Insulation Forms Removable Outer Jacket Patents (Class 220/592.24)
  • Patent number: 11933226
    Abstract: A heat shield includes a first wall defined between a first end and a second end; a second wall defined between the first end and the second end, the second wall connected to the first wall at the first and second ends; a space defined between the first wall and the second wall; and thermal insulation disposed in the space. A gas turbine engine and a method of installing a heat shield in a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: RTX Corporation
    Inventor: Robert A. White, III
  • Patent number: 11867464
    Abstract: Portage storage containers including controlled evaporative cooling systems are described herein. In some embodiments, a portable container including an integral controlled evaporative cooling system includes: a storage region, an evaporative region adjacent to the storage region, a desiccant region adjacent to the outside of the container, and an insulation region positioned between the evaporative region and the desiccant region. A vapor conduit with an attached vapor control unit has a first end within the evaporative region and a second end within the desiccant region. In some embodiments, the controlled evaporative cooling systems are positioned in a radial configuration within the portable container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Tokitae LLC
    Inventors: Fong Li Chou, Philip A. Eckhoff, Lawrence Morgan Fowler, Shieng Liu, Peter K. Maier-Laxhuber, Nels R. Peterson, Ralf W. Schmidt, Clarence T. Tegreene, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Reiner M. Wörz, David J. Yager
  • Patent number: 11319138
    Abstract: An insulating container liner comprising a first sectioned insulating panel piece comprising an insulating material and a thermoplastic shell enclosing the insulating material, wherein the first sectioned insulating paneling piece forms the bottom, a side and top of the insulating container liner; a second sectioned insulating panel piece comprising an insulating material, and a thermoplastic shell enclosing the insulating material, wherein the second sectioned insulating paneling piece forms the remaining three sides of the insulating container liner; and a flexible outer bag housing the first and second sectioned insulating panel pieces wherein the bag is attached to the first and second sectioned insulating panel pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: SIMPLE CONTAINER SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Charles S. Veiseh
  • Patent number: 10618727
    Abstract: A flexible diaper pail having a container that is adapted to stand upright. The container may have a flexible sheet, a cover, a base, a flap and an odor barrier. The cover may be attached to a first upper end of the flexible sheet, while the base may be attached to a second lower end of the flexible sheet. The cover may have a flap pivotably attached thereto, such that the flap is adapted to pivot between an open position and a closed position. The cover may further have an opening and an odor barrier disposed in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventors: Agnes Yena Lee, Sung Yun Chan, Kevin Douglas Johnson, Matthew Joseph Saxton
  • Patent number: 9199657
    Abstract: A device for transporting a cooler is disclosed herein. The disclosed cooler transporting device generally comprises a cooler attached to a u-shaped shoe member, the shoe member including a base surface, a first end surface and a second end surface; a wheel attachment member attached to the first end surface of the shoe member; one or more wheels attached to the wheel attachment member; a first locking member attached to the first end surface of the shoe member that couples the first end surface of the shoe member to the cooler; and a second locking member attached to the second end surface of the shoe member that couples the second end surface of the shoe member to the cooler. The disclosed cooler transporting device may be utilized to easily and quickly convert a non-wheeled cooler into a wheeled cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Todd Martin
  • Patent number: 9181022
    Abstract: A collapsible container for protecting and transporting an animal head is provided. The collapsible container comprises at least one strap for carrying the collapsible container and a base component comprising a bottom, four sides, a lid. The lid comprises four triangular flaps and an opening centrally located in the lid. The four triangular flaps open to allow a hunter to place the animal head within the base component, while the opening permits passage of the animal head's antlers through the lid. The four triangular flaps are then zipped together further securing the animal head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Tommy Armstrong
  • Patent number: 9038847
    Abstract: A device for a beverage container may include a tubular member that is insulated and has an axis. The tubular member may further include an upper axial end and a lower axial end. Both the upper and lower axial ends can be open. The tubular member may be configured to receive and insulate the beverage container therein. The device may include a base. The base may be removably coupled to the lower axial end of the tubular member to close the lower axial end. The base may include an interior compartment containing a fluid permanently sealed therein. The fluid can have a freezing point of about 0° C. or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Hewy Wine Chillers, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Hewitt, David J. Fedewa, Roy P. Prosise, Dan Caputo
  • Patent number: 9027782
    Abstract: A sandwich composite material for use in an insulated shipping container includes two different central (core) materials sandwiched between an inner and an outer skin material. The core contains a low density, high compressive strength cellular material and a low density, low thermal conductivity insulation fabric material. The inner and outer skin layers increase the overall flexural rigidity of the composite material. The sandwich composite material can be made into flat sheets of required size and integrated into a fabric sleeve to form the container. Alternatively, the sandwich composite material can be molded as the container to achieve uniform and continuous insulation and structural support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: MaxQ, LLC
    Inventors: Saravan Kumar Shanmugavelayudam, Balaji Jayakumar, Shoaib Shaikh, Jessica Shelton
  • Publication number: 20150034659
    Abstract: A portable barrel for containing beverage includes a barrel body, an inner tank, a barrel lid and an adjusting tray. The barrel body has a receiving recess. The inner tank is mounted in the receiving recess of the barrel body and has a tank body and a pouring cap mounted on the tank body. The barrel lid is mounted on the barrel body and covers the pouring cap of the inner tank. The adjusting tray is mounted on the barrel lid and connects with the inner tank. The barrel body and the barrel lid can keep the inner tank cooled for a long time. The adjusting tray can be rotated to move upward, such that a channel is formed between the pouring cap and the adjusting tray to easily pour the beverage out from the inner tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Fang-Tzu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20150027604
    Abstract: A dual purpose cover device is provided. The cover device may have a generally cylindrical shaped sleeve configuration having a body providing a closed bottom end and a generally circular top end sleeve opening. The exterior surface of the body may provide two fasteners near the sleeve opening, wherein the two fasteners are disposed a predetermined distance apart when the cover device is in an open position, wherein the body defines a cavity adapted to slidably receive and snugly secure a beverage container or, separately, receive a golf club head. The cover design may be configured into a closed position by connecting the two fasteners so that a portion of the body extending over the predetermined distance is urged to into the cavity and the sleeve opening area of the open position, thereby pinching and/or clasping the sleeve opening. Said pinching and/or clasping of the sleeve opening secures the golf head club within the cavity while allowing the club shaft to protrude through the sleeve opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Thomas JAMES
  • Publication number: 20150008232
    Abstract: A Kork'd Cooz is a drink Koozie in which a rubberized or silicone cork insert suitable for application into a bottle opening, is attached to the Koozie by a means for securing it, leaving a length for it to reach the bottle top. The cork insert will mold into a bottle top to prevent mess and keep sediment or insects out of beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: MICHAEL JUSTIN FIDANZA
  • Publication number: 20140332541
    Abstract: An improved composite cup structure, which comprising: an inner plastic cup and an outer paper cup; of which the composite cup is manufactured from paper and plastics by a ratio of 7:3; the rims of both inner plastic cup and outer paper cup are provided with outwards curled edges, in particular, the curled edge of the inner plastic cup is slightly larger than that of the outer paper cup, and a flat surface is formed on the top; besides, an extension sheet of any shape is formed on the curled edge towards the cup bottom; when the inner and outer cups are overlapped, the curled edge of the inner plastic cup could cover the curled edge of the outer paper cup, thus forming a heat-insulating, leak-proofing composite cup of excellent strength; the extension sheet contributes to the separation of inner and outer cups for classification and recycling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Tzer-Huang Guo
  • Publication number: 20140284342
    Abstract: A device for a beverage container may include a tubular member that is insulated and has an axis. The tubular member may further include an upper axial end and a lower axial end. Both the upper and lower axial ends can be open. The tubular member may be configured to receive and insulate the beverage container therein. The device may include a base. The base may be removably coupled to the lower axial end of the tubular member to close the lower axial end. The base may include an interior compartment containing a fluid permanently sealed therein. The fluid can have a freezing point of about 0° C. or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Hewy Wine Chillers, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Hewitt, David J. Fedewa, Roy P. Prosise, Dan Caputo
  • Patent number: 8827109
    Abstract: A one-piece ice chest cover for changing the appearance of an ice chest includes a flexible main pocket portion having a front side, two lateral sides, and a back side forming a main pocket opening for receiving a main body of the ice chest. It also includes a flexible lid pocket portion formed of an inner portion configured to face an inner-facing surface of a lid of the ice chest and an outer portion for covering an outer-facing surface of the lid. The lid pocket portion may include a lid pocket opening sized smaller than a size of the main pocket opening. The lid pocket opening may be sized to receive a portion of the lid of the ice chest. The outer portion of the lid pocket portion may be connected to the back side of the main pocket portion so that the ice chest cover flexes when the lid is pivoted to open and close the ice chest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Donna Sheehan
  • Patent number: 8695839
    Abstract: A cooler includes a cooler body including one or more cooler walls. The cooler further includes a cover configured to be disposed around an exterior of the cooler body, the cover being sized and dimensioned to generally cover an exterior of the one or more cooler walls of the cooler body. The cover preferably includes a moisture-absorbent material. The cover also preferably includes an image, logo, symbol, or text; or a panel preferably includes the image, logo, symbol, or text, which panel is removably attachable to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: M & C Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Alexander Vanderberg
  • Patent number: 8615921
    Abstract: The thermally insulated vest for use with a modified bait storing bucket is an improvement over existing bait buckets in that it includes a thermally insulated vest that adorns an exterior surface of the bucket. The thermally insulated vest is comprised of a plurality of layers consisting of a plastic mesh, foil liner, insulation, and gel pack. At least two freezer packs adorn an exterior surface of the thermally insulated vest, and aid in cooling the contents of the bucket. The bucket includes a drain hole and plug to evacuate fluids from within. A lid having a lid vent rests atop the bucket, and is secured thereon via securing means. The thermally insulated vest has a height less than the height of the vest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Guy Weems
  • Patent number: 8579146
    Abstract: A gas storage apparatus comprises a pressure vessel in the form of a cylinder, closed by a valve, containing a non-permanent gas having under its storage conditions a gas phase and a liquid phase. A jacket formed of plastics sachets surrounds and is in heat transfer relationship with the outer surface of the cylinder. The sachets define closed compartments containing a heat release substance which is liquid at 20° C. On opening the valve, the non-permanent gas is delivered from the cylinder. The liquid phase of the non-permanent gas absorbs heat from the heat release substance which undergoes fusion. The heat release substance may be water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Linde Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Andrew Richard Thomas Tatarek
  • Publication number: 20130180996
    Abstract: An insulation structure for a storage tank and a method of constructing the insulation structure. Angle plates to which expansion joints and wires are assembled are vertically disposed around the storage tank, tensions of the wires, which are horizontally disposed around the storage tank, are adjusted, and then insulation panels having insulating materials attached thereto are disposed to thermally insulate the storage tank in order to protect a kind of oil that is contained in the storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: SK INNOVATION CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Gun Lee, Hyun Jin Yoon, Bong Ju Kim, Woo Jung Park, Myung Kuk Joo
  • Patent number: 8348087
    Abstract: A cold box is provided. The cold box includes an outer bag which is rectangular and has an upper opening, a lid which closes the upper opening of the outer bag, and a thermal insulator which is foldable and is detachably housed inside the outer bag. The thermal insulator is formed from a pouch-covered thermal insulation material. The thermal insulator includes a bottom wall, a top wall, a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of side walls. Each of the side walls has a fixed part disposed adjacent to the rear wall and a turning part disposed adjacent to the front wall. The fixed parts are fixed to side faces of the rear wall, respectively, and the turning parts are rotatably coupled to front faces of the fixed parts, respectively. When the thermal insulator is folded, the front faces of the turning parts face each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Inoac Corporation
    Inventor: Toshiya Sawaki
  • Publication number: 20120285973
    Abstract: A container jacket is provided having a perimeter portion, the perimeter portion having a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a plurality of eyelets formed adjacent the first lateral edge, and a second plurality of eyelets formed adjacent the second lateral edge, the perimeter portion forming an interior volume for receipt of a container therein in a deployed condition of the container jacket, and an interconnecting element. The interconnecting element extends to and between the first plurality of eyelets and the second plurality of eyelets, the interconnecting element being operable to maintain the first lateral edge and the second lateral edge within a predetermined spacing of one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: William Gabriel Hargett
  • Publication number: 20120217255
    Abstract: An insulative sleeve for encasing a bucket/pail is disclosed. The sleeve, made of a flexible absorbent foam, conforms to the general shape of the bucket/pail and is used to prevent or limit the formation of condensation on the outer surface. The sleeve also provides insulation for the beverage ice bath retained within the bucket/pail. The sleeve may slip on to the bucket or open edges in the sleeve sidewall may allow the sleeve to wrap the bucket and be closed using mechanisms such as hook-and-loop material, zipper, hook fasteners or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: Colleen A. Connelly
  • Publication number: 20120193366
    Abstract: An insulated beverage device comprising a self-skinning flex foam construction, adapted to maintain a beverage temperature for extended periods. The present invention may be utilized as an insulator for a beverage container, such as a bottle or a can, or the present invention may be used as an insulated drinking cup, wherein the beverage is poured directly thereinto. The device features an ice storage compartment at its base where a user can store ice. A user may then place a beverage container above the ice compartment for refrigerated storage. The ice reduces or maintains the internal temperature of the beverage resting thereabove, while the foam construction of the device insulates the ice and beverage from outside temperatures. The device can also contain hot beverage storage containers as well, such as disposable coffee cups. Hot water can be stored in the storage compartment instead of ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Justin Miller
  • Publication number: 20120145776
    Abstract: A paper cup that contains a beverage and is held by a user with a hand, the paper cup includes: a cup main body formed as a cylinder with an open upper portion, and containing the beverage from the open upper portion; and a heat insulating material disposed on an outer wall of the cup main body so as to reduce a thermal conductivity between the beverage contained in the paper cup and the hand of the user holding the paper cup, and the heat insulating material is partially disposed on an outer wall of the cup main body along with a circumferential direction of the cup main body, and attached to the cup main body so as not to separate from the cup main body. Thus, since the heat insulating material is attached on the outer wall of the cup main body, the heat insulating material is not separable from the cup main body, and the user may conveniently hold the paper cup containing a hot or cold beverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Mi Soo SEO
  • Patent number: 8167165
    Abstract: A thermal cover device for a coffee press featuring an elongated panel for wrapping around the coffee press, wherein a first attachment means is disposed on the panel for securing the panel around the coffee press and a first slot disposed in the side of the panel sized to accommodate a handle of the coffee press; and a circular top panel adapted to be attached to a top of the coffee press, wherein a second slot is disposed in the circular panel for accommodating a lid handle disposed the top of the coffee press; wherein the panel and top panel are constructed from a first batting layer and a second batting layer sandwiched between outer layers, wherein an insulation layer is sandwiched between the first batting layer and the second batting layer, the insulation layer is constructed from an EagleShield™ insulation component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: David A. Peterson
  • Patent number: 8118189
    Abstract: A sleeve with a temperature indicator in or on the side wall thereof, which is visible from outside the sleeve, to convey the temperature of the contents in the container with which it is used. A method for making such a sleeve is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Cups Unlimited, LLC
    Inventors: Wendy LaGuardia, Donald LaGuardia, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8015634
    Abstract: An insulated cover for toilet water closets intended to prevent condensation and its associated damaging properties is herein disclosed. The water closet section of the toilet is covered on the bottom and all four (4) side surfaces up to a water line with a preformed foam covering. The foam is envisioned to be of a closed cell design similar to that used on insulating sleeves for glasses and canned beverages. The foam is approximately one-quarter (¼) inch thick and available in a wide variety of colors to match all bathroom decors. The foam covering would be made in halves that meet in a shiplap joint on the sides of the water closet. Finally, the cover would be held in place on the water closet with multiple strips of hook and loop fastener material, thus allowing it to be easily removed for replacement or cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventor: James P. Lessard
  • Patent number: 8002143
    Abstract: Insulated jackets for beverage containers are disclosed having a seamless, fabric-covered, finished upper edge. The insulated jackets disclosed also comprise a partially of fully fabric-covered interior surface. Also disclosed are blanks for forming the disclosed insulated jackets for beverage containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Custom Printing II Ltd.
    Inventor: Tom Vorderkunz
  • Publication number: 20100294404
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a cover-cooler combination for a golf bag which allows for maintaining perishable items such as beverage or food or both at temperatures above or below room temperature for a sufficient period of time to ensure enjoyment of the item held in the cover-cooler device while also continuing to provide traditional protection for the golf clubs in a golf bag. The cover-cooler combination may also include added features such as wireless device holders, pocket-like holders for keys, writing utensils, golf accessories including additional golf balls and tees, etc. to enhance a golfer's golfing experience by adding convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Ty P. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7731052
    Abstract: A flexible configurationally conformable camouflaging and insulating cover for an exposed compressed gas tank having a colored semi-opaque camouflaging exterior covering and an inner insulating layer supported spacedly adjacent the tank by plural spacers. Air passage spaces between the tank and the inner insulating layer formed by the spacers allows circulation of air therethrough to cool the tank and dissipate any heat absorbed by the cover and the tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: David H. Rappaport
  • Patent number: 7677407
    Abstract: A beverage holder device made from a flexible foldable cylindrically-shaped insulated sleeve with a longitudinal seam that includes a piping or welt material along said seam. The sleeve has an inside diameter sized to receive and hold a beverage container. An elongated bracket is mountable to a vertical surface. The sleeve has a foldable insulated bottom portion which is attached to the sleeve to prevent the beverage container from dropping through the sleeve. The bracket has a longitudinal channel and a corresponding opening therein with a closed bottom end and an opening at its upper end. The channel is sized to receive by sliding engagement therein the piping or welt material so that when the piping or welt material is slid into the channel starting from the channel's upper end, the piping or welt material and the sleeve are held in place by the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Inventor: Christine M. Davis
  • Publication number: 20100051628
    Abstract: The present invention is to provide a “combinational energy-saving apparatus for heating pot” comprising a pair of mounting hoops and two or at least two energy-saving slats, wherein said mounting hoop is adjustable in dimension to fit various heating pots of different diameters while said energy-saving slat with heat insulating function is to be fixed on the mounting hoop in encompassment manner. Thereby, the thermal energy from the heating device/source is converged to the heating pot with less possibility in leakage so that not only the cooking time can be shortened but also the energy-saving effect can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventor: Tsan-Tang Fang
  • Patent number: 7614516
    Abstract: An insulating holder for holding a beverage in a bottle or a can having a lower cylindrical enclosure which receives an upper cylindrical enclosure. The lower cylindrical enclosure has vertical ribs to frictionally grip the upper cylindrical enclosure. The upper cylindrical enclosure is adapted to cover the top portion of a bottle inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure and to snuggly receive a can when inverted and inserted into the lower cylindrical enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Wallis H. Wallis Trust of 2004
    Inventor: Thomas M. Beggins
  • Patent number: 7559343
    Abstract: Described is an insulation module (1) for a vessel (2) used in a chemical plant. The module may take the form of a panel having an outer surface layer (3) and an insulation layer (5) secured to the outer surface layer (3). Mounting means (10) extends from the panel (1) and enables mounting of the insulation module (1) on an outer wall (2) of the vessel. An air gap (15) is provided between the insulation layer (3) and the outer vessel wall (2) when the insulation module is mounted (1) on the vessel (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: KAEFER Integrated Services Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Milivoj Vujic, Brian Keenan
  • Publication number: 20090050636
    Abstract: A cover assembly has a lower section. The lower section is in a cylindrical configuration. The cover assembly has an upper section. The upper section is in a conical configuration. The cover assembly has an intermediate section. The lower section has an open lower end. The upper section has an open upper end. A base is in a flat circular configuration. The base is movable between a closed orientation in contact with the lower end of the lower section and an open orientation spaced from the lower end of the lower section. A strap assembly couples the cover assembly and the base. In this manner the base is secured in the closed orientation. Further in this manner the base is released from the closed orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: Israel Sanchez
  • Patent number: 7475787
    Abstract: A beverage can with top and bottom heat barrier ends for protecting the user from scalding when consuming a beverage heated by induction heating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: PepsiCo, Inc. and Silgan Plastics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Gruver, Gary Mengeu, Michelle Gagnon
  • Patent number: 7395943
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container, such as a saucepan, pot, coffee pot or similar item, that is intended for keeping a content of the container (2) warm. The arrangement (1) has a container (2) that is enclosed by a heat insulating fabric part (3) that with the help of an adjustable band (18) is wrinkled at an upper part (5) around an area of an upper edge (6) of the container (2). This fixates the position of the fabric part (3) while at the same time providing a protection of the upper edge (6) of the container (2). An upper part (7) of the fabric part (3) is pivotably attachable to a heat insulating fabric part (9) that completely or partially encloses or covers a lid (8).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventor: Berit Euren Karlsson
  • Patent number: 7337915
    Abstract: A holder for a beverage container wherein the insulating sleeve includes internal ribs proximate to the top and bottom for gripping the container. An inwardly extending flange at the bottom of the sleeve is provided with a plurality of suction cups for stable affixation to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel Weldon
  • Patent number: 7007747
    Abstract: Structural support apparatus with active or passive heat transfer system with a flexible insulated container, a rigid heat-conductive metallic element, a heat exchange system, where the metallic element structurally supports the container. The metallic element and container form a waterproof bond, and the metallic element and heat exchange system form a thermal bond. A preferred embodiment includes a flexible insulated container forming a closed volume with a plurality of flexible walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Charles Kitchens, Regis Marie-Jean Wandres
  • Patent number: 6921564
    Abstract: A pre-formed insulation module is disclosed having a part cylinder body. The body includes an unstriated insulation layer formed of a rigid insulating material substantially uniform in composition and density over its cross section. The insulation layer has an inner surface adjacent to a surface of a component to be insulated, and an outer surface generally concentric to the inner surface. A substantially non-fibrous resilient cladding layer shaped to the body is directly adhered to the insulation layer at the outer surface. Connection means are disposed along the length of the body for connecting with a further insulation module, wherein the insulation and cladding layers of each module are brought into relative contact along the contacting surfaces of the modules to insulate a portion of the component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Kaefer Integrated Services Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Brian Keenan
  • Patent number: 6761276
    Abstract: A covering system for use in connection with an appliance mount having a at least one self-closing tubular sleeve and a plurality of retaining rings. The retaining rings are adapted to engage a support structure. The sleeve wraps around the support structure and creates an inwardly directed clamping action which secures the sleeve to the rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Lucasey Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Edward L. O'Neill
  • Patent number: 6575328
    Abstract: A removable insulation grip member used with a compound container fabricated from metal has a body with a magnetic material layer connected to the body. The magnetic materials layer is used to connect the body to the container. The magnetic material layer includes at least first and second magnetic material portions spaced from one another with the body of the grip member disposed between the first and second magnetic material portions functioning as a living hinge allowing the body to bend around a corner of the container. The grip member insulates the user's hand from the cold material in the compound container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Danny D. Foraker
  • Patent number: 6554155
    Abstract: An insulating device for bottles having a lower cylindrical enclosure which telescopically receives an upper enclosure having a dome-shaped upper end, the upper and lower enclosures being provided with mating threads adapted to achieve a quick plunge insertion and sealing feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas M. Beggins
  • Patent number: 6532907
    Abstract: A jacket (1) is shaped to enclose at least partially a liquid storage vessel (2; 200), the jacket comprising a skin (5) arranged as a plurality of folds (20) which are capable of opening out to permit expansion of the jacket in the event of liquid escaping from the storage vessel, securing means (9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b; 35) are provided to secure the upper part (32) of the jacket in position with respect to the vessel and to maintain the upper part of the jacket in position in the event of liquid escaping from the vessel. The jacket may be fitted to existing oil tank or new oil tank installations, or may be used with cold or hot water tanks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Thomas Norman Harrison
  • Publication number: 20030015538
    Abstract: An improved temperature control device for maintaining the temperature of the contents of a beverage receptacle. The device is designed to keep a contained two-liter bottle cold for long periods of time. The device includes an annular column formed from insulating material encased within a durable sheath. The annular column defines a cylindrical container for placement of the two-liter bottle. A cover is included enclosing the two-liter bottle within the container. The cover is also formed from an insulating material and enclosed within a durable sheath. An outer wrap surrounds the cover and container, hingedly attaching the cover to the container so that the cover is removably securable. The outer wrap additionally includes a zipper, enabling the nylon wrap to be opened or closed, fastening the cover to the cylindrical container. The device also includes a variety of carrying straps that are removable from the outer wrap for ease and convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: Milton Lassiter
  • Patent number: 6454116
    Abstract: A covering system for use in connection with an appliance mount having a at least one self-closing tubular sleeve and a plurality of retaining rings. The retaining rings are adapted to engage a support structure. The sleeve wraps around the support structure and creates an inwardly directed clamping action which secures the sleeve to the rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Lucasey Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Edward L. O'Neill
  • Patent number: 6276579
    Abstract: A soft-sided container assembly is provided that includes a beverage container liner and an insulating cover for generally maintaining the temperature of the container contents during transport and/or short term storage. The container assembly is adapted to facilitate access to and/or removal of the container liner from the insulating cover. Thus, the top panel of the insulating cover is provided as a cover flap structure having a container overlying portion and a flap attachment portion that is detachably secured may be attached to the side wall. Because the top panel overlies substantially the entire exposed top wall of the container liner, detaching the top panel substantially fully opens the cover for removal of liner. In addition or in the alternative, one or more grip structures are provided adjacent the bottom of the insulating cover, for being manually grasped, to provide suitable resistance whereby the liner can be removed from the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Igloo Products Corporation
    Inventor: Terri L. DeLoach
  • Publication number: 20010010312
    Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2001
    Publication date: August 2, 2001
    Applicant: California Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin S. Mogil
  • Publication number: 20010006083
    Abstract: A courier expressable cargo quilt having an elongated, substantially rectangular body comprising an insulative material including a plurality of panels substantially foldably connected, defining an accordian-like structure, the accordian-like structure having an unfolded position adapted to facilitate placement of the body substantially over a tmperature sensative load by unfolding the accordian-like structure and a folded position adapted to provide a courier-expressable cargo quilt; and an exterior cover structure adapted to at least partially enclose the accordian-like structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Publication date: July 5, 2001
    Inventor: Robert W. Haberkorn
  • Patent number: 6220473
    Abstract: A soft-sided, collapsible insulative container having a flexible casing, a base, peripheral sidewalls extending from the base, and a lid. The sidewalls fold upward from the base at a fold hinge and releasably attach at their vertical edges to form an enclosure. The lid fits the top of the enclosure. Each of the sidewalls, the base and the lid are formed of a sealable pocket having a compressible insulation lining for receiving block insulation. The flexible casing extends tightly around the container in a fully-closed position, exerting a uniform pressure on the container to improve the thermal seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Thermo Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Lehman, Linda Siders, Dwight Musgrave, Mark W. Krivoruchka, Stephen D. Prodoehl