Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage.

Abstract: An insulated beer-keg container having a freely hanging, or suspended, internal harness. The length of the harness is chosen independently of the lengths of the remaining materials of the container and sufficiently shorter than the lengths of those materials that there is no loading of the materials when a keg is carried within the container by handles connected to the harness.

Abstract: A thermally insulated cooler adapted to attach to the front of a motorized golf cart. The cooler having a top wall, a bottom wall and a sidewall wherein the top, bottom and sidewalls are made of flexible, thermally insulating material. The cooler rests on the front face of the golf cart's body and provides a thermally insulated storage area for items. The cooler includes a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting at least one edge of the top wall to a corresponding edge of the sidewall to allow access to the storage area.

Abstract: A bag system for a breast pump system is provided. The bag system separates used and unused components of the breast pump system, provides thermal isolation for stored breast milk, and orientates the breast pump so that it is readily useable and accessible.

Abstract: A storage bag is disclosed with two embodiments wherein the bag is in the form of a rectangular parallelpiped having overlapping top flaps to form an enclosure. In one embodiment the front and back panels are biased toward one another by elastic incorporated in mesh side panels. In a second embodiment the top flaps are joined by webs of insulating material which function to facilitate the insulating capacity of the storage bag.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a closing device (10) for a bag (1), particularly an insulated bag (1), comprising a first section (100) fitted with a handle (103) and fixed along part of the periphery on the side on which the bag (1) is open, and a second section (110) fixed by a portion of its said external surface along another part of this periphery and through which a hole is formed along a centre line (A) in which, the handle (103) can be inserted in a plane containing the centre line of the hole and the said insertion plane. This closing device is characterised in that it comprises means of fixing the handle (103) in the position inserted in the hole in the second section (110).

Abstract: An insulating bag is provided having an inflatable, double outer layer defining an interior container space for thermally-sensitive cargo. A surface reflective to radiant thermal energy lies within the inflated outer layer as a layer on an interior surface of the wall and/or as a surface formed on a baffle material lying within the inflated layer. The inner and outer layers of the double outer layers are attached to one-another in a series of attachment seams that together comprise configuration segments that, when inflated, provide structural definition to the interior containment space.

Abstract: A storage bag is disclosed with two embodiments wherein the bag is in the form of a rectangular parallelpiped having overlapping top flaps to form an enclosure. In one embodiment the front and back panels are biased toward one another by elastic incorporated in mesh side panels. In a second embodiment the top flaps are joined by webs of insulating material which function to facilitate the insulating capacity of the storage bag.

Abstract: A thin, lightweight, flexible bag for maintaining an initial inner temperature for an extended period of time has multilayered walls with a thermoplastic inner layer and a metalized outer layer. The mouth of the bag has a resealable closure.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage. The container has two storage chambers that share a common insulated dividing wall.

Abstract: A fully collapsible shipping container is comprised of it least one sheet of a flexible, thermally insulating material. The sheet or sheets of material have mutually parallel linear side edge fastening margins. The sheet or sheets are folded to form a rectangular floor and four walls projecting from the floor in orthogonal relationship relative thereto to define an enclosure. The linear side edge fastening margins meet at and are heat sealed throughout interfaces of mutual contact. The side edge margins are directed outwardly from the interior of the enclosure. The heat seals formed by the two layers of material at the edge fastening margins are leak proof so that moisture cannot escape from perishable food products shipped within the container. A container can be formed from a single sheet of plastic bubble packing material or from material lined with a plastic film and shaped so that the container will fit within an outer corrugated paper board box.

Abstract: A refrigerator food storage and freezer bag with multiple compartments in which different foods may be stored. The bag is partitioned into separate chambers so that several food items can be stored in the same bag with each food item having its own compartment. The number of chambers varies depending upon the specific storage requirements of the user. For example, the multiple storage chamber bag may have two, three, or four separate storage chambers. Each storage chamber has its own pressure zipper locking mechanism to close the compartment and keep the contents of the chamber fresh. The multiple compartment storage bag conserves space within a refrigerator or freezer because multiple food items can be stored in a single bag, e.g. food items to prepare a full meal.

Abstract: An insulating bag is provided having an inflatable, double outer layer defining an interior container space for thermally-sensitive cargo. A surface reflective to radiant thermal energy lies within the inflated outer layer as a layer on an interior surface of the wall and/or as a surface formed on a baffle material lying within the inflated layer. The inner and outer layers of the double outer layers are attached to one-another in a series of attachment seams that together comprise configuration segments that, when inflated, provide structural definition to the interior containment space.

Abstract: A self-insulating fluid container having a novel thermally responsive side wall is disclosed. The side wall is constituted of multiple layers that thermally respond to the presence of fluid of at least a predetermined temperature in the fluid container in a coordinated manner. In one embodiment, the coordinated thermal response either creates or increases insulating air space between an innermost and an outermost one of the layers. In another embodiment, the coordinated thermal response increases insulation of an intermediate layer between an innermost and an outermost one of the layers. In one embodiment, the self-insulating container is a cup for holding a hot beverage.

Abstract: A backpack cooler (10) designed to be worn on the back of a person includes a flexible enclosure (12) having backpack straps (14) affixed to the enclosure (12). The enclosure includes front, rear, side and bottom walls (18-24) and an openable top panel (26). The walls (18-24) and panel (26) include an outer fabric layer (28), inner foil facing (30) and thermal insulation (32) between the layer (28) and facing (30). A flexible, water-impervious synthetic resin liner (54) is situated within the enclosure (12). The cooler (10) may be equipped with external pockets (58, 60, 67, 72).

Abstract: A ventilated plastic bag particularly adapted for carrying hot food from fast food restaurants includes the following components. Front and rear wall sections are connected together to define a closed bottom area and an open top area. A handle or handles are provided in the top area and include a cut out of the front and rear wall sections creating reduced strength regions with resulting high potential for carrying around at least part of the cut out. Closely spaced micro-perforations extend through the wall sections in at least a major portion of the plastic bag other than the reduced strength regions to provide ventilation to an interior food carrying area of the plastic bag while not further weakening the reduced strength regions and increasing the potential for tearing of the bag.

Abstract: A soft-sided container assembly is provided that includes a beverage container liner and an insulating cover for generally maintaining the temperature of the container contents during transport and/or short term storage. The container assembly is adapted to facilitate access to and/or removal of the container liner from the insulating cover. Thus, the top panel of the insulating cover is provided as a cover flap structure having a container overlying portion and a flap attachment portion that is detachably secured may be attached to the side wall. Because the top panel overlies substantially the entire exposed top wall of the container liner, detaching the top panel substantially fully opens the cover for removal of liner. In addition or in the alternative, one or more grip structures are provided adjacent the bottom of the insulating cover, for being manually grasped, to provide suitable resistance whereby the liner can be removed from the cover.

Abstract: A snowmobile trunk bag which exhibits better wear resistance in those areas which are subject to being bombarded with snow, ice and debris during operation of the snowmobile includes a plurality of fabric panels defining an enclosed storage space and exterior surfaces of the bag, a position retainer secured to one of the panels to allow the snowmobile trunk bag to be properly positioned and retained when the bag is secured to a snowmobile, and a plurality of waterproof overlays. Each of the waterproof overlays is secured to a selected exterior surface of the snowmobile trunk bag to provide reinforcement against wear and resistance to moisture penetration at the selected exterior surfaces.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage. The container has two storage chambers that share a common insulated dividing wall.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage.

Abstract: A portable soft sided insulated container has an impermeable liner that provides a liquid holding barrier. The liner is folded from a single monolithic plastic sheet to reduce or eliminate the need for heat welded seams. The liner seats within the container and has a releasable attachment around its lip for mating with the rim of the container. The container has an insulated lid so that the entire assembly may be closed. The liner can be removed for cleaning, or replacement if punctured. When not in use the entire assembly can be folded into a collapsed position for storage. The container has two storage chambers that share a common insulated dividing wall.

Abstract: A heat retaining container for maintaining heated food warm for a considerable period of time and method of making same that includes an outer cover formed of a rectangular blank of sheet material having reversely folded marginal portions to define opposed end pockets, and an insulating liner formed by opposed sheets of heat reflecting material having sandwiched therebetween a layer of gas impervious cells or bubbles filled with a gaseous medium, e.g. air. The opposed ends of the liner are inserted into the opposed end pockets of the cover blank whereby the cover blank and liner are reversely folded to define overlying panel portions, one of said panel portions being slightly greater to define a flap for sealing the open end. The opposed side edges of the reversely folded blank are suitably secured together in the assembled position of the container, and a fastener is provided for securing the flap in the closed position.

Abstract: Luggage for a sports vehicle, such as a snowmobile, is provided with a collapsible beverage compartment to provide more convenient access to stored beverages, without detracting from the functional and esthetic aspects of the luggage when beverages are not being stored. The luggage includes a bag having a plurality of panels defining an enclosed space, at least one strap connected to the bag for securing the bag to a sports vehicle, a collapsible beverage compartment projecting from one of the panels of the bag, and a foam insert disposed within the collapsible beverage compartment, the foam insert defining at least one cylindrical storage space for holding a beverage can.

Abstract: The insulated transit bag is made from bubble-wrap material, bonded to aluminum foil. The material is doubled-over, folded, and heat welded to form sealed seams. The bag is used for transporting heat-sensitive medicines etc.

Abstract: A thermally insulated portable container for carrying and storing a beverage keg comprising: a hollow flexible outer cover member having an open top and portion, cylindrical slidable portion and a circular bottom wall; a flexible thermal insulating material operatively disposed within said side portion; a support member coaxially positioned in the lower end portion of the internal cavity, said support member being formed from a relatively rigid thermal insulating material and adapted to support bottom end of a beverage keg; carrying means firmly secured to the outer surface and surrounding the support member, said handle means operatively to associated and adapted to be grasped and lifted by a person carrying the cooler; a thermally insulated lid means moveably secured to the top end portion for selectively opening and closing the same; fastening means for releasably holding said lid means in a closed position; and a cup sleeve member attached to the exterior of the unit.

Abstract: A container having an internal space for thermally insulating one or more articles to be temporarily stored in the internal space. The container includes a number of space defining members, in the form of panels and flaps, that are held in a space defining relationship by releasable fastening means, such as hook and loop fabric material, whereby the container can be transformed from a closed configuration defining the internal space to an open configuration substantially exposing all of the space defining members providing access to cleaning of the members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel foldable softwalled cooler for preventing temperature change of heated or cooled items placed therein. The structure generally includes flexible walls having an insulating material therein and a bottom connected to the walls forming a cavity between the walls and the bottom. The inside surface of the walls and the bottom are covered by a water resistant material that is heat sealed at seams so as to prevent leakage at the seams. A panel is provided within the cavity and is likewise covered in a water resistant material. The water resistant material of the panel is heat sealed at the area of connection to the water resistant material of the walls and bottom at a position between the front wall and the bottom.

Abstract: An insulated container assembly which includes an insulated jacket and a container liner retained in the jacket. The container liner is formed having a body defining a mouth at an upper end thereof. A cap is retained on the container liner over the mouth. The insulated jacket has at least one wall which defines a cavity therein for receiving the container liner. A hood portion of the insulated jacket is attached to and extends from a portion of the wall. A closure structure is provided on the hood and the wall. The container liner is generally rigid and the insulated jacket is a generally flexible construction. The container liner can be loaded from the top into the cavity of the insulated jacket. The hood is extended over the cap with the cap extending through a cap opening in the hood defined by a collar thereof. The closure structure is operated to secure the hood to the wall of the insulated jacket and retain the container liner in the cavity thereof.

Abstract: A soft-sided insulative container includes a base, a rear wall and three side walls extending upward from the base, and a cover. The base, rear wall and cover are integrally formed, with the cover connected to the rear wall with a folding hinge. The side walls are integrally formed with each other, with the side walls connected to the base and rear wall at seams. Each side wall has a side wall ear flexibly attached to it with a folding hinge to extend inward adjacent the cover. The cover has cover ears each flexibly attached to it with a folding hinge, and cover ears extend downward around all the peripheral edges of the cover. In a closed position, each unhinged edge between the cover and the side walls includes both a side wall ear and a cover ear in an overlapping configuration. The cover ears are temporarily secured to the side walls in this closed position.

Abstract: An ice cooler jacket system including a one-piece composite material formed with an interior flexible fabric and an exterior flexible fabric and with thermal insulation material therebetween. The composite material includes a plurality of panels. A central rectangular back panel is provided with two long edges and two short edges sized to fit over the back of a cooler. A generally rectangular top panel is integrally formed with one long edge of the back panel to fit over the top of the cooler. A bottom panel is integrally formed with the other long edge of the back panel with two trapezoidal panels extending outwardly from the bottom panel with rectangular apertures adjacent to the central extent thereof for the passage of a drain tube of the cooler.

Abstract: An emergency survival bag. The bag has front and rear walls joined at sides and at a bottom, but open at a mouth, to define a waterproof cavity therewithin, in which a victim may remain in the water and on land. A casing formed adjacent the mouth of the bag slidably receives a draw cord, a portion of which extends from an aperture in the casing and being accessible for use in opening and drawing closed the mouth of the bag. The walls of the bag are formed of laminated materials including insulative polymers and a metalized coating.

Abstract: A storage bag formed from a flexible, highly insulative, water repellent, double-faced pile material. The flexible bag includes a main body having an opening in a top portion thereof. A drawstring is provided for closing the opening in the top of the bag, thereby allowing the bag to accommodate various sized containers or objects. A multi-function divider flap is provided that can serve as an insulating cover for a container enclosed within, or protruding out of, the bag, and/or as a divider to vertically or horizontally separate a plurality of different containers or objects within the bag.

Abstract: A pliable, thermally insulative container is provided for maintaining the temperature of the contents inside the container which facilitates the use of ice as a cooling medium. The pliable, thermally insulative container comprises a substantially cylindrical body formed of an exterior shell, an interior liner and flexible insulative material. The body has a top end and a bottom end. The exterior shell and interior liner are attached at the top end creating an interior insulative space between the exterior shell and the interior liner and a storage space lined by the interior liner. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a waterproof base is attached to the exterior shell at the bottom end of the body sealing the interior insulative space. The flexible, insulative material is disposed within the interior insulative space. The container preferably includes a band at the top end with a quick-release coupling attached thereto for closing the opening at the top end of the container.

Abstract: A heat resistant container has a flexible pouch-like configuration and is fabricated using a laminate assembly of conventional heat resistant fabric materials and assembly techniques. The laminate assembly includes outer layers of woven silica fiber fabric enclosing a non-woven fabric of a ceramic fiber. The containers may be provided in a variety of sizes for most household applications and convenient storage.

Abstract: A collapsible thermal insulating container (10) includes a bottom wall (14), side wall (16) and integral lid (20). The side wall is formed from hinged panels including fastener strips (36). The container can be disassembled to form a sheet which lies flat in a common plane. All walls and the lid of the container are constructed from a matrix including inner and outer radiant energy reflective laminates (44) and an air trapping laminated foam insulating layer (52) disposed therebetween. A rigidity imparting structural reinforcement layer (56) is also included in the panels of the sidewall, bottom wall and lid.

Abstract: An insulated container assembly which includes an insulated jacket and a container liner retained in the jacket. The container liner is formed having a body defining a mouth at an upper end thereof. A cap is retained on the container liner over the mouth. The insulated jacket has at least one wall which defines a cavity therein for receiving the container liner. A hood portion of the insulated jacket is attached to and extends from a portion of the wall. A closure structure is provided on the hood and the wall. The container liner is generally rigid and the insulated jacket is a generally flexible construction. The container liner can be loaded from the top into the cavity of the insulated jacket. The hood is extended over the cap with the cap extending through a cap opening in the hood defined by a collar thereof. The closure structure is operated to secure the hood to the wall of the insulted jacket and retain the container liner in the cavity thereof.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for packaging perishable goods comprises an inner insulating container that is quickly and easily formed from a flat sheet of metalized bubble pack material to a finished state that very closely approximates the size and dimensions of the carton. The constructed inner container can be quickly collapsed and reconstructed to improve the stackability and diminish the amount of space required to store the containers prior to use.

Abstract: A reversible pouch for carrying food containers such as casserole dishes, cake pans, and the like, includes a body which is fully reversible and two sets of handles to be used depending on which configuration is chosen. In the preferred embodiment, four flaps are provided which may be folded in a variety of ways. By selecting different colors, patterns or textures for the two sides of the pouch and for one or more sets of the flaps, a wide variety of decorative combinations are provided. For example, by appropriate selections of design and/or color, one configuration of the pouch would be suitable for summer picnics, while in another configuration, the pouch would be appropriate for use during the Christmas holidays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulated container used for example as a cooler box, a thermos flask or an insulated lunch box, a suitable insulating material for such a container and a method for its manufacture. The insulated container of the present invention is made with an insulating layer between inner and outer walls of a double walled container with the inner and outer walls joined together as one, and has an insulating material, made by filling a bag with a low thermal conductivity gas comprising at least one of gases such as Xenon, Krypton and Argon, disposed between the inner and outer walls. The method of manufacturing the insulated container involves the steps of inserting a bag into the space of the double walled container, filling the bag inserted into the space with a low thermal conductivity gas, and then sealing the bag.

Abstract: A carrier pack including a shopping bag with a separate cooler bag strap-connected to and stacked with the shopping bag or, alternatively, received within the interior chamber of the shopping bag.

Abstract: A transportable holder for an electrically powered heated styling instrument including an insulated body portion for containing a recently used styling instrument that is still hot, with the walled body portion having insulating properties to prevent heat transmission from the instrument to the exterior of the body portion which may be contacted for handling by an individual. A closure member is also provided to secure the instrument within the holder and cord holding hooks are provided to retain the cord on the holder.

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.

Abstract: An insulated bag having a hollow enclosing wall and one open and one covered end is disclosed. The enclosing wall and the covered end include a multilayered structure made of an inner layer of heat resistive material, an intermediate layer, filled with air or other flexible heat insulating material disposed over said inner layer, and an outer layer of a metalized polyethylene material disposed over said intermediate layer. The covered end includes a heat sealed removable disc that when removed provides an opening in said covered end.

Abstract: A collapsible cooler apparatus includes a floor assembly which includes a quantity of a heat transfer material in a sealed floor module. A plurality of foldable wall assemblies are provided which include a lower wall subassembly, an upper wall subassembly, and an interior hinge connecting the lower wall subassembly to the upper wall subassembly. The lower wall subassemblies include respective quantities of a heat transfer material in respective sealed lower wall modules. The upper wall subassemblies include respective quantities of a heat transfer material in respective upper wall modules. A plurality of peripheral hinges are connected between the floor module and the lower wall subassemblies for securing the lower wall subassemblies to the floor assembly. Flexible corner panels are connected between adjacent foldable wall assemblies.

Abstract: A beach accessory carry bag which is particularly suited for beach use. The beach carry bag includes a compact, lightweight carry case which can be carried long distances from a motor vehicle in a beach parking lot to a remote beach location. The beach carry bag also generally includes a thermally insulated storage compartment for storage of refrigerated, cooled beverages and perishable foods therein. Within the beach carry bag there is also provided a plurality of small non-insulated compartments for carrying beach accessories, such as sun tan lotion, insect repellent, car keys and sunglasses, and one or more larger compartments for storage of street clothes therein. Expandable, collapsible end compartments may be provided for storage of footwear, such as sneakers or shoes, therein. A lower slot pocket storage compartment is provided for insertion of a flat fabric beach towel or mat therein, wherein the beach towel or mat has an inflatable rest portion which can be deflated for storage after use.

Abstract: A flexible tank for liquids constructed from an inner layer of waterproof, thin-walled flexible polypropylene foil and an outer layer of flexible, highly compressed, tear-resistant polypropylene cloth. The construction provides a light weight tank which may be rolled up and easily transported. The tank is provided with an inlet and one or more large diameter (5 cm) outlet valves from which liquid in the tank may be dispensed without the use of a pump although a water or air pump may be used as an aid in dispensing the liquid. An insulating layer may be located above and/or below the tank or between the inner and outer layers. A heat absorbing layer may be placed above the tank and may be used in combination with an insulating layer under the tank. The tank may be provide with flow lines, valves and connectors for connection to other tanks to form a multiple arrangement of tanks.

Abstract: Packaging laminate with excellent sealing and barrier properties comprising a skeletal layer (11) of plastic and filler mixed in the plastic and a barrier layer (12) of plastic of the same type as the plastic in the skeletal layer in a mixture with plastic of another type than the plastic in the skeletal layer, placed against one side of the skeletal layer.In order to improve the sealing properties of the packaging laminate the barrier layer (12) has been provided with electrically conducting material finely distributed in the barrier layer, preferably soot (carbon black) with the aid of which the packaging laminate can be sealed by means of inductive heating (IH) and dielectric sealing.

Abstract: A foldable heat-preserving bag has a bag body with an upper opening, a lid to close on the upper opening of the bag body by means of zippers sewn on the bag body and the lid. A heat-preserving layer is made up of a foam rubber portion and a tin foil portion adhered and pressed together and sewn with the bag body. And, a water-proof rubber bag is stuck with the heat-preserving layer by means of sticker fastener bands provided on the heat-preserving layer and forms a preserving space in its interior for preserving things.

Abstract: A thermally insulating carrier for preventing temperature change of heated or cooled items placed therein. The carrier includes a flexible bag-like container having a compartment therein and a generally rigid hollow tub-like liner member which is removably disposed in the compartment. The flexible container includes a side wall portion, a base portion, and a displaceable cover. At least the side wall portion and cover are constructed incorporating a flexible insulating material for providing an insulating effect. The side wall portion is joined with the base portion and together with the cover define the compartment. A container aperture is defined by a top edge of the side wall portion. A closing device is attached to the container aperture and a perimeter of the cover for releasably retaining the cover over the container aperture. The hollow liner is integrally formed of a rigid, waterproof, and shatterproof material with side portions joined to a bottom portion.