Abstract: The present invention 10 is a portable insulin and accessory kit for diabetics that is a case 24 made of polymeric or waterproof material having an inside portion divided in three equal sections, each section securing and storing insulin and accessories such as an insulin pen or syringe 26, alcohol cloths 16 or similar accessories for sterilization and a supply of additional needles 18. The kit is foldable and provides hook and loop fasteners 20 for a secure closure. In addition, a polymeric, portable insulin storage box 28 is provided having a hingedly attached cover 32 attached to a bottom portion having divided sections for the storage of insulin and accessories such as an insulin pen or syringe 26, alcohol cloths 16 or similar accessories for sterilization and a supply of additional needles 34.

Abstract: A temperature control medicine carrying case having an insulated housing, a plurality of interior compartments, an interior pouch, a cooling mechanism and a fastening mechanism, e.g., a zipper closure. The interior surface of the insulated housing comprises two separate portions that are separated along a central axis. The interior pouch is located on a first portion of the interior surface of the insulated housing. The interior pouch is adapted to receive the cooling mechanism. At least one of the interior compartments is located on the exterior surface of the interior pouch and is adapted to receive a container of medicine. A plurality of interior compartments is located on the second portion of the interior surface. These compartments are adapted to receive medical devices that are used for administration of the medicine.

Abstract: A mold for forming an ice ring on the inner surface of a bottle. The mold is in the form of a cylinder. One end of the mold carries a seal sized to form a fluid tight seal with the inner surface of the bottle neck. The mold is preferably hollow and has a handle attached to the end near the seal. The mold is inserted through the bottle neck until the seal forms a fluid tight seal with the bottle neck. Water is then poured into the bottle through the handle. The bottle is inverted and excess water allowed to flow out through the mold. The bottle is then set on the handle in a freezer until the water freezes. The mold is then removed. The bottle may then be filled with a selected drink through the ice ring.

Abstract: The present invention is a heat-exchanging apparatus that also serves as a handler-transporter of media-containing vessels. The heat-exchanging apparatus is composed of a flexible, holow tube that is generally in the shape of a coil, which allows for the flow of liquid therein. There is an insulated gripping means for covering the handle of the flexible, hollow tube's first end and second end to prevent contact with hot or cold temperatures when the present invention is handled or transported. In addition, the flexible, hollow tube is connected to two flexible, heat-insulated tubes. The flexible, heat-insulating tubes are connected to a fluid dispenser and a reservoir to provide a channel for in-coming fluid and out-going fluid. Also, to allow for secure and safe handling/transporting of media-containing vessel, the first and second ends of the flexible, hollow tubes are held together by a locking means.

Abstract: An ice chest or cooler comprising a container including an insulating base and insulating sidewalls upstanding from the base. Within the container, a false floor is supported in spaced relation from the insulating base and permits heat transfer across its thickness. The false floor has a perimeter located close or adjacent to the insulating sidewalls and an ice feed tube is secured to the false floor. The feed tube has a bore that opens into the space between the false floor and the insulating base to permit passage of ice cubes through the bore into the space between the false floor and the insulating base. Ice can be thereby be fed into the space between the false floor and the base of the container without removing food or drink containers above the false floor.

Abstract: A cooling container assembly including a cooling tub resting on a supporting base. The cooling tub has a central drain opening with a hose depending therefrom and passing through an opening in the top surface of the supporting base and extending into a drain receptacle in the supporting base; the latter having a doored opening through which the drain receptacle can be inserted and removed.

Abstract: A portable carrier for a beverage container includes a case (10) having an externally frusto-conical housing that fully encloses the beverage container, and a removable cooling core (70) that fits within the housing. A zipper (30) preferably extends along at least part of at least two sides of the case, and more preferably extends on the top and bottom of the case. A carrying strap (40) may include a pounch for storing a bottle opener.

Abstract: An insulated container for the storage and transport of fresh food items to keep them at a desired temperature, preferably between 0 and 4° C., includes a case provided with an insulating material lining on all its inside faces. The container also includes a diffuser cover provided with an independent refrigeration source connected to a thermal bridge by a support receptacle. The refrigeration source keeps the desired temperature inside the case for a determined period. An insulating cover fits over the diffuser cover to provide thermal insulation for the assembly.

Abstract: A cooling system, for cooling the contents of a utensil, utilizing a removable, reusable, refillable, freezable toroidal-shaped cooling insert and a toroidal-shaped insulator. The cooling insert and insulator stack in a nested manner within the utensil to provide improved insulating and longer cooling of the utensil contents. Furthermore, a secured bottom holder removably holds the cooling insert and insulator within the utensil. The cooling system includes the use of a temperature sensor and display which provides a visual indicator when the contents have reached a temperature indicating the contents are no longer being properly cooled. Such utensils may include, for example, dog dishes, bait containers and food containers.

Abstract: A portable ice chest used for maintaining its contents in a cooled or frozen state for an extended period of time. The ice chest includes an insulated cover with an inner compartment and an insulated container with a bottom compartment. The cover is adapted to fit airtight upon the top opening of the container. To maintain the contents of the ice chest in a frozen state, a refrigerant coolant such as dry ice is placed in the inner compartment only. To maintain the contents of the ice chest in a refrigerated state, a refrigerant coolant such as dry ice is placed in the bottom compartment only. Additionally, when no dry ice is placed in either compartments, the present invention can be used as a regular ice chest.

Abstract: A heat-insulating container (1) comprises a disc-shaped upper lid (10), a disc-shaped lower lid (20) and a cylindrical sidewall portion (30) which are all made of a synthetic resin foam. The cylindrical sidewall portion (30) is made up of two or more separate pieces (31) divided along the circumference. When necessary, the entire container is accommodated in a container protector (50) to ensure its strength. The heat-insulating container (1) allows the temperature of a heat-insulated item to be controlled below a preferable temperature for a long time. When not used as a heat-insulating container, its entire volume can be reduced, thereby allowing the space required for its distribution or storage to be reduced. Since the container is made up of a plurality of parts, molding costs can be reduced.

Abstract: A shipping container for exothermic material comprises an outer container and a plurality of inner containers enclosed within the outer container with a quantity of coolant material adjacent the inner containers. Each inner container includes a box defining an enclosure, a fluted insert disposed within such enclosure for supporting a plurality of vessels, such as plastic syringes containing exothermic material. Each fluted insert includes a plurality of open ended recesses for receiving the syringes separated by upstanding walls defining a barrier between the supported syringes. A pair of heat shields, one at the bottom and one at the top of each inner box, is included for dissipating heat therewithin. Plural inner containers housing exothermic material are bubble-wrapped in a stacked arrangement with gel packs between each inner container.

Abstract: The cooling apparatus (2) for a wine bottle includes a pump (18, 20) for circulating iced water (30) around the inside of chamber (4). A bottle (14) is placed within the chamber (4). The pump (18) may be operated by a timer mechanism (10).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a container and method for shipping and storing frozen products. In particular, the present invention is directed to an insulated container for shipping and storing frozen tissue samples for an extended period of time, for example at least 72 hours. An exemplary embodiment of the container of the present invention includes a body having an open end and a product chamber lined with vacuum insulated panels, a spring assembly inside of the product chamber for supporting a lower cooling block and a stack of tissue packages (e.g. engineered tissue samples), and a lid assembly including one or more upper cooling blocks suspended therefrom. When the lid assembly is secured on the body of the container, the tissue packages are held in place between the upper and lower cooling blocks by the force of the spring assembly. The body of the container is dimensioned so that it may fit within an outer cardboard carton if desired for shipping.

Abstract: A container for handling and transporting temperature-sensitive items. The container includes a tote made of a resilient material, the tote including an opening for inserting items and flaps for covering the opening, wherein the tote has dimensions compatible with commercial product-handling equipment. The container further includes a liner sized to fit into the tote. In one embodiment, the liner includes a shell made of a resilient material and shaped to cover the interior surfaces of the tote. The liner has a layer of a temperature insulating material enclosed within the shell. A liner is lid sized to fit securely over the opening of the shell, and in one embodiment, includes a layer of the insulating material and a cavity for inserting a refrigerant material therein.

Abstract: A cooling device (1) for chilling a wine bottle (2) comprises a substantially cylindrical housing (3). A panel member (8) formed by a plurality of hingedly connected panel segments (9) is located in the housing (3) and forms a receiving compartment (12) for the wine bottle (2). The panel segments (9) each form a storing chamber (14) for storing a temperature conditionable liquid. An annular ring (7) is mounted on a carrier sleeve (16) which is rotatable and axially slideable within the housing (3) for varying the diameter of a receiving compartment (12) for accommodating bottles (2) of different diameter. A bearing rim (20) of the carrier sleeve (16) abuts wedge-shaped portions (21) of the panel member (8) so that as the carrier sleeve (16) is urged axially into the housing (3) the diameter of the receiving compartment (12) is reduced and vice versa.

Abstract: A chilling apparatus for chilling a liquid in a container includes a compartment sized to accept and retain the container; and a coolant receptacle adjoining a side portion of the compartment, for retaining a coolant, e.g., an ice/water mixture. The adjoining side portion has at least one aperture that allows the coolant to flow through to enter the compartment and surround the container therein. The liquid in the container is rapidly chilled via heat transfer between the container wall and the coolant when the container is rotated within the compartment. The rotation may be performed manually, e.g., via a holding member and hand-crank attached to the top of the container, or automatically via an electric motor. The apparatus is particularly useful for chilling canned beverages. The apparatus can be configured to impart wobbling rotation to the container to achieve even faster chilling times.

Abstract: A container for a beverage has a conventional external configuration with a cylindrical wall closed by a top member. The base member closing the other end of the wall is shaped to form an external cavity which extends within the container along its longitudinal axis. The wall defining the external cavity has a surface in contact with the contents of the container and this surface has a large surface area. The contents of the container can be cooled, heated, or kept hot, or kept cold by the insertion of container-less material into the external cavity. The inserted material may be heated or cooled before it is inserted, or it may be actuable to heat up or to cool down. The container is configured to be substantially the same size and shape externally as conventional containers, although it does have a smaller capacity. It can therefore be filled on the usual filling lines. Furthermore, the container can be filled and treated before the container-less material is retained in the external cavity.

Abstract: An accessory item that is used in combination with a pre-existing ice chest for providing increased insulation in a manner which reduces ice melt time, with the item being in the form of an adjustable wrap which is of a shape and size to fit various sized ice chests of user choice.

Abstract: A cooler is disclosed having a plurality of plate shelves, an accessory tray and a screw on lid with carrying handle. The container is cylindrical in shape and sized to accept a standard nine (9) inch to ten and one-half (10 ½) inch diameter dinner plate in a level, upright position on one or more shelves. The first shelf is the floor of the cooler which has a raised rim along its perimeter for accepting a standard shaped plate with a circular border rim and concave center. The second shelf is comprised of a protruding rim inside the cooler upon which another plate may rest. Alternatively, the accessory tray may rest on the second shelf The accessory tray is molded to fit upon the protruding rim inside the cooler. The accessory tray has compartments for securing cans or bottles containing beverages so that they will not roll about, compartments for silverware and space for additional food items such as condiments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for containing and a method of refrigerating, heating, and storing. The device comprises at least two containers each having a continuously formed rounded surface running from a bottom plane to a medial perimeter. The continuously formed rounded surface of one of the containers laterally extends beyond the medial perimeter of at least the two containers and extends over and laterally at opposite ends of the containers in a parallel relationship for suspending the one container within one of the other containers. A notched cap is sized for placement over and for substantially encapsulating the two containers. The continuously formed rounded surface of the one container laterally extends through and laterally beyond the notched cap.

Abstract: A cooling insert for insertion into a wine bottle cooler for cooling a bottle of wine therein. The cooling insert includes a housing for holding a cooling material therein and which includes a bottom wall, a perimeter side wall upwardly extending around the bottom wall of the housing, and an open top defined by a top edge of the perimeter side wall of the housing. A lid is inserted into the open top of the housing. The lid has a plurality of holes therethrough. The perimeter side wall of the housing has an inner surface with a shoulder therearound adjacent the top edge of the perimeter side wall of the housing. The lid rests on the shoulder of the perimeter side wall.

Abstract: A container for a beverage has a conventional external configuration with a cylindrical wall closed by a top member. The base member closing the other end of the wall is shaped to form an external cavity which extends within the container along its longitudinal axis. The wall defining the external cavity has a surface in contact with the contents of the container and this surface has a large surface area. The contents of the container can be cooled, heated, or kept hot, or kept cold by the insertion of an insert into the external cavity. To ensure good heat transfer, the insert is push fitted into the external cavity. The insert may be heated or cooled before it is inserted, or it may be actuable to heat up or to cool down. The container is configured to be substantially the same size and shape externally as conventional containers, although it does have a smaller capacity. It can therefore be filled on the usual filling lines.

Abstract: A beverage container having a beverage compartment and an ice compartment separated by a removable seal which, when removed, allows the ice and beverage to mix thereby cooling the beverage. The removable seal prevents premature mixing of the beverage and the ice and allows the container to be stored warm, with water in the ice compartment, indefinitely. Prior to use, the container is placed in a dual-temperature environment that freezes the water in the ice compartment but doesn't freeze the beverage. Freezing of the beverage is prevented by an air gap between the beverage and the ice that acts as a thermal barrier. An ice anchor and an air gap in the ice compartment reduce the melting rate of the ice by suspending the ice within the ice compartment, out of contact with the melt water and surrounded by an insulating layer of air.

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 shipping and storage system for exothermic materials where the risk of reaching unacceptably high temperatures is alleviated comprising,a) a container vessel,b) a heat sink material inside the vessel and adapted to hold and be in intimate contact with one or more packages of exothermic material, the heat sink material having an effective high heat capacity and latent heat of melting and/or vaporization such that it absorbs all of the energy produced by the exothermic material, if it reacts by reaching its reaction initiation temperature, andc) optional cooling means in the vessel and surrounding the heat sink material and packaged exothermic material.

Abstract: A killie saver including the combination of an insulated marine cooler having a pivotal lid, a generally rectangular bait container having a screened bottom at an elevated generally horizontal position within the cooler. A spacer below the bait container supports the bait container in elevated position in the cooler and defines a storage space for packaged ice in the bottom of the cooler beneath the bait container. The spacer also provides support for the bait container so that a major portion of the area of the screened bottom of the bait container is free of direct contact with the spacer.

Abstract: A product merchandising display device having variable/selectable product capacity adaptable for use in merchandising both chilled and non-chilled products, the present device including a tub member or receptacle having an internal cavity adapted for receiving and holding a quantity of product, and ice if so desired, and a product support floor member positionable at any one of a plurality of different elevated locations within the tub cavity for varying the product holding capacity thereof. A wide variety of constructions for supporting the product support floor member at the various plurality of different elevations within the tub cavity are disclosed herein, the preferred constructions including at least one shoulder portion located adjacent the tub sidewall at each of the respective elevated locations, the shoulder portions being engageable with at least one peripheral edge portion associated with the product support floor member for supporting the floor member at each of the elevated locations.

Abstract: A portable knockdown display apparatus for displaying food and keeping the food fresh on ice during use of the apparatus. The apparatus includes a rack for holding food receptacles, a cover removably seated on the rack for protecting the food receptacles, a plurality of individual legs, and a container having a bottom and a plurality of sidewalls that define a cavity for retaining ice during use of the apparatus. The container has a plurality of attachment wells for releasably attaching the legs to the container so that the container is elevated to table height. During use of the apparatus, the container is capable of receiving the rack in its cavity to maintain the food receptacles in physical proximity to the ice. When knocked down into a portable formation, the container is capable of receiving the rack, the cover, and the legs in its cavity to facilitate ease of transportation and storage.

Abstract: A cooler assembly for maintaining vials filled with enzyme samples in a chilled state. The cooler assembly includes a foam block having wells disposed therein for holding vials of samples in an upright position. The cooler assembly also includes an outer foam box and a lid. The foam block is positioned inside the outer foam box. The lid is then positioned on top of the outer foam box to provide further insulation for the foam block. In use, the foam block is filled with a liquid, such as water, via a fill hole. The foam block is then frozen. Vials are placed in the wells of the frozen foam block so that the contents of the vials remain cool when placed in a room having an ambient temperature. The inner foam block is made from self-skinning, open cell foam. The skin on the foam block renders the block leakproof. The cooler assembly provides for efficient heat transfer between the chilled wells of the foam block and the contents of the vials.

Abstract: A portable storage unit for a vehicle seat includes a generally rectilinear housing having a plurality of pull-out drawers and a fixed shelf with an overlying cover serving as a writing surface. The drawers and shelf may be compartmentalized to provide storage compartments for various articles such as pens, pencils, paper, and food articles, such as packets of condiments. The storage unit may have a beanbag-type flexible container secured along its bottom surface enabling the flexible container to conform to the contours of the vehicle seat such that the flexible container maintains the overlying housing in a stable, upright position on the seat. In another form, the cooler includes a housing having an insert for containing a cooling medium and a door for selective access to a cooling chamber defined by the insert. The insert is removable for purposes of replenishing the cooling medium.

Abstract: A portable, temperature-controlled container for temporary storage of perishable items for use at outdoor events, is disclosed. The portable, temperature-controlled container comprises a substantially rectangular container including a floor, a roof, and a plurality of connected walls. The walls include openings allowing access to the interior of the container for loading and unloading the container. The portable, temperature-controlled units are insulated with a "floating" insulation structure. The containers can be set up as individual units, or connected together forming a continuous series of easily accessible, temperature regulated units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cold-hot storage box which can be used as a constant temperature box, a refrigerator for household use, or a freezer, and to a manufacturing method therefor. The cold-hot box of the present invention being characterized by the provision of an insulating container comprising a space of a double walled container made from an inner container and an outer container, enclosing at least one gas having low thermal conductivity selected from the group consisting of xenon, krypton, and argon.

Abstract: A shipper for safely transporting materials, particularly materials which must be precooled and maintained within a predetermined temperature for the time period while in transport, is provided. The shipper has a vessel for receiving and containing the sample material. The vessel has a contiguous wall defining a vessel cavity and a port for receiving the precooled material. A lid sealably engages with the port, the lid having an inert surface adjacent to the vessel cavity. A precooled refrigerant removably jackets the vessel to maintain the precooled material within a predetermined temperature range for a given period of time. A primary safeguard assembly for enclosing the jacketed vessel comprises a receptacle having a contiguous wall defining an opening and a receptacle cavity for receiving the refrigerant-jacketed vessel. A cover seals the opening of the receptacle and a sorbent is disposed between the vessel and the receptacle wall. A secondary safeguard assembly encloses the primary safeguard assembly.

Abstract: A beverage container adapted to hold ice and beverages separate from water formed from melted ice includes a receptacle having an interior cavity for holding ice and beverages; a float having a density less than water adapted to support the ice and beverages and move upwardly within the cavity as the ice melts; a cover mounted on the receptacle by a hinge having three slots including a recess and an opening at a depth in the recess, and a tubesign base having three tabs having distal ends, lobes on the distal ends and lengths from bases of the tabs to their lobes corresponding to the depth, so as to enable removable attachment of the tubesign base to the hinge by insertion of the tabs in the slots, with the lobes locking the tabs into the slots when inserted therein.

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 cooler for storing beverage containers on ice, includes an outer container and a buoyant inner container assembly which is dimensioned to slide vertically within the outer container. A container recess is provided in the upper surface of the inner container assembly to hold beverage containers and ice, and the assembly includes a drain for the liquid formed by melting ice from the recess into the outer container. The inner container assembly has a buoyancy which will float it upon the liquid which is drained into the outer container.

Abstract: An insulating cover for keg beer. The cover consists of a relatively flexible insulating material which substantially surrounds one or more kegs of beer. In a first embodiment the cover closely conforms to a single keg of beer, and thus has a cylindrical shape. Handles are provided on the exterior of the cover for easier manual transport of the keg and cover combination. The insulative properties are sufficient to maintain a relatively constant cool temperature without the use of ice, although multiple-use sealed freeze packs may be placed within the cover. In a further embodiment the cover is sized to fit upon a pallet and enclose up to four kegs. A side wall and top of the cover is openable to remove one or more of the kegs.

Abstract: A portable carrier for a beverage container has a base member with an open top and closed bottom, the open top communicating with a cavity defined by an upper portion of selected cross-sectional dimension and a lower portion of reduced cross-sectional dimension providing an internal ledge, the base member having external integral opposed boss portions having openings therethrough. A cover member has a closed top and open bottom with a cavity therein communicating with the open bottom, the cover member telescopically mating with the base member when in the closed position, the cover member having integral external opposed boss portions with openings. A cord extends through the openings in the boss portions of the cover member and the base member with knots at the ends thereof so that thereby the cord serves the dual function of providing means for carrying the portable carrier as well as preventing inadvertent misplacement of the cover member.

Abstract: An insert assembly for use in changing the temperature of a quantity of liquid contained in a bottle includes an end cap securable to the bottle, an elongated hollow insert member connected to the end cap and filled with a material provided at a temperature different from the quantity of liquid and adapted to extend downward from the end cap and into the quantity of liquid when the end cap is secured on the bottle, and a removable protective cover which encloses at least the insert member when the end cap is removed from the bottle to protect it from contamination. In one embodiment, the protective cover is an elongated protective sleeve removably fittable over the insert member and onto the end cap when the end cap is removed from the bottle so as to enclosed the insert member. In another embodiment, the protective cover includes a carton having a body open at one end and a lid for opening and closing the open end of the carton body.

Abstract: An insertion container is disclosed for use with a traditional type baby bottle with detachable cap and nipple. A preferred embodiment of the container includes a longitudinal tube filled an preferably presealed with a chilled nontoxic liquid such as frozen ice water. The tube is then inserted into a baby bottle and is supported within the bottle by a base rim which is located in the area between the top of the mouth of the bottle and the bottle cap. The base rim can include through holes for allowing baby bottle formula such as milk and the like to flow to the nipple portion of the bottle. Optionally, the base rim can include a rubber type plug to seal the holes and prevent the formula in the bottle from spilling outside the bottle. The elongated insert tube can be sized longer for large bottles and alternatively curve shaped for use with bottles that have a center through hole for gripping the bottle.

Abstract: This invention disclosure pertains to a device which is used for cooling soda and food by means of a reusable two piece horizontally positioned iceblock pack which the parts thereof are molded to conform to the shape of a two liter soda bottle. The iceblock pack with bottle and a food holding tray are contained within a thickly insulated rectangular housing. A vented tap is screwed onto the bottle after being enclosed within the case to permit dispensing of the soda. The unit is supported into its tilted angled down position by means of an angular shaped leg apparatus which is also the carrying handle apparatus when rotated around to the top of the cooling unit and snapped onto the spring loaded buttons. The iceblock packs contained within the cooler are to be frozen within a freezing unit before usage.

Abstract: A method of packaging temperature sensitive materials for transportation are provided in which an insulating container is assembled from a corrugated fiberboard carton, a plastic liner bag and slab-like rigid foam insulating wall liners. The slab-like rigid foam insulating wall liners are of a size to snugly fit the inner walls of the carton and are positioned against the inner walls of the carton inside the plastic liner bag to create an insulated chamber. The insulated chamber is capable of holding two frozen bottle style refrigerant packs against its inner lined sidewall and two refrigerated brick style refrigerant packs against its top and bottom lined walls to create a cooling chamber within which temperature sensitive materials housed in a flexible foam insulation lined container are cooled by a heat transfer cooling mechanism which is capable of maintaining the temperature sensitive materials at a temperature in the range of 2.degree. C. to 10.degree. C. (36.degree. F. to 50.degree. F.

Abstract: A container for holding ice and beverages includes a receptacle having an interior cavity with substantially vertical side walls, and a float positioned within the cavity to support beverages and ice, and move upwardly within the cavity as ice melts. Ribs may be added to the interior wall of the cavity to prevent tipping of the float.

Abstract: An apparatus for packaging temperature sensitive materials for transportation are provided in which an insulating container is assembled from a corrugated fiberboard carton, a plastic liner bag and slab-like rigid foam insulating wall liners. The slab-like rigid foam insulating wall liners are of a size to snugly fit the inner walls of the carton and are positioned against the inner walls of the carton inside the plastic liner bag to create an insulated chamber. The insulated chamber is capable of holding two frozen bottle style refrigerant packs against its inner lined sidewall and two refrigerated brick style refrigerant packs against its top and bottom lined walls to create a cooling chamber within which temperature sensitive materials housed in a flexible foam insulation lined container are cooled by a heat transfer cooling mechanism which is capable of maintaining the temperature sensitive materials at a temperature in the range of 2.degree. C. to 10.degree. C. (36.degree. F. to 50.degree. F.

Abstract: The container (1) is divided interiorly into an upper chamber (3) receiving a reservoir (9) for refrigerant product, typically dry ice, and a lower chamber (4) receiving the load, by a thermal shield (6) from the edges of which extend into the lower chamber (4) a flexible baffle structure (12) guiding the circulation of cold gas between the upper chamber (3) and gas passages along the walls of the lower chamber (4) defined by vertical (10) and horizontal (11) strips. The container is especially useful for the transport of fresh or frozen products.

Abstract: A flexible wrap is arranged for securement about the side wall portion of a beverage keg, wherein the wrap includes a row of parallel pockets extending from the sides of the beverage keg to accommodate gel packs containing a freezable gel therewithin. The wrap is arranged for securement about the beverage keg, and further employs a lid and floor arranged to overlie the top and bottom walls of an associated beverage keg.

Abstract: An improved method to provide cooling properties to common beverage containers or sport water bottles is described. Specifically, a thermal cooling insert is universally applicable for use in many such containers used by outdoors, bicycle and fitness enthusiasts. The thermal insert is comprised of a molded polyethylene hollow tube filled with a safe, non-toxic refrigerant material which imparts cooling benefit to beverages held inside the container for extended periods of time. The refrigerant material is hermetically sealed inside the tube. The insert includes a flexible "spring loading" stabilizing assembly system which allows simple insertion into and removal from the container and effectively holds the insert in place during use. A shock absorbing assembly may be incorporated into the bottom of the insert to help hold the insert in place, cushion the insert and reduce rattling during use.

Abstract: An insulated cooler for carrying perishables and cooling medium such as ice is improved to provide an extended period during which low temperatures are maintained. A sheet of flexible, synthetic insulation material is placed over the perishables and cooling medium. The sheet is pressed downwardly against the perishables and cooling medium, thus substantially conforming to the upper surface thereof. A dead space may be defined above the sheet and below the cover of the cooler. Preferably, the insulation material is air entrained polypropylene, which could be washed, is sufficiently flexible, and can be trimmed to fit the cooler. The insulation material is preferably folded into at least three thicknesses and trimmed to conform to either the footprint of the insulated cavity, or to an enlarged size, so that the outer edges of the material can be tucked down and about the perishables in the cooler.

Abstract: A milk and cereal container comprises built-in milk and cereal compartments and an optional detachable spoon. At least one freeze pack adjacent the milk compartment keeps the milk cold until ready for consumption. A valve interposed between the milk and cereal compartments controls the flow of milk into the cereal compartment, and keeps the cereal and milk separate until the user is ready to eat. The container is washable and reusable.