Patents by Inventor Eric Newland Wooldridge

Eric Newland Wooldridge has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230249895
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11554907
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: H-E-B, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11390449
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: H-E-B, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20220219881
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 11319137
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: H-E-B, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20210339938
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20200231361
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 10486887
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: HEB GROCERY COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 10486888
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: HEB GROCERY COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 10464734
    Abstract: An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: HEB GROCERY COMPANY, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20190248570
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Newland WOOLDRIDGE, Daniel Bailey JACOBS
  • Publication number: 20190248571
    Abstract: A cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Newland WOOLDRIDGE, Daniel Bailey JACOBS
  • Publication number: 20180170655
    Abstract: An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 9932165
    Abstract: An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: HEB Grocery Company, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20160159553
    Abstract: An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Patent number: 9296543
    Abstract: A portable, durable, lightweight cooler system designed to maintain beverages, food, medical supplies, drugs, and other heat sensitive products at existing temperatures with substantially reduced heat gain or loss from the surrounding environment for extended periods of time, when no power source is available. This container is designed to greatly reduce radiant heat transfer along with conductive and convective heat transfer while diminishing decomposition effects of stored items and thus maintaining freshness. This system includes a cooler housing, a reinforced lid, a radiation reflective material application, and a system to remove air from the containment area, thus creating a vacuum within the cooler itself and sealing the lid to the cooler housing. Upon actuation of a vacuum release device, air is reintroduced into the containment area thus allowing the lid to be removed and the stored products be accessed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: HEB Grocery Company, LP
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs
  • Publication number: 20140034655
    Abstract: A portable, durable, lightweight cooler system designed to maintain beverages, food, medical supplies, drugs, and other heat sensitive products at existing temperatures with substantially reduced heat gain or loss from the surrounding environment for extended periods of time, when no power source is available. This container is designed to greatly reduce radiant heat transfer along with conductive and convective heat transfer while diminishing decomposition effects of stored items and thus maintaining freshness. This system includes a cooler housing, a reinforced lid, a radiation reflective material application, and a system to remove air from the containment area, thus creating a vacuum within the cooler itself and sealing the lid to the cooler housing. Upon actuation of a vacuum release device, air is reintroduced into the containment area thus allowing the lid to be removed and the stored products be accessed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: Eric Newland Wooldridge, Daniel Bailey Jacobs