Abstract: A novel portable insulated cooler unit at least includes: a plurality of coolant lines embedded in a plurality of walls of the cooler unit, the coolant lines at least including coolant fluid; a compressor coupled to the coolant lines; a fan adapted to circulate air around the coolant lines; a thermostat adapted to measure the cooler unit internal temperature; a temperature adjust control coupled to the compressor and to the thermostat, the temperature adjust control adapted to cause the cooler unit internal temperature to be adjusted; an AC power supply adapted to receive AC power when available; a DC power jack adapted to receive DC power when available; a rechargeable battery coupled to the AC power supply and to the DC power jack, the rechargeable battery adapted to operate the compressor and the fan when the cooler unit is ON, and the cooler unit is not receiving external power; and a foldable solar panel at least including a photovoltaic array, the solar panel adapted to be functionally stored when folde

Abstract: Getter assembly having an annular channel for containing getter material, the bottom of the channel being provided with an annular, integral, groove of bulb-shaped cross-section extending into said channel to lock with said getter material.

Abstract: Getter assembly having an annular channel for containing getter material, the bottom of the channel being provided with an annular, integral, groove of bulb-shaped cross-section extending into said channel to lock with said getter material.