Abstract: A near space aircraft pod, including a pod body and a covering piece, where a heat dissipation part is disposed on the pod body for dissipating heat inside the pod body; and the covering piece is connected to the outside of the pod body in a movable manner, for covering the heat dissipation part or keeping a pre-designed distance from the heat dissipation part. According to the near space aircraft pod provided in the embodiments, the covering piece can adjust a distance from the heat dissipation part in time or cover the heat dissipation part based on a temperature change. Therefore, a heat dissipation speed of the pod can be effectively controlled, so that temperature inside the pod is kept in a proper range, and it is ensured that electronic devices in the pod operate under a good temperature environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus which can facilitate clothes drying, deodorizing, crumple-removing and sterilizing, thereby preventing the clothes from damage and providing them with improved thermal insulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal-lined composite gas storage device comprising a phase-change material coated on the exterior surface of a metallic liner. The presence of the phase-change material on the exterior surface of the metal liner reduces the temperature change within the interior of the metal liner during a gas filling process compared to a similar vessel that does not have a phase-change material coating, thereby allowing a significantly greater amount of gas to be filled at a given pressure.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring an overall heat transfer coefficient may include an external chamber provided using a heat insulation material and including an internal space, an internal chamber disposed in the external chamber and having an opening upper portion, a heat source supply to supply heat to an internal portion of the internal chamber, a cutoff portion disposed in the upper portion of the internal chamber to seal the internal chamber and prevent an outflow of heat emitted from the heat source supply, and a temperature measurement portion disposed in an internal portion and an external portion of the internal chamber to measure an internal temperature and an external temperature of the internal chamber, in which the cutoff portion may realize covering conditions indoors through a combination of a covering material and a thermal screen, and adjust the external temperature of the internal chamber.

Abstract: A transport container is made of a trough-like lower part which is open towards the top and an upper part which is arranged on the lower part and closes the open upper side of the lower part. The upper part can be removed or pivoted in order to open the lower part, and the lower part and the upper part preferably consist of a dimensionally stable plastic material. The lower part has a base, longitudinal walls, and transverse walls, and the upper part correspondingly has a cover, longitudinal faces, and transverse faces. The lower part has transversally running flat recessed package-band cutouts at least on the longitudinal walls and preferably on the base as well, and the upper part has transversally running flat recessed package-band cutouts at least on the longitudinal faces and preferably on the lid as well, the recesses being flush with one another and facing one another.

Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.

Abstract: A heating device which transfers heat isothermally to an object to be heated. The heating device includes: a block and a base plate which surround a pipe; a first heat insulating cover which covers an outer periphery of the block and the base plate and forms a first heat insulating layer; and a second heat insulating cover which covers an outer periphery of the first heat insulating cover and forms a second heat insulating layer. The first heat insulating cover includes first heat insulating covers fixed to the block and the base plate respectively. The second heat insulating cover includes second heat insulating covers fixed to each of the first heat insulating covers respectively. The heating device further includes snap locks which detachably fixes the second heat insulating covers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a stack of composite layers into a desired shape is present. The stack of composite layers may be positioned on a tool and a number of compressible supports such that the stack of composite layers may be substantially flat on the tool and the stack of composite layers may be substantially flat on the number of compressible supports. A flexible sheet may be placed on top of the stack of composite layers. A vacuum load may be applied on the stack of composite layers on the tool and the number of compressible supports using the flexible sheet such that consolidation of the stack of composite layers occurs to form a desired shape on the tool and the number of compressible supports compress during forming of the desired shape.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a stack of composite layers into a desired shape is present. The stack of composite layers may be positioned on a tool and a number of compressible supports such that the stack of composite layers may be substantially flat on the tool and the stack of composite layers may be substantially flat on the number of compressible supports. A flexible sheet may be placed on top of the stack of composite layers. A vacuum load may be applied on the stack of composite layers on the tool and the number of compressible supports using the flexible sheet such that consolidation of the stack of composite layers occurs to form a desired shape on the tool and the number of compressible supports compress during forming of the desired shape.

Abstract: Insulated containers including at least one insulating material are described herein. The containers may include structures that maximize vacuum area relative to material volume. Certain containers may be configured to minimize the area of contact between material layers within a region to be insulated in order to provide maximum thermal resistance between the contacted area and the external environment. The insulated containers may be formed from a container opening enclosed within a container cover. A cavity may be formed within the space between the container opening and the container cover. The cavity may be vacuum sealed to prevent or reduce thermal leaks from the insulated container. The insulating material may include multiple material layer separated by layer cavities. The material layers may include projections arising from a base surface thereof for preventing the material layers from contacting each other, for instance, and causing a thermal short.

Abstract: Apparatus for use with substantially thermally sealed storage containers are described herein. These include an apparatus comprising a stored material module, a stabilizer unit, a stored material module cap and a central stabilizer unit. The apparatus also include a transportation stabilizer unit with dimensions corresponding to a substantially thermally sealed storage container with a flexible conduit.

Abstract: A cooler includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls connected to the bottom wall. At least one of the sidewalls has a transparent portion. A lid is connected to the side walls such that the bottom wall, side walls, and lid cooperate to define an interior space. At least one cup holder is formed in the bottom wall and positioned within the interior space. At least one first interior wall defines a receptacle within the interior space for receiving at least one of dry goods, food, and utensils. A second interior wall defines a chamber within the interior space for receiving cold items.

Abstract: In an insulating element (1) for bounding spaces to be thermally insulated, e.g. for transport or packaging containers, comprising an in particular plate-shaped substrate element (2) made of a material having a low thermal conductivity, such as a polymer, the substrate element (2) is provided with a metallic coating (3) having a low emissivity in order to reduce the thermal radiation, yet is applied in a layer thickness of <80 nm, preferably <50 nm, such that the thermal conduction of the metallic coating will only insignificantly reduce the thus optimized insulating value. The metallic coating in the nanometer range does not only reduce the thermal radiation, but also enables optimal gas tightness with minimal thermal conduction.

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.

Abstract: A serving dish, such as in the form of a bowl is provided including an upper receptacle and a lower enclosure. The upper receptacle, in the form of a basin, supports a food item to be served frozen, such as ice cream. The lower enclosure, in the form of a stand, includes an interior containing a thermal mass therein. Materials forming the basin have a higher than average thermal conductivity, to relatively rapidly conduct heat away from chilled food items served within the basin. The thermal mass within the interior of the stand has a higher than average specific heat. When the stand and included thermal mass are pre-chilled, large amounts of heat can be rapidly conducted from food items within the basin, down into the thermal mass. Food items served within the basin of the bowl can thus be kept frozen during a serving period.

Abstract: A storage container that includes walls having complimentary-shaped edges with complex edge profiles. The complex edge profiles of adjoining walls mate with each other to form an interface that defines a thermal leak path between a storage area of the container and an exterior environment. The thermal leak path has a length that is greater than the thickness of the adjoined walls. In one example, the complex edge profile includes step-shaped features. The walls may also include one or more overlapping super-insulating panels. The panels may be joined to one another with adhesive layers. The super-insulating panels may be also be disposed in a wall including interior and exterior linings that are joined and sealed to define a space between the linings. The space may be evacuated and optionally filled with a super-insulating gas.

Abstract: Pocket department (PD) etc in etc: sports container beverage and food containers etc products etc. Which said PD etc can also cool and heat etc holds etc products etc like power bars etc from melting etc and can combine drinks etc and food etc. Furthermore invention shows also backward and forward products etc and MULTI PDS and MULTI PRODUCTS etc or not and shows with or without products etc and shows companies and customers rights etc and define display PD etc as PD and can be in any product etc not just food and drinks containers and PD etc can be also place in the housing casing the body of any products etc and product etc can be within product etc and invention shows same contents etc. Invention for plants pets humans etc and use each others PDS products materials parts etc.

Abstract: There are provided a fuel reformer housing container and a fuel reforming apparatus, which are capable of maintaining a level of vacuum inside the fuel reformer housing container favorably and which have less power generation loss. A fuel reformer housing container includes a base having a concave portion for housing a fuel reformer in which reformed gas containing hydrogen gas is generated from fuel, a discharge pipe for communicating inside of the concave portion with outside thereof to discharge the reformed gas from the fuel reformer, a supply pipe for communicating inside of the concave portion with outside thereof to supply the fuel to the fuel reformer, and a gas adsorbent housed in the concave portion, for adsorbing gas in the concave portion.

Abstract: A fuel tank of a motor vehicle is mounted on a body structure of the motor vehicle via fastening elements. The fuel tank has a glass fiber reinforced shaped plastic part (12) as heat shield that at least partially covers a surface of the fuel tank and is mounted with the fuel tank on the body structure of the motor vehicle via the fastening elements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat insulating container, including a heat source, a housing that houses the heat source therein and a temperature detection unit that is formed on a surface of the housing and reflects radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulated take home food container. In particular, the present invention relates to a laminate of aluminum foil, either flat or in a manner to create air pockets, utilized to increase the holding time a food stays warm in the container. The container can have flat surface or dividing walls depending on the use of the box.

Abstract: A thermal insulating liner for a container lid has a top sheet and a bottom sheet spaced by a core. The bottom sheet has an exterior metal foil layer. A side edge-to-side edge transverse cut line extends through the bottom sheet proximate each of two opposed ends of the liner. The liner has reduced thickness end margins extending between each said side edge-to-side edge transverse cut line and each of the opposed ends. A die to make the lid liner has a central well and, proximate each end of the die, an upward step to a land with an inside edge of the step having a ramp surface. A first cutting blade protrudes upwardly from the land and a second cutting blade protrudes upwardly above the land at each end of the die and above the level of the first cutting blade.

Abstract: The present disclosure utilizes the phase change properties of various phase change materials, specifically of 1-decanol and 1-dodecanol. Blood platelets and biological tissues that are chemically unstable at high temperatures can be maintained between 20° C. and 24° C. using 1-Dodecanol in a disclosed container. Temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products may be maintained between 2° C. to 8° C. using 1-Decanol in a disclosed container. The present disclosure may be used to control the temperature of such products during transport by confining the temperature of the product within a predetermined range. This permits light weight packaging with the maintenance of temperatures in narrow, pre-selected ranges over extended periods of time. A nylon and low density polyethylene thermal blanket comprising cells substantially filled with phase change material, which is advantageously puncture proof, durable, and capable of surrounding any payload, is disclosed.

Abstract: A perishables shipping box including a plurality of panels constructed of a foamed material joined with a fabric material, the panels including a cover, four side panels and a bottom panel attached to one another to form a box, wherein for two of the side panels the foamed material has at least one open window and the fabric material is porous including a multiplicity of vent holes such that air flows through the vent holes and the at least one window.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a multi-layer insulation (MLI) composite material includes a first thermally-reflective layer and a second thermally-reflective layer spaced from the first thermally-reflective layer. At least one of the first or second thermally-reflective layers includes a plurality of through openings configured to at least partially obstruct transmission therethrough of infrared electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength greater than a threshold wavelength. A region between the first and second thermally-reflective layers impedes heat conduction between the first and second thermally-reflective layers. Other embodiments include a storage container including a container structure that may be at least partially formed from such MLI composite materials, and methods of using such MLI composite materials.

Abstract: A liner for a shipping container or the like has a sheet of reflective material spaced from the inner walls of the container by spacers.

Abstract: Systems include integrally sealed medicinal storage containers, including one or more segments of an ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, and one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat insulating container, including a heat source, a housing that houses the heat source therein and a temperature detection unit that is formed on a surface of the housing and reflects radiation.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus, method and system to thermally package an item having at least one container substantially filled with an alcohol, wherein said alcohol undergoes a phase change.

Abstract: An inexpensive, readily visible indicator for liquid levels in a vacuum bottle that includes a coating of reflective material to minimize radiation heat transfer from the interior of the vacuum bottle to the exterior of the assembly. The vacuum bottle assembly includes a container receiving the vacuum bottle and a transparent or translucent window is located in the side wall of the container and in alignment with an interruption in the reflective coating. An indicator is located within the vacuum bottle and is aligned with both the windows and the interruption so as to be visible therethrough to provide an indication of the level of the liquid contained within the inner liner of the vacuum bottle.

Abstract: A heat insulating container and its manufacturing method is provided. The heat insulating container comprises an inner container and an outer glass container, in which the breakage of the glass containers can be prevented even if a minute flaw is formed on either of the glass containers. The insulating container possesses a superior radiant heat insulating capability. The inner glass container is housed in the outer glass container with a gap in between, which air-gap functions as a heat insulating layer. A radiant heat preventive film containing metal oxide is provided at least either on the outer surface of the inner glass container or on the inner surface of the outer glass container with an intermediate film containing SiO2 in between.

Abstract: The inner container and outer container which are formed from a transparent material are integrally formed leaving a space section therebetween, a thermally insulating layer is formed in the space section, and a radiation prevention film is formed on at least one of an outer surface of the inner container and an inner surface of the outer container. The radiation prevention film has a radiation prevention film omission section having a surface area which is 30% or less of the surface of the container on which the radiation prevention film is formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulated vessel which may be produced at low cost, has superior insulating capabilities and excellent volumetric efficiency, and which may be suitably employed in a thermos, cooler, icebox, insulated cup, thermal insulated lunch box, thermal insulated electric pot, heat retaining rice cooker, refrigerator or freezer box insulating material, or as an insulating layer in a bath tub. The insulated vessel of the present invention is characterized in the formation of an insulating layer in the space interval between the inner vessel and the outer vessel of a double walled vessel which is filled with a low thermoconductive gas consisting of at least one the gases of xenon, krypton, and argon, and in the disposition of a metallic heat radiation preventing material at the insulating layer.

Abstract: A cooler system having improved insulative properties. The cooler system includes, in various preferred embodiments, thicker sidewalls having insulative materials with improved thermal qualities, one or more reflective surfaces, a sealing mechanism to minimize the leakage of cold air, an insulative apron for containing cold air around the contents of the cooler, compression mechanisms for compressing the upper lid against the side walls of the cooler and many other features to improve the thermal benefit of the cooler.

Abstract: A method of insulating a member, such as a cryogenic tank, pipe, or other cryogenic or extreme temperature element with multilayer insulation, and a packaged multilayer insulation blanket for use in the method. The packaged blanket includes (1) a multilayer insulation blanket including a plurality of alternating layers of aluminum or other heat-reflective foil and microfiberglass insulation spacer material, and (2) two layers of plastic sheeting sandwiching the multilayer insulation blanket therebetween. Each layer of plastic sheeting has at least one edge which is sealed to thus define an evacuated inside space containing the multilayer insulation. In the method, the edge of the packaged insulation is opened and an edge of the multilayer insulation blanket therein is attached to the cryogenic tank, container or other member to be insulated. The multilayer insulation is then guided onto or around the member, and out from between the plastic sheeting until edges of the multilayer insulation abut.

Abstract: A collapsible shipping container for perishable goods is comprised of an inner, stiff, corrugated paperboard box having interior surfaces forming an enclosure of defined shape and opposing exterior surfaces. A surrounding skin of thermally insulating material is adhesively secured to the exterior surfaces of the corrugated paperboard box. The thermally insulating skin envelopes the box therewithin. Unlike conventional systems, the thermally insulating skin is located on the outside surfaces of the box, and not within the box. A collapsible shipping container according to the invention to a large extent prevents heat from ever entering the box.

Abstract: Base cup for receiving a container body bottom and for reducing heat gain to fluid contents in the container body. A passive base cup is made of foam and has a reflective layer on a majority of the outer surface thereof, or made of plastic, with an outer reflective layer, and optionally a foam layer. An active base cup serves to actively cool the fluid in the container, by including a compartment therein with a fluid that can be frozen. Again, a reflective layer and an optional foam layer extend over a majority of the outer surface of the cup. The reflective layer materials have a density different than the cup materials to facilitate recycling.

Abstract: Base cup for receiving a container body bottom and for reducing heat gain to fluid contents in the container body. A passive base cup is made of foam and has a reflective layer on a majority of the outer surface thereof, or made of plastic, with an outer reflective layer, and optionally a foam layer. An active base cup serves to actively cool the fluid in the container, by including a compartment therein with a fluid that can be frozen. Again, a reflective layer and an optional foam layer extend over a majority of the outer surface of the cup. The reflective layer materials have a density different than the cup materials to facilitate recycling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulated vessel which may be produced at low cost, has superior insulating capabilities and excellent volumetric efficiency, and which may be suitably employed in a thermos, cooler, icebox, insulated cup, thermal insulated lunch box, thermal insulated electric pot, heat retaining rice cooker, refrigerator or freezer box insulating material, or as an insulating layer in a bath tub. The insulated vessel of the present invention is characterized in the formation of an insulating layer in the space interval between the inner vessel and the outer vessel of a double walled vessel which is filled with a low thermoconductive gas consisting of at least one the gases of xenon, krypton, and argon, and in the disposition of a metallic heat radiation preventing material at the insulating layer.