Insulated Patents (Class 383/110)
  • Patent number: 11505395
    Abstract: The present invention is a novel soft-sided beverage insulating device and system intended to be an improvement over prior art. The invention is designed to envelope, wrap, hold or otherwise secure a container with liquid content. The invention improves upon the prior art by improving upon liquid content temperature control, an over-cap or cap for protection of or to reseal a liquid content container, a frame to support a geometric shape and provide a compartment for novelty electronics such as LED lights or other low voltage electronics. The invention offers a leverage opening system to access the liquid content of the enveloped container and an attachment point for straps, harness or other attachment to increase transportability of the said device. Additionally, embodiments allow for bespoke modifications for cosmetic purposes, fit and novelty.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Puffin Coolers, LLC
    Inventor: Tyrone Hazen
  • Patent number: 11485564
    Abstract: An inflatable bag includes a gas cylinder filled with a compressed gas and having a bottle mouth for discharging the compressed gas, a hole-piercing device pressable to pierce into the bottle mouth for letting the compressed gas be discharged out of the gas cylinder, an inner bag surrounding the gas cylinder and the hole-piercing device and having air holes for the passing of the discharged gas, and an inflatable outer bag surrounding the inner bag and inflatable by the gas that is discharged out of the gas cylinder and flows through the air holes of the inner bag. By the above configuration, the inflatable bag is placed in a box around the object to be protected and quickly inflated to form a filling buffer without generating heat, ensuring that the protected object is not easily deteriorated and facilitating recycling and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: SHIFANG PACKAGING MATERIAL CO., LIMITED
    Inventor: Yun-Dan Huang
  • Patent number: 11420807
    Abstract: A magnetic object holder is a device for releasably attaching an object to a ferromagnetic surface. The device can include an insulated flexible sleeve defining an interior space in which the object is removably receivable. The sleeve grips the object in an interference fit when the object is received in the interior space. One or more magnets secured to a portion of the sleeve enables the sleeve to be releasably attached to the ferromagnetic surface while the object is received in the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: 3849953 CANADA INC.
    Inventor: Michael Adjeleian
  • Patent number: 11248810
    Abstract: A carrying case utilizes a layer of phase change materials and a thermal insulation layer in order to provide a temperature-stabilized environment for enclosed payloads such as musical instruments during transport through an environment in which temperatures differ greatly from those to which they are normally exposed. In one aspect, the phase change materials and thermal insulation provide an extended period of temperature constancy, without the addition of either active thermal control or excessively bulky insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Fruition LLC
    Inventors: James H. Goldie, Stephen Macomber
  • Patent number: 11213111
    Abstract: Various bag attachment assemblies are disclosed. The bag attachment assembly can include a panel, a cord lock, a plurality of upper straps, and a plurality of lower straps. The panel can comprise a center portion that can comprise an elastic material and a perimeter portion having a channel with an elastic cord. The cord lock can be connected to the elastic cord and can be configured to cinch the perimeter portion when actuated. The plurality of upper straps and the plurality of lower straps can be configured to secure the panel to the bag and to be tightened to apply compressive force between the panel and the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventors: Susan Hott, Madeleine Hott
  • Patent number: 11059652
    Abstract: A liner includes a liner subassembly, the liner subassembly comprising a body portion, the body portion comprising a front, a back, a first side, a second side, and a bottom, the body portion defining a cavity; and a flap portion hingedly connected to a top end of the back, the flap portion sized to cover the cavity; and a support connected to the bottom, the support comprising a central body and two end portions, each end portion hingedly connected to the central body, wherein the body portion and the flap portion comprise insulated walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 11027908
    Abstract: A liner includes a liner subassembly, the liner subassembly comprising a body portion, the body portion comprising a front, a back, a first side, a second side, and a bottom, the body portion defining a cavity; and a flap portion hingedly connected to a top end of the back, the flap portion sized to cover the cavity; and a support connected to the bottom, the support comprising a central body and two end portions, each end portion hingedly connected to the central body, wherein the body portion and the flap portion comprise insulated walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg Sollie, Jamie Waltermire, Shifeng Chen
  • Patent number: 10962270
    Abstract: A transportation box (100) including a plurality of first phase change materials (16), a plurality of second phase change materials (20), a first box (18) adapted to enclose a payload box (10), a second box (22) and an outer box (14). The payload box (10) is embedded with the plurality of second phase change materials (20). Further, each of the plurality of first phase change materials (16) is placed above and below the payload box (10). The second box (22) is adapted to contain temperature sensitive products and is nestable within the payload box (10). The first box (18) is nestable within the outer box (14). The plurality of first phase change materials (16) and the plurality of second phase change materials (20) are arranged in a manner such that air in between controls heat flow into and within the first box (18).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Inventors: Devendra Jain, Nidhi Agarwal, Ravi Teja A. T., Deepraj Sarmah
  • Patent number: 10787298
    Abstract: A biodegradable bag and method of using same for storing and transporting ice chunks, the method including enclosing about 5 lbs to about 50 lbs of ice chunks within a 100% knitted, cotton yarn bag, placing the bag within a freezer for maintaining the ice chunks below at least 0° C., storing the bag containing the ice chunks in the freezer and transporting the bag containing the ice chunks in a freezer compartment of a motor vehicle to a retail location for purchase by an end-user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Scott McMillan
  • Patent number: 10604304
    Abstract: An insulated bag includes a pair of opposing main panels; a pair of opposing side panels, each side panel attached to each main panel, the main panels and the side panels defining a bag cavity within the insulated bag; and a handle assembly, the handle assembly comprising a handle portion attached to a base portion; the main panels and the side panels defined in an insulated blank, the insulated blank comprising an insulation batt, a first sheet, and a second sheet, the insulation batt encapsulated between the first sheet and the second sheet, the first sheet attached in facing engagement with the second sheet to form a border, the border extending around a perimeter of the insulation batt, the base portion of the handle laminated within the border.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Patent number: 10562676
    Abstract: An insulated bag includes a pair of opposing main panels; a pair of opposing side panels, each side panel attached to each main panel, the main panels and the side panels defining a bag cavity within the insulated bag; and a handle assembly, the handle assembly comprising a handle portion attached to a base portion; the main panels and the side panels defined in an insulated blank, the insulated blank comprising an insulation batt, a first sheet, and a second sheet, the insulation batt encapsulated between the first sheet and the second sheet, the first sheet attached in facing engagement with the second sheet to form a border, the border extending around a perimeter of the insulation batt, the base portion of the handle laminated within the border.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott, Greg Sollie
  • Patent number: 10506895
    Abstract: A container assembly has a soft-sided insulated wall structure. It has an internal chamber in which to place objects, such as foodstuffs, to be kept cool or warm. There is a first closure member that opens and closes to permit objects to be place in, or removed from, the chamber. The wall structure includes one or more accommodations in which to place a warming or cooling element, such as an ice pack. The accommodations are externally accessible without opening the main chamber, and have their own closure. The outside of the accommodation may be insulated; the inside is a thin web through which to transfer heat. The container may be a collapsible foldable bag; a tote bag; back pack or a non-collapsible lunch box. The thermal storage elements may have a flat disk shape. The external access for the thermal storage elements permits them to slide sideways into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: CALIFORNIA INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Melvin Mogil, William Kearns, Rick Stephens, Christopher Edwards, Elizabeth Mitchell
  • Patent number: 10442600
    Abstract: An insulated bag assembly includes an insulated bag, the insulated bag comprising a pair of opposing main panels, the main panels defined in an insulated blank, the insulated blank comprising an insulation batt, a first sheet, and a second sheet, the insulation batt encapsulated in a blank cavity defined between the first sheet and the second sheet, a blank border extending around a perimeter of the insulated blank, the blank border defined by a perimeter portion of the first sheet being in facing engagement with a perimeter portion of the second sheet, the blank border encompassing the blank cavity and defining an insulated portion of the insulated blank, the insulated bag defining a bag cavity with a bag opening; and an insulated panel, the insulated panel positioned within the bag cavity, the insulated panel forming a seal with the insulated bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Waltermire, Paul Ott
  • Patent number: 10442599
    Abstract: An insulating device can include an aperture having a waterproof closure which allows access to the chamber within the insulating device. The closure can help prevent any fluid leakage into and out of the insulating device if the insulating device is overturned or in any configuration other than upright. The closure also prevents any fluid from permeating into the chamber if the insulating device is exposed to precipitation, other fluid, or submersed under water. This construction results in an insulating chamber impervious to water and other liquids when the closure is sealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: YETI Coolers, LLC
    Inventors: Roy Joseph Seiders, Christopher M. Keller
  • Patent number: 10351330
    Abstract: A portable insulated storage container includes a body which has an outer liner, an inner liner defining an internal storage volume, and an opening extending through the outer liner and the inner liner for accessing the internal storage volume. The portable insulated storage container may also contain insulation positioned between the inner liner and the outer liner. The storage container may also include a closure mechanism configured for selectively providing access to the internal storage volume through the opening when the closure mechanism is an opened position and for closing the opening when the closure mechanism in a closed position. The closure mechanism includes a first rigid member hingedly attached to a second rigid member together defining a perimeter of the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: W. Travis Smith, Richard W. Vinson, Zachary D. Dunkin, Todd Eichinger, Ryan J. Cavenagh
  • Patent number: 10301098
    Abstract: A thermal bag comprising a thermal bag body and a thermal bag cover. The bag cover is connected to the bag body via a connecting member in an openable manner. The bag body comprises an inner bag (2), and outer bag (3) and a thermal layer (5) between the outer bag and the inner bag. A receiving cavity is provided inside the inner bag for receiving articles to be kept warm or cold. An inner bag platform is provided corresponding to an upper portion of the thermal layer between an upper side of the inner bag and an inner side of the outer bag. An abutting platform is provided corresponding to the inner bag platform on the bag cover which abuts against the inner bag platform when the bag cover is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Binghua Luo
  • Patent number: 10106028
    Abstract: A method for internal transmission oil cooler (ITOC) mounting includes molding an ITOC end tank to include at least one aperture extending through an external fluid port for connecting a transmission fluid line. At least one ITOC mounting fixture is disposed internal to the ITOC end tank, and an ITOC having at least one fluid aperture surrounded by an O-ring is aligned with the at least one mounting fixture. The ITOC is snapped into the at least one mounting fixture to create a press fit fluid seal between the O-ring and the at least one aperture of the end tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Andrew G Morse, Jared J Keyes
  • Patent number: 10059507
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing articles comprises one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags and a container. The one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags are configured for storing the articles therein. The container configured for storing the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags therein. The container has soft sides made of soft materials. In operation, when air within the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags is evacuated, the one or more vacuum-sealable storage bags, and any articles stored therein, collapses into the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen G. Armstrong
  • Patent number: 9694940
    Abstract: A plastic food storage bag having a spout at a top corner of the bag for facilitating pouring out the contents of the bag. The bag can be sealed with the spout in a closed position, just inside the press-seal or zipper-seal of the bag. The spout is rotatable from the closed position into an open position in which it extends out of the bag, for guiding the contents of the bag while being poured out the bag. The spout may be formed of a wedge-shaped plastic piece folded symmetrically along a central fold line, with front and back outside surfaces respectively secured to front and back major surfaces of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Inventor: Jeremy J. Satkiewicz
  • Patent number: 8993079
    Abstract: An insulated container includes a first laminated structure having a metal layer and a second laminated structure having a metal layer. The metal layer of the first laminated structure faces the metal layer of the second laminated structure. The insulated container also includes a foam material layer disposed between the first laminated structure and the second laminated structure. The metal layer of the first laminated structure is bonded to the metal layer of the second laminated structure at a plurality of locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Inventor: Alice K. Duong
  • Patent number: 8960438
    Abstract: A multi-compartment flexible pouch with an insulated compartment and method of forming includes a pouch body formed from a panel of material, and the pouch body has at least one compartment for a product. An opening means for accessing the product is disposed in the pouch body. A first insulating compartment seal having a predetermined shape is applied to the pouch body and a second insulating compartment seal having a predetermined shape is applied to the pouch body and spaced a predetermined distance apart from the first seal to form the insulated compartment. The insulated compartment contains a pressurized gas and a surface temperature of the insulated compartment is less than a surface temperature of the product compartment after the pouch is heated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Pouch Pac Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: R. Charles Murray
  • Patent number: 8936172
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a cooler for transferring a game head. In one aspect, a game head transfer device is provided. The device includes a body having an opening on an upper portion that is configured to receive a game head into the body, wherein a first portion and a second portion of the game head extend from the opening of the body when the body is in an opened position and a closed position. The device further includes one or more flap members configured to narrow the opening of the body between the first portion and the second portion of the game head. The device also includes one or more closing members configured to narrow the opening of the body adjacent a side of the first portion and a side of the second portion of the game head that extend from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Brian Hicks
  • Patent number: 8777045
    Abstract: A soft sided insulated container assembly includes a first portion having an insulated, soft sided external wall structure, and a second portion that defined a lid co-operable with the first portion. The lid includes an auxiliary access opening and closure member that are smaller than the main opening, and that can be operated one-handed. A rigid work surface is provided, typically immediately adjacent to the secondary closure member, the work surface providing a place for holding or mixing a drink or for preparing a snack. In some embodiments the work surface may be movable relative to the container, whether slidable in a co-planar or parallel planar manner in translation, or folding as in a foldable shelf. The entire container assembly may be foldable or collapsible to a storage condition, and the rigid member, whether fixed or movable, does not impede that folding or collapsing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: California Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Mitchell, Mike Baatz, William Kearns, Christopher Edwards, Melvin Mogil, Richard Stephens
  • Patent number: 8741405
    Abstract: A package is formed a closed bag made of a multilayer film and contents enclosed in the bag. The film is folded to form the bag and has flat film sides and outer edges that are reinforced by weld seams. The film of the bag has a density of 0.5 g/cm3 to 0.9 g/cm3, a printable outer layer forming an outside surface of the package, an inner seal layer made of a sealable polymer forming an inside surface of the package, and a foamed polymer core layer between the outer layer and the inner layer. The contents are a lumpy or granular bulk material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Mondi Consumer Packaging Technologies GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Perick
  • Patent number: 8646970
    Abstract: A soft sided insulated container assembly has a first insulated container portion and a second insulated container portion. The second insulated container portion can be collapsed to a flat position, and secured in place. Either of the container portions may have a liner. The liner in the first container portion may be a substantially rigid liner. The assembly may have a lifting member. In one example the second portion may be hingedly mounted to the first portion, and the lifting member may be mounted such that when the assembly is lifted, the hinge is in an up-and-down orientation. In another embodiment, the lifting member may be eccentrically mounted, such that the assembly may possibly sit more comfortably against a carrier's hip. The first container portion may have an auxiliary opening or door, and that door may be more easily opened than the main access of the first insulated container portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: California Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin S. Mogil
  • Patent number: 8622235
    Abstract: The insulated container and insert are formed of relatively soft and flexible panels having relatively thick cores of thermal insulation captured between thin impervious sheets. The outer container has a closable top, and the insert has an open top. The insert is about half the height of the outer container, allowing ice or other cooling material, beverage cans and/or bottles, etc., to be placed in the bottom of the outer container with the insert resting thereon for the carriage of food therein. As the outer bottom surface of the insert will be moist from contact with ice or the like therebelow, the outer container includes a drop down panel that may be lowered for placement of the insert thereon to preclude contamination of the bottom of the insert with loose sand or the like. Additional carrying handles and straps are provided, as well as outer pockets on the outer container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Inventor: Glen R. Suchecki
  • Publication number: 20130129261
    Abstract: An insulating material for storing contents, such as ice. The material can be in a blanket form or can be formed into a container, such as a bag. The material comprises an inner layer of air cellular sheet material, an outer layer of air cellular sheet material, and a barrier sheet between the inner and outer layers of air cellular sheet material. A container can be provided with a sealable opening for inserting and removing contents from the container. The air cellular sheet material may comprise entrapped air cells or bubbles. The barrier sheet may be formed from paper such as “Kraft” paper. The sealable opening can comprise a closure or seal, such as a plastic zip fastener or a thistle cloth hook and loop fastener, where the opening may be resealed following removal of contents from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: SAMDEL CORPORATION LIMITED
    Inventors: SAMDEL CORPORATION LIMITED, Judith Ann Jones
  • Publication number: 20130094791
    Abstract: The building insulation system includes a reflective, non-porous bag filled with thermal insulation material. The covering of the bag is made from reflective polymeric facer or plastic, which facilitates reflection of thermal energy radiation. The reflective non-porous bag provides a thermal barrier for conduction, convection and radiation aspects of thermal energy transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: MARK A. ASPENSON, JOHN G. CONNELL
  • Patent number: 8348510
    Abstract: A soft sided insulated container assembly has a first insulated container portion and a second insulated container portion. The second insulated container portion can be collapsed to a flat position, and secured in place. Either of the container portions may have a liner. The liner in the first container portion may be a substantially rigid liner. The assembly may have a lifting member. In one example the second portion may be hingedly mounted to the first portion, and the lifting member may be mounted such that when the assembly is lifted, the hinge is in an up-and-down orientation. In another embodiment, the lifting member may be eccentrically mounted, such that the assembly may possibly sit more comfortably against a carrier's hip. The first container portion may have an auxiliary opening or door, and that door may be more easily opened than the main access of the first insulated container portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: California Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin S. Mogil
  • Publication number: 20120328220
    Abstract: The bag has a body and a bottom. A mesh sheet is attached to the wall of the body and extends over the bottom. A zipper is provided for attaching the bottom to the bag body such that the bottom of the bag can be opened to allow particulate matter to be emptied from the bag without removing the contents of the bag. A pocket-like compartment is provided within the bag. The compartment has a lining formed of thermal insulating material such that the temperature of beverages and other food items can be maintained for an extended period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: GENAL STRAP, INC. D/B/A VOGUESTRAP
    Inventor: Susan Kayata
  • Patent number: 8333278
    Abstract: A collapsible storage apparatus for fabrics includes a container movable between a collapsed position and a use position, and a fabric receiving member dimensioned to receive fabric wrapped therearound such that the fabric receiving member and fabric wrapped therearound can be removably stored within the container when the container is in the use position. The container is formed from two opposed side walls, two opposed end walls, and a flexible bottom section attached to bottom edge portions of the side and end walls. The two side walls are configured to fold such that the container has a flat configuration with the folded side walls sandwiched between the end walls when in the collapsed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Springs Global US, Inc.
    Inventor: Tracy A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20120243808
    Abstract: An insulated shipping liner includes a flexible sealed sack having a first layer and second layer sealed together about their outer peripheral edges to form a housing. An insulating layer made from a single sheet of foam material is located within the housing and is configured to be folded such that a first side portion, second side portion and middle portion create a substantially rectangular box form, with the first and second side portions defining opposing sides of the box form, the middle portion defining a bottom of the box form, the substantially rectangular top flap defining at least part of a top of the box form, and the opposing substantially rectangular first and second side flaps defining at least part of other opposing sides of the box form. The box form can be placed in a container to form an insulated container for shipping and/or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: COLDKEEPERS, LLC
    Inventors: Lionel de Bazelaire de Lesseux, Robert Gary Stampfli, Langdon Strong Flowers
  • Publication number: 20120201936
    Abstract: A microwave popcorn package includes a clear plastic bag having a sheet of a microwavable anti-scorch material fixed to an inside surface. The clear bag allows a user to view the progress of the corn popping. The bag is preferably made of a microwavable polypropylene/polyester plastic and the sheet of microwavable anti-scorch material is fused using a compression sealer to the plastic around the perimeter of the anti-scorch material. The package is placed in a microwave oven with the microwavable anti-scorch material under the popcorn. The plastic bag becomes very hot in the microwave. When the popcorn is popped, the microwavable anti-scorch material prevents hot popped popcorn from coming to rest on the plastic and become scorched from direct contact with the hot plastic. The plastic bag may additionally include a zip lock along one edge to allow the bag to be resealed after opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Elizabeth Winograd, Carl H. Dyer, JR.
  • Patent number: 8209995
    Abstract: A collapsible insulated container has a base wall and a peripheral wall with an open end defining an enclosure. The peripheral wall has at least two layers and is divided into elongate pockets between the layers, with foldable crease lines between adjacent pockets. Each pocket contains a flexible-walled, insulating gel pack which substantially fills the pocket. The crease lines may be defined by stitching securing the outer and inner layers of the container together. The gel packs may be surrounded by matting, foam or mesh material which is sewn into the lines of stitching, or may have integral peripheral rims sewn into the lines of stitching. The container is foldable between an erect, open condition and a storage condition in which it is folded along the crease lines into a substantially flattened package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: PackIt, LLC
    Inventors: Melissa Renee Kieling, Jeannette Marie Brisacher-Dirksen
  • Publication number: 20120137637
    Abstract: A reusable insulated flexible cooler bag comprising: a front wall having a first inner layer, at least one first insulating layer, and a first outer layer of plastic material; a rear wall having a second inner layer, at least one second insulating layer, and a second outer layer of plastic material; and a closure element. The front wall and the rear wall are joined together at their peripheral edges so as to create a pocket-like configuration with an inner volume. The closure element is able to close the pocket-like configuration to substantially ensure an airtight and watertight seal of the inner volume of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag and is located adjacent a top side of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag in order to provide access to contents of the reusable insulated flexible cooler bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Brenda Gillis
  • Publication number: 20120097495
    Abstract: A versatile bag including: a bag, one or more removable and optionally reversible art panels, and one or more devices for attaching the one or more removable and optionally reversible art panels to the outside of the bag is provided. A method of decorating the bag is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Moore
  • Publication number: 20120014624
    Abstract: An insulated bag for storing ice, where the bag comprises an inner layer of air cellular sheet material, an outer layer of air cellular sheet material, and a barrier sheet between the inner and outer layers of air cellular sheet material. The bag is provided with a sealable opening for inserting and removing ice from the bag. The air cellular sheet material may comprise entrapped air cells or bubbles. Preferably, one side of the air cellular sheet is flat and the other side comprises an array of protuberances formed by the entrapped air cells, where the non-flat sides of the sheets abut the barrier sheet. The barrier sheet may be formed from paper such as Kraft paper. Preferably, the sealable opening comprises a closure of seal, such as a plastic zip fastener or a thistle cloth hook and loop fastener, where the opening may be resealed following removal of contents from the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Judith Ann Jones
  • Patent number: 8043004
    Abstract: A soft sided insulated container assembly has a first insulated container portion and a second insulated container portion. The second insulated container portion can be collapsed to a flat position, and secured in place. Either of the container portions may have a liner. The liner in the first container portion may be a substantially rigid liner. The assembly may have a lifting member. In one example the second portion may be hingedly mounted to the first portion, and the lifting member may be mounted such that when the assembly is lifted, the hinge is in an up-and-down orientation. In another embodiment, the lifting member may be eccentrically mounted, such that the assembly may possibly sit more comfortably against a carrier's hip. The first container portion may have an auxiliary opening or door, and that door may be more easily opened than the main access of the first insulated container portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2011
    Assignee: California Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin S. Mogil
  • Patent number: 8021734
    Abstract: An inflatable or gas-filled insulation panel comprises an envelope having two outer sheets sealed together along edges of the sheets and at least one of the sheets has an outer reflective surface. The envelope encases a plurality of internal films that include a polymeric film having a plurality of reflective stripes disposed thereon and spaced apart on the films. Seals are formed along the gaps or areas between the reflective stripes on the films by application of heat and pressure, which causes the films to seal to each other and the outer sheets at spaced apart intervals. A channel is formed between the outer edges of the films and the outer sheets, and a valve, disposed at an end of the panel, is in fluid communication with the channel for the injection of a fluid, such as an inert gas or air, to inflate panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: FI-Foil Company, Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Lippy, Addric E. Bassham, Douglas F. Kinninger, Craig T. Price, Robert L. Swanson
  • Patent number: 7992879
    Abstract: A reusable packaging system includes a series of four bags, each designed to be reusable and capable of standing upright when in an open state. The bags are constructed so that they will fit in an open state within a shopping cart, and differ progressively in size so that they can be nested inside of each other for storage. The nested bags are then folded to form a compact, single package which can be easily transported by a user to a store for shopping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventors: Mikel Eisenberg, Kristen Brown
  • Publication number: 20110167863
    Abstract: Insulated cooler bags are disclosed. Methods of making and using insulated cooler bags are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Francis N. Herrbold
  • Publication number: 20110164837
    Abstract: An expandable cooler bag is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the expandable cooler bag includes a front panel, a rear panel, a plurality of pockets disposed on the front and rear panels, a pair of foldable side panels disposed on opposing sides of the front panel, where the pair of foldable side panels each having a longitudinal crease line to allow each side panel to collapse and expand thereupon. The cooler bag also includes a bottom panel, where the bottom panel is adapted to collapse and expand about a bottom crease line. The plurality of pockets contain a fluid coolant and are sealed. Each pocket of the plurality of pockets are configured to flex about sealed edges of its periphery in at least three different directions to conform to vertical curved surfaces of contents of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Ma Xiangjing
  • Patent number: 7972063
    Abstract: A beverage insulator as described herein may comprise a generally hollow body having an interior space, wherein the interior space is adaptable to receive at least a portion of a beverage container, and a compartment disposed exteriorly of and in fluid communication with the interior space. The interior space and the compartment may be in fluid communication with each other via a valve or other suitable conduit. The interior space may be sized and shaped complementary to a beverage container such that when the beverage container is inserted into the interior space, the compartment is inflated with air or other fluid. Alternatively, a valve may be configured to receive a tube through which a user may blow air or other fluid in order to inflate the compartment. The inflated compartment insulates the beverage container and its contents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: Quarter Moon Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Barsalou
  • Publication number: 20100284634
    Abstract: A container insert, and an apparatus and a method of producing the container insert. The container insert is formed as a deformable pouch adapted to be received in an interior of an associated container. The pouch has a closed lower end, an open upper end, and spaced apart sealed edges. The lower end of the pouch includes two leg portions. The pouch is manipulatable to generally conform to the interior of the contained and form a hollow interior space therein for receiving an object and providing a lining for the interior of the container. The apparatus and the method for producing the insert provides for a substantially automatic and continuous production of the insert from a roll of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Bob Hadley
  • Patent number: 7807242
    Abstract: A container consisting of a PCTFE monolayer, the thickness of said layer being about 40-100 ?m, which container is equipped with a device where the liquid can be lead out through when desired and which container is transparent, shows superior properties for storing liquid pharmaceutical compositions, especially insulin compositions containing preservatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Anne Soerensen, Philip Albert Sparholt, Marianne Rye Hansen
  • Patent number: 7722839
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to rapidly thaw and heat frozen bags of biological materials, such as plasma. The apparatus has a hollow bladder having a flexible wall that is placed in contact with the bag. A circulation system draws fluid from a reservoir and fills the bladder with the fluid. The circulation system also drains fluid from the bladder. A heater in the reservoir heats the fluid before the fluid enters the bladder. As heated fluid flows through the bladder, heat is transferred through the bladder wall to the plasma bag to thaw the biological material. The bladder wall expands against the plasma bag as the bladder fills with fluid, and contracts from the plasma bag as the bladder is drained. The expansion and contraction of the bladder wall agitates the plasma bag and biological material to accelerate the thawing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Cytotherm, L.P.
    Inventor: Roman Kuzyk
  • Publication number: 20100086237
    Abstract: An expandable, foldable compact shopping bag that includes a decorative outer face that converts into a pocket that holds further expandable, foldable compact shopping bags. The bag decor can match any other article of clothing or bags used by the consumer. The bag can include a thermal layer for the transport of perishable foodstuffs or made of an anti-microbial material. The bag is secured shut when folded through attachment means, such as magnets, snaps, buttons, zippers, hook and loop systems and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Mona Van Diepen
  • Publication number: 20100086238
    Abstract: A flexible, reclosable bag includes a first bag web, a second bag web, and a pocket-forming web, which form a flexible, reclosable bag having a pocket for inserting a thermal influencing material. The pocket-forming web may contain a cut, thereby forming an opening in the pocket. The pocket and/or the flexible, reclosable bag may include a fastener, such as a zipper tape fastener or a zipper slider fastener. Additionally, a method for making a flexible, reclosable bag having a pocket for receiving a thermal influencing material is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Victoria Sprehe
  • Patent number: 7682080
    Abstract: A soft sided insulated cooler bag has a base and side panels. The base includes a rigid or semi-rigid reinforcement or batten that serve to provide a relatively hard or stiff edge about which the bag can be panel folded over on itself. The upper edge of the bag has a length that is as great as half the periphery of the bottom panel. The bag can be collapsed to a flat position and then panel folded to a storage position. Retainers are provided to keep the bag in the storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: California Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Melvin S. Mogil
  • Patent number: RE42311
    Abstract: Apparatus for storing food and for keeping it warm and moist comprising a substantially water impermeable pouch that bounds an insulated food warming chamber, the pouch having opposing substantially coextensive lips capable of being moved apart for providing passage to the warming chamber and for providing a partial vapor lock for inhibiting moisture from building up in the warming chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Richard Rubin