| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 220592250 | Foam insulation | 29 |
| 20080197139 | Temperature Controlled Shipping Using One or More Smaller Insulated Containers Inside a Larger Insulated Container - Insulated containers which conform relatively closely in size to the payload size, which contain a payload and phase change material and/or a refrigerated gel are all placed in a larger insulated shipping container, which may house additional phase change material and/or refrigerant. The combined insulating effect of the inner and outer containers allows minimizing the use of phase change material inside the inner container for the payload itself, and the presence of the phase material, together with the use of frozen gels inside the outer container, provides for only a small difference in temperature between the interior of the inner container and the interior of the outer container. The inner containers can be less insulated and lower cost, and the outer containers can be recycled. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080272131 | Insulated Container Having a Temperature Monitoring Device - The invention provides an insulated container having a temperature monitoring device that can be used to maintain an object stored in the container at a temperature that is below the normal operating temperature of the temperature monitoring device while still permitting the taking of measurements of the interior of the container. The container includes an RF transponder having an RF antenna, a temperature sensor, and a battery that is operatively connected to the transponder and the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor is positioned in the container so that it is in a temperature monitoring relationship with the interior space of the container. The battery is positioned at least partially in one of the walls of the container at a location that is spaced apart from the temperature sensor and that is selected so that the battery does not experience a temperature that is below an operating temperature of the battery. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090206095 | Thermally Insulating Transportation Box - A thermally insulating transportation box, including a base part, two longitudinal side parts, two transverse side parts and at least one top part, which parts bound a transportation space and are produced from a thermally insulating material. The longitudinal side parts and the transverse side parts are pivotably mounted on the base part about pivot axes which each run parallel to the base part, so that they can be folded open from a folded-together arrangement, which extends parallel to the base part, into an arrangement which is perpendicular to this and in which they bound the transportation space, and the transportation space can subsequently be closed by the at least one cover part. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20100018983 | Cold Chain Packaging - A cold chain package including a plurality of panels surrounded by an overwrap, each of the panels including a plurality of layers of dissimilar materials, and a hinge formed between adjacent panels of the plurality of panels for facilitating folding of the panels to fit in a shipping container. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100270317 | 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. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100301057 | Transport Container - 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 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. However, air transport poses a particular problem: Goods can be transported in tropical heat, packaged and placed upon pallets and the like containers whereby they are presented in aircraft style containers. Such goods may be left on runways at extreme temperatures (+40° C.) and then placed within a hold where low pressures and low temperatures exist during flight. At a destination airport the temperatures may well be sub-zero. To simplify transport with respect to airports, planes and handling equipment, there have been developed aircraft Unit Load Devices (ULDs) which comprise any type of pallet or container that can easily be loaded to the aircraft by a ground handler. The present invention seeks to provide 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. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110042388 | THERMAL CONTAINER - The invention relates to a thermal container which can be used to store drinks and food, characterized in that the walls thereof comprise three layers, namely: an intermediate layer ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110284556 | Insulated Shipping Container - An insulating container is disclosed. The insulating shipping container includes an outer container and pieces of laminated foam, which are cut or scored to create hinges that permit the laminated foam pieces to be configured into an insulating enclosure. Alternatively, the laminated foam pieces may be formed without hinges and friction fit into the outer container. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120104001 | INSULATED CONTAINER - The invention concerns an insulated container whose outer walls are formed by a flexible outer skin, which forms a gap, with an insertion element, which is placed in the interior of the container and which is filled with an insulating and hardening foam body. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120152963 | Thermally insulated container - A thermally insulated container is disclosed. The thermally insulated container comprises a body, wherein said body includes portions that are demarked by non-seamed folds and portions that are demarked by seams, wherein the body includes a top, and at least one side, wherein said top and at least one side are demarked by a non-seamed fold. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120211501 | COLLAPSIBLE THERMAL CONTAINER AND STAND - A collapsible ice chest and stand is disclosed. The ice chest has body which is defined by an outer sidewall, an inner sidewall, and an insulator between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall, a top sealed to said body along the rim of the outer sidewall, a bottom connected at the rim of the outer sidewall opposite the top, and a pair of loop handles joined to the outer sidewall. The ice chest has pockets sized to fit over the top of the upper connector pads of the stand, by which the ice chest is supported and held in place by the stand. The stand has four pairs of crossed legs, each pair of which is pivotally connected at their approximate centers by a pivot pin. The ends of the pairs of crossed legs are connected together using connector pads, which pads are pivotally connected together and frictionally connected to the ends of the legs of the stand. When the crossed legs are compressed together at the pivot pin, the connector pads permit the cross legs to swing together into a collapsed position, whereby the collapsible ice chest is compressed by folds in the outer sidewalls, inner sidewalls, top, and bottom into a collapsed and compressed position, making the ice chest and stand collapsible and integrally foldable into a small shape that is easily transported. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120273506 | Coated Insulated Coolers and Method of Manufacture - Disclosed is an improvement to temporary foam cooler box construction, wherein the foam cooler box is provided hardware inlays for cooler hardware and then treated with a polyurethane shell coating to improve the cooler box durability and carrying capacity over its bare foam counterpart. The inlays are backing hardware that are adhered directly to the foam and then coated with the polyurethane, whereafter cooler hardware such as latches and hinges may be fastened to the inlays and be supported by the inlays and the shell coating of the cooler. The present invention discloses both a new device and method of manufacture therefor. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130056479 | TRANSPORT BOX - A transport box has a one-piece container, which has a base and walls extending from the base and delimiting a transport chamber. The container consists of particulate foam made of expanded polypropylene (EPP), which has a plurality of foam particles sintered to each other, wherein the foam particles each comprise an outer wall and a substantially hollow inner chamber enclosed by the outer wall. The outer walls of the foam particles at the inner faces of the container which delimit the transport chamber are thicker than in the remaining regions of the container and form an inner skin on the container. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130062356 | Heavy Duty Cooler - An ice chest or portable cooler is disclosed which includes a unique construction which enables the cooler to maintain the contents therein at or below a desired temperature for an extended period of time. The top, walls, and bottom of the cooler utilize a shell which includes an inner and outer layer of a plastic and a relatively thick layer of an insulation material between the layers of plastic. The construction adds strength and rigidity to the cooler, while not increasing the weight as a result of the relatively light insulation material. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130112695 | Insulating Shipping System - An insulating shipping system may include a container and an insert assembly which may include an insert configured to be inserted into the container. The insert may have a first blank that may include a center panel, two bottom panels emanating from opposite side edges, wherein each bottom panel has at least one slot, at least one top panel emanating from a top edge of each of the bottom panels, wherein each top panel has at least one tab or flange, and at least one foldable line of weakness disposed between each top panel and bottom panel, wherein the at least one slot is sized to receive the at least one tab or flange. The insert further may include a second blank have a center panel, wherein the center panel is configured to couple to the center panel of the first blank to form at least one walled cavity. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130140317 | COMBINATION INSULATION SYSTEM - A thermally insulating packaging system including insulated walls surrounding an internal cavity. At least one of the faces of the packaging system is insulated with a first type of thermal insulating material and the remaining faces of the packaging system are insulated with a second type of insulating material. The first insulation material is a Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP). The VIP is fitted to a frame, which is formed by a single piece of the second insulation material. The second insulating material is a shaped insulating foam. The frame provides a support for the VIP via a contact surface. The VIP is held in contact with the frame. Here, the frame can be shaped and sized so as to provide a positive holding force. Additionally or alternatively, an outer cover can be used such as a rigid external fitting, flexible cover, shrinkable or elastic cover or other means. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130256320 | Dispenser Apparatus - A solid and liquid dispenser apparatus allows a food and a beverage to be simultaneously consumed from the same container with one hand. The apparatus includes a solid dispenser body that securely attaches above a liquid dispenser body. A segregation portion separates the bodies, provides a secure attachment between the bodies, and forms a spill proof seal between the bodies. The solid dispenser body serves as both a lid for the liquid dispenser body and a container for the solid. The solid dispenser body compartmentalizes to segregate an eclectic variety of solids. At least one aperture positions on a peripheral wall of the solid dispenser body and the segregation portion. A straw passes through the aperture, whereby the straw engages the liquid in the lower liquid dispenser body. An insulating portion positions between the bodies to at least partially restrict thermal transfer between the solid and the liquid. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130306655 | HEAT-INSULATING BOX - A heat-insulating box ( | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140021208 | HIGH-PERFORMANCE EXTENDED TARGET TEMPERATURE CONTAINERS - Reusable and recyclable target temperature storage and shipping containers designed to maintain the content therein within desired temperature levels for greatly extended periods of time are disclosed. A First species is customized to maintain refrigeration temperatures for extended periods of time and the Second species maintains freezing temperatures for extended periods of time. Both species models include containers having outer protective layers and inner insulating layers as well as a cavity for holding payload being stored or shipped, and one or more areas for holding passive coolants in a predetermined relationship to the products within specific target temperatures. The different species provide cold or freezing temperatures in reusable or disposable models for various applications. The main containers are substantially airtight when sealed for storage or shipping and includes an outer box, inner insulation, internal dividers, and different temperature controlling coolants designed for various temperature maintenance requirements of temperature-sensitive content. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140061210 | Two-State Automatically Deploying Container Insulators and Methods of Use - Two-state automatically deploying container insulators and methods of making same are disclosed. In some embodiments, an insulated container may include a container for holding therein one or more substances in need of insulation. The insulated container may also include an insulator disposed inside the container. The insulator may be moveable between a compressed state when the container is pressurized and an expanded state when the container is de-pressurized. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140131367 | MULTILAYER ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A MULTILAYER ARTICLE, BLANK, AND INSULATING CUP - Method of making a multilayer article including providing a first substrate and providing a second substrate. The method further includes disposing an expandable insulating material on an inner surface of at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate, wherein the expandable insulating material is in a first condition during disposing. The second substrate is adhered to the first substrate with the expandable insulating material therebetween to form a blank, wherein an insulating space is defined between the first substrate and the second substrate with the expandable insulating material therein and the insulating space includes a first volume. The method further includes forming the blank into the article and expanding the expandable insulating material to a second condition by application of energy, wherein the expandable insulating material in the second condition increases the insulating space to a second volume. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140144919 | INSULATED WATER TANK - The insulated water tank includes an outer tank and a plurality of inner tanks nested inside the outer tank. A gap between adjacent tanks defines an insulation barrier. Each insulation barrier can be formed by insulation material filling the gaps. One of the insulation barriers is an open air gap that permits air circulation around the adjacent inner tank. A fan is mounted and housed in a base at the bottom of the tanks to provide positive airflow for air circulation/cooling. A solar energy system is provided for supplying power to the fan. The plurality of inner tanks and the corresponding insulation barriers therefrom maintain water in the main central holding tank at moderate temperatures for comfortable consumption. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140367393 | THERMALLY INSULATED POLYURETHANE SHIPPER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A thermally insulated sandwich polyurethane (PUR) shipper for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The sandwich PUR shipper comprises an outer corrugated box, an inner corrugated box, vacuum insulated panels (such as VIP panels) and PUR foam. The inner box is nested within the outer box and has a bottom, sides and a top. The inner box defines a payload compartment. The VIP panels are adhered to the outer facing surfaces of the inner box. Preferably the VIP panels are wedged against each other so that a side edge of one VIP panel abuts an adjacent VIP panel. The PUR foam fills the space between the VIP panels and the outer box. The PUR foam may cover the top edges of the VIP panels. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150048097 | STORAGE CONTAINER LINING AND INSULATION SYSTEM - A modular lining and insulation system includes a number of horizontal insulation panels and a number of vertical insulation panels each having male tabs and/or corresponding female channels for interconnecting the panels. The modular lining and insulation system can easily be modified to accommodate any size, shape, and dimension of industrial storage container and any number of industrial or similar storage containers. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150114980 | LID STRUCTURE FOR COOLER - A portable cooler includes a cooler body formed of an insulating shell defining an interior storage section, a lid mating surface formed at a first angle relative to a bottom surface of the cooler body, and a cooler lid coupled to the cooler body by a hinge. The cooler lid includes a body mating surface formed at a second angle that is a supplementary angle to the first angle so that a first surface of the cooler lid extends generally horizontally from the cooler body when the lid is fully opened. Some embodiments may include two lids, each of which opening in opposite direction. An internal reinforcement within the a cooler body allows the cooler to resist deflection in the lid contact region when the lid is opened and in contact with the cooler body. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150336732 | Intermodal Container and Method of Constructing Same - An intermodal container includes a supporting frame having a rectangular base; a first pair of upright posts extending upwardly from the rectangular base; and a first cross-beam coupling the first pair of upright posts. A second pair of upright posts extends upwardly from the rectangular base proximate an opposite end thereof, and a second cross-beam couples the second pair of upright posts. A longitudinally extending connector beam has a first end coupled to the first cross-beam, and a second end coupled to the second cross-beam. The intermodal container further includes a plurality of panels, and each panel is made of fiber reinforced plastic and insulation foam that have been integrally molded together. The panels are coupled to the supporting frame and serve as side walls, end wall, roof, and floor of the container. A method for constructing an intermodal container is also disclosed. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150377415 | LOW TEMPERATURE LIQUID TANK - A low temperature liquid tank includes: a storage tank having a bottom portion obtained by joining a plurality of bottom plates; and a support portion supporting the bottom portion. The support portion includes: an outer support portion supporting a margin of the storage tank; and an inner support portion disposed inside the outer support portion and having a heat insulation in which creep occurs when a load is applied. An initial height of an upper surface of the inner support portion is set so that, during a service life of the low temperature liquid tank, maximum bending stress applied to the bottom plates due to a difference between a height of the upper surface of the inner support portion and a height of an upper surface of the outer support portion remains equal to or smaller than an allowable bending stress of the bottom plates. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160090227 | HIGH EFFICIENCY BOLT-ON THERMAL INSULATING PANEL AND THERMALLY INSULATED SHIPPING CONTAINER EMPLOYING SUCH A THERMAL INSULATING PANEL - A bolt-on thermal insulation panel assembly, shipping container constructed from such thermal insulation panel assemblies, method of assembling and method of using to transport thermally labile goods. The thermal insulation panel assembly includes a solid vacuum insulation panel with a superimposed layer of rigid foam insulation having a plurality of mechanical fasteners secured to the layer of rigid foam insulation. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160130066 | Thermally Insulated VIP Sandwich Shipper - A thermally insulated VIP sandwich shipper for a temperature sensitive payload is provided. The shipper comprises an outer shell, an inner shell and vacuum insulated panels sandwiched therebetween. The outer shell and the inner shell may be unitary rigid structures made of an expanded foam material and comprising a bottom having a perimeter and sides extending from the bottom perimeter and terminating in a rim. The inner shell rim may be spaced from the outer shell rim to define a gap, the gap being sealed to create an enclosed space within which the vacuum insulated panels are located. Each vacuum insulated panel may be oriented substantially orthogonally to at least one adjacent vacuum insulated panel and have an edge that abuts the adjacent vacuum insulated panels. | 05-12-2016 |
