamber. The wall structure includes one or more accommodations in which to place a warming or cooling element, such as an ice pack. The accommodations are externally accessible without opening the main chamber, and have their own closure. The outside of the accommodation may be insulated; the inside is a thin web through which to transfer heat. The container may be a collapsible foldable bag; a tote bag; back pack or a non-collapsible lunch box. The thermal storage elements may have a flat disk shape. The external access for the thermal storage elements permits them to slide sideways into place. 1. A soft-sided insulated container assembly comprising:a soft-sided insulated wall structure defining a chamber therewithin in which to receive objects, said wall structure having a first closure operable to govern access to said chamber;said wall structure including a first region, said first region having at least a first accommodation defined therein next to said chamber in which to receive at least a first thermal storage member; andsaid accommodation has a second closure, said second closure permitting passage therethrough of at least said first thermal storage member,whereby said thermal storage member may be positioned without opening said first closure member.2. The container assembly of wherein said chamber is at least partially one of (a) collapsible; and (b) expandable.3. The container assembly of wherein said container comprises a wall section having an outer layer and an inner layer; said inner layer is a membrane and said outer layer includes a layer of thermal insulation.4. The container assembly of wherein said container has at least a second accommodation claim 1 , and has first and second ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A beverage dispenser for dispensing beverage containers includes an outer shell with an internal track that dispenses rolling beverage containers from the track and one or more internal ice liners that retain ice to keep the beverage containers chilled.

Portable refrigeration apparatus

The present application is related to a portable refrigeration apparatus for vaccines, food items, beverage containers, or any other item. The apparatus includes a refrigerated container comprised of a plurality of substantially identical chilling panels interconnected to form a sealed container that defines an internal volume, each of the chilling panels containing a cooling element. The refrigerated container encloses an internal storage space and has a generally modular design to facilitate packaging and transportation. The apparatus permits the internal storage space to maintain a temperature in the range of 4° C.˜8° C. for a long period of time following a loss of electrical power.

Methods and apparatus for thermal regulation of perishable products

Thermal regulation of perishable products is achieved using a container having an elongate thermal member which extends into a central region of the container. Thermal regulation is also achieved by selected direction of airflow about walls of the container and providing the container with a rib to facilitate air circulation between adjacent containers.

COOLER OR COOLER INSERT AND METHODS OF FABRICATION THEREOF

An insert configured to be disposed in a receptacle, the insert comprising a bottom surface, a first top surface, a second top surface, the second top surface being located further from the bottom surface than the first top surface in a first direction, the first direction being orthogonal to the bottom surface, and a chamber, the chamber residing between the first top surface and the bottom surface and the second top surface and the bottom surface, the chamber being configured to hold a liquid, is provided. An associated method is also provided. 1. An insertable cooling device configured to be disposed in a receptacle for receiving contents , the insertable cooling device comprising:a first portion having an opening for inserting contents into the insertable cooling device, the first portion including a plurality of ribs, the plurality of ribs forming a channel between each of the plurality of ribs; anda second portion connected to the first portion, the second portion having a plurality of tack-offs on a bottom surface, wherein the plurality of tack-offs increase a load capacity of the second portion by allowing a deformation around the plurality of tack-offs, thereby reducing a stress on the second portion, which accommodates at least one food and beverage item;wherein the contents inserted through the opening of the first portion are located within an interior of the insertable cooling device to deliver refrigeration to an interior of the receptacle, such that cool air from the insertable cooling source circulates within the interior of the receptacle above and below the insertable cooling source.2. The insertable cooling source of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is configured to extend across at least a portion of a side surface of the receptacle.3. The insertable cooling source of claim 1 , wherein the cool air circulates between the plurality of ribs in the channels underneath the contents placed onto the platform claim 1 , and a between a plurality of ...

Apparatus, system, and method for shading and cooling an article

A system for shading and cooling an article container is disclosed. The system includes a base with a compartment formed within, a cooling element inserted into the compartment, and a collapsible canopy structure extending upwards from the base. The collapsible canopy structure includes a vertical supporting element hingedly attached at its bottom end with the base, and a cantilevered element hingedly attached with a top end of the vertical supporting element. A planar sheet is mounted on the vertical supporting structure and the cantilevered element. The system is configured to move between a storage configuration and an operational configuration. In the operational configuration, the vertical supporting element and cantilevered element provide shading for the article container. The system further includes a plurality of storage pockets attached to an inward facing surface of the planar sheet and a solar panel attached to an outward facing surface of the planar sheet.

Implement for constant-temperature storage and storage container housing the same

An implement for storage at a constant temperature has two housings ( 21 and 22 ) that accommodate heat storage agents. One heat storage agent ( 41 ) is irremovably accommodated in one housing ( 21 ), and a hook-and-loop fastener ( 30 ) for installation in a storage container is provided on the outer surface of the other housing ( 22 ).

Thermally insulated shipping system for pallet-sized payload, methods of making and using the same, and kit for use therein

Thermally insulated shipping system for use in transporting a pallet-sized payload. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of thermally insulating walls arranged to define an interior volume suitable for receiving a pallet-sized payload. The thermally insulating walls include a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a left wall, and a right wall, of which all but the bottom wall include at least two slots facing towards the interior volume. One of the slots is an inner slot that is more proximal to the interior volume, and one of the slots is an outer slot that is more distal to the interior volume. The system also includes a plurality of inner cassettes disposed in at least some of the inner slots and a plurality of outer cassettes disposed in at least some of the outer slots. The inner and outer cassettes include phase-change materials.

Medication Carrying Case

Disclosed is a medication carrying case having a modular interior and a deployable tray work surface. The case structure is provided in several different sizes and designs, whereby medication and other articles are supported by removably attached organizational leaflets attached along the interior surfaces of the case. Each leaflet comprises a number of different pouches or organizational elements for supporting medication and accessory items. The deployable tray attaches along the exterior of the case and provides a clean work surface for organizing and preparing medication prior to use. For temperature sensitive medication, a cooling chamber is provided within the leaflet and behind a pouch to cool the pouch contents. Furthermore, an internal temperature sensing means and a timer element is provided to monitor the interior environment of the case and provide a means of notification for the user for administration of medication, respectively. 1. A medication carrying case , comprising:at least two opposing case flaps forming a structure having an interior volume wherein the flaps are joined by a line of connection;the opposing case flaps having an interior surface and an opposing exterior surface, the exterior surface forming an outer surface of the case;a deployable tray pivotably extending from the exterior surface of at least one case flap;wherein the interior surface is planar, void of obstruction so as to form a work surface when in a working position and configured to enclose the entire exterior surface of at least one case flap when in a closed position;an attachment flap disposed along a peripheral edge of the deployable tray, the attachment flap configured to secure the deployable tray to the opposing case flap to which the deployable tray is connected.2. The medication carrying case of claim 1 , wherein the attachment flap does not extend over the line of connection when secured to the opposing case flap.3. The medication carrying case of claim 1 , ...

A TRANSPORTATION BOX

A transportation box () comprising a plurality of first phase change materials (), a plurality of second phase change materials (), a first box () adapted to enclose a payload box (), a second box () and an outer box (). The payload box () is embedded with the plurality of second phase change materials (). Further, each of the plurality of first phase change materials () is placed above and below the payload box (). The second box () is adapted to contain temperature sensitive products and is nestable within the payload box (). The first box () is nestable within the outer box (). The plurality of first phase change materials () and the plurality of second phase change materials () are arranged in a manner such that air in between controls heat flow into and within the first box (). 1100. A transportation box () , comprising:{'b': '16', 'a plurality of first phase change materials ();'}{'b': '20', 'a plurality of second phase change materials ();'}{'b': 18', '10, 'a first box () adapted to enclose a payload box ();'}{'b': '22', 'a second box () adapted to contain temperature sensitive products;'}{'b': 10', '20', '2', '12', '6', '10', '16', '10, 'wherein said payload box () is embedded with said plurality of second phase change materials () along a bottom panel (), a top panel () and side panels () of said payload box (), wherein each of said plurality of first phase change materials () is placed above and below said payload box ();'}{'b': 22', '10, 'wherein said second box () is nestable within said payload box ();'}{'b': 18', '14, 'wherein said first box () is nestable within an outer box ();'}{'b': 16', '20', '10', '16', '18, 'wherein said plurality of first phase change materials () and said plurality of second phase change materials () are arranged in a manner such that air in between said payload box () and said plurality of first phase change materials () controls heat flow into and within said first box ().'}21001620. The transportation box () as claimed in ...

LID FOR INSULATED BOX AND METHOD FOR STORING PRODUCTS

Lid () for an insulated box (), with a cooling element () that forms part of the lid (), whereby this cooling element () is filled with coolant that is intended to be cooled or frozen in order to then perform a cooling function. 1. Lid for an insulated box , with a cooling element that forms part of the lid , whereby this cooling element is filled with coolant that is intended to be cooled or frozen in order to then perform a cooling function , characterised in that the cooling element is a passive cooling element that forms a permanent part of the lid.2. Lid according to claim 1 , characterised in that the material or materials from which the lid is made is such that the coolant is not visible.3. Lid according to claim 1 , characterised in that the cooling element is designed to perform its cooling function in a certain temperature interval claim 1 , whereby the lid is provided on its outside with a mark or a colour that is an indication of the temperature interval for which the cooling element is designed.4. Combination of a lid according to any one of the previous and a box on which the lid fits.5. Combination of a lid according to and a box on which the lid fits claim 3 , characterised in that a mark is affixed on the outside of the box that corresponds to the mark on the lid or that the outside of the box is made in a colour that corresponds to the outside of the lid.6. Two or more combinations according to claim 4 , whereby a first type of lid has a cooling element that is designed for a first temperature interval and a second type of lid has a cooling element that is designed for a second temperature interval.7. Two or more combinations according to claim 4 , whereby a first type of lid has a cooling element that is designed for a first temperature interval and a second type of lid has a cooling element that is designed for a second temperature interval and whereby the first of the lids and the second of the lids have the same shape.8. Method for the cooled ...

TWO-LAYER THERMAL CONTAINER

A two-layer thermal container according to the present invention comprises an outer container having a first intake port at an upper end thereof and an opening at a lower portion thereof; an inner container as a cylindrical body having a second intake port formed at an upper end thereof and inserted into an opening of the outer container with the outer circumferential surface of the second intake port being in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the first intake port; a sealing member assembled to the opening to seal the opening and having its upper surface contacted with the bottom surface of the inner container; and an insertion stopper inserted into the second intake port of the inner container to seal the second intake port. 1. A two-layer thermal container comprising:an outer container having a first intake port at an upper end thereof and an opening at a lower portion thereof;an inner container as a cylindrical body having a second intake port formed at an upper end thereof and inserted into an opening of the outer container with the outer circumferential surface of the second intake port being in close contact with the inner circumferential surface of the first intake port;a sealing member assembled to the opening to seal the opening and having its upper surface contacted with the bottom surface of the inner container; andan insertion stopper inserted into the second intake port of the inner container to seal the second intake port.2. The two-layer thermal container according to claim 1 ,wherein the outer container comprises a single wall or multi-layer wall, and the volume of air between each layer wall is between a vacuum state and an atmospheric pressure state when the wall is comprised of multi-layer wall.3. The two-layer thermal container according to claim 1 ,wherein the sealing member has a built-in refrigerant.4. The two-layer thermal container according to claim 1 ,wherein the sealing member includes an outer case having a first ...

CONTOURED ICE PACK SYSTEM FOR A FISH BODY

Embodiments of the invention provide rigid (hard-sided) ice packs that include contours configured to cooperate with whole fish, as harvested. The contours allow the fish to have close contact with surfaces of the ice pack while also protecting the fish from being bruised, crushed, deformed, or otherwise damaged during storage or transportation. 1. A cold pack system comprising:a first non-tubular rigid shell having a serpentine cross-section, the first non-tubular rigid shell forming a first plurality of pockets; anda first non-circulating heat-exchange component contained by the first non-tubular rigid shell.2. The cold pack of claim 1 , wherein the first non-tubular rigid shell is manufactured from plastic.3. The cold pack of claim 1 , wherein the first non-tubular rigid shell is manufactured from blow molded high-density polyethylene.4. The cold pack of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of pockets includes at least one pocket open to a first side of the first non-tubular rigid shell and at least one pocket open to a second side of the first non-tubular rigid shell claim 1 , the first side being opposite the second side.5. The cold pack of claim 1 , wherein the first non-circulating heat-exchange component is a fluid.6. The cold pack of claim 5 , wherein the fluid includes water.7. The cold pack of claim 5 , wherein the fluid includes propylene glycol.8. The cold pack of claim 5 , wherein the fluid includes alcohol.9. The cold pack of claim 1 , wherein the first non-circulating heat-exchange component is a solid.10. The cold pack of claim 1 , wherein the first non-circulating heat-exchange component is a gel.11. The cold pack system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second non-tubular rigid shell having a serpentine cross-section, the second non-tubular rigid shell forming a second plurality of pockets; anda second non-circulating heat-exchange component contained by the second non-tubular rigid shell.12. A method for using the cold pack system of claim 1 , ...

Sleeve insert for a portable cooler

A insert for a portable cooler containing ice in which the insert is preferably cylindrical and wherein the insert acts as a protective sleeve for a container, such as a bottle, within the cooler so as to prevent ice redistribution when the bottle is removed and then returned. 1. An insert for use in a container containing ice the insert comprising:a sheet adapted to be rolled into a cylinder to thereby define a cavity to accommodatea bottle or can;a cap having a skirt with an internal slit to engage an end of the cylinder to assist in maintaining the cylindrical shape.2. An insert as in wherein the sleeve includes a tab at one edge adapted to engage an aperture at the opposite edge.3. An insert as in further including a second cap to engage the opposite end of the cylinder.4. An insert as in wherein the sheet is made from polypropylene.5. An insert as in wherein the sleeve includes a plurality of apertures to allow for air flow. The present invention relates to an insert used in a portable cooler having ice for easy storage and access to beverages.Portable coolers are well known as insulated boxes which keep food and beverages cold for storage, transport and use in various locations. Most coolers are constructed with a polyurethane inner layer and a polypropylene outer layer which together provide insulation while keeping the box lightweight for easy transport.Often the coolers are filled with ice or other frozen products in order to keep the beverages colder for longer, with the beverages packed within the ice. However, when a beverage such as a wine bottle is removed from the ice, the ice naturally moves and falls into the gap created and it can be difficult for the user to then replace the bottle without digging or pushing into the ice to re-create space. Through prolonged use of the cooler it is common for the beverages to no longer fit as well into the ice due to this redistribution, and can require the user to spend time rearranging the entire cooler's ...

Vessel cooling system and associated methods

A vessel cooling system may include a beverage holding device, having a bottom with a slit having a length. The system may also include a cooling device, having a convex top configured to be received by a concave bottom of a beverage vessel. The cooling device may have a top sheet of thermoplastic polyurethane, a bottom sheet of thermoplastic polyurethane affixed to the top sheet of thermoplastic polyurethane forming a cavity therebetween, and a shaped depression in the center of the convex top. The cooling device may further include a rigid portion, having a circumference, disposed on the bottom of the cooling device, a lip, having an upper surface with a plurality of raised ridges, formed on the circumference of the rigid portion and configured to contact the perimeter of the concave bottom of the beverage vessel, and coolant, that contracts as its temperature raises, contained within the cavity.

BEVERAGE CHILLER

A beverage chiller assembly has a bottom vessel portion and a top portion comprising a plurality of extruded tubes arranged in an array. The bottom and top portions fit together to receive and expeditiously chill a beverage, such as an individual portion of hot coffee, to produce ice coffee, or a bottle of white wine, or a serving of another beverage. The tubes are pre-cooled and extend vertically down into the beverage or fluid volume, and are arranged and dimensioned to provide effective, fast and substantially uniform cooling of the intended beverage volume to a specified serving temperature. Embodiments quickly convert hot coffee to iced coffee, or chill white wine to a proper temperature for serving. Specific embodiments may attain a stable final temperature and also function as serving vessels at table. 1. A beverage chiller comprisinga bottom portion including a perimeter wall defining a receiving vessel for receiving a beverage to be chilled, anda top portion including plurality of cooling tubes arranged in an array the bottom and top portions interfitting such that the cooling tubes extend vertically down into the beverage and quickly chill the beverage by thermal contact therewith to a desired temperature when the top portion is positioned on the bottom portion.2. The beverage chiller of claim 1 , wherein the tubes are extruded tubes which contain a freezable or phase change thermal storage medium and are sized and spaced such that claim 1 , when frozen claim 1 , the array quickly chills a cup or batch of hot coffee to ice coffee.3. The beverage chiller of claim 1 , wherein the tubes are extruded tubes having outer cross dimension under about one half inch and arranged with an inter-tube spacing that defines non-icing channels such that hot coffee placed therein is cooled to below 40 degrees F. in under two minutes.4. The beverage chiller of claim 1 , wherein the tubes are extruded tubes arranged in a sparse array dimensioned and adapted to chill a bottle ...

REFRIGERATED, THRMALLY INSULATED, COLLAPSIBLE COVER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING TO TRANSPORT PERISHABLE PRODUCTS

A reusable, substantially airtight, and insulated container system, assembly and method include detachable assembled top, side, and bottom panels to enclose a plurality of pallets of chilled, perishable products for transport. The top panel includes a plurality of pouches positioned within horizontal chambers within the inside top panel surface. Hook and loop closures secure and seal the panel assemblies. Thermoplastic polyurethane nylon fabric panel inner and outer surfaces are bonded to an internal insulation layer with thermal-welded edges. The system, assembly, and method include internal temperature control elements for a real time thermostatically controlled container environment protecting chilled products housed within the cover assembly during transport. An embodiment of the cover assembly is configured to a standard LD-7 air transport container base pallet, providing a thermostatically controlled container environment of approximately 745 cubic feet. The assembled top, side, and bottom panels are collapsible for easy storage and transport when not in use. 1. A system for a reusable , substantially airtight , and insulated container useful in packaging and preserving products for transport , the system comprising:a) two equal sized collapsible bottom panel portions, each collapsible bottom panel portion comprising an interior surface and an exterior surface, means for hook and loop attachment on an interior surface periphery, and one collapsible bottom panel portion comprising an exterior surface length periphery comprising means for hook and loop attachment, whereby a length of a first collapsible bottom panel portion internal periphery comprising means for hook and loop attachment is affixed to a corresponding length of a second collapsible bottom panel portion exterior surface length periphery comprising means for hook and loop attachment providing an assembled bottom panel, the assembled bottom panel comprising an assembled bottom panel exterior surface ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A beverage dispenser for dispensing beverage containers includes an outer shell with an internal track that dispense rolling beverage containers from the track and one or more internal ice liners that retain ice to keep the beverage containers chilled. 1. A beverage dispenser including an outer shell , a water-resistant ice liner with a liner opening inside the outer shell , an internal track assembly including a descending and inclined ramp inside the outer shell and adjacent to the ice liner and a beverage container open dispensing area at a bottom end of the track assembly.2. The beverage dispenser of claim of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell is constructed of at least one of styrene and metal.3. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further including handles at the top of the dispenser.4. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell is a beer keg-type shape.5. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a rotatable roller coupled to container escapement holder at the open dispensing area.6. The beverage dispenser of claim 5 , further comprising handles at the top of the dispenser claim 5 , and wherein the outer shell is a beer keg-type shape.7. The beverage dispenser of claim of claim 6 , wherein the outer shell is constructed of at least one of styrene and metal.8. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser is portable and includes one or more handles.9. A beverage dispenser including an outer shell claim 1 , one ore more water-resistant ice liners with one or more liner openings inside the outer shell claim 1 , one or more internal track assemblies with each assembly including one or more descending and inclined ramps inside the outer shell and adjacent to the one or more ice liners and one or more beverage container open dispensing areas at an end of the one or more track assemblies claim 1 , and from 24 to 60 beverage cans arranged on the one or more track assemblies.10. The beverage dispenser of any of claim 9 , ...

BEVERAGE DISPENSER

A beverage dispenser for dispensing beverage containers includes an outer shell with an internal track that dispenses rolling beverage containers from the track and one or more internal ice liners that retain ice to keep the beverage containers chilled. 1. A beverage dispenser , comprising:an outer shell having a top and bottom;a water-resistant ice liner with a liner opening providing a hollow ice-holding space in a portion of and extending unobstructed from the top to the bottom of the outer shell;an internal dual track assembly, each internal track of the internal dual track assembly comprising a descending and inclined ramp inside the outer shell and adjacent to the ice liner, wherein said ramp is shaped with multiple direction-reversing bends that avoids traversing the hollow ice-holding space; anda beverage container open dispensing area at a bottom end of the internal dual track assembly.2. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the outer shell is constructed of at least one of styrene and metal.3. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , where the outer shell comprises a beer keg-type shape.4. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising:two rotatable rollers, one each located on the outer shell on opposite sides proximate the beverage container open dispensing area, and each coupled to one or more escapement holders such that turning either roller causes a beverage container to be moved into the beverage container open dispensing area.5. The beverage dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the beverage container open dispensing area is configured to dispense beverage containers from the internal dual track assembly simultaneously based on turning either roller.6. The beverage dispenser of claim 4 , wherein the beverage container open dispensing area is configured to dispense beverage containers from the internal dual track assembly in an alternating manner from each track based on turning either roller.7. The beverage dispenser of claim 1 , further ...

Stackable freezer pack

A freezer pack which has a body in the shape of a cuboid, a first face of the body having a plurality of recesses and a second face opposite to the first face having a plurality of projections extending outwardly therefrom, the projections and the recesses being sized and located such that a projection on the second face will mate with a recess on a first face of a second cuboid. 1. A freezer pack comprising:a body in the shape of a cuboid;a first face of said body having a plurality of recesses;a second face of said body opposite to said first face having a plurality of projections extending outwardly therefrom;said projections and said recesses being sized and located such that a projection on said second face will mate with a recess on a first face of a second cuboid.2. The freezer pack of wherein said body is formed of a plastic material.3. The freezer pack of wherein said body is filled with a coolant.4. The freezer pack of wherein said first face of said body has a plurality of recesses claim 1 , said plurality of recesses being a multiple of four.5. The freezer pack of wherein said first face and said second face have an anti expansion member securing said first and second faces together.6. The freezer pack of wherein one face of said cuboid has an aperture formed therein claim 1 , a plug sealing said aperture claim 1 , and a cover meeting with said cuboid to limit access to said plug and aperture.7. The freezer pack of wherein said first face of said body has a plurality of channels communicating with at least one of said recesses.8. A freezer pack system comprising:first and second freezer packs, each freezer pack having a body in the shape of a cuboid;a first face of each of said bodies having a plurality of recesses;a second face opposite to said first face having a plurality of projections;said projections on said first body being arranged and sized to fit within said recesses on said first face of said second body. The present invention relates to ...

BEVERAGE ACTIVE CHILLER

A mechanical apparatus comprised of a plurality of pods in the form of a cylindrical sleeve, containing liquid, to be frozen for the purpose of dynamically transfer/impart its charged thermal energy to a directly contacted object placed within. The pods are joined to each other by elastic bands allowing it to instantly expanse and grip varying size beverage containers. Furthermore, the plurality of pods and a beverage container are disposed in an insulated holder; a sealable cap is then inserted to seal off and insulate the discharging of thermal energy therein from ambient conditions. A beverage in the form of can or bottle may be placed in the apparatus to achieve desired chill temperature for an extended length of time in high ambient temperature conditions. 1. An apparatus for the purpose of chilling canned or bottled object , it is comprising:a. A main body of cup like structure capable of receiving canned or bottled object.b. A chiller of the form removable cylindrical sleevec. A cap with built-in seal structured. A raiser to add height to shorter object2. The chiller of claim 1 , wherein the removable cylindrical sleeve comprising of a plurality of pods whereas pods are collectively joined equally space together by elastic bands3. The chiller of claim 1 , wherein the removable cylindrical sleeve comprising of a plurality of pods whereas each pod construction is a fraction of an annular cylindrical sleeve.4. The chiller of claim 1 , wherein the removable cylindrical sleeve comprising of a plurality of pods producing true cylindrical description.5. The chiller of claim 1 , wherein the removable cylindrical sleeve comprising of a plurality of pods containing distilled water.6. The chiller of claim 1 , wherein the removable cylindrical sleeve comprising of a plurality of pods whereas pods are solidly construct of high thermal conductivity materials.7. The chiller of claim 1 , wherein the removable cylindrical sleeve comprising of a plurality of pods whereas pods' ...

CONTAINER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A container apparatus can include a container and an insert assembly. The insert assembly can include four elongate members. The four elongate members can include light emitting devices for illuminating the interior of the container and/or temperature altering elements for cooling and/or heating the interior of the container. The container can have a rectangular base and a rectangular sidewall extending upwardly from the base. The sidewall can define four corners of the container, and four elongate recesses can be formed in the sidewall proximate the four corners of the sidewall to receive the elongate light members. The recesses can be sized and shaped to conform to the elongate insert members so that the insert members can be releasably retained within the elongate recesses. 1. A container apparatus comprising an enclosure and a light assembly , the enclosure defining an interior area for storing items therein , the enclosure having an interior surface facing the interior area and at least one substantially concave recess formed in the interior surface forming a recessed portion of the interior surface , the at least one substantially concave recess sized and shaped to receive and releasably retain the light assembly therein , wherein the light assembly comprises a light emitting device and is substantially flush with a non-recessed portion of the interior surface when positioned in the at least one substantially concave recess.2. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the container apparatus comprises a thermally insulated cooler.3. The container apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the enclosure comprises a base and a sidewall extending upwardly from the base.4. The container apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one substantially concave recess is formed in an interior surface of the sidewall.5. The container apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one substantially concave recess is formed in an interior ...

HEAT STORAGE MEDIUM, COOLING PACK, LOGISTICS PACKAGE, AND COOLING UNIT

It is an object to provide a heat storage medium capable of maintaining the latent heat capacity even if a supercooling inhibitor is added. A heat storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a heat storage medium which undergoes a phase change at a predetermined temperature and contains water, a main agent made of a quaternary ammonium salt forming a semi-clathrate hydrate, a pH adjustor maintaining alkalinity, and a nucleating agent generating cations exhibiting positive hydration. The heat storage medium separates into a first liquid layer containing the main agent and a second liquid layer containing the nucleating agent in an environment with a temperature exceeding the phase change temperature. 1. A heat storage medium which undergoes a phase change at a predetermined temperature , comprising:water;a main agent made of a quaternary ammonium salt forming a semi-clathrate hydrate;a pH adjustor maintaining alkalinity; anda nucleating agent generating cations exhibiting positive hydration,the heat storage medium separating into a first liquid layer containing the main agent and a second liquid layer containing the nucleating agent in an environment with a temperature exceeding the phase change temperature.2. The heat storage medium according to claim 1 , wherein the main agent is any one of tetrabutylammonium bromide claim 1 , tetrabutylammonium chloride claim 1 , tetrabutylammonium nitrate claim 1 , and tetrabutylammonium fluoride:the pH adjustor is sodium carbonate; andthe nucleating agent is an anhydride or hydrate of disodium hydrogen phosphate.3. The heat storage medium according to claim 2 , wherein when the main agent is tetrabutylammonium bromide claim 2 , the content of tetrabutylammonium bromide is within the range of 35 wt % to 40.5 wt % claim 2 ,the content of the anhydride or the hydrate of disodium hydrogen phosphate is 2.5 wt % or more, andthe content of the sodium carbonate is 2.0 wt % or more.4. The heat storage medium ...

Quick Freeze Cooler

The present invention involves using either liquid nitrogen, dry ice, a gel-like solution of water and alcohol in an ice pack, or a combination of these in a method or device for rapidly lowering the temperature of multiple food and beverage products at the same time. The gel-like ice pack may be shaped around the food or beverage product to increase the surface area resulting in faster cooling. The device may also contain a scale, infrared temperature sensor, and bar code scanner for determining the initial weight, temperature, density, and type of food or beverage product to be cooled. 1. A rapid cooling device , comprising:an insulated container having a top, bottom, and four sides, comprising:at least one door; andat least one cooling compartment.2. The rapid cooling device of claim 1 , wherein the cooling compartment is capable of holding liquid nitrogen claim 1 , dry ice claim 1 , a gel-like ice pack claim 1 , or a combination of one or more of these.3. The rapid cooling device of claim 1 , further comprising a scale that is attached to the outside of the insulated container claim 1 , wherein the scale is capable of measuring the weight of a food or beverage product.4. The rapid cooling device of claim 1 , further comprising an external thermometer that is attached to the outside of the insulated container claim 1 , wherein the external thermometer is capable of measuring the initial temperature of a food or beverage product with infrared.5. The rapid cooling device of claim 1 , further comprising an internal thermometer that is mounted inside of the insulated container claim 1 , wherein the internal thermometer is capable of measuring the initial temperature inside of the insulated container.6. The rapid cooling device of claim 1 , further comprising a microprocessor that is mounted within the insulated container claim 1 , wherein the microprocessor is capable of measuring the amount of time that a food product needs to remain inside of the insulated ...

PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM) BELTS

A container assembly for controlling the thermal condition of cargo includes an insulated container having a cover and a pair of belt assemblies having a plurality of pouches. The container may comprise handles and/or a detachable and/or adjustable shoulder strap. The container assembly further includes a plurality of phase-changing material packs configured to provide for the control of the temperature of cargo contained within the container. The phase-changing material packs are positioned within the belt assemblies and are thermally conditioned prior to use. The belt assemblies may be made of a durable material and may be configured to provide for the expedient exchange of thermal energy between the phase-changing material packs and an exterior of the belt assemblies. The belt assemblies may comprise features that provide for the efficient orienting of the belt assemblies within the container and/or the appropriate selection of phase-changing material packs for a respective belt assembly. 1. An apparatus for controlling a thermal condition of cargo contained within a cargo container , the apparatus comprising:(a) at least one belt assembly, wherein the at least one belt assembly is configured to be received within the cargo container, wherein the at least one belt assembly comprises at least one pouch having a hollow interior; and(b) at least one phase-changing material pack comprising phase-changing material, wherein the at least one pouch of the at least belt assembly is configured to receive the at least one phase-changing material pack.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one phase-changing material pack comprises a first phase-changing material pack and a second phase-changing material pack.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first phase-changing material pack comprises a first phase-changing material and wherein the second phase-changing material pack comprises a second phase-changing material.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the ...

Cooling cushion, comprises a gel forming agent, a salt mixt, and an activator which is brought into contact with them as required

A cooling cushion for use in cooling processes, contains a gel forming agent mixed with a salt mixture, and an activator. The agent and the salt mixture are stored separately from the activator in the cushion, until they are brought together.

Wearable Hydration/Cooling System

An apparatus comprises a cooling medium compartment between first and second beverage compartments, and a water permeable membrane. The cooling medium compartment comprises a topside zipper and underside zipper. When the underside zipper is closed, there is no opening between the cooling medium compartment and the water permeable membrane. When the underside zipper is at least a partially open, there is an opening between the cooling medium compartment and the permeable membrane to allow water to move from the cooling medium compartment to the permeable membrane. The apparatus provides the option of whether or not to cool the back of the user's neck with a cooling medium placed in the apparatus that wets a water permeable portion of the apparatus that is in contact with the neck of the user.

FOOD CONTAINMENT AND TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A system for food containment and transport is disclosed herein. Exemplary systems utilize a multi-configuration lid operable to connect to a container in different configurations depending on the type of food or item being contained and transported. In one configuration, the multi-configuration lid can be connected to a container to form an airtight seal. In another configuration, the multi-configuration lid can be connected to a container to allow venting of the container. The exemplary lid and container systems disclosed herein a further adapted for easy storage and transport. 1. A containment system for storage and transportation of food , the system comprising:a container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion; anda lid configurable to connect to the container in a plurality of configurations, wherein in a first configuration the container and lid form an airtight seal of the cavity; and in a second configuration the container and lid form a partial seal of the cavity allowing for venting of the cavity.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lid engages with the lip of the container to connect the lid to the container.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the lip is a closed lip with a galvanized wire disposed therein.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the second configuration is established by inverting the lid in the first configuration.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a second container disposed within the container, wherein the second container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a plurality of protrusions claim 1 , wherein when the lid is in the second configuration claim 1 , the plurality of protrusions make contact with the ...

Cooling Drink Holder Assembly

A cooling drink holder assembly includes a sleeve that has a compartment is integrated inside of the sleeve. The compartment is filled with a cooling gel to cool the beverage container when the beverage container is inserted into said sleeve. A first ring is coupled to the sleeve and a plurality of couplers is each coupled to the first ring. A second ring is included and a plurality of engagements is integrated into the second ring. Each of the couplers on the first ring releasably engages a respective one of the engagements for suspending the sleeve on an arm rest of a chair. In this way the sleeve can store the beverage container when the beverage container is extended through the arm rest of the chair. 1. A cooling drink holder assembly for cooling a beverage container while the beverage container is being stored , said assembly comprising:a sleeve having a compartment being integrated inside of said sleeve, said sleeve having an open end wherein said open end is configured to insertably receive a beverage container, said sleeve being comprised of a thermally conductive material wherein said sleeve is configured to be in thermal communication with the beverage container when the beverage container is inserted into said sleeve, said compartment containing a cooling gel, said cooling gel being comprised of a freezable material thereby facilitating said cooling gel to be frozen wherein said cooling gel is configured to cool the beverage container when the beverage container is inserted into said sleeve;a first ring being coupled to said sleeve such that said sleeve hangs downwardly fro said first ring wherein said first ring is configured to have the beverage container extended therethrough when the beverage container is inserted into said sleeve;a plurality of couplers, each of said couplers being coupled to and extending upwardly from said first ring; anda second ring having a plurality engagements each being integrated into said second ring, said second ring ...

Container

A container is disclosed which can include a container base having a cavity therein, a thermal source disposable in the cavity of the base, an insert being insertable within the cavity of the base such that the insert is in close proximity to the thermal source, and a cover. The cover and the insert can define a sealable compartment for the storage of food items. In other embodiments, the cover can be engageable directly with the base to define a storage compartment. The thermal source can act as either or both a heater and a cooler to help maintain the food items stored in the container at a desired temperature.

Container

A container is disclosed which can include a container base having a cavity therein, a thermal source disposable in the cavity of the base, an insert being insertable within the cavity of the base such that the insert is in close proximity to the thermal source, and a cover. The cover and the insert can define a sealable compartment for the storage of food items. In other embodiments, the cover can be engageable directly with the base to define a storage compartment. The thermal source can act as either or both a heater and a cooler to help maintain the food items stored in the container at a desired temperature.

a ice box

본 고안은 소형으로 제작되어 식당 등지의 탁자에 간편히 올려놓고 사용할 수 있으며, 내장시킨 얼음의 냉기로 인하여 장시간동안 술병의 냉기가 가시지 않아 항상 시원한 상태에서 술을 마실 수 있도록 구성시킨 아이스박스를 제공함에 있으며, 또한 본체내부에 얼음을 충진 시킬 수 있는 공간이 확보되고, 얼음공간의 부분부분에 다수의 술병을 끼워 보관할 수 있는 다수의 술병보관소가 구성되고, 상부에는 술병보관소의 위치에, 술병을 끼워 넣을 수 있는 구멍이 형성된 뚜껑으로 구성된 아이스박스를 제안하고자 하는 것이다. The present invention is designed to be compact and can be easily placed on a table in a restaurant or the like. The cold ice of the built-in ice box does not go for a long time due to the built-in ice box. In addition, a space for filling the ice inside the main body is secured, and a plurality of wine bottle storage compartments for storing a plurality of wine bottles in a portion of the ice space is configured, and at the top of the wine bottle storage place, It is to propose an ice box consisting of a lid formed with a hole to be placed.

Insulated container