Insulating Flaccid Cover Patents (Class 150/901)
  • Patent number: 11267616
    Abstract: An insulating holder for beverage containers is provided that can be manufactured inexpensively. The holder includes a main panel formed from a rectangular sheet of a flexible material and a handle formed from a rectangular sheet of a flexible material. A length of the rectangular sheet of the handle is longer than a width of the rectangular sheet of the main panel. A first binding with a length equal to a length of the rectangular sheet of the main panel and a second binding with a length equal to a length of the rectangular sheet of the main panel are attached along the long edges of the main panel. The handle is formed by attaching the top edge of the handle to the top edge of the main panel and the bottom edge of the handle to the bottom edge of the main panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Hemetic Trading Co. LLC
    Inventor: Matthew McGinnis
  • Patent number: 11008154
    Abstract: An insulating cover for beverage bottles is formed by cutting, folding, and sewing a unitary, flexible sheet of insulating material such as a laminate of fabric and neoprene foam. Following sewing, the cover is turned inside out so that the stitching is hidden inside the cover. The sheet is shaped in the cutting stage so that the cover includes a portion that surrounds a part of the neck of the bottle, and a web that extends across and covers substantially the entire bottom surface of the bottle. The bottle is inserted into the cover through one of two openings on opposite sides of the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Henderson Aquatics, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph P. Polak
  • Patent number: 10537168
    Abstract: A tumbler sleeve for holding a beverage container includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel and the second panel are coupled along lateral edges to form a sleeve. The third panel is coupled to the first panel. The sleeve may form an upper opening and a lower opening. The upper opening is configured to receive a beverage container. The interior surface of the sleeve is configured to engage the beverage container in an interference fit when the beverage container is received by the sleeve. A handle is coupled to the sleeve in a pivoting engagement such that a user may hold the tumbler sleeve while maintaining the beverage container upright. The lower opening allows the lower end of a beverage container to directly contact a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Colonel Littleton Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: Garry A. Littleton
  • Patent number: 10364077
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective wrapping for a cylindrical object, comprising: an essentially square plastic film sheet, having a length exceeding the length of the circumference of the cylindrical object to be wrapped and a width exceeding the width of the cylindrical object to be wrapped, and having an inner face and an outer face referring to the orientation of the film when wrapped; the plastic film sheet comprising two foamed plastic strips arranged on the inner or outer face thereof, the strips arranged essentially parallel in the length direction of the plastic film sheet, at a distance from each other such that the foamed plastic strips can cover and protect the edges of the cylindrical object when wrapped. The present disclosure further relates to the use of the protective wrapping for wrapping a cylindrical object, particularly a reel of plastic film for baling applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: TRIOPLAST AB
    Inventors: Andreas Lindberg, Anders Larsson
  • Patent number: 10266307
    Abstract: An equipment containment and transport assembly (20, 120) includes an open-top equipment-receiving primary bag (22, 122) having upstanding sidewall structure (26, 126) equipped with lifting lug openings (30, 130), and a bottom wall (28, 128). The assembly (20, 120) further has a flexible sleeve (24, 124), which is secured to the sidewall structure (26, 126) and is shiftable between a ready position surrounding the sidewall structure (26, 126) and a deployed position extending upwardly for closure or the assembly (20, 120). When deployed, the sleeve (24, 124) covers the lug openings (30, 130). The assembly (20, 120) is particularly useful for containment and shipping of electrical transformers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Andax Industries LLC
    Inventors: Patrick F. McAtarian, Mark McAtarian
  • Patent number: 10143282
    Abstract: An insulating device can include a body assembly and a lid assembly where an insulating layer is connected to both the body assembly and the lid assembly. An aperture with a closure is formed between the body assembly and lid assembly to form a storage compartment. The insulating layer on the lid assembly may extend beyond the closure when the closure is sealed. The insulating layer on the lid assembly may have an insulating ring that has an increased thickness around its perimeter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Chris Keller, Derek G. Sullivan, Erik Steven Larson, Alex Baires, Laura Flores, Brian Langerak
  • Patent number: 10066864
    Abstract: A device that is placed around the neck of a beverage bottle. The device hangs from the neck of the bottle towards the body of the bottle and thereby cools the contents that are held within the bottle. The device is comprised of three sections, a top section that is elastic in nature and that defines an aperture that surrounds the circumference of a bottle. A middle section that extends from the top section for a distance of at least 1 inch, the middle section may or may not be elastic. And lastly, a bottom section that is composed of two ball sacs that are connected at a mid-juncture so that they are flexible enough to hang from the neck of the bottle while draping over the outside of the bottle so that the contents within the bottle are chilled. The bottom section may be made of materials that absorb moisture and that have insulating qualities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Inventor: Walter Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10058153
    Abstract: Provided among other things is a cover for a portable electronic device comprising: an exterior cover having at least one flexible connector and configured to enclose the electronic device, the cover having an open configuration and a closed configuration; wherein the cover comprises material having an exterior metalized surface and a foamed or bubbled interior layer, wherein the material is located to protect the electronic device from solar heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Maria Forero
  • Patent number: 9918551
    Abstract: A compact, wall-mounted retiary storage and display system comprising a planar, regular quadrilateral polygonal-type shape formed of a sturdy, lightweight material with a retiary region formed of regularly spaced columns and rows of fiber bordered by a durable and flexible sheath. System is mounted to a surface by a hardware subassembly with applied horizontal tension from a shock cord loop subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Dorothy Jean Hilliard
  • Patent number: 9907421
    Abstract: A container insulating and cooling system includes a perimeter wall having an upper edge and a lower edge. The perimeter wall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The upper edge defines an opening extending into the perimeter wall. A plurality of cells is attached to the inner surface of the perimeter wall. Each of the cells is comprised of a water permeable and flexible material. The cells each have an absorbent material therein that expands when hydrated such that the absorbent material fills and expands the cells. The cells are hydrated and frozen such that the cells are abuttable against a container to cool the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Robert V. Carson
  • Patent number: 9850057
    Abstract: The universal insulating binder limits the heat transfer process of a variety of beverage containers. The universal insulating binder includes a coiled cuff body and an insulating layer. The coiled cuff body defines the configuration of the insulating layer and secures the insulating layer against the exterior of a variety of beverage containers. The insulating layer presses against an engaged beverage container and limits the heat transfer between the engaged beverage container and the surrounding environment. The coiled cuff body may include a bendable cuff-shaped shell and a torsion spring or the coiled cuff body may be the torsion spring. The bendable cuff-shaped shell houses the torsion spring. The torsion spring defines the configuration of the universal insulating binder. The universal insulating binder may further include a plurality of non-slip members. The plurality of non-slip members directly increases the friction between the engaged beverage container and the coiled cuff body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Inventor: Tom A. Navarrette
  • Patent number: 9758080
    Abstract: A magnetic bottle mounting system, comprising: a bottle; a magnetically active ring; an at least partially open-faced mount for receipt of the bottle therein; and, at least one magnetically active body provided to the mount opposite the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Anthony R. Goldman
  • Patent number: 9625093
    Abstract: A portable drip containment device comprises a tray formed of fuel and chemical resistant fabric. Side walls of the tray are supported by removable bolster segments formed of resilient open cell foam members enclosed within sleeves. The bolster segments are wrapped within a flap of material extending from under the side wall of the tray and around the bolster segments to secure them to the side walls. The outer edge or end of the flap is secured to the side wall. The bolstered side walls may be repeatedly driven across by industrial vehicles without harming the bolster or side wall. The modular bolster segments may be removed and easily stacked, and the tray folded and rolled into a compact modular form, for transport, storage, and reuse of the portable containment tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Matson, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Matson
  • Patent number: 9365314
    Abstract: A product includes a container, a photosensitive material carried by the container and responsive to ultraviolet light, and a UV protector carried by the container to protect the photosensitive material from exposure to UV light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
    Inventors: Roger P. Smith, Jessica R. Bryant, Chris D. Anderson, Scott Cooper, Oleg Feygenson, Anatoly Solunin, Terence J Clark
  • Patent number: 8656967
    Abstract: A cover for a boat motor is provided. The cover is for a boat motor of the type having an upper portion having a housing for containing an engine, and a lower portion having a cavitation plate, a propeller for providing propulsion, a skeg for providing directional stability under propulsion, and a transom. The cover includes a first panel and a second panel. Each panel has a shape that generally approximates the lower portion. A first fastener is carried on a substantial length of a periphery of the first panel. A second fastener is carried on a periphery of the second panel and is mutually engageable with the first fastener. The first and second panel are positioned on opposing sides of the lower portion and fastened to each other by the first and second fasteners to form an enclosure for covering the lower portion of the boat motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Switzer
  • Patent number: 7793691
    Abstract: An insulator for a drum of a concrete truck is provided. Because temperature is a factor in the time in which concrete cures, thermal conditions during transport are of paramount concern. There have been efforts to alleviate this problem by providing insulating blankets that control temperature better. However, until now, a durable system that effectively insulates concrete while in transport has not been available. Furthermore, construction of an insulating system large enough to cover a concrete mixer gives rise to numerous fabrication difficulties. With the introduction of a polyethylene foam interposed between truck tarp material, a convenient system that is easily coupled and decoupled from a truck is available that is both durable and cost effective.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Thermadrum, LLC
    Inventors: William Michael McAnally, James William Kuykendall
  • Patent number: 7753202
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Ty P. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7438964
    Abstract: An adhesive cord cover for enveloping a cord, such as an electrical cord or chandelier chain. The adhesive cord cover is formed from a lengthwise strip of fabric. A pressure sensitive adhesive is attached to the fabric strip, preferably along a first lengthwise edge. The pressure sensitive adhesive is positioned and configured to allow a fastening side of the pressure sensitive adhesive to be selectively adhered to the lengthwise strip of fabric to thereby form a tubular configuration for enveloping a cord. The pressure sensitive adhesive is preferably an adhesive transfer tape. The transfer tape preferably has a removable liner on the fastening side. The removable liner assists in preserving the adhesive properties of the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to use. The pressure sensitive adhesive transfer tape is preferably a continuous strip that extends substantially along the entire length of the piece of fabric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Kim Marie Clark
  • Patent number: 7377692
    Abstract: A thermally insulative device and an associated method of using the device for use in temporarily enshrouding a box are disclosed. The device includes the interconnected elements of a one-piece composite jacket, a plurality of primary coupling strips, a plurality of complementary coupling strips, a plurality of straps, and a buckle. The jacket includes a plurality of panels integrally formed together with a plurality of flaps. The method includes the steps of buckling, carrying, contacting, disconnecting, folding, getting, laying, lifting, lowering, obtaining, placing, tying, unbuckling, unwrapping, and wrapping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventors: Hugo Troncoso, Janette Troncoso
  • Patent number: 7334698
    Abstract: A protective sleeve for an ampoule having an elastic sidewall, a proximal end and a distal end is disclosed. The elastic sidewall has an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a chamber adapted for receiving the ampoule. The proximal end has an opening through which the ampoule can be accessed. The distal end is at least partially closed for retaining the ampoule within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Renee Tobias
  • Patent number: 7263790
    Abstract: A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers with releasable closures. The cover has a flexible sheet with a graphical display imprinted on one side and a cover fastener for removably fastening the cover to a container. The sheet is advantageously adapted to substantially cover the side walls of the container. The cover fastener has one or more releasable closures, and at least one of the releasable closures includes a fluked tab interlock locking tab and slot structure, wherein the fluked tab is on one end of the cover and the slot is proximate the opposite end of the cover and parallel to the fluked tab. A cam/slot paired closure is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Inventor: Eric W. Richards
  • Patent number: 6866159
    Abstract: The left arm 5 is provided on a side face adjacent to the opening 23 of the body part 3. The left arm 5 is formed of a tubular shaped cloth used for wetsuit in its diameter less than that of the body 3. Adjacent to the forefront of the left arm 5, a male piece 15 is sewn on the inside of the arm via a rubber strip 16 so as the piece to be housed in the left arm 5. Adjacent to the forefront of the right arm 7, a female piece 17 is sewn in a similar manner. A user of the holder rolls up the left arm 5 and the right arm 7 slightly so as to expose the male piece 15 and the female piece 17 therefrom, then the female piece 17 is inserted into the male piece 15 so that both pieces are in a locked-state. In this way, the PET bottle holder 1 is in a suspended state. Hence, during the unengaged state, both the male piece 15 and the female piece 17 are accommodated respectively in the left arm and the right arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Felissimo Corporation
    Inventor: Yusaku Yamane
  • Patent number: 6578303
    Abstract: A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers. A covering of independently resilient material is precisely cut to fit a given size and shape of pot, and the material has imprinted on it a desired promotional or advertising message and/or graphics. The covering material is removably fastened with releasable closures to the outside of the pot in such a way as not to impair significantly the natural independent resiliency of the material. Thus, dents in the pot do not generally show in the covering surface because it retains its independent resiliency, even if the blow was delivered through the covering surface. Messages may be changed as often as suits the promotional and decorative needs of the owner of the pot, so the display surface is always timely and in top condition. An optional “window” permits display of interchangeable labels on the inside of the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Inventor: Eric W. Richards
  • Patent number: 6478061
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Robert W. Haberkorn
  • Patent number: 6349845
    Abstract: The present invention is a cover having a camouflaged pattern disposed thereon, and configured to releasably receive a cooler or other similar container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2002
    Assignee: Even Par Interprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael W. Duncan
  • Patent number: 6295920
    Abstract: The invention pertains to insulated coffee makers and insulating accessories for use with insulated and non-insulated coffee makers. A coffee press brews coffee from a mixture of ground coffee and boiling water placed in a heat resistant container. The mixture is allowed to brew for a specified period after which a plunger affixed to a filter screen is pushed downward in the container. This separates the coffee grounds from the brewed coffee. Coffee press coffee makers provide a superior flavor, however heat tends to dissipate rapidly from the container. The invention includes an insulated cylindrical brewing container. Another variant is an insulated insert fitted onto the coffee press lid. Still another is an insulating jacket extending from the top rim of the coffee press to its base with openings provided for the handle and the spout. The jacket may include an openable means to secure the jacket about the handle. The jacket could also include a hinged flap to seal the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Inventors: Elliot Barden, Sheila S. Turner
  • Patent number: 6264361
    Abstract: A drum insulating device for a concrete truck for insulating ready mix concrete trucks. The drum insulating device for a concrete truck includes a sheet of material having a pair of outer layers and an inner layer and further having a first portion and a second portion and being adapted to be securely fastened about a mixing drum of a concrete truck with fasteners; and also includes fastening members for fastening the first and second portions together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: David B. Kelley
  • Patent number: 6250005
    Abstract: A precisely measured removable cover for reusable beverage containers. A covering of independently resilient material is precisely cut to fit a given size and shape of pot, and the material has imprinted on it a desired promotional or advertising message and/or graphics. The covering material is removably fastened with releasable closures to the outside of the pot in such a way as not to impair significantly the natural independent resiliency of the material. Thus, dents in the pot do not generally show in the covering surface because it retains its independent resiliency, even if the blow was delivered through the covering surface. Messages may be changed as often as suits the promotional and decorative needs of the owner of the pot, so the display surface is always timely and in top condition. An optional “window” permits display of interchangeable labels on the inside of the covering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Eric W. Richards
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6196287
    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 temperature sensitive 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Robert W. Haberkorn
  • Patent number: 6079316
    Abstract: The invention pertains to insulated coffee makers and insulating accessories for use with insulated and non-insulated coffee makers. A coffee press brews coffee from a fixture of ground coffee and boiling water placed in a heat resistant container. The mixture is allowed to brew for a specified period after which a plunger affixed to a filter screen is pushed downward in the container. This separates the coffee grounds from the brewed coffee. Coffee press coffee makers provide a superior flavor, however heat tends to dissipate rapidly from the container. The invention includes an insulated cylindrical brewing container. Another variant is an insulated insert fitted onto the coffee press lid. Still another is an insulating jacket extending from the top rim of the coffee press to its base with openings provided for the handle and the spout. The jacket may include an openable means to secure the jacket about the handle. The jacket could also include a hinged flap to seal the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventors: Elliot Barden, Sheila S. Turner
  • Patent number: 6036047
    Abstract: A thermal wrap for coolers including a base portion fabricated of an insulated material. The base portion is dimensioned for wrapping around forward, rearward and opposing side walls of a cooler. The base portion includes a forward portion, a rearward portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion. The forward portion has a free leading edge and a trailing edge. The trailing edge is integral with a leading edge of the first side portion. A trailing edge of the first side portion is integral with a leading edge of the rearward portion. A trailing edge of the rearward portion is integral with a leading edge of the second side portion. A cover member is provided that is dimensioned for coupling with a removable cover of the cooler. The cover member has a rectangular main panel. The main panel has a pair of opposed foldable long edges and a pair of opposed foldable short edges. The cover member is secured to the base member whereby the cooler is completely contained therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Inventor: Kathryne Dobbie
  • Patent number: 5809867
    Abstract: An insulating jacket for a press-type coffee maker (coffee press) is described. A coffee press brews coffee by having ground coffee placed in a heat resistant container (typically glass) and boiling water added. The mixture is allowed to brew for a specified period after which a plunger affixed to the top of the container having a filter screen at the lower end, is pushed downward into the container, separating the coffee grounds from the coffee. Coffee press coffee makers provide a superior flavor, however heat tends to dissipate rapidly from the container. The invention includes an insulating jacket extending from the top end of the coffee press to its base with openings provided for the handle and the spout of the coffee press. A central hole, surrounded with elastic so that it fits tightly around the plunger rod, is provided in the top end of the jacket to permit the plunger of the coffee press to be activated while the jacket is in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventors: Sheila S. Turner, Elliot Barden
  • Patent number: 5709307
    Abstract: An insulated lunch container including a bottom insulating member, a top insulating member; and a cover member having pockets for receiving the top and bottom insulating members therein. The top and bottom insulating members are held within the pockets by sets of hook and pile fasteners positioned within channels formed on the exterior surfaces of the top and bottom insulating members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Inventors: Mildred M. Rosado, Luis R. Fasco
  • Patent number: 5680944
    Abstract: Thermos bottle liner comprising a liner in a generally rectangular configuration and positionable in a cylindrical configuration around the side wall of the bottle, the liner including in a rectangular configuration with long upper and lower edges and short parallel side edges, an interior layer of a pile type fabric, preferably terry cloth, the liner also including an exterior layer fabricated of a flexible plastic in a rectangular configuration with long upper and lower edges and short parallel side edges, the interior layer and exterior layer being off set laterally with respect to each other forming an outwardly exteriorly facing rectangular coupling area on the exterior face of the interior layer with a pile type fastener thereon and forming an inwardly facing rectangular area on the interior face of the exterior layer with a pile type fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1997
    Inventor: John R. Rueter
  • Patent number: 5624048
    Abstract: The disclosure of the present invention describes a thermally insulated container formed of multiwall flexible plastic heat sealed to define a multiplicity of sealed air bubbles and being formed with a radiation reflective coating. The container includes an integrally formed carrying handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1997
    Inventors: Ronen Sander, Leor Seef
  • Patent number: 5598946
    Abstract: An insulated fabric serving dish holder compromising a bottom panel and a perpendicular side panel made of decorative fabric, lined and having a seam connecting the perimeter of the bottom panel to the bottom of the side panel. The holder is made to fit snugly around various sized and geometrically shaped serving dishes, with fasteners located on either end of the side panel to secure the ends of the side panel to one another to fit around the perimeter of the serving dish. The purpose of the holder is to protect the hands of people serving food from the hot serving dishes, as well as protect the dining table from burns. It also has a decorative function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventor: MaryAnn Davis
  • Patent number: 5595069
    Abstract: An adjustable, refreezable heat removing cooler for refrigerating and insulating a variety of products such as variously sized beverage containers, frozen dinners, reusable plastic food left-over containers, or other objects. The cooler provides a cover having an inner and an outer layer of urethane coated nylon fabric that is sewn to form an envelope-like jacket. An array of refrigerant pouches in an elongate refrigerant bag carry a freezable refrigerant, such as Blue Ice, or a similar reusable refrigerant. An insulation layer of Thinsulate or similar insulation slows heat energy transfer through the outer lay of urethane fabric. Lack of insulation between the inner layer of fabric enhances heat energy flow from the item being cooled into the refrigerant. An elongate strip having hook fasteners on one side and loop fasteners on the other side allows the user to attach the cooler to a variety of objects having different circumferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Inventor: Ronald A. Gies
  • Patent number: 5506020
    Abstract: An insulated freight container quilt comprises first and second elongate cover sheets coated on an outer side with polypropylene fiber, the cover sheets being of a material selected from a group of spun bonded polypropylene and spun bonded polyester. A batt of polyester staple fibers mounted together with an acrylic binder is sandwiched between inner sides of the first and second sheets. A seam structure along perimeter edges of the sheets secures the batt between the sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Inventor: Robert W. Haberkorn
  • Patent number: 5318821
    Abstract: A container cover includes a flexible covering disposed adjacent to the exterior side wall of a container for completely covering the exterior side wall. A fastener is provided for detachably interconnecting the edges of the flexible covering to the container. The fastener is disposed adjacent to the top and bottom edges fastener is provided adjacent the ends of the flexible covering for selectively interconnecting the ends such that the flexible covering encircles the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventor: James B. Bradley, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5099898
    Abstract: What is provided is a combination golf club cover and beverage insulator which comprises a unitary device. The outer cover has two sections, a first section which receives the golf club head, and a second section which houses the insulating device which receives the beverage. The insulator is a cylindrical sleeve open at both ends which allows the club to pass through the insulator to the furthermost portion of the golf club cover. Once the cover is removed, a beverage can conveniently be placed within the insulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Inventor: David T. Miller
  • Patent number: 5065879
    Abstract: A multi-layer insulator for a beverage container which includes an externally threaded base and a main sleeve extending upwardly from the base and having a collapsible side wall. The main sleeve comprises an exterior fabric layer, an interior fabric or neoprene layer, and an intermediate insulation layer. The lid for the insulator has internal threads for screwing the lid over the externally threaded base assembly, such that when the insulator is not in use the main sleeve is collapsible into the base with the lid screwed on the base to enclose the sleeve. When the insulator is in use, the lid is unscrewed from the base, the main sleeve is extended to receive the container and the lid is inverted and screwed to the base from the bottom thereof, functioning essentially as a coaster. The multi-layer insulator also has a closure band at the upper end of the main sleeve, with the band being adjustable to accept beverage containers of varying diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventor: Byron King
  • Patent number: 5055334
    Abstract: A flexible heat protective cover adapted for disposition around and securement to hot water pipes in order to provide both heat insulating qualities and to protect an individual from coming into contact with a hot water pipe. The heat protective cover generally comprises an elongated section adapted to extend around a length of pipe and a heel section adapted to extend over an elbow fitting in a water line. Velcro fasteners or similar fastener are used to releasably secure ends of the cover about the pipe. A strap extends through opposite sides of the heat protective cover and is sized to extend about a water pipe for providing permanent securement of the heat protective cover to the hot water pipe. A seepage hole may also be included in the heel section to collect and permit drainage of condensed water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventor: Gabriel V. Lechuga
  • Patent number: 5048734
    Abstract: An insulated container jacket which includes an open topped cylindrical body dimensioned to extend around a beverage container, or the like, and having an insulating material confined within fabric inner and outer layers. Secured to one side of the cylindrical body adjacent its open top is a first retaining element for detachably engaging a cover flap to retain a cover in a closure position across the open top of the cylinder. A second retaining element is connected to the lower side of the cylindrical body and is used to engage an elongated belt loop. A cover flap is hingedly connected to the cylindrical body at the open top thereof, and can pivot to a position of closure. It carries a retaining tab which engages the first retaining element. The cover flap also carries a thermal insulating pad which fits snugly within the open upper end of the cylindrical body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Inventor: Granvill F. Long
  • Patent number: 4811767
    Abstract: A substantially weather-proof, protective cover which can be easily installed and removed and which is adapted to protect a swimming pool pump and filter assembly is provided. The cover is comprised of a plurality of separate pieces which when assembled and joined to each other form a unitary body which conforms substantially to the shape of the swimming pool pump and filter assembly. The cover includes: (1) a weather proof, outer layer, e.g., a marine vinyl layer which is sized to fit snugly around and substantially enclose the pump and filter assembly; (2) a mesh border affixed to the bottom edge of the outer layer; and (3) means located in the mesh border for securing the cover around the pump and filter assembly. The cover may also include: (4) sealable access means such as a zipper in the outer layer providing access to the pump and filter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Inventor: Emerich Kessler
  • Patent number: RE34832
    Abstract: A flexible heat protective cover adapted for disposition around and securement to hot water pipes in order to provide both heat insulating qualities and to protect an individual from coming into contact with a hot water pipe. The heat protective cover generally comprises an elongated section adapted to extend around a length of pipe and a heel section adapted to extend over an elbow fitting in a water line. Velcro fasteners or similar fastener are used to releasably secure ends of the cover about the pipe. A strap extends through opposite sides of the heat protective cover and is sized to extend about a water pipe for providing permanent securement of the heat protective cover to the hot water pipe. A seepage hole may also be included in the heel section to collect and permit drainage of condensed water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventor: Gabriel V. Lechuga